Went here for pick-up based on my Dad's memories of a "killer breaded Pork Tenderloin" sandwich and house made Root Beer (I'm visiting from out of state.) First off, service was great - our order came neatly packaged, quickly and accurately. The Root Beer was nice tonight, with more zing than a recent A+W 2-liter bought at the grocery. The crinkle and sweet potato fries, and onion rings were on point. And the fried Catfish sandwich was surprisingly fresh and juicy for a menu more heavily leaning towards beef. My Dad declared the Pork sandwich "good, but not like I remember" and mentioned a lack of juiciness. A Double Cheeseburger had a random slice of plain white bread splitting the patties and cheese - I thought it would be a flavored Texas Toast based on the Yelp pic. But nope - just random bread which was quickly discarded. Unfortunately, the commentary was "it takes me back to my high school cafeteria." Def not a winner there. And also, unfortunately, my Chuckwagon sandwich was pretty tasteless and had a texture that made me question if it was actually beef. Ending on a high note, the two shakes were on point, creamy and rich. As this was my first time, I'll chalk it up to maybe ordering the wrong combination of items. I need to decide if I'll give it a go for a second chance. read more

I had heard great things about this place, particularly from folks who had grown up eating here and it must be nostalgic for them. I took the family one afternoon and was excited to see what the hype was about. One the menus posted on the building, there's no pricing, but a waitress came out and gave us a paper copy with prices. When ready to order, you turn your headlights on. We got a variety of items and the kids got kids meals because the waitress said the sandwiches were the same size. The drinks came first and the sizes are SMALL. The "giant" soda is the size of a medium anywhere else. The kids drink is about to slurps. Refills are not free - kids refills are $.40 and giant refills are $.80. My chocolate PB malt was really bland - it tasted like a plain vanilla shake. They also have Pepsi products and are known for their root beer, which I hear is amazing, if you're into root beer. It wasn't very busy so our food came out quickly after. I was not impressed with anything. A little bit of seasoning would have gone a LONG way. The burger had a moist bun which was a bit soggy (if you want toppings, like tomato, they are $.60+). The seasoned fries were pretty good but only about 1/3 of the fries had the seasoning and the rest didn't even have salt. I was happy to see him they had corn nuggets but again, little to no flavor. The double cheeseburger my husband got had a slice of bread in the middle, which I had never seen before. Pricing is good so you can sample a variety of items and not break the bank. You can pay with a card but tips are cash, Venmo, or CashApp. If you don't want to make a mess in your car, there's a dine-in building in the parking lot (it's easy to miss so look for the white building). Overall, a cute place but not a foodie's dream restaurant by any means. read more

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This place was yummy. I've heard of this place back in 2018 and haven't had the chance to visit until yesterday. You sit at a table, hit the buzzer, and order your food. Everything we had was delicious. The homemade root beer is amazing. Not to mention the ice they serve (the best). Hoping that we can visit again soon to try out more on the menu! read more

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Old fashioned drive up carhop service with 1960 classic eats. Onion rings and coney dog and root beer were worth coming here. If you are in Speedway and hungry it is the place to stop! read more

Mug n Bun - Perfect spring day in Speedway! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Picking up my daughter from work so got a cheeseburger while I waited. I got my burger with lettuce, tomato and onion. It's been a long while since I visited so I assumed the burger would have mayonnaise on it. I'm glad I got my burger without any condiments because it didn't need it. The burger had a perfect amount of seasoning and was juicy not dry. read more

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Don't eat here!!! -Employees don't wear gloves when preparing and handling food. -My cousin works there and has told me herself, this is highly unprofessional of the company, don't support them at all. -Thought I was done... -You thought wrong... not only previous issues of concern but there are also very unhealthy spaces in this workplace; ceilings have mold and are decaying by the day, -There's also mold on the walls in the basement as well. -This place needs a health inspection ASAP!!! I'd highly recommend you don't support this company unless you want to experience some of the worst stomach issues you'll ever go through yet. read more

Love it! I dropped in this place for a quick lunch after getting stabbed (vaccine woo!) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I've heard about it prior so I knew it was in the area and it was only a few miles away. A classic drive in, or what I would assume is classic since I'm not old enough to actually know. You drive up & they come to your car to take your order. A menu filled with burgers, fries, shakes, hot dogs etc. Once your order is ready they bring it out to you on a tray that hangs on your open window. If you need anything at all, just turn on your headlights. Very efficient. I'm all about "diner burgers" these days so I tried the double cheeseburger. Freakin delish and comes with a slice of bread in-between (kind of like big mac style). The Mug N Bug Special burger was also great- 1 patty but comes with bacon and is on toasted bread vs a bun. The seasoned crinkle fries were great. The onion rings a bit soggy. Root Beer was sweet and on point. A fun place to adventure to for a different kind of dining! read more

