Explore the Soup, Salad, & Sandwich Trail!

Long trips, hot days, and quick meals combine to create the mouthwatering combos found along this trail—get a fast, healthy, light spread that can go with you along your travels. The simple meals mean they are quick to serve, yet have a great taste and are able to use local ingredients—and reduce stress. As these are often classic homemade meals, they can bring back those warm memories without the time and money spent making them.

Each location offers a variety of options that allow everyone in the group to be satisfied! From classic tomato soup and grilled cheese to the more foreign-inspired tortilla soup and Panzanella salad, guests will get a filling meal and memorable experience. Add stops along the Soup, Salad, & Sandwich trail to your road trip for a fantastic meal to either grab-and-go or dine-in.

 

Aaron's on the Square

Chicago-style pizza, delicious soups, sandwiches, a salad Bar, and coffee are all readily available int this Rockville location.

Art's Pizza No. 1

We do things the right way; making many of our own fresh ingredients every day from the dough to the fresh Italian sausage and roast beef.

Ballard's in the Atrium

Enjoy the West Baden Signature Bloody Mary or your favorite cocktail and lighter fare under the dome. Taste seasonal drink favorites like a Hot Cobbler, Butter Beer or martini selections.

Barking Cow

Locally owned! Serving lunch, dinner, beverages and coffee. And of course old-fashioned ice cream downtown Gaston.

Big Sky Steak & Spirits

Big Sky Steak & Spirits offers a unique upscale dining experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere, serving some of the finest steaks, seafood, and entrees in the Midwest.

Boathouse Restaurant

An upscale casual restaurant overlooking beautiful Winona Lake. Our menu features steaks, ribs, chops, pasta, seafood, and gourmet sandwiches.

Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery

Located in Danville, the Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery serves baked goods such as cakes, bread, and pies and as a cafe that serves breakfast and sandwich foods to all its customers.

Cammack Station

Cammack Station is a place where friends gather, people smile, and the nostalgic presence is a welcome break from today’s chain restaurants.

Corn Crib Cafe

Known for their homemade daily specials, in-house breads, and locally sourced meats they have stayed true to their mission to serve fresh, homemade meals everyday.

Creekside Lodge

Known for their Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, fish, soups, salads, and desserts. They will take reservations, good For groups, good For kids, amazing ambiance in outdoor seating.

Dooley O'Tooles

ocated on the original Tenderloin Trail™ in Hamilton County, Indiana. Dooley O’Tooles is a locally owned and operated Hoosier pub with a hint or Irish fare in Carmel.

Erika's Place

A lil "hole in the wall " place, with good down home cookin'. Homemade specials daily, homemade desserts, and lots of good company.

Fashion Farm

Located in Ligonier, Fashion Farm is a restaurant and farm with many seasonal events. This restaurant provides food and treats for customers as the enjoy the seasonal festivities there.

Fireside Inn

Serving customers since 1950, "It's a family tradition". Featred in Episode 3 of Beyond the Tree Tower podcast, "The Fried Chicken Trail".

Folkies Tavern

"Cheers" type pub offers great atmosphere and great fun! Select your musical favorites from our jukebox Terrificc homemade soups and sandwiches. Short orders are their specialty.

FoxGardin Family

FoxGardin Family is a restaurant in Fishers/Geist that focuses on bringing fresh local ingredients to a family style restaurant in an atmosphere that appeals to all ages.

Geraldine's Kitchen

A family-owned breakfast and lunch diner, Geraldine's Kitchen features omelets, French toast, pancakes, and egg platters for breakfast plus grilled cheese, burgers, salads, and more.

Hostess House

Located in Marion, The Hostess House is a historic building that also serves lunch for sight-seers that have come to view the mansion.

Iron Kettle

For lunch and dinner specializing in handcrafted meals such as baked steak dinner, Whitefish Dinner, Hoosier pork tenderloin sandwiches, chicken and noodles.

Jo-Jo's Pretzels

They are proud of the high quality service and food provided to locals and tourists in Shishewana; award-winning chili, pretzles, dips, soups, sandwiches, and ice cream.

Kimmel House

Located in Kimmell, The Kimmel House is a historic home that offers food to customers during Breakfast and Lunch. This house is a great stop along both historical and culinary trips.

