Heather’s guidebook
Food scene
Muncie has a variety of great dining and drinking options depending on your price point and taste. Here's my tops per category: //
CASUAL DINING WITH GOOD BEER:
1. Twin Archer Brewpub (family friendly)
2. Savages Ale House (no kids allowed)
3. Roots Burger Bar (family friendly) //
HIGH-END DINING:
1. Ron Lahody's Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse
2. The Neely House
3. Vera Mae's
4. Osteria //
CULTURAL CUISINE:
1. Dumpling House
2. Tuppee Tong Thai
3. Cholula Mexican
4. Sitara Indian Restaurant
5. Thai Kitchen
6. Casa Del Sol //
BEER BARS:
1. Guardian Brewery
2. Twin Archer Brewpub
3. Fickle Peach
4. Savages
5. Heorot
6. Be Here Now
7. Elm Street
An easy 10 minute walk down University Avenue, The Cup has been a Village staple for decades. You can expect good coffee and sandwiches (the Sunrise is my favorite) in a quirky atmosphere filled with locals. When the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is the best place to sit and people watch while enjoying your caffeine!
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The Cup
1606 W University AveAn easy 10 minute walk down University Avenue, The Cup has been a Village staple for decades. You can expect good coffee and sandwiches (the Sunrise is my favorite) in a quirky atmosphere filled with locals. When the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is the best place to sit and people watch while enjoying your caffeine!
Probably the closest bar/restaurant, Savages has quick and affordable bar food and a great selection of craft brews. It can get busy on weekend nights and seating is at a premium, so arrive early if you plan to stay late!
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Savage's Ale House
127 N High StProbably the closest bar/restaurant, Savages has quick and affordable bar food and a great selection of craft brews. It can get busy on weekend nights and seating is at a premium, so arrive early if you plan to stay late!
Sightseeing
With over 1,000 pieces of art on display, this free museum is a must-see when in Muncie. It's open M-F 9-4:30 and on Saturday and Sunday 1:30-4:30. On the weekends, parking isn't a problem along the drive that runs through the old quad and it's a scenic walk up to the front of the museum. Bring a picnic and made a day of it!
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David Owsley Museum of Art
2021 W Riverside AveWith over 1,000 pieces of art on display, this free museum is a must-see when in Muncie. It's open M-F 9-4:30 and on Saturday and Sunday 1:30-4:30. On the weekends, parking isn't a problem along the drive that runs through the old quad and it's a scenic walk up to the front of the museum. Bring a picnic and made a day of it!
The gardens at Minnetrista are open to the public year round and are definitely worth checking out. Just a short walk east down University to the White River Greenway, walk north and you'll find yourself at Minnetrista Boulevard. This picturesque road takes you in front of the Ball Family mansions. You will feel transported back in time to the gas boom that helped build our great city.
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Minnetrista
1200 N Minnetrista PkwyThe gardens at Minnetrista are open to the public year round and are definitely worth checking out. Just a short walk east down University to the White River Greenway, walk north and you'll find yourself at Minnetrista Boulevard. This picturesque road takes you in front of the Ball Family mansions. You will feel transported back in time to the gas boom that helped build our great city.