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    Luize James

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Gather Around BBQ - Pulled Chicken Sandwich

    Gather Around BBQ

    4.2(72 reviews)
    0.8 km

    With only one free night in central Indiana, I was so lucky to happen upon Gather Around BBQ's…read morebrick and mortar location. Dinner there was the unexpected highlight of my trip. I ordered the half-rack of ribs, which were impossibly tender and flavorful. Jalapeño Poppers and Mac and Cheese were out of this world. We also ordered a BBQ'd pulled pork sandwich. The bun was perfect and the meat was out of this world. Service was fast and oh so nice. The ambiance perfectly suits the food, charmingly no-nonsense yet warm. 100% will go back any chance I get. (A perfect half-way stop between IND airport and IU in Bloomington).

    I wasn't just expecting to find great bbq in Martinsville, but there it was highly recommended by…read moremy friend Richard Walton on Yelp. Their cute little restaurant is across from the post office. I wanted a sandwich to go and they had $13 lunch specials that included a selection of sandwiches, a side and drink. I selected the brisket sandwich with spicy bbq sauce, cole slaw and I grabbed a unsweetened ice tea. The clerk was friendly and I had a short wait. The dining room is neat and tidy with old photos of Martinsville and subtle pig decor. Outside is a really nice covered patio where pets are welcome. My food came out quickly in a paper bag with my name on it. The BBQ brisket was phenomenal. The sandwich had several generous slices of thick brisket with slightly burnt ends, but moist and tender inside. The meat melted into the bun, which was soft and fresh. This was the best bbq sandwich I'd had in a long time. The spicy sauce, came on the side, was really delicious, too. The cole slaw is prepared in-house, finely chopped with a sweet vinegar dressing. It was crunchy and good, and a I've portion. Easy 5 star lunch. Free street parking. I'd stop by every time I'd mail a letter if I lived here. And I'd mail a lot of letters.

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    Gather Around BBQ - Indoor dining

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    Gather Around BBQ - Fabulous brisket sandwich. So good.

    Fabulous brisket sandwich. So good.

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    Urban Brew

    Urban Brew

    4.3(20 reviews)
    0.6 km

    I am a sucker for great customer service, quirky details, unique food & drink options, & a strong…read moremission/ vision... & Urban Brew has it all. I never would have it known it was a brand new business if I hadn't heard about the opening from a friend... they are killing it in their first week! The croffles & drinks I split with my friend were all delicious, & I especially loved the details in both restrooms, but was inspired by the Community Room message and vibe. On their website, Urban Brew says "We believe it takes a village to raise a child. While this is such a common saying, very few businesses actually implement this into their business model. Our Coffee Shop was designed with your family in mind. YOU CAN SIP WITH US." And I truly felt that. While I do not have children, I was a choice-based art teacher & am familiar with the Montessori/ student-led mindset/ imaginative play, & it makes for a warm, energy-rich atmosphere, where I felt like a regular surrounded by friends. I highly recommend you visit, ASAP!

    I was very excited to try this place based off the photos, and it is very cute inside. I decided to…read moreorder the white razz, and unfortunately this was one of the worst coffees I've had. I didn't care for the taste, and I'm not sure if I made a bad selection or if the taste was off. The foam on top was an odd consistency and the bottom of the drink was gritty with coffee grinds. The concept is interesting, as they have a play area for kids with several tables nearby. Then they have a room with sliding doors to the side that is a quiet space. The space was wide open and nicely done, however it is so loud and all you can hear are the kids using the play space. The service wasn't particularly welcoming and I thought the pricing was high for the area. My medium drink was over $8. I can appreciate what they are trying to do, but I don't see myself returning.

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    Croffles (strawberry cheesecake and matcha cream)

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