Another absolutely incredible meal at Bru Burger Bar on Mass Ave! Yet again, Cunningham Restaurant Group delivers an amazing dining experience. We started with the Angry Mac & Cheese, which we had never tried before, and wow -- it was phenomenal. The homemade cheese sauce was rich, creamy, and perfectly smooth without separating. The andouille sausage and shrimp were cooked beautifully, and the cream sauce had incredible flavor with just the right subtle hint of spice. Absolutely perfect comfort food with an elevated twist. We sat outside on the patio enjoying the beautiful weather during Indy 500 race week, and the atmosphere could not have been better. Every table around us was full of people laughing, enjoying lunch, and soaking in the energy of the city. It was one of those perfect Indianapolis afternoons. For our mains, we both ordered the Cobb salad -- one with grilled chicken and one with fried chicken -- and both were outstanding. I still can't believe how large the "small" salads are! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the homemade ranch dressing was absolutely delicious. The service, as always, was top-notch. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. From start to finish, it was such a fantastic lunch and overall experience. We loved every minute of it and cannot wait to come back! read more

Bru Burger Bar, you seem to becoming one of our Indy 500 traditions. You have an extensive cocktail and beer menu, many burgers to choose from along with a variety of sides. Our server quickly greeted us and took our beverage orders...they carry only Pepsi soft drink products. She quickly returned beverages on tray, then took our orders. I opted for the Patty Melt along with a side of onion rings. The entrees arrived in the blink of an eye. My Patty melt and onion rings arrived fresh and hot. They even tasted great too! The hamburger patty was thick and juicy and cooked the way I'd prepare it myself. Portions were more than ample. After finishing my "feast" it was time for dessert, a Root Beer float, served in a tall larger glass with an ample portion of ice cream. I would suggest ordering it for two...it's that big. All enjoyed their burgers and we're looking forward to returning next year. * I purposely didn't review the other meals served, as they will be doing their own Yelp reviews. read more

Went to Bru Burger for a date and overall it was a solid experience. The food was really good--definitely lived up to the hype. My date barely touched her food (not sure why ), but everything I had tasted great. The atmosphere was one of the best parts. It had a really nice vibe with a good balance of modern and natural elements, which made it a great spot to just sit and talk. Only downside is the parking situation--they really need their own dedicated parking because it can be a hassle. Other than that, I'd say it's a strong 4 stars and worth checking out. read more

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Went her Sat evening before a show at the Murat Theatre. It's a half block walk. Time was short, it was a 40 minute wait for a 2 top. Luckily there were 2 open bar seats. We sat, ordered beverages and the burgers. We got in and out in 40 ish minutes. If I had more time, sitting on the patio would have been nice. I noticed a lot of carryout orders being picked up, so I knew it must be good. We are not local to Indy so finding a quick good meal was important. They had a decent local beer tap list, so I was happy to try a new to me brew. We got one Tillamook Cheddar Burger with fries, and a Patty melt with onion rings. It must have been one huge onion! Both burgers were cooked to our request, both sides were delicious. The service was efficient. I would come back if the opportunity arises.(The show at the Murat was also great). read more

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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 read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Yum! We hadn't been to Bru Burger in a while so this was a nice treat. We sat at the bar as there was a 45 min wait otherwise. The bar was hopping, they were very busy but also attentive to the guests seated there. We each had a burger and split a fry. The fries were the hottest fries I've ever had! It was hard to resist burning my mouth with them. Burgers were delicious and it was very clean and inviting inside. read more

