Food and Drink | Forge Your Path - East Central Indiana

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Get a taste of East Central Indiana

We have the tried and true chains that you’ll find anywhere in the United States, but we’re partial to the local flavor. In East Central Indiana, you’ll find restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, and all the places you can imagine to have a delicious time here. If you’re in the mood to cook something special, check out our local farmers markets for the best our agriculture has to offer.

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Wineries in East Central Indiana

Bottles of wine at Melton Renzulli Winery in Wayne County, Indiana

Cordial Cork/Melton Renzulli Wines

Melton Renzulli Wines are made in Richmond from grapes grown around the world! Wines are available to sample and purchase at the Cordial Cork in the Depot District.

Bottles of wine at The Tipsy Winery in Bryant, Indiana

The Tipsy Glass Winery

The Tipsy Glass Winery in Bryant was started with a belief that great, award winning wines don't have to come half way around the world or from the other side of the country, they can be made right here in the Midwest.

Bottles of wine at Downing Winery near Marion, Indiana

Downing Vineyard & Winery

You don’t have to travel long distances for a fantastic wine-tasting experience. Come visit this family operated vineyard and winery tasting just outside Marion, Indiana.

Bottle of wine at Oak Hill Winery in Converse, Indiana

Oak Hill Winery

Owners Betty Jo and Rick were avid wine-drinkers and wine-makers on an amateur level in 1998. After four years of planning, they began making naturally-made wines in the 1894 carriage house behind their home, which is now Oak Hill Winery, on State Route 18 in downtown Converse.

Bottles of wine at Madison County Winery in Markleville, Indiana

Madison County Winery

Travel to Madison County Winery to try their variety of unique wines. During your visit, you can enjoy a glass of wine on the porch overlooking the vineyard or by the fire. Located in Markleville.

A woman walking through the vineyard of Belgian Horse Winery in Middletown, Indiana

Belgian Horse Winery

The Belgian Horse Winery in Middletown honors a six-generation family tradition of sharing time with family and loving good wine. The name is inspired by the family’s history of raising Belgian racing draft horses.

Bottle of wine at Tonne Winery in Muncie, Indiana

Tonne Winery

In 2009, Larry Simmons and Kevin Tonne opened Tonne Winery. Since that time they have continued to produce award winning wines and have recently added a new line of hard ciders and DeBrand Chocolates. Located in Muncie.

Breweries in East Central Indiana

Growler of beer at 5 Arch Brewing Company in Centerville, Indiana

5 Arch Brewing Company

Located in Centerville, 5 Arch Brewing Company is the brainchild of insurance agent, Kyle Turner and electrical sales engineer, Scott Laster.

Growlers and a glass of beer from Fish Moon Brewing Company in Rushville, Indiana

Fish Moon Brewing Company

Fish Moon Brewing Company is located in the heart of historic downtown Rushville in the newly restored Taff Building.

Growlers of beer at Kettle Top Brewhouse in Anderson, Indiana

Kettle Top Brewhouse

Kettle Top Brewhouse is a locally owned and operated business serving the finest craft beer and spirits in Anderson.

Beer at Pax Verum Brewing in Lapel, Indiana

Pax Vernum Brewing Company

Pax Verum Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery in Lapel. Visit their beautiful tasting room and bar where they sell beer by the glass, can or keg.

Growlers lined up on bar of Creatures of Habit Brewery in Anderson, Indiana

Creatures of Habit Brewery

Established in 2017 by Daniel Stachowiak, Daniel Hiles and David Hiles, Creatures of Habit is a brewery and taphouse located in downtown Anderson. They offer a variety of ales ranging from IPAs to stouts and porters.

Pizza and beer at Bad Dad Brewery in Fairmount, Indiana

Bad Dad Brewing Co.

Started by a dad and his sons, Bad Dad Brewing Co in Fairmount is known for their unique beer profiles and hand crafted, made from scratch pizzas. They were named Best Brewery in Indiana in the Indiana Dept. of Tourism’s "2019 Best of Indiana" Contest.

