I think these are the BEST donuts in Indiana! And I grew up where everyone loved Longs Bakery. They…read moreare always friendly and make my donuts the way I want. The taste is absolutely delicious. I am surprised at some of the comments about service. I have only had great experiences.

The service was friendly. I got several donuts and a chai latte with a shot of espresso. I wasn't…read morethinking when I was asked if I wanted a shot in my chai, bad choice on my part saying yes. The 2 flavors do not go well together. The donuts were good, airy and fresh. The only downside is their bathrooms. My bf was horrified by how disgusting it was. You don't want to be disgusted by the bathroom then sit down to eat their donuts, totally off putting.

I'm in love with the blueberry rhubarb jam my mom picked up at Yelp's Totally Bazaar. I eat my jam…read moreslathered atop a toasted English muffin as my breakfast or a snack and I can't get enough! Sweet, but not too sweet, with a little tartness from the rhubarb and a hint of lemon juice. It appears you can find them at some farmer's markets and local stores like R2GO and Goose. I can't wait to try some more of their products!

I purchased a small jar of banana butter at the Yelp Bazaar as a Christmas present for my 10 year…read moreold son. He is a huge fan of local products,apple butter, and bananas. So, I thought I would take a chance on something a little different. Big hit! Huge! He likes to keep it simple, just a spread on a piece of whole wheat toast. But, he did mention that it would probably taste wonderful on pancakes. I think we'll give that a try. I see more banana butter in our future. Who knows what other flavors he'll want to try next!

This was my absolute favorite coffee and then they closed down. I'm so bummed. Please open back up!!read more

So wow! Their hot seared salmon salad was huge, delicious, and healthy. It was unusual but good…read morethat most of the items were sectioned on the spinach. I am not a fan of almonds but their slices seemed glazed and amazing. Also, I was surprised about the raw asparagus which was very green and fresh for this time of fall. I tried the basil vinaigrette but eventually gave it to my guest for her entrée; I gave her my radish slices, too. I tried two-fruit flavored water but it was not what I preferred. Large portion for $10.99 so reasonably priced. The restaurant was bigger than I could see. Definitely, I will return and check it out more. One day, I may try another entrée but that salmon salad is on the top of my radar. Only downside is that the restroom is outside the restaurant down the hall. However, it is a beautiful, large, and clean restroom.

We ate here for dinner after the 500 last year and immediately that night said we'd be back when we…read morecame to town this year. And the experience was just as good again. Super friendly staff. We chatted with the hostess for a bit about the other Family of Grindstone restaurants. We started with the short rib poutine. We had it last year and frequently joke we need more than 1. The meat is so tender and there is a good amount of it on the dish. The app has plenty to share for the three of us adults. I also love the added touch of the scallions. For our meals, I had the Jambalaya pasta which was a large serving with plenty of meat, my husband had the tenderloin sandwich (which was massive and the best he said he has ever had on all of his trips to Indy) and our friend had the piggy melt grilled cheese (Mac and cheese and pulled pork!) That sandwich had incredible flavor and I said I'm getting that next time. We ended the meal with bread pudding bites as the photos on here looked delicious and the waitress recommended them. They certainly did not disappoint. The restaurant has a bit of a nicer vibe and there are certainly some people that were there dressed better than us, but it is not a stuffy atmosphere. Delicious food for very reasonable prices. Good beer selection as well.

It was 5 pm on a Friday, and we were doing our best to get ahead of the Mother's Day weekend rush…read more My mother-in-law (my bonus mom) was with us, and Grindstone on the Monon did not disappoint on ambiance. Beautiful space. Warm feel. Exactly what the evening called for. Our server Jill M was the real story. She greeted us warmly, asked if we had questions about the menu, and when we mentioned my wife has Celiac Disease, she didn't flinch. She walked us through every option carefully and honestly. That kind of attentiveness is rare, and it mattered. Here's the honest part: the kitchen uses a shared fryer, which limits options significantly for anyone with gluten sensitivity or food allergies. My wife made it work, but the choices were thin. For a restaurant at this level, I'd love to see that change. Food allergies aren't going away, and guests who want to celebrate special occasions deserve more than a gluten-free bun as their only path forward. The food was genuinely delicious. Drinks never ran dry. Jill was never far. We all left saying it was a great meal. Four stars, and I mean it. Jill earns five on her own. I'd go back without hesitation. I'd just hope the kitchen catches up to what the front of house already delivers.

I've previously only ordered take out from Verde so it wasn't until recently I had the opportunity…read moreto enjoy the beautifully decorated restaurant. We loved the food, ambiance and the service. The enchiladas were a good sized portion and came with a nice lil salad that had cucumbers and a sweet dressing. Different from what I'm used to. Normally it's just some shredded iceberg lettuce as a garnish. Was here for lunch. Can't wait to go back for dinner!

Love Verde at Ironworks and wanted to try the one in Carmel. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read morethe OG location. The restaurant itself is nice and has a beautiful interior and an outdoor patio. Booking was easy, parking wasn't bad either. We were seated quickly, and our server brought menus and water. After that, she completely disappeared. We waited for 30 mins and I walked up to the front desk to check if someone could help us. New guy came to our table and took our order, then 2 mins later the original server came, asking if we were ready to get food... Ever since then every interaction felt awkward. No apology, nothing like "sorry we dropped the ball, here's 10% off your check". The food was pretty good - seafood paella was huge and delicious, hence, an extra star. Seems like a repeating issue at this location, so I hope management makes improvements.

