New Bethel Ordinary

Stopped by for lunch. It was pretty busy but the service was quick and friendly. I had a tenderloin and it was thick and tasty. The breading could use a little pepper, onion powder or something to get it a little zip. My grandkids loved their pizza & chicken. Nice atmosphere but a cold breeze swept our table whenever the door opened. Prices are very good. Portions are big!

We went here after my uncle's funeral because this was his favorite pizza place. The food was good. Especially the appetizers. The meat lovers pizza was hard to eat. All the meat would just fall off, etc. The pizza could've used more cheese for the amount of sausages they put on it! Our service was poor. She forgot to give us menu's, she grabbed too many when she did get them. We had to ask for straws. She forgot our refills. She would walk by without checking on us and so on. The bathroom situation is unique to say the least! We also came with a large group and they didn't seat us with them so we were unable to socialize with our party.

Food was great! I ordered a gluten free pizza and a side salad with no croutons. The only down side was a crouton I found in my salad after I had eaten almost all of it. I have a wheat allergy and I had a slight reaction, which I thought was possibly cross contamination from the pizza, until I saw the crouton. I had mixed up the salad pretty good, so I'm sure there were crumbs in it. Overall, I was happy with the food. I will be going back again!

I am so glad my travels took me to the area where this little gem is hiding. The food is incredibly wonderful and modestly priced. Take a look at this, one of their November food specials, Filet Mac and Cheese. The order that I ate was so good I took home a second order to savor in the next few days. Small town. Small place. HUGE place to eat. Try it for yourself! *** WARNING- the parking lot is small. When I left to get my car, someone had parking directly behind me. I could not go forward, so I had to go back into restaurant to get person to move their car.***

Delicious pizza. This is the second visit on the way home from Indy. The deluxe pizza is loaded. There must be One pound of toppings. Take a detour off the highway and enjoy this small town bar/restaurant. Worth it!!

I am a pizza connoisseur. This pizza is straight FIRE! Not much the dine-in type, so I ordered carry-out, my first visit, like I always do. Took a few minutes to park, which seemed a bit weird, but it was a Friday night ( in Wanamaker). Went inside and the place was pretty much packed, and had a decent vibe to it... The most standout moment of the experience, was when I was handed a regular looking, large pizza box that must have weighed 5 - 8 pounds! No exaggeration, it felt like there were 3 pizzas in this box. When I got home and handed it to my ol' lady, she said the same thing I did, "Damn!" We shared that large Meat Lover's pizza with our neighbor. We normally split a large pizza between the 2 of us and might have a slice or 2 left when we're done. We ate the 2nd half of this pizza for lunch, the next day! And it was just as good as it was fresh, the night before. The Ordinary - FIRE Pizza!

New Bethel Ordinary Pizza delivers a solid pie that’s worth a visit. The Deluxe (minus black olives) was a standout, loaded with toppings yet supported by a sturdy crust that held its own. The crumbled sausage brought bold flavor, and the special white cheese blend sparked some serious childhood nostalgia. Breadsticks were surprisingly decent, surpassing lukewarm online reviews—nothing groundbreaking but far from disappointing. I didn’t confirm if the dough is made in-house, which would’ve earned extra points, but the quality suggests they’re doing something right. The vibe is casual with a small bar, perfect for catching a race with a cold beer and some hearty grub. A great spot for pizza lovers looking for comfort and flavor.

I ordered a pizza to go about 8:30 on a Wednesday. When we arrived about 8:40 we. Told the waitress who brought us menus that we decided to eat our pizza at the restaurant. She let us know they close at 9:00 and took our drink orders. She said to go to the counter to pay for the pizza. My friend went to pay and another female worker told my friend that our eating in was very unusual and we should not have been allowed to do so since the close at 9 pm. There were 4 other tables with people at them when we walked in. We were served our pizza in a to go box, are the pizza and left at 9:10 with the same 4 tables still filled with people. Such rude treatment that was totally unnecessary. I also don't think the restrooms are ADA compliant.

