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    The Beehive

    4.4 (124 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE BEEHIVE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Bowl of chicken noodle soup, build-your-own breakfast sandwich, half chicken bacon ranch sandwich
    Zachary H.

    Great café with local honey and prepped freezer meals! This place is a regular pick whenever we want to sit down for some coffee/tea and small breakfast/lunch. Their rotating soups and baked goods are always delicious and fresh! Today, we had the chicken noodle soup with half a chicken bacon ranch sandwich, and a build your own breakfast sandwich. Both were great! The staff are always nice, and the custom mural and decor were made by local artists! They also sell local honey in various sized containers ranging from a small squeeze bottle to a half gallon container. It's a charming and welcoming place!

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    Richard P.

    I've driven by The Beehive what seems like a zillion times over the past month or so as I've dealt with my father's hospice, subsequent death, and now dealing with his home in nearby Putnam County. Today, I spent some time clearing out my father's home and helping my nephew, who'd been staying with him prior to his death, settled in a new residential situation. As I was driving through Danville on the way home, I stopped at the town square and decided to have a late lunch in the area. To be honest, I headed first to Square Burger. However, as a wheelchair user I was dismayed to see a step into their establishment. No go. I wasn't in the mood for Mayberry Cafe despite my love for the place. I looked over and realized this was a great chance to check out The Beehive. The Beehive is just off the square and shares a building with Two Guys Pies. The US 36 entrance is not wheelchair friendly, however, the back entrance has a nice concrete ramp (I did find the sidewalk a bit narrow - I noticed as I entered here that had I desired to visit Two Guys Pies there was a bicycle on the sidewalk that would have easily blocked my access). This is an attractive building. The Beehive has been here a little over 10 years. I'm not sure I'll describe The Beehive accurately - it's sort of a coffeehouse meets breakfast/lunch joint where you can also get fresh, local honey and other frozen goods to take out. They do catering and offer deli sandwiches, beer/wine carryout, a build your own salad menu, local meat and produce, and the aforementioned frozen goods. They also have a small retail area where you can buy honey, t-shirts, and other items. A good amount of their sweets utilize honey instead of sugar. I parked on the square in one of their accessible spots (parking is free, up to 5 hours for accessible parking but only two hours for others). I wheeled around the building - someone was planting plants/flowers and was super friendly and stopped his work to make sure I could get through). They close at 4pm on Saturdays - I arrived about 3ish. I ordered one of their combos that included a 1/2 sandwich, chips, and a drink. They do have unsweetened iced tea, fountain drinks, and a variety of canned/bottled drinks (including Choc-ola!). They also have a ton of coffee/latte type options. I found the prices to be reasonable. This is especially true given these are healthier options (though certainly not everything here qualifies as "healthy."). The employees were friendly. They were quiet, however, service was quite good. I loved the atmosphere. I had zero issues finding a wheelchair friendly table. I could independently reach everything I needed, though I'm sure they'd have assisted if needed. This wasn't a mind-blowing experience. It was simply a really good lunch in a pleasing atmosphere at a fair price. After an emotional experience like clearing out my family home (which isn't yet done), this was a great way to relax and calm the emotions. I enjoyed the sandwich, which is toasted, and they had Miss Vickie's potato chips. I'm not sure why it took me so long to stop here, however, I'd easily return for the simple yet wonderful menu, great drinks, warm atmosphere, and friendly employees.

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    Mary P.

    I stopped in for the first time and tried their Honey Nut Latte today. The flavor was really nice, but a little milkier and sweeter than what I usually go for. Totally a "your mileage may vary" situation--if you like sweeter drinks, you'll probably love it. The space itself is cozy in the best way, with plenty of chairs and tables that make it easy to settle in and get some work done. The staff were genuinely kind and warm, which makes a big difference on a first visit. Overall, a really inviting spot. I'm planning to come back soon--and bring my husband along to check it out.

    Fall Menu
    Tami P.

    In need of a good cup of cup, we stopped into the Beehive because it is always great! The S'Mores Latte paired with a S'Mores Macaron was delightful!

    Elesa Z.

    When you come into the beehive you are greeted with heavenly smells and kind greetings. There is a treasure trove of sweet treats behind the glass and I'm sure they taste as good as they look. Overall a friendly atmosphere with great breakfast/ lunch options. A cozy friendly vibe makes this place a great nook to read or even get some work done and make it a must.

    Lattes
    Megan K.

    This was my second time at The Beehive in the last few months. The first time I got the Nutella latte hot and now I tried it cold yesterday and I have to be perfectly honest, I'm not sure which version I love more. The place has a super cute vibe, and the bathroom is very clean. Great little coffee spot if you're roaming around Indiana.

