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Last Updated February 24, 2020
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The Beehive

Why We Love It: The Beehive café and grocery store in Danville is dedicated to all things organic and delicious. Hand-turned pies, pasture-raised beef, caramel apple cheesecakes and other gastronomic treats are what...
|55 E Main Street, Danville, IN, us
|(317) 718-8470

Best Bet

Why We Love It: True to its name, Best Bet Breakfast is a casino-themed diner that serves hot-off-the griddle breakfast. Even their dishes have a casino flare, like the “All-In” and the “Fold”. Most meals are...
|14300 Mundy Dr, Noblesville, IN, us
|317.776.1136

Bistro 226

Why We Love It: A relative newcomer to the upmarket Indiana bistro scene. Fine food with a rustic twist. The menu showcases the best of regional cuisines from Indiana-grown meat to fried catfish, green tomatoes,...
|226 Route 135, Bargersville, IN, us
|(317) 422-4226

Bistro 310

Why We Love It: Comfort cooking in Columbus! Fusing the best of French flair with fresh local ingredients and a solid wine list, Bistro 310 pours passion into each dish. Delicately-crafted desserts such as the...
|310 Fourth St, Columbus, IN, us
|(812) 418-8212

Bistro 501

Why We Love It: Bistro 501 is located in historic downtown Lafayette. In the summer, enjoy their street side patio, and in the winter stay warm by their roaring indoor fire. They serve seasonal dishes with a glass of...
|501 Main St., Lafayette, IN, us
|(765)423-4501

Bread Basket Cafe and Bakery

Why We Love It: Pies! The Bread Basket Cafe and Bakery uses organically grown produce from Stamper Farms & Gardens right down the street to make its pies. Bakers arrive at 5 a.m. to begin filling orders for the day....
|46 South Tennessee St., Danville, IN, us

Cafe Patachou

Meal at Cafe Patachou
Why We Love It: Café Patachou focuses on boutique restaurant dining supported by sustainable business practises. Described as a "student union for adults", each café provides a hearty breakfast or lunch using local...
|4733 126th St, Carmel, IN, us
|(317) 569-0965
|4901 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN, us
|(317) 925-2823
|8697 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, us
|(317) 815-0765
|225 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, us
|(317) 632-0765

DeLullo's Trattoria

Why We Love It: Specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, DeLullo's elevates the humble pizza, rustic hoagie and salad to new culinary heights. Standout dishes include the homestyle lasagna. Watch out for generous...
|117 W Main St, Atlanta, IN, us
|(765) 292-2000

Clancy's Inc.

Why We Love It: Clancy’s Inc. owns and operates seven unique neighborhood restaurants in communities all across Central Indiana. A family-owned, multi-generational business, they’re committed to sustainability...
|1250 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney , OH, us
|906 Carrollton Ave. Ste 380 , Indianapolis , IN, us

Folie Restaurant

Why We Love It: The kitchen consistently wows with their exquisite compositions and precision of ingredients. Beautiful dishes such as Grilled Octopus with a Fennel Slaw more than deliver on their initial visual...
|526 Main St. , Lafayette, IN, us
|765.607.4900

Grindstone Charley's

GRindstone Charleys
Why We Love It: Established in 1982, Grindstone Charley’s is good home cooking, with family recipes that have been passed down through generations. Focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients, the creative menu...
|5385 Rockville Rd. , Indianapolis, IN, us
|3443 S. Street, Lafayette, IN, us
|3830 S. Lafountain St. , Kokomo, IN, us

Griggsby's Pub

|Greenfield, IN, us

HEY Cafe

Why We Love It: A taste of the Mediterranean in Greenfield. Local, organic and farm-fresh food that caters to families and hungry individual eaters alike. Stop off for a light meal and side-order of jazz in the...
|16a N State St, Greenfield, IN, us
|(317) 462-5800

Keystone Deli

Why We Love It: Keystone Deli is a family friendly, casual restaurant known for their hearty Midwestern breakfast. Customers rave about their biscuits and gravy, and they also have a wide variety of lunch choices.
|2344 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN, us
|317.255.2288

The Mug

Why We Love It: The Mug is an old-fashioned drive-in with fresh “farm-to-curb” food. Owner Chris Baggott, who also owns nearby Tyner Pond Farm, uses only grass-fed and pasture-raised animals from his farm. The...
|117 Apple St, Greenfield, IN, us
|(317) 477-7550

The Porch

Why We Love It: Surround yourself with books at this cozy tea room / organic café. The Porch serves made-from scratch lunch and desserts, along with over 50 different teas. Customers loves their award-winning...
|2411 E Main St., Danville, IN, us
|(317) 745-5792

R Italian Market

Why We Love It: A slice of traditional Italy in Greenwood. Founded by two Pittsburgh natives keen to preserve and showcase heritage traditions this deli and market sells olives, cheeses and cured meats aplenty....
|954 North SR 135, Greenwood, IN, us
|(317) 859-1211

Ruth's Cafe

Why We Love It: Ruth’s Café is an eclectic locally owned restaurant that serves breakfast all day along with daily lunch specials. Their specialty is Lefse, a Norwegian potato crepe that’s warm and delish! They...
|Keystone Shoppes, Indianapolis, IN, us
|317-757-8006
|8888 Keystone Crossing , Indianapolis, IN, us
|317-663-8950

Savor Thyme Cafe

Why We Love It: Set in a turn of the Century period home in Brownsburg, this refined but cosy restaurant-come-cooking school makes guests feel right at home from the very beginning. Known for classic American dishes...
|224 N Green St, Brownsburg, IN, us
|(317) 858-7862

Story Inn

Why We Love It: The rustic Story Inn will make you feel as if you’re stepping back in time. They use locally-grown produce, eggs and fruit; locally-raised pork, elk, bison and Angus beef; and herbs, greens and...
|6404 S. State Rd. 135, Nashville, IN, us
|812.988.2273

Caplinger's Fresh Catch

Why We Love It: From fresh lobsta rollers to po’ boy sandwiches the dine-in and carry out from Caplinger’s will revel any coastal seafood restaurant. The key to an amazing seafood restaurant is having a fresh...
|7460 N. Shadeland Ave. , Indianapolis, IN, us
|6685 Whitestown Parkway , Indianapolis , IN, us
|9535 Pendleton Pike , Indianapolis, IN, us
|7620 South Meridian St. , Indianapolis, IN, us