My daughter and I were going to the James Dean Museum and were starving. The Branch is the only…read moreplace to eat in town. It is a coffee shop with food. The staff were amazing and the restaurant was clean. The coffee was delicious and they have homemade muffins. The soup and the taco salad were ok. A little under seasoned but over all not bad for a small town.

We had delicious coffees and breakfast. The burrito comes covered with gravy and it is very…read moredelicious. I ate my egg sandwich too fast I forgot a picture. A very friendly an inviting atmosphere with quality food and drinks. They even have a wall where people pay for other people's drinks. A charmed stop in Fairmount.

Mom and I were out riding around on Thursday afternoon and decided to try this place out. Service…read morewas slow as the one we had was assigned way too many tables at one time. We ordered the onion petals for an appetizer and those were good. Mom got the tenderloin with mashed potatoes and green beans and I got the fried chicken with all white meat and mashed potatoes and gravy with Mac and cheese. Mom loved the tenderloin and green beans, and I liked the Mac and cheese, neither of us liked the mashed potatoes because they obviously loaded them down with sour cream which didn't taste good with gravy on it. The sour cream overpowering the potatoes so that was a no from us. I wanted so bad to like their fried chicken but they cooked it so long it was like tire rubber and some parts couldn't even be pulled off the bone. The place was nice inside and they have a nice patio outside and it was a nice 82 degree day but it was so windy Mom wanted to eat inside. They bring out a basket of bread and their butter was delicious. Mom tried the XXX root beer and liked it. The iced tea was okay, We would go back again but I would be hesitant to order the fried chicken next time. Someone beside us ordered the taco salad and it looked delicious.

Tenderloins? Sure, we'll drive to Summitville to give them a try!…read more You don't get more authentic-Indiana-hometown than this. I heard about this spot from friends so we decided to take our old car out for a run on a cooler August day. We sat on the patio which is about the size of the indoor dining room, about 8 4-top tables with overhead fans. We both ordered the Hoosier, a tenderloin sandwich fixed to order, fried or grilled. They are very generous in size and decently flavored. The Mac and cheese side was lackluster but the french fries are amazing and it's all served on china with cloth napkins, wow! Our waitress did a great job so, altogether, a nice lunch spot.

Quick service and good food. The prices aren't terrible either! We went for lunch and got 2 of the…read more"choose 2"

Great sandwiches and side dishes, as well as sweet tea. I highly recommend their specialty…read moresandwiches.

My husband was craving lunch and specifically asked for the caramelized garlic steak from…read moreSweetgreen, so I made a quick stop to grab it for him, and I'm glad I did! This downtown location is super convenient. They have a small parking area where you can park for free for a limited time, which is a big plus. Otherwise, you'd have to rely on street parking. I came right around lunchtime and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't busy at all. I love having no line, quick service, and I was helped immediately. The worker was friendly and walked me through a couple options, like choosing the dressing amount and whether I wanted the bowl tossed. Nice little touch of customization. I also noticed they were offering $5 off if you join their rewards program, so of course I signed up real quick at checkout, I love a good deal! The caramelized garlic steak bowl was a hit. It was a generous portion, fresh, and flavorful. I ended up sharing it with my husband when I dropped it off at his job, and it honestly filled us both up. Inside, the vibe is very chill and clean, perfect for a quick bite. They also have outdoor seating if you want to enjoy your meal outside, but this time we went with takeout. I love that they have fresh ingredients, good portion sizes, and quick, easy service. It's definitely a go-to when you want something healthier but still satisfying.

I am a fan of sweet green, I think the bowls are delicious! I was in the mood for something…read morehealthy, and decided to order, I used an app to have it delivered, ended up getting the wrong order but hey, that's a risk you run with the apps. I thought my iron bowl was delicious! It was very filling, and since I got two extra bowls I was able To share with my coworkers, which was nice! Check out sweet green when you can!

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

My wife and I were visiting the James Dean museum in Fairmont on a nice sunny Saturday. The owner…read moreof the museum (Lenny) suggested driving a few miles north to Payne's for lunch. It's a few minutes off the highway, but certainly doesn't feel like you're in Gas City, IN. It looks like they added on an outdoor space recently. Nothing too extravagant, but nice enough for lunch. A nice younger man took care of us on the patio. The menu was quite eclectic and unique. The tortilla chips and cold bean dip was a great way to start. Both our soups were fantastic....cheddar cheese for one and leek soup the other. Fish and chips hit the spot and apparently a fan favorite. My wife had the club sandwich of GF bread. Great little local spot if you're ever in the area.

I've been here numerous times over the years but not so much the past few years. I had a delivery…read morein Greenville so I stopped for lunch. (It's only open from 9-3.) I had the turkey Reuben with a side of pea salad. The Reuben was on a light rye with turkey, sauerkraut and a bunch of 1000 island dressing. The pea salad had peas, bacon, red onion and pasta shells. I liked it all! Very cool place, lots to look at while enjoying a meal. As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Very interesting atmosphere with lots of antiques and similar flat hanging from the ceiling and…read morewalls. My sandwich was made up fresh and the macaroni salad was plenty tasty. Even had a piece of carrot cake for a belated desert. Service was also quick and friendly and my food was brought to my table in short order.

