Guidebook for Indianapolis
Food Scene
Their desserts are fabulous, service is friendly, and they have great lunch items too! Try the strawberry cake!
BitterSweet
5545 E Washington StTheir desserts are fabulous, service is friendly, and they have great lunch items too! Try the strawberry cake!
The Cheese Louise is a pizza that may actually change your life. This is a local favorite, and they don't take reservations. Try to go a little off peak hours on weekends to ensure a seat! They also have a great bar with local brews and wines.
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Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E Washington StThe Cheese Louise is a pizza that may actually change your life. This is a local favorite, and they don't take reservations. Try to go a little off peak hours on weekends to ensure a seat! They also have a great bar with local brews and wines.
Go for lunch to save money. It's basically the same delicious menu as dinner, but cheaper. Classic American fare done really, really well.
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The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe
5614 E Washington StGo for lunch to save money. It's basically the same delicious menu as dinner, but cheaper. Classic American fare done really, really well.
You're welcome to order takeout and bring this back to our house for a quiet night in. La Mexi-Gringa is small on seating and ambience but big on flavor!
La Mexi-Gringa
6129 East Washington StreetYou're welcome to order takeout and bring this back to our house for a quiet night in. La Mexi-Gringa is small on seating and ambience but big on flavor!
If you want to spend a little less on pizza than our beloved Jockamo's, this is a great solid pizza place. They are a short drive, but also deliver.
Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta
7755 E Washington StIf you want to spend a little less on pizza than our beloved Jockamo's, this is a great solid pizza place. They are a short drive, but also deliver.
On your way between our home and downtown is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the city!
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La Parada
1642 E New York StOn your way between our home and downtown is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the city!
A great pizza place on a great shopping and entertainment strip that has been around forever.
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Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveA great pizza place on a great shopping and entertainment strip that has been around forever.
This is a drive from our home, but Indy is one of a few cities in the US with a large Burmese population and that means Burmese restaurants. This one is our favorite!
Kimu Restaurant
1280 U.S. Highway 31 NorthThis is a drive from our home, but Indy is one of a few cities in the US with a large Burmese population and that means Burmese restaurants. This one is our favorite!
Good Thai in one of Indy's popular neighborhoods, Fountain Square.
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Siam Square
936 Virginia AveGood Thai in one of Indy's popular neighborhoods, Fountain Square.
Come to this historic building and find stalls with great restaurants, shops, coffee roasters, and a bar!
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Indianapolis City Market
222 E Market StCome to this historic building and find stalls with great restaurants, shops, coffee roasters, and a bar!
Don't let the outside deceive you. This is a damn good meal. Order the chicken and waffle meal.
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Maxine's Chicken & Waffles
222 E Market StDon't let the outside deceive you. This is a damn good meal. Order the chicken and waffle meal.
VEGAN! Inside City Market, which is a really cool spot in Indy.
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Three Carrots City Market
222 E Market StVEGAN! Inside City Market, which is a really cool spot in Indy.
3 Sisters Café
6223 Guilford AveVeggie and Vegan options. In a great neighborhood too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Irvington's pride and joy. With over a dozen of their own beers on tap plus guest traps and ciders and wine, there is something for everyone. Also a good food menu!
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Black Acre Brewing Co
5632 E Washington StIrvington's pride and joy. With over a dozen of their own beers on tap plus guest traps and ciders and wine, there is something for everyone. Also a good food menu!
This bar is in one of the coolest buildings in the city, and it only serves Indiana brews. A great place!
Tomlinson Tap Room
222 E Market StThis bar is in one of the coolest buildings in the city, and it only serves Indiana brews. A great place!
Chatham Tap has great food and great beers. They are an English pub and show all of the soccer games that are hard to get elsewhere. Try the fried pickles!
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Chatham Tap
719 Massachusetts AveChatham Tap has great food and great beers. They are an English pub and show all of the soccer games that are hard to get elsewhere. Try the fried pickles!
This restaurant has won many awards, but we go most often for their cocktails.
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Bluebeard
653 Virginia AveThis restaurant has won many awards, but we go most often for their cocktails.
Locally made spirits in a great cozy atmosphere.
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Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
702 Virginia AveLocally made spirits in a great cozy atmosphere.
Stop in to buy a bottle or order a tasting. Tuesday at 5PM are free tastings with a bottle discount thereafter. If you're here on a Tuesday, make a stop!
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Mass Ave Wine
878 Massachusetts AveStop in to buy a bottle or order a tasting. Tuesday at 5PM are free tastings with a bottle discount thereafter. If you're here on a Tuesday, make a stop!
Tappers Arcade Bar
501 Virginia AveEnjoy free arcade game play while you drink!
The oldest bar in Indianapolis. Close to downtown center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian StThe oldest bar in Indianapolis. Close to downtown center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Outliers Brewing Company
534 E North StParks & Nature
This is one of the oldest oak tress in the entire country. And it's right here in our neighborhood!
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The Kile Oak
5939 E Beechwood AveThis is one of the oldest oak tress in the entire country. And it's right here in our neighborhood!
On the grounds of our world class art museum, access to the park is free. Over 100 acres to explore!
