The service is horrible you will wait so long for your food. The food is good but about 29 minutes after it feels like it's going to come back up the place itself is really kinda weird read more

Decided to come here before an event in Muncie on a Saturday morning and was super impressed with the atmosphere at By Hand and Fork. Then my friend and I ordered the mimosa flight and apple cider mimosa and both were fantastic. I am a huge fan of eggs Benedict and had a hard time deciding on which one to order but I went with the smoked salmon option and it did not disappoint. Our entire meal was delicious and our server was amazing. I would definitely come back for a special trip to try out some of the other eggs Benedict options. read more

By Hand and Fork - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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The food was great! The Waitress we had smiled and was friendly, which is always nice. So was the ambiance. It was dimly lit in there. Which brings me to my next thing? Maybe it was because they were close to closing when we got there but the Lady, who I think was the manager could have at least smiled and been a lot friendlier. Oh and before I forget they might need to check their butter because my friends corn, tasted funny. Other than that I would highly recommend them! read more

Great people work here and they make really good food. The service has always been excellent The breakfasts are all very large. The French toast with strawberries and blueberries is huge and delicious. One of my breakfast favorites is the spinach feta omelette, don't forget to try a carrot cake waffle it's just downright yummy. For lunch the catfish sandwich is my favorite go to, but when eating on a lighter side I like the Greek salad. For refreshments they serve a mimosa with freshly squeezed orange juice. Beer some domestic and some imported, no craft beer, nothing too far away from a Pilsner. They have a Senior menu and a children's menu and something yummy (pie) for desert. This is a great local alternative to the big chain breakfast restaurants. read more

I believe this is my first review I have ever written on yelp. While in Muncie for my sons culinary competition at the convention center, i needed to find a lunch spot. I happened upon By Hand and Fork through yelp. I am so glad I chose here. I love a good Eggs Benedict, and haven't found one for a while now. I got the country ham eggs Benedict and it did not disappoint, the country ham is a nice thick ham steak, the eggs are cooked perfectly and the hollandaise is tasty. I couldn't stop myself from also ordering the PB waffle, based upon reviews from others, and wow, so good.. but very decadent! So leftovers will be coming back with me to Indy. The service is also fantastic! I was quickly sat, greeted by a very friendly and attentive waitress. The decor s cute, and comfortable. Definitely feels like a hometown, gathering place, where regulars gather and are known by the staff. All around great food and experience! I was too excited to dig in and forgot to take before pics.. whoops, novice mistake! read more

By Hand and Fork - PB lovers waffle.. PB and white and milk choc, some on cup! So good! - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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We had a birthday "Hen Party Brunch" for a college roommate and suite mate from IU of 55 years ago! The food was delicious and beautifully displayed, each staff member was friendly and accommodating even cheerfully taking photos for us! Really super place to gather! Highly recommend supporting local businesses like Hand and Fork! read more

By Hand and Fork - Toasting our friend's 73rd birthday with their freshly squeezed OJ mimosas - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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A great breakfast. Yes, you can make good pancakes at home, however these are the best in Muncie!!!

Great service, friendly staff, great food! We were in a hurry and had an awesome experience. The coffee and orange juice were fresh and delicious too! read more

Horrible owner. He is rude to the servers and guests. I hope they get it under control. After the original owners left this place has went down hill. read more

I love coming here because the food is good but they have the dumbest rule that makes me not want to come here anymore. I am allergic to gluten and I always get the skillet. The skillet comes with either bread, French toast or pancakes but all those contain gluten so I ask to sub for the fruit. I've been told twice now that that isn't allowed. Why? So what we have to do is I get the pancakes and my girlfriend (who gets the omelette) gets fruit and we switch. What is so different about our orders that it is worth it to make my girlfriend and I coke up with this elaborate plan just so I can have fruit? read more

By Hand and Fork is always delicious!! The peanut Butter pancakes and eggs Benedict are to die for!!! The servers are very kind. The restaurant is clean! This is a Muncie must! read more

By Hand and Fork - New menu items! - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

This nondescript building holds amazing things. Delicious food, friendly and fast wait staff, and an awesome room great for large gatherings. The wait staff handled the large group with ease and were accommodating to every request. I had the All-American omelette and I totally recommend it. It's a cheeseburger in omelette form. Including the pickles. Will absolutely be going back soon! read more

We were in Muncie for a wedding and stopped here on a Sunday morning for breakfast before hitting the road home. I chose it based on the Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. There was a crowd inside the front door so we thought it would be a long wait, but the restaurant is larger than it appears on the outside, and we were seated in under 10 minutes. One of the features of this breakfast/lunch only diner is that they have a beer & wine license. The signature drink is a mimosa flight with your choice of juices and a small bottle of champagne. And the orange juice is fresh squeezed on site. I order the medditeranean omelet that was stuffed with gyro meat and feta cheese topped with tomatoes and onions and covered in tzatziki sauce. It was delicious! My wife had the eggs benedict with country ham slices. She liked it but the thick ham slices made it a bit too filling for her. Our server was a delight, helping us navigate the menu and make suggestions. And the prices are cheap - typical diner prices. I cannot imagine there is a better breakfast spot in Muncie. read more

By Hand and Fork - Mediterranean omelet with hash browns - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

Excellent service and delicious food! I love all of the fun mimosas. I've never had a bad visit here.

