There's a sign in the salad bar area that tells customers a) The Famous Tomato has the freshest and cleanest salad bar in Indy, and b) please don't touch the salad bar, and also wait behind this line so someone can help you create your salad. I guess this is how they maintain a salad bar that's so fresh and so clean. (No Outkast.) You animals used your grubby, bare hands one too many times to reach for the croutons, and now look what you did. Now we have to talk to someone if we want a salad, and point at what we want like a child. It's all your fault! Actually, it's probably for the best because the salad bar did look delectable and immaculate. So many fresh a clean vegetables! They also have an area with soup and chili, which the staff will also help you with. There are some tables in the salad bar area, so you can sit and eat your food inside the shop. Mostly, though, The Famous Tomato is a specialty food store. Lots of old fashioned candy, hot sauce and barbecue sauce, novelty sodas, so many different flavors of Moon Pies, and random things like salted peanuts in the shell. It's also a little farmers market, so you'll find lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Famous Tomato feels like a hidden gem, even though it's right there in plain sight in Speedway. For some reason, I would pass by it and I thought it was a Fazoli's? It's most certainly not, though. When you step inside, you'll see that this is a special place, with lots of special and local foods. read more

One here for lunch with my girlfriend the inside of the store is very unique, with lots of sauces, sodas, and candies. I got the salad buffet, and essentially had a Caesar salad salad. The price was incredibly cheap and the salad quality was very respectable. The person taking my order was very nice I would go back for a cheap and easy meal. read more

Long review. Many photos. Hopefully you'll appreciate my review. The Famous Tomato is definitely a cool place. It was totally on a whim while driving by that we stopped to grab some tomatoes for my father-in-law. Upon arrival, they had many racks of in-season produce neatly setting outside and under a nicely shaded awning. I took a peak inside with the idea I might use their restroom...if they even had one. As soon as you open the front door, The Famous Tomato whole different world inside of totally unexpected walls of candy apples, zillions of zany bottled beverages, off the wall seasonings and other fun stuff. After roaming around for about 10 minutes, I started inspecting a pretty fresh looking salad bar. As I was walking around the bar, a lady (worker) came up and asked if I needed help. I told her I was thinking about dishing up a salad. Ends up the ladies come out and pull items from the salad bar and make your salad for you. I've never had this type of experience but it works. They were super friendly and helpful to make a delicious salad (pay by the ounce) as well as serve some really, really hearty soups. It ends up we were the first ones the salad bar. As rookies, we were kinda slow twitch on everything but the ladies were fun to help. By the time we got our food and sat down, there was a pretty decent line of people from all walks of life--Military people, workers from nearby industries, etc were lined up ready to feast on soup and/or salad. Remember at the beginning of this review that we stopped to get tomatoes and gently walked inside to see if they had a restroom? I think we forgot tomatoes and waited till after we ate to use restroom. We got sidetracked on the whole experience of the inside. Do it!!! Photos still don't do it justice. But I tried. read more

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It's that time of year again - chili time. One of favorite places to get chili is from The Famous Tomato in Speedway, IN. Beef and chicken are both equally delish. In fact so much so that it was gone before I could get a photo. I'm not typically a salad bar or buffet person unless I get there as soon as it opens. I LOVE the salad bar here because the employees actual make it for you! If you are looking for unique or old school sodas, this is your place! Tons of varieties of hot sauces, candy and fresh produce! read more

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If you're nostalgic and enjoy trying unique craft sodas then this is the place for you. My son and I LOVE glass bottled drinks... that's our thing (don't judge us, the flavor and quality for us hits different than plastic ‍). #IYKYK Anywho, my business coach suggested we check out this staple that's been in Indianapolis for a long time. My son was in beverage heaven. They have drinks that take you back to your childhood and new items that we'd never seen before. We were in heaven! This spot also has a fresh produce, condiments, candy, soup and salad bar, etc but we were only there for crafted sodas. The staff helped us out a lot and there was one bottle my son was looking for and they went in their stockroom and found it! Overall, we had a blast finding and trying new sodas. If you buy a six pack you get a deal, if you buy them individually they are around $2.50 + depending on your soda. Check it out, I know we will be back. read more