The pizza is delicious! They load it up with a lot of meat and veggies if you want. It is covered with plenty of cheese. Kinda hard to eat by hand but so good. And worth it. The service has always been excellent. Very nice place to enjoy pizza or the food on their menu.

This place is legendary and talked about all around Indy. So one cold Saturday the wife and I made the trek to Wanamaker to check it out. They have a great beer selection, no draft, but they serve every beer with an ice cold mug. They also have a full bar. The pizza, it is loaded, and I mean loaded with toppings, and covered with cheese. The crust was just ok, just a transport for the toppings. The service was good. It's work checking out, but you better be hungry.

The wings here are great--very flavorful and cooked just right, with a nice balance of crispiness and juiciness. The pizza is also good, especially the cheesy chicken pizza, which comes with plenty of melted cheese and a rich, savory flavor that's really satisfying. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The service was good, with staff working efficiently and being friendly throughout the visit. The restaurant itself was clean and well maintained, making it a comfortable place to dine in. Overall, it's a solid spot to visit when you're craving both wings and pizza in one place.

This place is famous locally for their pizzas and they sure didn't disappoint. They also have a nice selection of bottled beer so it was l worth waiting at the bar for my carryout pizzas to come out.

Ordered the deluxe with a substitution of hamburger for the sausage. Definitely for sausage and after waiting 45 minutes to get it, I ate it. Hate sausage. Hubby had a tenderloin and said it was fine except for the wait to get it. Disappointed. Note: the receipt just said deluxe pizza it did not mention minus sausage plus hamburger.

It's was okay got the pizza with pepperoni and banana peppers. Super busy so get in or call ahead

The staff here is amazing, the food is incredible especially the Garlic parmesan wings. The food is delicious if you go here the people are great and it is a nice sit down restaurant to eat at. Make sure if you go here ask for ether wings or pizza.

We went on a Thursday Night, and it was a packed house. Very quickly some put us on the short waitlist. Our server was very friendly and attentive. All of the food was very good. The meat lovers pizza had pepperoni, sausage and bacon. One piece and I was full. The boneless wings had a great tasting breading. The house made sauce was amazing.

This is an outstanding place to visit. Our crowd of 16 showed up on SAT night to celebrate-we had appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, drinks and a TON OF FUN. The Pizza meets and exceeds the expectations-we will all attest that the Pizza alone was worth the trip! But, don't sleep on the Wings...dynamite, that's the post. Sandwiches all got rave reviews and the Cole Slaw is apparently, take home good! Service was really great...our server was pretty much nonplussed by the bus load of folks seated in her section and made us all feel very well come. Drive to Wannamker (shout out to Otis Gibbs) and go to the New Bethel Ordinary....take your peeps, you will be glad you did.

Seems like I've always have a solid experience when I come...and tonight was no different (first time dropping a review after being on Yelp though) This place always drops some fire (insert fire emoji) My wife and I went on a busy Saturday night. We were quoted 45 minutes for a table...and got a text 2 minutes after checking in that we could be seated. The waitress came and got our drink and food orders quick- there was a mishap with my wife's drink but the waitress quickly corrected it. We hadn't ate all day, so our stomachs were bigger than our appetite. We split a half order of breadsticks, cheese fries, a 12in pizza, and I had a side salad. Breadsticks: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Cheese was a little spicy but delicious. Cheese Fries: can't go wrong here. Plenty of seasoning on the fries, lots of cheese and bacon- could have done with some more ranch but that's my problem for not asking for more Pizza: if you are a fan of crumbly sausage, this is the place to go. Some of the best pizza around. Nuf said. Side salad: I couldn't believe my eyes when it came out- it was huge for the price. I ordered Italian with it, but honestly unsure if that was what came out. Whatever it was, it was delicious. A+ service as well: after we left, we forgot our leftovers, and the waitress ran out the restaurant and gave them to us. Never can go wrong with this place.

