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    Lincoln Square Pancake House

    4.3 (401 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Gloria M.

    Living in Midtown it is so hard to find a breakfast place that isn't so crowded there is nowhere to sit so when I passed this place a few hundred times I was like how did I not see this? It literally is across from my favorite Jimmy Johns. I went in and what really impressed me was the coffee flavor, fast service and fast delivery on food, the huge menu (crepes!!!) and friendly people. I thought to myself I will go back on Sunday and see what happens.....well today is Sunday. It was full when I got there and the hostess put me in a room that probably was for private parties and overflows but it was not the same well lit and quieter atmosphere from my last visit. So I snuck out to see if I could move and lo and behold I found an old friend I hadn't seen in years at the counter!!!! I love it!!! Then Nicole (who was there on my first visit too) at the counter, was also more than happy to move me back into the main room and said to me it was no problem and wanted me to always be comfortable and never hesitate to ask. So I am back on track. Yes the coffee was amazing again and again they got me a to go cup for when I left :) Last time I had a Greek omelet that included some french toast and it was quite affordable. I even had enough for dinner. Today, I got my mascarpone filled crepes and decided to get corned beef hash as well. (that is why to receipt is a little high). Once again I have more than enough for dinner. EVERYTHING was delicious and yes they have hazelnut creamer! This right on Meridian street headed downtown. They have so many great sandwiches etc on the menu---I cannot say enough about this place and having been in the restaurant business for a long time its not easy to impress me. The staff really is what makes this place. I have been to the so-bro non-chain restaurants that are more expensive, make you wait, make you get your own coffee, give you seats next to poles and are just not very friendly and I say---drive down the road to Lincoln Square on Meridian Street where there's plenty of parking, smiles, plenty of room to walk around and one of the cleanest stops in town.

    CJ D.

    Enough playoff basketball will cement a fundamental belief system within any sports fan. "The best ability is availability." Lincoln Square is a chain breakfast spot. Similar to Mexican restaurants in most of America, you know what you're getting upon arrival. That's a kind reality. Upon my most recent visit, I snagged some scrambler smothered in queso. Power moves start before noon, get yours today. If you're lucky with waitresses then you'll find a woman no more than five foot two wheeling and dealing smiles. Any frequent flyers know exactly who I'm talking about. She's who you want. Don't come here for cute. It's not a "mimosas with the girlies" type of place. This is for those in recovery, an oasis of healing hearts. Here's to curing your soul with sides of french toast, God bless.

    Chicken and waffles
    Abigail W.

    I totally dropped the ball on making Mother's Day reservations, but thankfully, pancakes never let me down! Of course, the place was busy, but the staff kept things running smoothly with such grace. Our food arrived quickly, hot, and absolutely delicious. Every single thing we tried was a delightful surprise--giant portions of pancakes and French toast that were fluffy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. You must get the banana bread French toast, I'm NOT kidding! What really stood out was how affordable everything was, especially considering the massive portions. You could feel the family-friendly vibe in the air, with everyone enjoying good food and good company. I can't wait to go back and tackle more of their gigantic menu!

    Corned beef hash
    Ross S.

    Very good service and a casual atmosphere. Had to Navigate through homeless and cigarette smokers at the entrance but other than that good food and waitress.

    Greek skillet with upgrade cinnamon French toast, berry pancakes
    Julliett P.

    Food was delicious. I love hownyhry have turkey options for meat. Service was ok, not bad just ok.

    Emi M.

    I love Lincoln Square, but since I always go to the same location, I thought I'd change it up and try a new location that I had never been to. This one seemed more spacious than others. It was on a Sunday afternoon but fortunately I was seated right away at a booth. I had a cup of coffee and my usual, the Alex skillet. Food was great, service was good. But after finishing my meal, it took a long time to be able to get my check and a to-go box. If you are in a hurry, it might be a good idea to ask for these when they bring out your food. Overall, another great brunch at Lincoln Square!

    Chicken and waffles with blueberry butter, Hoosier tenderloin sandwich with fries
    Jessica M.

    This is a diner that is minutes away from the children museum. They have a lot of the local foods that Indiana is known for. We ordered take-out to have as lunch for our visit to the children museum. We shared the chicken and blueberry butter waffle and Hoosier breaded tenderloin sandwich with French fries. Very typical and standard diner food. It's a great option for those who want to spend a day at the children museum and not purchase food at the overpriced and mediocre food court.

