If there’s anything in this world we love and would never give up even if our lives depended on it, it’s breakfast. Seriously, think about it: there is almost no meal in the world quite as dynamic and flexible as breakfast. Bacon and eggs? Done. Steak and eggs? Great. Bacon and sausage and potatoes? Check! Chicken fried steak? Heck yes. There are numerous amazing places to get breakfast in Indiana, but only one of them is home to the best chicken fried steak in Indiana.

There’s a reason (or 10) why Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House has the cult following it has.

Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House/Facebook The service is excellent, the atmosphere is delightful, and the food is to DIE for.

It’s everything you’ll ever need in a breakfast (and lunch) joint.

indyhaze/Google Local You’ll find all your favorites up for grabs on the menu, including one item that has a following all its own.

If you’ve never had the chicken fried steak at Charlie Brown’s, you’ve never actually had chicken fried steak.

Christa Starling/Google Local Everything about it is perfect, from the breading to the cooking to the oh-so-incredible homemade gravy it’s drowned in.

There are plenty of choices on the menu, including some of the tastiest pancakes you’ve ever had.

Roger Baldwin/Google Local But the chicken fried steak is where Charlie Brown’s really shines, and we suspect that even the folks who claim they don’t like chicken-fried steak will love this. Make it your next favorite guilty pleasure… we’re not here to judge.

Charlie Brown’s is only open for breakfast and brunch, so make sure to plan your visit accordingly.

Oscar Love/Google Local Bring your appetite and indulge yourself in the best breakfast-oriented comfort food on the planet.

You know why they call it “comfort food,” right?

2Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House/Facebook Well, if you don’t know, come to Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House… you’ll learn all about it real quick!

If you’re anything like us, breakfast is your all-time favorite meal of the day, and we truly believe there’s no better place in Indy to experience it at its best than at Charlie Brown’s. There’s nothing on the menu that isn’t good, which is a difficult accomplishment nowadays. But that chicken fried steak, though… yum. Check out the restaurant’s Facebook page for specials and news.

Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House/Facebook

The service is excellent, the atmosphere is delightful, and the food is to DIE for.

indyhaze/Google Local

You’ll find all your favorites up for grabs on the menu, including one item that has a following all its own.

Christa Starling/Google Local

Everything about it is perfect, from the breading to the cooking to the oh-so-incredible homemade gravy it’s drowned in.

Roger Baldwin/Google Local

But the chicken fried steak is where Charlie Brown’s really shines, and we suspect that even the folks who claim they don’t like chicken-fried steak will love this. Make it your next favorite guilty pleasure… we’re not here to judge.

Oscar Love/Google Local

Bring your appetite and indulge yourself in the best breakfast-oriented comfort food on the planet.

2Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House/Facebook

Well, if you don’t know, come to Charlie Brown’s Pancake and Steak House… you’ll learn all about it real quick!

Craving more delicious restaurants in Indiana? Be sure to check out these nine unique restaurants in IN that’ll really tease your tastebuds.

Have you ever had the chicken fried steak at Charlie Brown’s? Are you a member of the breakfast cult? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Address: Charlie Browns Pancake & Steak House, 1038 N Main St, Indianapolis, IN 46224, USA