The Most Delicious Cafes in Indianapolis

Melt Revival

★★★★☆ 4.2 (634) • $$

"Pickiest eater ever says "10/10!"But seriously, we came here on a Sunday for their Sunday Brunch Menu, he loved the bfast burrito, I had the philly seitan cheesesteak, and our 3rd smashed the vegan bs and gs. Everyone was ridiculously nice too. Aplus."

Ruth's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (562) • $$

"Had a trulywonderful experience at Ruth's Cafe this morning! The restaurant was busy, but food came out quickly and was delicious. I had the scramble du jour (red pesto, artichoke, feta, red pepper) with potatoes and a biscuit. Service and atmosphere were both wonderful -will definitely be back."

Rosie's Place

★★★★☆ 4.2 (442) • $$

"We love it! Great food & great service! Only Complaint is it's very tiny and usually Has a pretty good wait. While this just goes to show how good it is, definitely makes it a little rough to get in sometimes."

Rosies Place

★★★★☆ 3.9 (354) • $$

"Excellent service, food and ambience. The location is on Main Street in Zionsville which is the perfect spot to take a stroll after eating a delicious brunch along with a few carefully selected treats from their bakery. Our brunch included "made to order" omelettes, pancakes, potatoes, awesome coffee & more! Whether visiting for breakfast, brunch or lunch, everything tastes awesome but you might want to consider the mantra "life is short, eat dessert first!" The restaurants bakery makes generously sized treats that made our visit even more memorable! Highly recommend!"

Rock-Cola 50's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (197) • $$

"We finally made it over to this nostalgic establishment this morning to enjoy Sunday breakfast. We knew this place was going to be good when we pulled into the lot and there were no parking spots available. Plus they look like they haven't had a renovation in 50 years so any place that looks like they're not trying to impress anyone with bells and whistles must be a master of their griddle! Boy, were we right! With only three friendly and welcoming staff coordinating the customer service of the whole restaurant, these folks crank out top notch diner cuisine! Offering such old timey plates as fried bologna sandwiches, malts, and Choc-Cola, they definitely have something for everyone. I opted for the Short Breakfast which was only $6.99! As soon as my plate arrived, I could smell the stick of butter in my Texas toast, and I immediately fell in love with the place! I stole a nibble of my boyfriend's Philly cheesesteak which was a total game changer! This tiny but mighty diner has it figured out! The only snag we could foresee is that the place is very popular and has extremely limited seating so it wouldn't take much to cause a wait, but the neighborhood locals who frequent the place seem to move in and out with precision. Plus the kitchen cranks out plates so fast your head will spin! We'll definitely be back to try about 20 more items on the menu. Highly recommend!"

Quatman Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (201) • $

"It's crazy to see that my last review was over ten years ago! While the price of the cheeseburger special has gone up (only by $2.50) and they've moved their location (just slightly) the food and experience is still the same no frills deliciousness.They have indoor and outdoor dining now and they let you order lettuce and tomato on your burger, but you still get your food on paper plate and the burger special still comes with fries and a drink of choice (including a beer if you want). The burger with onions and pickles is the way to go and it's delicious every time. I have never tried anything else here and I don't know if I ever will. It's exactly what I want and while I know people love the other items on the menu it's hard not to order the cheeseburger when I know it's perfection.If you've never been, they do have a parking lot along with street parking. The servers are friendly and helpful too. You'll see a lot of regulars here as well as families.This one of those old school, welcoming spots that feels like dining at a family member's place for a get together- especially now that they have the outdoor seating. It is no frills, but what they do they do well and at a great price.We stop by at least once every time we're in town."

Mayberry Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (202) • $$

"I've wanted to eat at Mayberry cafe for some time and I finally had my chance. First we had some pretzel knots with cheese dipping sauce that were fantastic. For my meal I had the black and bleu burger with fries. The burger was great with plenty of bleu cheese crumbles and lots of bacon. The fries were really good as well. I had some cheese sauce left over from the pretzel bites that I dipped my fries in. The experience was great with good food and friendly service. I can't wait to come back."

Wyoming Community Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (101) • $

"The oatmeal latte is a hit. It was cinnamon forward which I loved. Absolutely delicious! The chai latte however left a lot to be desired. I could only taste a faint taste of the chai blend. I also had the pumpkin energy bites and they were soft and flavorful. There is plenty of parking. I definitely recommend the oatmeal latte and pumpkin energy bites."

Command Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (112) • $

"Coffee and hot chocolate Mann. is great and the customer service is very good as well. We also had a breakfast sandwich which was cooked perfectly."

