Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in New Harmony: 2:29 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (812) 682-3370 to confirm.
Location & directions
508 Main StNew Harmony, IN 47631
About The Main Cafe
Located at 508 Main St in New Harmony, Indiana, The Main Cafe is a restaurant. Our New Harmony guide covers 5 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
The Main Cafe is open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:00 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 81 menu items across 8 sections, including Breakfast, Ala Carte, Lunch, Drinks, and Sides. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $11.95, with a typical item around $6.95. You will find options like Oatmeal, Bacon, Sausage, and Blt.
Available service options are takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (812) 682-3370 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 508 Main St, New Harmony, IN 47631
- Phone
- (812) 682-3370
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 81 items · $2.00–$11.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Main Cafe’s weekday schedule with 224 other restaurants in Indiana. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 91% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 62. 74% of restaurants in Indiana open on Sundays; The Main Cafe does not.
Compared with 224 other restaurants in Indiana that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Indiana
Based on 128 menus with 7,746 priced items from restaurants in Indiana, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $15.90.
At The Main Cafe the median listed price is $6.95, lower than the typical $10.99 for restaurants in Indiana.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 19% | $6.25 |
| Onion Rings | 19% | $5.77 |
| Caesar Salad | 19% | $11.00 |
| French Fries | 18% | $3.97 |
| House Salad | 16% | $10.00 |
| Coffee | 16% | $2.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 15% | $7.49 |
| Chicken Tenders | 15% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 128 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Main Cafe there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 4 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2) and American (2).
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeSara's Harmonie Way< 0.1 mi
- AmericanYellow Tavern< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Main Cafe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is The Main Cafe open on Sunday?
No, The Main Cafe is closed on Sundays.
Where is The Main Cafe located?
The Main Cafe is located at 508 Main St, New Harmony, IN 47631.
What is the phone number of The Main Cafe?
You can call The Main Cafe at (812) 682-3370.
Does The Main Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Main Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The Main Cafe?
The typical price range at The Main Cafe is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $11.95.
Does The Main Cafe take reservations?
Yes, The Main Cafe accepts reservations.
Is The Main Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Main Cafe open late?
No, The Main Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Main Cafe?
There are 4 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Main Cafe. Nearby options include Sara's Harmonie Way (< 0.1 mi) and Yellow Tavern (< 0.1 mi).
How much do restaurants in Indiana cost?
Based on 128 menus with 7,746 priced items from restaurants in Indiana, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $15.90.
