I was excited to try this as I was staying downtown the night before so was much closer to it. What an adorable place! Quickly and warmly greeted upon entering, we were led to our table and our server was just as friendly! I couldn't decide so they recommended I try the French toast flight and get the maple garlic wings and so glad I did! Those wings were perfection!! I was so excited to try them that I forgot to take a pic first!! Eek!! So there were six in my order to start! I also really enjoyed the French toast flight, but quickly was getting full, so I finished my favorite piece which was the banana nut, followed by the blueberry, and I took the strawberry and peach one home to finish with the rest of the wings. My husband chose the sausage gravy which came with the eggs, the potatoes, the biscuits, basically all the food because he chose the upgrade. I took a small bite of the gravy and I have to say it was definitely some of the best sausage gravy I've had in a restaurant. I'm very picky when it comes to my sausage gravy and I would definitely have ordered it. Their drink menu looked fantastic, but we were there pretty early and just wanted coffee, which was also very good. They do have a small attached parking lot and it can be pretty tight, but we were lucky enough to get a spot in the parking lot. I would recommend this place to anyone near or far in the Indianapolis area, would definitely go back! read more

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I arrive around 10:15 on a Saturday morning because I heard there is a wait. Got there put my name on the list while my friend arrived. The host was nice and welcoming. There wasn alot of parking but there is street parking. I think I only waited about 20 minutes before getting seating at the bar. I liked that they had hooks for purses but my purse was a little heavy for the hook. Our "bestie" at the bar could have been a little warmer but she was fine otherwise. The menu was available both digitally and on paper. I ordered a half order of hot honey wings to start and they were very good. My Peach Dont Kill My Vibe was good. The only major issue I had at this restaurant was when my drink was made. I watched my "bestie" put the stir spoon for my drink on the bar counter and then use the same spoon to mix my friend's drink. I don't know how often the bar counter is cleaned so it was just the one thing that took away from the experience. Moving on to the loaded biscuits and gravy, that meal was worth every penny. You can tell someone put love in that gravy. The biscuits were nice as well, it was like cutting through butter. I took half home and ate the rest the following day. It tasted even better in my opinion. The only thing is I wonder if I could ask for a more baked biscuit. Overall, I shall return to Besties Table. It was so good and I got my money's. I wish the owner the very best in this endeavor! read more

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Let me go ahead and say this now--The Besties Table did NOT come to play... they came to feed your soul. ‍ -- This is the kind of spot where every single plate hits and you're side-eyeing your table like "wait... why didn't I order that too?" -- Let's start with the deviled eggs topped with shrimp because WOW. Creamy, flavorful, with that perfect balance of sweet and savory--and the shrimp on top just took it over the edge. My best friend doesn't even like deviled eggs and said she could eat these all day. That tells you everything you need to know‍ -- Now the gumbo grits??? BABYYYYY. As someone who loves gumbo and grits, I was already intrigued but the way they brought those flavors together?? Incredible. Rich, seasoned to perfection, comforting but still packed with bold flavor. That dish alone is worth the trip. -- Then came the French toast flight and I'm still not over it. You get FOUR different flavors, and I'm telling you right now...don't even try to pick a favorite. I couldn't. Every single one had its own personality, perfectly balanced, sweet without being overwhelming, and just straight up GOOD. -- And listen... the hot honey chicken wings?? Yeah... those had to come home with me because there was no way I was leaving them behind. Crispy, saucy, with that sweet heat that just keeps you going back for another bite. Dangerous in the best way. And I've NEVER had hot honey wings before either so I'm fan now! I want hot honey on ERRRTHING -- To wash it all down, we got the mimosa bottle with mango peach syrup and let me just say....HIT. -- Smooth, refreshing, and the perfect brunch pairing. The whole experience felt like good food, good energy, and a place made for real moments with your people. -- If you're in Indy and haven't been here yet... fix that. Immediately!!!!!! read more

