Best restaurant around these parts. Unassuming from the outside, very nice atmosphere on the inside. Fun menus, unique mugs, cozy booths. Â Nice selection of coffee drinks, and now a selection of Indiana wines and beers (and a few on tap - Three Floyd FTW!). Â Some of these other reviewers must have been here on a bad day, as I have always had very friendly and knowledgeable servers.
The food here is top-notch. Â The portions are just right and each dish is unique, fresh, and tasty. Â Some of my favorites include the everything oatmeal, the omelets, and the goat cheese/turkey/bacon wrap. Â Great soups, beef stew, and other comfort food. I've only heard good things about the fish pie, and I'll try that next time. All the desserts are scrumptious.
It's surprising to find a hidden place like this out here - it seems that it is the type of restaurant you would find in a big city or culture-rich college town.
I know people who drive 45 minutes just to come here. If you live in the area, you should be coming here regularly. If you're traveling and want a change from the same old Cracker Barrel (which is next door), fast food, or Dennys, check out Paynes - you won't be disappointed!
Great food. Terrible service!
I went in for an evening date, and our server didn't introduce himself. He rushed us, seemed very apathetic, didn't offer desert options (I wanted to try the custard!) but instead just gave me the check, and said "I'm going to go, but you guys have a good night." I was shocked. There was over an hour until closing time.
Toasted cheese sandwich in a bowl of tomato soup!! Yep, that's right!! Â Yum!! Â
Don't be misled, some of you will only give Payne's 3 or 4 stars BUT for Grant County, IN...this is a 5-Star joint!!
It's cool...it's hipster AND the food is good...really good. Â The ambiance is warm and inviting. Â The menu items are diverse as well as local. Â The drink menu is very good. Â You won't be disappointed... stop by for a wonderful dining experience.
This is by far one of my favorite little places in the area. Â The food is absolutely amazing. Â The soups are to die for, the sandwiches are tasty (and the right size...no giant globs of goo on bread here), and my wife said the fish pie was the best she has ever had (and she's British, so that's saying something!) Â
The staff is always super friendly and on top of it. Â We try to drive up to Gas City to go here every month or so and it is always worth it. Â Actually, it is hard to drive north on 69 and pass the exit without stopping. Â
Bravo to Payne's!
Stopped here on a trip north of Indy a couple of nights ago. We were delighted to discover a non fast food joint so close to the interstate and a perfect fit for a break from highway driving.
Payne's offer a fun, eclectic mix of vintage furnishings with simple satisfying food choices and a very pleasant surprise so close to I-69.
My Cauliflower Bisque was delicious with a very pleasant spiciness. Â Our shared desert was bread pudding chocked full of dried fruits, cherries, apricot, raisins and nuts and was served warm with homemade vanilla custard. YUM! Â Prices were quite reasonable.
On the downside, the exterior lighting is dim and service was a bit slow but, Â we arrived just after a group of six and just as a group of 8 were checking out with each having separate checks.
 I will go again next trip on that highway.  BTW,we  wouldn't have found this place without YELP or Google maps.  It's worth a stop when in Central Indiana.
Experienced yet another FANTASTIC meal at Payne's Custard & Coffee Shop yesterday for lunch. My b/f had the Fish Pie (i know right, sounds like something you would NEVER order in theory  lol)  HOWEVER, it was INCREDIBLE!  A generous portion of quality cod, mixed into a wonderful pot-pie type gravy with veggies, and served up with the mouthwatering, homemade garlic mashed potatoes (they seem to be made with yukon gold potatoes, but not confirmed on this). The combination is wickedly good!
I opted for the oversized club sandwich served on quality panini style bread, fresh spinach leaves, generous portions of healthy turkey, and a special spread that you could eat with a spoon! Â I only got the 1/2 order and it was more than enough.
the BEST part of the meal, which is always why you have a meal, is to get to the dessert! Â Oh, yeah, baby ... the dessert ... (my mouth is watering just thinking about it!) The STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING! Â Omg ... served up with their homemade vanilla frozen custard ... it's to die for and I'm not kidding. Â It comes in a generous, but not overwhelming portion, you aren't sure whether to dive in with a spoon or fork, by the end of it you've used both I assure you. Â :)
Service was AWESOME! Very friendly from the time we entered the door, and continued until we left.
I just can't say enough great things about Payne's ... this place is on our continual "eats" jaunt and will remain there until we've had everything on the menu.
The Brits do it right!
I'll add this to the Paleo List gladly. However, why only 3 you might ask? Well...I do expect my servers-although very nice and friendly-to know their menu. It's important form all aspects from preventing food allergy reactions to advising on a lunch selection.
Fun coffee menu...very hipster!
I have traveled to almost every part of this country and take pride in finding local gems and this is one of them no doubt. Â The service was a little slow, but it is worth the wait. Â The club sandwich was huge and so good and then I went back for dinner and had the pulled pork wrap which was very good as well. Â I will be eating all three meals there tomorrow as I have a day off for my last day in the area. Â I think this is the type of place that every dish is probably good.
Review Source:Inventive soups, creative grilled cheese sandwiches, beautiful presentation, great coffee, homemade art. Â Also the only place I have ever taken a picture of my food to show someone else.
If you are ever in the middle of nowhere, take the time to stop.
Not cheap, but worth every penny.
Great food.
Warm, friendly service in a spotless dining room. Flavors and quality well above any locally available fast food or chain restaurant. Locally sourced fresh ingredients make a tremendous difference. On site coffee roasting, too. The food and drink menu is clever, professionally presented, and delicious.
What a treat to find a restaurant that doesn't compromise quality for quantity.
Affordable.
What a pleasant surprise yo find this little joint off of I-69 on my drive from Indy back to Michigan. Â If this place were in the city, it would get 2 or 3 stars. But because it's in Gas City, Indiana where you normally would stop only to get gas, it is a solid 4! Â The Puccini tastes something in between iced coffee and a milkshake. Â Worth a try.
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