    French toast + Lincoln skillet
    Wanga K.

    Our server was great and attentive! The food was good. I've been to Lincoln Square several times and it's a breakfast classic. There's something for everyone on the menu!

    German Skillet & Pancakes
    Harrison T.

    Stopped by for breakfast yesterday on a road trip and my friends and I had a great experience here. The parking lot wasn't too full when we arrived and the restaurant was decently full when we walked in. We were seated right away by the hostess to our table and started looking at the menus. I settled on getting the German skillet while my friends ordered the Country lady, chimichanga breakfast burrito, & meat lover's scrambler. The food here came out in after abut 10 minutes and the portions were plentiful. I loved my german skillet and the hash browns were crispy while the eggs were flavorful and not dry and I loved the smoked sausage and the gravy on top. It was an overall tasty meal and I would order it again in a heartbeat. My side of pancakes was bigger than I thought it would be and they were some of the best I've had in a while. They weren't burnt and were pillowy and soft! My friends all loved their dishes as well and they said they would order them again. Our server helping us was kind and answered any questions we had regarding the menu and even separated our bills for us without even asking which I thought was quite nice. The inside of the restaurant feels homey and cozy and you can tell that people come here quite often for their delicious breakfast! Looking forward to coming back in the future with friends and or future road trips for a delicious meal!

    Blueberry waffles and Meat Lovers Skillet
    Reilly R.

    Was in town for the Billy Joel concert and this was across from our Airbnb! Got a classic cup of coffee which I believe is a staple at breakfast diner. The cinnamon toast French toast was delicious and was the sausage! My dad enjoyed his meal too! Lincoln square had the classic diner feel which made it so cozy! The service was quick and the place was super clean!

    Chorizo chimichanga with southwest style hash browns
    Shawn B.

    I craved something savory for breakfast, so I grabbed the chorizo and egg chimichanga breakfast burrito topped with queso and avocado. OMG! It was so good! The eggs and meat were cooked to perfection, and the tortilla wasn't overly cooked. I opted to get the hash browns southwest style. They were tasty too! Lincoln square is a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service is quick. The food is always good. Parking is plentiful. I'll definitely be back!

    Tour de fruit, French toast
    Linda H.

    We went on a Sunday. The parking lot was packed but we were seated right away. Our server was very nice. I ordered the Tour De Fruit. French Toast with strawberries, blueberries, and bananas.The French toast was cold and very dry I normally don't use syrup, but I had to use it on this. Dave ordered The Alex Skillet-it had sausage, bacon, ham, pico to Gallo-spicy queso a spicy Spanish sauce with a chipotle sauce, two eggs, sliced avocado on top. Oh and shredded potatoes which the potatoes weren't cooked. He said it would have been good other then the potatoes.

    Pancake platter with bacon and sausage
    Robert C.

    This is a pretty good breakfast place where they give you a big cup of coffee. We thought the pancakes were ok but everything else was delicious. Prices are reasonable and they have a very big selection. The service was very fast and friendly. If you need a breakfast place with a wide range of options this is the place for you

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    Food and service good. Hot foods served on plastic plates is not. Syrup served and kept warm in plastic gives it a nice carcinogenic flavor.

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    I've been to other locations, but this one is by far the best! The mini waffles were delicious and the staff was very friendly!

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    4.1(1.7k reviews)
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    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.

    Very cool vibe. It is a repurposed garage, so even if you decide to eat inside, you still get the…read moreoutside feeling. I was alone so I sat at the counter. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the iced coffee. Had the grits with bacon bits and egg. Did not realize I had the choice of how the egg could be prepared, so it was more runny than I liked. I also enjoyed the cinnamon bun. Not overly sweet. Just perfect.

