Cadillac decaf coffee, i've never really felt passionately about decaffeinated coffee until I…read morevisited Heidelberg. I've driven by the Bakery, so many times and wanted to stop, but I was always in a hurry. My sister and I went in and we each got a dessert and because it was four in the afternoon, we got decaffeinated coffee. The refills were free and we sat at the little counter like we were at a diner and enjoyed everything about this iconic little bakery. The decor is a eclectic. We just took our time and looked around and laughed at so many signs and odd little things that were placed over the years. On the way to the ladies room, you will find out that the gentleman that started the restaurant fought in one of the world wars, and you will see his worn out shoes, his uniforms, his letters of accommodation and Learn his story. Now let's get to the desserts. We shared some type of a wonderful lemon pastry and a black forest cake. Best black forest cake I've ever had. Savored every bite. We were able to buy the last of the springle's that they had made from Christmas. FYI, if you don't like black licorice don't buy Springerle's but you can only get them at Christmas because it's a German tradition and they won't work in the summertime because of the humidity. Things that I learned that day. We saw that they had a dinner menu with a huge variety of different bratwurst and assorted sausages that we would like to try sometime. We ended up spending an hour and a half in a beautiful little place that we thought we were just going to stop and grab desserts to go.

Love this place! We have been coming here to get birthday cakes since I was very little! There…read moreare so many cakes and pastries to choose from. We usually pop in to grab items from the grocery or to pick up things from the pastry case. Today we had lunch here too! Service was friendly and quick. We came in right before a big rush (around noon on Saturday). Highly recommend!

It is so comforting to know that a long time established restaurant continues to deliver high…read morecaliber food and service. RATHSKELLER has accomplished that over many years. The old Bavarian charm remains throughout the restaurant. Our visit this time was prior to the MJ MUSICAL at Old National. It's right across the street. The staff is well aware of their diner's itinerary and backs certain you can enjoy cocktails, wine, and dinner in time for the 7:00 pm start time. I applaud that courtesy. It was evident that our server, Cindy was a seasoned employee (20 years). Her attention throughout our visit left us wanting for nothing. I noticed many times her surveying our table for refills, empty plates. Her big smile and friendly personality only added to the exceptional experience. The food is prepared in the traditional German style. It is rich and very filling. The portions are enormous. Our party enjoyed an appetizer of Brat & Kraut balls and entrees of Schnitzel Parm., Jäeger schnitzel, spinach dinner salad with hot bacon dressing and my favorite "Oxtail Soup". Just the item for a cold winter night. Patrons of OLD NATIONAL CENTER shows should start their evening off right with dinner at THE RATHSKELLER. You won't be disappointed.

The food here was delicious, and I loved the imported beer selection. I'm excited to come back -…read morethough with the smaller spaces (that aren't super sound-friendly), it'll probably only be somewhere I go when I can tolerate tight, loud spaces. But the food was absolutely delicious, and I loved to see a large building going to good use. PROS: -If you want to be transported into a German beer hall, welcome. This is your place. Located in an old, traditional church, small hallways and rooms and lots and lots of wooden accents await you. Unlike some of the commercialized German beer halls (like Hofbrauhaus), this one feels like it has been around for ages. -DELICIOUS food. All of the sausages came pre-cut and absolutely delicious. Our Braut-n-Balls were great too. Really cheap pretzels you can buy by-the-pretzel to add even more German to your life. Zero complaints about any of the food we got here. -I don't know why I assumed Rathskeller was their own brewery, but that was silly. They do, however, import a TON of German beers - including quite a few faves I had when I was over in Germany. They had some imported seasonals too, and I found one I loved (that I'm a little sad about since it'd be hard to find here outside of Rathskeller). -Service was around. I wouldn't call it attentive, but we had what we wanted shortly after wanting it, so it wasn't bad. They were efficient - not necessarily friendly. CONS: -I would be worried about the bathroom situation if coming here during an event or peak hours. The restaurant feels a bit like a labyrinth, so I'm not sure if I missed it, but the single women's restroom that was easily accessible only had a few stalls in it. There's seating for hundreds of people here, easily. For the outdoor area, there are 4 porta-potties in the alleyway. (There are quite a few homeless people in the area too, and I would assume those actually also serve a very helpful function for the community too?) -The "multiple menus" thing is really confusing. When we tried to pre-shop our options before coming here, we didn't know which menu to use. When we ended up coming here and they handed us 8 (literal) pages of different menus, it felt overwhelming. There's a lot of overlap between the menus, but they aren't exact copies. -Hallways and tables are TIGHT in here. You will probably prefer the outdoor picnic tables in the warmer months if you have mobility issues. There were multiple table-and-chair sets that were, simply, too tightly put to the table behind them that I literally couldn't get into them. We finally found a table that had a bit extra space (so I could get in), but my super-slender tablemate had to do a super-tight shimmy and take off all of his sweatshirts to get in on his end. -Women's bathroom access appears to be down some stairs inside, too, (at least the one I found), so this really may not be a good fit for people who have difficulty with smaller spaces, steps, or uneven flooring. I will note that they do have a handicap-accessible outdoor porta-potty though.

