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Welcome to MCL Restaurant & Bakery

Homemade Comfort Food

Made From Scratch Daily Since 1950

Generous Portions, Classic Recipes & Warm Hospitality


MCL Restaurant & Bakery is a family-owned American comfort-food restaurant founded in 1950. Built on made-from-scratch recipes and genuine hospitality, MCL has spent more than 76 years serving homestyle meals to families and friends. Guests select from a wide variety of classic entrées, comforting sides, fresh salads, bakery items, and homemade desserts along our serving line - all prepared with carefully selected ingredients and a commitment to quality and value.

A Favorite for Homestyle Meals Since 1950

Serving 7 locations across, Indianapolis, Columbus and Dayton.
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Every Day Value &

Weekly Favorites

Enjoy great meals at a great value with our daily specials and rewards offers. Our rotating specials and everyday value meals feature the same made-from-scratch recipes our guests know and love.

Available across our locations, these options make it easy to enjoy MCL more often.

MCL Locations

Find a Location Near You and Enjoy, Fresh Homestyle Favorites
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Indianapolis Metro, IN

5 locations


Columbus Metro, OH

1 locations


Dayton Metro, OH

1 location

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Catering

Made-From-Scratch Meals, Easy to Serve

MCL Restaurant & Bakery offers full catering services at all locations. Whether you’re planning a workplace lunch, family gathering, or special event, our catering menu features the same homestyle favorites served in our restaurants. Delivery is available to make planning simple and convenient.

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Event Spaces

Spaces for meetings, celebrations and gatherings

Many MCL locations feature private banquet rooms available for meetings, parties, and group events. Guests can choose to go through our serving line or select catered meal options. Our spaces are commonly used for corporate meetings, family events, and community gatherings.

Newsletters

Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on specials, seasonal menu items, and upcoming offers. Be the first to know what’s new at

MCL Restaurant & Bakery.

Gift a Meal

Purchase an MCL gift card for birthdays, holidays, or everyday occasions. It’s a simple way to treat family and friends to classic comfort food favorites they’ll enjoy.

Earn Rewards

Join MCL Rewards to enjoy special offers, a free cookie when you sign up, a free glass of Maitrī Iced Tea every 7th visit, and a birthday dessert on us!