Cabin Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (112)

"What a cute spot! I am normally not this far west but Mi Amor had a meeting here so I was able to indulge and grab myself a coffee while I was there. Now the place on the outside looks just like a cute little cabin and the inside was equally cozy complete with a friendly greeting as soon as you come in. After surveying the menu I settled on an iced white coffee with white chocolate inside and it was delicious! My only complaint is I should've had them hold some of the milk or maybe I should've put in more coffee but either way if I'm waaaaay out west like that again......I'll stop in."

The Egyptian Cafe and Hookah Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (184) • $$

"Decided to give this place a try even though we weren't trying the hookah. Our server was very friendly. We tried the wings with the Egyptian rub and also shared a mixed kebob plate and some butter chicken. The food was amazingly delicious. I tried a cup of the Turkish coffee which was really good. We will definitely be back."

Big Four Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (108) • $

"What a gem of a cafe, hidden inside a remodeled old furniture factory.The service here was impeccable. The food tasty and fresh. $70 fed six of us, not a bad value for breakfast. The pancakes are huge! Chicken and waffles were very tasty. But the best dish is the breakfast quesadilla. 12.99 and loaded with meat and more. So damn tasty. This is a destination restaurant, not just a place to eat when your in the area. Note: reservations are highly recommended."

Uptown Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (91) • $

"This place is pretty good! They get your food to you pretty quickly and it's a more no nonsense way of getting your breakfast. They make and sell their own condiments. The hash browns and bacon were good but like most other places that biscuits and gravy could use some help."

Front Street Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (118) • $$

"Best kept secret in the Cincinnati area. My fiancée and I came up here to New Richmond after seeing reviews for the restaurant. We ordered the 16 oz Ribeye special that was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Seared crust medium rare cooked to perfection! I'm biased with my steaks and this is "the best" cooked steak on the east side of Cincy. Homemade carrot cake was an added bonus with an in house pastry chef. Why are more people not coming to this place? Highly recommended!"

Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café

★★★★☆ 4.1 (102)

"Homemade is part bakery that makes fabulous pies, cakes and other baked goods. They also make wonderful soups and sandwiches. My experience has been different depending on the day of the week that I go. My first visit, on a Sunday, they were crazy crowded, there was a long line to order and it was hard to find a table. So, I came back a during the week and the restaurant was peaceful, the clerks were happy and eager to wait on us. They checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. I tried the soup/sandwich combo. My food came out quickly and there was even a surprise on my plate. I had the Lobster Bisque soup which was velvety fabulous. The French Dip had fresh chewy bread and moist roast beef and the au jus was perfect. They also included a sweet croissant that was an unexpected treat. Oh man , what a great lunch. Their ice cream is very good but the pie is out of this world. I highly recommend the rhubarb, which is definitely made with fresh rhubarb. It's a perfect blend of tart and sweet with crystallized sugar on top. The dining room is comfortable with a mix of booths and tables. Their covered patio overlooks a small pond and has additional seating. For the best experience, go during the week. The pies and cakes were all fresh on my Tuesday visit. And the mid-week staff is phenomenal. They do a robust carry out business and you can buy cakes to go. They do have a kids menu. I'm giving the week day crew 5 stars."

Country Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (95) • $

"Very good food and homemade style. It was a pleasure to try some authentic food in West Lafayette. Thank God for Yelp, this place was very good and lovely. The service was really good and it's a cafe that you seat yourself! It seems like it gets very busy on the weekends, it was quite busy. They run efficient so it goes pretty fast. The ambiance is like a diner and home style family place. The food is definitely good the smoked sausage, eggs, and pancakes were made to perfection. It's located in a popular area of West Lafayette, which makes this a good known spot. Further, they gave good parking and everyday breakfast or lunch specials."

Lake Nina Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (86) • $$

"Great fish dinners to be had here!I ordered the highly acclaimed fish log and the fried potatoes. Both were fantastic and didn't disappoint. They will actually make the fish well done which most fish places won't but I like mine Great Britain style, crunchy and with lots of flavor, this one for the bill for sure. Fried potatoes with onions were good too, showstopper though was the onion rings. Truly GB style! Crunchy, flavorful, made with fish batter and not breaded like the ones you get do often these days. The meal was BIG so maybe if you're going for lunch grab the half log or pan to take some home. Great place for truly one of a kind fish for the landlocked Ohio!"

Sunshine Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (86) • $

"Sunshine Cafe is a breakfast winner. Today I had the country fried steak and eggs with hash browns and biscuits. The biscuits were light and fluffy and delicious. The sausage gravy is the best. My son had bacon and eggs over easy and pancakes. Everything was hot and delicious. Out services was on it. She made sure we had everything we needed and that everything came out on time. She brought a little package of teddy grahams for my grandson to snack before the food came. As a midwestern cafe, Sunshine is at the top of the list for good food, great service in a clean diner setting."

