I stopped here real quick as I was driving through time. It's in a real quiet side of town on the…read moreweekends. This would be a peaceful spot to get work done. Also it was spotless inside. The barista was great to suggest the maple syrup latte and that's what I went with. They were nice and quick with making the drink. Now taste I will say that they got the maple right on the head but too much milk for me I couldn't really taste the coffee as much as I would like.

Quills is a picture-perfect example of a city coffee shop: 2 walls of windows, excellent color…read morescheme, always has patrons, and the coffee is delicious. Even when there is a line (which there wasn't on a Sunday afternoon), it's hard to feel rushed or impatient because it's such an inviting space.

Tidbit! If you're looking for a spot to work, get here early to snag one of the few spots with…read moreoutlets. Otherwise, prepare yourself for comfy and cozy. This spot is just off the creek, with a decent parking lot and a drive through. It has a deeper warmer green than a Starbucks, and it draws a much warmer crowd too. We chatted often with the people in this shop! And we visited twice. How welcoming is that? The breakfast burrito is nothing flashy, but definitely warm gooey goodness. What sets it apart is the sauce: creamy, gently spiced, something like a seasoned mayo but not spicy. Coffee, of course, is the backbone here, and it's handled with a kind of calm precision. Our barista kindly alerted my partner and me that a warm blueberry latte would have oatmeal because of course the blueberry curdles regular milk. It was great attention to detail, and it's why we came back again and again during our week long trip. They had a special for every day! Shout out to the orange blossom latte which made me feel like a fairy amidst the city's tulips.

Excellent coffee and food! We had a blast. The breakfast wrap was fresh and the muffins were…read moredecadent. Great energy inside and very efficient service. It's the perfect spot for a delicious, quick bite in a nice environment. Highly recommended!

One of my longtime go-to brunch spots in Indy has been Milktooth, and I'm happy to report the…read morerecent transition to "Arleen's" hasn't changed the things I've always loved about the place. Same great staff, same cool space, same open kitchen where a party of one like me can grab a counter seat and watch the chefs do their thing. I've honestly always enjoyed that part of the experience. Today I had the avocado toast with feta and an egg on top, and it totally hit the spot. Earlier this week I tried one of the newer menu items -- fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, plus a sample of jalapeño cornbread and Asian slaw. Incredible comfort food. And as someone who normally isn't much of a slaw person, I was surprised by how much I loved it. They also tried to tempt me with the roast beef special, which honestly looked great, but at 10:30 in the morning I just couldn't fully commit to roast beef yet. Maybe next time. The new name is a nice tribute to the owner's mother, Arleen, but thankfully it still feels like the Milktooth so many of us have come to enjoy over the years. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been in awhile.

Food was decent. We had a latke, sourdough waffle, bacon,…read moreeggs. Latke and waffle had good flavor. However, the service was terrible. I waited 30 mins for a drip coffee. 45 mins for the cortado. I personally think our order was probably not put in and forgotten.

First time at First Watch and I'm now wishing I lived in Indy. Oh my goodness!!!…read more We brought a large group in for breakfast and were seated within five minutes. Our server was friendly and efficient in taking our orders, bringing drinks, and bringing food. The menu had typical pancakes, eggs, and sides but many had a southwestern theme including carne asada, chorizo, peppers, etc. I had the biscuits with turkey gravy. These were the BEST biscuits I've ever had at a restaurant. Oh my!!! So flaky and buttery and the gravy was rich and peppery. You couldn't tell that this wasn't sausage gravy. Everyone's food was delicious and beautifully presented. Prices were very reasonable as well. I would highly recommend that you try First Watch if you are in downtown Indy.

I enjoy First Watch, food is consistently good, prices are reasonable, and good value for the…read moremoney. Today my waitress was not attentive. She brought my food but didn't come back and see if I needed anything (hot sauce, additional napkins, more coffee) or ask if my order was correct. She also didn't offer me the option to check-out from the table. She said " you check out at the front register). I left a 18% tip but I was slightly disappointed. Not the waitress fault but they didn't have chicken sausage, my favorite.

