I've visited Love Handle a few times for breakfast so I wanted to give it a try again for lunch. I ended up ordering a breakfast sandwich, but breakfast is good anytime of the day imo. The meal was a crispy chicken, egg, cheese, and jam sandwich-it was served hot and tasted great. The wait time was about 30 minutes which was longer than anticipated so that's why I only gave 4 stars. I love the decor in the shop, it's eccentric and fun. They play old movies on a projector on the wall which gives the shop a hip vibe. They have to-go options, a freezer/cooler to grab fresh local food which would be a nice treat if I lived in downtown area. read more

Love Handle - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This place was like having your mom make a home cooked meal. Food came out hot. Staff was friendly and helpful. Both dishes we ordered were delicious! read more

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Best breakfast in Indy hands down. Service was great and the vibe is immaculate. Got the biscuits & pork gravy with an egg and my partner got a waffle with brisket. Amazing. Filled my soul with love and happiness. 5/5 highly recommend. read more

This is one of my favorite spots for breakfast. I love everything about this place. It's one of those kinds of places that make you feel cozy & their staff has always been so friendly. To start off, make sure to go early-ish so you can get some biscuits before they sell out. Their B&Gs are on the top of my list. Their Pork belly waffle, just wonderful. BUT their chicken biscuit is my go-to. Every time I have ate at Love Handle, I've never been happier. read more

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My sister and I came here for brunch on Sunday around 1 so it wasn't super busy inside which is always a bonus. The inside is very eclectic in design and it's fun to look around. They have movies playing on one wall while you eat which is cool. You order at the back of the space and the menu is written on the wall. I got the biscuits and gravy. I just wanted water to drink and they had a cooler near the front to dispense it- felt very much like a cookout. We sat down and had a wait of about 30 minutes which seemed kinda long and we saw people who came in after us get their food first so that was a bummer. The food was fresh and tasty when we did get it. It was very filling as well and I didn't end up finishing. I would say it's worth a visit but not sure if I would go back. read more

Love Handle - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Pretty inconspicuous diner/dive spot located on Mass Ave. The hilariously decorated space sure packs a delicious punch I wasn't expecting when we popped in on a random Friday afternoon. Their brunch menu has a variety of creative options - I went for the bodega breakfast sando. A pork sausage patty, scrambled egg with cheese, tomato and some kind of berry - possibly blueberry (?) - jam, all piled nicely on a bun. Absolutely delicious and filling take on an east coast breakfast staple. My partner got the brisket and grits - which of course I had to try. The jalapeño grits were, at least to me, the star of the dish. They were flavorful and cooked to the perfect consistency. I'm weird about grits and feel like they are often too runny or too thick for my liking, but these were done right. Staff is friendly. They offer a variety of beverages including beer and mimosas. Stop in for brunch, order at the counter - and enjoy! read more

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This is my go-to place for a quick breakfast or brunch. They always have a rotating menu, but I usually get the biscuits and gravy or chicken and waffles. They are so good!! You order at the counter and pick your seat while you wait. The decor is funky and eclectic - makes for a cute Instagram post. The it's a great place to get some food and chill for an hour or so. They are usually always playing a movie on he projector, so they place is laidback and fun! read more

Love Handle - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I love this place. Food changes all the time check the board for the latest Brittany will look after you well. The inside ls soo cool a free video game to play read more

Blonde-ish hair in my food (mine is bright red, so not mine) and beyond well done fries. Not for me.

I come here a LOT. So much so my friend bought me a long sleeve shirt for Xmas one year. I love it. Except I gained some weight, so I turned it into a crop top so my LOVE HANDLEs could breathe. I get lots of compliments on it. The food is also good. P.S. please move the piano away from the window. That's my favorite spot to sit!!! read more