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I stopped in because they offer a salad bar. Like in a market you pay by the pound. I also had their poblano soup in the medium size. All of the salad bar was fresh and it was very clean. This is because they have an employee make your salad while you point to the items and quantity needed. Nothing in the salad dresssings or soups are made here . It all packaged product. Soup was fair at best read more

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If you are looking for delicious, sweet, beefy slicing tomatoes and you didn't grow any yourself, this is the go to place for them! Sometimes I get my corn on the cob from here and whatever vegetables I want that are in season. Staff is friendly, respectful and just a pleasure! They have every butt-burning hot sauce on the planet, if you are so inclined. I have glanced at their salad bar--though I have never taken part. But it looks fresh ! read more

Neat place to browse around for different jarred and preserved items. There is fresh produce that looks well kept. They have hot sauce, old time soda, and candy sections. Although I didn't try the soups and the salad bars like the raving reviews share, it smelled great and fresh. Employees are friendly. If it's busy, parking can be a bit limited. read more

Cute farm stand store on the west side of Indy in Speedway. Fresh fruits and vegetables year round. You have to try the beefsteak tomato's! They also have a fresh salad and soup bar! Also hot sauces, salsas and nostalgic candies! A great place to visit and explore! Try the fresh salad and bar for a quick healthy lunch or lite dinner. Also get some candy for dessert. A must stop year round in Speedway! read more

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Wonderfiul products Save up for a visit if You want to buy Smorgasburg style. Seems tobBe clean. Love the tomatoes!!! Helpful employees goodbservic read more

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Stopped in to check out this food stand/store. Lots of treats. What stood out the most is their hot sauce collection. Wide variety of unique items I hadn't seen before. We also heard after we left that their salad bar is really good. Will have to go back and check that out! read more

I finally made it here for my first time and I wish I'd been there earlier because I wanna try out their soup bar and their salad bar. The store was packed with produce and other products and it was a very quaint little shop the customer service and the help taking things to my car was awesome. The best part was also at the register. I found out that they sold Palmer twin bings which are made in my hometown of Sioux City, Iowa and you can't usually get out this way. I will definitely have to go back. read more

We saw their sign has the Famous Chili is back in stock so we decided to try it. This place was so cute with a Vintage decor, stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables and tons of sauces from Salsa to Cherry pie filling. The salad bar looked great and the selections of soup looked great as well. I got the Chili and Broccoli Cheddar and both were delicious and I'm pretty picky about my soup! Chefs kiss! ‍ it's counter service and someone will dip your soup for you. Serve yourself salad bar. read more

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Neat little market type place with different and unique foods. I went here to try something out of my comfort zone but just couldn't pull the trigger on the ranch soda. read more

The Famous Tomato - Farmers Market Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

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Open up the salad bar again. Don't want someone else getting my food. Quit going after Covid when they switched. Have not gone back

This place has awesome produce and other farm stand items ... went in to make my own salad from a fresh salad bar that looked very good ... unfortunately the customers cannot make their own salad their way ... only the employees can make the salad how they want to ... wish they would let the customers customize their own vs the employee deciding read more

What a wonderful place! I absolutely LOVE a salad bar, and this one was great! The cutest little roadside market with so many fun novelties. A huge variety of produce, sauces, salsas, candy, soda, you could spend forever there. The staff are helpful and friendly, I just enjoyed visiting this place so much! read more

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Such a fun surprise when you walk through the doors. And the salads are crisp and yummy.

Honestly, what a charming sweets shop! There was fresh fruit that looked delicious too! And then awesome candy and creme sodas! And root-beer slushy, what a fun place! The inside just cute with places to sit and eat lunch! There's a salad bar with soup! I loved there was an attendant who would help fix your salad so, there were not many hands on the salad bar! I for one appreciate that!! Soup was yummy!!! read more

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Great produce, vintage candy & sodas, hot sauces & more. Ample old school salad bar. A wall of hot sauces, James, jellies, pie fillings- all the good jarred stuff! Terrific selection of Indiana grown produce. Wish I lived closer! read more

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Former roadside vegatable stand converted into a charming sweet shop, with a cool dining area in back for their world famous Chili! They have a "Wall of Soda" with all the favorite soda pops from the past, from Grape Nehi to my new favorite, Apple Pie Frost! Many other favorites from the past, Stuckey Carmel Nut log, Cinnamon black Licorice, and Chili spike Molasses! There is also a large salad bar if you are trying to not go scorched earth on calories. Love the place! You will to! read more

They have a variety of fruits , vegetables, soups, sodas etc Very friendly and helpful.