We went for brunch after our daughter's college graduation! Great food and the mimosas were fantastic! Our waitress was very kind and attentive! read more

i have been there before and always had great experiences. unfortunately the most recent visit I cannot say the same. Food was not cook through. Some food was cold so much the cheese never melted. Bacon wasn't cooked through. read more

The food is large portioned, good for Muncie but a little subpar compared to other places. The restaurant is starting to feel run down. Service was nice and quick. read more

If you're looking for big portions and a great breakfast spot this is the one. You can order mimosas and the best eggs Benedict in town.

Delicious breakfast and yummy drinks! Highly recommend this place for good food and drinks with friends.

I didn't get many pictures but, we had lunch here today. The restaurant is very clean and staff were friendly. I tried the Mimosa flight and highly recommend the Strawberry Banana. I also had Mango and Black Cherry that were just not for me. My husband had the biscuits and gravy, fried eggs, sausage patty and hash browns. It was typical of most breakfast anywhere, excellent biscuits though! I had a BLT Platter which is the sandwich and fries. The BLT was served on regular toast that was a little dark for my liking. It would have been better on either Texas Toast or regular white bread in my opinion, fries were perfect. They have a big menu with lots of options! We will try it again. read more

By Hand and Fork - Decor - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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I went here with friends for brunch yesterday, some local and some visiting from out of state. Nice little breakfast and lunch joint that's one step up from a traditional diner. I had the smoked salmon benedict which was very tasty. Everyone enjoyed their meals which ranged from different styles of eggs benedict to Reese's peanut butter cup pancakes and smores waffles. They have mimosas and beer. They do serve bloody marys as well but they're made with beer not vodka. Still tasty, though. The only issue was that a person in my party wanted a traditional eggs benedict and they were out of ham. I can forgive a restaurant being out of things but ham? Seriously? It's a breakfast and lunch spot. Ham should be a staple. Also, waitress service was fine but not exceptional. She seemed a little scattered. Maybe she was new. All in all, it was pretty positive experience. read more

Great spot. Huge portions and yummy. We ordered the flight of mimosas and a bloody Mary very good.we ordered honey nut pancakes, Mediterranean omelette, and gyro. All was very good fast service. Will come back again. read more

By Hand and Fork - Bloody Mary and flight of mimosas - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

Wonderful waitress, nice environment very family vibes, such a diverse menu and all the food had such a pretty presentation. My brother got hot cocoa and it looked heavenly. Highly recommend;) My mom said BEAUTIFUL FOOD and loved the flavor of the chicken for the chicken and waffles read more

Where do I start....can I just say three words...."carrot cake waffles"????? Be still my heart!! This place is awesome! Never have I had such scrumptious waffles in my life! My entire party loved all their food choices, from skillet to omelets everyone raved and we left full and satisfied. And our waitress Evelyn was the best!!! read more

By Hand and Fork - Carrot Cake Waffles - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

You can't complain about the food or portion sizes here. The staff is always friendly, even we have carry-out. My mother in law is hard to impress with food places, but even she complimented them. I wish is was a bit bigger for the regular area. They are busy so it would probably be okay to make more room. We never had to wait more than 10 minutes though. We have been there several times and plan to go back. I would recommend this place. Not only do they have "homey" type foods, they offer a lot of different things as well. read more

Never had anything from the menu that wasn't delicious. The owner and his wife are always there and are so kind and always thank you for coming in. My family and I love supporting this local business and will continue to do so! Brunch on sundays is a must and the different mimosa flavors are the best. read more

Good things to start with. There was no waiting for breakfast, which is a rarity in Muncie. The wait staff was great. Food came quickly. With all that said, we wouldn't go back. My wife had a gyro skillet. By gyro they mean rubbery pork with gyro flavoring on it. I tasted it and it was horrid tasting. My wife told the waitress she couldn't eat it and ordered something else. The owner or GM came up and keep saying, "but it says it was pork on the menu". I didn't care what it said on the menu, it tasted terrible, so exactly what was the point of her argument? Other issue was price. It was $15 per person for breakfast that was nothing fancy. Four adults and two children was over $88. I'm not certain, but the 'likes to argue' manager also checked us out, and I think I ended up paying for nasty fake gyros, which was why it was so much. read more

The manager is rude. He wants to smile in people's faces and not realize that there are other people that understand Spanish as well. When you sit in the front of the restaurant behind the wall at the kitchen area, you can hear them talking. On another hand the food and service was amazing. It is not like it used to be a couple years ago. I don't know what could have changed but something sure did. read more

