Joe's is a fun place to watch a game and throw back a beer. The Broad Ripple bar is locally owned and has been around since 1994. The bar is filled with sports memorabilia from Indiana greats and race car themed treasures. There is even some interesting vintage pieces from IU and Purdue. While the bar is dated, there is an undeniable fun vibe. I stopped in for a quick bite. The sign out front advertised $2 tacos and had specials for craft beer too. The bar had just opened and the bartender was tending tables. She was friendly and took our order. The tacos came out quickly and were simple but hit the spot. The bar has a couple pool tables and dart boards. The gaming area looks fun. The bar is clean and smoke-free. Parking is a bear in Broad Ripple. We ended up parking a couple blocks away in metered parking. Nearby street parking was all filled, even though it was early in the day. read more

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A sports bar on broad ripple ave that honestly I didn't even realize was there for the longest time. I walked past on Saturday after not being able to find a seat at my go-to bar for sprits games. I was looking for the NCAA basketball games and this place had lots of open seating at the time. The servers were attentive and wiped down all the tables prior to seating people. I was at the table tucked away in a corner of a booth and thank goodness because maybe I'm the only one who still thinks Covid is around?? I saw dozens of people walking into the bar without masks on and crowding at the bar area. Y'all be safe out there. Thankfully we already ate when it got this crowded and we're able to pop out relatively easily. Anyways, back to good things..the burgers! There is about 20 burger options which makes me believe that is the go-to thing to order here. I tried the classic cheeseburger and it was perfect. Quarter pound patty looks as if it's smashed style and tasted delicious. All burgers come with chips but you can upgrade to crinkle cut fries or onion rings for $1.50. I will be back for this little sports bar once Covid has passed. read more

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We ended up in Average Joe's after a situation at another bar, and I can say.......I am glad we ended up here! As soon as you walk in you are greeted by a voice from the bar followed up with a waitress coming to seat us. We were a larger group than most (4 of us) but had our eyes on a certain table (by the garage door). The waitress was very nice and found if the current clients al were leaving (which they were) and she got the table cleaned up immediately! The waitress (Taytem) went over the menu and drink specials and took our order. I can definitely say she was quick! I feel she was pouring drinks herself but who knows, all I know is she kept checking in and kept our drinks coming! Lol For food we took advantage of the 1/2 price pizza special and útil sized all 3 of our toppings. You only get ti have 3. Unfortunately the thin crust was sold out (in the large) so we had the pan. It was good! It actually did not disappoint at all! I know sometimes bar pizza crust is really bland but this one had a hint of olive oil flavor ti me. We also split a huge order of wings. We ordered 24 and told advantage of getting different sauces. They come in groups of 6 in order to get a different sauce. We tried honey BBQ, medium, garlic butter and habernero BBQ. The habernero BBQ was my fav!!! Now it has a kick! So be prepared but the sweet spicy taste ......was heaven! I will definitely be coming back to this location and I'm glad we had the chance to check it out. read more

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Drink prices were great! Food prices were awesome. We ordered the wings and we weren't impressed. They over cooked our first set. The wing sauce wasn't your typical sauce. The waiter wasn't very attentive. I personally will not go back for the food. My girlfriend used the bathroom and said they stank and the wall was falling apart... so if you care about reviews. It's 3 stars lol.... It's a college bar ‍ read more

Been here 10+ times and the service is consistently terrible. Today, not only was my free pitcher coupon from my softball league denied for no reason, but also no waiter/waitress came to my table of 6 for over 45 mins...? Unbelievable read more

I've been meaning to check this place out for like over a year and I finally got the chance. I have a group of friends that like to come here on Wednesday's for the wings special. $3 for 6 wings which is great! Tried the Honey BBQ and it was delicious. I split a basket of fries with another person which was more than enough. Our waitress Tatum was very good to us. We were there for a couple hours as more people showed up to our table and she was never far behind with taking everyone's orders. It was also a beautiful day so that meant sitting by the open window enjoying the weather and people watching. I will make sure to come back often. read more

