The most important meal of the day 🥓

20+ great brunch restaurants to try in Indy

Pancakes with strawberries and chicken and waffles

The INDYtoday team chose Morning’s Breakfast & Brunch for a team outing with its Summer 2022 intern. | Photo by INDYtoday team

In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times. 🍳

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options (22 total), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.

Great outdoors
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar | Sun.-Tues. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. | A tightly packed + aesthetically pleasing patio serving up classic bistro fare earned it recognition as one of Travel & Leisure’s Top French Restaurants in the US.

Public Greens | Wed.-Sat. 11:30am-8:00pm, Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | This modern, farm-inspired eatery serves a rotating series of seasonal bowls, grilled, and handheld items + is also a working urban microfarm.

Amelia’s | Every day 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | For a quick grab-and-go option, stop by Amelia’s for coffee + a pastry. Dessert for breakfast? Try the gelato.

The Garden Table | Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Menus at the Broad Ripple + Mass Ave. locations may differ, but one thing worth trying — The Garden Table’s cold pressed juices.

275087951_646271899932648_1653488475881224983_n — Willow and Star Flowers created this arrangement ahead of Valentine’s Day + it’s still up. | Photo via @petitechoubistro

Pastry paradises
Gallery Pastry Bar | Sun.-Tues. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. | A chic, bohemian venue offering European fare for brunch + dinner, plus pastries, coffee, and a full bar.

Leviathan Bakehouse | Wed.-Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | This bakery was named the best bread in the state by Food & Wine.

Landlocked Baking Company | Tues.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | This Irvington gem serves up coffees, pastries, and brunch with vegan options.

For the fam
Rize | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (3 p.m. on weekends) | Rize offers a selection of farm-to-table breakfast + lunch options that feature fresh ingredients from Indiana farms.

Lincoln Square Pancake House | Every day 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | This classic first-generation family business (established in 1989) has 10 different locations across central Indiana.

Mornings Breakfast & Brunch | Every day 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | It’s not a trip to Mornings without its Instagram-worthy mimosa flight.

Cafe Patachou | All locations open daily until 3 p.m. | Cafe Patachou prides itself on serving dishes made from scratch with local premium ingredients — we highly recommend the cinnamon toast with your meal.

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Today

Tom Jones - Surrounded By Time | Mon., Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Murat Theatre at Old National Centre | $29+ | See this Welsh singer who is described as a “full-throated, robust baritone” live in concert. 🎤

Tuesday

Midday at Midtown | Tues., Sept. 27 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Midtown Plaza, 365 Monon Blvd., Carmel | Free | Enjoy your lunch or relax on the community chairs, benches, swings and green spaces while taking in live music on the Main Stage in Midtown Plaza. 🎶

Wednesday

Indianapolis Job Fair | Wed., Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st St. | Free | Meet with recruiters + hiring managers from the area’s top hiring companies. 💼

Thursday

Ripple Effect 5K | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Arts Center, 820 E. 67th St. | $35+ | Join this non-competitive 5K run or walk around Broad Ripple Village to benefit the neighborhood. 👟

Friday

Oktoberfest | Fri., Sept. 30-Sun., Oct. 2 | Various times | The Cradle @ Monon 30, 1118 E. 30th St. | $20+ | Indulge in live music, a variety of beers, German food, and activities — Register your dog for Running of the Weiners. 🍻

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Opening

Total Wine & More is getting ready to open its fourth and largest Indiana location at Cool Creek Commons (2520 E. 146th St.) in Westfield, although its website lists the location as Carmel. The 34,000-sqft store officially opens on Wed., Sept. 28. Other locations include Nora, Noblesville + Greenwood. 🍷 (IBJ)

Sports

Go, Colts. Yesterday, the team made a 20-17 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. This was the the Colts’ home opener + the first win of the season. Next up — the Colts will host the Tennessee Titans on Sun., Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. 🏈 (WTHR)

Ranked

Brownsburg residents have earned some bragging rights. A recent study from SmartAsset ranked Brownsburg, IN the No. 1 suburb located near a large city, compared to nearly 500 others. The town ranked at the top for its affordable housing, jobs, and livability. 🏡 (IndyStar)

Arts

Since 2019, Greencastle has been home to one of Indiana’s largest murals. Now, thanks to six artists from across the world, Putnam County is getting five new murals — two in Greencastle, two in Roachdale + one in Fillmore. The Putnam County Mural Project created the county’s first Mural Festival centered around the artists, which took place Friday. 🎨 (WRTV)

Eat

A west side bakery has been serving up a taste of Hispanic culture since 2018. The owner of Artisan Bakery and Pastries is from Mexico City + prepares a variety of traditional pastries for Hoosiers to try, including cream puffs, milhojas cake, tres leches cake, and conchas. The shop is located at 7341 Rockville Rd. 🍰 (WRTV)

Drink

Hi & Mighty made its debut at the state fairgrounds with a canned Lemon Shake Up cocktail and now it’s adding a new drink to the lineup — The Spiced Apple Sidekick. The new cocktail is made with real apple, barrel-aged California brandy, lemon + orange liqueur, and autumn spices. It’s set to hit stores this week. 🍎

Feel Good

Last week, the Indianapolis Indians made a local 8-year-old’s dream come true. The team partnered with Make-A-Wish to make Michael Parker — who was diagnosed with blood cancer in October 2021 — the youngest player to sign with the Indians for a one-day contract. 🧢 (CBS4)

Health

IU Health opened one of the largest family medicine practices in the state. The $10 million outpatient center at Indiana Avenue and 10th Street will accommodate 60+ providers, while addressing patient needs. The facility is twice the size of its predecessor and has twice as many doctors on staff. 🏥 (IndyStar)
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Harrison Center raising the roof with bouldering wall

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The bouldering routes will be installed by Andres Hernandez-Jimenez. | Photo via @harrisoncenterarts

The Harrison Center is raising the rooftop patio with a 109-ft bouldering wall.

Last week, the center announced on social media that construction has begun + soon visitors will be able to climb routes installed by Andres Hernandez-Jimenez on First Fridays and select events.

The next First Friday coming up on Oct. 8 from 6-9 p.m. will include a “Spooky!” gallery opening with mildly haunted works by Emma Overman.

ICYMI: City Editor Anna has even tried an ArtFit experience at the Harrison Center.

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	Today’s issue was written by Nicole. Editor’s pick: My top three favorite brunch spots are Cafe Patachou, Morning’s Breakfast & Brunch, and Rize. Missed Friday’s newsletter? Indy’s cost of living.
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