The Attic & Coffee Mill Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (60) • $$

"Service is beyond par - a hearty welcome and a good assessment that new customer might need assistance- sales clerk knew exactly what everything had in it, sandwiches and drinks plus bags of teas and coffee beans. Nice and relaxed atmosphere that I needed in the middle of a day where I was in Madison for training. Will be back soon!"

The Toast Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (62) • $

"Phenomenal service. Food was delicious. Love the strawberry rhubarb jam. Wife got the avocado toast. I got the veggie omelette. They NAILED those and the hash browns (we like them crispy) were perfect. Got a to go order of the biscuit French toast. Can't wait to try that. Alicia was so great. Forgot to take a photo of the food."

Morgan's Corner Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (60) • $

"Our favorite place for Saturday morning breakfast, since moving to Mooresville. This is a very warm and friendly, family run place, where everyone feels welcome. All that, and the food is amazing! You can't go wrong with a Haystack!"

Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (42)

"First of all I would like to say they employ the nicest people. I tried making an at home cake and didn't like how the icing turned out. I call a few days before the party not sure really how to request the specific cake I wanted. The sweet person who answered the phone laughed with me as I was working through my request. I got a follow up call from the baker who was just as nice and talked with me about what I wanted. I've had things from their bakery before and it was always amazing. I just want to say this cake was the most delicious I've ever had. The cake itself was so moist you didn't need a drink to just get it down, icing was flavorful and not overpoweringly sweet. It was a huge hit and is already gone! We will be ordering our future cakes from here moving forward. Thank you for being so nice to someone who was freaking out party planning! Not only did you all provide amazing service but it was delicious. Already planning for the next party next month!"

Clean Eatz Fishers

★★★★★ 4.6 (38)

"One of the few meal prep/restaurants in town.I have not had not their meal prep food so I am only reviewing about the made to order food. I will say they have quite a large selection of meal prep that you can buy on the spot and take home or order beforehand.The food selection is pretty good, portions are on the smaller size but prices are very fair. The food and ingredients are better than most if not all fast food places nearby. I've had the buffalo chicken wrap which was really good. The sides are on the smaller size but are still good. I think the portions are actually normal but we expect such big portions as the average that they seem small.They also have smoothies and iced coffee, which I have not tried, as well as they sell protein powder and snacks to go. The seating inside is a must of high tops and regular tables, it has a very bright and open feel and parking is right out front and easy to get to.The staff here is also very kind, and helpful and the orders come out quite fast considering they are made when ordered.I very much enjoy eating here and hope to try the meal prep items soon."

Red Apple Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (49)

"I was greeted and seated fairly quickly. Lisa was my server/waitress. She was friendly and paid attention to details. When she served my breakfast, she said, "something's missing." It was the hash browns. She brought that to me shortly after that. Kept coffee refilled as i dined. Good food- eggs over hard, ham slice, hash browns, sourdough toast( i can't find that often!). Choice of creamers for my coffee, and she brought a small bowl filled with them. She brought ketchup for the hash browns when she served them without having to ask. Orange marmalade was great on the sourdough toast. She also brought me an extra spoon when i asked, as the one I had I was using for marmalade, needed one for coffee. I dined on a Saturday morning after a busy work week, felt like treating myself."

Sunrise Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (68) • $

"We came here while visiting from out of town and because we had a Groupon. Weird place to have this eatery but nonetheless it was a decent place to eat. Small menu to look at but it is fast and pretty well priced. The egg sandwich we ordered came with a meat and hash browns. They were very yummy. The pancake was huge but more like a crepe and it was meh at best. I'd def recommend the sandwich though. We even ordered one to go and it heated up nicely in a skillet. If we were In Town again. I don't think we'd go back the staff was sparse tending more to frequent flier guests and not noticing us and they give you the bill before your food even comes out so we felt rushed to eat and pay. Restrooms are shared down the hall with the business center and is kinda hard to find. Plenty of stalls though and it was clean. Place practices masks and glove wearing and sanitized between tables and social distanced tables. Alll in all it was decent but didn't leave me craving to come back."

The Indianapolis Propylaeum

★★★★☆ 3.5 (55) • $$

"A gorgeous venue in the heart of the Old Northside. Did you know you can:1) Rent the entire house, for an occasion or event for up to 14 people? Rates are typically between $800-1000, for a more affordable and memorable experience than a generic hotel: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/475320822) Enjoy a formal afternoon high tea, with those tiny cucumber sandwiches, delectable pastries, and a sampling of high-end teas? https://do317.com/events/weekly/wed/come-for-afternoon-tea-at-the-propylaeum3) Attend unique literary and cultural events? Join their email list to stay in the loop: https://www.thepropylaeum.org/programs4) Tour the house, examining its crooks and crannies. Don't forget the impressive ballroom on the top floor. This location also has historical importance in the early feminist movement in Indianapolis. It continues to be a progressive literary and cultural hub."

