Cafe Soleil is amazing! It's located inside Eskenazi Hospital (the east-south building) and is a sit-down restaurant with amazing food, low prices, and they pay people fairly so there's no tipping. Woo! The salad bar has everything you could want - spinach, arugula, many toppings, fresh fruit, sunflower and chia seeds, plenty of meat including shrimp, and much more...for only $7.99 or $4.99 in addition to an entree. They have a healthy special of the day low in calories for around $5.99 - I like the salmon with cucumber sauce and peas. They have a regular special of the day as well. Once it was stuffed shells with chicken in Alfredo for $8.99 and that was great! On Fridays the salad bar becomes a hot buffet in addition to salad - sometimes it's BBQ (pulled pork, chicken, etc) or tacos, etc. All this plus salad bar is only $11.99. Their chili is one of the best bowls of chili I've had! I honestly have loved everything. Service is amazing. And Eskenazi employees get 10% off! They have a to-go Cafe Soleil next door as well. It includes anything from the menu plus has awesome and inexpensive fro-yo, Scholars Inn bakes goods, and more local snacks! read more

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I ordered the Better Than Your Mama's Meatloaf and it was actually pretty decent. Definitely not better than my mothers but it was better than a lot of restaurants. read more

Cafe Soleil - Better than your mama's meatloaf - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If you are near Eskenazi Health and craving tasty food, Cafe Soleil is your spot. Wait...good food IN a hospital? Say it ain't so! Dear friends, I would not lead you astray. Please read on. Located within the Fifth Third Office Building on the first floor just past the Starbucks, Cafe Soleil is hands down my place to go when needing tasty food. They also happen to house my salad bar of choice. So fresh. So tasty. Great variety. Proteins rotate every day -- so you can expect chicken, salmon, shrimp, turkey, ham, tofu, and others in some combination every day. Some of the fresh leafy ingredients are even grown on the top of the Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center (7th floor) on the Sky Farm! If you dine in, it is an all you can eat salad bonanza. If you opt to take it out, you can fill that plastic clamshell to the tippy top and jam pack it full of tasty topping goodness. Either way, it's less than 8 bucks. Yes, you read that correctly. 8 bucks. They usually even include some type of dessert on the bar. True story. Speaking to the rest of the menu, all items are very well priced and tasty. The *only* thing I have had that I did not care for was the honey crusted chicken breast (dry as all get out), but other than that -- amazing. They have baked onion rings that my co-worker craves on the daily. OH! Don't forget to ask about the $5 heart healthy meal of the day. Yes, $5 for a whole healthy meal. And a little known fact? You don't tip your server here. All servers are paid an hourly wage by Eskenazi and cannot accept tips. Just sit back and enjoy! :) read more

I think if Café Soleil was located anywhere else, I would give it 3 stars. However, if you're located on the far northwest side of campus and unable to leave, you're pretty much stuck with hospital cafeteria food (or Duos, thankfully)....so, Café Soleil can seem like a partial miracle. You are seated, you are waited upon, and your food comes out on real plates with actual silverware and a cloth napkin. Best of all, the menu prices are incredibly cheap, especially when compared to the lower quality, but just as expensive, nearby cafeteria options. Since the café's employees agreed to forego tips in exchange for a living wage, you are not required to tip. And if you do tip, the tip is supposedly donated to a charity/foundation. The food is average-to-good, depending on what you order. I've been happy with the grilled chicken nachos, which are dressed with black beans, olives and pico de gallo. It avoids the nuclear-orange nacho sauce and is not too greasy. Many of my co-workers have gushed over the ribs special...yes, ribs...at a hospital café. I would recommend avoiding a visit exactly at noon, since it appears a lot of Eskenazi medical personnel and Riley defectors swarm the place and you sometimes have to wait for a table. Café Soleil is not part of the main Eskenazi Health building, but located next to the Starbucks on the 1st floor of the attached Fifth Third Bank building. read more

Cafe Soleil - Loaded nachos w. grilled chicken - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Who knew this place existed? I didn't, until a counterpart told me about it! Basically Cafe Soleil is a sit down restaurant (I believe run by Eskenazi Health?) where tipping is not allowed/required and has many options (including a salad bar at lunch). I've been here twice and both dishes have been delicious and the price point right on target. Most recently I came here with my work partner and got their version of huevos rancheros...wow! So flavorful and served over rice instead of the traditional tortilla. In addition, our server was so friendly and accommodating. I'd come here every day if I could! read more

Cafe Soleil - CS's version of huevos rancheros...yum! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Seriously, for the quality & value at Cafe Soleil, it's easily THE best kept secret in Indy. Healthy food doesn't have to mean only salads (though they do have a great salad bar), and the food at Soleil aims for healthy but doesn't skimp on flavor or variety. They recently implemented themed lunch buffet on Fridays, and they also rotate through seasonal menu offerings so you never feel bored with the choices here. My current obsession is the tuna steak available from their summer menu. It comes with a tomato/cucumber salad for $9. Nowhere else in Indy is feeding you healthy delicious food like Soleil. read more

