We visited Stephen Payne's Restaurant in Gas City, Indiana today, especially to pick up another pound of his excellent espresso roast.
Just look at the luscious crema on that shot!
"Payne's Reaction" ...a treat for your eyes *and* tastebuds!
Deeelicious!!!
The outside seating area wraps around the building and offers lots of nooks and crannies for visitors to enjoy their dining experience.
It's a 45-minute drive for us to get here; and sure SBUX has a nearby presence, but there's no comparison.
The freshness and quality of the food puts chain restaurants to shame! The service and presentation makes you feel valued and appreciated as a customer.
Stephen came to Indiana (from Scotland?) as a James Dean fan, and purchased land near the annual James Dean festival site to build his restaurant.
Now that we've found this culinary oasis, we'll be enjoying the seasonal selections; the locally-sourced and organic ingredients on a more frequent basis.
Nice people!
Hey, this is a great place, very unique in the heart of Indiana. I own a candy and espresso shop in Huntington, Indiana just up the road. Stumbled in here on the way back from Indy and highly recommend everyone treat themselves at Payne's. We just caught a glimpse of the sign when pulling into Cracker Barrel and decided to give the little guy a shot. Perfect!
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