Best breakfast in Lafayette! Valerie served us up an amazing first time experience at this classic diner. Sign says they use beef tallow as their cooking oil! Love this spot. I ordered the Drew Brees country fried steak meal with hash browns and biscuits. The root beer jelly was a crazy surprise. Wife had the corn beef hash and eggs breakfast. Everything was 10/10 delicious. Nice cup of joe, the Coffee tasted like a nice breakfast blend, not harsh or bitter. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Great cup of morning joe - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Triple XXX root beer was king of the hill back when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's. Damn fine root beer, too! So imagine my (pleasant) surprise that there was but one Triple XXX restaurant that remained open, carrying the torch (as it were) for that great root beer! So on a nice and humid Saturday, me, hubby, and our little Puppy hopped in the car for a 2+ hr drive to West Lafayette IN for lunch! Of course - we got there - an old-style-diner-like building perched on a hill close to Perdue University in West Lafayette! We were seated in the outdoor "full service" tented section of the restaurant (covered) and perused the menu. After ordering the obligatory Triple XXX root beer (but of course - which came with free refills) we turned to the menu! Hubby ordered the Barney Burger - a 1/4 lb chop steak burger with cheese and grilled onions - as fyi, no burger comes with condiments- you get to "dress your own the way you like it" with condi's on the table. I ordered the Bernie Flowers All-Pro - a 1/4 lb chop steak with lettuce, tomato, onion (which I held) and Miracle Whip (yes!) on a toasty sesame bun. We both got curly fries (which were yummy, btw). Ok- first thoughts- the burgers - while fresh- were a bit dry. Hmm. The lettuce on my Bernie was a nice, crisp, and cold leaf. Yes! The tomato was freshly sliced and - honestly- looked like one I'd cut at home. Sweet! So why the 4 stars - I mentioned the meat was dry? Oh my. Yes, that's the sole demerit. But props to the fries and the awesome Root Beer! We enjoyed it - and just in the nick of time. No sooner did we finish up than a severe thunderstorm rolled into town! So we skedaddled to the car, hopped in, and drove thru drenching rain, super strong winds, some light hail - until we got outta Indiana on our way back to Illinois. Would we come again? Of course! Gotta support places like this-they're an important part of Americana! Check it out yourself and enjoy- as we did! read more

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This is my second time here driving back from Chicago to Ohio and both times I have stopped here for lunch. The first time I got breakfast and a root beer. This time I got a burger and root beer. This isn't fancy food, this is country cooking at it's finest. The root beer is amazing. I should have asked about a root beer float, next time. You walk it and sit where ever you can. It it a long counter that wraps around and the wait staff walk inside it. The fries are yummy, and the burger was perfect for what I needed a solid meal since I hadn't eaten in almost 9 hours. Yep sounds like a personal problem. But hey at least the food here has been perfect both times. Maybe next time I will buy a shirt or at least some root beers to go with me. My burger was a true knife and fork meal. At least I am too old to be wearing my chili all over my beard and shirt. Highly recommend if in the area and it is only 5 miles off the interstate. Drive in and enjoy a yummy meal. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Fries - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Loved the food. Great root beer. It was like taking a trip back in time. Would definitely stop again next time I'm passing through.

I've been coming here since I was a baby, since 1992. My grandpa went to Purdue, then my dad, my uncle, and then me. I live in Wisconsin now, and I haven't been back to campus since I graduated in 2016. My dad is having surgery in Indy tomorrow, so I decided to make Purdue my halfway point for the night. I couldn't not come back to triple xxx. All my memories from being a little kid with my grandpa, to basketball games with my dad, and to eating here one last time after graduation came flooding back. Same great, classic diner food. some things never change. College kids working the counter making all the alumni's feel cool by listening to their stories, the ice cold rootbeer and the barstools that are way too close together. Triple xxx is a staple. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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This was my first visit to Triple XXX Family Restaurant. It did not disappoint. I enjoyed THE BERNIE FLOWERS ALL-PRO, A 1/4lb. chop steak, onion, lettuce, tomato with Miracle Whip on a toasty sesame bun. I prefer burgers well done and this was more like medium. So, if you're going here keep that in mind. Otherwise, it was a delicious burger. I also had onion rings, which were delicious. I chose root beer float to drink and it was probably the best root beer float I've ever had. I couldn't resist taking a 4 pack of root beer home. Despite being incredibly busy, the servers were calm, respectful, and quick. Very nice atmosphere that took me back decades. Highly recommend this iconic restaurant. read more