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The older I get, the more I appreciate bars like this. You can sit, have a conversation with your friends, watch sports on TV, maybe play a little pool, and enjoy decently-priced food and drink. My friends and I even did their New Years Eve package a couple of years ago and had a great time. They have great food and drink specials everyday of the week. I'm a big fan of the $1.50 mini cheeseburgers on Fridays and the half price pizza on Sundays. Their nachos are the best in Broad Ripple, IMO. They always have pitchers specials and hot, fresh, complimentary popcorn. To me, Average Joe's is a welcome change of pace and a step above average. read more

We went back on our second trip to Broad Ripple, because my man loved the Jalapeno Poppers so much. They really do have amazing bar food and good mixed drinks! We also got a pitcher of blue moon. Their prices were really good also and it's fun to just chill there, eat and drink, and be merry. We have yet to try the pool tables but it looks fun. Next time! read more

Average Joe's is an example of truth in advertising - it is decidedly average, and it doesn't pretend to be anything more. And for the most part, that's perfectly okay. I went here with some friends a couple weekends or go. I hadn't eaten dinner, so I ordered their nachos. I also had a few drinks. (Rum and coke primarily.) The interior here is fine for a sports bar, but it's incredibly dark. Lots of wood and dim lighting. It's not my favorite type of interior, but it works. However, with that in mind, the prices are incredibly reasonable. I drank for not a ton of money at all, and the food was not expensive. The food was fine, and they definitely don't skimp out on the amount of toppings. It's bar food, and it's cheap. That's really all I can ask for. The primary issue is that they load on so much liquid that by the time you eat half the nachos, the ones at the bottom are VERY soggy, which is quite honestly just not appetizing. The drinks, however, I can't complain about. They had a good ratio of alcohol to soda, and with their specials, you'll be totally fine. I would definitely not hesitate to come here for a drink again. Overall, I mean, it's a bar. Nothing more, nothing less. I wouldn't go out of the way to go here specifically, but if you're in the area, it's not a bad choice by any means. read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - Rum and coke! - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I think Average Joe's is okay, I have had better bar food, but it is good food for the price. They have a wing special on Wednesday night, 6 wings for $3.00, you can't beat that. The wings are grilled not breaded and fried, which I love. They have good specials all week long, and half off pizza on Sunday. I love a good special :) read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - Wings on Wednesday! - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Average Joe's gets a 5 star rating not necessarily because it is a 5 star venue, but because it completely and resolutely delivers on the experience you would expect from a bar named "Average Joe's". Let me preface this by saying I have never had a bad experience at Average Joe's. But you definitely should not go to this bar if you are expecting anything other than a middle-of-the-road late night bar experience. Here are the things I like about Average Joe's: -cheap drinks -tasty food (despite being quintessential bar food) -free popcorn -pool -plenty of seating (almost never crowded) -music is a reasonable volume -casual, laid-back atmosphere -unpretentious Unlike some of it's neighbors, Average Joe's is not packed to the brim with sweaty, nearly blacked out youths. If you are looking for a bar in Broad Ripple where you can hang out with your friends in a casual atmosphere and actually hear them, Average Joe's should be on your list. read more

The Wednesday night wing special is what keeps me coming back to Joe's (the accompanying drink specials don't hurt either). The price is good and their blackened wings are unlike anything else around. Other food items were ok at best. Definitely good for groups, as they have the space to accommodate. Also points for the popcorn machine in back. I've had varied experiences with service, from slow and standoffish to speedy and friendly. read more

The food is great the service is great and the atmosphere is the best. Tried their wings and they were good. My husband tried their ultimate club and he said he really enjoyed it. Overall this is a spot that we are regulars at so I know they never fail me. read more

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This place is awesome! Our server Tracy was great and they have amazing nightly deals on food and drinks! Definitely will be returning!

