I love the concept. Reminds me of Riverdale's Pop's Chock'Lit Shoppe. Our server Keegan was great. He gave us a brief background of the resto and we found out that him and his siblings are working there with their sister, Kendall, who's part owner of the place. I always love to support business like this. Local and sort of family operated business. So.. I didn't get to take pictures of my food because I was so hungry and I just had to devour it. The food and shake was good. The shake was served 2 minutes after we ordered them(beat that Steak 'n Shake!). I had their curious flavor, which was mango with fruity pebbles and my friend had their strawberry shake. It was DELISH!! I'd come back for the strawberry shake. A few suggestions to really WOW me: The Mac and Cheese was yummy but very plain and not as warm as I wanted it to be. Their focus on the other items is evident. However, the fries were not what I consider to be a compliment to the American Burger, Fries and Shake. This could have been temperature, lack of salt or maybe the actual product. The burger was good, but perhaps needs a little more umph. I asked for the honey sauce and dazzle sauce. Honey sauce was ok, I was expecting a little more kick to it! The dazzle sauce, the dazzle sauce... it was AMAZING!!! It would be a great sauce for a crab cake patty or calamari. Overall , it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend it and I am definitely coming back! read more

I had a business lunch here on 10/3. The ambience is a little kitsch and cheesy but I think that's the point (hope that's the point?) At the recommendation of our server, Myke, I had the grilled chicken with dazzle sauce and it was fantastic! The French fries were also good although could have had more seasoning - added salt and it was fine. My colleague had the strut burger and said it was awesome. Why not 5 stars? Because they have off-brand craft soda. I always knock off for this because it's just irritating and unnecessary for the consumer. Craft soda is RIDICULOUS and never tastes good. Also - I forgot my reusable straw in my cup and the server came outside to return it to me before I left which was very nice (I'm not sure if they don't have straws at all or if they only have paper straws - either way: I used my own) All in all: you should give them a shot - they're local and in a part of town that really needs more dining options! read more

Do I have to give a star? We waited 20 minutes at the bar and got no service. Servers all around. Slow day, and no attention was paid to us. We were really excited to check out this cool looking venue. We work in the industry, so we are more than patient, but this was just inappropriate. read more

You cannot go wrong here! Except maybe for the cheese sauce because its real and not the cheap fake cheese I have grown to love, lol. Burgers are great! Fries are great! Shakes are yummy! The local made soda is the jam too! read more

Granted my daughter and I went during the day on a Thursday, the service was amazing! The waiter was very attentive to us and explained the menu. I got a double cheeseburger which was delicious, but too big! Which is not a negative. The waiter suggested the vegetables when I asked about the slaw and he was right; so good! My daughter got a milkshake which was so pretty and sooo yummy. You could tell it was a real milkshake. The fries were perfect, too. And, you can't forget about the decor. So fun! read more

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The wait was so worth it!!! We live in the neighborhood and I helped on the crew that got Talbott's together before they opened (years ago on 2002). So I have a special tie to the building. I love the hip ice cream milkshake diner vibe. Can't wait to watch this bring people to our neighborhood. read more

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Very rude about the mask and wanting to serve us!!! This is beyond ridiculous how people act!!! You would think they would want the business. read more

This is one of the few restaurants I've risked eating out at during these trying times. It was definitely my best pandemic dining experience. They're definitely doing everything right to create a safe experience - temperature checks upon arrival, lots of spacing between tables, and a minimal amount of front of house employees to avoid unnecessary crowding. In addition to the safety precautions - the food is great and the service is friendly and you leave feeling very taken care of. Thank you for creating a safe and elevated dining experience during Covid. We'll definitely be back. read more

Always a fun place to get dinner with friends! Their burgers and fries are amazing and the drink selection is so fun and tasty! I got a spike hot cider which was great! read more

Tried the veggie burger and regular fries for takeout. Aside from getting my order wrong (things I wanted added or on the side), the burger itself was pretty good. I liked the flavors, but it was completely falling apart with each bite. Needs some kind of a better binder or maybe should be grilled longer to form a crust. The fries were good, standard. I would try Baby's again for a non-veggie option and try a shake. read more

I really enjoyed our lunch. The smash burgers are epic. Crispy patties with lots of flavor. I would recommend the house burger but you can build your own with very fresh options and unique sauces. Both the fries and onion rings are top notch, and the side salad was great. The salad was not your usual dinky side, but flavorful lettuce and veggies. Cool decor and greet service makes this place a complete lunch spot. read more

Such a quirky, delightful place to eat a burger or grab a milkshake. One night out of the blue, a bus load of drag queens stopped in and paraded around the restaurant. read more

The burgers are good, we ordered it with the bam sauce and a gave it a good taste, they also have a lot of choices for vegetarians. We were not impressed with the chili cheese fries but we ordered with veggie chili. The service was excellent and the place is very cute, read more

Baby's - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Always really good service and really great food. Get the chilli cheese fries with vegan chilli but real cheese and creama, delicious.

