Jonathan Byrd's Cafeteria - Greenwood, IN

A huge cafeteria with a cornucopic array of meats, salads and lovely heartland pies. Among the most memorable dishes were macaroni and cheese with a good portion of crusty, chewy top-cheese, a buttermilk drop biscuit that is a textural joy, and bread pudding laced with slices of cooked-soft apple and plenty of sweet caramel sauce.

90% Approval Rating (10 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

fried chicken ($6.00)

turkey pot pie ($5.00)

caramel bread pudding ($2.00)

Corn bread stuffing ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Jonathan Byrd’s boasts that it is America’s biggest cafeteria, and we wouldn’t argue. The serving line is eighty-eight feet long with a minimum of twenty entrees at any one time (serving continuously from 10:45 to 8:45 daily) as well as countless vegetable side dishes, ..." [Read More].

rowens

January 28, 2005

"I had a chance to spend New Year's Eve here two years ago while I was in town on a business trip. There was an old-fashioned gospel singing going on and the cafeteria had converted to a flat rate charge of $25 which included a limited all you can eat menu and the ..." [Read More].

jasonw

February 01, 2004

"Six hours of driving and looking forward to the largest cafeteria was met with disapointment. The long line of food laid out cafeteria style was fun. From the appetizers to the entrees to the sides to the desserts there was plenty to keep the brain and stomach in ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

10/26/2002 - Michael Stern, $10

Map & Directions

100 Byrd Way, Greenwood, IN
317-887-8888

http://www.jonathanbyrds.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"For us, looking at the brilliant-colored Jell-Os in a cafeteria line is like browsing among precious gems at Harry Winston. The dark ones in this picture are grape flavor."
Michael Stern

""I figured the cafeteria line would be almost a third as long as a football field," Jonathan Byrd wrote. "I was thinking about what could well be the world's largest cafeteria.""
Michael Stern

"Our kind of salads! In the foreground: carrot-raisin-marshmallow; in the back: creamy peas."
Michael Stern

"A serving of caramel bread pudding. One of about two dozen irresistible desserts along the Jonathan Byrd cafeteria line."
Michael Stern

"Roast beef is carved to order. Then choose from a few dozen side dishes to go with it. Of course, we'll take mashed potatoes every time."
Michael Stern

"We find the experience of going through a good cafeteria line absolutely thrilling."
Michael Stern

"A buttermilk drop biscuit: farm baking at its best. It's rich and crumbly, good to eat along with any meat or to crumble atop a serving of vegetables. "
Michael Stern