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From the moment I walked in it didn't feel like a business it feels like ur going to someone's place to hang out. The service is incredible our waitress Courtney was so friendly, she is knowledgeable of the menu, she provided wonderful recommendations, which I love. N the food OMG the Food is definitely the star of the show. I love how the kitchen is set up almost like an apartment kitchen. The drinks are beautiful tasting and pack a punch. Just an all around great experience. And ai havent even gotten to the DJ that gave me a birthday shout out while playing great music. And the owner was kind enough to snap a photo with me. Just the best experience and dont short yourself when u go get the deviled eggs and thank me later!!!!!!!! read more

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Besties Table!!!! Yall did yall thing! Loved everything and will be back! The ambiance is perfect! The r&b music that plays has you wanting to sing along to every tune! I ordered The Blueberry Boss drink and it was super cute!!!! I couldn't get over it! And taste really good!!! My husband loves a good mule and ordered their version. I'm not a mule drink lover but I thought this mule was the best one I've tasted! Then for food we ordered: -gumbo grits: amazing! Came out piping hot and topped with shrimp and gumbo. Would love some sweet honey cornbread to go with it! -French toast flight: seriously the best French toast I've ever ordered. It was thick without being dry and didn't have any mushy inside. -lemon honey wings: so good! Never thought of lemon pepper and honey together but it works! I will definitely be back to try the biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles! This is a great spot to come solo, with friends, or a cute brunch date! We got there at 8:45am on a Saturday and were able to get seated right away. read more

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My family planned a visit to Besties Table for a Sunday Funday, and overall it was a decent experience! We anticipated a wait (about an hour). Once seated, it took a little while for our server to greet us, but when she did, she was pleasant and walked us through the menu. We did have to ask for a drink menu, and our beverages took about 20-25 minutes to arrive, which was a bit of a delay but again totally expected that for a newer spot still finding its rhythm. The food came out in waves, and we ordered a variety: honey hot wings, lemon bay wings, chicken and waffles, French toast, gumbo grits, and biscuits and gravy. The flavors were really good! The only hiccup was the shrimp in the gumbo, which seemed a bit overcooked, so we sent it back. We weren't able to order a replacement dish and didn't get much context around that, other than it would take away from other customers, not really sure what that meant. The R&B playlist was a great touch and added to the atmosphere, though at times it was a little hard. All in all, the potential here is there. The food was good and the portions were solid. Most of the challenges we experienced felt like normal growing pains for a newer restaurant, and I'm sure they'll smooth things out as they continue to settle in. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back in a few months to see how they grow. Pros: Great-tasting food, good portion sizes, friendly staff Cons: Delays with food and drinks, ran out of some items (deviled eggs), could benefit from food runners and a better sound system read more

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We just heard about Bestues Table today, it's been opened for 3 weeks. It has great seating both counter and tables. The shrimp and grits and chicken wings are phenomenal!!! Drawbacks-limited parking -and we had to wait an hour to get water. They did bring us complimentary chicken wings-again phenomenal!! I highly recommend. They close at 2:30 pm read more

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My husband and I came here for breakfast. We were unsure if they were kid friendly so we asked and they are! They had a high chair for our son. The staff were very friendly and quick. We ordered the deviled eggs as an appetizer which were super delicious- creamy and flavorful. You don't often think of deviled eggs for breakfast but it worked. I got the chicken and waffles and my husband got the French toast flight. I enjoyed the flavor and crispiness of the wings. My husband really enjoyed the French toast as well. The coffee was good and they provide water carafes for the table. I enjoyed the service, food and atmosphere so I will go back. read more

