American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Indianapolis

Jermaine Ware DC, CCWP, CFMP

Mike Abel

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Tam's Sweet & Savory Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Paleo Soul

"Delicious!!! I had catfish, slaw and beans and rice. Fabulous home cooked meal. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend..."

John Harrington

"Had dinner today at Paleo Soul with my sister and niece. The service was excellent, the food was great, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the owner..."

Roxie Lomax

"Awesome place, Thanks " T " for the wonderful meal and the fantastic food. Wings to die for, everything fresh and house made daily. Can't wait to..."

Claudia Meek

"I ordered the turkey chops, dressing, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese and banana pudding. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The portions and prices..."

Bravo Delta Tango

"If you don't want a meal that's too heavy, Paleo is the place. Seasoned well, but not over the top. I had the pork chop with gravy, glazed carrots..."

Arnell Hill

"I had the pork chop and gravy, with greens and sweet potatoes. Awesome gravy and soft meat with very little fat. All gluten free. The owner gave us..."

Ron Cuellar

"mmm. Delicious. Really good food that is really good for you. When there is a fast food chain on every corner it can be hard to get a well balanced..."

Kendra J Vestal

"First off, Tanisha makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. Then we got the food to our home and... We are in love! You know those..."

Liz Chandler

"Loved it! It was like eating a nice home cooked meal. Hearty, but healthy. Excellent service. They also played great music. The Turkey Chop was super..."

Aaron Marks

"First time here but it won’t be my last. Paleo Soul is a unique blend of paleo and authentic soul food made with REAL food vs processed food..."

Jermaine Ware DC, CCWP, CFMP

"This was a trek from downtown but it was WELL WORTH IT. I walked in about 20 minutes before close and was concerned before I got there that they..."

Stephanie S

"My sister and I recently visited Paleo Soul and I had the Food was EXCELLENT. The service was WONDERFUL as well. The staff was very friendly and..."

Michael Westmoreland

"I've been planning on trying them out for almost a year now...Today was the perfect day. I called & asked how do I find their menu & she said FB,..."

Andrea Hurt

"My food was freshly prepared! Tasted super yummy! Wonderful friendly people!..."

Shel

Goldleaf Savory & Sweet

Turf Kitchen

"Ok, you can't find this place. I am telling you it is next to a car repair. Omg, I can't wait to go again. I have already told friends you have to..."

Stache 7h

"Odd location but real good food. It's tiny, really just a walkup counter with a couple tables at the side of the building to eat at. And it's in the..."

Chad Musselman

"My friends and coworkers keep telling me every time we come back to this place: what a great find, if not my best find around this area! These Subs..."

Alex

"Really enjoyed the Cubano. Excited to try some of the other options since I work in the area now. Not a huge indoor space, but it works for a quick..."

Blake Facey

"BEST DAMN BURGER IN TOWN. Smoked Wings are the best. Chef Matt thank you for being on the Northside. The best lunch spot on the Northside. Nice..."

Adam Pierce

"Everything is fantastic! Pimento cheese is the best I've had. Turkey club is rich af. Finally got to try the ribs today... May be searching for a..."

Dean Butz

"Best lunch in Castleton. Never had food here I didn't enjoy. Today the Beef n' Chedder was..."

Brian Tschuor

"Small place with only 14 seats only open for lunch during the week. Friendly service. But the food. My mouth is watering just thinking about their..."

David Spaceboy Denman

"Cubano is my fav, but all the sandwiches are..."

Tim Simon

"Turf recently catered our wedding and our guests RAVED about the food! It was so delicious - and they were so attentive with refilling things as..."

Bridget Merlina

Square Scoop

"I love this place. Had lunch with my sis and great food from where I got it. Had a drink at the center bar while waiting for food. I can come here..."

Izettia Johnson

"Stop being and enjoy different variations of food and drink. The Burger place was very good. They have a nutrition vitamin drink bar that is very..."

Slot King Dream

"Holy cow I mean honestly one of the best experiences ever! We came from Chicago and it was so worth it! The guy who runs it is such a real person...."

Danny Vargas

"Loaded Hash is freaking amazing ! Loved it. Got Impossible substitute, gluten free and vegetarian..."

Jesse Walker

"We are working on having Beast out to cater a meal for our business and the owner was kind enough to send a sample home for me when my employee went..."

Adriane Tritask

"Second time here and we will continue to come because their burgers are so good and the staff is so kind! I tried the Back to Cali Burger today which..."

Tari Morales

"I come here at least once a week for the Oklahoma Burger. Best burger in town. Casey is such a cool dude and cares a lot about what he serves. PS -..."

Michael Green

"Highly recommend stopping by AMP and grabbing some burgers/bites from BEAST! The staff at BEAST always bring the positive energy and great vibes! On..."

Brad Maginn

"Stopped by the amp and tried this place out 1. the service was awesome and super friendly 2. had the bottom dollar Burger. cooked perfectly, juicy,..."

Kevin Boodhoo

"Staff is super nice! The Fried Brussel Sprouts are AMAZING!! I ate them all!! I also had the Jose's Burger. It was super delicious! Also loved that..."

Anna Scott

"BEAST is back and slinging burgers! Great service, awesome food, rotating specials, active on social media. They’ve got it all. Anyone in..."

Hank Cowden

"Cowboy Candy & Hand Cut Fries!! First time here, I got the buy a burger and fries get a free beverage combo. I asked for Gatorade they were currently..."

Telissa Castillo (LeeLe)

"The Beast at the AMP is unbelievable! The food is outstanding and so are the people. Say "Hi" to Casey and the team when you're there. Make sure..."

Matt Kelker

"The Beast is the place to go for gourmet Burgers (the best you have ever had) and phenomenal catering (both breakfast and lunch). I used them for a..."