Tried Baby's for the first time yesterday and it was fantastic. Ordered Mac n' Cheese and it was some of the best I've had in Indy, the chicken fingers and fries looked great as well. Cocktails were alittle smaller than I would've hoped, but dang they were strong! Will definitely be going again soon to try more. read more

I've eaten at this place several times and used to view this restaurant as possibly the best place to get a burger in Indianapolis(even though it is not particularly close to me compared to other premium burger restaurants in this city). Every previous experience was great except tonight. Seems the grill wasn't nearly hot enough to get crispy edges, so perhaps burgers were left on too long. Burgers did not have the sear I expected, and the meat was thoroughly well done. I got the Strut burger, and the cheeses was not melted and not warm. Combined with the chilled mango chutney on the bottom bun, this led to a less than lukewarm burger. My son's burger was similar. Given the quality of the burgers, and since I am now required to go to the counter to place my order and I do not have a waiter checking on me(would much rather have told the waiter about this than doing it here except no one asked us how the food was after delivery), I will not be back. read more

Super cute diner vibe restaurant! Haven't eaten here yet but came buy to grab some milkshakes. We were seated quick and also got the shakes fast. A little pricey but they were delicious so I can't complain. Our bartender Kendall was very sweet and had a great personality! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Baby's - Strawberry milkshake - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I really wanted to love this place. Great location, ambiance is on point, wait staff was nice, boozy milkshake was good. The broasted chicken consisted of an extremely crunchy, bland, slightly bitter coating. Very little actual chicken, except for the breast, which had a good amount of meat once you cracked the coating away. I usually love crispy chicken skin, but to be honest, it was unpleasant and disappointing. The mushrooms were basic and okay. The loaded mac n cheese had a nice flavor but the noodles were so mushy that it was Just a cheesy, bacon/jalapeño pudding. The food is overpriced, based on a lack of care and attention to how the food was prepared and served. There are so many local eateries around Indy. I hope Baby's ups their game. read more

Excellent smash burgers! A list of choices for toppings - tonight I had a Single Smash Burger with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and sautéed mushrooms... with a side of fries! Was delicious! Bright and cheerful decor in an airy environment, the restaurant would make a great location for large groups! Family friendly! read more

The smash burger with American and Gouda is legit the best hamburger I've ever had in my life. All week I dream of this burger and when I order it every Friday my dream comes true. Hamburgers are usually not my go to food when I go out to eat or order delivery, but this burger is on my top 5 favorite things I've ever tasted list. The fries, cheese sauce, and chocolate shake accompany the burger delightfully. I want this meal on my deathbed. Love you baby. read more

First off LOVE the decor! It's so pink and fun. Like a modern dine and our server was so chill and friendly and laid back but attentive. I expected the food to WOW me more. I ordered a single burger and fries. The milkshake, however was DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back for the drag show and karaoke! They are so inclusive and welcoming there! read more

We had company from out of town & took them to try Baby's. It is a fresh 50s esq elevated diner concept. They called it a "dive diner" which is a stretch given the decor and neighborhood. There was a chandelier, not quite a dive but ok. I was pretty impressed with the unique ambiance and friendly staff. It was a packed house but we only waited 30 min to be seated and food was timely. The restaurant was open concept & had a glowy pink hue and several artistic elements including a custom bar top. The menu is a simple smash burger and ala cart side offering. They also do broasted chicken. The standout for me was the burger and mac. The ultimate casual comfort food. The burger patties are thin and lightly crisped on the edge from being smashed on the grill. The bun was fresh and grilled (important detail). What was the most interesting element was the toppings. You can make your own easily- but I ordered the Baby's strut burger which had Gouda, lime aioli (Dazzle Sauce), and mango chutney. It was full flavor- savory and slightly sweet. I would definitely recommend it. There were lots of side options but the Mac and cheese was a creamy white cheddar and corkscrew pasta, it was really good. We also got a boozy milkshake (double chocolate) pictured. It was good not great, not an "8.00 milkshake " by any means. I had a throw back to Pulp Fiction/Jackrabbit Slims moment. I would definitely go back. Particularly if you are in the mood for the quintessential diner burger and aren't trying to eat healthy. Price point was a little higher than average and I really don't like ala cart sides esp at that price - but the portions and quality are pretty good. 5/5 read more

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Such a great addition to indy. I really liked the appetizer of the white barbecue sauce and jalapeño on top of French fRIes. The burger was a specialty but I wasNt super impressed, I loved the milkshake though. I would definiteLy go back for friess and milkshake though! It's very pricey! read more

Went to Baby's finally after wanting to try it, great atmosphere and amazing food! Cocktails were fun and delicious and the pup loved her treats they gave to us! Will return most definitely! read more

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Good place, but not a five star for me- I'm not just giving those away. Either way, I LOVE the decor, so bright and colorful. I would go again if someone wants to go, but I don't need to because there wasn't anything in particular (on their menue) that intrigued me to that extent. Definitely worth a visit, love the oocation/neighborhood, and it is SOOOOO CUTE! read more

