Home of the Original Melting Pot. Family dining in Highland, Indiana, open every day.
Our famous Lemon Rice Soup is served every day, alongside a rotating selection of fresh, homemade favorites like Chicken Noodle, Cream of Broccoli, and more. Each bowl is made from scratch with quality ingredients — the perfect comfort food any day of the week.
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Denver Omelet 7.99
Diced Ham, onions & green peppers.
Take 1.50 off Mon–Friday 11am to 4pm · 9.49 each
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Greek Omelet 7.99
Gyro & Feta cheese, onion & diced tomatoes.
Take 1.50 off Mon–Friday 11am to 4pm · 9.49 each
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Portuguese Omelet 7.99
Tomato, mushrooms, spinach & cheddar cheese.
Take 1.50 off Mon–Friday 11am to 4pm · 9.49 each
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Ham & Cheese Omelet 7.99
Diced Ham off the bone & American cheese.
Take 1.50 off Mon–Friday 11am to 4pm · 9.49 each
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Veggie Omelet 7.99
Tomatoes, onion green peppers & Mushrooms.
Take 1.50 off Mon–Friday 11am to 4pm · 9.49 each
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Broccoli & Cheese Omelet 7.99
Chopped broccoli and Cheddar cheese.
Soups of the day
Cup 3.99 · Bowl 4.99
Dinner specials
Omelet special · 7–11am
Mushroom & Swiss Omelet 7.99
Sliced Mushrooms & Swiss cheese.
Daily specials are served with a choice of a cup of soup or tomato juice or a house salad or cottage cheese or Cole slaw & choice of Jell-O, pudding or ice cream.
Omelet specials are served 7AM to 11AM with hash browns or grits & toast or pancakes.
Holiday hours may differ. Prices and menu items subject to change without notice.
The Purple Steer began in 1961 when two brothers opened a small diner on 106th Street and Ewing in Chicago. Over the decades, it grew from a humble eatery into a beloved dining destination known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality food and service.
Today, the Purple Steer proudly serves the Northwest Indiana community from its location at 8601 Indianapolis Blvd. in Highland, offering everything from classic burgers and wings to signature dishes like the Original Melting Pot.
