This is one of my top choices for a breakfast or brunch in Indy. Only a month ago I sang high praises for the McKenzie omelette. Imagine my surprise today when I learned that the new owners changed the recipe for this omelette, by removing the fresh herbs. I tried the new McKenzie, did not hit the spot. It's bland. The goat cheese and herbs had made a delicious combo. On the other hand Jeff, our waiter was delightful and helpful. The cinnamon toast also remains a favorite. Please return the McKenzie to its original recipe. read more

A wonderful little restaurant that seems to be a page taken out of a Gilmore Girls episode. The space is on the smaller side and looks like it's situated in a historic part of town. Many of the shops are adorned with catchy phrases that proudly display their products and services. Cafe Patachou is no different and it's a good thing too. The entire strip along with entering the restaurant felt very cozy and inviting. They greet you so fast and there were a couple tables here and there that were opened when we got in. I ordered the Patachou Classic Sandwich which was a classic sausage breakfast sandwich along with a side of fruit. All of it did its job. Randomly adding ketchup added just enough zing to get me by for the morning. Our waitress was super friendly and quickly fulfilled our requests. I would definitely return on another trip to Indy. Everything was just solid and I bet the other dishes were great too. Also, if you ever order the breakfast potatoes, ask them to be well done. Don't say I didn't tell you about that little gem! read more

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I loved celebrating my birthday here today with friends and my girls over a lovely lunch. A delicious carrot cake was the cream cheese icing on the day. While my girls loved the hot chocolate, piled high with whipped cream, I really enjoyed my seasonal Pumpkin Maple cappuccino. The Green Goddess salad was good and just the perfect portion size. We all arrived at 1:30, and it was about half full at the time. It is a bit noisy, busy and bright, but very upbeat energy. Sitting outside on a warmer day would be really nice. read more

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You can't come to Indy (or live in Indy) without going to Cafe Patachou. This place is so incredibly consistent that it will become a regular stop for you. Pro tip: get the broken yolk meal open faced and make the other piece of bread cinnamon toast. You will not regret it! It's run by an amazing human, which is always a plus, but every employee there will make you feel like family. The vibes are immaculate! read more

Cafe Patachou - Cuban Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've gone to the Stutz location before but this was my first time at the Broad Ripple location! I was sat quickly and our server was very attentive, taking care of us immediately. Our food was great, our cocktails hit the spot and because of the holiday week, it was pretty busy but I could see this location being busy any day due to location. read more

Cafe Patachou - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Patachou is a must visit when I come to Indy. I've been visiting this location for a long time and happy that it's still going strong. Ever since someone told me to get the potatoes well done, my life has changed because that is the cherry on the sundae right there! While I usually get avocado toast, I went with the ricotta scrambled eggs this past time around and it was pure bliss. Service is always solid and you can't go wrong with their self serve coffee bar. While they didn't have the Highlander Grog blend this time around, they had blueberry cobbler which is something different for me! Little parking lot plus street parking aplenty so practice your parallel skills! read more

For all the years I lived in Indy, I never had Patachou! It was a lovely suggestion from my best friend for a hearty and delicious catch up brunch following a whirlwind 24 hour excursion to the 317, albeit a little far from my southside stay. She is celiac so I will go where she can go. It was fairly empty when we met up - between breakfast and lunch on a random Thursday. Being that I hadn't eaten enough the day prior, I inhaled a stack of the famous Patachou Toast before ordering our meal. Plus an omelette, potatoes and another slice of Toast. Unfortunately the Toast is not celiac-friendly so I couldn't share with her. I like that they offer unlimited drip coffee instead of visitors constantly asking for refills. Since I prefer iced/cold coffee over hot, our server was kind to give me a couple cups of ice. She was super kind and gave us the space to catch up, knowing instinctively when to check in with us. Patachou, you're lovely and I'm glad you're still around after all these years. read more