I love baby's and so does my whole family every experience so far has been pleasant.. this is about the drag brunch I enjoyed the brunch it was nice Butttttt , I felt like the queens only walked around and lip sing and collected tips and they expect a tip . Only one drag on the April 2nd brunch actually gave a performance and danced and did the splits which totally got my attention and was worth every bit of the experience everyone els was beautiful but didn't give a show I really wish for more the food and staff were amazing . Bring $20 in ones you will need it !! read more

Smelled like farts. Everyone just kind of seemed bewildered about the fart smell but nobody did anything to change the fart smell. NOR did anybody take responsibility for having "dealt it" read more

This restaurant was very welcoming. It felt like everyone was welcome no matter who you are. The ambiance was very fun! Just from looking at the outside you would not expect to see such a bright, pink and sparkly place in the inside. They have very limited seating on the inside but they have sparkly pink booths lining the inside of the walls. They have outdoor seating as an option that is decorated with string lights. I felt like they have really great promotion to what upcoming events were going to be at the restaurant, such as drag brunches and shows. I had gone to the restaurant a few times before this past visit. This was the first time I had been there since they put in walk up cashiers at the front of the restaurant. I was kind of disappointed with this because we didn't have people waiting on us. I had gone with a few of my friends this day and the owners mom happened to be there as well. She was quite rude in the fact that she wouldn't let my friend order a kids meal while I was able to. That wasn't fair and she ended up wasting half of her meal anyways. Other than the subpar service at the cash register, we were able to go and refill our drinks whenever we wanted. This was a neat feature because we didn't have to wait for a server to be on top of refilling our drinks. We sat ourselves at our table and the food came out fairly fast. We got everything that we ordered and nothing came out wrong. The food was very good. My favorite dish that they offer is the loaded shoestring fries. The presentation makes them look as amazing as they taste. Overall, I had a pretty good experience here at Baby's looking past the minor hiccup. read more

The shakes were the best thing on the menu. Terrible service. Condescending attitudes by staff. Food was over salted and subpar at best.

5/5 hands down! We've held out on coming to Baby's which was such a mistake. This place is incredible! We shared a chocolate milkshake with peanut butter whiskey, which was delicious! The shake itself was perfectly chocolatey but the addition of the peanut butter whiskey puts it over the top. Then we got the baby's burger and the broasted chicken sandwich with a side of their loaded Talbott fries. All of their food was amazing! I highly recommend coming with a very empty stomach! read more

Super kid friendly. Their signature burger is delicious and we liked the fried chicken too. Our server was great, but the restaurant was SO empty for lunchtime. I hope the make it! read more

My boyfriend and I went and we loved it so much we've been back 2 more times. The burger is what keeps me coming back. Highly recommend. We have sat outside to eat all 3 times but the inside decor is absolutely amazing. It's one of our new favorite spots. read more

The atmosphere was awesome however the food was just okay. The Mac & Cheese was bad and we were told that it's never the same from week to week. Overpriced for what the food was. Would go back for drinks only though. read more

Very good... Chicken was fantastic. Good friendly service. Enjoyed the patio and talked about what we will be trying on the next visit.

Went to Baby's on Saturday night around 8pm, no wait for outside seating. Lively crowd was there. Service was great, and everything tasted fantastic. I would highly recommend the burger, onion rings, and the street fries with bacon and jalapeño. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Good food good people. Wonderful atmosphere. I plan on supporting this business in any way I can.

We received excellent service and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Baby's Strut Burger was spot on.. and I'm usually not a fan of fruit (mango chutney in this case) on meat. However, the salad, fries, and Mac n' cheese were mediocre, and the fried chicken had more crispy coating on it than chicken; Plus, the flavor of the chicken overall was bland. I tend to like more zest, spice, and nuance to my food. If you're looking for blander versions of a few Southern favorites, then I'd encourage you to try it out. Otherwise, I think there is better Southern/American food elsewhere in Indy. I appreciate this business's practices (locally sourced food), and I suspect the drink menu is worth trying out with friends on the patio again. read more

Had great service and the food was so good! Everyone was super friendly from the initial greeting at the door throughout the entire service! The sweet lady who was bartending created drinks off of what I liked, so I enjoyed seeing her inventive style and the drinks were so good! Chicken tendies, loaded potato fries, single burger with American, tomato, and bleu chz crumbles with the Sunday sauce- everything was soo good!! Looking forward to going back and checking out the brunch! read more

The burgers are on the pricey side. Fries are not included paid $20 for a chicken burger and fries (had a water) service was not the best. The food was good not bad crispy chicken but probably won't be back. read more

I don't get the smash burger craze but apparently people are here for it. I'm rating them high because my dislike probably isn't with Baby's it's just a preference of wanting my burger to not be smashed. They have a lot of burger and chicken options as well as veg friendly items. The place is gorgeous and our waitress was very informative and gracious. The reason why I'd come back is their consideration to people with children. Whoever thought about making magnetic tables is an absolute genius. read more