Staying consistent since day 1. I will forever love this place! I've posted more than once about…read morethis establishment and they never fail to amaze me. My go to is always an everything bagel with egg and cheese but I've tried several other items and always satisfied. Service is always excellent as well. Everyone is always so friendly! It's definitely a local hotspot and can be busy but it's a great hangout spot as well to soak up the local vibes with something warm yet quiet even if it's busy.

Take your latte art and freshly squeezed orange juice somewhere else. Grown folk eat here…read more Placed into Zionsville by God's gracious hand, this sanctum of Midwest majesty is enough to make an old grouch smile. On my most recent visitation there were fifteen bikers enjoying a mid-ride bean kick. This coffee isn't good, but it doesn't matter, it's the spot to congregate. Third space final boss. I'll keep it simple for the rookies to understand why this place absolutely crushes: STEP #1: Go to Big Dave's Deli STEP #2: Order his sandwich STEP #3: Savor the price, wolf the grub STEP #4: Enter into a hash brown scented coma At one point in time some quartet of old dudes played euchre here enough to make their wives jealous. On top of that, the town didn't let this place close even when it tried. It's a beacon of hope that fights inflation and ensures full tummies. Big Dave is the biggest for a reason.

My food was good, unfortunately the service was not…read more I placed an order at the counter to carry out. The restaurant was very slow on this Saturday late afternoon. I was the only person at the counter, and there was one person sitting at a table. There were three employees behind the counter. My order was simple, just a sandwich and side of mac & cheese. I sat down at the nearest table and waited. And waited. And waited. Finally I went back to the counter, thinking maybe my order hadn't been sent to the kitchen. I approached the same employee who had taken my order, and she asked if I had ordered. I said yes, and she looked confused. I reminded her of what I had ordered. She talked to another employee who looked around and found my order sitting with a couple of other orders. He did apologize for letting it sit there and said they should have called out my name. My sandwich was good but not hot like it would have been if it hadn't been left sitting.

Good food, but a very uncomfortable and unprofessional service experience that felt noticeably…read moredifferent from how other guests were treated. My husband (active duty Marine) and I were visiting from North Carolina and I brought him here because this location used to be one of my favorites when I lived in the area. Unfortunately, this visit did not reflect the Hoosier hospitality I used to associate with this restaurant. None of the two employees we primarily interacted with were wearing name tags. For clarity, I'll refer to the brunette employee with glasses as "Sally" and the bearded employee wearing a manager shirt as "Mike." We arrived around 11:30 AM. There was no line. While we looked at the menu for a few minutes, we were asked if we were ready to order three separate times in very quick succession by the same two employees. This alone wasn't a major issue, but it set an awkward tone. When ordering, Sally asked if I wanted a drink. I showed her the water I already had and declined. She handed me a large cup anyway (we were not charged). When I attempted friendly conversation and mentioned we were visiting and that this location used to be a favorite of mine, she did not respond beyond a brief "okay," and did not engage further. My husband ordered a lemonade, which employees fill. He stood waiting with his empty cup while Sally walked away without taking it. Mike then came out and said he would get it after delivering food, but rolled his eyes while saying this. That behavior from someone in a management role was surprising and felt unprofessional. During our visit, Mike personally ran food to nearly every other table and checked back with multiple guests about food quality and satisfaction. Despite making eye contact with us multiple times, he never checked on our table. Notably, our order was the only one he did not run. Sally brought our food instead. She appeared unsure where it belonged, walked around the dining room briefly, then brought it to us. I thanked her and received no response. Throughout our meal we observed Sally looking toward our table multiple times from the counter area and quickly looking away. Mike continued to check on surrounding tables but avoided our entire row of booths, including ours. To be clear: the food quality itself was very good. The concern here is the inconsistency in guest interaction and the professionalism of the service experience compared to other tables around us. As someone who recommended this location based on past positive experiences, this visit was disappointing and honestly a bit embarrassing since it was my husband's first time visiting. I'm sharing this because this location clearly has the potential to be great again, but the service experience we had does not currently match the quality of the food. Edited by CGPT to fit the allowed character limit Photo because I know manager Mike will remember the guy he was clearly so irritated to have to help.

