Decorative sign with embroidered floral border, the word "Alfene's" in cursive, and the words "Meat & Three" below.

Anyone who walks

through our door

is family

*Operating out of the world renowned > >

Milktooth Indy logo. A detailed black and white feather with fine barbs and central shaft.

What is Meat & Three?

A divided cafeteria tray with macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried chicken drumstick, and cornbread on a metal table.

The meat-and-three is the Southern lunch counter's most honest format: pick one meat, pick three vegetable sides, get cornbread on the side and sweet tea in a tall glass. The format took shape in working Nashville and the broader Mid-South in the 1920s and '30s, when factory and farm workers needed a hot lunch close to where they worked — quick, filling, cheap, and cooked the way home cooks cooked. The menu changes with the season and what's on the truck. The price stays close to working wages. Arlene's grew up with this food. So did Jonathan.

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Arlene's — On the Board
Today at Arlene's

On the Board

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Today's Plate

Walking back to the kitchen

Updated this morning. Different tomorrow.

Arlene's — Standing Menu
Always available

Standing Menu

Setting the table

Sweet tea is bottomless. So is the cornbread, more or less.

Arlene's — Brunch Board
While we're at it

For Mama

A moment, please

Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Our Experience

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View fullsize YEP you heard right… the people spoke and were going to continue these weekend brunch items everyday were open Thursday-Monday in addition to our MEAT AND THREE!!!
View fullsize SATURDAY MEANS BRUNCH @arlenesmeatandthreeindy !!! 10-4!!
View fullsize TODAYS MENU 5/14 11-3!!!
View fullsize Arlene of @arlenesmeatandthreeindy GETTIN WILD on her 81st birthday!
View fullsize I love me ma! @arlenesmeatandthreeindy is the perfect spot to bring mom today! Check out our cute new website and swipe for our special Mothers Day breakfast ALL DAY menu!!
View fullsize 10am-3pm MOTHERS DAY @arlenesmeatandthreeindy THE PERFECT PLACE TO BRING YO MOMMA!!
View fullsize In addition to our FULL meat and three menu as promised we have some new weekend brunch options!!!
View fullsize FRIDAYS MENU! WE’ER OPEN!!
View fullsize Check out this insane slow smoked chuck flap! One of the most delicious and underutilized cuts on the whole beast!! WE ARE BACK OPEN FRIDAY FOR MEAT & THREE AT 11am & SATURDAY AT 10 WITH THE ADDITION OF SOME BREAKFAST ITEMS!! ALSO BREAKFAST A
Artwork or logo with the text "Arlene's" in brown cursive font.

HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE

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Assorted food items on a table, including small plates with appetizers, salad, bread rolls, and various cooked dishes.