Legends of Notre Dame

We are located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, 100 yards south of Notre Dame Stadium, and dedicated to serving the best of the best!

Little Sheba's Restaurant

Located in Richmond, Little Sheba's Restaurant began as a sandwich shop but has since expanded as generations have passed. Now they serve a wide host of food for all of their guests to enjoy.

Main Street Roasters

With an environment where all ages are expected to visit and find a comfortable and safe space, Main Street Roasters offers community and a sense of belonging.

Maxine's on Green

At Maxine's On Green they use the finest and freshest ingredients to create food that will fill your belly and warm your heart.

Mayberry Cafe

The Mayberry Café is a friendly family restaurant in Danville, Indiana open since 1989. Come join the fun at the Mayberry Café!

Midwest Cafe & Market

Midwest Cafe and Market is the leading bakery, cafe, and lunch spot for health conscious individuals who lead active lifestyles.

Mongo General Store

Mongo General Store is a fantastic place to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack on the go. Their popular succulent pork burger is a favorite among locals and visitors.

Muldoon's

Located on the original Tenderloin Trail™ in Hamilton County, Indiana. Muldoon’s is an Irish pub located in the Arts & Design District in Carmel.

Mulligan's at Crestview

Join Mulligan’s Bar and Grill for a post-game dinner or a delicious meal for the family! Enjoy any of our freshly made options, prepared just the way you want it.

Nigh Brewpub

A sister-owned brewery of Brew Link, Nigh offers indoor and outdoor seating in a laid-back environment.

Patrick's Grille

Offering weekly speacils in addition to our regular menu and fresh fish every Firday. Choose wines by the bottle or glass from our extinsive wine list, or enjoy one of your craft beers on tap!

Payne's Restaurant

Payne's cooks with only the freshest local ingredients and meat, and supports local art and culture by hosting acoustic concerts and art/photography shows throughout the year.

Pea-Fections

Wonderful food, invigorating coffee, and more can be found in this wonderful stop along the Coffe & Tea Romm Trail!

Primo

New Castle's most refined dining destination Located on Broad Street in downtown New Castle, Indiana, Primo offers Italian cuisine with a fusion twist.

Rosie's Place

Rosie’s Place is a warm, inviting café on the square in Noblesville featuring homemade, Midwestern fare. The menu changes daily and seasonally, in order to bring you the best selection of…

Schimpff's Confectionery

Treat yourself to candy, fudge, ice cream, and soda fountain treats and sandwiches at one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses.

Sgt. Preston's of the North

Great pub food, friendly service, and seasonal dining on the largest outdoor patio in Lafayette. Enjoy Happy Hour on Friday nights and live music on Saturday nights.

Shawna Rae's

From Scratch Bakery offering cupcakes, cheesecakes and many other homemade desserts. They use quality ingredients in the bakery to ensure a great treat.

Snaps

In 1872 Cornelius Hurst constructed a saloon and boarding house on the corner of Twelfth and Main Streets in Jasper.

Southside Soda Shop

Built in the early 1900s the building was initially opened as a grocery store in 1910. In the 1940s the original Bastian Blessings soda fountain was installed where it still remains!

Sunshine and Cinnamon Cafe

Located in Alexandria, Sunshine and Cinnamon Cafe prides itself on making everything from scratch. While they are mostly known as a sweet treat they also serve breakfast and lunch.

Taylor's Dairy

70 Flavors of Hand Dipped Ice Cream, soups, sandwiches, pretzels, nachos, coneys and our delicious crushed ice with a fountain drink.

The Bank

Established in 2002 and has serves the local Pendleton area; check out the full-service bar and mouthwatering menu!

The Mean Bean Bistro & Brew

Summer Salads are handcrafted using the freshest local produce available, and a variety homemade of pastries and weekly coffee drink are avalible.

The Ranch

The Ranch is a swanky, quaint cafe featuring a full espresso bar, zesty fare of foods, and specialty cocktails.

Tuttle Orchards

Located in Greenfield, Tuttle Orchards is both a great place to get apples and a great place to find farm-fresh groceries.

Whatchamacakes

A sweet specialty bakery and coffee bar dedicated to fulfilling any and all cravings for sugary sweets and envigorating caffine.