The name says it all. Average Joe's could definitely toss it's hat in the ring for consideration as Indy's Cheers. Visit often enough, and the bouncer will recognize your face, if not your name. I suppose EVERYONE can't be Norm, after all. Wednesdays are most definitely the best night here, with $.50 wings on the menu. Be careful, though - if you visit any other day, those same wings will set you back $7.75 for a half-dozen. That's pretty steep pricing for a handful of drummettes and winglets. I'd love to give Average Joe's a better rating, but the service is really what drags them down. Servers are certainly busy and heavily worked, however their seeming disinterest in their customers, long wait times, and failure to check in on tables regularly makes this one tough for me. Paired with food that's just "OK" this isn't necessarily a spot that I would recommend to people who hadn't already visited. Average Joe's is a great spot to get together with the gang and just hang, but it's the prices and the convenient that keep me going back. If I were Siskel and Ebert, it would get one-thumb-up. read more

This is a nice spot to play pool and grab cheap drinks at. It's connected to Mineshaft which I always forget about and don't understand the connection. There are plenty of TVs so you can watch sports. However, I think the best part is the complimentary popcorn! My friends and I love grabbing popcorn while having drinks here! read more

Ahh, those love-able dodge ball playing rogues, with their silly outsider persona's and quirky can-do attitudes...oh...wait, this isn't a gym, it's a bar, and a cool one at that. I dig this place, I affectionately refer to it as Joey's much like in the movies, but with a different attitude towards it. I don't go very often because the people I hang out with these days aren't really the type that would be all in on the Average Joe's. The place defiantly looks back on times gone by. The booths along the wall decorated with sports related tchotchkies from the 80's and 90's. The carvings of old regulars still adorn the wooden moldings and mini-picnic style tables that fill the main room at Joey's. There are plenty of bar activities to take part in, including darts and pool, and they have a window seat which is a Broad Ripple people watching must do. I don't know much about the drink specials, but i know they generally always have events going on for race weekends and special events in town, including rides in an Indy car on Indy weekend, etc. It's a cool laid back joint and you should swing by. read more

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Came into town to see some friends. They visit very frequently as they live in brip. I went there 2 days in a row, and was not impressed, but it wasn't awful initially. Their bouncer, Jacob, who will never be anything more than a bouncer at the door is a thief and their management didn't do anything when they found out he overcharged outside the door. Overall, an ok place to go price wise, but the bartenders were well below par, & I will never go back nor suggest anyone to due to the slow wait times. They were not busy and displayed extremely poor management handling a scenario that should have never occurred. 1/5. So many better places in the area, don't waste your time or money here. read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - Thief - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Average Joe's is a popular spot for my friends because of their Wednesday night specials - 6 wings for $2. The wings are genuinely good. I love getting them blackened with garlic butter. Most days the drinks are strong - which is always good in my book. Other than those pros, the restaurant is just average (as the name implies). We had the quesadillas one day and they didn't taste fresh. read more

Exactly what you should expect walking into a place called "Average Joe's". The food was average as was the service. Plenty of TVs to offset the mediocrity of this establishment. However, if you know what to expect you should have a solid time. read more

The good: Everyday they have great deals on food and drinks. Tuesday/Thursday FREE POOL! every other day is 50 cents. The service is great! Smiles, friendly, like you all are friends! The bad: they don't have a variety of music, the most they'll play is Taylor swift, don't even have Chris brown.majority country so if you don't like that type of music this isn't the bar for you. read more

