Holy humuhumunukunukuāpuaa! I now have a go-to place to get Spam musubi in Indianapolis. A2Z Cafe sells Spam musubi individually, and they are large and filling. It even says on the menu: One is a snack, and two is a meal. They ain't lying! The musubi here are made the way I like them: With more rice than Spam. To me, Spam is one of those foods where a little goes a long way. These musubi have just the perfect hint of Spam in every bite. Mmmm ... processed pressed pork product. They have a large breakfast menu at A2Z with all of the American favorites, but I kind of feel like if you're going to a Hawaiian / Pacific Islander restaurant, you should partake in the regional cuisine. Plus, I love Hawaiian food for nostalgic reasons, so you don't gotta convince me to get a plate lunch. I got the Classic Plate Lunch with shoyu chicken, which comes with a scoop of rice and a scoop of mac salad. I loved the flavor of everything, but the chicken was a little tough (they were chicken breasts). But overall, it satisfied my need for Hawaiian food! We also got one of the specials of the day, which was a Filipino breakfast that came with steak, an egg and a scoop of rice. The steak was a little tough with this one, too. My kids are kids, and they wanted nothing to do with Hawaiian food, so they ordered off the kids menu and got the chicken tenders and tater tots, and the french toast and bacon. They both liked their food a lot. All kids meals lunch meals come with tater tots as the side, and a kids beverage. Interestingly, A2Z has hot chocolate on their menu, which my children saw and immediately asked for. We were sitting on the outdoor patio and it was 85 degrees outside, but yes, hot chocolate was a must. Hot chocolate comes either plain, or for a bit more, you can get it decked out with marshmallows and whipped cream. All of the people here at A2Z were working super hard to make everyone's dining experience great. They had signs at the entrance stating that they were short staffed and asked for our patience, but I really didn't feel like the service was anything less than great. read more

Open since the twenty-teens, this family-owned restaurant on 96th Street provided a cozy, fun, and family-friendly atmosphere. Overall, the service quick, friendly and welcoming. Our first picks? A steaming cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream--a winter warmer! Next up, the Portuguese sausage platter for a little spicy kick. Includes coconut rice! A nod to the owners cultural heritage. The Suburban breakfast--2 eggs, meat, pancakes, and potatoes for the ultimate American brunch experience. Don't miss the healthy and vibrant Red, White, and Green Omelette filled with spinach, bell peppers, and cheese! If you're looking for a new breakfast spot to take your family to enjoy head over to 4705 East 96th Street #35, Indianapolis, IN, 46240. Open Tue-Sun from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Your taste buds will thank you! read more

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I have been here a few times now and I am NEVER disappointed. My daughter brought me here & it is easy to see why she loves it so much! The food has amazing flavors! Fresh. Vibrant. Nice sized portions.. I could go on & on! Plenty of parking and clean bathrooms Why haven't you visited? Thank you so very much for a pleasent & mouth watering meal every time! It is very precious time with my daughter & I am grateful for a superb place to go & catch up with her & her husband! ((( thank you ))) read more

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Quirky fun and great food. We had a friendly staff and the French toast was amazing . The coffee was great black.

As always, A2Z never fails to disappoint! Everytime I came back to Indy to visit, I always stopped here. Now that I am moved back to Indianapolis, I will become a regular (again!). Whether you're going for breakfast or lunch, I definitely think this should be a top choice. The food is always good quality, and you get a LOT of it. Today, I had the French toast with a side of Portuguese sausage (hot). The French toast was cooked perfectly, and the Portuguese sausage never disappoints. It's delicious, cooked well, and this is about the only place you can find it. The service is always top tier. They're friendly and you can tell they care about their guests and the business itself. Tom and Gina - the owners - are always there working their tails off, stopping to chat with the guests and support their staff. The ambiance is homey and friendly. Gina is a local artist and you can tell by the way she designs and decorates the inside of the cafe. I've noticed it changes with the seasons, which is so fun! Overall, definitely a great place to go whether you're a regular Sunday bruncher, or if you're stopping through and want a local lunch. read more

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We've been going here for a long time +. Always consistently good. Unti lately. $50 for breakfast! Whoa. Today 2 eggs were Scampbled. Maybe an. Egg and 1/2. ( we buy range free chickens). The biscuit was very brown on both sides , but the gravey. Was just ok. Not warm. The potatoes were also lukewarm. Not crispy. We love polish sausage and it was the highlight of our meal. We would have said something to the waiter , but we never saw after the food delivery. No offer on coffee at $3,50 cup. read more

