Middle Road Inn — Restaurant in Indiana Township

I leave this review out of sheer disappointment with whom I assume may be a manager but I’m not sure.

Let me start by saying, I really enjoyed my first experience when I came with just my husband. Food was decent and we enjoyed the atmosphere and the wonderful girls who ran around like crazy keeping the buffet neat, clean and organized. The omelet station was an awesome addition as well.

The disappointment arises when I called to make a reservation due to my family coming into town. (This is a week in advance that I’m calling.) I wanted to share this experience with my out-of-town family. I have a family member who has severe food allergy to dairy causing anaphylaxis. - Like how some people have issues with peanuts.

The first girl I spoke to and made the reservation with was awesome. I had asked about food allergies/ restrictions and was passed over to a man who I’m guessing is a manager, again, not sure.

He started off by telling me how busy they were going to be with big parties that day (mine was only a group of 8) and I would have to buy the buffet for my family member. Keep in mind, I didn’t care about the price as long as I could have this allergy accommodated. I asked if they would be able to just cook some bacon and home fries/whichever potato it was separately in the back to be certain it would not be contaminated with any other ingredients to keep my family member safe. I would have paid buffet price for this also. He made me feel as if I was a bother calling to ask these questions.

That’s when it became super disappointing, I held them to a higher standard due to previous experience. My thoughts on that have definitely been altered. They will not accommodate you if you have any type of food allergy or restriction. They are more concerned with telling you how busy they will be with other people that day. Again, it’s super disappointing. I really thought they would be better than that since they seemed like such a nice establishment. Not that I matter in the big picture, but I won’t be returning. I hope other people with allergies/ dietary restrictions see this saves them the...

Easter brunch on 4/20/25 was completely disappointing. Maybe a 2/10, if that. Website says prices may vary, but the price was more than double than the price listed on their website and no notice at all. They didn't provide a menu when we sat down and pricing wasn't listed anywhere in the restaurant. I was shocked when the bill came. $135 for 3 people who only drank coffee and water with the buffet. The food options weren't that great or different to warrant such an increase. Waitress brought one drink to our table and we never saw her again, but she gave herself an 18% tip for doing nothing. So many people and they ran out of food fast. Staffing and service was worse than the price of the food or the food. They had actual children (maybe 10-12 year old boys) making waffles in the buffet line. The boys were touching the food and wiping their faces and goofing off with each other. It was very unsanitary and unsafe for young children to be working in food service especially during a busy Easter brunch. The woman making the made to order omelets in the next station was constantly yelling at the boys. The boys also delivered the omelets to the tables. I haven't been to a brunch there in many years, but it didn't seem like it was the first one the boys worked at. When I first saw them, I thought "oh cute kind of like a take your child to work day". Then I saw how much work they were actually doing and how they were treated and it wasn't cute at all it was disgusting, unsafe and unsanitary. I would never go back for brunch or...

Reasonably priced BUFFET-Style breakfast. At 10A-10:30 it is very busy.

Waffles, pasta, chicken, green beans, salad, rolls, carved ham, omelets, and potatoes are a few of the offerings.

The POTATOES are by far the best we've had at any breakfast. The WAFFLES are light, crisp, consistently filled and delicious. The Food was constantly being added, freshened, etc.

The cost is $17 a person and juice is $3 as is coffee, so expect to spend around $21 a person, we didn't' order alcohol so I can't quote that.

If you don't eat meat your options are a bit more sparse: Potatoes, waffles, salad, bread, beans, or seafood (if you eat seafood)

If you are vegan, don't go, you won't have options.

Why 4 Not 5 Stars?

The DESSERTS are minimalistic as far as breakfast buffets go, offering 2, on the far side of the room where you enter,( you might not even notice them) and wish they were donuts, not a pudding and a brownie, kind of pathetic for a brunch dessert, not even cookies, but that's just IMO.

There are NO sneeze guards on the buffet. I am mentioning this solely for those patrons that love to eat at a buffet but really want a sneeze guard associated with their dining experience, cause that is NOT happening here. (do note that the staff was maintaining the food area, nonstop, and it was clean without transfer of serving utensils)

Tip: If you prefer to NOT smell like the food, sit in the bar area instead of the main dining area, many were, because there is no exhaust fan and you will smell like...