Rude! I've heard they had a nice salad bar. Service was horrible. First and last time going. read more

The Famous Tomato - Farmers Market Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

What a precious fruit stand type place located near Indy. They have a soup and salad bar and the white chicken chili was tasty. The store itself is nostalgia for the past, old style candy, caramel apples, sauces etc. such a fun place to find unique gifts for the older population and introduce the youngins to a different way of life. If you do order the soup/salad bar, they have to come out and fill it for you. Some of it is pay for by pound or ounce and some of just "16oz soup" price. The store was clean, the staff friendly. If I lived here I would visit often to ensure they stay open. My only wish was for them to have the ingredients of the caramel on their apples. ( I can't have gluten) their two chili's are gluten free. read more

Do any of you remember the old March Supermarkets salad bar? Yeah, I know you do...I miss it all the time. After a visit to my doctor, I decided to stop inside and see what this little place was...it's a mix of: Salad bar, old timey candies, farmer's stand, farmer's market, hot sauce/pickled foods/root beers from around the world. The salad bar (and soup) is a sight to see: you stand in line and wait for a staff member to walk you around the bar with (I kid you not) nearly 40+ salad toppings!!! The weigh it by the pound and it's worth every penny. I grabbed some funky sodas I've never heard of on the way out and gorged on my massive salad. Sorry, no photos ... I couldn't wait to eat! read more

This little market is a local treasure! The Famous Tomato is packed wall-to-wall with some of the best salsa's, over 200 varieties of vintage soda's and some of the worlds hottest hot sauces. They also have some of the freshest, home-grown vegetables (seasonal) and an awesome soup and salad bar! Definitely a must visit place! read more

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Famous Tomato is one of my favorite spots to shop year round, even shop for Christmas trees. They typically close after Christmas until spring. The salad bar is fresh and well-stocked with a nice variety of salad ingredients, and you pay by the pound. I've had some expensive salad, but I love to add all types of ingredients. I love buying fresh salads, wonderful chili or soups, hot salsas, seasonings, persimmon pulp (behind checkout counter in fridge), and old timey sodas throughout the season's. Spring through fall when fresh produce is arriving, I come for tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, zucchini, and cantelopes, to name a few things. Spring is great for buying hanging baskets, and fall is terrific for pumpkins, gourds, and carmel apples. Saturday, I picked up some great looking apples that were fresh and crisp along with a few Carmel apples with nuts and a few Carmel apples topped with candy. I had one last night, and it was delicious with a sweet crisp apple. We actually shop here more often in the cooler months for the various soups and salads to go with baked potatoes or to extend meals. We like to experiment with seasonings during the grilling season. Various salsas and hot sauces are fun to try during Taco nights. Don't forget bales of straw, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and all the individual pieces of candy and taffy for Trick-or-treaters bags. When you're on the westside of Indy close to 10th and 465, just go east on 10th Street for a short drive to Famous Tomato. read more

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I always love the farm fresh salad bar but I had not been in the area since Covid until this day in April of 2024. The place still has restrictions everywhere as if someone didn't hear the plandemic ended. I do not need nor want someone fixing my salad for me. I had to stand so far behind the white rope that I could not see what was in the half empty bowls near the middle. And don't ask if they have an ingredient you can't see. You will get a frown and a rude response. If you are still into 2020 treatment for a salad bar you will love it here. If not, like me you will take your business elsewhere. 2 stars because the salad was fresh and delicious. I will miss that. read more

