The ambiance of this restaurant is off the charts! Yes, it's in a strip mall. Yes, it's off busy Fall Creek Road that drivers often mistake for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway---you step inside and forget all of that. The decor is intentional. It is a nod to all things 'across the pond.' It's a modern and fun environment. (Make sure to check out the ladies room). Men-make sure there are no ladies in there! My friend who travels 30+ minutes to this restaurant invited me for a breakfast. I live 3 miles away and had zipped by the place for months. I read the menu (authentic British food-eye roll). I'm a coffee drinker, not tea. I read their reviews--complaints about the wait. (Would this be a breakfast issue?) Let's address reservations first. The space is comfortable and it is not like eating at a food hall. There is hardly any restaurant I would show up on Friday or Saturday without a reservation. This is NO different. You want to have a good experience? Make a reservation or pack your patience and be prepared to wait. High tea is First Sunday of every month--reservations only! 11 and 4 pm. The regular menu is not served! The menu is delightfully British. The owners, Robert and Hope, I loved their energy and passion for their guest's dining experience upon first meeting. I fall hard for independent restaurants and have nothing but love for my new find. read more

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Husband and I just left Cheeky Bastards after coming up for our Anniversary. Had seen the rave reviews and they weren't lying. Fish was the best I've had since being in the U.K. Husband had the bangers and mash and enjoyed it also. Everything is house made and the taste proves it. Service was terrific and the owners stopped by to chat with us. Left with full bellies, and a scone and clotted cream to go! Loved all the teacups and decor of the place. I'd give them a 20/10 rating. Do yourself a favor and enjoy their true hospitality. We WILL be back. read more

Best fish sandwich in the city if you get the fish and chips be prepared to split it with somebody

I've now been here for tea, and dinner 3 times. I'm very glad I came back after the last dinner. Located in a small strip mall on Fall Creek there is a small lot but the next strip mall up connects and you can walk over on the grass. Went at 6 pm on a Wednesday night and by 6:30 it was packed with reservations. I brought girl friends last time and raved so much about their chips and was super disappointed that mine weren't good so I was worried that with an uptick in business the quality would go down. I got the fish and chips this round and hubs got the special - Guinness and steak pie served over mashed potatoes. Delish. My fish and chips was spectacular and I'd say the best in Indy at this point, since my chips were hot and fresh this time. The pie filling was flavorful and rich. Sooo good. Not a fan of their peas but that's IMO. Great service and friendly staff. Definitely worth making a reservation and return visits to this English gem. Love that it's 4 mins from my house! read more

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Go here if you're a fan of traditional English style fish and chips!!! I have been a lot of places and had this dish but who would have known that the best I'd have is right here at home in Indiana. A monstrous piece of fried cod on a bed of wedge style French fries or chips to those who prefer the traditional moniker. Splash on some malt vinegar and a dollop of tartar sauce and it was the perfect bite of flaky delicious fish. The breading wasn't greasy like most places and it was a good ratio of fish to breading. Phenomenal! A must try. I cant not mention the super friendly staff. The waiter, Justin, funny and engaging. You could tell he enjoyed his job. Everyone else was also very pleasant and despite the fact that the restaurant was packed they kept everything running smoothly. Great job folks. I will certainly be back to try more menu items. read more

Cheeky Bastards - Fish and Chips! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What a delightful experience. We had been meaning to visit this spot for quite some time and finally made it happen with some friends who adore traveling in GB. You'll find a thoughtfully curated menu of English classics ranging from scones and clotted cream to shepherds pie and fish and chips. The restaurant is directly located across the street from Geist Lake. They're known heavily for their brunch menu- think pastries and classic English breakfast with tea but we enjoyed our hearty British dinner. We also learned that they offer classic Sunday Roasts which are very popular (and cozy) in England. I thoroughly enjoyed my hearty and herby lamb Shepherd's Pie topped with cheesy potatoes. We started the meal off with a Scottish egg- which was delicious and I would highly recommend. IMy dinner companions also thoroughly enjoyed their Guinness steak pie (made with filet mignon) and fish and chips. Our server seems to be still finding her way and learning about the food but the other woman working was on it and super engaging. Overall, it was a delightful experience and we look forward to returning for some scone funsies in our future. read more