The food is great. German Food is hard to come by, and this is much closer than the Rathskellar…read moreDowntown, or Heidelberg House in Lawrence. I typically get the Sausage Trio, which provides a good variety to sample. One suggestion is to call before you come, since it is a smaller restaurant and may be busy during the buffet, or may close early because it is slow.

Enjoyed dinner! My husband is from Germany and it was great to eat there. The night we ate they…read morethey had a German language learning group there...my hubby thought it was so cool!

Decent menu for a brewery- my burger was perfect and the slaw exceptional…read more I enjoyed the cider and my spouse tried and enjoyed a variety of brews. The atmosphere is comfortable. Order at the bar and service was quick.

Nice place. Very spacious. Hidden off the beaten path if you will. Love the ambiance and esthetics!…read moreBut I don't think it's regarded for its food. The German burger was $15 by itself and it was a frozen patty. I guess what made it German was the sauce. So the food was ok. Not horrible but not good

Our first visit here was enchanting. Looks like it's the third year that the Athenaeum…read moreChristkindlmarkt made it's way to town. Went on a Saturday. Parked in the parking garage next to the Athenaeum with a parking app for a reasonable price and spent hours in the area. Had lunch at The Rathskeller and came back to visit the market for snacks and mulled wine/ciders/drafts. The treats included the raclette sandwich, bacon lollipop, German potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer), Brauhaus pretzel, German bratwurst, schnitzel, gingerbread cookies, baked goods. The process for picking up food orders could be improved upon. Told to come back in 20 minutes and came back but the server appeared confused when we told him our order, then said wasn't ready yet, saw other people who ordered after us get their orders, and eventually after a couple more inquiries received our order. A pager system or a number/now serving screen would be useful way to communicate ready orders. Took home a cute collector mug and got to drink my tasty mulled cider from it while there. If I had decided to get another drink, it would be $1 less for subsequent fills. It was entertaining to watch the costumed characters tease the children and guests and the various performers cross the stage. There were a couple of artisan stalls to peruse as well. Really appreciated the heat lamps scattered throughout the area as this season was chiller than usual. It's a brief stop that brings the holiday spirit!

First time at Athenaeum Christmas market and we had fun!…read more The best about it was it wasn't as crowded as Carmel. It is not expansive as Carmel but we still enjoyed the experience. I loved the cute mug, and the hot cider was great. I especially liked the food from Rathskeller- I highly recommend the brat n kraut balls- they were delicious. There was live music which I enjoyed a lot.

Decided to pop in after checking out some bookstores during the Indy book crawl, what a cool…read morehistorical looking building! I was sat in a booth and my server was great! I had delicious and savory mussels! As well as a great gin martini that was only 10 bucks! (Not even a happy hour special) all around great experience and I can't wait to go back and try some more delicious food!

We've been going off and on for decades here. Not much changes, but the prices keep getting higher…read more The ingredients are good, but unexciting. It's tough to leave without spending $20+/person, and more is easy. This is a neighborhood bistro, if with tough parking. People hover trying to get spots, and it's popular. Why OK and not good? It's gotten tired. It's not quite a caricature of itself, frozen in time. There is nothing bold, only occasionally novel. That's not to say it's flavored badly, doesn't use good ingredients, but it feels somewhat manufactured. Perhaps this review is the contempt bred from familiarity. It's not awful, can seat many, and is clean with good service. It lacks panache, but charges for it.

I came here on a whim and I'm glad I did!…read more Kuma's corner kind of feels like a rock concert venue turned restaurant on the inside, with lots of memorabilia in there. There's a bit of grunge aesthetic too. I opted for the patio seating on the nice day that I visited. Service worked pretty quickly and friendly. I got a mocktail to start that was cranberry, orange, and pineapple juice. It was pretty yummy. I was far more impressed by the foooood! My partner and I split a burger and Mac and cheese. The size small was $9 and was honestly huge. It was definitely enough food for two. The burger we got was also a good size, and came with a lot of shoestring onion on top. The burger was $18 but it's a 10 oz patty which is practically a better deal than most other burgers out there. I'll be back again sometime for sure!