Love Handle - MERCH - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I keep hearing about this place so I finally popped in for lunch. Great location and I love the vibe when you walk in. There about a couple hundred old VHS tapes lined up near the kitchen. I was recommended the chicken and waffles so I went with that. My first issue was how it was served. I could eat chicken and waffles out of a basket with a metal fork and knife. I could eat chicken waffles with a plastic fork and knife on a plate. But the plastic utensils and paper basket combo made trying to eat this rather annoying. The chicken and waffle were both fine. Like what they are going for with the chicken batter; however mine was slightly burnt. Having lived in Charleston, SC, IMO the chicken and waffle capital of the world, they were a slight letdown. All in all I'd go 3-3.5 stars on this one. Maybe 4 if it wasn't as annoying to eat and if the chicken was better. Will be going back and trying something else next time. read more

Love Handle - Chicken and Waffles - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love Handle is a Mass Ave staple for brunch. Their biscuits and gravy is one of the best in the city and that is not an exaggeration. Are usually opt for half vegetarian gravy, and half sausage gravy, to get the spice from the vegetarian in the heartiness from the sausage gravy. The decor inside is eclectic and fun and you could spend hours sharing food and drinks with friends and time would fly by. Did you serve alcohol but I believe it's only wine and beer. They feature rotating specials and anytime you can order their brisket you should because it's juicy and flavorful. If we're hosting friends from out of town and they want to have a fun brunch, this is where will take them because it sure to be great food and a unique experience in Indy. read more

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Simple well made comfort food in quirky retro dining room! Biscuits and gravy, meat burritos, shrimp roll, gravy fries.... This menu is not for the faint of heart.... They have beer and wine and an assortment of canned and bottled soft drinks to wash down the hearty cuisine! Menu changes regularly but I think they have some regular items usually like burritos and sausage gravy. They have some vegan/vegetarian options. read more

Love Handle - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This spot is one of the only places that I know in the area that offers catfish and grits. Service is great and they have a fairly broad yet small menu which is nice so you don't feel super overwhelmed. They ask offer beer, and mimosas. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because they have way too much "stuff" around and on the walls. I realize that is totally a preference of mine where I like my surroundings To be a little more on the simple side. It didn't bother my husband one bit! Overall good food, good service and great location! read more

Love Handle - Fish and grits - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was a hidden gem for us in Indianapolis. You have to go up to the counter and order then seat yourself. They have cute little popcorn machine with a projector movie on the wall. We were visiting from New Jersey and I always loved biscuit and gravy breakfast so we figured we will give this place a shot because of the reviews. OH. MY. GOD. They did not disappoint. My husband and I were in love with everything they served. We ordered Country Chicken Breakfast (with scrambled eggs) and biscuits and gravy. It wasn't your typical bland sausage gravy. This gravy had so much flavor and it is out of this world. Their chicken was SUPER crispy and delicious. 10/10 will come back again. I'm already wanting to come back. read more

Love Handle - Top - Country Chicken Breakfast. Bottom - Biscuit and Gravy. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was super excited to eat here my last morning visiting Indianapolis. The interior was so funky and fun. There was a movie projection of Wizards of Oz playing to watch while we ate, an arcade game, walls of unique portraits, and a couple cabinets of vhs tapes for sale. Service was okay. She didn't seem too happy to have another customer to attend to. I got the waffles and meat with pork belly. And let me tell you, the pork belly was incredible. It melted in your mouth like it should. However everything else on the plate tasted bland and like it came from a box. Still, portions were huge and it was incredibly filling. Not sure I would come back unless it was just for some pork belly and a show (or if I was hungover -- it's a perfect spot for the day after a night of partying due to the dark lighting, portions, and carb-oriented plates). read more

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A quirky place on Northeast Mass Ave downtown and next to the Coke Plant. Easy to get to & with lots of street parking. Good food, good menu and easy to get in & out as well as an eclectic place to hang & eat in, if that is what you are looking for. Went for the first time today but will definitely be back. Close to all the action on the NE side of downtown @ Mass Ave / 10th Street / Near North College. read more

This is a unique spot, with a unique twist on comfort food. You walk up to the counter and order; don't forget to look towards your left and see a large menu with descriptions. I tried the slider and added an egg to it. There are many protein options, and I also selected the fried chicken. Overall, it was really a great sandwich and filling. I loved the jam on the sandwich. My fiancé tried the biscuits and gravy and also said they were excellent. read more

