08.03.2023

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🌱 It’s easy eating green

The best restaurants in Indy for vegan and vegetarian eats

A loaded burrito from Soulshine Vegan Cafe sits on a green plate, backdroppped by a mug with a musician on it and artwork.

We love Soulshine’s colorful decor. | Photo by INDYtoday

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian brunch to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are some restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Indianapolis.

🥕 100% plant-based

10th Street Diner, 3301 E. 10th St. | This delicious diner offers all the classics, minus the meat. Order from a rotating list of specials, plus grab brunch food and plenty of dessert choices.

Three Carrots, 920 Virginia Ave. | The eclectic menu at this Fountain Square restaurant is sure to impress visitors + Hoosiers alike. For newbies — the Southern Bowl is a must-try.

A dish of Korean BBQ on a table outside — Don’t sleep on the Korean BBQ bowl from Three Carrots | Photo via @threecarrotsfsq

🍊 The brunch bunch

Soulshine Vegan Café, 6516 Ferguson St. | Kickstart your morning with the all-vegan loaded burrito and a specialty latte. It also has rotating chia seed puddings that will keep you coming back for more.

Cafe Patachou, multiple locations | Voted one of Bon Appetit’s Ten Best Places for Breakfast in the Country, this spot has several vegan options on its brunch menu. We recommend the vegan omelette made with a garbanzo flour “crepe,” hummus, and cashew ricotta.

🌮 Food trucks

Good Vegan, Bad Vegan, 2401 N. Harding St. | This food truck will hit the spot. If we were to order for you, we’d get the raw tacos made with a spicy kale salad.

Nacho Mama’s Food Truck | This truck has all your cravings — vegan nachos and tacos as well as vegetarian options like the Holy Guacamole Nachos, made with queso blanco and Spanish rice.

Black Leaf Vegan | This family-owned restaurant that specializes in plant-based products has food truck roots. Its vegan loaded nachos are a fan favorite.

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Events

Thursday, Aug. 3

Animals and All That Jazz | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Zoo admission | As the summer heats up, chill out with the smooth sounds of live jazz during this Thursday night concert series — all performances will take place under the Bicentennial Pavilion.
Pilates on the Plaza | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Richard G. Lugar Plaza, 200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Bring your own mat and get free instruction from The Hot Room instructors to strengthen and stretch your body.

Friday, Aug. 4

FoodCon 10 at Harrison Center First Friday | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | FoodCon returns for its 10th year after a three-year hiatus, featuring honey bee education, aquaponic gardening, urban foraging, cooking on car engines, porch parties, and solar cooking.
The Alley | Friday, Aug. 4-Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-8:15 p.m. | The Cabaret, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Experience live music, art, vendors, dancing, and spoken word in a festival-like atmosphere.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Family Flow Yoga | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Colts Canal Playspace, 701 Canal Walk, Indianapolis | Free | Find your flow with the fam at this free yoga class taught by Hot Room Yoga instructors — registration is required.
Indy Eleven vs. Memphis 901 FC | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | Carroll Stadium, 1001 W. New York St., Indianapolis | $15-$75 | Will the Indy Eleven make a comeback after last Saturday’s loss to Louisville? Cheer the team on at home field.
Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival | Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Kan-Kan Indy, 1258 Windsor St., Indianapolis | $10-$45 | Support this film festival which showcases documentaries about the African American experience that inspire socially conscious cultural discourse at The Indianapolis Art Center and Kan-Kan.

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News Notes

Development

After sitting mostly vacant (with the exception of a resilient Dairy Queen) since 2017, the 15-acre Irvington Plaza may be given new life soon. Whether it becomes new housing or a revitalized shopping center, we’ll keep you posted when we know more. (IBJ)

Coming Soon

After 36 years in business, Bloomington-based wing and burger joint BuffaLouie’s announced plans to open its second location in Carmel before the end of 2023. We can’t wait to get our hands on their loaded tots. (IBJ)

Award

Congratulations to the Greyhounds are in order. The Carmel High School girls swimming and diving team was acknowledged as USA TODAY’s Girls Team of the Year. (WRTV)

Festival

ALL IN Music & Arts Festival is coming back to the fairgrounds on Sept. 9-10. Don’t miss your last chance to get tickets before prices go up on Friday Aug. 4. We’re excited to see Tenacious D shredding live.

Cause

The St. Jude Walk/Run fundraising event returns to Indy on Saturday, Sept. 30. Start getting your steps in + register or donate today.

Drink

Ash & Elm’s Cider of the Month — Tropical Hops — has finally been released. Get your hands on it at the taproom, one of its farmers market booths, or even have it shipped to your door.

Shop

Half Moon Brow Studio just launched its first curated shop collection, filled with effortless beauty and fashion products for “urban gypsies.” Check out its picks online or at the Bates-Hendricks studio location at 1544 S. East St. Suite A.

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From the editor

Speaking of veggie eats... Indy VegFest is back this Sunday, Aug. 6. Early access tickets are $22. If you can’t wait, the fest has 200+ listings of restaurants with one or more vegan options on its menu.

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