Joshua Carter

"Without a doubt, the best burgers I've ever eaten. I've had the Not Mack Burger a few times, and it's basically a gourmet Big Mac, but better. They..."

Austin Mills

"Good burger a little dry to my liking. I would rather have the burguer from conners kitchen and bar is almost the same price but with better..."

luis ibanez

"Great burger and good soup. Timely service and very accommodating staff. Very much enjoyed and will..."

John V

"This has to be the greatest burger in town. Quality ingredients and creative specials. I highly..."

Jayson Cooper

"I rarely give any place 5 stars but the customer service was old school GOOD!! I thought I was in a sit-down $$$ type restaurant because I was given..."

Milicent Wright

Debrand Fine Chocolates

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here to get a couple of small gifts for friends, and I decided to treat myself to their chocolate dipped cone, and it was DIVINE, in all caps...."

Drew G

"We love this DeBrand’s location. The staff is friendly and the service is great. They have a cozy area to sit & enjoy your chocolates or treats...."

Amber H

"Hosted a 90th birthday party for my mom in their private room and it couldn’t have gone smoother! We had rented the biggest space available and..."

lauralee rippe

"The chocolate truffles are so decadent! The hot chocolate is rich, velvety, and satisfying my craving for a week! I’m so happy we have found..."

Paul Bader

"High price but good for a daddy / daughter date. It's worth the price. The peanut butter truffle is amazing as well as the raspberry, macadamia and..."

Joseph Truitt (Author)

"First time to visit this shop, love it 💕 I like the variety of chocolate they have, drinks and ice creams menu. Everything is good just I wish the..."

Malak Altufayl (Malak_a7med)

"My experience with DeBrand has been an amazing experience with this thing my 1st time at this location or any Debrand's location. The Cafe Caramel..."

Shavonda Waddles

"Such an amazing experience, Mason and Hannah are very sweet and friendly. Caramel drink is a bit sweet but amazing, hot chocolate is probably the..."

Mike Walker

"Wow!!! What did I stumble upon? Heaven on earth with the most delicious chocolates, the best hot chocolate (dark of milk as you prefer. The hot..."

G Fatima

"This place is amazing. As soon as you walk in you will be blown away by the design of the store it's beautiful. We loved it before we even had the..."

Steven Sexton

Old Gold Barbeque

97/100 (269 ratings)

Restaurants

American

"What an amazing BBQ place- i just wish it were in Zionsville so i could have it every day! I’ll continue to drive down on the weekends to get the..."

Brooke Martinez

"Man this one is a doozy! Absolutely BONKERS good BBQ for being this far north. ;) Just quit messing around and get the Trinity. You're not going to..."

Cody Tesnow

"There are very few pitmasters left that cook with wood only. The brisket and pulled pork were fantastic. They have multiple bbq sauces. The mustard..."

Jerry Foltz

"A goldmine tucked away in a great location! Super friendly staff and the nachos were FIRE 🔥! Grab yourself some food while you take your pups to..."

Jeffery Adams

"By far the best barbecue I've had in Indiana and some of the best brisket I've had outside of Texas. Great bark, great flavor, creative sides. It..."

Michael Sanserino

"A group of us got a big platter that included a little of everything. The staff was friendly and I think gave us a little extra food. It was..."

James Hall

"Excellent brisket and sides! The brisket is super tender and the bark is very tasty. Really like the sides, especially the Mac n cheese and street..."

Thomas Earley (Tommy Earley)

"Best BBQ in Indy hands down! Especially if you know good BBQ and want more than overly sauced and sweet meat. Sides are just ok could use..."

Jordan Short

"Been eating good brisket since my days in Austin area but not often around here. This guy gets it ! Yesterday's brisket was awesomely cooked and..."

Jim Merz

"Had a great experience yesterday with Old Gold Barbecue! Had their "wonder wings" and mac & cheese if you haven't had them they're awesome ask for..."

Howard Bellamy

"Friendly owners. Food is ridiculously good. The Brisket Burger almost had me fall out my seat. The Mac n Cheese was on another level of good. They..."

Gary Moore

"This was my first time and the food was delicious! Everything was fully cooked 😁 Brisket was moist, tender and full of flavor! My favorite side..."

Rasheed Muwallif

"First time here. Incredible experience. I had my wife, toddler and baby with me not realizing families could only order to-go. One of the staff..."

Charles Yates

"I am not a big BBQ person - but my SO is. We went to Metazoa this past weekend and ate at their food truck, old gold BBQ. I couldn’t find something..."

A S

"I went to Metazoa for a beer and didn’t know they had a food truck there. It was supper tasty and just the right amount of spice. Clearly the..."

Steven Flowers

"This place is phenomenal. Everything we tried, and we tried almost everything, was delicious! My husband and I have been to numerous bbq joints and..."

Melanie Rivers

"Great local Indy BBQ. Food is very delicious and enjoyably simple. They focus on smoking the basic meats and making those as good as they can get...."

Alexander Hartley (Alex)

"I came for the comedy, beer, and puppies at Metazoa and was completed charmed by Old Gold BBQ! The whole experience was a well oiled machine. The..."

Bree E.

Cafe Soleil

"This place is just awesome. Second time this week been here. This time I was undecided but went along with trying the chicken pot pie. Keep in..."

Kareema Boykin

"If you have not tried the Sunday Brunch, it’s a must! For under 12 dollars you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with a carving station, house..."

Seth Grant

"I was walking randomly by and decided to grab a small bite to eat. I was a little confused about how they did thungs but i shortly figured it out by..."

Steve Rivera

"Dave is an amazing individual and very cheery! Tonya was an amazing server and on top of everything! One of my new favorite places to eat! Also, the..."

kaila overstreet

"I love Eskenazi Cafeteria. Their food is soooooo g😌😋d. 👈 👌😊😋🍽 Omgoodness I love everything about it. Especially the pizza puffs..."

Child'of Christ

"Met a friend for lunch here. I did not know ut existed. I had the salad bar. They have a good menu, but the food description was a little wierd to..."

Christina Shepard

"Chicken Salad was delicious, except for the fact that the preparer put my steamed veggies in with my sandwich, needless to say my croissant bread was..."

N Parrish

"Dined in aft lunch,staff was courteous and helpful,all foods fresh,prepared and tasty.Dining area was better temp controlled(as not in past)despite..."

C Massie

"Great food, awesome salad bar, super service! Highly..."

Judy Field

"Can be hit-or-miss. Good staff, friendly, and normally the food is good, although for what it is I think it's a bit..."

Mindframe

"The food here is great, can never go wrong with any of the..."

Belinda Sanborn

"Who knew a hospital environment could provide an amazing meal. Highly recommend the lunch..."

Michael H

"Excellent food. Everything is always very..."

Bryant Garibay

"Great cafe': very good food, excellent customer..."

Matt McDermott

"Healthy options available was..."

Imoleayo Aliu

"Love the salad bar here! It is the..."

Holly Garringer

"One of the best places to eat on..."

Belinda Gillett

Lick

"This ice cream was FANTASTIC. The best ice cream I've had in Indy. I got the Sweet Corn flavor with a waffle cone (which was equally delicious) and I..."

Brittany King

"Standing room-only gourmet ice cream shop serving adventurous flavors such as Gorgonzola w/Candied Pecans and Cedar & Whiskey. The quality is..."

Steven Carroll

"Hard to pick between the salted caramel sage, Gorgonzola candied pecan and gingersnap lemon curd (winner)! They were all amazing to say the..."

Carol Pius

"Stopped in this hidden gem after painting with Project Lia and soOoOo glad we did!! It was a hard decision between the Coffee Chocolate Chip and..."

Nicole Barker

"Very very yummy! Concord grape and lavender lemon and butterscotch Octoberfest. Also chocolate and..."

Nicki Beth

"I just tried the Salted Caramel and Sage. This is by far is the best flavor on..."

Stevie Sierzega

"I DREAM about what these ladies whip up. Amazing flavor combinations and quality ingredients. This stuff is the real deal. Pssst rosewater..."

Valerie Vincent

"Had the Bananas Foster ice cream PureEatery in Fishers over the weekend. It was awesome. Burger 21 in Florida serves a Bananas Foster shake that it..."

Tina Duncan

"Best ice cream I have ever..."

Jozie L Hayes

"Bought the Salted Carmel/Sage at Wildwood in Fountain Square...Omg...not a huge fan of ice cream, however Lick is changing that. Have also had the..."

Barbara Feezel

"What fantastic ice cream!! Love this place! The quality of ingredients and customer service are..."

Staci Fahlsing

"Amazing. Gorgonzola and candied pecan is the best ice cream I have ever had. Can't wait to get..."

Dana Stuart Woodfill

"Simply the most delicious ice cream out there. I can not say enough good things about this miracle of frozen..."

Duke Silver

"Best ice cream I have ever had in my whole ENTIRE..."

Leah Huddleston

"I tried the bananas Foster at pure eatery in Fountain Square. It was..."

P Diane Pie

"Awesome, unique ice cream! The owners are so nice and welcoming..."

Sarah Faith

"Youth for Understanding took exchange students and their host families to LICK for a lesson on ice cream making and small business realities...."

Georgeanna Tryban

"Seriously, the BEST ice cream known to man...."

Haley Morris

"Amazing blends of unique flavors... and they all work!..."

Brenda Havens

"Unique flavors at this stall in the Garage Food Hall. I tried the Gorgonzola Candied Pecan based on other reviews - the gingersnap lemon curd wasn't..."

Quintin Coppola

"Definitely a must try place! Unusual flavours and very delicious. We tried Ginger lemon curd and Gorgonzola candied pecan, was just heavenly. I am..."

sharanya chandran

"Probably one of the best things at the garage food hall. I personally would like to see an ingredients list but for now I will say that I can taste..."

Mytao Westside

"Delicious awesome ice cream flavors!! I have been looking for an ice cream place with interesting flavors like I used to get at a place called Blank..."

Rachel S

"It’s so hard if not impossible to find an ice cream shop that doesn’t use ingredients like gums and carrageenan to thicken their ice creams. I..."

Katherine Barrus

"Pretty cool place with an interesting range of ice cream flavors available. They allow you to try samples, thankfully. I tried the Salted Caramel..."

SupaDupaQ

"Yum would be an understatement for their ice cream. The flavors are definitely unique and different but they taste awesome! I will agree it's not as..."

Alex Eng

"My husband and I love Lick Ice Cream! We each got a milkshake from them after our rehearsal dinner and it hit the spot! We loved the flavors. I got..."

Ally Bright

"Limited ice creams but unique flavours, nice lively atmosphere in the GARAGE. Worth the..."

Teju Reddy

"I'm pretty sure this is the best ice cream in the entire world. My husband and I are both pretty obsessed with ice cream and we travel a lot, trying..."

Sarah Battista

Sweet Escape Cake Company

The Donut Experiment Indianapolis

"Fun way to get donuts although slightly overwhelmed picking out ALL the options! Got yeast donuts and they were great. Especially the maple donut..."

Andrew Landis

"I go nuts for donuts, And I don't discriminate when it comes to this dessert, I'll get the classics aka Dunkin' Donuts or! I love a trendy one as..."

Sarah “Foogs” Fugarino

"Great donuts! They only serve regular cake donuts as the base, but there is a really wide assortment of available toppings! This allows you to..."

Brandon Signorino

"I enjoyed the experience. The young man who was working was very helpful and friendly. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because they only have..."

Carl Ogle

"You can phone your order in ahead of time and they will be ready when you pick them up. Choose from many icings and toppings for their fresh made..."

Pat Lacey

"Cake Donut, with your choice of glaze and topping! I highly recommend the sweet and salty goodness that is the Maple Bacon..."

George Bankhead

"Yummy! Cake donut was amazing but the House Ice Coffee was fantastic. Will return next time in..."

Kathy Etolen

"We love being able to pick our icing and toppings! The donuts are fresh and the warm icing is amazing. my favorite toppings are the bacon and fruity..."

Kelly Lavengood

"I've been craving donuts when I visited Indianapolis and this was truly satisfied at The Donut Experiment Indianapolis! I get to choose my own glaze..."

Bev Louis

"This place has fresh vanilla cake donuts. They have a list of glazes and toppings that you choose from and they make in front of you. These donuts..."

Patti Lacey

"Cake donuts were still warm, you pick icing and topping. I recommend chocolate with Graham cracker! Kids loved fruity pebbles with blueberry icing...."

Lauren LaCorte

"Stopped in one morning on a whim to pick up donuts for my coworkers. I was warmly greeted and loved the variety offered. The ladies at work LOVED..."

S Hege

"Just love this place! They also have new things on the menu muffins, long johns, and sticky..."

Wendi South

"Had it for the first time ever. The donuts are so soft and fresh! They are kind of like cake donuts but very light and fluffy. We ordered them..."

Katie Offenbacker

"Our family went there for the first time today. It reminded us of fair donuts and they were really good! Cute little place and super kid friendly...."

Trey Geary (Amity Illusions)

"Love these donuts, love their drink offerings and the easy location. Staff is cheerful and friendly! Chocolate dipped with peanut butter drizzle is..."

Kassie Ritman

"Loved this place! Owner was so nice :) It was really fun for my kids to create their own donuts. And it was very reasonably priced. We will be..."

Stephanie S.

Brittany's Cakes And Bakes

96/100 (16 ratings)

Restaurants

American

"Brittany was incredibly easy to work with. I told her that my daughter loved Frozen and she sent me some options. The cakes came out better than I..."

Adrian Jones

"Brittany has made 2 cakes for me. On both occasions, they tasted amazing, looked fantastic, and was very affordable. The cakes exceeded my..."

Ronda Yeagley

"Brittany's cakes not only look amazing but they taste soooooo good. I have ordered 2 different cakes from her and they were both delicious. Brittany..."

Laura Diehl

"I would recommend Brittany's Cakes and Bakes for anyone's cake needs!! She makes wonderful, creative cakes for any occation that are so moist and..."

Tracy Eads

"Brittany has made several different cakes for me and they have all been amazing. I would highly recommend her to..."

Denise Caserotti

"had a fabulous cake by Brittany. she made just what I wanted and the price was great. would recommend her to all.my..."

Angie Williams

"She's so good st what she does. You can really tell she loves what she does. Had more than few items through her and always affordable and comes out..."

Gi Straub

"Brittanys cakes are absolutely..."

Nikki Mcmahon

"Taste great , reasonable prices and beautiful..."

Julie Jones

"Awesome cakes , Best..."

James Empson

1718 The Bates-hendricks Housebar

The Point On Penn

"The men of the Alpha Alpha Omega chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. hosted an event here and had an excellent experience. The food,..."

Shawn Donaldson

"We tried this restaurant out recently during Devour and we were so glad we did. It was delicious from the first bite until the last. We loved the..."

DeAnna Murphy - Murphy Group Realtors

"This place is absolutely phenomenal! I'm not exaggerating when I say this is some of the best food I've ever had. The service was also fantastic. We..."

Lauren McLachlan

"Really good food and atmosphere. The steak and shrimp and grits were great. Check out the..."

Mario Rodriguez

"This old staple in Indy which used to be "The Elbow Room" is such a great restaurant, I had lunch and Dinner in the same day. I am mad we didn't..."

Adam Westfall

"This restaurant has such a cool vibe and atmosphere. The historic building is cool. The staff, bartender, and chef were friendly and professional. ..."

Lori Davis

"Excellent food, nice atmosphere! We found the speakeasy and had some drinks. Highly..."

Ashley Summerlot

"We loved this restaurant. It has got a nice vibe to it as you enter. Everything we are was delicious. Started with some fries and a vegetarian..."

Prasad Nair

"We celebrated our son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner here and were so pleased. Chef Brown and staff were wonderful! The appetizers, dinner..."

Tricia Beeler

"I've been driving by here for years and finally stopped by. I took a coworker to dinner for their birthday. We both got the pan seared salmon. It was..."

Mylissa Compton

"Best garlic hummus I've ever had. I'm dying to have it again. The staff was beyond hospitable. The atmosphere made me want to visit again and again..."

Susan Adamson

"Came to Indianapolis for a work trip, and picked this place to go to for dinner. Couldn't have been happier that we did. The place has a fantastic..."

Hayden Chuter

"BJ and Violet were very nice. I got the Prime bone in ribeye and it did not disappoint. I barely had to chew. The brussel sprouts were amazing as..."

Thomas Baker

"Love the atmosphere and the people! The food and drinks were delicious. If you're looking for a unique and intimate place to enjoy food and cocktails..."

F Johnson

"This place is a gem! Had an amazing burger (perfectly cooked with incredible brioche bun) and kettle chips. Super upset at myself for not visiting..."

Kathy Nguyen

"I chose this place as the pre-game (dinner, drinks, and live music) portion of my friend's (of 25 years) bachelorette party. It was everyone's first..."

LeTava Mabilijengo

"Upscale food that tastes as good as it looks. Chef Brown takes comfort food to a whole new level. Make sure to save room for dessert and taste his..."

Angela T

"Outstanding food and service. Don't forget to visit the speakeasy when your..."

Pamela Hardebeck

"Xavier made the experience. He effortlessly matched the vibe of the restaurant, checked in exactly when needed, and made an incredible smoked old..."

JD D'Annunzio

The Nook By Northside

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were so lucky to be invited to the friends and family night, last night. The food was AMAZING!!! Appetizers, salads, and pizza were all to die..."

Marianne Stout

"It's a great small intimate place. It's an amazing place for a dinner date. Wine and pizza here go really well together and the service is attentive...."

Vinh Thai

"Great pizza with a crust that balances crunch and chew. The salad was only passable, but it's hardly the main attraction. The decor is nice as well...."

Dash Wieland

"Surpizongly good food and service. I tried the cauliflower appetizer and the garlic knots both were terrific then had an artisan style pizza which I..."

James Bronkema

"Cozy spot, wonderful pizza. A great atmosphere and evening overall! Forager and Mean Green pizzas were a hit at the table! And the best Arnold Palmer..."

Josh Frye

"So sad we literally caught them on their last night before closing. Seriously hope the owners keep the Meat Pizza with goat cheese and fennel on the..."

Heidi Melton

"Pizza, salad and service were great. Pizza crust was perfect. Nice cozy atmosphere. We'll go..."

Mike Coleman

"We had the Bagna Cauda, Piggy Smalls pizza and the Margherita-ish pizza. All was delicious and I will definitely be returning to try the other..."

Jesi Atkins

"park. Small pizzas and friendly intimate ambiance. Good service always. Great for a singleton to dine..."

Nina Veronica Suntzeff

"It's the best pizza in Broad Ripple for sure, and probably the tastiest and most original in..."

Christopher Collins

"Great, great pizza and ingredients. Our local pizza go..."

Jake Carr

Taylor's Bakery

95/100 (1191 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Excellent Bakery got my son's birthday cake from there. And it was absolutely amazing, and they were able to get it ready for me within one day. It..."

Keith Allen

"One of my favorite top 3 bakery spots in Nap! Maybe a bit pricey but de-freaking-licious 😋 And I love that they only need 24 hour advance notice..."

Tamee Whatley

"I had a very positive experience working with Taylor's Bakery on a custom cake for my grandmother's 100th birthday celebration. I was able to easily..."

Jai Robinson

"If I could have left more than five stars I would have. The care and concern the owner of this Bakery showed me and my family was absolutely..."

Shannon Stephens

"I just ordered a homemade simple white Christmas cake from our fabulous, never disappointing Taylor's bakery. Taylor's cakes are delicious & moist..."

Toni Sykes

"I’ve loved Taylor Bakery my whole life! My favorite cakes, donuts, and petit fours. Everything is delicious. And the staff is always so..."

Make by L C

"The staff was very friendly and made sure I was happy with my order. I love Taylor’s Bakery cakes, I can always tell once I bite into a cake if it..."

Julie Pogue

"Taylor’s Bakery is decorating beautifully and it feels inviting and warm when you walk in!! The prices are very reasonable. The cookies are huge..."

CC Tucker

"We already know Taylor’s has great donuts and pastries! But what a cake 🥳 their icing design is amazing 🤩 and if you’re considering trying..."

Laura Elizabeth

"There is no place that decorates a cake more beautiful than Taylor's. My Mom raised me right when she showed me back in the early 60's to always..."

Gail Levinson

"I have been a loyal customer of Taylor’s for 25 years. Their customer service and pastry quality has always been consistently..."

Richard Hagarty

"Taylors Bakery is the best. Fast, Friendly service and my kids LOVE to come here. Pricey but worth it. There is no..."

Melissa Garten

"The pie I got from my wife on 10/04/2023 CHERRY PIE! Was the best pie I ever had and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to eat such greatness!..."

Crazy Andrews

"It’s always fun to go in Taylor’s and see what they have but when you need to order online, the convenience of ordering online is unmatched!..."

Patty Torr

"I want to thank TB for always coming through 4 me with my cupcake orders 4 the last 3 months starting in late March, I've been celebrating my man,..."

STEPHANIE MEALS

"The cakes from Taylor's are always excellent. So moist and tasty, but that's why they've been in business over a hundred..."

Tohav

"Best cake ever for my daughter's birthday! Great prices and wonderful customer..."

Jasmine Janis

Midday Deli And Catering

"One of my favorite lunch spots. Friendly staff, quick service, great..."

Sarah Sargent Ford

"A Fabulous & Fun staff! Very 'Yummy' deli food. Quick. Must try the daily special. A Lunch Time Favorite! ..."

Angela Hileman

"A great reprieve from the typical chain lunch. Chicken salad was great and they have healthy options!..."

Kendra Risner Senkus

"Thank you so much Midday Deli for coming through at literally a moments notice to cater for 25 for CIESC !! You were all smiling as you were making..."

Susie Leavitt Gardiner

"Everything I've had so far is absolutely delicious & the soup choices are crazy! About 7 soups to choose from each day & they're all..."

Chelsea Ficklin

"Delicious, quick and clean. Go to sandwich is a Grilled Corned beef double meat on multi-grain w/ pepperjack and chipotle mayo!!!..."

Dustin Beatß

"You can't beat Midday! Quality, price and the friendly staff are..."

Susan Hodgdon

"A favorite at the office! Friendly and..."

Luci Spears

"Omg every single thing I have had is..."

Madeline Barnett

"First time there. I had the bbq roast beef with banana peppers, green peppers, and cheddar cheese. It was excellent, I will be..."

Josh Black

"my favorite lunch place, close to work, friendly staff, quick service and Always..."

Shay Hagan

"Yummy yummy! The buffalo chicken soup is out of this..."

Mindy Lewis Wheeler

"Broccoli cheddar soup is AMAZING. grilled cheese has enough cheese to make you choke but it would be Oh. So. Worth...."

Rachel Schmidt

"CHICKEN BAJA! CHICKEN BAJA! CHICKEN BAJA!!! and if that's not available CHICKEN ENCHILADA! you will NOT be..."

Kassidy Mercer

"Love it, heading over in a few for my Friday..."

Jay Bee

"Great little deli on the Northwest side of Indy. Check it out..."

Robert Mountcastle

"Got the midday melt which was delicious and prepared quickly. Staff were friendly and helpful, service was quick. Also had the loaded potato soup and..."

Jozef Watson

"Great little Northside spot for lunch. Ni e simple food and dessert selections that is sure to leave you satisfied and affordable . Team..."

Ken Johnson

"This place was amazing I will continue to drive from avon to get a sandwich here love it. T u midday deli for an amazing..."

Kelly Bug

"Small deli that packs a big punch of deliciousness! Staff was friendly and took their time with us as..."

barb c

"Staff are always super friendly and the food is always great! Highly..."

Adam Davis

"The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was good and there was a wide variety for the size of the restaurant. I was impressed the first..."

Lori Harmon

"This place is fabulous! Not only on a personal level but their catering too! We had them cater a lunch for some of our staff and they did an AMAZING..."

Chris Lloyd

"Their food is always really good! Never a bad experience. I always get their daily special. They always have some amazing sandwich combinations that..."

Haley Sweazey

"If you're looking for a quick but not fast-food lunch of a sandwich and soup or salad, this restaurant is worth a try. They serve "homemade" soups,..."

p s

"You want a good Rueben? This is the place to go. I stop here about 2 times a month and they never disappoint. Always have friendly staff and are very..."

Michael Ballinger

Kaffeine Coffee Company

"Amazing selection of tea � super friendly knowledgeable staff. Best shop in the..."

Jessica Compton

"At first we weren't sure if we were even at the right place. It's in a unique spot. Love the industrial look inside. I was a bit skeptical due to..."

Jenny Alexander

"Love the reuse of an existing structure off the hustle of Mass Ave. Great addition to the neighborhood and wonderful coffee, to boot. Good place to..."

Courtney Hawk

"Love this place. They have an incredibly relaxing atmosphere, super kind baristas, and delicious coffee! Definitely my go to place for a cup of..."

Malinda Beth McCullough

"Excellent roast, excellent prep. Best coffee in Indy. If you are serious about your coffee, this is THE place to..."

Terri Brewer Sierra

"A coffee shop with great and caring owners. Went with my family and could not be more impressed with the selections of beans available as well as the..."

Kristiane K. Weeks-Rogers

"Had the opportunity to try this place out while I was back in town. The owner is very passionate, polite, and knowledgeable. One of the best Coffee..."

Joe Grinstead

"This coffee shop has become my go-to. The atmosphere is perfect for everything you need: business meetings, reading time, classwork- I've done them..."

Zachary Hamil

"I'm visiting Indy for a band thing and I am trying to visit several coffee shops. I loved this one the second I stepped in. The aesthetic inside is..."

Anne Kane

"This place is amazing a must for all coffee and tea drinkers. The environment is truly a third place. I had the amazing cold brew with some soy and..."

Megan Marie Tran

"I love this coffee shop. It is so unique. They have excellent service and they aim to please. I have only been there twice and plan to go again..."

Jennifer Brown

"This place is awesome. Truly, what they leave OUT of the coffee makes the difference! Pure and refined craft coffees, with a killer..."

Taylor Allen Frank

"Great coffee, Great space. Try one of their world drinks. Moroccan coffee or a Spanish..."

Chris-Amanda Kilander

"Hard to find, but once you do the atmosphere is really cool and the coffee is even..."

April Wiggin Grabbe

"Best coffee shop in town! I love the space, love the people, and the coffee is amazing. Try the Vietnamese..."

Cuong Koi Tran

"I tried a 12oz Spanish Latte! Excellent�Staff was so friendly, explaining all about the cold brew process. Everytime I'm in Indy, I will stop in..."

Susanne Smith Glover

"The staff and owner are so nice and accommodating! I was a little skeptical of the no syrup philosophy, but the coffee definitely exceeded my..."

K Noelle Broughton

"Hubby & I went here for a little coffee date. Both our coffees were tasty and the perfect amount of strong! We also got a cherry turnover, it was..."

Arica Gentile

"Had a great experience at Kaffine Coffee Co.! The tea I ordered was perfect for the hot weather, and it hit the spot. The location might be a bit..."

Cha'vette Ware

"One of my favorite coffee shops in the city! The staff is knowledgeable and they have a good selection of beans. There is a nice mix of seating..."

ben brockman

"Great coffee and study spot. Not the sweet stuff other places have. I ordered a latte and it came with some art! All drinks are made to order and I..."

William Cheng

"What a cute, moody coffee shop!We stopped in early before leaving town and the dim lighting paired with the vintage decor made it feel like a scene..."

Sheridan Herman

"My friend recommended this place to work on some homework and it was perfect! I ordered a London Fog and it was quite possibly the best one I've ever..."

Adriane Tuttle

"Oh my! What a way to start New Year and "discover" a new coffee shop! We had to change our plans cause another coffee shop was closed and the nearest..."

G Fatima

"Not many food choices but a great vibe and atmosphere to drink coffee at and work..."

Clint Harris

"Space is really open and great for getting work done. Also super close to mass Ave nice location for a walk. I’m not usually one to judge a shop by..."

Laura Dobie

"Very cool laid back atmosphere. You feel like you've stepped into another realm when you enter. The coffee was so good! I got the Spanish Latte and a..."

Dannielle Yelder

"Unique, rustic coffee shop located in an old, refurbished building, which adds a very chill vibe. It's more quiet and a nice spot to read or study. ..."

Tara Allen 51

"The best coffee place I have ever been to. The owner is the nicest woman ever. The aesthetic and overall feel of the place is gorgeous. The drinks..."

Ella Mullins

"Loved the space! The old building is a perfect place for a unique coffee shop. Disappointed in no GF or Vegan bakery..."

M A

"Great little place to sit and just be! I loved the Moroccan Late, the spices are perfect. It's also nice to have easy parking for a downtown..."

Christy Marsh

"Got a Spanish latte which I highly recommend! My parents got the jasmine pearl and lemon ginger green tea iced and they really enjoyed their drinks!..."

Megan Smith

"Adorably cozy, tucked-away coffee shop with killer Spanish lattes and muffins. Indoor seating available. It’s the perfect place for work, a coffee..."

Christine W

"My favorite coffee shop. I had the best pour over of my life there. It seems to have changed though. They previously had many menus to look at while..."

Tony Welch

"My newest coffee shop obsession. My only complaint is the bathroom: only one gender neutral bathroom for the place, and the only way you know is..."

Ralph Boleslavsky

Smash Social

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I cannot recommend this place enough. First of all, they serve tinker coffee and it is incredible. They also offer beer and wine. When i was there,..."

Loren Baran

"Fun ping pong place with excellent barista's serving up coffee and teas. As well as chill hangout loft space. Wine and beer bar to watch the game. ..."

Diana Ingemanson

"The staff was super friendly. I had a cold brew which tasted delicious. Even though ping pong doesn't typically start till 12, they let us play...."

NA NA

"Ping pong, coffee, beer on tap, what more do you need. Great staff, the place is clean, coffee is good too. Played a little ping pong with son, fun,..."

Abdul Hakim

"There aren't many coffee shop/beer/wine shops in Indy that are open up late right now, but thankfully this spot is. There is a small lot to park in,..."

Jessica Gutierrez

"So much fun. Only $10 for all day ping pong and they also have great espresso. I went by myself and I found someone else to play with, next time I'll..."

Josiah McCruiston

"Fun tt in Indy. Nice tables. Nice venue. Never crowded in the afternoon. Great snowy or rainy day..."

sockeye bob

"I went on a slow night and had a blast, but I wish it was a little less expensive. Plenty of ping pong tables were open, and my friend and I ended up..."

Hailey Rogers

"This place is really cool. Definitely a good place to go to hang out or for a quick/casual meeting. The coffee is really good - I didn't get anything..."

Christen Lawless

"Top Notch! Great place to hangout and drink or play ping pong. I did not expect it from the name, but they actually know how to Make Tea!! The..."

Jeff Okeke

"Had a really great time here with a group of friends. Played ping pong for over 2hours. All the ping pong equipment was well maintained. The staff..."

Shravan Tamaskar

"Cool place. Laid back. Offer coffee and beer. Ping pong is..."

Chas Godsey

"I've managed dozens of events and Meetups in Indy, and this is a hidden gem for small or large groups with A/V available. Solid selection of local/..."

Aaron Abodeely

"It's exactly what they advertise it to be. The rates you pay are per paddle, not person, which is nice. The food was good but the menu is pretty..."

Tierra Maesch

"Nifty little place, lots of space with variety to wide open to separate personal quiet rooms. Nice little variety on coffee menu that you probably..."

Jeff M

"Really cute place. It was my first time there. They have a variety of coffee, tea, beer, wine, pop, etc options. Food is just snack items but also..."

Cassie

"The staff were unbelievably nice and helpful. I even asked a really dumb question and they were just super nice and friendly. I was left waiting for..."

C Weaver

"Such a cool place! Snacky food is on the menu but nothing to be mistaken for a meal. Beer selection is small, but mighty. Ping pong tables are sweet!..."

Dan Marino

Sisters Comfort Food

American Legion Broad Ripple Post 34

"In Broad ripple. Very clean and spacious. Place is well taken care of. Nice displays of..."

Holly Faust

"Great post that focuses on community service with post 9/11 vet..."

Jordan Hyde

"An American Legion Post with NO bar. Focused on service to veterans and service to the..."

Dan Cunningham

"One of the best American Legion Post's in the..."

Andrew “Firescout” May

"This place is the only Post in the American Legion that doesn't smoke and drink and I love that out of the Post..."

Darrell Asher

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The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe Inc

94/100 (1116 ratings)

"I love The Legend! The food is outstanding every time from Winter Root Vegetable soup, Beef Medallions cooked to perfection and gorgeous cobbler for..."

Holly James

"We had brunch. The food was served quickly and correctly, and professionally. Delicious as always, each dish maintaining the consistency we have come..."

Kevin Edwards

"Love this place. Kim and John are the best! Great food along with the best service. Food is always hot and fresh. A very happy..."

Linda Jean Kirby

"Have heard about this place for years, finally made it in. OMG, every bite was terrific. The shrimp cocktail was as good as St E's and the price..."

Merle Gold Day

"Have never had a bad meal at The Legend, it is my favorite! The mac and cheese is just like my mom makes and she makes the best..."

Kyle Tindall Tabb

"I drive four hours to eat at this place at least twice a year. The staff remembers us when we walk to in and I have never had a bad meal or bad..."

Charles Poeling

"Great selection! Can't wait to go back! Definitely recommend the grilled cheese and the pepper jack Mac and..."

Emily Burch

"Outstanding service staff. Today, my friend and I had Stephanie who was great. Excellent meal and enjoyed the new layout within the Restaurant. The..."

Terry A. Loux

"Enjoyed our dinner and the server was great 👍 will come..."

Tom Niswender

"Good food and good service. I never had a bad meal there. Sunday bruch is..."

Todd Taylor

"Loved the pumpkin ravioli and creamed artichoke soup. Service was excellent! Can't wait to go back and try out different menu..."

Janet Newell Dunn

"I had a splendid time there. Went there for the first time and noticed they had paper sheet for table covers which they change after each sitting and..."

Dannielle Yelder

"Irvington is the best, please visit if you haven’t yet. Today my boss took me out to lunch and we ended up here, which I was happy about because..."

Sarah “Foogs” Fugarino

"We went to The Legend for dinner with a friend who recommended it to us and we were not disappointed! Very friendly and attentive staff and..."

Florian M.

"I got their tomato soup and salad with lemon vinaigrette. They have lots of Vegan options. It was fresh and tastey. Chris was our server and he was..."

Light Matter Promotions

"I have now been to The Legend Cafe twice, and on both occasions I was more than impressed. The atmosphere makes for either a dress-up dinner or a..."

Dylan St. Clair

"We chose this restaurant based on the reviews during a quick trip to Indy. The food is great, the ambiance is quaint, and the prices are very..."

Susan McGee

"I had an exquisite experience eating lunch at The Legend today in Historic Irvington! The food was superb, the constant service fantastic by the..."

Mark Kokopelli Watkins (Indie Artist in Indy)

"Yummy grilled cheese and pesto sandwich with lentil curry soup and a nice beer. My little buddy Dale liked it a lot,..."

Jim Kliss

"So we went here on 12/29/20, met an amazing team of people. Our waitress was Erin, so sweet and informative. The food was so delicious!!! That..."

Frank Santana Jr

"Always fresh, nutritious and delicious! A favorite. We rode our bikes and dined outdoors on the..."

Judy Jones

Virginia Avenue Pizza Company

94/100 (65 ratings)

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American

"Best spot to have a delicious $11 lunch buffet M-F that always delivers!! I highly recommend eating..."

Bearded Wonder

"Big meat pizza was excellent along with cold beer. Service was fast and friendly. We will be..."

Andrew Bacon

"AMAZING place! The thin crust pizza was delicious and the bread sticks were the best (seriously, don't walk out of this place without trying their..."

Amber Shepherd

"Yeah, it's not the same Chicago style pizza that used to be there, but it's not bad. I enjoyed the deep dish we ordered last night, and the staff was..."

Madison Mourning

"Virginia Avenue Pizza Co. is great. I went during their lunch buffet. It wasn’t crowded and it has a very simplistic atmosphere. It’s in the same..."

Matt Wilson

"I was walking and saw the cute chalkboard outside advertising the pizza by the slice. The place was clean and the girls up front was very friendly..."

Jailyn Rodríguez

"Great, friendly service and delicious, no-frills veggie pizza. It's nice to have a comfy, simple pizza joint amidst so many high-concept/pricey..."

T S

"Was downtown and came here for lunch. Lunch buffet was on point. Pizza was premo, calzone, meatballs, sauage, and great salad bar. Both myself and..."

B. L.

"Lunch buffet is incredible value. $11 for all you can eat pizza, pasta, bread sticks, salad, and other goodies. People here are always nice and..."

Todd Pettit

"Virginia Avenue Pizza Company is in the same location as the (now defunct) South of Chicago. The menu is similar, but improved, as is the interior. ..."

Brandon Fritze

"Average deep dish but amazing thin crust. Lunch buffet has a rotating special option as well. All of them are..."

Alan Morales

"Great pizza, and friendly staff. They have vegan options as well as gluten free crust options. Something for everyone..."

Deth Batcountry

"Great pizza! Buffett has a big option, deep dish pizza on the buffett makes it all worth it. Cool side of town. Will be..."

Donald Burdette

"The pizza is 🔥 New owners and name (formerly South of Chicago’s) but I’d have to say, I like their pizza better than the former! 5..."

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"Just home from grocery pick up and meat and produce look WONDERFUL! Such an easy experience to order online, quickly packaged and safe curbside..."

Patrick Merna

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Mile Square Coffee

"Perched on a balcony overlooking the bustling City Market, this small coffee shop made me a very tasty espresso. I'm an experienced espresso fan and..."

Neal Scott

"One place you should check out when you are in City market! I had the best Flat white in Indy and staff were super..."

Soeun Park (Chloe)

"A coffee stand in a historic indoor market? Yes, please! Here's what's to love and one thing to keep in mind when going: 1) Atmosphere: It's on the..."

Austin Graff

"There is a woman who is always working there when I go around lunchtime. Don't know her name but she makes the best latte in town. They have a very..."

Justin Kuhn

"Great little spot nestled in the seating area above the market, perfect spot to watch the bustle below or escape from the chaos. Solid coffee..."

Blake Evitt

"Mile Square is one of my favorite local coffee shops in..."

Jerome Horne

"Friendly folks here. They really help you enjoy the tasting..."

Dan Obenchain

"Good coffee made to order. Be prepared to wait while orders in front of you are made. Great place with lots of seating in the market to have a..."

Jennie Pampuch

"We are regular to this coffee place. They make fantastic coffee and also sell fresh roasted beans. Please give a try when you are in City..."

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