Beer at Wolves Head Brewery in Muncie, Indiana

Wolves’ Head Brewing

Enjoy one of the best selections of craft and import beers in the Midwest at Wolves’ Head Brewing in downtown Muncie located above the Herot.

Beer at Elm Street Brewery in Muncie, Indiana

Elm Street Brewing Co.

Elm Street Brewing Company is located in the historic Ice and Coal Building in Muncie. Their beers are unrivaled in their craftsmanship and built with the finest ingredients.

Draft beer at New Boswell Brewery in Richmond, Indiana

New Boswell Brewery & Tap Room

New Boswell Brewery & Tap Room is Richmond's first Microbrewery since prohibition. Located in the Depot District, the Tap Room is an inviting place to meet with friends and enjoy 8 taps and 20 different varieties of uniquely brewed beer available on rotation.

Women enjoying draft beers at Guardian Brewing Company in Muncie, Indiana

The Guardian Brewery

The Guardian Brewery began in 2015 with two lifelong friends and a passion for great beer. Located in Muncie, they are dedicated to brewing fresh, flavorful, unfiltered, quality craft beers.

Destination Dining in East Central Indiana

Jonesy’s

Jonesy's is a new speciality dining restaurant in Connersville.

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

Enjoy an authentic Italian restaurant experience at Catello's Italian Art Cuisine in Pendleton. Their cuisine is made from scratch using time-tested recipes by a real Italian chef. They offer a wide variety of menu options, ranging from appetizers and salads to traditional pasta and chef-featured dinners.

A quarter rack of ribs with green beans, baked beans and corn bread at Jefferson Street BBQ in Converse, Indiana

Jefferson Street BBQ

Jefferson Street BBQ opened with a mission - local food made fresh daily. They partner with the local farming community to bring customers the very best pasture raised pork. Located in Converse.

Sandwich and fries at Grains & Grill in Fairmount, Indiana

Grains and Grill

Grains and Grill serves up elevated comfort food to the community and beyond. Located in Fairmount, the restaurant’s menu has become its own draw for out of town visitors.

Outdoor signage at The Chocolate Moose in Farmland, Indiana

The Chocolate Moose

The Chocolate Moose is a 50s style diner with fountain drinks, shakes, and great food located in Farmland.

Outside of Bonge's Tavern in Perkinsville, Indiana

Bonge’s Tavern

Bonge’s Tavern, located in Perkinsville, is a destination restaurant where customers can arrive early and tailgate while waiting for a table.

Outside of Galo's Italian Grill in Richmond, Indiana

Galo’s Italian Grill

Experience a taste of Italy close to home at Galo’s Italian Grill in Richmond. Dine in with little to no wait, or carry out to enjoy at home.

Outside of Payne's in Gas City, Indiana

Payne’s

Yorkshire, England native Stephen Payne opened Payne’s in 2005 where he serves traditional British dishes such as fish and chips. The restaurant is located just off the I-69, Exit 259 ramp in Gas City.

Outside of The Neely House in Muncie, Indiana

The Neely House

The Neely House restaurant reflects ‘life as it was’ in the times of Muncie pioneer Thomas S. Neely, who built his home (now the renovated Neely House) in 1852. History aside, this new addition to east central Indiana’s dining scene features the newest and most exciting presentation of new American cuisine by chef Nick Kirkpatrick.

The storefront of Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse in Muncie, Indiana

Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse

Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse is a high-end restaurant with a full bar in downtown Muncie. Whether it be for a drink with one of their 150+ Bourbons, a steak cooked to your perfection, or one of their many other items, they will make sure to provide you with the best experience and customer service possible.

Customers dining outdoors at Vera Mae's in Muncie, Indiana

Vera Mae’s

Vera Mae’s offers upscale fusion cuisine borrowing from the rich traditions of Europe, Asia and the new world. Located in the revitalized historic district of downtown Muncie, the atmosphere reflects the love of the historic features inherent to the space and is filled with art work predominantly from local artisans.