Finally! I've driven by here plenty of times and thought to myself, "one day, I'll finally make the time and check this cute farm stand out." Half the fun is that it's located just a stone's throw from Speedway's Main Street and not too far from downtown Indy either. This past weekend we stopped in and picked up some green tomatoes (for frying, of course). The produce prices are just a wee higher than what you'd find at most farmers markets. A few fun things that stood out to me- they carry quite a few local items, for example Broad Ripple Potato CIOs and Triple XXX root beer, for example. Speaking of artisan sodas, they have dozens upon dozens of options! You'll also find a large selection of candies, pickled veggies and jams and jellies. Last but not least, they offer a salad bar and a few soup options as well. A fun stop that's worth giving a visit! read more

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Love this place! Amazing selection of fruit,veggies,sauces and candy! Fresh salad bar and drinks. A regular stop!

What do you need? Popcorn, vintage candys that take you back to childhood? Fruits? veggies? Fudge? How about some butter flavored soda? We came for their homemade soup and salad bar. Due to Covid they make it for you but I have to say I love a nice salad bar. They have great toppings. Next time I will go w the small bc they do charge by the pound and I loaded mine up. I also got the chicken chili which was so good. This is a go to spot for me and I will for sure be getting more of their soups. Also the spices etc will make perfect gifts. read more

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ALL. THE. TOMATOS! Great selection of high-quality fresh tomatoes as well as other vegetable staples. Large selection of jams/jellies/salsas some you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. The salad bar (apparently legendary!) looked really good, next time I'm gonna try that. read more

The Famous Tomato - Farmers Market Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

I love this place! Feels a bit like stepping back in time. Lots of vintage sodas and candy to be found here. Produce always looks amazing and the salad bar can't be beat! Be sure to join in on the rewards card if you are getting soup or salad. Very small parking lot. Some tables available for sitting and eating. read more

The Famous Tomato - Farmers Market Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Any time I have to go to Speedway, I make sure I go to Famous Tomato. Remember all those candies we had as children?? They have it! My all time favorite is cry baby and they've never let me down. They also have fruits, veggies, spices, dressings, local fudge, vintage colas and one of the best salad bars around! They are still restricted due to covid so staff make your salad for you. You won't be disappointed in a visit to Famous Tomato. read more

If you have wondered what resides inside this wonderful store or ever wondered why the parking lot has so many cars in it then I am about to let you in on the secret. Today I decided to explore the store! As soon as I entered, I was delighted with what I saw. Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, nostalgic candy, huge selections of soda, hot sauces, salsas, condiments, Fresh salad bar, soup bar and selections galore loaded from the floor to the roof! I never knew they had a soup and salad bar or else I would have been coming here long before today. The soup bar had multiple selections of chili along with soup today and i believe the selections change. For now, the salad bar is not self-serve, but the attendant will prepare it for you as you make your selections. I believe there is also other food selections to choose from as well. Check out the pics to see what hides inside! read more

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Wow! I really don't like sharing these kind of secrets but I will this one! I will start off that the seasoning are a laugh but we bought some and they are really good along with the laughs. The salad bar is amazing along with the soups! The produce is a little high but the quality is outstanding! The service is always on point which is plus as well as a must! The place is a cute, clean and interesting place to stop by. read more

Super famous - I don't get it. Wanted an awesome salad but they had to do it all. Didn't feel like communicating every single scoop of veggies. Just let me make my own salad at the salad bar. You walk down the rope and tell them what to put on the salad. I caved and just got soup to get out of there. (For some reason the Seinfeld TV show "Soup N*zi" episode came to mind........No salad for you) read more

This is a super fun little spot in Speedway for fresh produce, salsas, pickles, seasoning, a wall of hot sauces, and a funky collection of sodas and candy. There is also a salad bar which is roped off right now and a sign asking to get help from an employee for the salad bar. A six pack of soda is going to cost you more than a six pack of beer but you can't find these sodas just anywhere. There is no longer at this time inside seating but they do have outside seating. I didn't find any baskets either to carry my goods or I probably would have bought more. A great place to find a gift for your hot sauce loving friends or a foodie friend. read more

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They are a fair priced and pleasant atmospheric place to shop. I even convinced my grandson and he likes it.

Awesome place. Many things to choose from. The selection is great and the workers are always nice and pleasant.