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Food was just amazing. Service was very friendly and fast, just like a diner. Ambiance was of a legit diner. Great place, great service, great food. I also drove over an hour there and back, and it was totally worth it., read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Root beer - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Cool place to try if you're in the Purdue/West Lafayette area. Wanted to try the peanut butter burger that was featured on Diner's, Drive-In, and Dives. The peanut butter was heavy and wasn't my cup of tea, but it's worth a try! Kind of expensive since no sides are included. The onion rings and breaded mushrooms are not really worth ordering on the side. Loved the root beer! It wasn't too sweet and loved that it was unlimited refills. The restaurant has limited seating, so be prepared to wait but enjoyed the diner feeling. Highly recommend walking to the place and parking somewhere else since parking is very limited. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - The Duane Purvis All American with Onion Rings - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Outstanding double steak burger!! Fresh curly fries. So good!! Everyone there was nice and friendly. read more

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I went here before winter finals with a friend and I wasn't super impressed nor super let down. It's known as a Purdue campus tradition and being from California, I knew I needed to try it. It was cool being at a restaurant that Drew Brees would order at! Service was great, seating area is lunch counter style where you're sitting on stools. I liked how I was able to see the burgers being made. The burger was good it was a bit dry but had a good flavor. I think that it was pretty pricey for an average burger but I think that tradition also adds to the appeal. The fries were pretty good but the star was the root beer. The burger was a usual burger nothing super special or novel but it was definitely satisfying. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Triple xxx Root Beer - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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The food was good, but the wait can be long at times. Just a heads up if you're coming from further away, they do not accept takeout orders if the restaurant is on the busier side. read more

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I've been here a few times in the past 4 years, and it's pretty good . There's plenty of food. The root beer is sweet. The burgers, tenderloin, fries and eggs are all good. We sat outside since the dogs were with us. The seats were uncomfortable and extra cold with the plastic benches in a lattice design . Today was a special occasion and they did zero to help celebrate even though they said they would. The wait to be seated took an extremely long time. The rating is more 3 and a half than 4 (especially given this latest visit) but I tend to be generous overall if possible. read more

I can't say enough good accolades about the wonderful service from our waitress. They have an outdoor tent area to enjoy the food. It comes out quick and everyone liked what they got. My Drew Brees special was nice. I wouldn't get it again because of how fried it was but it was a splurge. read more

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If it makes Guy Fieri's DDD visit then it is good enough to try. A small, close space with some outside tables, weather permitting. We sat at the counter, Valerie was quick to greet us and bring water. She was friendly and suggestive with food choices since we told her we were out of and first time visitors. We had onion rings, fries, especially sweet potato with the marshmallow dipping saice. The cheese burger with grilled onions was delicious. And most of all the traditional Root Beer, served in a frosted mug. Yummy! Suggest you give this spot a try when in Lafayette, Indiana. Thanks Valarie for your courtesy. read more