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Due to recent issues in Broad Ripple I have been hesitant in visiting establishments on the main strip. However, it was National Running Day and my friends and I were all going to be on the Monon and it was only convenient for everyone to meet at a restaurant in Broad Ripple. Since it was my birthday I had a hankering for some wings! After scouring the internet for reviews and good deals I stumbled upon Average Joe's. The reviews looked promising. I would have to say...this place exceeded my expectations. Like any Broad Ripple bar it is dark and you are required to have ID. It doesn't have outdoor seating, but it does have big windows that open up so you can people watch while you eat and drink. My party of 20 women were seated in the back so we could have optimal seating together. It happened to be Wednesday which meant we were able to take advantage of 50cent wings! I was very much impressed with the wings!! First they were grilled NOT FRIED...YAY...that made me feel so much better because it was well within my meal plan. They also had a great variety of sauces. Our waitress Brittney was sweet and worked quickly to fill both our drink orders and food orders...she was great and had awesome tats! I did say the chicken was awesome right....ok...#respecktthechicken!! The drinks were on point...I had vodka and cranberry and a Blue MF and they were both very strong. As the night started to wind down, the manager came by and asked what was the occasion and my party of friends explained it was my birthday. Within 15 minutes he returned with two bottles of champagne...how awesome is that! I really thank this manager because it really changed my perspective on Broad Ripple. Thank you to my awesome waitress and the even better manager...your hard work and generosity made for new Average Joe fans! read more

Average Joe's can quite ironically be summed up in one word: average. The bar is not my first or second choice in the area, but I always stop by. This is the kind of place that breeds consistency. They will always have decent specials, decent seating/ambiance, and decent service. It won't be better or worse than that. Honestly, I really appreciate always knowing what I am going to get when I go to a bar sometimes. I would recommend sticking with beer. Their mixed drinks usually taste pretty rough and won't lead you to a good end of the night. The food is pretty good. It's basic bar food, but the nachos are worth splitting with a group of friends. I like going on Thursdays for cheaper beer and free pool. read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - The drink train before it left the station. - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This Broad Ripple Avenue spot is a good place to grab a drink before heading out to more lively spots. It is also one of the best places to watch an IU game during the football and basketball seasons, as many Hoosier faithful gather here for the great views of multiple TVs that will almost certainly all be showing the Hoosiers on a game night. One of the must-tries on the food menu are the wings. Taking a slightly different approach, Average Joe's grills their wings instead of frying, presenting not only a different taste, but a much healthier dining option. Belly up to the bar or a table and grab some cold drafts and some hot wings and peep a game, or relax and play some pool. Thursday night is great for the booze & pool thing because of their specials that night. A word of caution on their wings--these things are ultra-de-lish, but if you order them hot or hotter, LOOK OUT. Even the mild wings at Joe's will wake you up and get your eyes poppin.' The hot ones, well, let's just say they are hotter than your average wings. If you're a local, or even if you're one who has a wandering eye, you'll dig the sports memorabilia that plasters the walls of Average Joe's. Ranging from stars, national and local, to some things that will just have you flat cracking up, these walls are covered with a multitude of sports-related items. Average Joe's is located right on Broad Ripple Avenue. It is best to avoid parking on the avenue (which is generally not allowed at night), so it's best to park nearby, for example, on Carrollton Avenue. read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great bar to hang and meet friends with. Was introduced to this pub through CCA Sports and utilizing the free pitcher of beer. Wednesday Wing specials are great. Love the variety of flavors available and can't go wrong with the grilled flavor they have. If you're there on a packed night, expect a wait on the wings. Tried the jalapeño poppers and they were mediocre. Fried well but the jalapeños were either too old or over cooked. No real spice came off and it was near impossible to bite through the skin. Never needed a knife to eat poppers until theirs. All else, great bartenders, great wait staff and a chill environment. read more

WAY BETTER THAN AVERAGE! I'd call it Amazing Joe's. I really, really like this place. The free popcorn is killer. The food is good. The people are so nice. The drinks are cheap. It's just the best. Big fan! read more

