Food scene
Looking for solid Mexican food? Look no further than Festiva! Located within walking distance.
42 locals recommend
Festiva
1217 E 16th StLooking for solid Mexican food? Look no further than Festiva! Located within walking distance.
This is our favorite coffee shop. Get craft espresso based drinks, local drip coffee, pastries, light eats, and more. Walk-up or order online available during Covid. Post-pandemic, we can't wait to stop by some evening for long drinks again.
54 locals recommend
PROVIDER Coffee & Long Drinks
1101 E 16th StThis is our favorite coffee shop. Get craft espresso based drinks, local drip coffee, pastries, light eats, and more. Walk-up or order online available during Covid. Post-pandemic, we can't wait to stop by some evening for long drinks again.
If you're looking for good barbecue, we've heard good things about Half Liter. It's just 2 miles north of us.
21 locals recommend
Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall
5301 Winthrop AveIf you're looking for good barbecue, we've heard good things about Half Liter. It's just 2 miles north of us.
This is one of our favorite pizza places. The dough is on point and the sauce is well balanced. It's very close to us (the corner of 16th and Columbia). Just google map Greek's Pizzeria and select the one with the Columbia avenue address.
During the pandemic, it's open for takeout only.
15 locals recommend
Greek’s Pizzeria 16th Street
1601 Columbia AveThis is one of our favorite pizza places. The dough is on point and the sauce is well balanced. It's very close to us (the corner of 16th and Columbia). Just google map Greek's Pizzeria and select the one with the Columbia avenue address.
During the pandemic, it's open for takeout only.
This is another favorite pizza place. Our personal favorite was discovered when they made a mistake on our order (and added feta to our pepperoni). It's now our favorite!
95 locals recommend
Bazbeaux
329 Massachusetts AveThis is another favorite pizza place. Our personal favorite was discovered when they made a mistake on our order (and added feta to our pepperoni). It's now our favorite!
In the mood for burgers? Bru Burger is an affordable, tasty, and filling option well-loved in Indianapolis.
135 locals recommend
Bru Burger Bar
12901 Old Meridian StIn the mood for burgers? Bru Burger is an affordable, tasty, and filling option well-loved in Indianapolis.
Want to make a trip to a funky neighborhood? Try out Heartbreaker in Irvington. The have milkshakes, well sourced sliders, and amazing french fries.
Heartbreaker
118 S Audubon RdWant to make a trip to a funky neighborhood? Try out Heartbreaker in Irvington. The have milkshakes, well sourced sliders, and amazing french fries.
Want amazing tacos? Bakersfield has the best short rib tacos. Pre-pandemic, this was the place a lot of young professionals and 20-somethings would go to eat. Seriously, don't mess around and just get the short-rib tacos.
141 locals recommend
Bakersfield
334 Massachusetts AveWant amazing tacos? Bakersfield has the best short rib tacos. Pre-pandemic, this was the place a lot of young professionals and 20-somethings would go to eat. Seriously, don't mess around and just get the short-rib tacos.
Looking for something a little more upscale or for date night? Try out Tinker Street. We haven't been yet, but we've heard good things and their menu looks delish. (Plus, it's nearby)
131 locals recommend
Tinker Street Restaurant
402 E 16th StLooking for something a little more upscale or for date night? Try out Tinker Street. We haven't been yet, but we've heard good things and their menu looks delish. (Plus, it's nearby)
Looking for something that costs an arm and a leg but is the perfect date night complete with an in-house Sommelier? Try Vida. Food is amazing, but don't expect it to leave you stuffed.
34 locals recommend
Vida
601 E New York StLooking for something that costs an arm and a leg but is the perfect date night complete with an in-house Sommelier? Try Vida. Food is amazing, but don't expect it to leave you stuffed.
Looking for a date night idea w/ a South American flare? Try Livery. Close by off Mass Avenue.
101 locals recommend
Livery
720 N College AveLooking for a date night idea w/ a South American flare? Try Livery. Close by off Mass Avenue.
Seriously amazing butcher shop complete with cured meats, cheese, beer, wine, and gelato. They also have really tasty lunch sandwiches.
65 locals recommend
Goose The Market
2503 N Delaware StSeriously amazing butcher shop complete with cured meats, cheese, beer, wine, and gelato. They also have really tasty lunch sandwiches.
Cute little market w/ amazing lunch options. Order online to pick up during the pandemic
55 locals recommend
Wildwood Market
1015 Virginia AveCute little market w/ amazing lunch options. Order online to pick up during the pandemic
Leviathan Bakehouse
1101 N College AveSeriously amazing bakery w/ coffee and great sandwiches.
Neighborhoods
Up and coming neighorhood just north of downtown Indianapolis. MLK Park (where the memorial is) has a playground, plenty of open space, and a neighborhood pool.
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Up and coming neighorhood just north of downtown Indianapolis. MLK Park (where the memorial is) has a playground, plenty of open space, and a neighborhood pool.
Fountain Square is a hip/artsy area of town. There are good restaurants, and it's fun to walk around
225 locals recommend
Fountain Square
Fountain Square is a hip/artsy area of town. There are good restaurants, and it's fun to walk around
Movies
Want to catch a film? Check out Living Room Theaters, across from The Garage Food Hall at Bottleworks!
15 locals recommend
Living Room Theaters
745 E 9th StWant to catch a film? Check out Living Room Theaters, across from The Garage Food Hall at Bottleworks!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Pacers Bikeshare
If you'd like to bike around town, there's a nearby bike-share "station" at 16th & the Monon.
Getting around
Uber/Lyft
Our house is close to everything, which means you can easily find Uber or Lyft drivers nearby.
Getting around
Drive
If you drove, we have free parking and you can easily drive anywhere.