Fire and Ice Cafe

With Indiana's recent adverse weather, I'll admit that I've been struggling to keep up with my Yelp review regime. I live fairly close to 62nd and Allisonville on Indy's Northeastside and have been wanting to check out a couple new businesses that have opened up in the same strip center as Some Guys and the former Big Lots space (Big Lots recently closed). It's a renovated strip center that was just aching for some new businesses and now it has them. My first visit was this morning's visit to Fire and Ice Cafe, an all gluten-free cafe that also serves up a nice variety of coffees, teas, and other beverages including Ash & Elm Cider. This is a breakfast/brunch spot with a clean, casual vibe that felt comfortable very quickly. I am sometimes hesitant to serve up a 5-star review. I think sometimes it raises expectations unrealistically. For some, it's a "best of the best" rating or screams out "awesome" or "dazzling." However, I tend to believe in the quieter 5-star review as well. These are places where you enter and you feel welcome and you quickly think to yourself "this is my kind of place."Fire and Ice Cafe is my kind of place. It's a place of simplicity with a fairly simple yet winning menu, a clean but comfortable interior, friendly but not obnoxiously friendly employees, and just a place I enjoyed being. I sat there and had my light offering, Americano, and did some reading and just really enjoyed myself. I was initially a little irritated as I arrived and the ramp right outside the former Big Lots was snow-packed. Ugh. This is common, of course, but I at least had a nearby ramp I could still use. However, as I entered I noticed there was another ramp directly next to Fire and Ice that was beautifully cleared and salted (so it was an intentional choice) and it worked beautifully. The entry is a single glass doorway that goes directly into an open-concept dining area. The ordering counter is toward the back and clearly visible. The dining area is mostly tables with some table/bench combos and a nice area near an electric fireplace. The interior is mostly white/off white with some natural wood decor. The menu is pretty simple and, yes, it's ALL gluten free. The owner, whom I believe is Lara, has family members with Celiac disease and has grown in her knowledge of cooking gluten-free. There is egg in a lot of their stuff, however, I was able to order my item without egg (I do have an allergy). They have breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, some pastry options, Mittagassen (a German sausage), crepes, French Galette (with City Ham from Smoking Goose), and more. They also plan to offer an English tea service soon! I ordered a Biscuit with bacon and pepperjack cheese. It also comes with egg, though I requested and received it without. I also ordered an Americano (quad). They also have water that they will provide - a nice touch. My somewhat light breakfast came in at around $13. You can spend more. You can spend less. I find the prices consistent with most coffeehouses and also consistent with gluten-free items. I actually asked as I was leaving if everything was gluten-free. The biscuit sandwich was so tasty that I was honestly surprised. I would easily order it again and plan to do so. So, this isn't a "blow you away" 5-star experience. It's more of a quiet 5-star experience with a winning and comfortable atmosphere, friendly employees, good and healthier food, and fair prices. Welcome to the neighborhood, Fire and Ice. I'll be back.

I recently visited Fire & Ice Cafe with family and had a great experience. It was chosen specifically for its inclusiveness for members of our party that were gluten free. I appreciated the fact that their kitchen is allergen friendly, free from gluten, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, etc. I can't say I know any other restaurant in Indy that offers such a diet-friendly menu. And based on my experience, you're not sacrificing taste either when you dine here!I tried the stacked quiche, which had a fun pancake base and was dressed with a flavored balsamic vinegar that complemented it well. I tried a bite of the sweet fruit crepe and it was absolutely delicious - you would never know is was gluten free!

This cafe is beautiful and the food is absolutely delicious. If you have food allergies, this is the safe place you've always wanted in our community. We can't wait to go back!

Service was excellent. Decor was simple and pleasant. The food was delicious. Though there aren't a lot to choose from on the menu, which was actually a plus to me, everything we ordered tasted fresh and was handled with care. I'm glad to have this great cafe in our neighborhood.

A new cafe near my neighborhood. It's cozy and has a very expansive menu. Mostly healthy and unique options. Service was good and Payton is super kind.

So excited to have a new small business nearby! We stopped into this cafe and were greeted by their kind team. We split the bacon biscuit sandwich and a sweet crepe. My husband got a cappuccino and I got an iced latte. The drinks were perfect and ready quick! We sat in their lovely dining area and enjoyed our drinks while waiting for our food. The food was delicious! We especially loved the biscuit that came on the sandwich- so good! The rest of their menu looks delicious and we are looking forward to trying more soon! Welcome to the neighborhood - so happy you're here!

I met a couple friends at Fire and Ice for lunch last week. So cozy on a winter day. I had the ham and cheese galette and warm potato salad. Both Delicious. Vegetarian Quiche reportedly also very enjoyed. Everything was fresh tasting and appearing. Suggestion to update chalkboard menu as you run out of items. 2 different items we were interested in, were no longer available. Bathroom and dining room spotless. Great service. I'll definitely return to try other menu choices

Gluten free girlies paradise. The entire menu is gluten free. I got the quiche stack - two fluffy delicious quiches on top of a potato pancake. I got a side biscuit and texture and taste were 10/10. They serve Tinker coffee and my latte was great! I cannot wait to go back and try more things.

In what world do you order a double shot of espresso and get a single instead? In Fire and Ice Cafe's world! Apparently their espresso machine is "European, so it works weird". You'd think they would just run it twice to give you what you ordered, but nope! Not here!

This is an amazing new cafe near the Nickel Plate Trail. The ambience is that of a small European cafe. The coffee was great and the brunch food was delicious. I had the quiche stack which was wonderful. This is a comfortable place to meet friends and relax.