If you're looking for a great breakfast/brunch spot in Muncie, skip all the chain restaurants and come here instead! The menu is extensive, there's truly something for everyone, and probably some unexpected choices also! Between the three of us on this day, we had smoked salmon eggs Benedict, a Texas bbq brisket omelette, and an Irish omelette complete with corned beef hash. Plenty of sides to choose from, and if you like it spicy, they'll add some jalapeños and things to your hash browns...so good! Mimosa flights are available, as well as every other beverage you could want at breakfast. The star of this show was truly my Bloody Mary! Order it stacked and you'll get an amazing drink topped with everything from a chicken tender and waffle, to mini pancakes and sausage, a few fries, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, and a lot more I'm probably forgetting! It's truly a meal in itself! Prices are VERY reasonable, which makes it a great choice for any budget. Great experience! read more

By Hand and Fork - Luck of the Irish omelette with hash browns - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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This was a big let down. From San Diego and looked at the reviews and thought I would like but no. The corned beef hash was awful. Super small portion that looked like dog food. I have know for certain it came out of a can. Wish I took a picture. The eggs benidict were weird. The smoked salmon on the beidict was either old or of low quality but it didn't work. The hollandaise had no flavor. It might have been made out of the powdered stuff. Do not get an eggs benidict there you will be disappointed. The the hash browns were not crispy at all. In fact mine were still a little on the firm side.. my mom had an omelette which was okay but nothing special. One of children got the pumpkin pancakes which were good. The orange juice was good. I didn't finish my food. Maybe went at an off time but don't like I will be returning at least for breakfast anyways. read more

Gosh, what a welcome addition to the Muncie dining scene! We travel to Muncie frequently for shows, and while driving up Wheeling avenue we saw the sign that said "Carrot Cake Waffles" and knew we had to try them. They are nothing short of spectacular. You owe it to yourself to try them. Everything else we've got there has just been stellar. I'm a fan of their breakfast skillets, my wife adores their chicken and waffles. Service has always been prompt and friendly. Great food, a wide ranging menu, and friendly service. We're big fans. read more

so good omg. the chicken and waffles is AMAZING and the chicken is juicy. all of the waiters and waitresses are absolutely amazing! with that being said, the owner is kinda rude. he over charges people and is very disrespectful to his workers. love the food and employees, just not the way the owner treats everyone. read more

Great Omelets for Breakfast! Fast service and friendly waitresses. I highly recommend! read more

So here i was, having a horrible week. But decided to drag myself out to eat to just have a change of scenery. Went to this local restaurant to have a breakfast and contemplate things...little did i know my senses were in for an amazing experience. Greeted by big smiles, fast seating, and my server, phenomenal attentive Landin. I experienced a delightf pineapple mimosa, had the fluffiest french tosst with an excellent crusty edge, bacon done to perfection, delightful fruit, and,...only heaven describes the fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict....holy cow. So amazing, i wish i could leave 20 stars!!! read more

I hadn't heard of this place until I met my boyfriend. He used to work here, and took me out for breakfast when I came down to visit. I loved the atmosphere! The little decorations on the wall were so nice, and the staff was so kind. They work their butts off to get the food to you as fast as possible, and the quality of the meals are top-notch! My favorite dish so far is definitely their chicken and waffles. But if you like fajitas or omelettes, why not try them combined? It's an option they have and it's so tasty! Highly, highly recommend! (Fun fact: Monopoly, the Muncie edition, actually has By Hand and Fork on the board!) read more

Our first dining experience since the pandemic started. Stopped in for brunch and were both very pleased with our visit. Grateful to the staff working and especially the kitchen. The food was excellent! I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict. For any Benny lover, you won't be let down. Creamy hollandaise, crispy muffin, poached egg. He ordered the (ribeye) steak & eggs and was also very happy with the preparation of his meal. Everything was seasoned properly and cooked well. Bonus was the fresh squeezed orange juice, which I enjoyed as a mimosa. We look forward to our return to Muncie to go back. read more

By Hand and Fork - Smoked salmon Benedict with fresh fruit - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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The most unassuming place from the outside but absolutely AMAZING food. Definitely go enjoy this local treat!

We drive by this place every week and finally decided to stop and check it out! The atmosphere was warm and cozy. The server was sweet and friendly. The fresh squeezed orange juice was spectacular (and we had a booth close to the juicer so we saw the oranges being juiced!) I got the South of the Border omelet which didn't disappoint. The one thing I wasn't a big fan of was the menu: there were a lot of options, but the layout made it confusing to figure out which sides come with which entree. A simpler menu would be my main improvement. The food was overall good but not good enough to make it my go-to restaurant. A great restaurant for a Sunday afternoon brunch or a spot to come when family is visiting! read more

By Hand and Fork - American Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

Some good food Some not so good and the coffee cost way too much and too good so I don't eat there anymore I go to osberne in Yorktown

The mimosas are life! Mother's Day meal with my girls was great. Mediterranean breakfast was delicious. Busy, but a great meal our server was attentive and accommodating. Been back a few times. Portions generous. Priced fairly. Nice brunch spot. Will return. read more