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Nostalgic. Like stepping back in time in the best kind of way! It is a real deal drive- in : you can order and eat right in your car. We chose to take advantage of the picnic table seating area instead and avoid the crumbs in the car scenario. Picnic tables are under a shelter or out in the sun. Menus are on the table and when you are ready you simply push a button on the table to "call for service". Once we did a server came over and took our whole order - drinks and food. Had to try the housemade root beer -- so good. It comes in 16oz 24oz or 32oz... always go 32oz or you will regret it! We decided to get a variety: chicken tenders, fried pickles, mini corndogs, fried mushrooms, fries and a burger.. all in all very good. A few things we noticed that make this a drive-in and not just a standard restaurant. Drinks and food come out all together- Just know you won't have a drink to sip on while you wait. Also, you can only tip in cash - you can pay on your credit card but no way to tip on the card- make sure you bring some cash. Also, no drink refills - you order the size you want. (At least as far as I could see no refills were being requested) Overall mug n bun is A great place to check! read more

Mug n Bun - Oldest & Finest - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

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Look, the tenderloin sandwich just isn't my jam. The actual quality of the sandwich from Mug n Bun looks GREAT. The service at Mug n Bun was GREAT. The crinkle cut fries and root beer are DELICIOUS. But the tenderloin itself is just not tasty to me. I don't want to knock off too many stars because this is a personal preference, not a quality or service issue. The tenderloin sandwich itself was HUGE. I liked the roll it came on. The lettuce I ordered on it was crispy, the mayo fresh. I just didn't care for the taste of a fried pork tenderloin patty. I won't elaborate on what I thought it tasted like though lol. If I'm ever back out in this area I will definitely give Mug n Bun another try, but this time I'll get the burger. read more

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You know a restaurant is going to be good when it is buzzing with locals! The burgers and tenderloin were quite large in their portions size, and were solid. Nothing overly special, but a classic diner taste. My three favorite recommendations would be the root beer, the vanilla malt, and the corn nuggets. All three were nothing less than stellar. I would highly recommend stopping by at least once and trying this local drive-in. read more

Mug n Bun - The large Homemade Root Beer - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Grew up on the west side of Indy so as I was driving through heading home to Chicago I wanted to stop. Food is as amazing as it has always been. Best root beer ever! My biggest complaint and this falls on management is you need to be able to add tip to the credit card receipt. I understand the extra charge it causes the restaurant just tack it on the food. You need to make sure you take care of your servers. And this shouldn't make the customers feel bad since they don't have cash! read more

Mug n Bun - Sign - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

An old school drive-in worthy of long lasting praise. Not much to say here. The homemade root beer is delicious. You're Michael Macdonald if you don't believe. Everything else is cooked to drive-in perfection. It kinda' makes you feel like your at the greatest baseball park stand ever. That is all. read more

The food here is great and there's not any comparable options around the Indianapolis area. They recently raised their prices seemingly above the market of anything they offer... $5.80 for a full BLT sandwich but $6+ for mozzarella sticks that are no bigger than my pointer fingers that didn't taste well at all Maybe the economy forced them to raise their prices and that isn't their fault - that is unfortunate read more

Was driving by and noticed this place for the first time. I believe the advertisement sign read "Indiana's oldest drive-in." Yes, drive-in not drive-thru. Basically you drive up, park, and a waiter will walk out to you to take your order. Note: credit card payments are accepted but tops must be done with cash. We tried the tenderloin. It's a pretty no-frills Indiana tenderloin. Seemed like a popular place with many cars stopping in to order. Worth the stop if you're in the area. read more

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This place is historic and has a unique atmosphere about it. The food is just okay, not great by any stretch. I really think they'd do well to abbreviate their rather large menu and focus on the quality of just a few items. read more

I got the Mug n Bun special which is a bacon cheeseburger on toast. I also had to get a root beer and it came in a frosted mug. The table also got a lot of sides to share like onion rings, cheese fries, and mini corn dogs. We also ordered corn niblets but they never brought them out. You get a lot for just a side. The service was a little slow but I think that was just because it was the lunch rush and not many waiters/waitresses. read more

Perfect spot for a tasty Root Beer Float after a yummy meal! Taste like candy! This place is a classic Speedway Indiana Root Beer stand Icon. If your looking for some nostalgia this is your place. Their pizza is pretty delicious too. read more

Mug n Bun - 32 ounce root beer float partially enjoyed - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