Cheeky Bastards - Shepherds pie- with lamb, cheesy potatoes and carrots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Craving some fish and chips, we set our sights here. The portion was big and excellent but at the price charged, was it really necessary to tack on $1 for extra tartar sauce? I had the Welsh Rarebit and it was tasty. The black currant walnut salad was very nice and a large portion. They have a huge tea selection and nice coffees and we each had one. The service was super friendly and it was not at all crowded so we chuckled when asked if we had a reservation. The ambiance is more coffee shop than British pub. A pricey lunch at $75 for two with tip and the little county/city fees. read more

A very delicious spread of unique and sugary pastries was presented to us during the afternoon tea. The sandwiches could have had more substance but were fine. The clotted cream and scones were fantastic! We also really enjoyed the ability to order endless tea and split each pot amongst the three of us. The caffeinated teas were tastier than the decafs. The price was too much and should have been reduced to $35/person. read more

Best breakfast choice in the Indy suburbs area. Owner works and serves and is very welcoming.

What a fun spot! I've been eyeing Cheeky Bastards for a while now, so when the opportunity to go check it out came, I jumped! If you like British food, this is the spot for you. We started with the pigs in a blanket appetizer. They were yummy and flavorful sausage bites! I loved the sauce it came with, and saved it to dip all of my fries in when my meal came haha. Then I got the battered sausage and chips. I think it was probably the same sausage as the pigs in a blanket, so I wouldn't recommend ordering both if you're going for variety. However, it was really tasty! The batter coating was the star - it was sooooo crispy and light!! The chips were also well seasoned delicious. Others at the table raved about the fish sandwiches and steak and ale pies. Everything looked stunning, and the portions were large enough that we almost all took leftovers home. The owner and our waiter were both kind and attentive. The women's restroom is also worth visiting - stocked and with such fun decor! I'm dying to go back and try the breakfast and tea options!! read more

Cheeky Bastards - Battered sausage and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What a wonderful surprise to find a British breakfast spot in the area! The staff were friendly and responsive. The menu offered a wide range of true English breakfast options and the food did not disappoint! Go there famished and try it all! read more

Cheeky Bastards - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was so happy that I finally had the chance to have brunch at Cheeky Bastards. Our foodie group stopped by one Saturday for brunch and we were definitely it for a treat. At first, we were waiting for a while to be served due to the restaurant being short staffed. There are only two servers on the floor, one of them was the manager, so we understood and were very patient. The restaurant was packed due to being a small space, so I would highly recommend making reservations for brunch because if you walk-in, you will most likely not get a table. After about 20-25 minutes, the manager, Justin, was able to stop by our table in their private room to take our beverage order. Cheeky Bastards is an English breakfast place serving the traditional British breakfast that you would receive in England such as tea and crumpets, scones, bangers and mash, etc. They have a page in the menu strictly for tea and it is a wonderful variety of teas to choose from the menu. I ordered the green ginger tumeric tea and it was amazing! My friends ordered the English breakfast tea and they loved it. Someone ordered the fruity garden tea and enjoyed it very much! When it came time to order our food, I ordered the British scone to start with and the bacon, avocado, and egg British bagel with a side of thick cut chips, which are French fries. It was the most incredible English breakfast I have had iin my life. The British scone was wonderful with the strawberry preserves and British clot cream. I would have liked the British scone to have been warmed up a bit, but it was fine the way it was and still tasted delicious. The British clot cream was the best part of the British scone. You must order the British scone just for the British clot cream on the side. The bacon, avocado, and egg British bagel was absolutely breathtaking and flavorful! It was definitely a meal in itself. The runny egg made a huge difference in the flavor of the bagel. The thick cut crisps were salty, but tasted delicious. Everything paired very well with my green ginger tumeric tea. For my brunch meal, it was a memorable experience! Everybody in our foodie group loved their meal and did not have anything negative to say about the food. At one point, the executive chef did come out to bring us our food and help out Justin with service because he was busy with other tables since it was packed and they were short staffed. He was very entertaining and had a great personality joking around with us. He took time to talk about the restaurant and what future plans they had with the restaurant. It made me feel good that the staff work together as a team when they run into a crisis and are short staffed, because that shows teamwork and dedication to making the customer feel good and have great customer service. The ambiance of Cheeky Bastards is very neat and cool to observe as well. They have artwork of English celebrities and movies nostalgia such as Mick Jagger and Monty Python quotes on the walls. The front counter by the entrance is nice and neat with the coffee bar area and pastries display case. I would definitely say Cheeky Bastards has made my top ten list of places to eat for brunch on the weekends. You will definitely have to make reservations for brunch, because you will not get a table if you just walk in off the street. The place does get packed very early in the morning. Everybody in Indy needs to come check out Cheeky Bastards at least once in their lifetime to experience the English breakfast. They do serve afternoon high tea as well, so if you are into high tea, you can definitely make a reservation at Cheeky Bastards for more information. This was truly an incredible dining experience, and I will never forget it. I will be back to Cheeky Bastards for breakfast or lunch. Simply fabulous! read more