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Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres e-Newfields
1850 W 38th StOn the grounds of our world class art museum, access to the park is free. Over 100 acres to explore!
Rent a bike, a canoe, a kayak... this is a beautiful park not far from the city center.
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Eagle Creek Park
7840 West 56th StreetRent a bike, a canoe, a kayak... this is a beautiful park not far from the city center.
This is a small park but has a beautiful sunken garden, a farmer's market on Saturday mornings during the summer and early fall, and a greenhouse conservatory that is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.
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Garfield Park
2345 Pagoda DrThis is a small park but has a beautiful sunken garden, a farmer's market on Saturday mornings during the summer and early fall, and a greenhouse conservatory that is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.
Rated by our mountain biking friends as their favorite park!
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Southeastway Park
5624 S Carroll RdRated by our mountain biking friends as their favorite park!
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a bike and see downtown Indy via this bike and walking trail that connects many of Indy's best neighborhoods.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Indianapolis Cultural TrailRent a bike and see downtown Indy via this bike and walking trail that connects many of Indy's best neighborhoods.
CSz Indianapolis - Home of Comedysportz
3808 Massachusetts AveImprov comedy
Essentials
ALDI
2955 Madison AveKroger Pharmacy
4445 E 10th StUS Post Office
4401 E 10th StThis is a great fitness studio with classes all day long. The best part is, classes are as low as $5!
Fitness In Motion
9477 E Washington StThis is a great fitness studio with classes all day long. The best part is, classes are as low as $5!
Shopping
This gift store sells wonderful jewelry, greetings cards, candles, handbags, scarves, and other trinkets. Stop by and pick up something with the Indy city flag, or the Irvington neighborhood logo to remember your stay!
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Black Sheep Gifts
5626 E Washington StThis gift store sells wonderful jewelry, greetings cards, candles, handbags, scarves, and other trinkets. Stop by and pick up something with the Indy city flag, or the Irvington neighborhood logo to remember your stay!
This men's clothing store is a neighborhood original!
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James Dant - Purveyors of Men's Goods
5624 E Washington StThis men's clothing store is a neighborhood original!
If you want a poster to remember our neighborhood, or if you attended our annual Halloween Festival and want this year's poster, this is your stop! They also have other local art, and if you need something framed during your stay, Mike the owner will help you out.
Irvington Picture Frame Company
5410 E Washington StIf you want a poster to remember our neighborhood, or if you attended our annual Halloween Festival and want this year's poster, this is your stop! They also have other local art, and if you need something framed during your stay, Mike the owner will help you out.
Day Ja Voo
5545 E Washington StGet your vintage clothing fix here!
BookMamas
9 S Johnson AveOur local bookstore also boasts a great record section!
Owner, Felicia, went to school with your Airbnb host, Mary-Margaret. The two most unlikely homecoming court nominees, they are in some pretty funny photos together! Her boutique sells great women's clothing and home decor items. Stop in and tell her Mary-Margaret sent you!
Boomerang Boutique
845B Massachusetts AveOwner, Felicia, went to school with your Airbnb host, Mary-Margaret. The two most unlikely homecoming court nominees, they are in some pretty funny photos together! Her boutique sells great women's clothing and home decor items. Stop in and tell her Mary-Margaret sent you!
This bookstore is also a non-profit, with proceeds going back to adult literacy programs in our city. Used books at low prices that benefits the community? You have to go!
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Indy Reads Books
1066 Virginia AvenueThis bookstore is also a non-profit, with proceeds going back to adult literacy programs in our city. Used books at low prices that benefits the community? You have to go!
A great gift and home decor store with plenty of Indy and Indiana themed gifts, too. And, great jewelry!
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Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts AveA great gift and home decor store with plenty of Indy and Indiana themed gifts, too. And, great jewelry!
Lots of handmade artisan gifts, and some with an Indy or Indiana theme.
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Homespun: Modern Handmade
869 Massachusetts AveLots of handmade artisan gifts, and some with an Indy or Indiana theme.
Take something home for your furry family member who you are likely missing during your stay! Our Jake loves their stuff. His favorites are the Ribs and Drooly Dream Bars.
Three Dog Bakery
444 Massachusetts AveTake something home for your furry family member who you are likely missing during your stay! Our Jake loves their stuff. His favorites are the Ribs and Drooly Dream Bars.
Arts & Culture
The District Theater
627 Massachusetts AveLocal live theatre.
Phoenix Theatre
705 N Illinois StLocal live theatre.
Check out our world-renowned art museum and the beautiful grounds, too!
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Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdCheck out our world-renowned art museum and the beautiful grounds, too!
A fun and unexpected stop. The medicinal garden is a must see!
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Indiana Medical History Museum
3270 Kirkbride WayA fun and unexpected stop. The medicinal garden is a must see!
A Native American history and art museum. Make time to wander the canal and White River State Park right outside, too.
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I-Eiteljorg Museum
500 W Washington StA Native American history and art museum. Make time to wander the canal and White River State Park right outside, too.