Foodies

From locally roasted coffee, to red velvet pancakes, to boozy breakfast cocktails, we know brunch is an important part of every quality weekend. Follow along as we share our favorite spots – including some knock-your-socks-off cinnamon toast. 

Meal decisions are easy with these three Indy food halls.

• Indianapolis City Market
• The Garage at Bottleworks
• the AMP at 16 Tech Innovation District 

Get your caffeine buzz at one of our local coffeehouses. Sitting down over a cup of java at Calvin Fletcher's, Provider, or Bovaconti is an ideal way to discover neighborhoods and intersect with local culture.

• Abbi Merris is recognized as a Semifinalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes for the 2023 James Beard Awards.
• Merris has put Bluebeard at the forefront of the Indy's dining experience, creating an expression of culinary excellence with classic influence. 

• Taste your way through Indy's best beers, spirits, and wines while earning rewards with the Indy Craft Pass.
• Tour Indy’s craft breweries with the Indy Brew Bus or make a reservation on the Handlebar to enjoy a beverage (or two, or three) while pedaling with friends.

• Travel Channel named the shrimp cocktail “the world’s spiciest dish,” and the restaurant was named "An American Classic" by the James Beard Foundation.
• The 1933 Lounge is great for cocktails, and Harry & Izzy's offers comparable cuisine in a laid back atmosphere.

• A thriving immigrant community has proudly brought their authentic cuisines to Indy’s near northwest side.
• Discover the flavors, spices, and unique dishes of Ethiopia, India, the Middle East, Peru, Japan, and many more.
• The New York Times declared that it’s “Where the World Comes to Eat.”

As the newest addition to locally-based Cunningham Restaurant Group, Modita takes meaning from its name, "the pleasure to delight others." This Asian-inspired fine eatery, located in Bottleworks Hotel, delves into Asian dining culture and the pageantry of celebrating food with others. 

See Executive Chef Arianne Holsapple in action here. 

Long days, warm nights, and fresh food from the garden: patio season is here. From the hidden courtyard at Iozzo's Garden of Italy to lakeside views at Rick's Cafe Boatyard, here's our round-up of must-try spots for outdoor dining.

OUTDOOR DINING IN INDY