Cafe Soleil - Tuna steak (currently on their summer menu) - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I spend my day between the IUPUI campus and VA medical center, and been lucky enough to run into this restaurant inside the third fifth building connected to Eskenazi Hospital. This restaurant is a sit down restaurant, there is no mandatory tipping (but you can leave cash at the table for your server), and there are plenty of food options. Food ranges from meatloaf platter to spicy tofu stir fry, essentially whatever your craving they probably have something for you. There is brunch served, a salad bar, and occasionally a hot buffet bar. The prices are unbeatable for the quality of food you get. I have had delicious, filling lunch for under $8 (which is great because student money needs to go a long way). If you find yourself near Eskenazi and need a place to eat, definitely try this place out. ALSO they have take out orders, so for those who need food to-go they got chu. read more

OK...so I'd normally never write a review for a hospital cafeteria or any other hospital based food service, but honestly, this is nothing like anything I've ever seen in terms of hospital food service options. Cafe Soleil is located on the first floor of the new Eskenazi Hospital and it is, believe it or not, a real restaurant. They have table service, cloth napkins, real dishes, etc. The menu features a great variety of healthy and, based on what we had today, tasty options! The previous version, in the old Wishard, was good, but impossible to find, tucked away somewhere in a corner of an upper floor. I had grilled shrimp skewers, and, believe it or not, the shrimp were cooked perfectly. They were served with a sweet chili glaze, cilantro rice, and grilled peppers and onions. The price tag? $5.50. My co-workers had a salad and a wrap sandwich both of which also looked fresh and delicious. Service was very quick and the servers were friendly and attentive. They take orders electronically on tablets and the system seems to work well. FYI even though the service was great, tipping is not allowed here; which we learned when we tried to leave one! The atmosphere is sunny, and filled with green plants. There is nothing about this restaurant that would suggest it is in a hospital. The group of us who went here today work on the medical campus, and had been watching the construction of the new hospital, and had heard the tales of the rooftop garden, and that there would be a restaurant that served the food grown there. I'm sure they're not harvesting anything yet, but I now actually believe the stories are true! There is an actual restaurant, in a hospital, serving fresh, affordable food. We will be regulars. As an added bonus, there is a cafe Soleil express next door that has frozen yogurt. We had to stop there of course! Yummy and a great end to a nice lunch. If you are looking for somewhere to eat on the IUPUI/IU med center campus, do not miss this great new addition! read more

Whenever, you're at Eskenazi Health Hospital you should have lunch at Cafe Soleil, or if you're in the area. The lunch menu has definitely changed over the years. On, Fridays there are different themes for the buffet like last Friday May 10th it was seafood from fried butterfly shrimp, salmon patties, fish, pasta with shrimp. The menu including buffet does offer healthy food choices for everyone. One, of my favorite meals for lunch is the turkey burger, with only mayonnaise, side of skillet mac and cheese, and sweet tea to drink. Cafe Soleil is located in the Fifth Third Bank building. The food variety are turkey burger, ground beef burger, chicken pot pie, chilli, soup, salad, ribs. Etc, and now desserts. read more

Healthy and delicious for an amazing price, Eskenazi has a great thing going with it's Cafe Soleil ! This restaurant is probably the best value in the city. The menu is full of fresh and delicious choices, but the best value is probably their salad bar. So many options and unlimited visits, it's definitely a bang for your buck. The Seriously Amazing Club is excellent, and lives up to it's name, the Fruit and Nut Salad is a great choice as well. They also have a Sunday Buffet brunch that looks AMAZING!!! They deliver as well so if you can't visit the restaurant you can still get their great food at their amazing prices delivered to you. read more

Cafe Soleil - Fruits and Nuts Salad - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cafe Soleil is a lovely oasis in the middle of an otherwise bustling public hospital. It is a sit-down, real-live restaurant, located on the first floor of the Fifth Third Bank Building on the main Eskenazi Health campus. The prices are exceptionally reasonable ($7 will easily cover an entree and a side), and as the employees are paid by Eskenazi Health, they have a no-tip policy ensuring that everyone receives the same level of service. The menu is varied, and consists of several delicious appetizers (hummus with pita, bruschetta, nachos), entree-sized salads, burgers (including a black bean burger), sandwiches, and wraps. There are always 2 daily specials, and a soup-of-the-day. One relatively new addition is the salad bar, which can either be ordered as your entree, with unlimited trips (buffet-style), or as a side (only one trip, so pile your plate high). It's totally worth it, as the fresh mozzarella and roasted zucchini salad are quite delicious. As hospital dining options go, Cafe Soleil sets the bar way, way high. read more

The reason that I give 4 is because of the price and food are coincided. The menu that I will recommend is the ribs and half & half, Po boy shrimps half wrap and cafe Cobb salad. It's the best sneak out of clinic choice! read more