I have been wanting to try this place for years since living in Indy and I finally took the time to try it. It was pretty busy when we went around 6pm on a Wednesday. Everyone was in their cars, aside from one family at the picnic tables that are available. Despite being busy, the service was almost immediate and the servers were very friendly. We ended up getting ours to go but between the car of 3 people, we ordered all the goods; 2 tenderloins, chili cheese fries, onions, regular fries, a hot dog, and two root beer floats...everything was amazing. I think eating it on location would have been a better idea but the food was so good nonetheless and unhealthy, just the way I like it! Will definitely be back to try the other must haves! read more

Mug n Bun - Pork tenderloin, onion rings, and chili cheese fries (chili cheese on the side). Not shown: the delicious root beer float! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Oh the old Mug n Bun...Indy's oldest and finest drive in! The root beer is the obvious choice of beverage and I like it that they also have diet root beer which is almost as good and there's something to be said about hanging that tray up on your window and waiting anxiously for your food to be passed back from dad in the front seat. Now, I'm the one passing the food back to my own kids. The prices still seem very fair to me and a pretty good value. Kids meals are priced right. I always stick to the basics with a loaded single cheeseburger and a side of onion rings. I end up hating myself most of the time because a regular order of rings is more than enough to share with someone else....but I never do! I eat the whole thing, minus one or two which I trade for a french fry or a bite of coney dog and then kind of sit there in the car sweating on the hottest day of the year wishing I hadn't eaten all that fried goodness. It's on the same level as gorging at the Indiana state fair. I'd roll up the window and blast some of that sweet AC but that big tray is sitting there...so I sit and sweat with my regrets. Try the dine in section! The tenderloin is not really my favorite so I never get it. The service has always been good and just know that you have to tip in cash! I forgot that and was left unable to tip my server who more than deserved the gratuity. Bring a little cash with you! read more

Always so good! Something about a classic hotdog stand really hits home. I always enjoy the fun outside seating with large tables to fit a party of any size. If you're not a root beer fan, get the Vanilla Pepsi! All the waitresses are so nice and helpful so make sure you bring cash or have your Venmo ready as that is the only way to tip! You can pay with card, just the tipping is cash/Venmo. read more

One of Indy's oldest and one of the few still standing drive-up diners. Several stalls to drive up and when you turn your car lights on the server comes to take your order. They do have an option on a side building to go side down and eat if you don't want to eat in your car, but I figured for the 1st time you need to "real" or "true" drive up experience even if the weather is drizzling rain. I did notice several outdoor covered wooden picnic tables to enjoy on days when the weather cooperates. Having heard about Mug N Bun for some time from several people, I finally decided to give it a try. I didn't have lunch plans and finished work early so thought it was the perfect time to try it out plus I was very hungry and didn't want to wait to drive home for lunch. I couldn't recall what people told me they were known for so asked the friendly waitress and she was quick to reply that the pork tenderloin sandwich, onion rings and homemade root beer were some of their better known items. I quickly went with her recommendation and ordered that. Food came out fairly quickly and I was shocked how huge the servings were! My stomach was growling and I was starving, but still could only eat about half of the sandwich and a few onion rings. The sandwich alone was larger than my hand. It didn't even look like I touched the onion rings or pork tenderloin sandwich. Needless to say, my husband enjoyed the late lunch leftovers I brought home. The homemade root beer was nice but a little on the sweet side for me. Prices were very reasonable especially for the large servings. Tips are cash only. read more

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We have tried the Mug several different times but it is usually another year before we try it once more. This year we ordered 2 hot dogs, 1 fresh cut fries and 2root beers. We got 2 hot dogs that didn't even fill up the bun, 1 order of COATED "fresh cut fries", and they cost extra. Our 2 root beers served in the styrofoam cups with no opportunity to buy a half gallon or gallon to take home. We found a seat outside with full trash cans, unwashed tables and a nice bee hive of bees buzzing! We took our food home. It looks like an effort could be made to attract the bees away from the eating area. If you wanted more customers? Plus you have to check if they are open that day or not before entertaining eating there. Not sure about the concept. read more

I thought this place was really good! A great little spot by the Speedway. We went to the dine in one, as it was a pretty chilly day. The server was really friendly and helpful on menu suggestions. The vibe was really casual, as you might expect. The only music came from a small radio behind the counter. The kitchen is actually across the parking lot, which was interesting but didn't really effect us. The tenderloin was pretty good...I'd give it a solid B, maybe B+. It wasn't life changing, but I'd order it again. The onion rings were great and a huge portion! Hand cut and battered, and you could tell. Definitely my favorite of anything I tried. The coney dog was good, though I would probably get no cheese next time (I think it was just a slice of American). The coney sauce is house made and really good. A couple buddies got the hot cheese balls (which were good, but smaller portions) and fries (which I recommend with their seasoning, and are generous portions as well). If you're looking for a great mom and pop drive in, Mug n Bun is the place. Will definitely be back. read more