Came for lunch on my short pit stop to visit a friend in Indy in my way to Chicago for the holidays. Came around 12:30 pm on a Friday afternoon. This was such a cute and popular cafe. It was very packed though we did get seated right away. There was so much on the menu that sounded good it was so hard to choose. Normally I'd get 2 things if I can't chose but since I was t going home with leftovers after, I went with the suggestion from the waitress, the Cuban Breakfast. It was so fresh and full of flavor. The spinach jalapeño pesto was amazing. I also liked that they put enough on it to have that sauce in every bite. There was a nice portion of avocado as. The overall portion for the meal was perfect for lunch and I finished every last bite. My friend got the tomato artichoke soup and a waffle and both were also very good. I definitely want to come back here to try more of the menu items. This feels like a healthy farm to table restaurant as they source local and often organic produce. I'm not surprised to learn this is an award winning Cafe in Indianapolis and was named "Top Ten Places for Breakfast in the Country" by Bon Appetite magazine. The founder Martha Hoover has a few other restaurants and bars in Indianapolis so I look forward to trying them all when I'm visiting Indy again. read more

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My partner and I adore Cafe Patachou and have visited many times. It's nearly impossible to find one restaurant that six people can all agree on. After converting our fam into Cafe Patachou fans on our way through Indy last week, convincing everyone to stop here on the way home was easy! The food was excellent as always. It's impossible to have a bad meal here. The service was fast but not rushed, and the space was clean. Do not sleep on this place -- it's a gem! We'll be back next time we're in Indy. read more

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The O.G. I've laughed here, cried here, brought my messy toddler here... and the waitstaff has only shown kindness, comfort, and good humor. It truly feels like a perfect, comfortable neighborhood cafe where you can expect consistent good service and delicious food. Lately, I've been pretty attached to the tomato artichoke soup and turkey club on native gf bread. I also love the Cuban breakfast and waffle. My husband adores the sourdough toast with blueberry preserves. There are great options for kids meals and they all have healthy choices. read more

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Cafe Patachou serves up an amazing chai latte! I stopped in recently for a quick breakfast and ordered a hot chai latte, sourdough and cinnamon toast, and potatoes. My spouse ordered an omelette and their bottomless hot coffee which is an amazing deal! He filled up twice during our meal and even got a to-go cup before we left. The food turned out great, the service was excellent, and the inside was very spacious with lots of seating. Overall it was a lovely experience and I'd definitely come back again for breakfast or brunch if I were in the Indy area. read more

The only place you can get GF Waffles that are delicious in Indy. Also Patachou without a doubt has the best Waffles. This is a throwback from Summer because the porch is the spot to dine. The service is always wonderful (but busy) so be prepared to wait, but you can grab a cup of unlimited coffee while you do. The space is bright and poppy like a comic book. I believe this is the OG Patachou. read more

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I love this place like nobody's business! But I am broken hearted to see the herbs leave the omelet menu. PLEASE BRING BACK THE HERBS!!!!!

Stopped in to Patachou with my family after church for brunch as we often do. Started with the typical coffee while we waited for our table. We were seated quickly and I ordered the Eggs in Purgatory and a side of the pork sausage. This dish was a first time order for me that hit the spot! Loved the Calabrian chilis in the tomato sauce and dipping the toast in it made for a delicious bite. As always, the ambiance and vibe at Patachou were fantastic and will bring us back again soon. read more

Cafe Patachou - Eggs in Purgatory, Pork Sausage Patties, Patachou House Blend Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cafe Patachou has been in my regular brunch and lunch rotation for more than a decade and has never disappointed...until now. I fear we are starting to see the results from the ownership change with cheapened products. The tomato-artichoke soup has always been a consistent staple but was shockingly disappointing today -- it is now very watery, thin, and lacking the thickness and rich flavor it used to have. And the Phat Rabbit sandwich seems to be missing or has significantly reduced its pesto and hummus that made it a tasty vegetarian option. The server even made a remark about lots of recent changes. I would have preferred Martha close the doors rather than let private equity turn Patachou into a disappointment. Let's hope this downward trend of a local favorite doesn't continue. read more

It was my first time at Cafe Patachou. I've heard so many great things about this spot. Their reputation delivered. When we first walked in, they looked really busy. We had to wait alittle bit. Me and my friend got seated at the counter bc we were in a bit of a rush for our lunch break, which we didnt mind. The food came out reasonably fast. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich with chips. and my friend had a salad. We both enjoyed our meals. I would definitely order the chicken salad sandwich again. The sandwich had just the right amount of mayo and the chips complimented the sandwich. We ordered a muffin from the bakery section of the menu, that was the only thing we both werent a fan of. It wasn't exactly what we were expecting. Overall good experience. Would definitely come back and also open to trying other stuff on their menu. read more

