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    BRU Burger Bar - Indianapolis

    4.2 (2k reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    This was half of the sandwich!

    I ordered the patty melt through DoorDash and what I received was terrible. Bread was hard, not toasted. The bread was also a wide slice with one patty placed in the middle, leaving a great amount of bread on both sides. There was very little cheese or condiments, creating a dry sandwich. For the price this was disappointing. Fries were ok. I'm done with Bru burger!

    Patricia Abigail H.

    Love love love the three garlic aioli burger it's so dang delicious! All the burgers come in patty style or smash style or you can make it healthier with a chicken substitute The French fries is great too. We have not had a bad experience, all the server are professional and nice Love that the location is on mass ave for shopping time, the actual location is not very big they do have a patio that open when the weather allows it I think they do accept reservations so I suggest doing that if you want a guaranteed seat

    Bru burger with fries and double patty
    Thanh V.

    It's a nice spot on mass ave with a decent amount of tables and seating. It can get tight depending on how busy but they do a great job with accommodating parties of all sizes. We were seated right away and had excellent service. Our server was very friendly and attentive, especially when one item was not the correct order. We ordered the Mexicali and Bru Burger with onions and fries. It was all so delicious! We were very happy with what we ordered and the level of service we received. Thank you!!

    Liza G.

    The garlic three cheese burger is one of my favorites! It comes with actual cloves of garlic (a little too much for me) and then three different cheeses. Truffle aioli comes on it as well. Yum. And, I love the bar area at this location!

    Pumpkin Cheesecake
    Shannon N.

    We've been frequenting Cunningham establishments for many years and we especially love the loyalty rewards! Today we celebrated my husband's birthday and received a complimentary dessert. He selected the seasonal delight which is their Pumpkin Cheesecake. We split a burger and really you can't go wrong there. They live up to their name as a burger specialty place and the food and service is consistently great. The food arrived at lightning speed even though its was peak lunchtime. Our server was attentive and friendly while still maintaining authenticity and didn't make us feel rushed or neglected. Will come back for my favorite go to at Bru--the Valencia salad. Also enjoyed a Texas Mule which wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of punch to it. Thanks Again

    Alex R.

    I meant to take more pictures of our food but we were very hungry! As you can tell by the pictures, everything was delicious! This place is conveniently located close to a lot on Mass Ave if you are going to a show at the Basile Theater or the Murat! Our server was very friendly and came by frequently! BRU Birger has been a staple on Mass Ave for quite a few years now. Food is always consistently good and service has always been great.

    Leeann P.

    I decided to stop by to eat before the Steve Martin and Martin Short show. I was by myself. They fit me in, after a short wait. After eating and paying for my meal I still had plenty of time to get to the venue and to my seat. I sat outside on the patio, which had heaters, but luckily it wasn't that cold out. It was very nice. I got the Burger Snack with Fries and a Pepsi Zero. Delicious and just the right amount. The staff were very friendly.

    Jack C.

    Service was good, and the food was also pretty good. They let you switch out the burger for an impossible burger at no extra charge. The menu says that, but the receipt still had extra charge. So that's a bit weird. The bread bun is a bit stale. The fries are delicious and well seasoned. Would go back.

    Veggie burger
    Lydia C.

    Bru Burger is consistently a solid choice. They now have multiple locations. Cunningham restaurants almost always deliver, and this is no exception. I've been here several times and always enjoy the experience. The Sriracha Caesar salad is one of my top recommendations. It's unique, flavorful, and worth trying. I do miss the mango chutney they used to serve on the veggie burger, but overall the menu still holds plenty of great options. Service is usually attentive, and drinks come out quickly, which makes for an easy dining experience. The downtown Indianapolis location also has an amazing patio that's perfect for enjoying a meal. Another great product from Cunningham Restaurant Group!

    Meenarin P.

    Made an 11:00 AM reservation for 12 people. Our table was ready even before we arrived, despite them opening right at 11:00. The food is always consistently good, and our server was very nice. No fixed service charge for large parties -- such a pleasant surprise!

    Menu from website showing fajita burger does in fact come with White Queso.
    Tracy B.

    First time at this particular location. Food was great. Service not so much. I ordered the fajita burger which states on menu comes with white queso. Burger arrived without the queso. When the waitress came back around to check in I said no queso on burger and she proceeded to argue with me about whether or not it came with queso. She did bring me a side of queso (unsure if there was an additional charge for this as I didn't see the check). Very off putting to have a waitress be so rude and argumentative when she was very clearly in the wrong.

    Nashville chicken tenders
    Trish L.

    We had a nice happy hour late lunch/early dinner at Bru on a Monday afternoon around 3:30pm. The restaurant was busy, but we waited less than 15 minutes for a table outside. The patio is shaded, but open. The surrounding trees make for a relaxing outdoor dining experience. Our server was polite and friendly. We ordered a couple draft beers for $3 off at happy hour and the 1/2 price Nashville hot chicken tenders along with a Mexicali burger to share. The chicken tenders came out with a house made ranch that was fantastic. The chicken itself was perfectly breaded and fried, but not nearly as spicy as they looked. The burger was loaded with toppings and cooked as requested. I think it's definitely a steal of a deal place for happy hour!

    BRU burger
    Vincent Y.

    Ordered takeout and the burger was fantastic along with the fries. Immaculate flavoring on a very juicy BRU Burger and would definitely get it again. The sauce on it was nice as well and their homemade ketchup went well with the fries.

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    Do you have delivery to IU hospital?

    We do not have delivery ourselves but our company does have a delivery kitchen where you can order through! They have all the favorites from CRG at crgdelivery.com.

    Are you able to substitute in a black bean or impossible burger?

    Absolutely!! All our food is made from scratch and to order. You can always sub out your protein or even do a Build Your Own!! Enjoy!

    Does Bru Burger fry in peanut oil?

    Hi there! Bru Burger on Mass uses Soybean Oil. No peanuts here!

    Are you open and serving during Pride Parade on Saturday?

    Yes, BRU will be open on Saturday all day.

    Are the meats you use in your burgers halal?

    Hakan, Thank you for your message! Our meats are not currently certified Halal. If we are able… 

    Can kids under 21 eat here?

    Yes

    I was wondering what the nutritional content of the Tomato Jam is?

    Hi Jeremy, Please contact me for additional information. We don't typically maintain nutritional… 

    Do the burgers come with fries included, or is that a separate charge?

    Fries are not included, there is an upcharge.

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