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Decided to try this place we'd been driving by past for the last decade. But you know, it's a British restaurant and the Brits aren't known for their food...but we decided to try it. Boy, are we glad we did. This place was amazing. The food was fantastic, reasonably priced for the high quality, and service was great! Recommend the Beef Wellington Bites, for appetizer. Shepherds Pie was more traditional British but very good. Fish and chips...the fish seems so fresh and the breading was on point. Couldn't have been more happy with this place. Cocktails were great as well! Recommend the Groggy Bastard!!! read more

We really, really enjoy this restaurant and have been remiss in reviewing it. The owners/operators are welcoming, fun, kind, and a bit "cheeky" in good humor. I have lived in England for a few years off and on, and this is very well thought out, elevated pub grub. The quality of the ingredients alone is wonderful, from the beautiful cod, to the sharp English cheddar, soft potato buns, and perfectly caramelized onions, to name a few discrete ingredients that make the meals beautiful cohesive wholes. The planning of the menu and execution is amazing. The space is welcoming and fun. I always make a reservation before we go per the restaurant's preference, but I usually can do so within the hour I plan to go (off peak time). I think this is polite in their small, owner-operated space, but outside of a peak time, I think you would be welcomed either way, so don't be remiss to try it in the area. If you want to support an excellent small local business with amazing food created from top notch ingredients, absolutely check them out. read more

We visited this charming spot as a party of seven, and were seated at a big table in the back room. The drinks were amazing (Pimm's Cup for the win!), the food was outstanding (we had a Scotch egg, fish & chips, and a Guinness pie special at our table), and the service was attentive and so friendly. We left with scones - yum! We can hardly wait to return to our new favorite place on our next trip home to Indy! read more

This place is brilliant. I ordered a 'chip butty' which is a staple in Britain, but was off menu. Not only did they know what it was to make it, it was the best chippy butty I've had in a long while. As a native born Brit, these chips are the most genuine I've tasted this side of the pond. The mushy peas, baked beans and battered fish were also excellent like straight from a 'Chippy'. read more

Extremely pleasant service and welcoming environment. The owners also have impeccable taste with the decor. The restaurant is not very large and can fill up quickly therefore it's recommended to RSVP during peak times (weekends and nights). They offer traditional British tea service on the second Sunday of every month by rsvp only. I definitely want to return for that! I enjoyed my lunch and had my first encounter with mushy peas (yum). The chef came out and chatted with me, and I learned that he picked up his culinary experience when he lived in a part of the British Isles for a time. I'm so glad he brought back his talent and decided to serve the community legit British food fare. I wished i lived closer to try out their tea, coffee, and wet bar as i feel they can whip up a pretty good drink. Seems kind of odd to suggest but make sure to check out the bathroom before you leave. read more