Stone Hearth Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (33)

"Although I just stopped in for a cup of coffee, I found this to be a cool little cafe tucked away in the Warm Glow Candle complex. While my wife was shopping, I decided to take a break and get a cup of coffee from the counter. They don't have a lot of options for coffee, but I like a simple black drip coffee and it was good. I appreciate that it was ready to drink without scalding my mouth, so kudos for that!The cafe also offers sandwiches, salads, and has some barbecue options available too. They also have some desserts including ice cream.Simply order at the counter and pay, then grab a seat while they make if for you. The staff will bring it out to your table and even bus your table once you're through.If you are interested in taking a break from shopping or simply from being on the road, stop by to check out this cafe.Review #3580"

Eat To Live Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (25) • $

"What a delightful surprise! Although the place is small and it is difficult to pull in the tiny parking area located directly on 38th Street (just a few blocks east of the fairgrounds), it is well worth the effort the next time you are in the area. I grabbed the last spot and decided to get my order to go since I didn't want to keep other customers from finding a spot. (The lot is shared with other businesses too, so I hope they can find a more accessible spot someday!)The inside is clean and has a small dining room set up which seems like it is mainly a place for customers to wait while their order is being made. The menu is located on the back wall and there is a small counter with beverages next to the cash register. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and greeted me and was glad to let me browse the menu until I was ready. I decided to try the Grilled BBQ Salmon that is shredded, coated with honey and BBQ sauce and grilled with peppers. It comes served on a normal sized wheat bun. No sides come with it, but the price was under $6 and I felt like it was a bargain! Excellent flavors that didn't mask the grilled salmon taste. Although the menu board didn't have the current list of veggie options, I ended up with ordering a grilled broccoli with mult-colored bell peppers and a variety of seasonings. That was different from anything else I've had (and I've had a lot!) but it was all good. I would definitely recommend both the side and the sandwich.I also picked up a sweet tea which comes without ice. Not sure why it doesn't have any, but it was chilled and tasty without the ice.Note that this restaurant does have Muslim books and newspapers on display, much like a lot of Christian restaurants do. I didn't feel any awkwardness due to the store expressing its views quietly. No pressure or judgment was noticed.Good food that exceeded my expectations. Food takes about 10-15 minutes depending upon what you order and how busy they are. Most of the items are seafood or veggie based.Review #2707"

Gingersnaps Coffeehouse & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (23) • $

"Quaint little coffeehouse in the back of a bookstore. The servers were pleasant and the food was excellent. We got 1/2 of the turkey pesto sandwich. My daughter got a Mediterranean salad with hers and I got the potato soup with mine. The problem was that it took 18 minutes to get our food after we ordered. There were 3 tables that had customers. We were there a little after Noon on a Monday. It is difficult to eat there during a one hour lunch break. So, it is worth the visit if you aren't on a time schedule or in a hurry."

Waynedale Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (19) • $

"Waynedale Cafe is a great stop over the lunch hour. The restaurant is close to work and always offers great service and good food. The atmosphere is very bland and outdated, with nothing special about it. But the service is always fantastic. The waitress recognizes us and it always on top of thing (we come often). Not to mention, the prices are a steal! I typically stop in with my coworkers when we have a hankering for their chips and salsa. Which I might add, are so good! I typically order Mexican dishes, but I also enjoy the breakfast. They have plenty of options on the menu. If you are looking for good service and food, stop in!"

Sonny's Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (16) • $

"This is my go to for lunch each day. I go to the location in the neuro science center multiple times a week. The pizza is fabulous my favorite is the Margherita with ricotta. They don't offer it every day. All pizza is good tho it reminds me of New York style. A few of my favorite specials are the burger and the buffalo chicken wrap. All the specials of the day are on a rotation. I also really enjoy the blackened turkey wrap. With black beans corn tomatoes and a chipotle mayo toasted which is served daily. So many options for a cheaper cost"

Ruby’s Cafe & Bakery

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Delicious! Sausage egg and cheese casserole and chicken salad sandwich were great! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful."

Crossroads Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10)

"Amazon food with friendly staff who welcome everyone cheerfully in this cozy space. Eat local - breakfast served all day but the burgers and plate specials plus desert always hit the spot. Visit now!"

Trading House Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Very unique place to have lunch. Large antique shop . Order food and sit where you may, seating areas are all over store. Food is made from scratch . Enjoyed browsing while waiting for food preparations. We had a charcuterie board of good cheeses and meSummer salad, chicken wrap, Mac and cheese. All were delightful. Waitress was attentive and helpful. Only draw back was that there is no air conditioning . Still As a special different trip I would highly recommend ."

La Palma Latina

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

"Best double steak and bacon burger and steak fries I've ever had. Love that there open late. Feel bad for the waitress for having 2 wait on all the loud drunks....."