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Food and Drink: Had The Besties' Table for brunch yesterday (Saturday)! A wonderful new spot for Indianapolis with high-quality food that DELIVERS! Our table started out with the lemon bay wings and the besties deviled eggs. At first bite....I could the wings were seasoned and THEY WERE WONDERFUL! Lightly glazed and not overly messy nor sticky, full of flavor and FRESH, very CRISPY! The deviled eggs were also flavorful. We had our topped with bacon but I wish we would have went with the shrimp (as my main dish came with bacon). At this point my expectations were high! My main dish was the All American version of the Biscuits & Gravy. Hands down the best biscuits I've ever had!!!The biscuits were fluffy, the bacon was seasoned, potatoes crispy, the eggs were soft and also fluffy, and the gravy....PHENOMENAL! You could taste the hearty southern flavor throughout the dish....the gravy sealed the deal! To drink, I had the Blueberry Boss - it was sooooo good! I'm a sucker for sweet drinks so this was up my alley. It wasn't overly strong and was a wonderfully styled drink. All of their drinks looked good on the menu so I would get this again or try a different drink! I cannot wait to revisit again!!! Customer Service: Ari was our waitress and she was a joy! We were checked on us consistently and she was never overbearing. She was knowledgeable of the grand opening menu and was able to provide great recommendations based on what previous customers had enjoyed. She provided great service and I look forward to having her in the future! Ambiance: This place is lively! Everyone is free to come as they are, but I would tell anyone to show up for brunch vibes! There was a DJ during my visit and the place was rocking with R&B and hip-hop while everyone was enjoying their meals. This place is perfect for a small get together (party of 4 or 6 max). I had a wonderful first visit and look forward to introduce friends, family and fraternity brothers in the future! Thank you Besties table!! read more

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This is a cute space. The food was delicious and our server was super sweet! We were seated, served drinks, and fed within 45 mins. We decided to go on a Wednesday to celebrate my birthday. Parking was the only challenge we had, the parking lot of a little small. I was able to circle and grab a spot of someone leaving. Overall I would go back. I'll be excited to see when/if they expand the menu. read more

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As long as you do not mind the wait and the parking, the food was absolutely delicious! As a startup, you have to be patient with the kinks but I would highly recommend and plan to be back! We sat at the bar table, which was nice but was a tad crowded.One less chair would probably get the job done. However the food, the service was spot on. read more

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Worth every second of the hour wait time!!! I can see them quickly outgrowing this cozy cute space! The Bestie's Table was packed when we arrived, but the time passed quickly as you get acquainted with your new "besties" you're waiting next to by the front door. It was raining when we went, so waiting outside wasn't an option, lol. But DJ Rubyana had the hits playing! FYI: You have THREE minutes to check in once they call you. Ari was our server and she was FABULOUS! Although, she delivered some bad news as we were settling in... They were out of deviled eggs! I was SO heartbroken. BUT my girl pulled through! About 10 minutes later she came back and said she could slide an order to us! The Bacon and Chives Deviled Eggs were delicioussss! I can see why they were sold out! The Lemon Bay Chicken wings... Also, A MUST! They are crispy, seasoned perfectly, and arrived hot. I ordered the All-American Biscuits & Gravy. The biscuits were smothered in flavorful turkey sausage gravy topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, and (crispy) breakfast potatoes. The portion size was generous. Circling back to our server, Ari... she was personable, friendly, and attentive throughout our dining experience! The experience at The Bestie's Table was 9/10. As for any new restaurants, they are still working out the kinks, please give them grace. Parking can be hectic, but I can't wait to return once the full menu is released! read more

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Honestly, probably need to continue to give this place time to figure it out. I came here with a group of 5 ladies. We were told there was a 45 minute wait. We ended up waiting almost 2 hours. Once we got seated they informed us we couldn't sit together. That it was a fire hazard. So we sat apart, and the server comes over and lets us know they didn't have waffles or shrimp. The menu is already small so that didn't leave us many options. We decided to leave. Being out of key items is definitely something you should inform your customers on had I known that I wouldn't have waited. I hope they figure it out. read more