    Food is amazing! Only negative was that the last time I got an iced coffee here, the flavored powder was not mixed in and the whole drink tasted grainy. Aside from that experience, The Beehive atmosphere was amazing and had excellent service!

    Baked goods
    Hope P.

    What a darling, local, independent little cafe! Just off the square they offer breakfast, lunch, and TONS of beautiful baked goods. I had the BYO salad and chose all my ingredients. Honey lemon dressing was delish. Hubby had chicken bacon ranch sandwich and mushroom spinach gnocchi soup. Grabbed a raspberry bar and snickerdoodle cookie for dessert. There was also a freezer case where you could grab casseroles for home.

    Cute, friendly coffee shop in Danville
    Jennifer D.

    The Beehive in Danville is usually our first stop in town. We pick up lattes and choose from their wide variety of breakfast sandwiches or BYO salads (chicken salad is best!), and then walk over to the square to window shop. Service is always friendly and food is above average! Not getting food? There's also a cooler section with take-home meals and a small apparel/gift section with a cute honey bee theme!

    chicken salad and soup
    Paul R.

    I just loved my lunch at the beehive it is casual but well decorated. They also have many to go frozen entrees they sell to take home to heat and eat. I got the sandwich soup combo an it was great. Very quick place to go to get a casual lunch.

    Half bagel with mozzarella bacon egg spinach and red pepper
    Jastina C.

    This is one of my favorite local small businesses!! The fudgey brownies are the best I've ever had and I will randomly drive 1 hour round trip for them with no regrets, but then I discovered that they have so many custom items to choose from that taste homemade and freshly made. I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon egg cheddar cheese red pepper and spinach and I love you can choose a half order. You order at the register and they will make it to order for you. Very casual cozy spot and I just love it

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    2 years ago

    Great food and baked goods nice atmosphere. Like Panera but better. The cheeseburger soup was the die for!

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    Always clean! Service is always great and friendly. The desserts are fantastic! The frozen meals are great also!

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    Coffee is amazing. Food is great!! Cafe seating is perfect to relax and enjoy your meal or conversation

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    The best peanut butter cookies ever! Great atmosphere. Support local business. Try the owner's pizza place next door too!

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    Good soups &/or casseroles, nice people, fair prices. Some sandwiches are good, only had two of them

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    LOVE. It's local. The coffee drinks are amazing and the desserts.........wow. Local kambucha on tap.

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    Very quaint place. Good coffee and homemade goods and lunch specials. Close to square in Downtown Danville. Perfect for a quiet lunch.

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    Great place for lunch or dessert and coffee. Try one of their frozen casseroles to take home. Cookies are great.

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    Two Guys Pies - Salad Bar is always a win for my wife

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    4.0(82 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Service was better than good, it was amazing. I am NOT a…read morefan of the dressings they provide for their AMAZING salad bar. Our server (Britney) went above and beyond and went to the next door eatery and brought me different dressings. Our food was brought out in a very timely fashion. The food was hot and very good. If its wings, pizza or a simple cheeseburger, you can miss with the service and food here.

    After a few months of spending more time in Hendricks and Putnam counties as I resolve my father's…read moreestate, the home is nearing sale and my time in the area is starting to wind down. Thus, I'm also trying to snag a few more reviews before my life returns to a bit more normalcy. I'd been curious about Danville's Two Guys Pies, a sister restaurant to The Beehive located in the same two-storefront strip center at the corner of Main Street and Indiana Street. Parking is a little tight here in a parking lot behind the restaurants. There are a couple accessible spots including one with a small aisle to allow for safe exit for wheelchairs. The parking spot is directly across from the building and there's a pretty good concrete ramp. I have noted there are times when longer vehicles block the somewhat narrow sidewalk just a bit. The last time I came to this building, I went to The Beehive and looked down and realized that Two Guys Pies would have been blocked had I wanted to go there. There's a couple glass doors. The dining room includes a bar area, a handful of traditional tables, and a few more booths. I really only saw a couple smaller tables (which I tend to take since I'm often dining alone), however, I was able to snag one. Two Guys Pies obviously specializes in pizza, however, they definitely have a more extensive menu. They advertise having the best salad bar in Hendricks County. There are appetizers, wings, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, calzones, rollers, bombs (I will admit I have no idea what bombs are), a kids menu, daily specials, family specials, and more. There's also lunch specials from 11am-2pm. I ordered a 7" pepperoni pizza (essentially a create-your-own option) along with two breadsticks along with unsweetened iced tea. The breadsticks came with cheese (I don't know if marinara was an option - this was delivered automatically). The pizza was definitely a thin crust. It was quite good and I would easily order it again. The menu says it comes with eight slices - just be aware it is only a 7" pizza. Those "slices"are smaller. The breadsticks were good, though I'm not sure I'd order them again at $2.99. You can order larger quantities. The service was welcoming. I enjoyed watching the atmosphere. It's clear it was a mixture of regulars and some maybe not so much so. The servers seemed relaxed with the customers. I liked that one older customer dining alone, in particular, seemed to get some definite human connection. The dining room has large windows. There are five widescreen televisions - all were showing sports, though there was some variation. I enjoyed this experience. You could also easily park at the town square and make it the one block east to Two Guys Pies. Service was great, the food was good, the prices were fair, the atmosphere was welcoming (though at least two kids acted like they'd never seen a wheelchair or an amputee before) and I'd easily return. While my time in Hendricks County is winding down, at a hard time in my life after my father's death I've enjoyed getting to know this small town a whole lot more.

