English Ivy's

Came in on a Friday night and it was hoppin'! Loved the Halloween decor and the welcoming environment.They were definitely slammed -- so it took a bit longer to put in a food order. The drinks are generous pours and the prices are amazing! Loved the appetizer platter -- so many fried things on one plate. Incredible. Piping hot, too!Will definitely be coming back for our pub food fix.

Wow! We were in a hurry to leave Indy on a Sunday as the Colts fans were coming in. The highway already had traffic so we drove through town. I desperately wanted coffee or a Bloody Mary. What looked like a dead end street brought me here. It was like a mirage! They open early!!The welcoming environment was one thing, and the food was amazing! The burger was delicious and the omelette. I saw someone had pizza which looked incredible, tavern style. Can't wait to go back.

I've heard nothing but great things about English Ivy's, specifically their Wednesday night fried chicken special. I love that they had a small parking lot in the back and a nice patio space for such an urban area. Service was fine. It was definitely noticeable that the staff really knew the regulars and favored them much more than us first timers, but I get it. Places like this are special. It welcomes a community that is unfairly judged. It's a place where people can come as they are. What's better than that? Food was really good! The cheese curds were very "bar food" stereotype but delicious known the less. I wish the green beans didn't have onions, but I will ask for them without next time. This place is kind of a dive. You won't find luxury finishes here. But it's a vibe.

With a restaurant, things can change often, so I like to review my favorites every couple of years. This one is similar to my last one where I review brunch.First off, let's talk about the service and the staff. Meredith is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, and she greets me with a hug every time I come in. Her cheerful personality just puts you in a better mood regardless of what's going on in your life. She remembers guests' names and what their "usual" order is if they've been coming in awhile, especially for brunch. I've never had a problem with anyone who works the Sunday morning shift at English Ivy's, but everyone knows when I come in, Merideth gets my table. Another one who gets a special callout is Ed. Two of my dear friends come with me for brunch, and Ed always makes it a point to come over to the table and joke around with them, which they absolutely love. He's even been sweet enough to make a couple of music CDs (you know, those flat circular things with a hole in the middle) for one of them with her favorite music on it. When it comes to the food, I'm pretty much happy with everything. Here are some of my comments, though, on the good and the bad.-The folks in the back do a great job with eggs. One of my friends likes soft scrambled eggs and the other likes them more well-done. They've been spot-on every time.-I've become a bit of a pancake snob, and the pancakes at Ivy's miss the mark. I'm used to pancakes where the batter has just a little vanilla in them to make them slightly sweet. I prefer not to use syrup or butter and eat pancakes plain, letting the batter to provide sweetness for me. This is the only place I've almost had to ask for syrup. -Pancakes are wayyyy too small. Pancakes should take up most of the plate when they're served. Not the case here. For the money you spend, the pancakes are about half the size and thickness than they should be. I've learned that I need to order a la cart and ask for 2 orders of pancakes. This is close to what I would expect.-Again, just a personal preference, but I really wish the hash browns they served for brunch were made from shredded potatoes placed on the grill, not the previously frozen, fried puck of a hashbrowns like you get at McDonalds. I'd love to be able to order a side of these, extra crispy with onion. Heck, I'd even stuff these in an omelet with meat and veggies and smother it with gravy. Mmm....Aside from my comments about the size of the pancakes and my personal opinion about what potatoes they should have, I really do like Ivy's. It's a great place to enjoy a Sunday morning with friends, and a place that we'll continue to visit again and again.

I recently visited English Ivy's in Indianapolis, a spot I've enjoyed previously for its brunch. While the food remains consistently warm and delicious, my recent experiences have been marred by a lack of service. Unfortunately, on the last two to three visits, I observed servers reluctant to take tables and even witnessed arguments over bus service in front of customers. It's disheartening to see one of my favorite breakfast places turn into a bit of a soap opera with servers ignoring patrons.On a positive note, the drinks, especially the mimosas at brunch, are exceptional with a solid 10/10 rating. The welcoming atmosphere hasn't wavered, and the bus and table clearing teams have been more helpful than anyone else.English Ivy's, I urge you to address the service/server issues and return to the excellent dining experience you once provided. If the drama can be cleared, I'd gladly reconsider my rating to a 4 or 5. The food is undeniably good, but the service staff needs improvement.

We went to English Ivy's yesterday, Saturday, for brunch, and was surprised it was Drag Bingo Brunch. The restaurant was packed with 2 small tables open. I think we were the only people not playing. I love bingo, but I didn't want to devote all my attention to the cards at that time. I'd like to go back and play at their next bingo brunch. Everyone appeared to be having a terric time, and as you'd expect, the crowd really got involved.Several participants continually had difficulty hearing the numbers due to how close the caller was to the microphone. The volume was incredibly loud, so I was happy for the breaks between games.The bloody mary's had even more flavor today than two weeks ago. It's hard to imagine because we loved them during the last brunch. If you're a bloody mary fan, give them a try.My husband ordered the Tenderloin and asked for Cajun Seasoning on the Tenderloin. He enjoyed the tender sandwich and would order again. I ordered the 3 Whipped Eggs omlette with 5 fillers (ham, spinach, mushrooms, onions, and pepper jack cheese). Three fillers are included with the price of the omlette, with each additional filler running $1. The omlette was served with home fries, bacon, or sausage plus toast. I substituted bacon for the home fries and chose bacon as my meat. The bacon was excellent and prepared just as I had requested. We had a good time and look forward to our next visit.

Food service and atmosphere are fabulous! Please order the appetizer combo. And order Lasagna too.

Located in the St Joseph neighborhood in Indianapolis, this LGBT-oriented bar and restaurant is a fun, casual place for a drink or meal. It is very convenient to downtown if you're looking for a lunch venue. t gets very busy on Saturdays especially as you might expect. It seems to draw a lively and friendly crowd.We enjoyed the weekend special prime rib dinner with a loaded baked potato and your choice of soup or salad. The menu appears to have a wide selection of American pub food enough to satisfy most tastes. Service is excellent as well. Recommended.

So I ordered my food to go and when I opened my box this is what I got. I'm disappointed, and upset that as I got 2 tater kegs as a side . That's pretty disappointing. As a restaurant/ bar you should be more on giving the customers a great experience and I think this wasn't the point to make to me. 2 taters is pretty disappointing and the restaurant should know better. They should improve on this!

**English Ivy is Our Go-To Spot!**English Ivy is one of our favorite weekly stops, and we always have a great experience. The entire staff is so welcoming, and Steve is truly the man! He always makes sure we're taken care of and adds such a personal touch to every visit. The food and atmosphere are top-notch, but it's the people that really make it special. If you're looking for a spot with great vibes and friendly faces, English Ivy is the place to be!