I see I'm first to review, so I must make it good. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Located just off the west end of the University of Indianapolis ( U of I ) on Shelby Street just south of Hannah AVE. I first learned of Besties from the Travelingfoodieguyde on IG and he gave rave reviews. I had to check it out for myself. That all said, we visited Besties on Easter morning at noon and the parking lot was full and so was the restaurant. 45min wait for a table but immediate seating at the counter which we took. The help staff makes you feel welcomed, appreciated and like you're family. The one thing I liked was that the place had a feel or atmosphere like you're visiting an out of town place. Beautifully decorated with warm colors, lighting, different whatnots on shelves like the 'Breakfast Bible' and other things. You could see the owner chef Tyler William's in the back directing and orchestrating what chefs do. His oldest brother and mother apart of the staff to make all things come together for good! One TV screen mounted close towards the kitchen area ran the news while the one closest to the entrance had nice gospel music playing. A nice touch for a Sunday morning for sure. The food was so so good, no great! The lady who sat next to me told me that we may have to wait a bit for our food but it'll be well worth the wait and she told no lie. It was fantastic! I'm one who doesn't eat red meat or pork, so to have my favorite biscuits with turkey gravy, 2 eggs scrambled with potatoes was delicious! The eggs were so light and airy, the gravy was a nice consistency, great tasting biscuits and the potatoes had steam coming from them like I've never seen before and they were of a soft, yet slight crisp skin and seasoned well. My wife had the Belgian Waffle since French Toast was sold out. She loved the waffle as did I enjoy my dish. We both also had a couple of cocktails as we waited for our meal. My wife enjoyed a Mogul Mule while I had the best Old Fashioned I've ever had in my 69yrs on this planet! As I told Cierra who served us and made my drink before me, "all I needed was a good Cuban cigar to go along with this drink." People were consistently coming in while we were there and it was around 2pm guest entering were told what wasn't available on the menu but they could still be seated if that was okay, but at 2:15 pm guest entering were told they couldn't be accommodated, apologized to and asked to please come back again. It is my understanding this was like the first week of full business and it was a huge success and from a personal opinion, I think, feel, believe and hope they'll succeed exceedingly and abundantly beyond all expectations, which leads to maybe a larger location. I'm really expecting great things from Besties Table Breakfast and Brunch. Will I be back? ABSOLUTELY! I see visiting this establishment weekday mornings, and if you plan to make a weekend visit, go early and enjoy the atmosphere and esthetics of the restaurant, you may even see a notable celebrity, public figure or professional athlete as I did. Also I got an order of the much talked about lemon wings to go and they were fantastic, even the next day! Much success and blessings to Tyler, family and staff in this endeavor! read more

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We came in today, so excited to try and support another black business. There was nine of us greeting was exceptional. We went to our table. This is where I began to have a problem . They wouldn't allow us to put tables together. We were celebrating a birthday. We ordered our food. The problem with that is everybody's food came out at different times so some of us were done eating before the other one even got their food. The fish was cooked to perfection. The grits I thought they should've asked whether the person wanted sugar in the grit and not just assume somebody wanted cheese in the grits. We end up spending over $300 for all nine of us to eat eat there. My grandson didn't even get his food until everybody was done the chicken wings. I felt like they were dry. My granddaughter pushed them out of the way .It was Like they were reheated. I just feel like the fact that we came in there as a group and I know the seating is very small We would have been better off taking it to go. I know that is not a large place but to not be able to sit together then we didn't get our food altogether. Was a little disappointing, considering we were celebrating a birthday and we could've went anywhere in Indianapolis and we chose this establishment. It was just sporadically so some of us had to watch the other one eat. After they ate, they had to wait on us. My grandson was the last we had to remind the waitress to get his food. She was really nice really pleasant, she apologize for the way she put in the order, but there wasn't anything done about it other than making us wait so he could eat his food then he felt rushed. I don't feel like the chicken wings were fresh so if I have to rate this establishment from 1 to 10, it would be a 2. . We didn't get to eat together and then my grandson like I said, I've said it several times in here he didn't get his food until the last minute. read more

Went for brunch and checked in at 1145a. The hostess told me hour. Hours lasted got seated . Waitress asked for our drink orders then came B back 10mins without drinks asked were we ready to order out entree. We place our food order waited another 15mins and our drinks finally came. Waited another 15 minutes for our entree. Total of hour to receive food. We ordered chicken waffle, shrimp and grits gumbo, and biscuit and gravy. My friends said the waffle , biscuits and chicken were good. The shrimp and grits gumbo was not to my liking. They were runny and shrimp was overcooked So I asked for another entree and they told me no kitchen is closed but in another new shrimp. I declined and was Very disappointed. I've waited 2 hours with no food and bad customer. read more