Cafe Patachou - Chicken salad sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very chic restaurant. Went for brunch. The cinnamon toast was delicious fruit was fresh and the matcha was amazing ! read more

Cafe Patachou - Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We ordered to go, so not sure what the inside is like but it seemed really busy--so it must be nice. There's outdoor seating, which is a nice option and a parking lot on the side of the building. Always a plus when parking is easy since we have young kids and parallel parking requires one to get out of the car into the street with oncoming traffic. What we got: - smoked salmon bagel Not too salty. Liked all the greens in it. Carrots were a little odd and didn't quite match. It slips out of the sandwich and being raw is not the right crunch--maybe if they pickled it instead. But it was good if you like salmon. - waffle grilled cheese (for kids) Our kids seemed to like it? But they're not super picky. The waffle was doughy--I think I like a soft, chewy inside and crispy outside when it comes to waffles. Maybe someone else with different tastes would say it has a nice chew. The cheese was maybe provolone.. Pretty basic grilled cheese (but minus the benefit of a buttery grilled bread). I think I was expecting more, but it was fine. Maybe we just got the wrong things or it's better there, but it was fine and typical American/gastrofoodie stuff that's popular these days. Not bad, but also not super special. TL;DR Everything felt good/healthy to eat, like not heavy or greasy. Solid lunch/brunch place. read more

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These Chilaquiles are soooo good. Great addition to an already amazing menu. Will be back for these often! read more

Cafe Patachou - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came in for brunch on a Sunday morning. There was definitely a crowd here. We ended up waiting for about 30 minutes and it was worth the wait. The Cuban Breakfast was very tasty, especially with the chorizo. I thought it was going to be a huge portion, but it wasn't too much. It was portioned just right. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely try the other items on the menu. read more

Cafe Patachou - Cuban Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

While we were visiting Indianapolis over the weekend, we debated on if we should go for Saturday brunch to Café Patachou or to another place, and decided to go with Café Patachou. Best decision made that Saturday morning. Food was great and so was the service! We were a walk-in and for a party of 3 we had to wait around 30 minutes. Inside the Café, on the side, there is a counter where you can order coffee and take-outs. We ordered coffee and hot chocolate and walked around the neighborhood. When our table was ready, we received a text. Once we were seated, our server, Nicole, came and explained the menu and gave us recommendation on what to order. When placing my order, I wanted to share my omelette with my husband. Nicole just simply asked if we were sharing based on how I was speaking with my husband and I said "yes." When my food came, my meal was divided into 2 plates for me and my husband to share. I was extremely impressed with the service, how attentive Nicole was with taking our order. We ordered The California Dreamer Omelette, added chicken to it, and it came with Cinnamon toast. We also ordered the Croissant French toast, and from the kids menu, we ordered the waffle with fruits. Every dish was fresh and delicious. They were very generous with the chicken that we added to the omelette. If I had to recommend one thing to get from everything we had, it would be the Cinnamon toast. Get the cinnamon toast! Highly recommend. It was delicious! The coffee was great, and it's self-served. They have coffee flavor of the day, and when we went the flavor of the day was snickerdoodle. It was delicious. I also ordered the preserve mimosa, which was good too. The restaurant was very clean and the staffs were super friendly and attentive and the food was great. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Went here for my second time last week. The omelette portion is great and the cinnamon toast is phenomenal. My arugula was a little floppy so I'd probably sub it out for another side next time; however, I was stuffed after the omelette and toast so I couldn't eat anymore anyway. My friend got the Cuban breakfast and also loved it! Cannot wait to go back and try the chicken salad. read more

Cafe Patachou - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My daughter and I had a mommy/daughter brunch day and we decided on Cafe Patachou. This was our first visit and We arrived 15 minutes before closing time. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our server was so patient, did not rush us, and gave great food recommendations. The entire team at the restaurant was amazing. I loved the location and the ambiance. It's simple and chic. We started with the smoothie and cinnamon toast. Omg, that toast is sooooo delicious. They use sourdough bread for the cinnamon toast and it's everything. My daughter has the egg and cheese omelette. She loved the omelette, but didn't enjoy the amount of cheese on the inside. But She is not a cheese fan. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel and I chose the everything's bagel. Omg, it was so tasty and lite. The cream cheese, red onions, and capers blend so well together on the bagel. I ordered French toast to go and they are probably the some Of the best I've had. We also ordered the brown sugar chocolate chip cookie. The cookie is fire! This restaurant is a cute powerhouse. I can't wait to return. read more