Average Joe's is an above average sports bar! If you could give half stars than I would give them 3.5 stars. My wife and I went there for a Wednesday night as we are wing fanatics and they have a 6 Wings for $3 special. We decided to get our wings blackened and then get 6 wings in teriyaki and 6 wings in Garlic. The wings were good in my opinion in my top 10 in the state, but not in my top 5. The positives are the sauces are good, the wings are grilled, and the wings are large probably twice as big as buffalo wing wings. The negatives were the wing skin should have been crisped up a little more and the ranch for dipping tastes like bottled store bought. Overall we would come back for the wings! Enough about the wings though, the atmosphere is awesome, it reminds me of a older, darker bar you would find in a college town that has neon signs, brick interior and boatloads of sports memorabilia. Also if you go in Wednesdays they have free pool. They also have decent beer specials on Wednesdays, so I recommend that be the day you go out. We got 12 wings, loaded tater tots, and a couple beers each and with the tip the bill was roughly $45. If you were looking to go cheaper, I recommend sticking with the cheap wings and domestic beers as we probably could have shaved off about $10-15. Hope this helps someone's decision making. read more

This is One of my favorite dive bars in Brip. Sure you stop in on Saturdays for $1.50 tacos. Best cheap tacos around. read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This bar on the strip has become a staple for my husband and I. We don't come for the sports part, but rather to play pool, eat some bar food and have a few drinks. If you're looking for a place to play pool, it's the cheapest on the strip. Only $0.50 per game, with four tables available. Menu is decently priced with a good selection. Can't comment on the food or beer due to my gluten allergy, but they do have Angry Orchard hard cider in bottles as a gluten-free option. My husband always enjoys their fried mushrooms, burgers and BBQ wings. The atmosphere is low key. Music is a mix of different genres for all types, but not very loud. Staff is attentive and keeps up on your drink refills. Good for a date or a night out with friends. As we are in our 30s now, this kind of bar suits us. Just enough nightlife to have a good time, without the obnoxious music or patrons. read more

Out of this world wings. A great selection of sauces you can mix and match on your own. The real winner is the tatonka (if that's spelled right) an off-menu sauce of Buffalo and garlic. Crinkle cut fries, and a $5 pitcher off beer. It's a tough combo to beat. It's a nice change of pace to have a cool hangout bar - really laid back atmosphere and always sports on the tv read more

Jack is hot! He's the best bartender I've ever seen. I would recommend coming in and checking him out. Also there is a guy up at the bar who will buy you shots of rumplemints if you tell him the lakers are amazing read more

Nice place. Smoked Wings were very bland and average. Too blackened ..like too much char broilage.

I went in for a kitchen takeover event and of course a beer. I am usually not a broad ripple bar person, but I make exceptions when the kitchen is serving authentic polish/ German foods. I was really impressed how the let someone trying to get started in the food service business one in and sell their food read more

Average Joe's Sports Pub - Sports Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Been here a few times recently and the service has sucked. I know staffing in general is rough right now, but when your waitress ignores you, AND forgets your food, it's unacceptable. I promise I'm far from a Karen, lol, but we were checked on for one pitcher and then forgotten about. These last experiences have been sad at this point. read more

This sports pub is really quite average like the name. Not the most lively spot in Broad Ripple, but visiting for a drink or two definitely doesn't hurt. Service is ok and so are the drinks. The reason this spot gets 3 stars from me is because it's not memorable in any way, shape, or form. It was a little more empty than other locations in Broad Ripple but it's not a bad place. This is another place that I would recommend if you're not looking to get crazy, you kinda just wanna lounge around and not get into trouble. This is an easy-miss place to me but if I'm ever back in town I'm willing to try it again. read more

I love Average Joes for their Wednesday Wing Special, 6 wings for $3! You can't beat that with a stick. The wings are grilled with a nice char and either spun in a butter sauce or a dry rub. They have a few flavors. My favorite flavor is the jerk (not on the menu for what lever reason). It's a dry rub and has a good amount of heat to it. Sometimes the wings are cooked a little too long and come out burnt, but that hasn't happened to me in a long time. If that happens to you, just tell them to replace them. They may not be happy about it, but they will do it. Their Wednesday Wing special is pretty popular, so it may be hard to find a table, especially if you travel in large packs, like I do. Even though you came for the wings, make sure to have their free popcorn. It's in the back on the bar side. It's popped fresh and delicious! But the main importance around the popcorn is to deter your stomach from getting to your attitude. Service is EXTREMELY slow on Wednesdays! Many people come in for the wings so that's all they're pushing out all night. So don't come HANGRY! Since the service is usually slow on Wednesdays, you'd expect the servers to be more than accommodating, right? Not so much. They can be a bit neglectful in the meantime. Come here if you are looking for a good spot to join friends after a hard humpday. The wings are great, even for the health conscious, they have good drink specials and the pool table awaits! read more