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Being an Irish kid from Boston with relatives in London I've sampled the similarities between Irish/English cuisine-they're pretty similar. So I jumped at the chance to try out Cheeky Bastards when traveling for work in Indy/Fishers when it came up one night on Yelp on a search for dinner.... Since then, I've been back about 8 times since! Although the food is so good and by the time I eat I usually am knackered at the end of a long day. Robert, Hope and Dusty will take great care of you! They've become almost like family to me when I'm hungry and tired working on the road. This week, I left my work phone at the table one night and Hope called all the hotels until she found mine to let me know to come get my phone! The ambiance is total London vibe, the food is AMAZING! The Fish and chips rival some chip shops I've actually gone to IN London. The first bite was so perfectly crispy crusty and LIGHT and flaky with the superb quality cod beneath! The Shepherds Pie is up there only once removed from my grandmothers in Ireland, the scones are the "Buckingham palace recipe" (have them the Devon way with clotted cream and jam) but the queen didn't invite my father in for tea and the king didn't invite me in when I was there-so Robert's scones are much better for us common folk! For apps-Beef Wellington bites are illustrated and for dessert-sticky toffee pudding with custard instead of ice cream! Thank you Cheeky Crew for taking such great care of me and having some of the best food I've had in the Indy area! read more

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We had driven by this restaurant many times, but finally decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. The owners and one other person waited on the tables. They were very friendly and welcoming. It's a cute place with intimate seating. It was quite busy for a Wednesday evening. My husband and I decided to split the fish and chips and he also ordered a baked potato. It was a large piece of fish, definitely big enough to share. And it was delicious. Probably the best we have had locally. We will definitely go back again for the fish. It may not be for everyone as it is a British inspired menu, so check out the menu before you go. But we would highly recommend it. read more

I have been wanting to eat here for a while so we finally stopped in and we were not disappointed!! I ordered the Full Monty their take on a classic English breakfast, the flavors were out of this world and reminded me of the breakfast I had while visiting the UK. My wife ordered the fish sandwich fried to perfection with great flavor and a tasty house made tartar sauce with a side of chips. We had some classic English ales and a malty Irish red beer. My wife tried a cocktail that was a sparkling wine topped with Guinness, which tasted very good. The staff was friendly and helpful and I very much enjoyed speaking with the owner/chef who made it a point to make the rounds in the dining room. This is definitely a must stop food destination in Indy! read more

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A British pub tucked away in a plaza near giest. I suggest making a reservation on a weekend. They do say walk ins welcome but they will turn you away if they are full. The staff are very friendly and chatty. Unfortunately they were out of scotch eggs when we ordered which was a bummer. We settled for the pigs in a blanket after that heartbreak only soon for the server to let us know they also ran out of pigs in a blanket. We ended up going with the sausage roll. Sausage had lovely flavor, bit much of the breading. We went specifically to try the fish and chips so I am glad they were not out of that but he did mention 2 or 3 entrees that also were out. I'm sure keeping stock of odd items may be difficult for a place like this but it seemed like something they need to address. I digress. The fish and chips were absolutely fabulous. I didn't grow up here and am often disappointed by this dish almost everywhere around. This is one of the top places in Indiana that I have had. It's a huge piece of cod fried in beef tallow which makes it so light and crispy. SO CRISP. Shout out to the homemade tartar sauce which was a star too. read more

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My husband ordered fish and chips. He asked that onions and tomatoes be added. The waiter indicated there would be an extra charge. No problem, please add. After waiting for a bit, the owner came to our table and explained that the fish would only be served as the menu described. What? ?? It's not like the request for onions and tomatoes was some the restaurant wouldn't have. Sorry, you've lost a customer. read more