I heard about A2Z as a featured restaurant during AAPI Month as I'd been craving some "Loco Moco" a comfort food (rice, hamburger or fried spam, gravy, fried egg) in my soul. Ironically my first visit I was so excited about the Tapsilog (marinated beef, garlic fried rice and fried egg) special that I forgot why I went! If you want a taste of the island or even just an amazing tenderloin this is your place. There is a special weekend menu so it pays to go on weekdays but the Benedict and Chicken and Waffles with Habanero Honey was worth a weekend trip! Honestly, my favorite is that I can get rice as a side to my sandwich. Having grown up in a household where EVERY meal had rice this place just makes me feel like home. Also the owners and the servers are so nice. After my second visit I was family and greeted warmly. I'll probably be back before anyone can merit this review helpful read more

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LOVE A2Z cafe! My husband and I used to go there often when we lived nearby. The food is unbelievably good and different from a lot of other places in the area. The wait staff was always awesome and the owner often walked around to chat with guests! read more

For a great breakfast or lunch, try A2Z Cafe! Friendly service and the food is amazing. I had the feta and eggs and my husband had the Aloha Benedict. Both were outstanding!! And for an additional treat try the Portuguese sausage - spicy. Not really hot but really delicious. This place is a great addition to the restaurant scene!! read more

My first visit to A2Z was fantastic. This is a quiet place with a small town feel. Island themed food and decor. I had my standard 2 eggs and bacon and my wife had Ray's breakfast burrito. Service and food were both excellent. read more

What a great find. They're located just off Keystone & 96th, and it wasn't too crowded at 9 on a Sunday morning (though based on reviews, sounds like they do a brisk brunch crowd). Blueberry pancakes were great. I had the special with biscuits & gravy. Terrific Portuguese sausage and though I didn't try any, the Hawaiian options look legit. Service was so personal and kind - thanks Cody! Just great vibes and yummy food from a chill locally owned mom & pop place. We'll definitely be back. read more

The service is outstanding. Good quality food with an island flair. Very busy on weekend!!

The new location is open and inviting. The staff is always friendly and the food is delicious.

Such a cute spot! Unassuming from the outside, but super cute and kitschy inside. We even met the owner Gina who is super sweet! Mimosas are great and the Hawaiian Benedict was so interesting. The grits are fantastic! Food came out fast too. Plenty of parking! read more

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Place was Clean and Service was exceptionally quick and accurate. Food was good including mimosas as well. read more

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Enjoyed an excellent breakfast. The pancakes were tasty, potatoes outstanding, very good sausage links, and perfectly cooked over-easy eggs. Drip brewed coffee was good and service was very attentive. Will definitely return. read more

Ordered the low carb plate. (Not pictured: very creamy and delicious cottage cheese.) The food here is always the best of quality. Everything was cooked perfect. I ordered Spicy Portuguese sausage, which was really good! (Not but just right!) The service was welcoming and kind, and attentive. read more

A2Z Cafe - Ordered the low carb plate. (Not pictured: very creamy and delicious cottage cheese.) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've visited multiple times and am always extremely satisfied with my visit! Gina and Tom, the owners of this amazing brunch spot, have the best energy and attitudes! They have gone out of their way to ensure we are satisfied with our meals and experience. Being a native Hawaiian, their dishes are of great quality! I spoke to Tom and he mentions that he gets the taro rolls from an authentic business directly from Hawaii! (I won't tell which brand in case it's a secret, but trust me... it's the real deal). It's always a pleasure to visit them! Be sure to try the POG and taro rolls (my faves). read more

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I popped in for a quick lunch. The place was surprisingly busy for a work day lunch. Kind of a nice little spot. The food was very average. Not a ton of flavor or seasoning (see potatoes). I love ketchup so smothered them to give some taste. Omelette had a ton of cheese, which I liked but also lacked real flavor. Nothing was bad but I didn't leave saying oh that was good either. Not a place I'd frequent but like I said it was busy so a lot of people do like it. read more

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Average diner food. Good service. Priced a little high for what you get. Better than eating at the junk food joints.

The food was fresh, creative and delicious! Satisfied my kids who like traditional food but also adults who wanted something different. Owner is so nice. Highly recommend! read more

I really like the vibe and the breakfast was delicious. I got the A2Z omelette and my son got the chicken and waffles...yummy.