Beautiful cafe located at the entrance of the Omni hotel in downtown Indy…read more A coworker and I were looking for a cool spot to grab lunch and get a little work done and this spot was recommended. We found street parking outside and once inside, I couldn't believe how pretty it was. I heard that it was recently renovated and it shows. It has plenty of seating, free wifi, and a television. I ordered the baby romaine salad with salmon and a side of fries. The salad was pretty much a caesar salad with parm, a crouton crumble, and black garlic dressing. It was a bit pricey and the wait was much longer than I anticipated given we were the only two people in the entire restaurant. That said, the portions were pretty big. The side of fries was enough for a couple people to munch on and the salmon and salad were packed full of flavor. While quite salty, I was satisfied. I would try more of their menu if I happened to be staying here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. Given that I'm from out of town and visit a few times a year, this is very well a possibility. I'll end by saying the menu listed off a number of local businesses they support by utilizing their product, a local bakery, a brand of cheese, and a juicery to name a few.

We needed a spot for lunch but also somewhere we could sit and work for a few hours, so we came…read morehere. This cafe is super cute and modern. I loved that there was an outlet at every table, plus extra ones lining the booths. Such a nice touch! I ordered the caesar salad with grilled chicken and a side of fries. My colleague ordered the same but with salmon instead. The food took about 25 minutes to arrive, but the portions were huge! The fries came in a large bowl (definitely sharable), and the salads were also very generously sized. Protein portions were impressive, too. My salad was pretty good overall, though my colleague felt hers was a bit too salty. Ps-- Expect hotel level pricing!

The best place to get the classic chicken velvet soup from LS Ayres. The sad thing is they take it…read moreoff the menu in March. :-( They have lunch specials everyday. I liked the tuna melt, the chili cheese baked potato, chicken Parmesan soup, honey chicken wrap, the sliders they have and the club. The location is perfect right on the canal with a huge patio outside to people watch and take in the sights and sounds of visitors and locals alike. It's located in the second floor of the Indiana State Museum. You don't have to pay to enter. Just head up to the second floor.

Pleasantly surprised! Visited on a Sunday afternoon, after…read morewalking the canal for Mother's Day. There is shaded seating outside, with a view overlooking the canal, plus plenty of seating inside. I ordered the chicken salad croissant with chips, and for $12, the serving was huge. The chicken salad is a sweeter, creamier variety. The croissant itself was fresh! The chips were crisp and had a great flavor. They also have Pibb to drink, my personal favorite! Overall, this isn't just your usual museum quality food, and I would definitely return again during a day downtown!

Stopped at mansion society for a coffee and was surprised that there was a coffee shop inside of an…read moreapt complex, but the coffee shop itself was very cute and had ample parking. FYI to those who may have a physical handicap the prevents climbing steps, there are 2 sets of steps to enter the building, I didn't see any handicap accessible entry when I went there. The area to order coffee was really small and could comfortably fit about 5 people in the line inside the ordering station. There were places to stand in the foyer to wait as well, but in my opinion even though there is an open space in the foyer you could be potentially blocking someone's walking space since the ordering station is next to the entrance and the seating areas are in the entryway. I ordered their seasonal From the Past Latte w/ matcha and whole milk. They mentioned that the wait time to receive the drink was 10 minutes, which was understandable with how busy they were, but to my surprise I actually received my drink in half that time. The drink tasted great and if I was still in the area I'd go there again. I definitely noticed for such a small space, the staff were efficient and moved quickly to get everyone their correct orders. All of them were very cordial and professional as well, so that was appreciated.

I saw this coffee spot as a top hidden gem so my pig and I ventured out to check it out on a random…read moreSunday. Cute place however I was a bit thrown off upon arriving. It is an apartment building. I didn't do my research prior but learned that it used to be a psych ward. Kinda cool. I got their seasonal coconut lavender latte and a signature Sammy. The drink was great, the sandwich took way too long to prepare (we're talking 30 minutes, no joke). I was only annoyed bc I was so hungry, other than that- I didn't care about the wait bc I had nowhere to be. Overall- If I was in the neighborhood and craving a yummy coff treat, I'd return- I did really like my drink.