Cafe Soleil - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If you are looking for portion and calorie control you have come to the right place. I had todays special meatloaf with mashed potatoes gravy and corn on the cob. Im not typicaly into meatloaf but I love gravy and potatoes. The meatloaf was actually pretty good as was the mashed potatoes and gravy, but being a lover of carbs there was not enough. The corn on the cob was over cooked. The price is good for the amount you get. Service was good and there is no tipping. Servers dont make the pathetic wage like at a normal restaurant. The Cafe is in the adjacent building from hospital with a 5th3rd that is not a bank and offer no banking services. There is also a Starbucks and a quick grab version of the Cafe. They also offer a pretty good salad bar and quite a few menu options. I would choose this over Duo that is located outside the hospital. I also loked liked the warm earth tones and windows looking out to the patio. read more

Cafe Soleil - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The restaurant is located on the property of Eskenazi Health's campus so it is convenient for staff and families of patients that come to the hospital or clinics. The food and the options are high quality and they try to use only fresh and local to Indiana options. Their Santa Fe salad is highly recommended and also a refreshing lunch. read more

Such a great lunch experience! Tonya and Dave were amazing and so friendly. You definitely don't feel like you're in a hospital cafeteria here. Salad bar = 10/10. We will be back! read more

Seriously the absolute best restaurant in downtown Indianapolis, and most people don't even know about it! The Sunday Brunch was beyond amazing for under 12 bucks, and they even had prime rib and shrimp! The lunch menu is crazy affordable, and they use fresh Indiana ingredients like Fischer Farms Beef and United Pies fruit cobblers! The free parking validation was a nice touch... I'll be back next Sunday! read more

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The best-ever lunch experience dining in a hospital. The menu is exceptionally health-friendly with many, many vegetarian options, and also plenty of main-dish meats for those who enjoy beef, poultry, fish, etc. The service was great - and no tips allowed because servers are apparently technically hospital staff (and they were so friendly!). The menu listed calorie count by all of the items. I got a cobb salad with a side of fries (a little healthy with the no-so)... they were both really great. If you have a casual work meeting on or near the hospital or IUPUI campus, I would absolutely recommend this spot. read more

The food here is so good and very reasonably priced. I had a buffalo chicken sandwich with cottage cheese. All very good. Feels strange not to tip since the service is so good. read more

5 stars for what is, a restaurant in a hospital with sit down dining! The loaded nachos with chicken is my go-to meal. The buffalo chicken Cobb salad has always been fresh and delicious. Always satisfied with the quick and friendly service. A menu with lots of options. Have heard patrons that after going there for over a year, wish they could have a new/refreshed menu. read more

Great atmosphere. Unexpected quality of food for the price. Salmon sandwiches were delish. The variety was wonderful on the Sunday brunch buffet. Dave is an excellent host! So happy we made a trip to the hospital for Sunday brunch! We will be back. read more

As a visitor fron Illinois I enjoy the great food variety of Indy and find the smaller less pretentious places a welcome relief from the trendy posers with prices to match. Located within the Eskanazi hospital and across from a lovely park and Riley hospital it s also minutes from IUPUI dental clinic and the downtown. I stumbled on it when early to my dental and looking for respite. The word comfort sums up the whole package. The cafe is warm and restful with a bank of windows on two sides and a lovely view of the park. The wait staff treats you like you should want to be treated...happy to review food items and patient with questions and requests. They actually seem to care more about your experience than the tip they might receive. It s like going to your best friend s house with the mother who could and did like to cook...and see you satisfied and full. I guaruntee ..you WILL be full. No fussy plates that seemed to be tasty but were so small you weren t sure. No gargantuan portions with little flavor. Here you get satisfying portions with fresh and natural ingredients ..many of which are local. They understand it s good to have a healthy appetite.. Pricewise all items are under 10 aside from the buffet which is a couple dollars more and I wish included tea or lemonade. It was laden with 3 kinds of meat and sooo many old school sides I wanted to come on a day I could do it justice. I ll say right here that vegetarians have more than enough options as well. The salad bar had 3 types of greens and numerous toppings at 8 dollars and was just that, having no desserts or sides included that I noticed. Added on to a meal for an additional 4. Sandwhiches were basic burgers with toppings...which would soon add up so hopefully they will do some combo choices as I like to see a total. Though I respect it was spelled out on the menu and not led into by wait staff who surprise you on the bill as often happens. Other choices were toasted cheese and some pretty amazing and well proportioned soups. One bowl and I wish I d stopped there.. There were other choices and dessert looked good though the menu was small enough to ensure the quality remained the priority. The desserts looked enticing and they offered carry out on the buffet as well which is great as outside the hospital is a stunning outdoor seating area that in season is delightful with a waterfall, graded wading pool, music and events. The hours are 10:30 to 2:30 I believe and they have now added a breakfast buffet...For all tlose that aren t able to catch them during the week they have added a luncheon buffet for 11 or so on Sundays and something special for Easter Do yourself a favor whether you remember when supper was worth showing up for or you want to see why you should learn to cook. The manager is attentive the staff friendly...you ll feel like you have found a home you want to visit at CAFE SOLEIL!! read more