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The food was as good as the lovely, colorful photos looked! I went on a Sunday and found a long line. No matter! It moved very quickly with the great service. Once seated, this is the sort of menu where you struggle because *everything* sounds delicious and fresh. I ultimately chose the power bowl which is loaded with kale, quinoa, and avocado, and then I paid extra to add smoked salmon. Oh my goodness! I loved it. Crunchy, fresh, light, bright. The only thing I might try is swapping out the dressing (a sort of ranch) for green goddess dressing. read more

Cafe Patachou - Power bowl with avocado and smoked salmon (addition) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Indy. Whenever someone visits from out of town, I bring them here for a good breakfast or lunch. My only complaint is that they are only open for breakfast or lunch, and sometimes I get the idea to go there and realize they are already closed. The food is delicious and fresh every time. I have never ordered a bad item. The service is friendly and delightful. Highly recommend. Just make sure you get there before they close for the day. read more

Cafe Patachou - Chicken salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

When I want a great breakfast in Indy, I go to Cafe Patachou. And when I'm at Cafe Patachou, I typically always order the California Dreamer, an omelette with white cheddar, avocado, jalapeño and sour cream. It's just the perfect omelette, and it pairs well with the arugula salad it comes with. Omelettes come with your choice of toast, and if you get anything other than the cinnamon toast at Cafe Patachou, I will give you the side-eye. These guys are making the best cinnamon toast around, and you need it. When I visited, it was fall and pumpkin-everything time, so they had some pumpkin spice coffee available in their carafes. (All coffee is self-dispense. Just grab a coffee cup and pump some out.) I don't usually love pumpkin coffee but this was the BEST pumpkin coffee I've ever had. It was so good that I had three cups of it, black, while I was there. If they have pumpkin spice coffee available when you visit, you also need this, too. Honestly, their pumpkin coffee and cinnamon toast is the perfect little meal in itself. This Cafe Patachou is on the smaller side, but there are tables out on the patio, which look out onto the streets of Meridian Kessler. The parking can get a little iffy when it's busy, but I managed to find a spot in the little parking lot near the restaurant. The service was excellent and super quick, too. read more

Really great local spot near Butler University, enjoyed a quick lunch with friends here!

It's a vibe! Of course there are several locations of Patachou but this by far is my favorite. It's the same menu, however, the vibe is completely different than all the others. Located in the Meridian/Kessler area the location is perfect. They have parking out front, on the side street and a lot. So no worries there (and it's free). There is plenty of outdoor seating (dog friendly) and nice size inside as well. What makes it a vibe you ask? The music. They play 90's/early 2000 hip hop. Like Tribe Called Quest, Drake, Mary J. The list goes on. The people that come in are just cool. Very diverse crowd but everyone is just enjoying themselves. JudgeMent free zone. I love it. We went around 10:30 and was sat right away but as we were leaving there were quite a few people waiting. I don't think you can reserve which is the only downfall. read more

Cafe Patachou - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Life long customer: devastated. No more tuna salad. I've been a patron of Patachou since I was in diapers--when the restaurant was a few doors up the block and Hamaker's was still on the corner. I've ordered the same thing since I was 13, I'm now almost 30--a few years younger than Patachou itself--and discovered today that my tried, true, and trusted order is no longer available. Patachou's signature tuna salad sandwich is gone. To some, this may seem silly to be so upset over. To a Hoosier that grew up around the 49th and Penn area, it's heartbreaking. I understand Martha Hoover may have sold to a venture capital firm. It's really too bad to see the staple menu items get stripped away from the neighborhood that supported the once-single restaurant location into the empire it is today. When I called the restaurant to confirm it really was no longer on the menu, even the server seemed in disbelief it wasn't an option. Really disappointing. read more