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! read more

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Went for His Goatness's birthday dinner with the fam... I haven't had a burger since last summer, I think, and the place is known as a somewhat upscale eatery, in the heart of the Mass Ave district. Ambience was clean and modern, low light, a bit noisy. Menu: mostly burgers and sandwiches, some salads. I noticed some vegan options, which surprised me -- nice to see! Jeffrey (Geoffrey?), our server, was on point all evening, keeping water glasses full and making sure all our needs were met. Great service. Thanks, Jeff! I chose the BRU burger, which sounded like a slightly more gourmet version of a plain cheeseburger, with tomato jam and taleggio cheese (yum!). And because I love them and don't often eat them, the onion rings. Food arrived tepid, onion rings congealing; I managed to eat one. Burger meat was good, if not terribly warm or juicy (they achieved the medium rare I asked for), cheese was gooey and delicious, but bacon was cold, and the "fixins" consisted of pathetic shreds of iceberg lettuce. Not really the upscale burger I thought I was getting. Meh. Ketchup was, I think, house-made... sweeet with three E's. Not great, and not great for diabetics. I ate half the burger and didn't bother taking anything home. Jeffrey brought His Goatness his choice of dessert, on the house for his birthday, and even offered it to go, which was a really nice touch. So: service was great, but food needs to step up. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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We've gone a few times, but recently have gone here before our Murat Theater shows. Very convenient. And the food is always good. We are outside the last time and we enjoyed that. read more

Always good service and great food. I ordered to be delivered today and a staff even called to check what I had ordered. Everything was packed really well and the salad, cole slaw and impossible burger were all delicious. read more

My boyfriend and I were in town for a concert and wanted to try something new. Not only was my burger the best one I've had in a long time, but the service was great. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly! Love the inside as well. Nice ambiance. Definitely would recommend read more

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My bf decided we should go somewhere new that he hadn't been to and it had been years since I been here so we went. We were greeted right away and seated right then and there. We opted to sit outside despite the heat. Being cooped up at work kinda makes us want to be out either way. Jeff was our server. He was very friendly and helpful with letting my bf know about some items on the menu even though I recall always having a good meal there in the past. He ordered the Bru burger and I opted for the buttermilk chicken tenders as my meal although it's an appetizer. Typically it'll be BBQ sauce but I prefer bleu cheese so Jeff was great with giving me other options as well but my mind was set on the bleu. I drank water and Jeff kept my glass full which was great especially in this heat! My bf had the Bramble On which was whiskey, blackberry, lemonade, and ginger beer...it was delicious, very refreshing! I had to try a sip. Our food was piping hot which I absolutely love! His Cole slaw was a great complement to his burger. The tomato jam on it was very delightful. My chicken tenders were absolutely perfectly seasoned and temperature was great as I love my food hot. I had to get a to go box and Jeff was so kind to get me a to go bleu cheese for my leftovers. We will definitely come back as I told my bf the salads are also pretty amazing. read more

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Walking around by the Old National Center before a concert looking for a place to eat and spotted this place. Beer and Burgers are a favorite so I stopped in. Nice bar vibe and a large outdoor patio which is where I opted to sit. I ordered a local craft beer a Hoppopotamus IPA which is quite good. I ordered a Mexicali Burger and Onion Rings which came out promptly. Burger was large and well made. Considering the messy toppings it wasn't sloppy. Very enjoyable experience. read more

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Food , service and atmosphere 5star. Looking forward to Easter with our family. Chocolate Brownie is calling my name but only 1 spoon this time. No sharing well maybe with my Favorite Grandson Staff always welcoming Great Job! read more

Kay and Megan are amazing. I come here WEEKKLY and is my favorite place. No better way for lunch meetings and just a girls night out as well! read more

We came in with a group of 10 and most of the group ordered burgers which they were disappointed with - over cooked and not much flavor. The nachos and soft pretzels were good. The salad was good. read more

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Great good but higher price than normal burger -gourmet burgers (excellent) ... good service cooked to exact order

Excellent service and great food at this location. It's small and cozy but super friendly vibes and enough space that you don't feel too crowded. Nice outdoor area too, if you're into that. read more

I ordered the lamb burger and fries which was very tasty. They have allergy friendly options and didn't compromise flavor. The servers were friendly and attentive and the venue itself was beautiful. I sat outside and was bothered by bugs but enjoyed the umbrellas to shade us from the sun. The food wasn't overpriced. read more

