Lebanon Milky Way

Stop by here for the first time today for a quick cup of chili and a salad based on strong ratings. It was great to see a lot of the local law-enforcement and construction folks here and even though the place was nearly full. I was quickly served at what I thought was a very good price and the portions were ample.I would definitely go here again

My wife and I stopped into the Lebanon Milky Way for a quick bite, in between holiday shopping sessions as we headed toward Indy on the northwest side.So, my bacon cheeseburger was very good. Thick, juicy, and it reminded me of a backyard burger that I've made for myself several times. In terms of ambiance and Service: This restaurant is a non-chain 'throwback' to the family-owned burger joints that I went to in the 1970's. If you're coming here expecting the employees to be wearing uniforms (uniforms do, of course, imply purpose...), to be smiling, and to be carrying themselves in a generally professional and tidy manner, then you might want to keep driving and go elsewhere. It was clear that I was dining in a very ... casual .. environment. I think that's part of the charm here, and that's the mood they're going for, but just understand what you're in for. Fine dining this isn't.

I was intrigued that an ice cream joint in Lebanon, Indiana, would have taquitos on their menu. Taquitos? I almost never see taquitos in Midwest Mexican restaurants, let alone an ice cream place in a small town. But I love taquitos, so against my better judgement, I ordered some taquitos from Lebanon Milky Way.And you know what? The taquitos here are exactly what you'd think taquitos would be from an ice cream joint in Lebanon, Indiana. Picture ground beef rolled up in a soft flour tortilla and fried until pale blond. But I give Lebanon Milky Way an E for effort, and a T for nice try. We also got a taco, because why the heck not. The taco is your typical hard-shell ground beef taco. It's not entirely unpleasant, but it's not unlike a taco I make for dinner for my kids because I can get the taco shells for $1.25 at Kroger, and I already have ground beef in the freezer, and we need to use that block of cheddar cheese before it goes bad.I'm giving Lebanon Milky Way four stars because they operate like a well-oiled machine. There were several people behind the counter scurrying to fulfill orders. They were super busy when I visited, and I didn't have to wait long at all for my order. My order also included a shake and a scoop of ice cream, which was really good. They offer cherry shakes, which is unusual and was also delicious. I would definitely come back for the ice cream and shakes. This place has been around a long time and is an institution in Lebanon, so it's a place you have to try at least once if you're in the area.

They have a very tasty, locally-sourced burger. I had a bacon double cheeseburger with chili cheese fries and they were delicious. They have a pretty big menu for being a small, local fast-food restaurant. The service was quick and friendly. A little pricier than a chain restaurant, but much higher quality for your money, I'll be back for sure

I have no idea if these 2 are owned by the same people or not but I grew up in Frankfort and we have a Milky Way there. This one was ok. We didn't get anything fancy. We ordered 2 corn dogs, a hotdog, tater tots, a spicy taco and fried broccoli. The fried broccoli was my first bite...I was expecting broccoli in batter and fried. This had cheese in it. I was so caught off guard. My friend didn't finish it. It reminded me of my grandma's broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. It wasn't horrible just had no idea that's what it was. I wouldn't have ordered it if I had known there was cheese in it. The corn dogs were hot and delicious, so was the hotdog. The taco...eh. The shell was stale and the meat was just ok. Fried tater tots are always amazing. They have rabbit turd ice which is a personal favorite.

Cute little local joint! Huge menu! Very diverse - from "authentic" Mexican to coney dogs to burgers ... not to the missed ... the hand breaded tenderloin sandwich! Fries - hot and excellent! Chili was excellent too! And, let's not forget ice cream! Yes, it was 28 degrees, but never say no to a milkshake! Staff was very friendly & welcoming! Would definitely recommend! Only reason for 4 stars vs 5 ... breading was bland ... could have used lots more salt!

Dang...I didn't want to love this little diner...but I did. I have passed by it for 30 years, seeing the advertised specials on its little marquee. The little inviting blue and white building saying stop here and eat! Today, was the day. Drive thru for us, we heard the tenderloins were good - so a tenderloin it was with fries. And a chicken strip kid's meal for our granddaughter. The meats they serve are from the local St. Andrian Farms Shop. This is top quality meat. They have a full menu of hamburgers, chicken, bbq sandwiches, tacos and a range of ice cream products. Prices are great!The food was still hot and crispy after the 15 mile drive home. The tenderloin was thin, huge and juicy with a nice breading on a basic hamburger bun. The fries were delicious and crispy. The huge chicken strip was fantastic - pure breast meat so juicy with a deliciously seasoned spicy breading. She got a pink lemonade with her kids meal that disappeared quickly. And a little surprise Milky Way bar in the bottom of the bag for her desert. They thought of everything. The drive-through can be long during prime lunch hour. We waited through about three cars only 10 minutes. Food came out fairly quickly. The clerk was super friendly. They have an eat-in dining room and parking for about a dozen cars. The place is not fancy - just hometown comforting. There is a 4% up-charge for use of credit cards- they prefer cash. We'll go back. Maybe for dinner tonight.

Great service. I asked the order taker about the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, and a lady behind me blurted out, "Oh, that's really good here!" She was so right. The sandwich was great. Food arrived hot and quick. I will be back.

The tenderloin sandwiches at Milky Way are consistently delicious. My husband really likes the chili, and our granddaughter always orders a hot dog. Their carryout service is a nice feature that we appreciate.

Decided to try again bc my son really wanted the nachos on the way home from from a particularly hard stay at the hospital for chemo. Everything was tasty and staff was friendly. Thank you guys!