Hollyhock Hill - Indianapolis, IN

Fish, shrimp, and steak are options, but this chicken is skillet-fried and wonderful, served with pan gravy. To go with it there are bowls of mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn niblets, as well as hot breads with apple butter. All these trustworthy selections are replenished for as long as anyone at the table wants to keep eating them, but it's the chicken that makes you want to eat 'til you bust.

80% Approval Rating (10 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Fried Chicken Dinner ($17.00)

Peppermint Ice Cream (N/A)

Biscuits and Apple Butter (N/A)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"In 1928, on a quiet street at the northernmost outskirts of Indianapolis, a restaurant named the Country Cottage started serving family-style chicken dinners. The city has grown around it and the name was changed to honor the hollyhock bushes on the lawn, but the ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

8110 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN
317-251-2294

http://www.hollyhockhill.com/

Hours & Policies

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

"Our waitress estimated that 90% of the diners here order the crunchy crusted fried chicken."
buffetbuster

"Instead of the vanilla ice cream, you can opt to end your meal in true Hoosier style with peppermint ice cream."
buffetbuster

"Firm, warm biscuits and apple butter begin your meal."
buffetbuster

"Don't let the boring appearance of the salad fool you. The homemade sweet and sour vinaigrette dressing makes a big impression. You can buy bottles of the dressing to take home with you."
buffetbuster

"Meals here conclude with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and the chance to pour on as much chocolate, butterscotch, or creme de menthe sauces as you want. "
buffetbuster

"Buffetbuster's close-up of a piece of Hollyhock Hill chicken shows the crunch of its crust."
Michael Stern

"Hollyhock Hill serves supper Tuesday through Saturday and is open Sunday from noon. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern

"Sign of excellent family-style chicken dinners since 1928 (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern