Guidebook for Indianapolis

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Guidebook for Indianapolis

Food Scene

Indy's favorite brunch spot! If you only have one morning out, this is the place to go. Also, very close and within walking distance.
77 locals recommend
Cafe Patachou
4901 N Pennsylvania St
77 locals recommend
Indy's favorite brunch spot! If you only have one morning out, this is the place to go. Also, very close and within walking distance.
My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE restaurant in the city. Latin fusion restaurant with specialties from across South America. Just 2 blocks walk away, try this place! The best margaritas and a quirky bar if you are looking for something more casual.
51 locals recommend
Delicia
5215 N College Ave
51 locals recommend
My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE restaurant in the city. Latin fusion restaurant with specialties from across South America. Just 2 blocks walk away, try this place! The best margaritas and a quirky bar if you are looking for something more casual.
A local coffee company within walking distance. Highly recommended.
63 locals recommend
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Co
4930 N Pennsylvania St
63 locals recommend
A local coffee company within walking distance. Highly recommended.
A good spot within walking distance for lunch or dinner. Their bar has a great cozy atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail or beer.
23 locals recommend
Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant
5212 N College Ave
23 locals recommend
A good spot within walking distance for lunch or dinner. Their bar has a great cozy atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail or beer.
An Indy institution for pizza.
35 locals recommend
Bazbeaux
811 E Westfield Blvd
35 locals recommend
An Indy institution for pizza.
A local favorite, their menu is extensive, and they were recently voted Indiana's #1 brewpub. Over 100 local beers and craft specials on tap. Best fries in the city too!
38 locals recommend
HopCat
6280 N College Ave
38 locals recommend
A local favorite, their menu is extensive, and they were recently voted Indiana's #1 brewpub. Over 100 local beers and craft specials on tap. Best fries in the city too!
My favorite carry-out pizza spot. They also deliver, but dine-in is not offered.
Bebop Pizza Kitchen
705 E 54th St
My favorite carry-out pizza spot. They also deliver, but dine-in is not offered.
A local chain located on Butler University's campus. Decorated in Butler style, this is a great lunch or dinner spot. They have a large patio open in the summer and brew their own beer.
Scotty's Dawghouse
4702 Sunset Ave
A local chain located on Butler University's campus. Decorated in Butler style, this is a great lunch or dinner spot. They have a large patio open in the summer and brew their own beer.
A great brunch or lunch spot in walking distance.
15 locals recommend
Taste Cafe & Marketplace
5164 N College Ave
15 locals recommend
A great brunch or lunch spot in walking distance.
Traditional Italian fare. You can't beat the atmosphere in this cozy old home with a wood-burning fireplace.
62 locals recommend
Mama Carolla's
1031 E 54th St
62 locals recommend
Traditional Italian fare. You can't beat the atmosphere in this cozy old home with a wood-burning fireplace.
A nice brunch spot, it is located in a remodeled service station.
106 locals recommend
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue
106 locals recommend
A nice brunch spot, it is located in a remodeled service station.
A local favorite for a delicious budget friendly meal. Cajun, Creole menu with amazing garlic bread served with each entree.
108 locals recommend
Yats
885 Massachusetts Ave
108 locals recommend
A local favorite for a delicious budget friendly meal. Cajun, Creole menu with amazing garlic bread served with each entree.
Southern, Cajun menu with live jazz music.
106 locals recommend
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue
106 locals recommend
Southern, Cajun menu with live jazz music.
Set fixed course menu for a nice dinner out, but not budget friendly.
7 locals recommend
Recess Restaurant
4907 N College Ave
7 locals recommend
Set fixed course menu for a nice dinner out, but not budget friendly.
Large trendy coffee shop with a nice restaurant in the back during the evening hours. Great atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Open Society
12 locals recommend
Large trendy coffee shop with a nice restaurant in the back during the evening hours. Great atmosphere.
For the vegan or vegetarian, this is a perfect place to try within walking distance. They also offer meat options.
14 locals recommend
SoBro Cafe
653 E 52nd St
14 locals recommend
For the vegan or vegetarian, this is a perfect place to try within walking distance. They also offer meat options.
Extensive wine offerings with delicious food pairings.
12 locals recommend
Louie's Wine Dive & Ripple Kitchen
701 Broad Ripple Ave
12 locals recommend
Extensive wine offerings with delicious food pairings.
Great Thai food!
Chiang Mai Thai Noodle
815 E Westfield Blvd
Great Thai food!
If you're craving a sushi fix, this is the spot.
6 locals recommend
Captain Sushi & Juicy Seafood
6253 North College Avenue
6 locals recommend
If you're craving a sushi fix, this is the spot.
Perfect place for a cozy romantic dinner for 2.
9 locals recommend
Corner Wine Bar
6331 Guilford Ave
9 locals recommend
Perfect place for a cozy romantic dinner for 2.
Mediterranean cuisine.
22 locals recommend
Canal Bistro
6349 Guilford Ave
22 locals recommend
Mediterranean cuisine.
Modern Mexican. Amazing tacos and margaritas. Also, offers a very nice patio in the summer.
11 locals recommend
Sangrita Saloon
834 E 64th St
11 locals recommend
Modern Mexican. Amazing tacos and margaritas. Also, offers a very nice patio in the summer.
Local bakery serving amazing desserts, but I will warn you, it isn't budget friendly.
56 locals recommend
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers
6515 Carrollton Ave
56 locals recommend
Local bakery serving amazing desserts, but I will warn you, it isn't budget friendly.
31 locals recommend
Flatwater
832 East Westfield Boulevard
31 locals recommend
Unique menu offerings. You can't go wrong here.
15 locals recommend
The Northside Social
6525 N College Ave
15 locals recommend
Unique menu offerings. You can't go wrong here.
My favorite Italian spot in the city.
25 locals recommend
Ambrosia
5903 N College Ave
25 locals recommend
My favorite Italian spot in the city.
Locally grown produce features on the menu.
25 locals recommend
Public Greens
902 E 64th St
25 locals recommend
Locally grown produce features on the menu.
One of my favorite brunch spots in the city.
8 locals recommend
Northside Kitchenette
6515 N College Ave
8 locals recommend
One of my favorite brunch spots in the city.
Perfect place for a craft burger.
14 locals recommend
317 Burger
915 E Westfield Blvd
14 locals recommend
Perfect place for a craft burger.
Gourmet pizzas within walking distance of the home.
22 locals recommend
Napolese Pizzeria
114 E 49th St
22 locals recommend
Gourmet pizzas within walking distance of the home.
Great lunches near Butler University.
11 locals recommend
Illinois Street Food Emporium
5550 N Illinois St
11 locals recommend
Great lunches near Butler University.
60 locals recommend
Starbucks
430 Massachusetts Ave
60 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

A local dive bar favorite. Very good food as well!
17 locals recommend
The Sinking Ship
4923 N College Ave
17 locals recommend
A local dive bar favorite. Very good food as well!
Owned by the Scotty's restaurant group, they are a local brewery. The best wings in town!
13 locals recommend
Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co.
1021 Broad Ripple Ave
13 locals recommend
Owned by the Scotty's restaurant group, they are a local brewery. The best wings in town!
Located on the Broad Ripple strip, this is a traditional English pub.
13 locals recommend
Union Jack Pub
921 Broad Ripple Ave
13 locals recommend
Located on the Broad Ripple strip, this is a traditional English pub.
A no frills bar just around the corner.
13 locals recommend
Red Key Tavern
5170 N College Ave
13 locals recommend
A no frills bar just around the corner.
Great beer bar. Amazing cheese curds and burgers!
55 locals recommend
Twenty Tap
5406-08 N College Ave
55 locals recommend
Great beer bar. Amazing cheese curds and burgers!
Located next to Delicia, this casual bar has great cocktails and tacos.
7 locals recommend
La Mulita
5215 N College Ave
7 locals recommend
Located next to Delicia, this casual bar has great cocktails and tacos.

Sightseeing

28 locals recommend
Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave
28 locals recommend

Everything Else

37 locals recommend
Monon Boulevard
Monon Trail
37 locals recommend

Essentials

53 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
9774 E 116th St
53 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
CVS
6290-92 N College Ave
15 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
Meijer
5550 N Keystone Ave
43 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Target
6101 N Keystone Ave
60 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan Rd
364 locals recommend

Shopping

145 locals recommend
The Fashion Mall at Keystone
8702 Keystone Crossing
145 locals recommend
I love this place for vintage style Indy gear. Locally owned, check this place out if you want something to take home from Indy!
The Shop
918 Broad Ripple Ave
I love this place for vintage style Indy gear. Locally owned, check this place out if you want something to take home from Indy!