FOLLOWUP ON MY REVIEW It's been a few days since my initial review, and I just wanted to add a few afterthoughts to my experience with the large Meatlovers from New Bethel Ordinary. I have had 1 piece each day since. There are 8 triangle slices on the pizza and each one has been enough to satisfy a decent appetite. I heated the slices with an infrared toaster oven, which heats from the inside out. The pizza was $29, including tax. That comes to about $3.63 per slice. If you think about it, that's not particularly cheap. But I must say, each re-heated pie slice has been very good. I have added a couple of pics to show what the leftover slices look like. I wouldn't get this pizza too often, but it really hits the spot once in a while.

We love the food at Ordinary! Haven't had anything we didn't like. Service is usually top notch, even when busy. One of our favorites is the meat lovers pizza-one slice fills you up! Loaded with meat. Sitting outside during nice warmer months is a plus, with a few games for the kids. Great place for a little town.

I grew up eating here regularly, and let me tell you Ordinary does not miss. Every single time I've eaten here (mostly takeout) has been delicious. This time we dined in on a busy evening. We were promptly seated. The waitress greeted us timely. We had the breadsticks and loaded fries for an appetizer. Both were great. I love the cheese that comes with the breadsticks. We built our own pizza. You HAVE to get the crumble sausage on any pizza you get here. It's the best!! I cannot recommend Ordinary enough!

The service is always great, if you're looking for a new place to visit with a friendly hometown atmosphere than look no further... The food is really good, they have a great selection on their menu, pizza is huge make sure you come hungry because you will definitely leave full....

This place has been a local hotspot for many years. I haven't been here in a few years and thought we would get it tonight. We just ordered a pizza tonight they were busy which is always a good sign for a local place. The girl at the counter was very friendly and asked how my day was. It was very nice. The atmosphere is the same as it has always been. Local, rustic bar. Really comfortable. And the pizza was great! We got pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms. Tons of toppings, a crispy crust and delicious sauce. Great experience.

Second time trying this pizza and have enjoyed it both times. The pizza is chock full of toppings with just the right amount of sauce. So if you like heavy sauce then this may not be the pizza for you. This most recent visit, service was fast and our pizza was ready quicker than the estimated time. Although, it was crowded, our pizza was ready in about 15 minutes and we were initially given a 25 minute wait time. I look forward to trying different items on the menu.

One of my favorite pizza spots! This is so worth the drive. Get it half baked and bring it home to finish. TASTY!!!! My fav is the meat lovers. LOVE, love this place!

You probably won't find a better pizza anywhere, and maybe not a Bloody Mary either. Delicious!

The food is pretty good but management should teach the kids a little phone etiquette!

I've only had their pizza... but with that said....awesome, awesome pizza!!! Food and service consistently good.

Friendly great food and great staff. Pizza is top notch. Will definitely recommend to friends

I have visited New Bethel Ordinary a couple times for dinner and each time it was delicious. Recently I ordered a 16" pizza and wings #9. The wings were amazing, #9 is a dry rub that has 9 different seasonings, it is SO delicious! I can't wait to come back and order their wings again. I ordered the meat lovers pizza and it was full of toppings. I do wish the pizzas crust was a little softer, but it was still good! The servers are always so kind, especially to my kids, and they are attentive to our needs at the table. I will definitely be back soon!

Just wanted leave a quick positive review for a great place. I ordered wings and 10 inch pizza. It was ready when I got there, staff was quick and polite. Food was great, I was recommended to this place from someone I trust, so I didn't expect anything less. I was not disappointed. I'm from out of town, but I'm eating here again before I leave! Thanks again for the great food and service.

Their monthly specials are always worth trying. Tonight I had their fajita chicken quesadilla and it was amazing The veggies were cooked perfect and their grilled chicken is always so yummy! 10/10 recommend this one!

Kind of disappointed in the last few visits with the pizza crust. Why has it been so tough and hard to cut lately ? Didn't use to be that way. Went tonight with my family and could not use a fork to cut through it, I asked for a knife ( was brought a butter knife) and could not cut through it then decided to use my granddaughters steak knife and STILL could not cut through it. The toppings are out of this world but the crust definately needs some help !!! Hat has changed to make it so hard ?