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The food was fantastic! I recommend the lemon pepper wings. Service was outstanding. I like the fact that they called themselves my Bestie instead of my waiter. The atmosphere had that bistro vibe to it. Next time I will get a drink from the bar. read more

Absolutely worth the wait. Due to the popularity and size of the crowd, the wait was long, and although they have a great policy in place to manage it, there's still a bit of a delay. That said, the service was outstanding. For how busy it was, the hostess, seater, and servers were all incredibly pleasant, and the food was remarkable. The owner even served me personally, which was such a memorable touch. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Best Brunch in the city, Courtney was our service and she was phenomenal. I love a smaller menu, thats not confusing and straight to the point. Many blessings and prosperity ro you guys!!! read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant based on the social media hype. My friend got the chicken and waffles and she felt $22 was too much for a waffle and three wings. Disappointing no bacon or sausage. I got the French toast and it was cold and not so special. I ordered a peach mimosa and all the flavor remained in the bottom of the flute. Great concept but needs a little more menu choices. Even adding avocado toast would help. It's a brunch concept but not enough variety. Service was good. Ambiance as just ok. read more

Really unfortunate experience and really hope they get better in light of recent negative reviews. However, my friend and I got there at 12:40 and they said it was an hour and a half wait so we left and went to a different establishment while we waited on them to text us. They texted us "thanks for allowing us to serve you etc" we were puzzled because we were never served. We went back and they said they had texted us that our table was ready and we showed them we never got it. They ended up seating us anyway at the bar. Upon sitting at the bar I immediately notice how messy it was on their bar countertops with cleaning supplies, the workers Stanley cups positioned where patrons can see, super unsanitary. Also we were right next to the kitchen which is open and saw the workers eating without gloves on as they are preparing the food.. one even had a half drank Starbucks latte in the middle of two plates he was actively preparing... like what?! Not only that but we waited all that time for them to tell us nearly everything on the menu was SOLD OUT!!! Grrrrr!!!! I really hope they get it together. It was beyond disappointing and we had one drink, and left. read more

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Food and ambiance were great. I had the chicken and waffles (sub French toast). Chicken was crispy and delicious while the French toast was the best that I've had in a long time. My wife had the biscuits and gravy. Turkey gravy was thick, rich, and full of flavor. The service was awesome once the staff figured out who was going to take care of us. I attribute the mix up to being extremely busy when we arrived. Our waitress was very nice and attentive during the meal. Definitely recommend and will be back. read more

I recently visited Besties Table to celebrate my niece's birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. When we (party of 3) checked in, we were told the wait would be about an hour. We were fine with that because it was a Saturday and this is a new establishment so we waited patiently, but after an hour we never received a text that our table was ready. After checking in with the male host, we were told they weren't ready yet but would call us shortly. As we continued waiting, we noticed several groups who arrived after us being seated before us. At one point, the owner came out to greet some of his friends, took pictures and showed them his new car. During this time, he didn't acknowledge any of the guests who had been waiting outside in the sun. A simple acknowledgment or apology for the delay would have gone a long way, but instead, he instructed the host to seat his friends next cutting them in front of everyone else that had been patiently waiting over an hour. After waiting an hour and a half, I checked again with the host, only to be told he didn't know where we were on the list because the owners mom had taken over and it seemed our party check in had been lost. He also mentioned that they were now only serving chicken and French toast. At that point, I asked to be removed from the list, and we decided to go elsewhere. Overall, it was a frustrating and poorly managed experience, especially for a special occasion. read more

We checked out Bestie's Table for breakfast this morning and were blown away! Excellent service from Ebony at the bar and absolutely everything that came out of the kitchen looked fantastic. We went kinda "boring" with chicken and waffles and biscuits and gravy but both were delicious. My husband had the maple cinnamon old fashioned and it was perfectly balanced. We WILL be back! read more

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