We were greeted when we walked in. The bathroom was clean. The server was friendly. The food on the other, wasn't so great. My black bean burger was mushy. The turkey burger was thin. The sundae was cold. The manager did apologize about the sundae and took it off our bill. I've visited other Bru Burgers and had a better experience with the food. read more

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Great lunch spot! I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries. The chicken was tender with delicious, crispy breading, and a nice bun. Really impressed with the homemade ketchup. Would definitely pop in again when I'm in the area! read more

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3 stars. It's colder than a polar bear's butt outside and I couldn't find the entrance!!! I walked to the doors I saw from the street, but they were locked. Please put some better signage. Service was a hit! Our server was the bartender and the mocktail we tried was like a mule without the vodka. Delicious. We had onion rings for an appetizer. They are huge. Definitely enough for family to share. And delicious. Scratch made. Beer-battered. Yummyness. Now here's where I had issues... my burger was under seasoned. Like, no salt or pepper or garlic powder or nuthin! Just bland, but juicy. I had to ask for salt & pepper... then I had to ask for some regular ketchup because the house ketchup tastes like BBQ sauce. I would like it more with a pulled pork sandwich. Unimpressed. I wasn't impressed by the burger, but the salads looked really good. I may have to try that next time. read more

This review is coming from someone that is not from this area of the country so please consider that! The place looks great and has a really cool vibe. The staff were amazing and very welcoming. I would recommend for the staff and vibe. The food again not a mid westerner I'm not sure if it is regional thing but velveeta should never be the cheese you use in beer cheese in my option American cheese should not be a go to cheese for anything. The pretzels were really good without the cheese. The burgers are good go for the smash option really pretty decent. With that being said the Garlic three ways lives up to the reviews. Unless you love to eat garlic raw do not go for the garlic three ways. My family is Polish and that was way too much garlic. The good thing was we didn't have to worry about vampires for a week. Over all it's a good spot for a burger in Indianapolis. read more

Service was good and on point she was very attentive, food was good the mustard dip for the pretzel was a bit I er lowering the hamburger was almost perfect but they put TOO much seasoning on the burger, patio great people watching while you eat read more

I came here with a local friend and was immediately sold on the garlic three cheese with chicken burger. What's not to love about garlic and not one, not two but three cheeses!?! Swiss, American and Mozzarella. I know this burger isn't healthy but it's delicious! The fries are crunchy and were served multiple dipping sauces. read more

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I had the bourbon burger and my husband had the beginning burger. The bourbon burger was better tasting than the beginning burger. Service was excellent. This is a really nice burger joint. Got seated right away. read more

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We came in as a party of four and were seated in a back corner where we felt a bit forgotten. Our server was lovely and kind, but the overall service was lacking. Drinks took quite a while to arrive, and we never got refills or much follow-up once our food was dropped off. As for the food, two of us thought the burgers were decent, but nothing memorable. The other two felt their patties tasted like they had come from frozen, which was a letdown given the expectations. I really like Cunningham Restaurant Group, but Bru is consistently mid read more

Always a tried and true! Decided to get a bite here with a friend for Devour. Good as always! I started with a 'Bramble On' cocktail. My friend got a classic margarita. For our starters I got the pretzels while she got the fries. Our waitress was awesome and made the decision for the pretzels to come out first as neither my friend or myself cared if they came out before or with the main dishes. The fries came with three separate dips/sauces to choose from, but we enjoyed using the pretzel cheese the most with the fries. For our mains I got the garlic three cheese. It's my go to at Bru. My friend got the bourbon burger. I'd made a reservation for quick seating, and we were seated promptly. Service was excellent. The food was excellent. Still a tried and true restaurant. Will be back again! read more

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Food was delicious, I think it gets better every time I go. I got a burger and the Mac for an appetizer. The service was great, we were always taken care of. read more

Stopped in for a fast meal. We started with the onion rings. They were a little burnt but had a good crunch. All of us ordered hamburgers. All were good. Service was good and attentitive. read more