Our family hadn't been here since the 1980s and decided to stop by for pizza and a beer. Let's just say, we were heavily disappointed. From what I've since learned, they've went through 2 or 3 owners since opening in 1984. The bar and dining area are cute and the place was clean as a whistle. We sat in the bar and the server, instead of presenting me a beer list, told me to go into the kitchen area and just pick a beer from the fridge. They do not have any beer on tap. Suffice to say, that was pretty silly, given that I was in every employee's way and had no clue what I was looking for...I haven't lived in the area in a decade and only knew Sun King. I asked for advice and the server told me most of the beers were IPAs and I said I don't like IPAs. I settled on a Terre Haute Brewing Company cream ale which was ok. The server was grumpy. I think she was overwhelmed or perhaps just having a bad day. She gave us menus and got us waters and proceeded to take other customer's orders despite us being ready for about 5-6 minutes and waiting (an eternity in restaurants) and being the first people in her area. Eventually, we flagged her down and got our order in - fried ravioli and a small cheese pizza. The fried ravioli were brought out by a very nice young staff member. However, the ravioli were clearly pre-frozen, probably from the food distribution service the Ordinary sources from. They were fine, with cold (?) tomato sauce on the side that tasted like it was from a can. For me, a classic cheese and tomato sauce pizza is the true test of a pizzeria's quality. This was disgusting. The pizza did not taste like any love was put into it. I was born and raised in Indiana and I know Hoosiers love their cheese. We should have ordered a tomato sauce pie with light cheese. It came out with tons of cheese smothered all over it, a tiny bit of sauce, and on the worst pre-made, frozen pizza crust. The crust was clearly pre-made/frozen/not made in house: you could see the little dots that line the bottom of frozen/pre-made pizza crust on the bottom and it tasted like cardboard. I thought I was eating the cheapest pizza in the frozen food department. No servers ever checked on us to make sure we were OK. We had to flag down a third server, not even working our section, to ring us up. We left and never will go back unless something changes drastically.

I ordered a pizza for carry out. Service was very excellent, and so was the pizza. Cooked to perfection! Would definitely return again. When they handed me the pizza, I was shocked at how heavy it was. This is a loaded pizza!

The Ordinary is a great local place with good food and friendly service. The tacos were huge and full of house smoked pork. The pizzas are excellent and Ive been told their wings are top notch.

Fattest pizza in town and I don't mean the crust. This or traditional crust loaded with big thick toppings and a ton of cheese. These pizzas are super heavy. If you don't like pizza that's OK because they have a large menu with lots of items. Bar area with a wide variety of craft beers. My wife loves the bread pudding.

The pizza is not my cup of tea the burgers was one of the best I've had will definitely go back

Stopped at New Bethel after a basketball game, we came during a peak hour but we we're still seated in under 10mins upon our arrival. Customer service was great very inviting. - Fried Cauliflower 10/10 - Bbq Chicken Pizza 10/10 - Breadsticks 7/10 The pizza was delicious, it is on the thicker side but it's more toppings than dough if you're into that kinda thing. For my first time I liked it and will definitely stop by again when in the area.

