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    Triple XXX Restaurant

    4.0 (802 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    TRIPLE XXX RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Char D.

    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.

    Cheeseburger and onion rings
    Roger S.

    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.

    The Duane Purvis All American with Onion Rings
    Kimberly F.

    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.

    Root beer
    Josh N.

    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.,

    Joe S.

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

    Triple xxx Root Beer
    Aubrey H.

    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.

    Brooke H.

    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.

    Olga S.

    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.

    Sweet potato fry sauce
    Mary W.

    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.

    Onion Rings
    Dale B.

    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!

    Root beer
    Kathy N.

    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!!

    Sweet potato fries with cinnamon marshmallow dipping sauce.
    Heidi G.

    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!

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    Cool place!! Great food! Great service! Can't wait to come back!! Highly recommend the root beer float

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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.

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

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    Lunch hour, between 11-2pm

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    Original scrambler with toast & extra crispy hasbrowns
    Original scrambler with toast & extra crispy hasbrowns
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    French toast with pecans and bacon
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