Loved the ambiance. Our server was new but she did well!! We really enjoyed the selection of beers and the Full Monty was a knockout! The Arabian fried eggs (I can't remember the exact name) was not the best to be honest. The avocado spread was very watery and maybe too lime-y? It took away from the cumin in the eggs to the point where I couldn't really taste it. But we were in luck because the Full Monty was large enough to share and everything on the plate was so so good!! read more

Cheeky Bastards - Scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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What a fun new place. Friendly service and yummy British fare. It was busy when we were there and they were very specific and offered us a sausage roll to share because of the he extra wait.. So nice if them. The fish and chips was great. Mushy peas and fish was the highlight! I also quite enjoyed the coffee foam printer... They also have some tea beverages I'd like to try next time. I also think I need to try their scones with clotted cream. I'm a fan and look forward to coming again. Though it's not a British pub, they did have a few beers and alcoholic beverages as an option! read more

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Good food, good drinks for a reasonable price, entire staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Decided to stop by Cheeky Bastards for a date night and it exceeded expectations! You better have an appetite when you order the fish and chips, it's delicious and HUGE. The owner/head chef was popping in and out of the kitchen talking to customers the entire night too. Super fun atmosphere! Don't expect a quick in and out dinner, but that's by no means a bad thing. read more

Cheeky Bastards - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Amazing. Such legit and delicious, you'd think you were across the pond. The best fish and chips ever. bangers and mash is superb. Could eat a whole meal of just scotch eggs. Place is amazing, best British restaurant I've ever ate, including in Britain. read more

Authentic British Food (think Shepherds Pie made w lamb). Best Indiana Fish & Chips. Excellent Service & fun ambiance.

Gotta love this place. The staff is very welcoming and the interior here is just fabulous. It has the coffee house feel nice and cozy. And then you see some rather loud art. But somehow it fits together and gives it a unique flair. Make sure you stop by the first bathroom as it is nicely decorated and has a secret message for you on its wall (Haven't been in the second bathroom yet) It looks like there will soon be a bar available and looks like a private dining room in the back. I do love the little seating nooks in here. When you enter you may want to make note of the pastries available as well as the sign with the specials of the day. We made reservations on line (highly recommend) and our table was ready right away. It's a bit pricey, but worth it (and consider the location). The coffees are delicious and the tea offerings are great. You even get hot water refills for your teas. I went for the full Monty, since I just could not decide, wanted a taste of everything and was also very hungry. A good choice I must say. I did chose the black pudding, but if you are squeemish about eating something containing blood, just go for the white pudding instead. I really enjoyed the bubble and squeak, the black pudding, the ham, the banger and the blistered tomatoes were my favorite parts. I wasn't too enthusiastic about the beans or the mushrooms. I don't like either very much regardless of how it's prepared, so that's on me not the restaurant. Some of my guests had the Shepperd's pie and let me have a taste. What a flavorful dish. I will have to order that next time. Or maybe the bangers and mash, as that was also deemed delicious. Theh guest who ordered the fish sandwich raved about it. We saw the fish and chips go by and definitely want to try that also. It looked soooo good. Hope provided us with excellent service. Attentive without hovering, it's a skill. Only minus would be the parking. There doesn't seem to be enough of it. read more

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Best fish and chips in town! The service was great, so friendly! It is so nice to get a proper pint!