Coffee Shops in East Central Indiana

Cafe Neo

Stemming from the Greek word, 'Kafeneo', which translates to 'coffee house' or 'social bar and cafe', Cafe Neo in Cambridge City serves private label coffee brands, Greek coffee specialties and loukoumades (greek donuts).

Cup of coffee from Bizy Dips Bakery & Coffee Shop

Bizy Dips Bakery & Coffee Shop

Bizy Dips Bakery & Coffee Shop in Portland specializes in homemade style baked goods and exceptional quality espresso and coffee drinks.

The Pony Espresso

The Pony Espresso in Gas City has delicious coffee and sweets to start your morning off right. Stop by or drive through and get your morning coffee on the way to work.

Cool Beans Coffee Shop

Cool Beans Coffee Shop in Fairmount offers many varieties of coffee and sweet treats to choose from. They also serve ice cream and make customized milkshakes.

A cup of salted caramel eggnog at 1896 Lounge Cafe in Hagerstown, Indiana

1896 Lounge Cafe

Established in 2016, 1896 Lounge Cafe in Hagerstown serves Utopian coffee and handmade drinks.

Outside of Roscoe's in Richmond, Indiana

Roscoe’s Coffee

Located in the heart of Richmond's Depot District, and on Richmond's east side, Roscoe's is a blending of a high end coffee bar, a wine and craft beer tap room, as well as a unique sandwich shop.

Outside of Mocha Moose in Rushville, Indiana

Mocha Moose

Mocha Moose provides coffee/pastries with an antique shopping experience in downtown Rushville.

Outside of HomeTown Coffee in Lynn, Indiana

HomeTown Coffee

HomeTown Coffee serves the community of Lynn and surrounding areas with great coffee, fresh baked goods, and sandwiches.

Cups of coffee at Northblock Coffee Company in Winchester, Indiana

Northblock Coffee Company

Northblock Coffee Company is located in Winchester. In addition to serving locally roasted coffee, they also have pastries and breakfast food daily.

Bag of coffee grounds and mug at Falls Perk Coffee House in Pendleton, Indiana

Falls Perk Coffee House

Falls Perk Coffee House is located in a renovated house in downtown Pendleton. The coffee shop’s unique name is inspired by the show, Friends.

Coffee mugs at Jackrabbit-Coffee-Anderson

Jackrabbit Coffee

Jackrabbit Coffee is a locally owned full service espresso bar offering high quality, locally roasted beans and fully organic teas in Anderson.

Cafe Royal in New Castle, Indiana

Cafe Royal

Located in New Castle, Cafe Royal offers drinks for both coffee and non-coffee lovers, and food such as paninis, pastries and salads.

Outside of The Bridge in Upland, Indiana

The Bridge

The Bridge is an Artisan Café, Deli, and Gallery located in Upland. They seek to cultivate an atmosphere of respect, warmth, and laughter by creating a warm space and serving the highest quality coffee and food.

Person holding up an iced latte outside of The Branch in Fairmount, Indiana

The Branch

The Branch is a place for the Fairmount community to enjoy coffee, food, and conversation while empowering personal, social, and spiritual growth. They proudly serve coffee from a local coffee roaster.

Outside of Midwest Coffee Company in Marion, Indiana

Midwest Coffee Roasting Company

Midwest Coffee Roasting Company in Marion endeavors to present the perfect roast for each single origin and blend they offer.

Man holding a mug of coffee at The Abbey in Marion, Indiana

The Abbey Coffee Co.

The Abbey Coffee Co Founder Chris DeMarse started roasting small-batch coffee in his garage in 2012 when he noticed that, at the time, micro-roasted coffee wasn’t very accessible locally. This sparked his mission to serve specialty coffee in Marion.

Outside of Brians Bistro in Connersville, Indiana

Brian’s Bistro & More

Brian’s Bistro & More in downtown Connersville serves lunch and desserts in addition to a coffee and tea.