Cafe Patachou - 1/2 Sandwich & Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Thus place was popping when my friends and I came in for Brunch. First off I really admire their efficiency. We were wait listed as the sixth in line and was given the wait time of 30 to 45 minutes. I kid you not in about twenty minutes we were already seated at our table. I ordered the hippi omelet and a side of pork breakfast sausage on the side. I never order omelets at brunch placed but ad someone who is trying a bit better to eat healthier this dish called out to me. It was quite good and I did not feel heavy and greasy like I do after at most brunch places I go to. It was really enjoyable. read more

Cafe Patachou - Some omelets and a turkey sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Wow! What a cute neighborhood cafe. I was visiting Indy for a friend's wedding and she had us meet here. It used to be within walking distance of her home so she said she would go here often. And I can totally see why. I wish Vegas had cute little walkable spots like this within neighborhoods. This cafe is truly so cute with such a great patio. We were sitting out on the patio. I'm not a huge breakfast person so I just got a bagel with a side of bacon. I ended up going inside to order a coffee to go. They have a little area where you can walk up and place to go orders which is really nice. My latte was delish! Again, truly a really cute cafe and neighborhood spot. It was poppin on a Friday morning and I can totally see why. read more

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Food is amazing as always. Coffee is delicious, too! Service was great and the atmosphere is always a 10/10. Ill being coming back here in the further. read more

Great! Loved the food selection and the service is wonderful. Thought it would be crowded for a Friday but it wasn't!

I used to go there just to get the cinnamon toast, but the last order I got was lightweight and not at all the same as I remember.Go back to the bread you used to use! read more

The Patachou group delivers consistently quality options all over Indy. I'm a sucker for a company that invests back into the community and with a brand like Patachou Foundation, sustainable choices, and a food and youth-focused non-profit, dining at any of their restaurants is seriously a no-brainer. Cafe Patachou is one of my favorites and the King Ora Salmon Bagel is the best-smoked salmon Bagel in the midwest. The salmon has an excellent smoky flavor, and the garnishment comes together to deliver great big tastes. The menu offers breakfast classics with a conscious and the cafe is quaint and cute. I definitely recommend not just this restaurant, but any of the Patachou options across the city :) read more

Stopped in for a quick brunch before going to shop at the Fashion Mall. I had only been to the downtown location before, but this location doesn't miss either. I got the Cuban Breakfast which is made with rice, beans, a fried egg, avocado, sour cream, cheese and a jalapeño pesto on the side. The dish was good, but adding the jalapeño pesto makes it extraordinary! The pesto does have a bit of a kick, which is likely why it comes on the side so that you can determine how spicy your dish becomes. I normally get an omelette at brunch places but decided to switch it up and I'm glad I did! I also got a plain latte without sweetener and it was a great pick me up even without extra sugar! The service was delightful and we were quickly seated, but make sure to call ahead of time! COVID precautions were in place with social distancing, small capacity, and proper mask use by employees and customers. As well as QR scanning a code to have access to the menu. read more

Cafe Patachou - Cuban Breakfast & Plain Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Cafe Patachou is the perfect brunch spot. I haven't had a bad meal here. My personal favorite is their Ricotta Pesto Toast. It's divine. Cafe Patachou is for a good cause, and it's the perfect place to catch up with friends. read more

Good food, but we (two people) ordered carry out online because we may need to leave and didn't want to trouble anyone with to go boxes and dishes. We sat outside, and were told we couldn't, as we had to be on a list to wait. We didn't know, so apologized, moved, and asked to be put on the list to wait. They said no. We had to awkwardly balance our boxes while sitting on the bench. Four tables were open. Embarrassing, and all we were trying to do was cause less hassle for the staff. read more

Everything about this place is refreshing. From the location to the servers to the fresh food. I wish I can get here more often than I do. Every visit is pleasant. I had the salmon on an everything bagel with the sprouts and cream cheese. It was the perfect start to my day. read more

Cafe Patachou - Cuban Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Had a negative experience this morning. Sat myself at the bar, got greeted, given water, and then I was pretty much ignored. A server kept looking at me, possibly thinking that I wanted to place my order, but she decided to keep dealing with the coffee maker things. Anyway, I left and got better service at a cheaper, unpretentious, chain restaurant downtown. The water at Patachou is very good, so there's that. read more