I'm a vegetarian visiting my parents from out of state and was expecting the usual sub-par…read moreIndianapolis lunch and dinner options... but then we gave this place a try and wow!! A huge variety of vegetarian options (plus meat add ons, for the meat eaters), and everything we tried was delicious. The forbidden rice bowl was a particular favorite. Prices are reasonable too. We went back three times! I would highly recommend to any vegetarian or anyone who likes tasty veggies. Pro tip: get the chocolate chip cookie on your way out. One of the best I've ever had!

This place has been on my list to try since they opened and I finally had the opportunity to stop…read morein for lunch. I honestly didn't know what to expect other than I knew it was healthy food options. Parking is tough. I had to park a bit away during lunch time because their little section is pretty small and it was packed, so I parked over by Whole Foods and walked over. Not a big deal just something to be aware of, and if you are lucky enough to find a spot near them, it's tight getting in and out so just a side note. Upon walking in it was a pretty long line but again it was lunch time (around noon), so no issues. You order at and then get a number and find a place to sit. They have options to sit inside and out. We decided to sit outside since it was a nice day. The food came pretty quickly which was nice since it was lunch time. I ordered a kale salad which was amazing. My lunch partner had a wrap and she said it was really good. You can tell they are using really top notch ingredients which is good. Pricing is pretty typical for these type of places.

My husband was craving lunch and specifically asked for the caramelized garlic steak from…read moreSweetgreen, so I made a quick stop to grab it for him, and I'm glad I did! This downtown location is super convenient. They have a small parking area where you can park for free for a limited time, which is a big plus. Otherwise, you'd have to rely on street parking. I came right around lunchtime and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't busy at all. I love having no line, quick service, and I was helped immediately. The worker was friendly and walked me through a couple options, like choosing the dressing amount and whether I wanted the bowl tossed. Nice little touch of customization. I also noticed they were offering $5 off if you join their rewards program, so of course I signed up real quick at checkout, I love a good deal! The caramelized garlic steak bowl was a hit. It was a generous portion, fresh, and flavorful. I ended up sharing it with my husband when I dropped it off at his job, and it honestly filled us both up. Inside, the vibe is very chill and clean, perfect for a quick bite. They also have outdoor seating if you want to enjoy your meal outside, but this time we went with takeout. I love that they have fresh ingredients, good portion sizes, and quick, easy service. It's definitely a go-to when you want something healthier but still satisfying.

I am a fan of sweet green, I think the bowls are delicious! I was in the mood for something…read morehealthy, and decided to order, I used an app to have it delivered, ended up getting the wrong order but hey, that's a risk you run with the apps. I thought my iron bowl was delicious! It was very filling, and since I got two extra bowls I was able To share with my coworkers, which was nice! Check out sweet green when you can!

This was my first time trying CoreLife. If I'm being transparent, I never thought CoreLife was an…read moreactual sit down takeout restaurant. I personally thought it was more of a healthy food store so I was a little bit reluctant to go inside but a friend and I met up and went for dinner. I arrived and was greeted by Da'Shawn who was behind the counter and he had great energy (along with his fellow coworkers) and was very helpful when choosing my ingredients for my build-your-own-bowl. I ended up doing a mixture of rice/spring mix lettuce for the base, chicken, tomato's, sweet potatoes, broccoli and a hint of blue cheese. I topped it off with a drizzle of their Thai vinaigrette. I also had to get a banana & strawberry smoothie which was so good and not watery. 10/10.

The space looked amazing and I could tell the food was fresh and a new take on a 'fast food'…read moreoption. There was only one staff member working for both walk in and door dash type orders, so I waited for about 10 minutes but realized it would take considerably longer for her to get to me. She was working effectively and quickly but with only one person it was simply an issue of not being able to be in more than one place at a time. I'll go back but I do hope management makes some changes so that they have at least two people during a lunch hour. But food looked great!

A good spot to grab a large salad, but the food is a little underwhelming. Staff were welcoming and…read morevery friendly, but food was just meh. Not overly tasty, but also not bad. Wouldn't be my first spot for a salad.

I placed an order on their website last week for delivery, for 4 salads and we only received 3 of…read morethem. And two of the ones we received were missing ingredients. I tried calling to see if I could get a refund for the salad they forgot and they didn't answer and their voicemail was full. So I sent an email and I also sent a message on their contact us page on the website. No one has responded and it's been almost a week! It's disappointing because we've eaten there in the past and enjoyed it but their customer service this time has been terrible!

I had an amazing experience at Cava!! Saylor instantly put me in a great mood with her positive…read morepersonality as well as excellent service!! Thank you Cava and Saylor!!