Mug n Bun - Breaded Tenderloin, Onion Rings, and a Cheese Coney! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

This is the 2nd time I have been here, the 1st time i bought the fish and chips....was not excited about them at all. The fish was dry from being over cooked!! However this time was descent...bought onion rings, and rootbeer. The rootbeer was nice and cold, the onion rings were great. read more

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Great local dive! Very good prices and some of the tastiest root beer I've ever had. If you're trying to decide between the burger and hot dog, go burger. If you're looking for dessert, the root beer shake is the way to go. It's uniquely wonderful read more

You can tell this place has been around for a long time when you pull up but I think that means it has to be good! There's a drive-in which is what they're known for and then there's an indoor restaurant as well as outside seating if you don't want to eat in your car. To order you use your headlights to let them know when you're ready and a server comes out, takes your order, and brings you your food. They accept credit cards for payment but you cannot tip on the card. CASH TIPS ONLY. Some of the staff accept Venmo for tips if you don't have the cash. We opted to pickup and bring home for our most recent experience and it was great! I ordered a cheeseburger with pickles, ketchup, and onion, a side of potato wedges, and a quart of root beer which comes in a souvenir cup you get to keep. The food was packaged up well to stay warm for a 15 minute drive home. read more

Mug n Bun - Cheeseburger, potato wedges, quart of root beer - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Nothing complicated about this place (except tipping servers...). It's simple food done well. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, etc... I'm a big fan of the onion rings. The amount you get is nuts...enough for you and a friend. Well breaded, crunchy, and seasoned well. The root beer is also amazing. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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I was excited to find this place online and took my son here for some Father/son time. I wanted to like the Mug n Bun. I really didn't like the food. I got the tenderloin, which is what Mug n Bun is the most popular item. It was gross. You have to order sides separately, which are pricey. The service was slow. The only positives are large portion sizes (if you enjoy the food) and outdoor seating (if the weather is nice). Or you can be served in your car. read more

I Don't Love this place. I like it. If I was local, and there was no better surrounding competition, and I couldn't cook, and no relatives I knew were cooking, and neither those relatives or myself had left overs, and if I was so hungry I couldn't sleep it off and wake up in the morning to go somewhere else, THEN I'd come here. Positives: They have GREAT staff. I felt a bit bad that people pull up and kept honking. They had to tell them to just flash their lights instead. I really liked the homemade Root Beer. I'm a root beer guy and love different types. The chilli cheese dog taste exactly how a chilli dog is suppose to, no more no less. Didn't really like: They are known for their Tenderloin sandwiches. I'm sorry to say but it felt like I was eating some from the state fair for children. Now for some that's great but for me the tenderloin was too flat. When you fry something that size that's too flat, the breaded part overwhelms the meat itself. I had to use ketchup to assist. It wasn't disgusting by any means; I finished eating it, but it wasn't enjoyable. Also I wanted a souvenir mug but they were all out so...... Thank you serving staff, you girls were great. Just not a fan of the food. read more

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Mug n Bun is a staple in Speedway. It's not far from the track if you've never been. I remember when the Super Bowl was in Indianapolis Jimmy Fallon made a point to go there. :-) They have frosted glass mugs that make the root beer they make even better (if that's possible) It's smooth and refreshing after a hot day and they have pellet ice! Order the quart size drink so you can take home the classic yellow Mug n Bun cup. If you don't want to sit in your car and eat they have a nice building that has tables and a juke box. Free bumper stickers and koozies just ask! read more

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Been waiting to try this place for years. Sadly, we were disappointed . Service: I'd give the gals 5 stars (thus the reason for my 2 stars) they were very attentive, brought us what we asked for in a timely manner. Food: - cheeseburgers were horrible. The meat just didn't taste like meat. When you order a cheese burger that's all you get. A bun, meat patty and cheese) if you want ketchup, mustard, mayo you've got to know to ask for it. Lettuce, onion, tomato are extra. We ended up not finishing the burgers! - chili cheese dog was just ok. Again we did not finish it. - fries were very good. Crinkle fries and they came out nice and hot! We ate all the fries! Ok, I probably ate most of them. - Onion rings, we ordered a small and there were a lot of them! They were greasy but in a strange way good. - Root beer; they are known for their root beer so of course we had to try it and I'm glad we did. It was delicious.. We wouldn't come back to eat here but may come back to try a root beer float. read more

