If there’s one food item OTHER than sugar cream pie that the Hoosier State is famous for, it’s the tenderloin. Juicy, crispy, delectable breaded pork tenderloin is truly about as delicious as it gets, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone in Indiana who isn’t a fan. We’ve done some looking around and have discovered seven restaurants that go above and beyond in terms of their legendary breaded tenderloin. These are our picks for seven restaurants that serve up the best breaded tenderloin in Indiana:
- Mayberry Cafe, Danville
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Sarah M/Google Local Mayberry Cafe has been serving up some of the best tenderloins in the Midwest since 1989. From the first bite of their famous tenderloin, you’ll know exactly why. Come hungry, because this sandwich - and every one of them on this list, really - is enormous. Take a peek at the menu here. 78 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122, USA
- Lumpy’s Cafe, Cambridge City
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Lumpy’s Cafe/Facebook Lumpy’s is a legendary Cambridge classic and cannot be passed up. Next time you’re in the area, be sure to grab a tasty fried tenderloin - or maybe just make a day trip out of it. Worth it! Check out its official Facebook page for the most up-to-date menu and specials. 20 N Foote St, Cambridge City, IN 47327, USA
- Oasis Diner, Plainfield
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Oasis Diner/Facebook Lovers of food and vibes will really dig a visit to Oasis Diner, in Plainfield. This location is most often seen on “Top 10” lists of… you guessed it… the best breaded tenderloin. Click here for a peek at the menu, among other things. 405 West Main Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
- That Place, Indianapolis
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A Cox/Google Local That Place, in Indianapolis, is THE place for some of the thickest, juiciest tenderloin you’ve ever eaten. It’s impossible to get enough, we promise. Come hungry. Check out the official Facebook page for all the details (and lots more pictures). 8810 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA
- Four Day Ray Brewing, Fishers
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Four Day Ray Brewing/Facebook Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers is synonymous with “delectable tenderloin.” Since 2016, this local staple has provided Hoosiers with award-winning beers and incredible dishes from their scratch kitchen. Get the details on the official website. 11671 Lantern Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, USA
- Plump’s Last Shot - Indy
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Plump’s Last Shot/Facebook Plump’s Last Shot is lovingly named as a tribute to Bobby Plump of Hoosiers notoriety. It’s too bad the tenderloins here are so big, because if we could, we’d eat more than one. Visit the official website for hours and specials. 6416 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA
- Sugar Creek Brickhouse - Greenfield
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Sugar Creek Brickhouse/Facebook Last - but certainly not least by any means - on this list is the delectable Sugar Creek Brickhouse. Hoosiers have been coming here for killer tenderloin since 2017, and we don’t know about you, but we plan to keep coming back. Visit the website for a menu and more. 5821 W US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140, USA
So, what do you think? What are your favorite places to grab some good ol’ fashioned breaded tenderloin in Indiana? Tell us about your favorite spots using this form, and we might feature it sometime!
Mayberry Cafe/Facebook
Sarah M/Google Local
Mayberry Cafe has been serving up some of the best tenderloins in the Midwest since 1989. From the first bite of their famous tenderloin, you’ll know exactly why. Come hungry, because this sandwich - and every one of them on this list, really - is enormous. Take a peek at the menu here.
78 W Main St, Danville, IN 46122, USA
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Lumpy’s Cafe/Facebook
Lumpy’s is a legendary Cambridge classic and cannot be passed up. Next time you’re in the area, be sure to grab a tasty fried tenderloin - or maybe just make a day trip out of it. Worth it! Check out its official Facebook page for the most up-to-date menu and specials.
20 N Foote St, Cambridge City, IN 47327, USA
Oasis Diner/Facebook
Lovers of food and vibes will really dig a visit to Oasis Diner, in Plainfield. This location is most often seen on “Top 10” lists of… you guessed it… the best breaded tenderloin. Click here for a peek at the menu, among other things.
405 West Main Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Jay Pi Goodings/Google Local
A Cox/Google Local
That Place, in Indianapolis, is THE place for some of the thickest, juiciest tenderloin you’ve ever eaten. It’s impossible to get enough, we promise. Come hungry. Check out the official Facebook page for all the details (and lots more pictures).
8810 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA
Four Day Ray Brewing/Facebook
Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers is synonymous with “delectable tenderloin.” Since 2016, this local staple has provided Hoosiers with award-winning beers and incredible dishes from their scratch kitchen. Get the details on the official website.
11671 Lantern Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, USA
Plump’s Last Shot/Facebook
Plump’s Last Shot is lovingly named as a tribute to Bobby Plump of Hoosiers notoriety. It’s too bad the tenderloins here are so big, because if we could, we’d eat more than one. Visit the official website for hours and specials.
6416 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA
Sugar Creek Brickhouse/Facebook
Last - but certainly not least by any means - on this list is the delectable Sugar Creek Brickhouse. Hoosiers have been coming here for killer tenderloin since 2017, and we don’t know about you, but we plan to keep coming back. Visit the website for a menu and more.
5821 W US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140, USA
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