10 out 10!!!! This…read moreCava put my local Cava to shame!!! I alerted the first employee to my allergies- they immediately found me an allergen menu, assigned someone to me who didn't touch anyone else's bowl through the entire line, and that person changed their gloves immediately so that there wasn't any cross-contamination. I wish I could remember their names- they were all SO kind and polite. The counter was so clean, the food was very fresh, and it was being changed out frequently. The portions were generous, and the food was delicious! No one gave me a side-eye for having my service dog. It was such a wonderful, welcoming experience!

Loved this spot! A new one for us but not busy when we went and then by the time we left it was…read morehopping! The menu was varied enough that we could get several options to meet every taste, and the specials and attention to quality was noted. The food was wonderful and very fresh! I especially loved the atmosphere and the vibe which was casual but fu my and artist inspired. I'd go back with a book for a coffee or cocktail just to enjoy the space! We didn't ve ire outside but I'm told that the patio is also a lot of fun so we hope to return and meet friends there. It did have limited parking but street parking was available. The entrance was fairly easy to navigate and staff met us as soon as we entered to lead us along to a great table. Not super loud but also some noise so it felt like you were in a fun space with friends. A great spot for gathering!

All the times I've gathered here (hehe), I've always had a really nice time. The ambiance is…read moreimmaculate, feeling very cozy and clean and natural. I enjoyed the outdoor and coveted patios the most, they're dog friendly! On top of that, they have a monthly puppy party on their patio, inviting friendly dogs on leashes along with treat vendors. Food here is always really tasty. I've usually come by for brunch but most recently I came back for dinner. The Roman style Sunset Pizza is incredible. The prosciutto on top gets nice and crispy, and the balsamic and arugula help the meal feel more elevated. They also have brunch style pizzas. In my opinion, the coffee bar is absolutely worth a stop if you're in the area but don't have the time for a sit down meal. It's always delicious and they have great seasonal flavors. The disclaimers: the mulch area of the outdoor patio is usually self service, so you will need to order at the bar. Parking is also limited in their lot, so be courteous if parking in neighborhood streets!

Crazy good brunch spot with a full bar and inventive menu. Found on Yelp for Sunday morning. Glad…read morewe popped in early ~9:45a. The place was packed just after we were sat at a high top along the front windows. High-ceiling space with an industrial vibe. It is a very inclusive establishment with gender neutral bathrooms Service was very nice and on top of her tables. We couldn't decide on which four juices to try in a flight so we ordered two flights to cover all 8. Great choice too. I had the pork belly Benedict. Filling plate with just the right amount of heat in the hollandaise. The collars were braised and some were crispy that added a depth of flavor and texture to a bite. Hubs had the blueberry hot cakes. These are not pancakes. It's like cornbread with blueberries without the corn. Delicious though. Bill was reasonable for what it was. Highly recommended for brunch.

My husband and I stopped in today (Labor Day) at about 2:00 o'clock. We both work two jobs (each of…read moreus servers), have four kiddos and are very busy. Anyway, we got the day to ourselves for the first time in forever and chose The Garden Table for brunch. We were immediately sat, and when we requested to sit outside the host was mindful enough to let us know that the only remaining tables were in direct sun. We opted for a table inside. The host gave us our silverware, napkins, and cups and told us our server would be right with us. We sat for about 10-15 minutes and didn't even get as much as eye-contact from any of the servers walking by our table. We caught the hosts attention and he brought us water and said he would take care of us instead. This caught the bartender's/server's attention and I overheard her tell the host she would get our table. Another 5-10 minutes go by and the server still had not came by to take care of us. We were in the middle of deciding if we wanted to leave and she finally came by. No apologies or acknowledgment regarding our wait. We had planned on ordering the juice flight, but they only had two of the nine or so options available, not enough to even order a flight. We ordered two of the juices, the croissant french toast, the chicken pesto wrap, the brunch burger, and a 'bottomless' drip coffee. The wait on the food was what we would expect with how busy it was, and the food was fantastic. No complaints to the kitchen, and it's the only reason we might give this place a second chance. As we were eating, our server came by and checked to see how we were doing, my husband asked for another coffee and I told her that I had got the wrong sauce with my fries. She apologized for the mistake and said she would be back with both the coffee and the aioli. She brought my sauce, we finished eating, but we never got another coffee. She brought us boxes when we were done eating, and my husband left to use the restroom. He came back and we still had not received our check. He went up to the bar where our server was and asked to close our tab. She said she'd come by our table to ring us up. She apologized for not bringing the check sooner and that it was 'hectic' (it was almost three o'clock with maybe four people at the bar and many many open tables). With the exception of the host, everyone on the floor was generally unfriendly and we felt very unimportant. I can't imagine what it would've been like had we gone during the peak time for a brunch place. Very impressed with the food, unfortunately it was overshadowed by the poor service.