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    3.9(349 reviews)
    2.6 miMile Square
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    This place was between a 3 star and 4 star with the types of Breweries I favor. I gave it 4 because…read moreit was beautiful and I think most people would love it. Beer: 4.5 stars---- would be 5 but the only sour they had was a mango or peach sour and it was not good!!!! Everything else was excellent. Food: 3-5 star Mac and cheese side - 5 Star Excellent size and so delicious. It was the kids favorite Chicken Chunks - 1 star- the breading was soggy and the chicken was not good. Ate one and was done Chicken Caesar Salad (not pictured and not touched - 1 star It tasted like it was trying to show us where diseases come from. Lettuce was soggy and dressing had no flavor. Chicken tasted like rubber. It was weird and went untouched. French Dip- would have liked a little cheese and maybe some crunchy onions on it but other the.ln that it was amazing Chicken bacon club 5 STARS --- MUST ORDER. IT WAS AMAZING AND SAVED THE MEAL The aioli sauce was not good. Not sure what it was and it was $1.25. The curry ketchup was OUT OF THE WORLD and worth the $1.25 The waitress was nice and did well however I wish she would have noticed the salads untouched and asked if everything was ok. Sure I could have mentioned it but I tend to only mention if asked. Overall the place was beautiful, parking, while expensive ($8 an hour) was easy and I am happy I marked it off my list of places to try.

    Went for a business dinner with group of about 8. We sat in the bar area which was nice and it was…read morenot too busy or loud. The beer was good, I tried two different. We ordered cheese curds and baked goat cheese to start. The cheese curds were more like cheese cubes, the batter was light. The baked goat cheese could have used more jam on top. The server was pretty good, after ordering apps though disappeared for a long time and did not come back to check to see if we were ready to order. I got the bacon smash burger and fries. The burger was good but very filling.

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    Easy Rider Diner

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    4.4(252 reviews)
    3.4 miFountain Square
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    I enjoyed this event at Easy Rider Diner. I had been wanting to try as I am a fan of diners, dives…read moreand drive-ins lol. I was not a fan of the drinks. I first tried Christopher oaxanao... can't really spell it but was told it sounded like walken? Anyway it was very bitter, took one sip and asked for a different drink, which they agreed to with no issue. The second drink was called no aloha. It was much better but tini wini! Lol I came home and fixed a good old glass of wine! Now to the food. I had honey hot chicken and sweet potatoes (fries) The flavors were perfect. I can't have dairy so I got honey hot dipping sauce . Perfect amount of spices and heat. I would like to come back and try the vegan nachos. The restaurant is designed like a diner. Nice atmosphere. Throwback music. It's right next to a concert venue.we got tickets to several concerts. Don't know if every customer gets that or it was only for the yelp event. event. I am interested in having brunch next time. Overall pretty good and fun night out. Don't think it would make Guy's pick list tho :)

    We went to Easy Rider Dinet for dinner and it was just as good as brunch! Customer service 10 out…read moreof 10. Food 10 out of 10 ambience 10 out of 10. Easy Rider Diner is easily in my top 20 restaurants. The food is always amazing. If you think you have had steak fries before you really need to try theirs because they are out of this world. So many flavors going on, all complementing each other. The jalapeño cornbread was really good as well. It's a huge portion!

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    Mac & Queso topped with pork belly.

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    Yolk - City Way

    Yolk - City Way

    4.1(902 reviews)
    2.6 miMile Square
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    Gluten-free friendly
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    We were looking for a good place near the convention center and stumbled here. It's a regional…read more'chain' in 4 cities in the U.S. The inside (especially the line of small tables for two) reminded me of an egg carton. The lighting over the tables are oval shaped as an egg and the inner parts of the light resemble an egg yolk. Cute play on the theme. Our server was very friendly so that was a good start. I had the southwestern salad with buffalo chicken. It had corn and tortilla strips (which I left off), black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing. It was super fresh and very flavorful. The chicken actually had a good buffalo flavor which many claim to have but don't. We also tried the Nutella crepes with bananas, strawberries, whipped cream and Nutella. In addition to being very large, it had a great taste and was very fresh. Another hit for sure. The avocado toast with salmon was really good. The flavors were spot on and as with the other food, very fresh and well prepared. The brisket burger patty melt was also done perfectly. The brisket patty was a perfect medium and the onions were grilled just right. We opted for mayonnaise instead of the Thousand Island dressing it comes with. The other dressing may have been good but the mayo really paired well. Finally, the club sandwich was again prepared perfectly. Fresh meat, perfectly toasted bread (some places under toast and many over toast) - it was quite tasty. The French fries were fried so that they were crispy (but not overdone) on the outside but soft inside. We were very pleased with The Yolk and would definitely return if we come back to town in the future!

