MCL Restaurant & Bakery Southside

3630 S East St, Indianapolis - 46227
156 reviews
American Buffet
(317) 783-2416

Heather was so very helpful. The food was hot and delicious. We had a meeting of some high school chums from the 60s. They let us stay and chit chat for three hours. I have been going there since I was a teenager. I would highly recommend it.

The staff was friendly and the food all looked very appealing. I got some very tender and tasty Swiss steak with alot of nice Veggies ?

The Food used to be good the staff used to be very friendly and helpful. today I witness two managers getting into it . I remember spending a couple of weekends eating with my Grandparents at MCL over the years the people used to be a lot better than the folks that are working there now . I tried to get a Tea to go the lady ignored me twice .

I will NEVER eat here again ..30 dollars for a beef Manhattan a super small bowl of burnt macaroni and a drink.... SERIOUSLY??? HELLL NOOOO....sad when a CAFETERIA charges this kind of money ...I understand they have been around forever and lots of people might go there ...but this is the reason there's only one around anymore....u can go-to golden corral for less and have more choices....

The food(all you can eat Catfish) was ok for those that had it. I had the chicken and noodles and Salmon Patty. The C&N was ok, they had no spices or flavoring other than chicken bullion. The salmon patty was horrible. There was so much breading thru out that you couldn't taste the salmon. The mashed potatos definitely tasted instant. There were 6 of us. It cost me almost $90.00. We paid. I don't remember what the others all had but it wasn't good either. So we spent so much money and couldn't eat. The Mgr did give us some money for the next time we come. (Funny) he gave us 30.00. We did look around and realized that this is a place where most old people go. Which is why there weren't spices etc.. Not a place you take kids, teens or someone who likes good food.

They are overpriced for what you get. They purposefully mos advertise their “all you can eat catfish” by NOT saying that it ONLY includes fish. Does NOT include any sides with the meal (even fish fries will give cole slaw/French fries). It went from $6.75 to $13.53 to add green beans ($2.79) and tomato soup ($3.99 for a small coffee cup portion).

They don’t advertise their “all you can eat fish” well because they neglect to make clear that sides are not included, but the workers don’t make up the difference by letting you know as you make your order. The food was cold and the custard dessert was terrible. When I told all this to the manager, all he said was thank you for me know. Nothing about how can I correct it or an offer of partial refund because of poor advertising and quality of food. I would not go to this chain of restaurant. Don’t waste your money.

We had a big party and the staff was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Everything was delicious. We had a wonderful time and will be back. Highly recommended.

Catfish wasn't too bad, '"macaroni and cheese' was real sticky and gummy" look but , didn't taste good dry tasting!!, the Sweet tea just didn't taste good it taste Real Strong and, I asked the Manager and, he said just add more sugar to it & let it Sit for a while do you believe that one?????? Huh,hmmm. I wish they had Malt vinegar for fish!!!

Its an OK place to eat, me and my wife had been visiting it often but, yesterday I notice something strange in my receipt. 9.04% was applied as tax, and in Indiana the sales tax is 7%... I checked online and looks like restaurant that serve food there is an additional 2% on Marion County to be paid... INDIANA STATE SUCKS...