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Triple XXX is still the fun and iconic place to visit. The counter style seating and diner feel is unique for today's restaurants. The diner is still in good repair for an old facility. The staff does their best to keep the diner moving and counters clean. The staff is generally friendly and focused on business. I was impressed that Dylan was right on top of the refills and filling customer requests quickly. My wife loved the Duane Purvus burger. The combination of beef and peanut butter is unique and very tasty! It really is a must try on one of your visits. I strayed with the onion rings. The ring is a thin and almost stringy piece of onion. The onion had a nice mild taste and a thicker batter. The batter was a bit greasy. However the thin rings and coating were fried just enough to give it a nice crisp. Overall very good ring! The chili dog was not as tasty. I loved the grilled and halved dog. This helps to bring out the meat flavor. The bun was nice and steamed and soft. The dog was topped with chili. I assume it is the same chili as you would get in a bowl. The chili was almost all beans...which is odd for a chili sauce. There were some small pieces of beef in the sauce - but not much. The chili dog really tasted like a hit dog with a thin coating of baked beans. The hot dog was bit more predictable. The grilled dog and steamed bun were as expected. The added relish, onions and ketchup/mustard were right on. The long pickle spear that was laid a top the dog was a great accent! read more

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Please try the peanut butter burger!!!! I'm not a huge peanut butter fan but it was actually so yummy. My breakfast platter was also really tasty. I like all of the fun pictures and decor on the wall, really gives a comfortable vibe. DYLAN IS AN AWESOME SERVER!!!! We loved Dylan!! read more

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Absolutely amazing food, great atmosphere, great servers! We go every time we travel to Lafayette and have never had a bad experience! Take a bigger pair of pants! Portions don't look big but feel massive! read more

The food was diner food GOOD! The service was friendly and helpful. The diner ambiance brought us back to the 50s! It is worth the experience. read more

You know when a place is more than just a good meal, it's an experience? The whole vibe - sitting at the diner counter, the frosty mugs of root beer, the friendly staff - it's all authentic and fun. We stopped here on a road trip and our server Valerie was very helpful, recommending what to get and little tips like, get the gravy on the side, or try the root beer jelly on the biscuits not the toast. I don't eat meat, so I got the cod sandwich which was excellent, and the sweet potato fries. They came with cinnamon marshmallow dipping sauce and our server wrote triple x on it! There are so many extra little things here that make it unique. My son got the Drew Brees with chicken fried steak and my partner got the biscuits and gravy, all were very good. Needless to say, we got some root beer and jelly to go! read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Sweet potato fries with cinnamon marshmallow dipping sauce. - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Guy sent us...and we LOVED our visit! Awesome burgers, root beer, and staff! Well done! read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Triple XXX diners - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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Their pancakes and burgers are so good! Triple X's iconic root beer is something everyone should try. I absolutely love their food and it feels like a cozy diner, and the employees are really kind people. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Pancake - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

The best old school feel! Way better than the one in Washington State! Always get a great burger and a really cold root beer

Great little drive-in in a college town. Best chili cheese fries I've ever had. House made chili. Burger was ok. Breakfast looked great. The Root Beer is really, really good. Bought a pack to take home. read more

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Local staple now. Probably was the same when I went there 25 years ago but I don't really remember it from back then. The place is located near Purdue campus just down toward Wabash from Chauncey Hill Mall. The place is just an old style diner/fast food joint with organization and decor from akin to 1950s American drive-ins, service burgers and Root Beer (very good root beer) in a frosty glass. The root beer is unlimited. The crowd was basically the students and Purdue and mostly parents and prospective students at least at the time that we were there. Burgers are good but I didn't have the Duane Purvis (don't like Peanut Butter, sorry). Place gets busy so expect to wait. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Root beer - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

This is a no frills diner. It was packed and loud. We Ordered for carry out. The person who took my order was kind and patient. She seemed very knowledgeable. Our food was ready within 10 minutes. I got the bert burger with fries. I thought it was a tad expensive for what you got; the fry portion was pretty small, but the flavor was good for both. I'd come back and try some dessert; the root beer float looked delicious. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - The Bert Burger - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Great little spot! Small but mighty! Stopped in for brunch. Super yummy! My husband loved his burger and I loved the cornbeef hash. FYI, it is canned corn beef. Bunch of sweet college students working. There are no tables unless you dine outside. Inside is standard diner counter style. Try the rootbeer!! read more

