A must go, for a solid German lunch and bakery trip!…read more Everything was perfect from the charming shop to the amazing service and ohhh the German chocolate cake.

The food was not very good, the pastries tasted stale, like they are not made there. One of the…read moreassociates was nice, the rest acted like they didn't want us to be there. I don't know how many African Americans come thru here but it's not worth the poor service and food especially the price. There are a few small tables if you wanted to eat there. The place is full of little statues and items that I guess represent Germany. Full on gnomes, if you like that sort of thing, which I do not. It's very crowded inside as well. I heard this place was good but I wasn't a fan. It's been there a long time so if you like like German themed decor and food give it a try. Maybe I just had a bad day.

I absolutely love this store and the location. It reminds me of the Marsh store that use to occupy…read morethis space. When you first walk in you are greeted with a wonderful produce selection. I always go for any of the Indiana grown they have. Service is always top notch.

This is a fun spot! Highlights: the hanging banana exhibits, the BYO trail mix station, and the fun…read morelocal finds hidden throughout. The space feels massive and I feel like I often miss what I came there for because it's laid out a bit differently than what I'm used to, but whenever I'm here, I make sure to pick up some Fresh Thyme A2 milk (local milk that doesn't hurt your stomach... such a win) and Native Bread (the best GF bread around... delicious). I also picked up one of the trending banana waters this week and I was shocked at how good it was. It's literally a can of water with real banana in it which I know sounds weird but was strangely delicious. Try it! #banagua

Flora is such a great addition to the Irvington neighborhood! I needed to pick up some Circle's ice…read morecream pints and was grateful to have an excuse to finally check out this sunny spot. You'll notice signage for "Paul's Flower Shop" out front, then you're in the right place. Turn slow off Washington if you can as it is a little steep drive. If you're trying to stock your pantry with local brands, products with clean ingredients, and fresh produce, then make sure to make Flora part of your routine. As we all continue on our sustainability journeys, Flora is also a great resource for learning how to make more plastic-free swaps into your cleaning and bodycare routines. I'm so excited for Indy that shops like this are becoming the norm and being welcomed with open arms. Indy is so lucky to have Jesse - the mind and face behind Flora - helping us all on our planet positive paths!

I am so thankful for markets like Flora with local, sustainable products, and I'm even more…read morethankful to have it located in my neighborhood. Flora is in a beautiful, historical home turned grocery store and has two parking spots out front along with additional room along their drive. It's easy to see the care in each product sourced and sold by Flora. They had some of my local favorite brands like Amelia's Bread, Tinker Coffee, Blue Mind Roasters, Circle's Ice Cream, Native Bread, and many more. They had a great range of products everything from local produce (some grown by hand by the owner!) to nut butters and eco-friendly household cleaners. I love their vegan and gluten free options that are inclusive to those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Jessee, the owner, was so personable and welcoming. She shared a little about her vision of the space with me and reasoning for opening the store. It was clear she loves the neighborhood and the work that she's doing. Their refill bar is opening soon, and I look forward to checking it out!

After seeing this storefront for years, I finally went inside!…read more I was in the market for a raffle basket for the Midwest Regional meeting for Soroptimist, a nonprofit empowering women & girls. I wanted a unique basket that celebrated Indianapolis (since I'm part of the Indy Metro Club.) What a treasure trove of Indiana products! Even more impressive was the staff expertise in creating a beautiful basket/bag/box for presentation! I will visit them again to buy unique gifts!

I'm not sure how I've lived in Indy for so long and never entered into this precious little piece…read moreof Indiana tradition. I stopped in today to create a gift basket for some clients. Now only do they have an enormous selection of Indiana made products, candies, snacks and apparel, but they also worked some of my company goodies into the basket. They were kind, attentive and so welcoming. This was a true Hoosier hospitality experience and I can't wait to come back when I have more time to look around. Proud to be a Hoosier (not an IU Hoosier, but you get it )

I went in for filets. There were two in the case and the butcher was working on cutting a…read moretenderloin so I asked for 6 and went about shopping. These are the WORST steaks I have ever gotten. They were all tied with butcher string which should have been my first tipoff. They were practically scraps held together with string. I couldn't get a good temp on most while cooking and when I finally cut it, it literally crumbled apart. And I cooked to medium rare. $75 and what a waste. Never again.

Manager is extremely rude to customers. Has been rude to me on more than 1 occasion. Not sure how…read morehe still works there.

It was crowded the day before Thanksgiving but we managed to browse around and find some…read more"treasures." We always love coming here and struggling with what candy to get, they have so much variety to choose from. I found a new favorite, Malted Milk Balls. They are so much bigger than the kind found in a movie theater box. My old favorite, Milk Chocolate Cherry Cordials, turned out to be one of granddaughter's faves too. I should have bought more, much more. She tried a Mud Ball for the first time and loved it. Of course we had to pick up some milk chocolate and dark chocolate caramels as well. Martinsville Candy Kitchen is a popular destination when in the downtown area. Right now you can watch the new addition being built onto the old courthouse and see the renovations taking place. The entire city block is undergoing a dramatic change from what it used to be right across the street from the Candy Kitchen.

We couldn't have been more pleased with our special order of 100 Buckeye candies. This was for a…read moreCelebration of Life where the person being honored had been known for her quality and delicious Buckeyes. The staff was so friendly and helpful on the phone. The candies came beautifully wrapped and divided in boxes, everyone was so complimentary, delicious delicate chocolate and airy and light peanut butter was just perfection. Thank you for being a part of this most important event in such a sentimental way.