My family is Italian. I'm from the East Coast and I know good Italian food; Federal Hill, Rhode…read moreIsland, North End, Boston. the cannoli I had on Sunday is the best I've had; fabulous flavor and crispy shell!! My husband's panini, like buttah. My pizza, so delicious! We will be back for sure, even though we do not live nearby. Can't wait to try their homemade gelato. Check it out! Sheila W.

Stopped in this past Saturday. Was told about this place by a friend. Being from the North East and…read moreknowing what authentic is, I want to say the food was ok. I got a chicken parm and a meatball parm a few cookies, an espresso and an Italian hot chocolate.. My question, like someone else had wrote below about the bakery goods. The place is way to small to make in house. Most of the cake slices and mini treats are obviously pre packaged. So I wonder where they get the goods from and how long they sit before they renew. The service was good. Counter help was polite and pleasant. I grew up in the 70s and 80s in the North East and remember the smells of the food, bread and baked goods being made IN HOUSE. Stacco House had none of this. If I was blindfolded walking in I would never know I was in an Italian Bakery. It had more of a smell of a standard coffee house. Stacco passed, but in a way that was sort of disappointing. If you are going to call yourself authentic cuisine maybe try a little harder then to just have some Dean Martin playing in the background. It was almost Olive garden-ish. Sorry if I am offending anyone but when you have had real, you know what real is. Also, the nail in the coffin..... The business card. The Italian flag, from the flag pole out is green white red. The card has it on an angel as red white green. If the flag is draped vertical, green is on the top.

Last Friday I stopped by Rivet Coffee Bar & Roastery in Westfield--and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. I've been before and enjoyed it, but this visit just hit different. I met up with my family for brunch, and we were all in a waffle kind of mood. I ordered the banana granola waffle and it was next-level good! The waffle was perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and layered with just the right balance of sweetness and texture from the ample amount of bananas, whipped cream, and granola. Paired with a cinnamon maple latte? I was one deep breath away from writing a personal thank-you letter to the hands that prepared that plate! But honestly, one of the best parts of the visit was the energy. The woman running the register was giving full-on main character vibes. You could tell immediately she wasn't just taking orders--she was living the dream. The care. The joy. The way she engaged every single customer. That kind of presence can't be faked. It felt like ownership--even if it wasn't, it carried that level of pride and purpose. The indoor seating is cozy (read: tight but charming), but there's plenty of outdoor seating and as Indiana finally remembers what sunshine feels like, this is going to be the spot. Perfect for lingering over a latte, reading a book, or catching up with a good friend. Come for the coffee. Savor a waffle. Watch out for the redhead!

This is my go to for fresh and tasty coffee with amazing breakfast and lunch options too!…read more Service is great and staff is always smiling Plenty of space to work in your school work or work items as well. Very laid back here !

Great brunch item or even a hostess gift!! Beautiful and decorative characuterie tray of flavors…read moreand the selections of cheese, fruits, blend of nuts with veggies and the artistic meats that are designed as roses. This was displayed at my friends open house and we could not trying each flavor while we sipped on a delicious bubbly white wine. This is such a great conversation piece and we all just stood close by as it was such a delish entertainment piece to devour that was enjoyed so much!! The detail of attention on this tray providing a service level of 10 stars!! I can't wait to order for future parties for the holidays!

Called last minute to get in on her Valentine's Day cups. Such a great idea! Not even sure how…read moreI swap this place. Little bit of drive but such a positive experience. They were delicious and filling. Will definitely be watching for her classes she offers as would be great GNO event plus take home an awesome charcuterie board. Give her place a try!

Great sandwiches! There are two great vegetarian options. I ordered a different sandwich with no…read moremeat and it was also good. They have a wide sandwich selection (hot and cold) with quality breads, meats, and cheeses. Their deli sides are also varied: broccoli salad, egg salad, potato salad, cole slaw, and others. The shop is well stocked with fresh meats and vegetables. It even has offerings from local businesses such as Amelia's and 4 Birds Bakery. There is a space to eat inside. Employees were friendly.

Though we live in Carmel, this was our first time visiting Joe's butcher shop in Fish market. We…read morecame in search of fresh fish for dinner. Trying to eat somewhat healthy is in part due to New Year's resolutions and in part due to my wife's health. We are going to give it a try! Hope we have some success! I was impressed with the butcher shop and fish market. They had a good selection of beef, pork, chicken, and fish. They also had a nice deli area. In the middle of the store, they had limited supply of groceries needed to cook the protein items they sell. There is also a prepackaged fresh and frozen area with ready to take and eat meals. It had a small grocery store type atmosphere. The individuals behind the counter were very helpful and knowledgeable. They cut our fish fillet for us. He also provided a good recipe and means to cook the fish at home. That was very much appreciated.... Particularly since we are new to this whole healthy eating concept. Wish us luck! The prices here appear to be a little more expensive than your average grocery store. However, we are hoping that the fish is better quality and fresher in nature. We will definitely be returning.