Love Handle - Biscuit Slider & Biscuits and Gravy - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We had a great lunch at Love Handle. The hand cut fries are really good, and the serving is big enough for two to share. The BLT sandwich was delicious! This place has a quirky, eclectic vibe. It may not be for everyone, but we loved it! As another reviewer mentioned, the soundtrack is cool. We heard everything from early Stones to "Little Red Ridin' Hood", you sure are lookin' good... Worth a visit. read more

you might actually walk pass this place if you're not paying close attention lol but I found it love the nostalgia of the restaurant. The food options are very unique and the presentation is stunning to look at. I had the Jalapeño cheddar grits topped with brisket and a fried egg! I love food that has flavor and are seasoned well. such a cool place to bring the family, I will be back to visit. read more

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Our final stop to eat in Indy was Love Handle before flying home last week, and I am so glad we found this spot! We both had the waffle with pork belly and an egg. DELICIOUS!! Outstanding flavor, perfect balance of sweet and savory. Next visit to Indy, we will definitely be back!! read more

Love Handle - Love the sign above the counter! Such a fun, vibrant atmosphere! - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Love Handle is one of Indianapolis' best hidden gems. With Bottleworks going in across the street, I don't think this great spot will be hidden for much longer. I've tried so many different dishes at Love Handle. My favorite is the Country Fried Chicken Breakfast. On my most recent trip, during Easter weekend, I ordered the Country Ham Breakfast. This meal, featured in the photo, comes with a healthy serving of ham, 2 eggs, gravy, and a biscuit. It's chicken counterpart features a huge piece of fried chicken in place of the ham. In the past, this meal has come with a curd which is to-die-for. This time, the meal came with some type of jam or preserve. I'm not big on these in general, so I didn't use it. My boyfriend loved it on his biscuit, however. I absolutely love the curd that is sometimes included in these meals. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. I had the cheesecake recently and while pricy, it was absolutely delicious and worth the money. If you're looking for a fire brunch spot in the Mass Ave area, Love Handle should be your first stop. read more

Love Handle - Country Ham Breakfast - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We decided to swing by here for brunch. This is for sure a hipster place. Atmosphere is cute and fun. Staff super nice. I had the waffle, egg and pork belly. My husband had the pork belly wrap. Mine was great. I enjoyed the waffle most of all. The flavor was great. The pork belly was delicious but I have a limit on my pork belly so my husband got the rest. They also have good coffee. He enjoyed his wrap but I think he wish he would have gotten the biscuits and gravy. read more

Super good sandwiches but a little too oily for me to finish 1 while one. 1/2 really hit the spot. It was well made with a cluster of amazing textures and flavors that exploded in my mouth. Me and my friend split 2 different sandwiches 1. Pork belly sandwich with kimcheese and sprouts 2. Brisket sandwich with blueberry jam and blue cheese I definitely needed a beer with this which would have been a perfect addition as I felt it was a tad greasy by the time I was done with half the sandwich Recommend and will be coming back read more

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This place lived up to my expectations. I ordered the pork belly, egg & waffle. The waffle was topped with miso lime butter and honey which was so good. I loved the combination of all the flavors. The savory pork belly was insanely good paired with the sweet waffle. In my opinion, this place is not for someone who is a picky eater. The menu isn't big and I would say they have unique options. read more

Love Handle - Pork belly, egg & waffle with miso lime butter and hot honey - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was not impressed. The food was extremely overprice. The scrambled eggs were not fluffy and actually looked like eggs from a diner. The waffle and catfish was greasy. The customer service was lacking. I explained that this was our first time to the restaurant and asked the question.." do you have a dish that you are known for?" The answer was short and curt. If an eating establishment is self service then at least keep everything like the coffee carafe filled. I also didn't see any hair restraints being worn by the kitchen staff. The atmosphere was not to my taste. A price tag of over $50 for two people for breakfast is ridiculous. We will not be back read more

Stopped by for brunch during the week. I ordered a meal with brisket and eggs. I don't remember what else was with it because the brisket was the star, as it should be. It was sooo tender which was surprising since it was cut in chunks and not sliced or shredded. A+ read more