YUM!!!!! We ate here because of the hype this restaurant got from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives and it lived up to the hype! The space inside is small but they make the most of it! People eat quickly and it's all bar style seating. We came with a group of seven and were sat immediately. We all loved our meals of burgers, fries, breakfast omelettes, milkshakes, root beers, and biscuits and gravy. We will definitely be back and always bring out of towners here too! definitely worth checking out and prices are very fair! read more

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Truly preserving the old school diner experience right down to the counter seating! This Diners Drive-In's and Dives famous spot near the Purdue campus gives you the greasy spoon experience without being anything you would associate with the negativity of "dive". Clean, quaint with super friendly service and fast turnaround. The burgers truly did taste great. Juicy with perfectly grilled onions and on the right kind of bun. The breakfast plates looked good too. I thought the portion of fries was a bit small considering you pay extra. My son got the chicken nuggets, which probably would have been better as a pressed/formed variety because small tenders can get dry. But the batter was excellent flavor-wise. We bought a mug because my husband loves diner mugs (and this mug is good sized!) they sell their root beer too. Definitely recommend stopping here. You get a 1950s feel with 2020s good food quality. Nostalgia the right way! read more

Came here twice, on football Saturday. Once for breakfast and then for dinner, after the game. Both encounters were great. I didn't have to wait on both visits. You do get real cozy with people on both side of you. Try not to order anything that require multiple plates. You'll run out of room. For breakfast, I got the corned beef hash (yes, it is canned) with scrambled eggs, and english muffin and one pancake (two plates lol). It was a simple breakfast. Nothing fancy. Everything was good. I washed it down with a coffee and a root beer. I think everyone was having root beer for breakfast. The 2nd visit was for dinner. And after a great PSU victory, I was seated within a crowd of Purdue fans, which was ok. They were nice. This visit consisted of another root beer and the "Duane Purvis" burger, which is the peanut butter burger. I am a huge fan of a PB burger. And if you've never had PB on a burger, you are missing out. This was pretty good, in comparison to some of the other PB burgers I've had. Next time, I would get it without the lettuce and add bacon. But I did eat the whole thing, along with some curly fries. On both visits, service was good. This is probably a must place to eat when in town. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Corned Beef Hash (canned) with scrambled eggs, english muffin and 1 pancake. - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Long time client! We meet there biweekly for 5 + years. Many regulars! Val is our host at 0700 Community treasure! You've got to check it out! read more

Cheese burger and onion rings. It's such a simple meal. It's easy to screw up (overdone, underdone, no flavor, toppings that aren't fresh). And it's not really that hard to do it right. And Triple XX does it absolutely right. A little challenging to find parking but we got there in the end. Inside, not that busy and I was able to pick a seat all the way through and around so that I wasn't going to have people walking behind me. A friendly young waiter took my order and a few minutes later, burger delivered. Absolutely perfect. Fresh meat, melty cheese, excellent bun, crisp lettuce and tomato. Onion rings were hot and crunchy and perfect with ketchup. This was an absolutely delicious meal. I'm so glad I made it to Triple XXX! [Review 20591 overall - 125 in Indiana - 1572 of 2023.] read more

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I have driven past this restaurant while taking my daughter to Purdue . Finally, I was able to stop and try a wonderful meal. I have to say the food is great and flavorful. The service was outstanding along with the customers. I have put this place on my list. Thank you! read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Giant pancake with flavorful sausage patties. - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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5/5, would definitely go back - just say when! I was pleasantly surprised by this spot. While in Lafayette for a quick bite, my husband was eager to try it after seeing it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Food Network. We're actually planning to watch the episode later today as I haven't seen it, let alone knew about this place. We waited outside for about 15 minutes, watching people come and go - it was so busy! The bar was packed, and it was definitely not what I expected. I had no idea what to expect especially with all the excitement, peanut butter cheeseburger samples, frisbees, and paper hats everywhere! But my goodness, it was fantastic. We shared a delicious Root Beer, and I can only imagine how amazing the float must be. We tried the Peanut Butter Cheeseburger, which I actually really enjoyed - definitely not a topping I would've thought of before. The Barney Burger was packed with juicy flavor, and the onion rings on the side were a must-try. Left feeling full and totally understanding the hype! If you're in the area, don't miss it - and I'm sure locals keep coming back for more! read more

