Welcome to The Palace Cafe

A classic retro diner in downtown Princeton, IN — serving breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Saturday, starting bright and early at 4 AM.

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Your Neighborhood Diner

The Palace Cafe is a cozy, shotgun-style diner right on West State Street in Princeton, Indiana. With its retro atmosphere and friendly counter service, it's the kind of place where regulars grab a stool at the bar and newcomers feel right at home.

We open our doors at 4 AM for the early risers — whether you're heading to work, starting your morning, or just craving a hot breakfast before the sun comes up. Our kitchen stays fired up through the lunch hour, closing at 2 PM each day we're open.

From hearty breakfast plates to made-to-order sandwiches, everything is prepared fresh. Our team takes pride in taking care of every customer who walks through the door, and we're always happy to make something special if you ask.

What Folks Are Saying

Food is excellent. They will even make items not on the menu. Tom and Emily really take care of their new and frequent customers.

Todd McConnell★★★★★

Loved this place. The food was awesome & very affordable. The staff was very friendly. Definitely going back again.

Wagner Terry★★★★★

The Palace is an excellent little establishment that has a unique feel that captures the real feel of a retro diner. The cheeseburger I got was really quite tasty. Overall a cool atmosphere and decent food for a mom and pop store.

Logan Boyd★★★★

Come See Us This Week

We're open Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 4 AM. Stop by for breakfast or lunch — we'd love to serve you.

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