Cloverdale Kitchen Travel Plaza — Restaurant in Cloverdale

I took a chance that this would be an acceptable place for a 34hr reset based on the following. Others have remarked on the quality of food as being unsatisfactory. So, I looked nearby, saw the Mexican restaurant had good reviews and figured I'd just get food across the street (turns out the food there was unpleasant as well). Right off the bat, i saw the parking lot, though big, was on a hillside and had been made following the hill contour, leaving everyone who parks here on vertically angled ground, sleeping on a vertical angle- some places the angle is steeper than in other places, and the lot surface is old somewhat broken up asphalt with some significant potholes. Next, there was a line to use the crappers, and the empty crapper was plugged and nasty- I walked out and didn't return for their bathrooms. Asked if they charge for showers- was told $12; if I'm paying $12 for a shower, I expect a clean shower room- it wasn't, the floor definitely needed to be cleaned, as well as the whole floor and some of the walls leading up to the 2nd floor showers; not sure what it was, but there was a slightly repulsive scent in the air heading up to the shower rooms- probably a matter of cleaning the place. After seeing how run down the Cloverdale Travel Plaza is, as well as finding the one restaurant I was counting on to be good only to find out it isn't, I wouldn't risk doing my laundry here and wouldn't recommend doing a 34hr reset here, not with other and better options outside indianapolis and st louis, options which have higher standards for cleanliness and food quality. Oddly enough, the owner posted signs for fees for littering but does not have any dumpsters or trash bins in the parking lot- apparently oblivious to why people left trash laying around. To the owner of Cloverdale Travel Plaza- it's not working out- you need to either up your standards and invest in fixing the problems or take a serious look at selling the truckstop to someone who actually knows what they're doing and knows how to make it work in a way that strengthens rather than weakens...

Steer Clear of the Cloverdale Travel Plaza: A Pit Stop from Hell Let me tell you, folks, if you're cruising down the highway and see the Cloverdale Travel Plaza beckoning like a mirage in the distance, do yourself a favor and keep cruisin'. This ain't a rest stop worthy of your weary car tires or rumbling stomach. It's more like a roadside nightmare disguised as a convenience oasis.

First off, the parking lot. Think off-roading course meets garbage dump. Potholes big enough to swallow a Smart car, cracks that could launch your grandma's sedan airborne, and enough spilled fuel to power a small island. The whole thing tilted at an alarming angle, too, leaving my coffee sloshing and my sense of balance questioning life choices.

Speaking of questionable choices, let's talk food. Prices so inflated they'd make Scrooge McDuck blush. A stale hot dog cost me more than a first-run movie ticket, and the "grilled chicken salad" turned out to be a pile of iceberg lettuce drowning in mayonnaise, with a lone, petrified chicken nugget perched mournfully on top. My advice? Pack your own PB&Js, unless you fancy paying highway robbery premiums for lukewarm disappointment.

But wait, the fun doesn't stop there! To escape this culinary atrocity, I attempted to leave, only to be faced with another injustice: parking fees that'd make a Wall Street banker raise an eyebrow. For the "privilege" of enduring potholes and overpriced bologna, they wanted to extort another ten bucks from my already empty wallet.

In conclusion, the Cloverdale Travel Plaza is a monument to highway robbery disguised as a pit stop. It's a pothole-ridden, over-priced, tastebud-torturing purgatory that should be avoided at all costs. Take my word for it, keep driving. There's a gas station down the road with vending machines and a slightly less treacherous parking lot. Your stomach, your budget, and your sanity...

I would like to start out this review by not only sharing about my personal experiences here But, also providing the latest updated information so that you will not be negatively influenced by previous reviews that have already been posted.

Parking:

As of January 1, 2024 the $10.00 parking fee has been canceled. Although, the parking lot is big & paved there are a few areas that can be rougher too navigate through but not anything you wouldn't experience in any construction zone across this country.

Staff:

The graciousness that was displayed towards me & other customers was top notch and made my entire experience very pleasant.

Food:

I ate at the restraunt and was very satisfied with not only the quality But, also how it was presented. I had eggs, corn beef hash & toast. The beverage came in a larger than normal sized cup unlike most restraunts today. The food was prepared exactly how I had ordered it and came to my table in less time than I had anticipated. For dessert I had chocolate mouse pie and everything that I ordered was perfect in every way. There are also other food choices if you might want to grab something and go. Mr. Biggs fried chicken is available with a newly opened Hunt Brothers Pizza. Personally, regardless of what you choose to eat your customer service experience will make everything just taste that much better.

Let's Talk About Prices:

Pricing for food & beverage were below average for what you would pay elsewhere But, yet the quality & portion sizes were more than enough for a big appetite.

Please don't miss out on an opportunity for Great Food, Excellent customer service and Fantastic prices when you are in Cloverdale, Indiana.

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