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As a Hoosier, I've been hearing about Triple XXX for years. I finally had a chance to visit when my boyfriend and I came up to Purdue for a weekend to visit his favorite haunts. We first tried to come for a late lunch on a Saturday but the wait was almost an hour for a table, so we came back at 11:30 on the Sunday and only had to wait about 15 minutes. We lucked out getting in when we did because the line was once again getting crazy not long after we were sat at the counter. Seating is a bit tight, service was fine, and the food is reasonably priced. The Duane Pervis All American burger was savory with just a hint of sweetness from the smooth peanut butter sauce. Curly fries were good, and getting a root beer is a must. My boyfriend opted for the chicken and biscuits with onion rings, which were a little too greasy for our liking. The biscuits were fine but definitely came out of a package; he also wasn't a fan of the root beer jelly that came with it. This place is worth a stop to say you've done it--I mean Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives came for a reason--but wouldn't be part of my regular rotation unless you're looking for a greasy meal the morning after a long night out. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - The Duane Purvis All American and a root beer - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

It's worth the stop and I really enjoy the food, ambiance and staff. I will be back again. Keep your great work. Make sure the try the root beer. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - The Duane Purvis All American - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

We had to stop in while we were driving through Purdue. Not having eaten here before we grabbed a seat at the counter and were promptly greeted by our friendly server Aaron. We started with root beer. It reminded me of the root beer my grandfather used to make us on trips to the shore. Both my daughter and I chose the Duane Pervis Burger. If you are a fan of peanut butter this worlds! The fattiness of the burger and the sweetness of the peanut butter makes a savory delight! The fries were perfectly crispy on the side too. Would I get it again?? Definitely. read more

GOOD PRICES AND FOOD IN WEST LAFAYETTE, IN ========================================= The day after my son and new daughter-in-law got married all the twenty-something's that were staying with us wanted to go to Triple XXX for brunch. My son's friends who came down for the wedding from Chicago love this restaurant, so I am glad we got to try it. The whole group graduated from Indiana University except my husband and I. We were in Purdue territory as evidenced by all the employees and their t-shirts, but the IU crowd still loves this restaurant. Our big group of eight all sat at the bar inside. Half of the group ordered the root beer floats. They loved them. I was seriously tempted. Next time I will order one for sure. Several in the group ordered various burgers and they devoured them. I ordered the blt and that was good, but I would have loved some avocado too. They don't have avocado. We will definitely go back when in West Lafayette again which is highly likely considering my daughter-in-law's family lives there. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - BLT - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

Bucket list and had to try. Came with 3 of my friends. Ordering was fast and food was so delicious. Had a special burger with peanut butter sauce. Who thinks of that! Will be back next time I visit. read more

As a first-time visitor to Lafayette and big-time fan of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, I knew we needed to stop at XXX. The good: The servers were super friendly and attentive even though they were slammed. I was not brave enough to try the peanut butter burger, so I decided on a breaded tenderloin and cole slaw. It was pretty good, you could tell everything was fresh. The not-so-good: It was slammed, so it was wall to wall people and it was hot. The seating inside is barstool seating around all around the outside so you're staring straight at strangers while you eat. As introverted people, my family did not enjoy that. But, there are tables outside if that's what you prefer. I think it just didn't sink in until we had already sat down. It seemed like a good mix of tourists and locals. read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Breaded Tenderloin and cole slaw - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana

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sat outside. SOOOO MANY BEES and they would not leave us alone. we wanted to move inside but it was too late because we already ordered and the line got way too long. definitely sit inside it's worth the wait to not have to deal with bees. good hangover food overall read more

Triple XXX Restaurant - Triple XXX Breakfast Special - Diners Near Me - West Lafayette, Indiana