Average joes lives up perfectly to it's name. The bar is very average, which is not always a bad quality. At Joes, you get wait staff that remember you, actually visit your table to get you new drinks, and you get prices that are extremely reasonable. There are dart boards and pool tables, but no dance floor. Most is the time there is music playing from jukebox selections, but on rare nights they have a DJ. If you're looking for a dance club, walk next door to one of the sister establishments. Mineshaft saloon is a low key dance club, while rock lobster is much higher energy and packed with people. If you happen to get hungry at joes, they had really cheap bar food. Depending on the night, you might find $1 tacos or a wing special, etc. the food is not amazing quality by any means, but it meets the typical bar standard at below average prices. Bottom line, joes is a great place to start your night or just casually hangout with friends. read more

This is one of the most "chill" bars in Broad Ripple. The drinks are reasonably priced and they have great good specials every night of the week for the late night munchies. Plus the kitchen is open until about 1am I believe, which is fairly rare for a bar in BRip. The tap selection is rather limited, but the mixed drinks are a fairly strong. My two favorite parts about this bar is the free pool and the music selection. That's right. They always have free pool. They have 4 pool tables and it is always free. Most of the time everyone playing pool is fairly friendly, so it is easy to walk up to a table and ask if they want to play a few games. The music played there really goes with the whole laid back theme of the bar. They play music from the 60's to now. This is a place you will not hear the Top 50 on repeat. Come to think of it, I even remember hearing "today's hits" when there. Average Joe's does allow smoking inside, which is getting to be rarer these days. Don't worry, the place is well ventilated and they have the garage doors in the front they open up for some great people watching. Overall great place. My favorite late night spot in Broad Ripple simple due to the atmosphere, drinks and free pool! read more

The name says it all, perfect for the Average Joe! It is much better with the new smoking ban though and I have been back and it was pleasing again. The nachos were good, and a good value. The beer specials were decent. One of the guys I was with didn't like his mixed drink, but that can happen anywhere and for the price he paid, it was still a great deal even though it was slightly missing the tasty factor. The windows that open to the street are nice, the pool tables seem well placed and in good shape, the staff were helpful and reasonable, and they were prompt with refilling waters. For all the options in B-rip, this is a pretty solid place. read more

When I first arrived at Average Joe's it would've been difficult to describe my excitement. I might as well have arrived with a "Frank the Tank" name tag, because I came with my game face! The scene for an epic night had been perfectly laid out. It was the night of the NFL Draft, I was among great company, Average Joe's had great drink/food specials, and it was fairly early so we basically had the place to ourselves. However, after my initial excitement, my experience at Average Joe's went downhill faster than Lindsay Lohan's career. When I say bad customer service, it is an understatement. I waited about 20 minutes before realizing that a waitress wouldn't come to take my order, and to make matters worse, we had to remind her several times to even come back to our table!! Maybe they were understaffed, which is totally understandable, no, actually I lied, it isn't. It's the night of the NFL Draft, and the Colts are about to make one it's biggest selections in team history. As a restaurant owner, I feel that you need to be prepared for those types of special occurrences. You weren't understaffed for the Final Four, were you? Even the food was underwhelming (although it was only $5 for a bacon cheeseburger--YES PLEASE!) If you can't judge a book by it's cover maybe you can judge it by it's name, because Average Joe's is just that--Average. read more