Nothing has made me miss Oahu like the chill vibes of enjoying breakfast at A2Z.... Only thing missing was an ocean outside! I ordered the Hawaii Five-O after wrestling between plenty of other options on the menu. Every component of the dish tasted clean and delicious, treated with the respect for ingredients you see in island cooking. And that coconut rice! Tasty, vibrant flavors, fully transported me to a tropical paradise. Cannot wait to go back. (The cafe or the island? Both!) Looking forward to giving that musubi a try! Thanks! read more

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Always looking for a locally owned spot, I decided to stop in A2Z for lunch one weekday. I'm always in the mood for breakfast food, so I was seated and asked the friendly waitress for her suggestions. I decided on the scrambled eggs with spinach, mushrooms and feta. My coffee arrived quickly while I checked out the interior. It's quite homey inside and reminds me of the old school restaurants we visited when I was growing up. It seemed as though a number of the guests were frequent customers from their interactions with staff. My food arrived in a bit, and I dug in. The eggs were fine, but my toast was a little more brown than I expected (not enough to send it back, though). My waitress came back around and refilled my coffee once more before I left. I also noticed a newish appearing note on the menu indicating there is a small surcharge for guests who pay with a credit card. I had an average experience during this visit. Maybe I'll return and try a Hawaiian specialty? read more

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I love A2Z Cafe. My very first visit the owner gentleman came over to our table to introduce himself. Both owners are so warm and welcoming, it's hard to find that these days. Our server Ray was amazing. I've been back several times and it's consistently good with consistently good service. If you like coconut at all, you must try the coconut rice. If you're lucky to go on a day they have the Spam Musubi, order it! We tried to order it the last time, but sadly it wasn't a day that they had it. I'm attaching photos from our recent visit. There were no leftovers, including for my petite mom who normally doesn't finish her food. That should say enough for anyone on the fence about trying this local establishment. If you can pay in cash, they won't charge you the credit card surcharge that gets passed on to business owners by credit card companies. Also, they are struggling a bit right now with road construction so please call first or check their FB page for current hours. Please go support this local gem with unique menu items and great, hospitable service. read more

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Everything we had was great. Menu has great choices. Fast service, reasonable prices and a local business. Fun, Hawaiian atmosphere. Just a solid experience. And, the toast was pre-buttered, my favorite. read more

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This is a great breakfast place on the north side of Indianapolis. I had the biscuits and gravy with two eggs over easy and everything tasted very good. I wish the gravy had been hot and next time I will make sure that to request that. Potatoes were ordered crispy and they were, unlike a lot of places that ignore that kind of request, perfect. Bottomless cup of coffee. Very friendly server. fast service. I'd say it took about 10 minutes from placing the order to receiving our food. Check out the menu as they have a variety of omelettes and other dishes. The seating was comfortable and the place is quiet and easy to carry on a conversation with your mates. read more

This is a fantastic locally owned establishment. I called their number tonight after seeing that the sign was off the building. The owner, albeit with the restaurant closed, answered the phone and said they are moving down the street and should be open by early February. I would ask that all locals who support mom and pop restaurants continue or start giving some love to A2Z once it reopens. We need more places on the northside like this versus all of the chains that continue to pop up. read more

My family came in on a Saturday and we were not disappointed. While there are a ton of breakfast places to choose from A2Z is a place you should check out from their delicious food to unique menu options. It sounds crazy but I have always wanted to try spam sushi style that is common in Hawaii and this place serves it. It was my first time having Spam and I thought it was a tasty starter. As a table we ordered a crab cake eggs Benedict which had perfectly poached eggs and a great hollandaise, chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros, and a Buffalo chicken wrap. The chicken tenders were crispy and cooked perfectly and so was the waffle. The chorizo in the rancheros was delicious. The owners even stopped by our table to check on service which is always a nice touch. I can't wait to go back because there are other items on the menu that just sound mouth watering. read more

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This is a great breakfast spot and has convenient parking for guests. They have a large menu, with traditional breakfast/lunch items and Hawaiian food. I ordered the A 2 Z iced coffee and loved it, and it was served in a tiki glass. For my entree I ordered the crab cake eggs Benedict with a side of fruit. We had a great experience and our server was attentive. read more