Mug n Bun - Our order when it arrived - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Oh indiana summers! This has got to be on your summer bucket list if you claim to be a Hoosier. Make sure you come hungry- between the classic root beer, fried sides, burgers, and shakes, you'll leave full. You can choose to order right from your car or grab one of their picnic tables. Very very casual vibe, that accommodates the full family! Just make sure you bring cash- as they don't accept card. Don't forget cash for tip too! read more

Need a quick bite to eat? Then this is the place for you. You also can't beat the prices. I finally got around to visiting and was very pleased. I love root beer. So this was the main reason I came here. Next time I'll have to try the rootbeer floats. While it was good, I wish it was a bit stronger. But I do here that they make their own. The zip wings were my favorite food that I tried. A small little kick to it that's not that noticeable. Unless you're real sensitive to spices. I had the mushrooms, zucchini, and chicken tenders. My coworker loves the burgers so that's on my list to try next. read more

Mug n Bun - Zip Wings - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

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Since we only had one item, my review is based on just that and the friendly server. My brother suggested this place during our Labor Day visit to Indianapolis. You drive up for service, similar to Sonic, but they come out to you to take the order (roller skates would have been cool - lol). I only wanted one thing, the Root Beer, for which this place was famous. We had a great server with a fun personality who explained how our our Root Beer was made, yes, MADE. I wish I could accurately describe how rich and flavorful this drink was. All I know is I was unwilling to share any of it and insisted that anyone else wanting some get their own. No, I'm not stingy, at least not any other day... I can't speak on the food, but as far as that drink, One Thumb Up!!! (I'd give it two thumbs, but my right hand is curled around that empty drink container as I continue to sniff the inside of it.) read more

Mug n Bun - This Root Beer is incredibly delicious! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Unfortunately, I have to give this a two star. My hotdog buns had mold on it. I will say the root beer is very good. I would not buy food there again. read more

Indy's Oldest Drive-In... as others have closed up shop and very few of these authentic drive-ins left, that title speaks for itself. This is where you go to find that big juicy burger, fries made fresh to order, the amazing corn nuggets and delicious home made root beer, the real coneys that you had as a kid and the list goes on and on.. and on! They have a healthy side for lower calorie intake but if you are looking for that genuine greasy and absolutely flavorful experience, this is the drive in to be at. Located in Speedway that has been there for decades and for decades to come, you should definitely check this out! You will be in Speedway for the month of May anyway so you don't have an excuse not to bring back old time memories with your parents when you were a child. They do not allow Tips on a card so be sure to bring some cash with you to take care of your car hoppers as they will definitely work hard to ensure you have nothing why if great service. (Get the tenderloin and go home happy) read more

Mug n Bun - Mug N Bun - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

What a fun, hole in the wall, place to get some lunch!! Not only is food phenomenal, but for those prices!!! This place is so cheap it doesn't even feel legal. Their root beer is to die for. Hot dogs, burgers, and onion rings are so good you want to eat them all. Fun, outdoor dining experience that allows you to enjoy the weather. The also have a drive up option that allows you to order and eat in the car, or take it to go. The staff is friendly and overall recommend coming here for quick eats. read more

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This has been a go to place for us since I was little. We've been going there every year for Mother's Day for years now. The quality has really gone down. The root beer is as good as ever. My grilled cheeseburger was just OK. Onion rings were cold. read more

Are all of the positive reviews from people who were alive during the Vietnam war? Ordered a couple of shakes and a bunch of different stuff off the menu as it was our first time. I thought i was getting a rib (the menu did not say it was a sandwich) but what i got was pressed sawdust that looked even worse than a McRib. It was a simulation of meat. Like if you described what a meat patty should look like to an alien who had never seen one before. Poorly. A tiny bite was all i needed to know I'd never eat here again but i'm a glutton for punishment so i had to try the rest. The onion rings were the "best" thing we got, a greasy 3/10. The cheese curds were insanely sharp. Not like cheddar sharp. Sharp like, rancid sharp. The fries were awful as well. Everything there is random stuff you can throw in a fryer and im sure the oil hasnt been changed in 20 years. The shake was ok? The flavor was barely there. I felt ill for two days after eating here and i've normally got an iron stomach. Worst $45 I've ever spent. read more

This is a really neat an iconic place. The people are friendly and the food is cheap. There are hot dogs and onion rings are to die for. Be sure and have a large root beer with a foot-long Coney and a bag of onion rings. This is a wonderful place to bring your family or your best girl for a date night. Do not expect anything more than driving food and you'll be fine. Like I said it's cheap, and fun. Enjoy read more

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