Pizza King has a cult following in Indiana, based on the unique thin-crust pizza and salads that the pizza chain offers. This pizza is so good, you can have it shipped to you if you don't live nearby. Pizza King also offers traditional Italian sandwiches like stromboli. Ask a local about Pizza King and you'll most likely get rave reviews.
If you're in the mood for Chinese food, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant is an Indiana standard that you can find in Alexandria. Located on North Park Avenue, this favorite offers traditional Chinese food at reasonable prices. It also boasts a buffet if you're dining in so you can try everything the restaurant has to offer. The building is modest, but the food gets a thumbs up from locals.
If you're interested in more classic diner fare, stop in at Lincoln Square Restaurant. Lincoln Square offers everything from pie to hamburgers to baby back ribs. You'll find many locals at this traditional restaurant. The vibe here is casual so jeans or even sweats are appropriate attire. This place has the look and the feel of a diner, and the kind of good, solid diner food you would expect to find in one.