Back at Shindig, where the vibe is always fun and inviting! We sat on the patio this time and…read moreplayed a little game of ping-pong while we waited for our food. The ball spent more time off the table than it did on it :D This visit, I built my own gluten-free pizza with olive oil, garlic, basil, rosemary, arugula, prosciutto, and goat cheese. It was fresh, flavorful. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, and the patio made for a great place to spend the evening. It's one of those spots that's just as much about the experience as it is the food, which is why I keep coming back.

Shin Dig, Dig Dug, Doug Martin, Marther Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, Malcolm in the Middle, Mid…read more Any place touted first-most for vibes is a surefire loser and bonafide scrub. My mind is pretzeled on why Cunningham merged sterile and kid-friendly into one. I'm sure it sells, but at what cost? This Roosevelt rendezvous is where Fat Dan was taken for his Ozempic euthanization. It's the next domino to fall towards losing bar food completely. Like hydration breaks at the 23rd minute, my tummy rumbles at the dire straits our society has set course upon. Open your eyes matey, our helmsman is a fool! He's taken us deep into the Indian Ocean at the heat of summer swells, so now we suffer from scurvy worse than $18 burger+fry combos. Listen there; you can hear the crew mumble with discontent! Albeit my sorrow and tears shed in the bow of this culinary craft, I must tip my cap to the service of deckhand Lily. She salved my spirits on the open water, and for that, I will delay my mutiny.

My coworker and I had wanted Cava when we got off work on Friday early so we decided to go to this…read morelocation due to it being in between for both of us going home afterwards. The parking lot was not a lot of spaces due to this business sharing parking with other businesses. We lucked up and were able to find two spots but if not we would've had to park further away from the building. Once we got inside the building, it was a lot of people in there. You could tell that a lot of people do order ahead at this location because it was very packed on the order ahead side. Once it was my turn to order I was able to create my own bowl which is what I typically always do. I did not like that they did not have pickled onions because I really love putting these in my bowls. I wasn't sure if they just did not have them out and did not want to put them out due to it being busy. The worker did not explain she just said we don't have any but I could see the spot where they would be at if they had them. I have this new love for pickled onions which is why I really wanted them ughhh. Once I got done before I paid for my order I made sure they scanned my reward app so that I can collect points. The rewards program is very beneficial because you can earn different items for free, which is great. Who doesn't love free stuff.? We had wanted to eat outside but they only had about 4 tables out there and all of them were taken. So instead, we had to sit inside the restaurant to eat which space was very limited in there. We were able to find seating. It was very cold inside there after sitting for a while. While eating we had to use the restroom. In order to utilize the restroom you have to have the bathroom code which we had to ask for they were very nice and gave us the bathroom code so that we could utilize the restroom.

See these photos? I don't know whose dinner these are but they are not mine even though my name and…read moreorder was attached to the bag, which was handed to me. Once I had the bag in hand, after the meals were finished 10 minutes after the projected time, I headed home. That's where I found the botched order. I tried calling the site but no one answered. So I had to go back to the store and wait again until they were able to finally make the proper order. I did get a half hearted apology too. I've been to at least a dozen Cava locations in my travels. And I was overjoyed when this one opened so close to my home. But it pales in comparison. This was by far the worst experience. Never again for this Cava. Never again.

This was definitely the best breakfast I have sat down to in a long time. The ambience was…read morefantastic. The decor in the restaurant was perfection and we had fantastic service. To boot, the beignets were the best I have ever had in my life and I have been to New Orleans twice. My hubby and I definitely took our time enjoying our breakfast and coffee at this location. Everyone from entering the hotel, trying to find the location to the staff was super friendly would definitely recommend. We will for sure be back if we ever find ourselves in Indianapolis again.

Serliana hasn't been on my list of places to visit for very long, but it turned out to be the…read moreperfect pick for our recent overnight stay in Downtown Indianapolis. It is conveniently located on the 2nd floor of The InterContinental hotel. The host stand for the restaurant is located directly across from what appeared to be the guest check-in desk. It was a little confusing. Several of the items on the menu were very appealing, the B&B Omelet, Croque Monsieur, and Ribeye French Dip to name a few, but I opted for the Little Gem Caesar with Blackened Salmon. My husband ordered The Traveler with eggs over-medium. Everything was perfectly prepared. The proportions for the salad were just right and the salmon was juicy, flavorful and crisp from the blackening. My husband wasn't expecting the somewhat unique preparation of the breakfast potatoes, but I found them to be satisfyingly crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I also ordered the seasonal Strawberry Margarita with a sugar rim. It was light and refreshing. The atmosphere is very chic, stylish and feels very upscale. The dining room, and even the restrooms, boast this amazing natural light from all of the great, big windows! Our server, Roop, was kind and attentive and the hostess was warm and inviting. We will definitely return to try some of the other offerings in the future. Very cute brunch spot!