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What to order
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Pie
Recommended multiple times as a standout dessert; reviewers call it amazing, delicious, and worth saving room for, with several flavors available.
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Cole Slaw
Specifically praised as the best one reviewer has ever had, noted for being creamy with just enough tang.
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Pollock Fish
Mentioned as very tasty and part of a positive meal experience, with the fish-and-fries style dishes also described as hot, fresh, and delicious.
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Pulled Pork
Recommended as part of a highly praised meal, with one reviewer specifically urging others to try it.
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Mac And Cheese
Called out alongside the pulled pork as a must-try item, praised for its homemade comfort-food quality.
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Fish And Fries
The double fish and fries was described as hot, fresh, and absolutely amazing, with the steak-cut fries singled out as very good.
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Reuben Sandwich
Described as excellent by a reviewer who ordered it with the hamburger during a lunch visit.
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Hamburger
Mentioned as excellent and part of a meal that overall received strong praise for food quality.
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Breakfast Burrito
Praised for being well-balanced and not too heavy, with avocado complementing the eggs and potatoes.
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French Fries
Specifically noted as fresh steak-cut fries and also praised for generous portions.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 2 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 2 PM |
About The Eatery
The Eatery is a restaurant in Fountain City, Indiana serving home cooking with a diner-style menu. Reviewers consistently mention homemade food, including mac and cheese, tenderloin, BLTs, and homemade pie, along with a quaint country feel. The staff is frequently described as warm, friendly, and welcoming, and the space is noted as roomy and comfortable. It is also described as a local spot with generous portions and accessible seating, parking, entrance, and restrooms.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is The Eatery known for?
The Eatery is best known for homemade comfort food and pie, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the tenderloin, BLT, mac and cheese, and homemade desserts. People also mention that the food tastes fresh and home-cooked, which fits the restaurant’s quaint country feel in Fountain City.
What dishes are most recommended at The Eatery?
Reviewers most often recommend the homemade pie, mac and cheese, tenderloin, and BLT, plus breakfast items like the breakfast burrito and cinnamon roll waffle. Other specific favorites mentioned are the pollock fish, Reuben sandwich, pulled pork, and steak-cut fries, with many comments about generous portions.
What is the atmosphere like at The Eatery?
The atmosphere is described as a small-town, quaint country diner with a clean, spacious interior and a comfortable, homey feel. Reviewers say the staff is welcoming and the room works well for families and larger groups, including a party of 10 that was handled easily.
Is The Eatery good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers consistently say the pricing is great for the amount of food served, and portions are described as generous. It reads as an affordable local diner in Fountain City, especially for hearty plates like pulled pork with mac and cheese or fish and fries.
How fast is service at The Eatery?
Service is often described as quick, with one review noting drinks arrived right away and food started coming out within 10 minutes of ordering. That makes it a practical stop for lunch or for travelers passing through the area who want a fast, hot meal.
