Highest-rated restaurants in Muncie by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Muncie, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Pizza King
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 East McGalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 304 West Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 511 West Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Sue's Kitchen /Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1413 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#26. 1925 Pubhouse - Muncie
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 625 South High St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sunshine Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3113 North Oakwood Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Diners, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#24. McAlister's Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 East Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Roots Burger Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Yats
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1625 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cammack Station
- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9200 West Jackson St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Thai Smile 2
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 North Tillotson Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chava's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1801 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Red Apple Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3001 North Oakwood Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. By Hand and Fork
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1617 Wheeling Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Ron Lahody Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 231 South Walnut Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Butcher, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Casa Del Sol
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sitara Indian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1606 West McGalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dumpling House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 West White River Blvd. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Twin Archer Brewpub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Charles St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Vera Mae's Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, New American, French
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Amazing Joe's Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 North Wheeling Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Concannon's Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4801 North Baker Lane Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 North Broadway Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Savage's Ale House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 North High St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Greek's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tuppee Tong Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 West Main St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 3201 West Bethel Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Downtown Farm Stand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 East Main St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Organic Stores, Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ninja of Japan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 831 Tillotson Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Soup, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sea Salt & Cinnamon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.