I've wanted to visit New Bethel Ordinary for quite some time. I've always managed to convince myself it's too far of a drive. Located in the heart of downtown Wanamaker, New Bethel Ordinary is only a few minutes outside the Indy city limits heading Southeast. It's an easy drive and worth it. "The Ordinary," as it is most often called, has a wonderfully retro vibe and feels as if it belongs in the heart of a small downtown area (That's a compliment). While you can easily feel like an outsider with some small-town diners, there's a quick sense of welcome here in The Ordinary. Wanamaker is part of Indy and the school district is Franklin Township. It was annexed in 1970. The Ordinary is most known for its pizzas. I seriously contemplated pizza but having had a large meal yesterday I decided ordering an entire pizza while dining alone was out of the question. So, I took the opportunity to check out the hand-breaded tenderloin. You get two sides with it - I choose fries and cole slaw. Of course, I ordered my usual unsweetened iced tea. I resisted the urge to get a beer. The Ordinary is right on Southeastern. This is the downtown Main Street for Wanamaker. Downtown is a bit of a stretch, but it's the business area for this unincorporated town first settled Reuben and Mary Adams in 1825. A year later, Reuben died and left Mary as a single mother of 11 in what was then Indiana wilderness. In 1834, it was Mary who arranged for the laying out of the town. Originally, Wanamaker was known as New Bethel and you'll see Bethel on quite a few things within the town's boundaries. It is now named after John Wanamaker, the U.S. Postmaster General when New Bethel got its first post office. Okay, back to The Ordinary. This is a free-standing building. It's a decent size and they also have a nice patio off to the side. There's also a deck in the back that has 2-3 tables. Today, everyone was inside but I'm sure that would change by day's end. If you're in a wheelchair like me, you'll want to use the front entrance. The back entrance has a step going into it. The front is level to the ground. There's a couple parking spots directly in front and a parking lot in the back. However, the parking lot isn't the greatest for wheelchairs as it's semi-crushed gravel. I was able to maneuver it fine, but it was a bit of a hassle. Going in, a customer helped me with the door. Going out, a server grabbed the door. As you enter, you're immediately in the dining room. It's a combo of wood booths, tables, and 1/2 booths. There are widescreen televisions. The place just feels relaxing. It seemed very family friendly and it seemed like most of the servers were high school students and/or younger servers. The vibe is very friendly, and the servers seemed to enjoy working there. It was relaxed but professional. My server, Jaida, was spot-on. She was friendly, attentive, helpful, and personable. I got an iced tea to go which I always appreciate. She also knew to pull the chair out for the wheelchair. The food was wonderful and generous in serving size. I thought I was cutting back by not getting pizza, but I was wrong. The tenderloin was wonderful with a nice thickness and moist meat. The fries were generous and nicely seasoned. I had low expectations looking at the cole slaw, but I really enjoyed it. I was honestly stuffed after my meal. The meal came in at just over $13 without a tip. The menu is soups/salads, appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, wings, bar drinks, craft beer, and they do have a kids' menu. They also cater. Ordinarily, I'd take off a one-half to 1 star because of the parking lot and minor accessibility issues. However, I really enjoyed this experience and will go back. The service was wonderful. The food was great. The prices were fair. This was exactly what I needed on this Sunday afternoon!

The pizza is hands down the best pizza I've ever had! Not to mention the slice is huge, I couldn't finish the whole slice. Worth every penny with exception service!

Amazing food and atmosphere! I had heard my parents talk about how great the food was at the Ordinary so I finally got a chance to try it. It definitely lived up to the hype! Our experience started off with great service and staff members. They all seemed very happy to be there and were friendly and happy to greet us as we entered. The restaurant itself was very cool, you could tell it's been there for awhile and while it's updated, it still retained a lot of the original decor. It was very large inside and was pretty busy for between mealtimes, but that did not stop us from having excellent service! I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with coleslaw. Everything about it was fantastic, from the buttery bun to the delicious brisket and sauce. Even the coleslaw was probably one of the best I've had with a perfect balance of sweetness and sauce. I will definitely be returning when I'm in the area!

I went back on October 21st. Sorry so late. Absolutely delicious pizza! Exactly as I remembered it when I moved to Indianapolis back in 2002. Yes it had been that long. At any rate, the pizza was still just as I remembered it.

Really good pizza and beer they have a baurbon beer called Dragons milk, very good beer

Great pub for a meal or drink. Expanded patio. I had a quesadilla with pulled pork added for lunch and it was huge and delicious. Packed with meat and good tasting cheese. Grilled to perfection. Friend had the fish sandwich with a huge! piece of tasty fish freshly fried and a pile of wonderful fresh seasoned fries. Servings are very large and cooked to order. Served with a smile and friendly attitude. Prices so reasonable. Clean and comfortable but try to go early since they fill up at lunch. Not noisy at all.

