Buffa Louies

Finally got over to Carmel to enjoy Buffas.I graduated from IU-Bloomington in 2020 and haven't had them in 3+ years.Just as good as I remember. Well sauced, crispy, and delicious. The service was great, drinks out quickly, food out in a timely manner.This place will THRIVE in the summer time. 70% full dining room on a frigid February evening... the people know these wings ROCK!Will be back 100%.

I tried BuffaLouie's, and it was fine. It made me want to go to Bloomington though. BuffaLouie's is such a unique, independent spot. It kind of felt out of place in Carmel. Like the Bloomington location, they did a great job hanging pictures and paraphernalia related to IU and Indiana. The service was terrific. They get an A+. The food was alright. I ordered a meatball sub, which was pretty good. It was big enough that you don't need a side with it. I also ordered fried cheesecake, which was kind of dull. I wouldn't recommend that for dessert. It took a little bit longer than I thought it would to bring out the food, but they were pretty busy. If you order a soda, you get to take a home a BuffaLouie's souvenir cup, which is neat. There is a parking lot behind BuffaLouie's that offers free 3 hour parking. If the lot is full, you'll have a hard time finding parking around there because BuffaLouie's is in the heart of the Carmel Arts District.

Solid wings and fun atmosphere. Service was quick and attentive. Kind of too quick as we were socializing and in no hurry, but t the server was very polite and checked in with us several times. Clean and comfortable, lots of IU memorabilia. It will be loud and packed when IU is playing. But other times regular noise levels so you can have a conversation. Food was fresh and hot. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Served in baskets and plastic cups you can take to go.

We tried Buffa Louie's last weekend and overall it was a good experience. Service was excellent, the waitresses were so kind, fast and friendly. The food was good, it wasn't anything I'd run to tell people they needed to try. It was clean inside decked out in IU decor. It was good quick meal

I had never been to Buffalo Louis but was excited to see a new place opening up just down the street from me. I ordered the honey bbq wings and onion rings. The food came out super quickly, our server was really pleasant, and the food was really good. The wings tasted fresh, and I appreciated that they had more meat and less breading than somewhere like Buffalo Wild Wings. The sauce was interesting but in a good way with lots of flavor. We got seated righted away, and while it's definitely a sports bar atmosphere with lots of noise, I found it to be pleasant and can't wait to enjoy the outdoor seating. I'll definitely be back!

I was excited to see Buffa Louies open near Indy since it's such a Bloomington staple. The wings were just as I remembered. I went with hot buffalo, hot garlic, and Rasta jerk and all had unique and delicious flavors. The decor brings a nice touch of IU Bloomington to Carmel with memorabilia covering the walls, which added to the experience.If you're in the mood for flavorful wings and some Hoosier nostalgia, it's definitely worth checking out!

This is an awesome spot located in the heart of a trendy section of Carmel. You will find a public parking lot with 3 hour parking in the back and street parking is also available. You can enter the restaurant from the front or back door. The place has a very nice fenced in patio in the back with a bunch of tables and chairs with heaters. Inside, you will find a small bar area with seating. The dining area is modest and there are televisions all over the place. It makes an awesome sports bar. The restaurant is decorated with IU and Indiana memorabilia.What really sets this place apart from other places that I have visited is its staff. They are awesome. They were very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The best I have experienced in a long time.The restaurant is known for their wings, but they also serve salads, chicken tenders, burgers, chicken sandwiches and subs. I ordered 10 wings (5 Rasta Jerk/5 Honey Garlic with a side of fries. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my food and the place was busy. My food was fresh and hot. It was also delicious. I liked the Rasta Jerk the best, but it was close though. I cannot stress enough that I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. I am really high on this place and highly recommend it. They have some delicious food and you would be hard pressed to find better service. I hope to make it back here soon.

I always loved the South Bend Chocolate Company that used to be in this space, but apparently I was the only one who loved it, since they abandoned this location.The wings were not bad. Not spectacular, but not bad. I found them to be a little on the small-ish side. I like my restaurant wings to be bigger and plumper than what I can make at home. Half of my order was drumsticks, and half were wings. The drums were particularly small.Service: We sat at the bar in the back of the restaurant. Service was a little slow. They forgot our order of fries entirely, and there were no napkins or paper towels remaining on any of the rolls at the bar. I shouldn't have to beg for napkins at a wing joint. Things can get messy very quickly.Ambiance: It's a prime location in the heart of Main Street in downtown Carmel. It was, however, very loud inside. When the background noise in a restaurant averages 80+ decibels, you end up communicating with your spouse (sitting next to you) using a series of hand signals and even text messages. It wasn't horrible, but be prepared to yell if you come during prime dinner hours.I'm glad there is a dedicated wing place in downtown Carmel, but I I guess I was hoping for a home run instead of just a base hit.

This is a dream come true to have a wing place that has finally figured out how to make wings! I absolutely enjoy all the heat of the wings and I have yet to have a hamburger, but the looks of those hamburgers are nice and juicy! I've been to this location three times now and can't wait to go back for a fourth fifth sixth etc...

We showed up on Saturday to try the new place! We didn't realize IU was playing, but we were quoted a 30 minute wait. We saw multiple people clearly saving tables.. (an 8 top with 2 people sitting at it). So we were prepared there was going to be a huge bottleneck in the kitchen. We ended up having to wait an hour.Upon getting seated, we had a great waitress who seemed a bit overwhelmed. Understandable. We ordered the loaded fries and 20 boneless wings. Our food actually came relatively quick, which was nice. The loaded fries were odd. It was clearly 2 different fries- one were seasoned and in an s shape, the other were unseasoned and curly fries. We weren't really sure if this was done on purpose or not. They were fine, lukewarm.The wings were good. We liked the sauce - buffalo TNT, and hot Q bbq. For a $50 meal, I'm not 100% sure if it was worth it.