Upon arrival the outside doesn't look inviting, on the inside everything is old and "antique" which personally makes me feel like it's grungey. The menu is not in an obvious place but instead on the side of a wall adjacent to the register hidden behind the refrigerator. Food is a bit pricey and honestly subpar. I ordered a biscuit & gravy meal since it's a "safe breakfast" for me when I try new places, it was slightly hotter than room temperature when I received it. When I ordered, the cashier/server asked if I wanted eggs, I said sure 'cause why not and requested them scrambled but instead received a flimsy omelette that was kind of gross. Drinks are bought as individual cans or bottles rather than cups for fountain machines. Lastly, they give you plastic-wear which would melt more and more that my friend tried to eat his chicken meal he ordered. Overall I didn't enjoy the experience but truthfully the two people I was with didn't mind the joint. The place had a sizable amount of business so maybe I'm just picky. read more

Love Handle - biscuits & gravy - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I stopped by for a sandwich during the whole Covid pandemic thing. They have a very limited menu due to the decreased business like most places. The sandwich the had didn't sound like what I wanted, so I got the fish's FM chips. Wow- it was great! Crispy, fresh, fries were delicious. The after sauce for the chips was really good with a bit of spice. Great twist on traditional tarter sauce. Service was very friendly and I'll definitely go back. read more

Not a real fan. Strictly taking about food; this was my first time eating here and the photos, because I love visuals, did the food better justice than deserved. The food itself, for me, was average. Now speaking on wait time; don't order to go. Order in and pack it maybe. You'll get it quicker. It takes forever. I personally did not order to go but the cashier put it in as to go. So I waited. I went to check on my food when others who came after me had their names called before mine and let them know I said dining in not to go. It was too late. So I continued to wait for my food until after my friends were done with their food. Hence the 2 stars. Otherwise the food would get a 3. read more

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A funky fun hidden gem on Mass Ave. I had a Lox wrap, with goat cheese, grapes and honey. It other things in it as well. It was like an explosion in my mouth of flavors. Highly recommend. read more

Love Handle - Lox Wrap - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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So disappointing.. this is my first 1 star review, and I guess I am a little sad. But regardless, its well deserved. This place is a dive with the worst breakfast food I have had in Indy. Its an eat-in restaurant, but you don't get even get real plates or coffee cups, its styrfoam containers and paper coffee cups. So we walk up to the counter (no table ordering) and ask what they recommend. Cashier recommended biscuits and gravy, cool, lets have 2 of those and coffee. over 30$ later (Oh my God!!, really)? What did we get for this 30$ you might ask? Let me tell you: 1: we got absolutely terrible coffee (Burnt? bad choice in coffee brands? I've had folgers that was better honestly) in paper cups which we had to go find little creamer cups and sugars from other locations (none on tables). Undrinkable. And no water glasses as an option, nope, nothing.. 2: A styrofoam box (at least they brought it to the table) with a piece of foil paper in it. Laying in there were 2 mediocre biscuits (Cant say fluffy, crumbly, pull apart or anything good) covered in what thy call gravy. The gravy was more of a thin soupy consistency with bits of meat, might have been sausage, might have been beef, couldnt tell because of the overwhelming pepper flavor. I like pepper mind you, use it often. But it was the only flavor.. nothing else.. Watery pepper soup with bits of meat My girlfriend and I had 2 bites, looked at each other and took it all to the trash. I thought briefly about finding some homeless folks to give this too, but honestly I would have felt bad doing that. 30$ into the trash can.. Headed to Louvinos after that where we should have gone first off for biscuits and gravy (mmmm, Goetta.....). Cost the same but a huge difference in taste and experience. Hopefully other things at this place are worth the reviews they have gotten, I want all restaurants to be a success, but dont recommend something and then serve this and charge people this crazy price for it. read more