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    4.6(52 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    This was my second time eating at The Parlor PS and it didn't disappoint! We shared the chicken…read morevelvet soup and it lived up to its name! It was so smooth and delicious!! My husband ordered the crab cake appetizer with a side of mashed potatoes. You could tell both were handmade. We both would order again because I had to go take several bites of each. I ordered the grilled shrimp sandwich with drawn butter and chive mayo and the fries. Both items were amazing! The toasted bun was fresh and made the perfect sandwich! There are a handful of appetizers and a nice mix of sandwiches or entrees. The service was excellent. There was a table of six women having a great time and three families when we arrived. There's a huge construction project at the main intersection outside the entrance to the restaurant and you can tell it's impacting business. The town has a campaign going on to get stamps of places you visit around town. If you get I believe 5 stamps you can be entered to win a prize. We were stuffed and couldn't eat dessert in the restaurant so we got a huge slice of the chocolate cake and chocolate frosting! It was four layers. It was a tough choice to pick just one dessert because there were several of our favorites on the menu and a very tempting banana tiramisu. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu including an appetizer and different dessert.

    Well, I sat for 10 minutes waiting for service. I was told by one of the servers that someone…read morewould be right with us....this was at roughly the four minute mark. We watched one of the servers bus a table with nobody waiting for it instead of waiting on us. Would have loved to give this place a try but the service is awful.

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    Chris Fried Chicken

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    4.5(24 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    If you love fried chicken, you're going to want to try Chris Fried Chicken. The place is a family…read moreowned and operated neighborhood greasy spoon that's been serving fried chicken and fish for ten years. The aging strip mall has seen better days. The parking lot is a mess and the sidewalks are crumbling. Chris is a small hole in the wall place, not fancy or upscale, but the food is amazing and Chris' family is welcoming and genuine. The menu hangs above cases of fried chicken, fish and potato wedges. Gizzards are a popular menu item. Chris takes your order. My husband wants a 3-piece chicken meal with cole slaw. I select a Buffalo chicken wrap that comes with fries. Ricardo, Chris' son, comes out and asks how spicy hot I want my chicken and I ask for mild. Wow, what great service! They tell us to grab some drinks and have a seat. The dining area is small with three or four tables that seat two. Most people come in for carry out. Chris laughs and jokes with a customer in Spanish as he cooks. I sip mango nectar. My husband's 3-piece meal has four pieces of fried chicken with a cup of cole slaw. The chicken is hot, crispy and moist, not too salty, perfect. The fried batter is thick and flavorful. This is great fried chicken. The slaw is finely chopped and creamy. My wrap with fries comes out on a beautiful white platter. The wrap is huge, and the chicken fresh, hot and moist with lots of crispy lettuce. The fries are batter fried and fresh. The portions are generous. My meal was delicious. Ricardo and his sister checked on us a couple times, thanked us for coming and told us their story. I felt like family. The food is easy 5 stars, as is the service. I'll be back. I want to try the fish next.

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    I was looking for a local, non-chain breakfast spot, and this place absolutely hit the spot!…read more As soon as I was escorted to my table, I was immediately distracted by the bakery case filled with fresh-baked desserts. They had everything from cookies and pies to cakes, and I especially loved that they offered so many single-serving dessert options. I ordered the two-egg breakfast and asked for my eggs to be scrambled with cheese. My plate arrived with delicious honey oat toast and what were, without a doubt, the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had. The texture was perfect! I had forgotten to ask for them crispy, but there was no need--they were lightly crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. The eggs were also cooked perfectly. I really appreciate when the cheese is folded throughout the eggs instead of just being sprinkled on top as an afterthought. It's a small detail that makes a big difference. I'm going to be honest--the table next to me ordered the biscuits and gravy, and I could see the huge chunks of sausage from my seat! It looked so good that I had to order an additional side of biscuits and gravy to go, along with a sausage patty. I can't wait to dig into it later. I'll definitely be back. My only regret is that I didn't bring anyone with me! The portions are generous, and this is the kind of place where it's fun to share a few dishes so everyone can sample something different. If you're looking for a locally owned breakfast spot with great food, generous portions, and an incredible bakery, Bread and Breakfast Cafe & Bakery is absolutely worth a visit.

