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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 304 West Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 511 West Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Roots Burger Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sunshine Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3113 North Oakwood Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Diners, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. 1925 Pubhouse - Muncie

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 625 South High St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Yats

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1625 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Red Apple Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3001 North Oakwood Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Thai Smile 2

- Rating: 4.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 North Tillotson Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. McAlister's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 East Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Sitara Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1606 West McGalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Sue's Kitchen /Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1413 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Penn Station

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3313 North Everbrook Lane Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Hunnicutt's Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1101 South Burlington Drive Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. By Hand and Fork

- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Wheeling Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Ron Lahody Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 231 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Butcher, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Vera Mae's Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, New American, French
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Dumpling House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 West White River Blvd. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Twin Archer Brewpub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Charles St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. MCL Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 Granville Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Casa Del Sol

- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 North Broadway Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Amazing Joe's Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 North Wheeling Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Savage's Ale House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 North High St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Greek's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Concannon's Bakery Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4801 North Baker Lane Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Rosebud Coffee House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1805 South Hoyt Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tuppee Tong Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 West Main St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3201 West Bethel Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Downtown Farm Stand

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 East Main St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Organic Stores, Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ninja of Japan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 831 Tillotson Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Soup, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.