Loved my first visit - the battered and fried bangers were delicious, and the service exceptional. The Blackberry Bramble cocktail was just what I was hoping for. Looking forward to going back - maybe for a tea? Don't leave without a scone! read more

Cheeky Bastards - Blackberry Bramble cocktail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We made reservations. The minute we arrived we were taken to our table. The restaurant is already at capacity but seating doesn't make one feel cramped (They are increasing the size of the dining room and bar area. They are starting afternoon tea and brunch soon) The minute we sat down our waitstaff member was at the table She asked if we wanted drinks and immediately took our order. Our beers came cold in frosty pint size glasses. Dinner for me was bangers and mash. It was wonderful. Brown gravy was thick and favorable . There was plenty to be taken home My husband got fish n chips. Loved it. About 12to 14 inches of fresh cod. Fryed perfectly. My husband says yum! A friend got lamb pie and felt it was outstanding. We all had spotted duck for dessert. It was yummy ( Forgive me for not taking pictures. We just started eating, we were almost done when we thought of pictures. Their website does a great job of displaying their food) We'll go back. Looking forward to breakfast. Ladies you have to go in the restroom. Decorated in roses behind a phone booth door. Too fun. read more

LOVE that they're open and n the evening now! I watched while my husband ate dinner, (St Michael's sandwich- 2 thumbs up!) saving my space for dessert! The Earl Gray Chocolate Torte is DEVINE! I hope they make it a regular offering. read more

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Good spot, but definitely not an English sausage roll. If you can get the sausage roll made of real pastry and real quality sausage meat, I will likely come every day haha I am English, so one thing I miss is the availability of sausage rolls and sandwiches from most places, and I am yet to find that in the states. If you can make a more traditional sausage roll, I will be a very happy man read more

Service exceptional Food Fantastic! The atmosphere is comfy and swanky. Cheeky Bastards bar is private and intimate maybe 6 to 8 seats. Decor is fun and whimsy read more

Cheeky Bastards - Cozy fun setting - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The staff is absolutely amazing. The food is more than amazing. We had a BAP and a scone with clotted cream and jam. I'm a serious breakfast lover and the sandwich was incredible. This might be my new favorite breakfast sandwich. I'm not much of a scone guy but the orange cranberry scone with clotted cream and jam was wonderful. We will be regulars at this place for sure. read more

Amazing food and service is great. Best fish and chips in the area, though when the Guinness Pie is available that is my favorite dish. Everything here is great. Try the bangers and mash, they are amazing. Also, my wife often gets a scone with clotted cream to go. If you want to nit pick the one thing I will tell you is if you don't plan ahead and sit in the bar you cannot get fish and chips due to the limited availability so plan ahead if you want fish and chips. But all their food is great (and their drinks as well). read more

This restaurant is an absolute blast, and the owners are wonderful! I'm visiting from Austin, Texas, and my girlfriend--who's local--brought my mom and me here. The food is delicious, the service is top-notch, and the owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend checking out this place! read more

Service and food! We've been trying to get in this restaurant for awhile, usually on a Friday but it's usually booked up until later in the evening so we made a reservation for 8:15 and now understand why! We were greeted at the door by the funniest fella and were asked if this was our first time. We were seated, which it was. The menu was very accommodating with a wide variety of dishes you'd expect from Britain. We saw the fish n chips on our walk to our table and wow it looked amazing. We shared an order of scotch eggs to start, which was delicious. We both had the fish n chips and we were not disappointed, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. We finished with an order of the sticky pudding with ice cream on top, we shared. We took home a lot of leftovers to enjoy later. We will certainly put this place on our list of favorite restaurants! read more

Had the fish n chips Saturday evening around 7:30. Chips were excellent. Mushy peas were a bit dark from oxidation, looking a bit like guacamole that had been out a while. The fish was overcooked, dry, the breading crumbling into bits when cut and oozed cooking oil onto the chips below. The server asked if I wanted a box since well over half the fish and peas remained. I said it was overdone and didn't want to take it home. I didn't ask them to redo it, they didn't offer. Overall a very "meh" experience. The adjacent table also had fish and chips, and theirs looked to be perfectly done, golden rather than dark brown. I guess I was on the bad end of an inconsistent kitchen that night. Unfortunate because I went there specifically because I wanted a nice fish and chip and didn't get it. Doubt I try the fish there again. $29 is a lot for chips, no matter how good, but disappointing fish. read more