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I watched this place get built and have been excited to try it, so this morning, after a nice springtime snowstorm, I headed over to give it a try. This is a cute little place with the menu written in chalk along the wall. You walk to the rear of the place to order at the counter, are given a number a coffee cup (if you ordered coffee) and grab a seat. Plenty of interesting signs line the wall, and there was a movie playing on an overhead against the wall that I watched for the 90 seconds I was seated before my food came out. I ordered the spicy mushroom biscuits and gravy to eat. A heaping plateful of gravy came out with little bits of biscuit placed underneath. More mushrooms than spicy, this was a pretty filling breakfast even for me, and I'm a fairly good eater. I left about a third of it on the plate. Would I eat it again? Yes.. well, maybe. A half portion would have been the perfect size for me, and if I would have seen an option to add an egg to it, I would have jumped at the opportunity. I might have missed it.. there is a lot of stuff on the menu! Yeah, I'll give this place a try again, although the prices were a tad higher than I would have prefered. But hey, you only live once.. it's only money, and #welcometomassave! read more

Love Handle - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

You know how you mean to try something, and then once you finally get around to it, you're kicking yourself for waiting so long?! That's how I felt when I finally made it to Love Handle! So first, their menu is pretty extensive and they offer things you can't get anywhere else. I had the Smoked Salmon and ordered the Waffle and Pork belly for my son. Everything was amazing! The salmon was delicious, potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the salsa was delicious. The waffle didn't need syrup and the pork belly had this spice glaze that complimented everything perfectly. This is a great brunch spot, they offer beer and mimosas with fresh juice which definitely gets them bonus points. The staff was awesome at making suggestions and explaining everything. I'll be back ASAP! read more

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We drove from PA during covid to try their fried chicken. AND it is soooo worth it. This is better than 5 stars, honestly. The biscuits and gravy were phenomenal too. The quote of the meal: "best fried chicken of our lives." Highly recommend the place. Find them on Facebook. Order over the phone. Pickup outside and the staff brings the food outside. We sat on a picnic bench in front of the restaurant and devoured the meals. Next time I'm in Indy, this restaurant will be part of my trip. read more

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Hours posted online are rarely followed. Shame because I love the food but it is inconvenient for customers traveling for a comfort food.

I love the decor in here, very funky and retro. But everything we ordered was very salty... almost to the point where we couldn't eat it. The flavors are good. Maybe they were having an off day, would try again though. read more

Tucked away at the end of Mass Ave is located this fantastic spot. Visiting on a Friday for an early lunch afforded a quiet restaurant without the pressure to figure out the menu while ordering. Once we took our seats we were anxiously awaiting our Pork Tenderloin and Pork Belly sandwich, each paired with their popcorn. We were lucky to have fantastic guidance at the cashier. Yes, it is getting colder and we were tempted by the breakfast-all-day. Who wouldn't want biscuits and gravy or a waffle with your choice of protein on a cold grey December day? Who would have thought I was patient enough to snap a photo before devouring my sandwich. I also took one for the team and had some of the tenderloin as well. Can not wait to go back. read more

Love Handle - The pork belly sandwich - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We could not stop raving about their brunch! The place is located right on Mass Ave and you order at the counter, so we didn't have to wait long to be served! The vibes inside are eclectic/interesting with clown artwork, and the projector was playing an old movie. My sister and I got the brisket with the cheesy jalapeño grits and the pork belly waffle, and everything was extremely flavorful. Both the meats were cooked and seasoned to perfection, and were topped with an egg. However, the menu did not seem to have a lot of options for vegetarians or vegans. The waffle was fluffy and tasted buttery that I could have ate it plain. The grits were amazing! I was pleasantly surprised that you could actually taste the jalapeño in the grits without it being too spicy or overpowering. Such a cool and affordable spot to go to for brunch! read more

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This place is creative and innovative. They do a lot with pork belly and biscuits, waffles, etc. It is all scratch made and local ingredients. They combine savory/salty with sweet and umami as well as anyone. A bit restrictive if someone does not eat pork in terms of missing out on their best dishes but even a simple biscuit with house honey or jam is worth it for a snack! Feel this place hides under radar a bit but is something that could be found in larger market such as LA, chicago or more progressive foodie towns like Austin. Highly recommend. read more