Cup sizes at The Cup in Muncie, Indiana

The Cup

The Cup is located in the Village near Ball State University. In addition to serving coffee, tea and frozen smoothies, the shop also features local photography.

Storefront of The Caffeinery in Muncie, Indiana

The Caffeinery

The Caffeinery is a bustling coffee shop and the epicenter of productivity in beautiful downtown Muncie founded in 2013 by husband and wife team, Frank and Lauren Reber.

Cup of coffee with whipped cream and caramel at Common Grounds in Hartford City, Indiana

Common Grounds

Common Grounds is located on the historic square in downtown Hartford City. The shop serves breakfast and lunch in addition to coffee and tea.

Cup of coffee at Who's Your Coffee in Hartford City, Indiana

Who’s Your Coffee

Who’s Your Coffee Roastery is located in Hartford City off of State Road 3. The shop is owned by siblings Mindy Harvey and Travis Stroud who roast green coffee beans that are certified fair trade and organic.

Farmers Markets in East Central Indiana

Organic fall produce Jay County Farmers Market in East Central Indiana

Jay County Farmers Market

Visit one of Jay County's three farmers markets and take complete advantage of tasty, locally grown food from flowers, to fruits and veggies, to spices and jams.

Men wearing face masks pick through fresh tomatoes at Richmond Farmers Market in East Central Indiana

Richmond Farmers Market

The Richmond Farmers Market is a growers‐only market for local farmers and producers. Vendors are the growers and producers of the fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, baked goods, dried goods, jams, honey, syrup and/or other products.

Customers browsing vendor tables at Heart of Rushville Market in East Central Indiana

Heart of Rushville Farmer’s and Artisans Market

The Heart of Rushville Farmer’s and Artisans Market community gathering place for local produce, baked goods and handcrafted items in beautiful downtown Rushville.

Table of organic produce

Winchester Farmers Market

Find homegrown produce and homemade crafts and food goods at the Winchester Farmers Market. Make Saturday mornings a time to relax, visit with friends, and shop for food and gifts all in one place.

Pendleton Farmers Market in East Central Indiana

Pendleton Farmers’ Market

The Pendleton Farmers Market is an open air market located in beautiful Falls Park next to the community building.

Table of vegetables at Anderson City Market in East Central Indiana

Anderson City Market

Come join the community of Anderson for home grown produce, foods, art, & music at the Anderson City Market.

Organic produce at Henry County Farmers Market in East Central Indiana

Henry County Farmers Market

The Henry County Farmers Market in New Castle is a source for residents to get locally produced foods as well as to meet the growers producing their food

Fresh product at Grant County Farmers Market in East Central Indiana

Grant County Farmers Market

You’ll find the freshest fruits and vegetables at the Grant County Farmers Market located in downtown Marion. Food, local honey, arts and crafts are available each week.

Cauliflower, beets and radishes at a local farmers market

Fayette County Farmers Market

The Fayette County Farmers Market is held at the Courthouse in Connersville. Hoosier-made crafts and farm fresh produce are available for purchase.

Yorktown Farmers Market in East Central Indiana

Yorktown Farmers Marketplace

The Yorktown Farmers Marketplace has great farm produce, baked goods, and artisans located in Yorktown at Morrow’s Meadow Park.

Table of handmade soap at Muncie Makers Market in East Central Indiana

Muncie Makers Market

The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, live plants, beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds

Fresh wildflowers and sunflowers at Minnetrista Market in East Central Indiana

Minnetrista Farmers Market

Join your family and friends for the Farmers Market at Minnetrista in Muncie. Connect with vendors to purchase fresh produce and plants.

Customers browsing vendor tables at Hartford City Growers and Makers Market in East Central Indiana

Hartford City Growers and Makers Market

The Hartford City Growers & Makers Market is located in downtown Hartford City. Beautiful produce, fresh flowers, delicious breads, homemade jams and jellies are available for purchase.