A2Z Cafe - Crab cake eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is one of the best breakfast lunch place on the Northside/Carmel area. They have a huge menu selection to include unusual Hawaiian items and dishes that have Spam. The service is excellent. I had the Fried Clam Po Boy, the wife had the Orange Firecracker Chicken dish. read more

Stopped in here for a quick lunch during work and had an excellent meal! I've read this place is highly rated and had to test it out myself! I love all the Hawaiian and Pacific Island entrees. You can't access that food frequently here in the Midwest. My pork was moist, flavorful, and tender. We also were served very quickly which I appreciated during the lunch rush! Overall a great meal and am curious to try their breakfast offerings. read more

A2Z Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What can I say? This place truly has everything from A to Z. They have a variety of island favorites blended with typical Midwest breakfast food... on Indy's north side. Inside you'll find an island atmosphere, casual but cool vibes. The bathrooms and dining areas are always clean. The walls have some pieces of art, which is mostly done by one of the owners Gina, a local artist. The rest of the space is filled up with funny signs and island decor. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy alone, with friends, or even work on stuff as they offer wifi. My favorite menu item is the Orange honey firecracker chicken (pictured here) BUT if you recall, I said they have everything from A2Z so my review. has a couple more menu items pictured. The owners are hands on, they are in the restaurant almost everyday. They have a loyal staff and clearly treat their employees like people (hard to find these days). EVERYONE there who takes tables is a truly great server. The food is always on point and the kitchen staff works hard to make sure there isn't ever much of a wait. (Unless they have no seating Available because it's so busy and there is a wait because it's so epic). This place is a gem in a world full of chain restaurants. They even have a sign in the front that says "friends don't let friends eat at chsin restaurants". Go check it out, they don't disappoint. read more

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A friend and I visited A2Z cafe at 10am on a Sunday for brunch, this was a good time to come, we were seated almost immediately and after placing our order out food came out quickly. The hostess was very friendly, our server wasn't unfriendly, but they weren't particularly warm. By the time we left at 11am there was a long wait for a table, so be sure to arrive on the earlier side or be prepared to wait. The food was ok, we had an order of the fried biscuits with apple butter, the crab cake benedict, and the A2Z omelette which consists of chorizo, bacon, spinach, and goats cheese. Both were served with breakfast potatoes. I also ordered a to go order of the tater tot scramble to take home to my husband. I enjoyed my omelette but the potatoes were cold and needed seasoning. I've definitely had better brunches, but I am interested in returning to try some of the Hawaiian dishes on the menu. read more

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Love it... Hawaiian options... how cool is that in the middle of Hoosier Land? A tiny place with interesting menu items. Great food, reasonable prices and friendly service. I enjoyed the Hawaii 5-0 breakfast and I enjoyed every bite of it. You get two eggs your choice. I got scrambled and that was nicely done, not too dry, not underdone, just perfectly fluffy. Sliced tomatoes, nice touch. Coconut rice, yumm, has just a hint of coconut and sweetness to it and is a great offset to the saltiness of the Spam. The Spam by the way is awesome. I don't recall Spam ever tasting this good. But it was perfectly fired, just a tiny crisp on the outside, soft as can be on the inside. Wow. Add to that the wonderfully sweet grilled pineapple and you have an unusual but incredibly delicious breakfast. I am looking forward to trying other items on the menu... read more

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Great food, great service, awesome family-owned cafe. I love their pesto chicken sandwich! I come here so often that the staff are starting to feel like family! Lol read more

Food is great, service is excellent, cafe is clean with a neighborhood ambiance, and everyone is very friendly. A definite must try! Get the coconut rice! I don't like coconut but the rice is the bomb. Coconut Rice Loco Moco Traditional Breakfast read more

Great food, fantastic service and lovely environment! Every time I have eaten there I have enjoyed my meal!

Very friendly staff! I took my dog and sat on the patio and the waitress even brought me out a bowl of water for him. Good shade luckily. I had a pineapple mimosa which was good and refreshing. I ordered the tater tot scramble which is covered in sausage gravy. Everything was good except the gravy. It tasted very watery and had no real flavor and I couldn't even taste the sausage. I added tons of pepper to help but it didn't much. I think if the gravy was better I would've given a five but since the gravy covered my entire dish it was hard to give more than that. I definitely would go back and try some of the dishes because I really liked the place. read more

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Having lived 4 years in Hawaii, it's so nice to have some of that food available here in Indianapolis. I liked what they had on the menu, and I would love it if they continue to further expand their Hawaiian cuisine! read more