Found this gas station/restaurant on Yelp to try for lunch while in the area. Full disclosure: I…read moredidn't realize it was a gas station until I arrived! But I was intrigued, so figured I'd check it out. Now I had no idea what Leo's offered until I went in. Think gas station/convenience store offering locally made food items, freshly prepared bowls/drinks and kolaches. Second guilty admission: never had a kolache. The nice woman behind the counter helped me choose (they were buy one, get one free)! So I chose one egg and cheese, and one spinach and cheese. They were warmed in an oven while I went to grab a coffee and use the restroom, which was very clean and well-stocked. Pro tip: if you want a latte or another specialty coffee, order at the counter. If you want to make your own, go to the coffee bar. It's less expensive, plus they have a variety of sweeteners, Torani syrups, and assorted creamers (including plant-based). The cash register employee let me know when they were ready to go, and my grand total was less than $6. I picked up a few hot sauce packets from the condiment bar and sat down in the dining area to eat. The kolache itself is essentially a small, light sandwich. The bread was soft, with a hint of sweetness. The egg and cheese combo was perfect for my light lunch! I had a bite of the spinach and cheese kolache before I left, which was even more flavorful and cheesy! Can't wait to have it tomorrow morning. The cafe also features freshly prepared smoothies, coffee drinks, salad/potato/pasta bowls as well as soups, with a rotating soup of the day. There's truly something for every taste. I was really pleased with this fun gas station mash up, and will absolutely drop in again when in the area!

Very clean inside, staff greeted customers as they walked in. The young lady behind the counter was…read moreattentive and nice. Bathrooms were clean, great selection of various snacks and beverages.

Every time my husband and I take the dogs hiking at Fort Ben we stop in for some beers at Triton…read moresince their patio is dog-friendly. We've never had a bad experience and this time was no different. Our server was so sweet and immediately brought out a big water bowl for the dogs and gave us her favorite beer recommendations. Since it had briefly rained earlier in the day there were only a couple of other people who opted to sit on the patio, so it was really peaceful. We tried a little bit of everything since they offer several beer sizes. I tried all of the sours (the green tea + guava is my favorite to get in the summer) and my husband had several of their IPAs. We did not get food on our most recent trip, but we always love what we order when we do!

Triton Brewing Company I had and was a part of my lost series that was once deemed unrecoverable…read moredue to a destroyed phone but was later recovered thanks to physical notes that were recovered. The beer I had was the Magnificent Amber. Another amber ale as I was drinking a lot of those back then. Flavor highlights is a hoppy sharpness, a toasty malt flavor and a caramel finish. The body is smooth which is great. Definitely a great amber and one worth returning for!

Wow!!! This is such a great spot in the Speedway area. My husband and I came for lunch. The…read morerestaurant has a cool vibe inside and is very unique. They had a seasonal menu and regular menu. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. I ordered the date latte, iced and this was one of the best lattes I've had in the city. I ordered the fried green tomato sandwich and added bacon to make a delicious BLT. This was seriously one of the best sandwiches I've had. The flavors were so good, it had fresh veggies, the most delicious bread and sauce. They have a market side where you could run in and order from the pasty display, grab a latte or shop for some local grocery goods. I can't wait to come!!

Borage Market is such a cute space and a great concept, so I really wanted to like it more than I…read moredid. The market has a fun selection of local goods, and the whole space feels thoughtfully designed. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The breakfast sandwich came from a warmer, and the croissant had become soft and mushy. The egg was a firm, precooked square, and the bacon was limp. The pepper jam was delicious and easily the best part, but it could not make up for the lack of texture in the rest of the sandwich. The chocolate croissant looked beautiful and had plenty of visible layers, but it was surprisingly dense and breadlike rather than light and flaky. Our cold brew and matcha were both good, although the matcha did not have much flavor despite being freshly whisked. Service was also slow and strangely disengaged, which made ordering feel more awkward than it needed to be. There is a lot to like about the atmosphere and idea behind Borage, but the execution during this visit did not live up to the presentation. Definitely going to have to try a sit down brunch next time.

First thing to get out of the way - the atmosphere. Yes, There is mild potty humor related to the…read moremispronunciation of the planet Uranus. It's all a very third grade level. If you can get past that, you will enjoy the excellent ice cream and family-friendly facility. A lot of the gift store items are potty humor related but if you have the slightest sense of humor you'll be able to enjoy yourself. There are lots of fun attractions like putting your hand in the aliens mouth, Putt-Putt golf, and other fun stuff. They have a newsletter and many different types of fudge. The potty humor for the fudge amps up to 5th or 6th grade humor. If you survived Elementary School, you should be able to handle this. Visit their website to see the level of humor expected. Again, the ice cream was excellent and served by a staff of teens. The facility was clean and I like the use of graffitied vintage chairs and furniture in the ice cream eatery. Keep an open mind when you visit and remember that off color jokes don't injure or change the taste of really good ice cream!

Marketing: A+ Facility: A…read moreMajority of Staff: A Fudge Selection: D Fudge Counter Service: D With all the hype and impressive marketing, I expected fudge so extraordinary it had been launched past Uranus. Unfortunately, the fudge counter barely made it off the launchpad. When I approached, I encountered a very self-important "fudge technician" who apparently didn't give a fudge. He offered no assistance, announced that he needed to go somewhere else in the building "to work on something," and, while walking away, asked someone else to help me. After all that buildup, I was surprised to find only about eight varieties of fudge. At $20 per pound, you'd better hope one of those limited choices sends you over the moon--because the counter service certainly won't.