Such a great find! The place was jumping but our service was absolutely spectacular. Our waitress…read morewas beyond attentive and friendly. The spinach and artichoke dip was probably the best I've had. I also ordered a Caesar salad wrap which was delicious. Highly HIGHLY recommend their potato soup.

We're traveling healthcare workers who will be in Indy for a bit, and checking out The Friendly…read moreTavern turned out to be one of our best decisions so far. We liked it so much...we went twice in the same week. The vibe? Kinda loud, energetic, all adult crowd (21+), which honestly hits just right sometimes. No chaos, just good energy. But let's talk about the real star -- the food. Everything is ridiculously good and priced right. We tried the famous wings, mushrooms, and salads, and every single thing overdelivered. Round two, we brought friends ...and they called the wings "the best they've ever had." And yeah...they're not wrong. They're like mini pieces of perfectly fried chicken. Crispy, juicy, addictive. Honestly can't stop thinking about them. We're in Indy through the end of summer, and this spot is officially in our regular rotation. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. If you're anywhere near it -- go!

The Monk's is an Indian fusion restaurant serving up things like traditional Indian favorites,…read moreChinese, and things like tikka pasta. When you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff and seated. The interior is causal and on a sunny day very bright with the large windows. They have a decent drink menu so you grab an Indian beer while you decide what to order. I decided to try the Manchurian noodles and green chili chicken (curry). It came out fast and I probably ate it even faster. The Manchurian noodles were way better than they should have been. They were savory, sweet and spicy. The star of the show was the green chili chicken though. If you like green chilis you have to try this curry. It's unique and full of flavor. I ordered it spicy but it was still on the mild side, so even if you are afraid of anything being too spicy this shouldn't kill your tongue. The naan was pretty standard that it came with, but the portion was the perfect size to match the amount of curry and rice.

Tikka masala was pretty below average. Compared to other places…read moreTomatoes didn't seem fully cooked or simmered. Samosa + mint was really good Lamb Saag was decently tasty. For the price I feel like everything was average. Maybe a little bit below. Service was rushed.

This is a hidden gem!!! Such an adorable outside venue!! Our server was so funny and friendly!…read more And, the food is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Super delicious! We had a soft pretzel and fries as starters, then double bacon cheeseburgers and those great chicken wings! We WILL be back here!!! YUMMMMMM!!!

Tried this place again and had an improved experience:…read more PROS: +appreciate the repurposed school building and their chosen decor that is focused on the highlighting the building's history +our server, Bradley, was very pleasant and hardworking +like the Baked White Bean Hummus ($14), which is served warm with hot pita bread triangles +really enjoyed the Greek Goddess Salad ($17), especially the fried olives and crispy checkpeas +love the fries ($3.50), which were a generous portion size and tasted awesome with their natural cut and however they prepare them +the Belgiumnasium 18 Mo Boubon Barrel-Aged Quadrupel ($1 / oz) is dangerously good and one of the best beers I have had CONS: -awkward, tight table spacing placed my wife and I in a table tucked somewhat inside a brick cove of the small room in the northwest part of the building with our neighboring table perpendicularly against our own (and they were tight on their other side to the next table and so forth) -no buffer on the exterior northwest door meant cold air shot through each time someone entered via that door and made things chilly -wife asked for mustard for our fries and then noticed we were charged $1 for the sauce container they provided -they were out of the 1st beer I was interested in (bit it worked out since I loved the 2nd choice I went with) -price point seems a little high for a decent bit of their food options OVERALL We are pescetarian, so that limits our menu options. However, each of the items we ordered had excellent flavor. I would come back again purely for the fries and beer. Might need to scout the table options in order to identify where we would prefer to be seated for a more comfortable dining experience.

This place was fantastic!! The service was impeccable. They really make you feel at home and…read morewelcomed. We tried everything on the menu....Just kidding but so many things 1 Egg Roll 1 Spring Roll 4 crab Rangoons Hot Sour Soup with wonton chips (The BEST) Beef Chow Mei Fun牛肉米粉 Beef Broccoli 芥兰牛 This was enough food to feed a family of 3 but we just had leftovers! All items were delicious. The portions were much generous than I've seen in awhile. Ingredients were fresh and full of flavor. I can't wait to come back and try many more options as their menu is extensive. Happy danced the whole way through!!!! Keep up the fabulous work you all are doing here!

