Brunch is that elusive meal that many people wait all week to enjoy. It's something you can enjoy with friends and family where it's acceptable to eat sweet or savory or mix the two. If some in your group want breakfast and others want lunch, brunch is the perfect meal to please everyone.
Typically served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., a satisfying brunch can energize you all day and help you easily tackle all your errands or Sunday shopping. Luckily several quality restaurants in our area serve up some delicious brunch items. So if you're looking to try a new restaurant, read below as our team at Uebelhor & Sons Buick GMC Vincennes shares our list of the best places to get a tasty and fun brunch in Vincennes, Indiana.
Olde Thyme Diner
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If you're looking for feel-good food at a great price, try the Olde Thyme Diner. No matter what you order off the menu, the authentic flavors in each bite and the true-to-Indiana friendly atmosphere will pleasantly surprise you. Plan to go before 10:30 a.m. to get breakfast if you're leaning toward the breakfast side of brunch.
A loyal customer favorite for lunch is the breaded tenderloin dinner, an Indiana classic. This spot gets it right. It's best during the diner's 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday special lunchtime. The dinner starts at $6.25 and comes with two generous servings of your choice of sides. Choose from classics like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, French fries, bean salad, or a combination salad for only 50 cents more.
- Location: 331 Main St., Vincennes.
- Hours:
- 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
- 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday with a limited menu.
The Vincennes Brewing Company
The Vincennes Brewing Company is the ideal destination when you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere, good food, and great drinks at a reasonable price. While the location offers locally crafted beers, local wine, and intimate and fun craft rooms where you can enjoy a drink, snacks, and some great conversation, brunch is an experience. We suggest you try the cheese curds and pretzels. It's the perfect pairing of salty and creamy.
You can't leave without trying a flight of beer or the Vincennes Cream Ale if you want a drink. This location is the perfect addition to the Vincennes community and captures the culture perfectly.
- Location: 124 Main St., Vincennes.
- Hours:
- 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
- 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
- Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
GlennO's Corner Cafe
GlennO's Corner Cafe is a locally operated and family-owned location that's a hidden gem of Vincennes. The menu has a diverse selection of breakfast and lunch items. For a traditional American breakfast, you can't go wrong with ordering GlennO's #2. The order comes with two eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage, toast, taters, and pancakes. Another local favorite and traditional diner classic is GlennO's #3 with two eggs, a country-fried steak with gravy, taters, and toast.
Try the phenomenal Ole German Breakfast for something more on the brunch side. It's a generous serving of food, whether you order the full order starting at $12.50 or the half order for $6.75. The plate is a healthy serving of ham, bacon, sausage, red and green peppers, taters, onions, tomato, scrambled eggs, and cheese smothered in sausage gravy and served with toast. Top your meal off with a warm and freshly brewed coffee with unlimited refills.
- Location: 1402 S. 15th St., Vincennes.
- Hours:
- 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
Dot's
The founder of Dot's, Dot Worland, was dedicated to creating good food for the people of Vincennes and serving it with a warm smile. If you're looking for genuine friendliness and an inviting atmosphere, nothing equals the environment at Dot's. The homemade diner-style food is an ideal option if you're looking for a great brunch. Dot's is a perfect place to sit, chat, munch on some freshly made food, and enjoy some of the kindest and most efficient staff in Vincennes serving you.
Be sure to try the biscuits when you go. For years, loyal customers have sworn the biscuits are the best you'll find in Knox County. The restaurant offers both dine-in and in-store pickup, making this a great place to order from if you want to have a quiet brunch at home but don't want to cook.
- Location: 101 Busseron St., Vincennes.
- Hours:
- 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. daily except Saturday for breakfast.
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch.
Gracie's Restaurant
Gracie's Restaurant, on Main Street in historic Vincennes, is a great place for breakfast and lunch or the perfect spot to cure your sweet tooth during brunch. If you've got a big appetite, try the "Goliath" burrito; it's sure to fill you up. Gracie's is also popular for its cupcakes and other sweet treats, so be sure to grab some pastries and cookies to take with you for a satisfying dessert.
- Location: 711 Main St., Vincennes.
- Hours:
- 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
- Closed Sunday and Monday.
So, there you have it. Uebelhor & Sons Buick GMC Vincennes appreciates the opportunity to share our suggestions for the best places to get brunch in Vincennes, Indiana. Whether meeting friends you haven't seen in a while or treating the family to a filling meal before a shopping trip, these locations will energize you for the day ahead.
What did you think of our list? Did we miss your favorite spot to grab brunch in Knox County? If we did, please let us know. Leave us a message sharing your thoughts, and we'll be happy to check out your idea. You may even find your suggestion added to our list in the future.