My last review stands but with updates. While I'd still say this has to be the best place available…read morein Peru, there are some inconsistencies. The ordering process is quirky. During the day, you order at the counter. Menus on a barrel to peruse. Nothing on the wall. You normally receive a number (not today) & your beverages & food are brought to your table. Today, I was given my coffee & water at the counter to carry, but my food was brought out. So, it's counter prepay, & you tip at that time, but it's also self serve at the condiment station while you're also being waited on table side somewhat, some of the time. Confused yet? I did dine here once during dinner hours. Since I was used to the other process, I didn't know you are seated in the evening & fully waited on. I like dinner time best though it's busier. You can get takeout anytime & sweets to go from the case or table. I believe they cater & might possibly deliver, at least for groups. There is also a section which can be reserved. I hadn't been in for a couple months, & hadn't seen my favorite lady for even longer. From chatting today, I don't think she remembered me. The man working the floor is especially great. He's a food runner & busser, etc. I was confused today, as was he, as he'd set something on my table while I was prepping my coffee at the sugar station. He asked if I'd had a bread stick or a pretzel, so I responded it was a pretzel because I had indeed ordered a pretzel stick from the menu. He ended up bringing out a full size pretzel after I sat down, & I felt badly because he thought I'd ordered that. I discovered the pretzel STICK is the same as a bread stick. He was friendly & told us to enjoy the mistake. The person with me was happy to find a device charging station. I'm not sure those are available at every table nor if WiFi is offered. The first timer liked her peach tea. You can get sweetened, unsweetened, or half n half. Cheese sauce is nacho with a lil kick. I fully appreciate that the staff will make me a fresh pot of decaf when I come in. Apparently, decaf isn't too popular around here, I'm finding. I rolled with it, but Garden Gate had Folgers in the past. The Kroger brand they used today definitely didn't taste as good. When I walked up to get a refill, I noticed it was really weak & watered down. I could see through it more than tea. Sometimes you get refills at your table. Not consistently anymore. None today. No non-dairy creamer or milk options nor raw sugar. Again, I roll with it. It's not really a coffee shop per-se. However, with "cafe" in the name... Garden Gate has surprisingly good spaghetti. Not like what I can make at home, but far better than what I expected during visits before today. I would like to see more plant based options, but I remember what town I'm in. You get used to making due with what you can get around here. No fish on the menu either nor any fried foods. Sandwiches come with chips or slaw. They do have a fired pizza oven. If you like meatloaf and mashed potatoes with green beans, this would be the perfect place for you. They have daily specials on a board. Their veggie wrap is okay. The bread/pretzel sticks are buttered & also okay. Mashed potatoes, great. Never had the green beans since may contain bacon. Garden Gate good with accommodating substitution requests. I do like the long bench in back so you can sit as you wait for carryout or to be seated in the evening. Quality furnishings & ambience although the barrels from the brewery this once housed don't exactly jive. It's nice there is a private parking lot with a side door since street parking downtown can be hairy, especially this close to the courthouse. Some outdoor seating. A lot more seating inside & much better air conditioning than the old location. Better tables and chairs which are actually comfortable unlike the old place. I don't like that they pool tips. I tip extremely well, & I would like it to go to the person I tipped. I'm also not a fan of tipping at the beginning of the visit. I'll over tip & not get stellar service afterward. Did they even see it? Now I feel like George Costanza. I have been given rather large to go cups of decaf in the past. I didn't even want to ask for one today. It's usually clean though sometimes the tables & ladies' room could use extra care. Dirty tables can pile up at times. Confusing system. Good food but not much that I want. I really just go to have somewhere in this town to sit & to KNOW it's actually decaf in my cup. Sometimes it's loud, sometimes not. Service isn't quite what it was when this location first opened. It can be hit or miss where I can feel #1 or forgotten. Service usually good but not above and beyond like 6 months ago. I'm sure I'll return because, honestly, where else am I going to go? Possibly the best in Peru, yes, but I'm adjusting stars for everything stated above. It could easily be a five with some tweaks, but I won't hold my breath.

I was visiting Peru with a friend and we had some time to kill and wanted a place to get some…read morecoffee. This was the closest open cafe. It's really a full service restaurant with salads, sandwiches and brick oven pizza. The ambience is industrial chic with some bare brick walls. Our coffee was served in clear toddy glass. We also ordered the blueberry scone served with Devonshire cream on the side. Wow! The scone was so moist and stuffed with blueberries. The cream was, well, creamy delicious. This was my first ever visit to Peru and if I ever return I'm heading right here! I might drive to Peru just for the scones!

We found the cafe based on great Yelp reviews, but we had a mixed experience. The shop is cute and…read moreclean with a dozen tables/booths. Vintage local photos decorate the wall. You order at the counter then find a seat. The menu is a mix of sandwiches and subs with daily featured soups. We both ordered a special half sub and soup. The staff is friendly and efficient. The bacon potato soup was thick, hearty and delicious. It tasted freshly made. We really loved the soup. My husband ham and cheese sub had one thin slice of ham. He was disappointed. My tuna sub was terrible. The tuna was taken out of a can and put on bread without any seasoning or prep. The tuna had a funny taste. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. They were busy. Soup seemed to be popular. There is street parking nearby.

Pizza was wrong, skimpy topping and waited over 45 minutes for a luke warm pizza, crust was doughy.read more

Incredible service and incredible friendliness today. First time I tried here and overwhelmed by…read morethe professional helpfulness from Sarawho helped me get my account set up and enjoy a healthy and tasty meal. Recommend this place certainly

This place is like Chipotle but healthier options. Service was good since there was no one in line…read morewhen we walked in. Staff kindly explained when we asked questions. I enjoyed my crispy rice bowl! The place is pretty clean and can get busy for sure. After I sat down I saw a long line soon after.

I placed an order on their website last week for delivery, for 4 salads and we only received 3 of…read morethem. And two of the ones we received were missing ingredients. I tried calling to see if I could get a refund for the salad they forgot and they didn't answer and their voicemail was full. So I sent an email and I also sent a message on their contact us page on the website. No one has responded and it's been almost a week! It's disappointing because we've eaten there in the past and enjoyed it but their customer service this time has been terrible!

Food was good. However, pretty expensive for what you are getting. Lady working was very nice and…read moreanswered our questions. Giving subway vibes.