Rice Cooker was my go-to lunch spot as it was the first Asian restaurant in Zionsville and was…read moreclose to my work. They have updated the dining room with a trendy Asian vibe. Adele was playing quietly over the speakers. They have a great lunch menu with lots of $8.99 options. I ordered Szechuan Beef with a touch of spicy heat. The generous portion of vegetables were super fresh and the beef was juicy and tender. Portions were perfect for lunch. My husband had the Kung Pao Chicken. He commented that there was a lot of chicken and his lunch was very good. Our server was friendly, but busy. She acted as hostess and server for the entire restaurant. She kept our water glasses full. Food came out fairly quickly. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. The restroom is clean and spacious.

Outstanding service stoodout at THAT Sports Bar. Server, Chris, is engaging and passionate about…read morethe food served at THAT Sports Bar. She described the menu, her favorites and encouraged joining the bar's FB page to learn about specials and the bands that play during the warmer months. She checked on us multiple times and kept water glasses full. She was cheerful and made my day. The bar is located in a renovated train depot station. There are a couple televisions, about a dozen tables and a large bar. Like most bars in Indiana, race memorabilia adorns the walls along with sports decor. They are proud of their new larger outdoor patio, which hosts a number of special events. The dining room was uncomfortably cold today during lunch. I had to keep my coat on during the entire meal. The Hoosier Tenderloin sandwich is large and delicious. The pork is moist and tender and the breading is nicely seasoned with lots of flavor. The French fries are hand-cut. They offer a weekly special plate, drink and beer. They also serve breakfast from 8 - 11 am.

I've been here a few times and the food is always great, fast service, and good drinks. We came for…read morea 21+ prom a few years ago and it was so fun!! I hope they do another one soon we can attend. We also had a HS reunion here once. This is such a fun place :)

The cookies and cake are extraordinary! My latest order I had an issue where I ordered the wrong…read morecookie and they fixed it for me with no issue! Very thankful for the great service! Great bakery!

We ordered a caramel cheesecake and peanut butter pops, both of which were very delicious. Peanut…read morebutter had a nice gooey layer of butter topped with chocolate, this was a decadent treat and definitely worth the price. Small too in terms of size able treat . The cheesecake was firm delicious not overly sweet and had the exact texture of caramel and cheesecake together. We ordered to go and our entire experience took less than 1-3 minutes. Great customer service and quick delivery. Clean and well maintained store!

I like the way this Panera is laid out. The counter is up front and tables and chairs are on the…read moreside. I advise using the kiosk to order as the front counter is painfully slow. There was only one person in front of me in line that ordered only coffee, but it took 10 minutes to finish ordering. There is a board to tell you when your order is ready, but it's kind of behind a wall so it's difficult to see. Anyway the dining area is nice, almost upscale with art on the walls. There are high chairs for the kids and wheelchair accessible tables. I had an Italian Sandwich which came with a cup of soup for a dollar. I am obsessed the warm Italian sandwich on their fresh in-house-made, chewy bread. The sandwich is huge and shareable. The creamy Broccoli Cheddar soup is tasty and warmed my bones on a cold day. Panera food is consistently good. This Panera is close to US 65 exit. There is plenty of parking. The restrooms are clean.

Did a quick stop for their Dragonfruit refresher and to try the Dubai cookie! The stars are for the…read moredrink and cookies but I had a weird experience with the worker that took my order she literally just starred at me like I was ghost lol then proceed to take my cash with gloves on then she started to grab my cookies. I politely asked if she would change her gloves since she just took my money with those gloves. Being a food service extraordinaire I just noticed. She did change the gloves but only per my request. This makes me nervous for the others ordering.

My wife's friend came into town, and she has gluten, soy, and dairy allergies. We've eaten at Cafe…read morePatachou before but wanted to highlight that the menu is allergen sensitive. We all enjoyed our meals. I got the chilaquiles, and my wife had the Phat Rabbit. My wife's friend had the Cuban breakfast. The hand-cut fries are worth trying. Very worth trying. Service was great, and we love Cafe Patachou for its clean and modern ambiance. You can come here for a casual breakfast or even for Mother's Day fancy brunch.

Always been a Patachou fan. This is my first visit to this location…read more All the great things you'd expect from Patachou but close to Main Street in Zionsville. Food was great, as always, and our server was very friendly and patient with us as we talked about our Bookclub book! We will be back!