Buttery Shelf Eatery

Lafayette, IN · American restaurant

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
18
Rank in Lafayette
#1
of 233 restaurants
City Percentile
96%
rating percentile
Address
Buttery Shelf Eatery, 927 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone
(765) 429-8250
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Thu

Buttery Shelf Eatery is a restaurant located in Lafayette, IN. It is one of 233 restaurants listed in Lafayette. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Lafayette city average of 4.2 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Lafayette. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Buttery Shelf Eatery

Classic comfort foods in a colonial setting. Offering hearty lunches Thursday & Friday's from 11:30 until 2:00. Also offer catering and private dinners and events. Please contact us for more information. Have a beautiful day

Hours

SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11 AM–2 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Eric Jensen · Jun 2025

We absolutely loved our experience at Buttery Shelf Eatery. The service was outstanding — the staff were kind, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Every dish we tried tasted genuinely homemade, prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients. The portions were generous, especially for the price, making it a fantastic value. From the hearty sandwich and creamy potato salad to the vibrant berry salad and comforting chicken & dumplings, everything was delicious. The cozy, vintage-style setting only added to the charm. We’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Adrien Qi · Feb 2026

great hidden gem restaurant in lafayette just off campus at an affordable price with homey servicd

★★★★★ 5.0 Craig Stanton · Feb 2026

Delicious, comfort, scratch homemade food. Lunch for two cost us only $23 total and we were stuffed - can’t go wrong here.

★★★★★ 5.0 Ryan Anderson · Jan 2024

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was kind, pleasant, and prompt. I am shocked and delighted to say that, At the time of posting, Jan 6, 2024, everything in the photos totaled $8.56 before tip. May future patrons tip incredibly well for this wonderful deal.

★★★★★ 5.0 Cindy · Dec 2025

This place just feels like home as soon as you walk in. The food and the atmosphere is unbelievably good. The workers, cooks, and pricing of this one of a kind place is a place hard to top.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Casual ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

American restaurant

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