My husband wanted a good burger but because I'm vegan, it needed to be a place with an option for…read moreme. After researching, I found Kuma's Corner. They have a vegan option. Convenient location. Zero proof drinks. There were some reviews about long wait times, non-toasted buns and the cost but the write up of the place itself gave me nostalgia vibes for a place called Cobra Burger in Richmond, VA so I had to try my luck. I really wanted to love this place, as I've not found anything like Cobra Burger here in Indy. When we arrived, around 6:45p on a Thursday, the patio had a good amount of people, but inside was pretty empty apart from the bar. We sat at a two top in the bar area. The music was at a pretty low volume, especially considering the amount of reviews that said otherwise. Our server was also bartender, so it initially took her a couple of minutes to come over, which is understandable. She took our order for drinks and then after bringing them back for the food. She was nice and provided good service although juggling tables and the bar, plus she was also pregnant. It took a very long time for us to get our food (close to an hour), despite three guys working the line in the kitchen, banging out burger after burger. The food arrived, hot and correct. Both my husband and I were disappointed that the reviews were right and the burger buns were not toasted. Non-toasted burger buns actually make the burgers harder to eat and less enjoyable. My burger was decent for a non-handmade vegan option; for the price my expectation is amor sophisticated/handmade creative one, but I am thankful that they had a vegan option at all. My husband thought his burger was just okay and that he's had better ones around Indy, so we probably won't be dining here again. For the size of the burger, they should bring you ample napkins without having to ask because it is very messy trying to eat them. For two burgers with fries, one small mac & cheese, and three beers (one regular and two nonalcoholic) before tip the bill was over $80. Now, if the food was top-tier fantastic, I would say fine but being that it was more middle of the road it's a bit pricey.

I am not a food truck person--but I will ALWAYS make a stop for Der Pretzel Wagen! How can you beat…read morea soft pretzel with cheese? You just can't. Best part--it's only $5 for a giant delicious pretzel. I have never tried the sandwich (not vegetarian friendly), but who needs a sandwich when you can have the pretzel! Also, as someone who is in the process of learning German, I was also impressed that there was a German speaker in Der Pretzel Wagen. Sehr gut! Makes ordering a pretzel even more fun when you can ask in Deutsch.

Der Pretzel Wagen is one of the first food trucks in Indy - they've been around for four years so…read moreI'm ashamed to say it has taken me this long to finally make a pretzel purchase. I'm trying to cut back on my meat intake and decided to go with the inverted pretzel (pretzel bun grilled cheese). It's as if this sandwich were made to be consumed with beer. It was the perfect pairing for my evening at Indiana On Tap's Tasting Society. Cherry on top? It was super affordable. Next time, I'm going big with the Chuebakka. Given the ingredients on hand for the Wagen, I'm hoping another veggie-friendly sandwich is in their future (kraut-based sammie? hmm...how I love me some kraut). In their defense, Germans are known for the meats.

Decided to give them a try for the first time. The building and atmosphere is great. They also have…read morea small patio out back behind the building. The staff was awesome and the food is great. The customer base is highly local and friendly. Overall good vibes at Chatham Tap. If you are looking for uber new or clean and polished places Mass Ave is not the place for that. If you are looking for historic feels with a bit of dive bar scene and friendly bar vibes - this is the place for you.

I had a gift card from a friend so we stopped in for a drink. I like the vibe here. It's UK pub +…read moredive bar vibes. The food was phenomenal. I absolutely loved the wings. And you can't go wrong with fish and chips. Definitely a chill vibe I'd you're on Mass Ave and looking for a good hang.

Really really luv this drafthouse on mass ave! Their menu is huge all their food has been…read morespectacular and mouth watering! They have a very vast array of beers on tap and drink menu. I love to get their nachos which u can add a meat too and the pulled pork on top is really really tasty! I also tend to get the mushroom Swiss burger for entree it comes in pretzel bun that's fresh n warm and the mushrooms and cheese melted over a well made patty is delicious! The fries I luv to upgrade to "yogi style" which is their take on fiesta fries. They have pico, guac and queso on them , so savory and all very fresh! This place is one of my top 3 fav out of all the amazing spots on mass ave so check them out! They also have a nice newly renovated front outdoor seating area, for a fun vibe and fresh air!

I went to a concert at the Murat recently and we stopped in this bar/restaurant for a small and…read morequick snack and a beer. It's an OK place to hang out. The food is acceptable enough. It wasn't busy when we went, but it was fairly loud. The atmosphere and decor is typical for this type of establishment. They have some tvs where you can watch any sport that's playing at the time. I would consider going back if I was in the area.