Broccoli Bill's

Random story: My family went here growing up, back when there wasn't much in Noblesville. My dad also used to always make up bedtime stories for us, and his go-to story was always about a boy named Billy who hid between the potato chip bags at Broccoli Bill's - LOL. I therefore have a deeply-rooted connection to this spot, as it still feels like special folklore to me. *And I'm lowkey still looking for Billy as I shop for chips.*Anywho, I love all of the local items they offer here. From Hot Toddy's baked goods (the carrot cake is amazing) to local meats, snacks, and more, you'll enjoy this mini grocery that's connected to Slapfish (delicious, fast-casual seafood spot). They have a lot of produce here and it's fun to browse. There's a free parking lot out front, making it easy to pop in on a whim. Stop in!

I'm not entirely sure what Broccoli Bills is, but I like it! It is a small grocery store that sells fresh produce, and it's a meat market, and a place to buy fish and seafood, and an ice cream stand, and now it also houses Slapfish. It's small but mighty. The people who work here are very friendly and patient. There is one checkout stand. The floors are wooden and worn. It's got a nice vibe, and I like it in here. We got some ice cream from the ice cream area. They have a dozen or so flavors, including a flavor that I had never had: lemon custard. Yum! Good stuff. Broccoli Bills seems to be very popular right now because Slapfish just opened, and Slapfish is located inside Broccoli Bills, and everyone wants to get at it. Did you know: As of right now, if you show your Slapfish receipt at the ice cream counter, they will take $1 off your ice cream order! Whatta deal.

I've stopped in here a few times over the past five years and will say that my rating on this review may be low because of the construction going on which limits the store size/options currently as well as the lack of fresh produce that is in abundance during the summer and fall.During my visit, the deli seemed to be doing okay with its line of Boar's Head meats and cheeses. There were also some displays of local, artisan type food items available. Where the grocery falls short is that they simply don't have that much room to carry a large variety of packaged items like the big box stores. So, if you are fond of supporting local businesses and don't mind making a special trip, you can enjoy shopping here. But if you expect to get all your shopping done at one place, then this may be an occasional stop.Review #3696

I'm a long time fan of Broccoli Bill's. But their website and Yelp promo is way out of date.Caplinger's fish is gone. Sanibel fish is gone. Slapfish is in. So is Hot Toddy's baked goods are in. The deli is grossly underrated and not featured with Fresh salads and Entrees daily. Sundae's ice cream is fabulous, another hidden gem. You would not know about any of this online. It's a diamond in the rough, but you have to dig for it.

Broccoli Bills is such a cool little place. They've completely remodeled it to include Slapfish(a great restaurant), and ice cream bar, a dessert bar, and all kinds of cool grocery finds to make a great meal. More important, everyone seems to love their job. I really Appreciate that. The only bummer is that they don't have a great meat counter. Deli, yes, but I'd love to be able to pick up a great steak.

I'm going to take a bet that on your first excursion to Broccoli Bill's, you're going to drive right by it and not realize you missed it. {If you reach Guerin Catholic High School, you've gone too far north}.BB is located where Westfield/Carmel/Noblesville intersect. Owner Bill has expanded his operation over the years, adding new products, more seating and more vendors. Caplinger's Fresh Catch and Cuts just opened up shop inside the newly rebranded Broccoli Bill's Gray Road Market, and Natural Born Juicers of Mass Ave has a stand, too. Yay for incubating local businesses!Good amount of parking and an impressive amount of cafe style seating, making it a great place to grab a juice, get a fresh fish sandwich and sit down and enjoy in-house.Don't forget the fresh pastries and bread made in the BB kitchen, or the famous chicken salad!

I really wanted to love this place. It took over the space left vacant by Caplinger's in Noblesville inside Broccoli Bill's. The portion sizes we're larger than I expected and everything was a good deal for the price. We tried the calamari and clam chowder to start. The calamari was a bit overdone but would have had potential otherwise. The clam chowder had large chunks of potatoes but seemed a bit skimpy on the clams and was pretty runny. I like a thicker chowder.I ordered the fish and shrimp both done crispy (a less fattening sounding word for fried). Both were lightly coated with a cornmeal batter. Like the calamari, I found the shrimp to be a bit overdone. The fish was good but not a wow. My husband had the broiled fish and I liked that better. My meal came with 2 mini hush puppies and cole slaw. The hush puppies were my favorite thing and I wish they had been a bit bigger. The coleslaw was not cold which made it less appetizing. I am glad I tried it. I love checking out new places, but it wasn't a wow.

Confession: I had low expectations. Nothing they had done or things I had heard. In fact, I hadn't heard of it all. You're telling me there's somewhere I can go for delicious fried fish and I've never heard of it? No way. Went for lunch one day and got the fried shrimp and fish combo. Sure, grilled or blackened would have been healthier....but when fried fish is an option, you choose fried fish. The staff was super friendly and most importantly, my food was realllllly good. Their tartar sauce is really tasty, which isn't always the case at places. The steak fries were hot and crispy and the batter on the fish had the perfect amount of seasoning. I will definitely be returning!

5 words to explain this place:: A PARTY IN YOUR MOUTHThis is not my 1st experience at Broccoli Bill's but each time gets better and better. The food is always fresh and hot and so good. My sister and I visit this place every time I come to town and visit her. Overall great food and great seeing

When you don't know what you want and just want to go grocery shopping for a local food - Broccoli Bill's fits the bill. Plenty of parking space for the store size, next to Slapfish (you can go there to grab a bite before going grocery shopping).