    I was a disappointed by this restaurant…read more For context, I got an egg white breakfast sandwich and they cooked the avocado into the egg and it was really disgusting. I also got a side of egg whites, but they were cooked in that butter spray and didn't taste fresh. The cheesy grits were OK but not very flavorful. I also got a Matcha, but it was pretty watery about a two out of five stars. I will note that the service was good and the staff was friendly.

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    3.0 miFletcher Place
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    Rotating menu of amazing dishes that keeps us coming back. I was actually shocked I hadn't done a…read morereview before on this place. No matter the occasion it's a nice place to grab a meal with family and friends. The waitstaff is thorough and attentive without smothering you. Everything is made fresh and you can tell. This time around we were celebrating a birthday and the waiter made sure to bring out a candle for them to blow out which was a thoughtful touch. We got the prime rib sandwich, spaghetti and meatballs and burger. Everything was delicious!!! Dessert was also amazing - honeybee (flourless tort cake) and chocolate brûlée (not pictured - ate too fast lol)

    **Bluebeard... wtf**…read more Bluebeard has been on my Indianapolis restaurant list since I moved here from Chicago in 2021. I've found some really great restaurants here over the years, so I was especially excited to finally make it to Bluebeard. Each year during Devour, my husband and I pick a restaurant for each other as a surprise, and this year I chose Bluebeard. We had a 6:15 reservation and arrived about 10 minutes late due to traffic. I apologized, and we were promptly seated. Unfortunately, that's where the experience started to go downhill. Our server took about 15 minutes to come over, and although our appetizer arrived quickly (chips&dip), our drinks took another 15 minutes. I held off on ordering our meal because I wanted to do the Devour menu with the wine pairing. The food & drinks was a mixed bag: - Beauregard cocktail: 10/10 - Chips & avocado ranch dip: 8/10 - Crudo: 9/10 - Smoked fish dip: 4/10 - Mushroom ravioli: 8/10 - Short Rib Ragu: 3/10 - Chocolate crème brûlée: 3/10 There were definitely some great dishes, but the slow service and inconsistent food were disappointing for a restaurant with this reputation. The biggest issue came toward the end of the meal. The hostess came to our table and told us we needed to hurry because she needed the table for another reservation. **We were still waiting for dessert.** I explained that the service had been very slow and that we were waiting on our desserts. Our server apologized and said the hostess likely didn't realize what had been happening and was under stress. I completely understand that Devour can bring in more traffic than usual, but that's also something a restaurant at this level needs to be prepared to handle. We shouldn't have been made to feel rushed when the delays were not on our end. I really wanted to love Bluebeard after having it on my list for five years, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. For comparison, some of my favorite Indy restaurants for both food and service are Bocca, Union 50, Matador, Rosemary & Olive, Tinker Street, Strange Bird, Delicia, and Bodhi. Maybe we caught Bluebeard on an off night, but for me, this experience fell short.

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    Love Handle - Waffle and pork belly

    Love Handle

    4.2(415 reviews)
    1.6 miChatham Arch
    $$

    Met up with two friends for brunch at Love Handle and it absolutely delivered. Great location at…read morethe end of Mass Ave near Bottleworks--and pro tip: parking directly in front on the same side of the street is free. The space is big and fun, with a large dining room, an old-school video arcade game, interesting art, and a big screen playing movies, which adds to the laid-back, quirky vibe. It's counter service with clear menu boards on the wall, making ordering easy. I had the cheesy jalapeño grits with bacon and an egg and... my goodness. So incredibly delicious. One friend ordered the same grits but swapped in fried catfish instead of bacon--also a fantastic choice. Our third went with a classic plate with eggs and bacon, and let me tell you, the bacon is thick and plentiful. We ordered a side of fries for the table and there were more than enough to share. Self-serve coffee with all the fixings is a nice touch, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Fun atmosphere, great food, solid portions--definitely will be back.

    Love Handle is in the best neighborhood right on Mass Ave! It's super close to amazing shopping,…read moreand the vibe inside is vintage diner with an artsy twist. The food just needed a little fine-tuning to really shine. The catfish seemed to have a beer-battered coating that felt a little soft and held onto some extra moisture instead of having that classic light crunch. I would love a bit more flavor baked right into the waffle and biscuit dough--though the gravy flavor was definitely a win! Also, the grits lean heavy into jalapeno notes rather than a creamy, cheesy base. It's such a cute venue with great energy, and a few little kitchen adjustments could make it amazing!

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