    Stopped in on a Friday around noon and there was about a 10-minute wait, which honestly wasn't bad…read moreconsidering how busy they were. We split a bowl of soup and they kindly served it in separate bowls for us, which I appreciated. The soup of the day was corn chowder and wow, I was surprised how good it was, I do love soups. I'd never tried corn chowder before, but it was creamy, flavorful, and comforting. I ordered the half salad/half sandwich combo. The smoked salmon niçoise salad had a blend of interesting flavors and the dressing paired perfectly with it. For the sandwich, I chose the BLTEA, and unfortunately this was the disappointing part of the meal. The avocado on it was clearly overripe/bad, so dark, mushy, and it gave the sandwich an unpleasant taste. I removed as much as I could, but it still affected the flavor. It was a bummer because this spot usually tastes very fresh. I've had it before and the avocado was fresh, along with the orchard salad which I loved. I would say the orchard salad is my fave. They make their dressings homemade and the dressing for the orchard salad was delicious. The service was still very friendly, and since they were slammed busy, I didn't feel like making a fuss about it. Everything else we had was enjoyable. The inside is small and quaint since it's a house turned restaurant, so it has a cozy but lively ambiance when crowded. One of the best perks here is definitely the made from scratch desserts. I love checking out the dessert case because the staff will happily explain each option and answer questions. There's something oddly satisfying about watching them slice the desserts too. I took a lemon cheesecake to go and absolutely loved it. I've also tried the blackberry wine cake which is a staple and delicious. A seasonal dessert that was really good was the pumpkin pie. You really can't go wrong with home made desserts here.

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    Shapiro's Delicatessen

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    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    19.3 miPogue's Run
    $$

    Another fabulous visit to Shapiro's! A friend from out of town wanted a local fav so we came here -…read moreand she was blown away by the flavors and offerings! I ended up getting several pastries and some bagels (as why would you not), as well as their broccoli salad, cheese sandwich and some cherry pie. Yum! We sat for a few hours to chat and I love how it feels like you are in the middle of a community endeavor. Like everyone here is a friend and you can chat and meet up and feel at home. She wanted to take a Rueben home to her husband but it was a flight away, so the staff let her buy all the fixings and then make it at home. Amazing! It traveled well that way and got to be enjoyed by others. Will always go back to this spot as it has a special place in my heart as my Dad loved it, and it is an I su classic!

    I'm not a deli kind of guy…read more But, there's just something about Shapiro's that makes me smile. I'm a lifelong hoosier, and I've always had times when I simply needed to go to Shapiro's. I've shared,quite often, of my deep appreciation for the Shapiro's response when I had accessibility concerns about their Fashion Mall location. They did a remarkably beautiful job of responding well, adapting, and yet also honoring their own business needs. The end result became a more accessible layout that was still customer friendly for everyone. I will always appreciate that response and should their praises. But, there's something special about this location. It's the look. It's the feel. It's the vibe. It's just everything. A little bit of Shapiro's history - you can trace the Shapiro family back to 1795 Ukraine. Louis and Rebecca Shapiro landed stateside in 1905; within a couple years opening a small grocery/deli. In 1925, they leaned into their cultural and faith roots after the election of Ed Jackson as governor (Jackson was a well-known Klan member). They added the word "kosher" to their building and a Star of David. (As someone who's traveled over 7,000 miles by wheelchair, I love a good act of subtle rebellion). They more and more leaned into their cafe routes, and in 1984 added a second location on the northwestside. I probably frequented this location the most since I went to Pike High School. As we all know, that location eventually closed. Fashion Mall lasted about five years. There was a Carmel spot, too. But, for me, it always comes down to this location. It's warm. It's friendly. The food is a premium deli experience. I love the meatloaf (like seriously). They have breakfast, they have a ton of baked good options (cakes, cookies, others), soups, salads, hot deli, cold deli, sandwiches, entrees, and a whole lot more. I love the baked goods. I love the fried chicken. Is it a bit pricey? Yep. You also get enough for at least a couple meals (if you can truly hold out that long). Accessibility is solid here. I've already talked about their attention to that kind of detail. It's real AND it's sincere. Strangely enough, I've never had the Reuben here. It's one of their acclaimed sandwiches, but there's always something else I want more. While you can spend a fair amount here, you can also eat here pretty modestly. Shapiro's, at least for me, is one of those places that defines Indy. I'd likely weep if they ever left our city. Good food. Great family. Wonderful location. Fair pricing. Accessible. Quite honestly, it's just about everything I want a restaurant to be.

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    The Pastrami on Rye with swiss cheese, onion and spicy mustard

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