We have always heard this place had the best pizza. Well....we've had better that's for sure. It appeared to us that the crust wasn't homemade. It was hard and crispy, like a cracker instead of soft and flavorful. It was hard to bite into. Toppings were adequate and sauce tasty. That's what makes it so sad the crust was not good at all. The breadsticks were just ok. Could have been better if they had a bit of salted garlic butter spread on top so they weren't so hard. Although service was good, when the pizza was sat down on the table we weren't warned the pan was hot and I hurt my finger. I didn't bring this to our server's attention as it really wasn't bad, just a scare. The restaurant appeared to be clean, but a bit dark to make a true informed decision. Will we be back, we might to try the sandwiches.

Hadn't been here in a while. Wow did it NOT disappoint. Sat at the bar and had the tenderloin strips and loaded fries. Then got seated and had the meat lovers pizza. It doesn't get any bigger or better. Amazing part is how crispy they can get the crust with all the toppings piled on there. Great place. Excellent service as well.

Great tenderloin sandwiches & pretty good pizza !! Family loves the pizza. But I'm a thin crust pizza lover.

Philly cheese steak taco was dry and came with no side. The tenderloin was dry but good. Service could have been much better. The waitress spent more time talking to her friend then checking on us We ended up having to go ask her for a box and the check. The Ordinary is known for pizza but maybe that means a where it should stay. We will try it again in hopes for a better experience

We stopped here after a basketball tournament with a large group (on a Saturday night) after calling to find out they could accommodate us. Service was good given the size, but they also weren't very busy. I had the gluten free pizza, which was decent. I asked for light cheese but they went light on the sauce instead. Everything looked amazing! Others had breadsticks, chicken tenders, pork, onion rings and wings. I guess we liked it so much that we went back Sunday. Again, we called ahead and said we'd have to sit outside. Once we arrived, they were empty inside but refused to let us eat indoors. Our server was great (as was the food) but my 4 stars is because we didn't understand the reasoning behind forcing us outside. I will be back to try the tenderloin after it was the best liked meal of the day. Others enjoyed the pork nachos and shroom burger. Word of advice, park on the street and don't bother looking in the back.

We ordered pizza and wings. The wings were very good. Great flavor and crispy. The pizza toppings and sauce tasted good, but the crust was bad. The crust tasted like thin, pre-made, cardboard like texture.

I've read some awful reviews of this place and I STILL cannot fathom why! The establishment came highly recommended to us, and I wish we would have known about it before we moved out of whiteland, because we would have eaten here weekly! It is expensive, yes, depending on your lifestyle, but you 100% get what you pay for AND MORE. I essentially pulled out an entire slice of ham and have at least 1/8th of an inch of pepperoni on my pizza. I have seen several reviews recall this pizza as "soupy" Or undercooked. If you are concerned, do what you can do at any pizzeria and order it "well done". The menu selection is great for both food and beverages, they have a full bar and a great atmosphere. Really, what more can you ask for? Thumbs up and kudos for everything you guys do everyday, you are appreciated !!!

The food is really good and so are The prices. The servers in the bar are awesome as well.

Tonight my husband and I found ourselves here for dinner and it was so wonderful. Our waitress Lilly, was fabulous. Very attentive and funny, she was a delight. Our food was so good. Husband tried fried cauliflower for the first time tonight. It had a very nice crunch, perfectly made. We shared a BBQ western bacon cheeseburger that was a bit messy, but delicious! We also shared a salad and onion rings, had to get a to go box. (leftovers, YAY!) All under $40, which included the tip. They have a full bar, but neither of us had a drink tonight. I definitely recommend trying it out. Oh I almost forgot, the place has gotten renovated (not sure when) and has a very nice atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Thank you Lilly for great service.

The atmosphere is cool. The service is great and the food.... The food is amazing. I challenge you to eat more then two slices of pizza. It's so big. You'll get full from one slice. One large pizza with all of the toppings will go a long way.

We enjoyed visiting and eating in last weekend. Sat at 545 we had a short 15 minute wait. Potato skins were really good, tenderloin was juicy and crispy. Both are recommended. The teenager in our party likes sweet bbq sauce and wasn't a fan of the mild sauce on the wings but the adults enjoyed !

This place really hit the spot tonight! Tried it out. Man surprised is not the word. We had wings, a Stromboli, burger and blt and we loved it all. The service was great. The place was packed. Definitely a must try!