Had the Roost while running errands! Off the bat, I enjoyed the ambiance. It's family friendly and it's larger inside than what it looks like on the outside. I sat at the bar for breakfast and my waitress was stellar! Overall, the staff is awesome and those that tended to me were friendly, outgoing, and ensured I was doing ok! As far as food, it was alright! I had the Country King omelette with the hashbrown casserole. I wish I had more protein in my omelette and I should have asked for more cheddar jack cheese and less Swiss but the flavor profile was on point! Next time I will adjust it but overall it was good! I will come back! read more

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I keep forgetting about this restaurant. When I moved into my home, I received a discount card to try them out and never got around to it. Finally, remembered it existed and I am so glad that I did. Breakfast was busy on a Saturday. We saw a wait list but were able to find two spots at the bar (which is where I love to sit anyway). We seated at the bar and were instantly greeted. They were very busy and we knew this, so no issues with timeframe (although truthfully it was overall great for timing). Drinks were great, hubby got the bloody mary and I was able to try the tequila coffee drink, who knew! Able to get some great breakfast and I am a pancake connoisseur and I loved these pancakes!! PROS: Great Drinks Wonderful Food Great Service CONS: Nada- everything was great read more

The Roost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Roost serves a wonderful Mother's Day brunch buffet with anything and everything from eggs, bacon, pancakes, and French toast, to meat loaf, salmon, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes. The food is high quality and absolutely delicious. The service is wonderful and on point at all times. Our foodie group did not have to wait long for refills on our beverages. The ambiance is casual with a little flare to it and the bar area is very nice. You can not go wrong with the buffet at The Roost because it has everything and anything you need for a complete breakfast. read more

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I went here during Devour week with a group and the majority of us ordered off the devour menu. I had the Chutty Chutty, which was a double shot espresso, chai, white chocolate, and oatmilk. It was good but not hot at all. The Burrata & Melon ratio of melon, prosciutto, burrata cheese, and balsamic glaze was not right. There was too much melon and not enough glaze..... The Smoked Pork & Sriracha Benedict was good. I honestly wasn't too impressed however I would probably try to come back to see if I just came on an off day. read more

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Their Devour specials are the bomb with great value, very generous portions and very tasty. Even if it's not Devour, their menu offers something for every taste and they are not skimpy with the food. I really haven't had anything bad here. Service can be a bit hit or miss. Therefore there is free parking out front. read more

We recently went here for bird trivia! Such a fun time, they were low staffed but the crew absolutely crushed it. The seasonal cocktails were great, the food was delicious, and their hot wings were super saucey and delicious. Great place to stop if you're on the monon and looking for a cold beer and a nice place to sit. Has a lot of bike racks too! read more

The Roost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A very good breakfast/brunch 'wake-me-up' dining experience. This week started 'Devour Indy' so we chose the 3 course special for 2 at $30 which included beverage; a ricotta, honey & strawberry spread on airy focaccia to share; separate entrees - mine was over easy eggs with ham, house made wheat toast & fruit - Tami's was a quite large portion of French toast served with ice cream. Unusual but excellent. Service from Michala was pleasant & efficient. read more

I absolutely love The Roost--a Sahm's breakfast/lunch spot right next to Big Lug (huge fan of that too). It's a nice, quaint place with TVs and they also have a private room for events! My go to order is biscuits & gravy with two over easy eggs and a side of bacon. You can't go wrong! Their corned beef hash is also amazing, and the dry rub chicken tenders are highly recommended. Comes with fries and if you're a ranch fan...you'll be pleased. They don't take reservations, but it's definitely worth the wait (typically not long, or try getting a seat at the bar top). The Roost also has one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had--brown sugar was the secret ingredient. So good! If you're in the Nora area, check this place out! And if you happen to have Gracie as a bartender or server, tell her I said hi! :) read more

We waited for about 10 minutes which is excellent for Taylor Swift weekend because every restaurant in Indianapolis is booked. When we first came in they told us it would be like 30 minutes, but they moved really quick. Our servers name is Jessica. She's very polite and knowledgeable and knows the menu very well. Atmosphere is upbeat positive very colorful and fun. Highly suggested restaurant check it out if you're in Indy Nora area read more

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What a fun & casual breakfast spot! Our waitress was so kind & attentive. We ordered fancy coffees off of their latte menu - i got an iced Bee Sting & my friend got an iced mocha mint. The bee sting had an unexpected kick - which I later learned was from scorpion pepper hot honey. The online menu called the honey "spiced" so I was thinking warm spices (i.e. cinnamon/clove/nutmeg) while the in person menu did not distinguish that. I think had the menu said "hot honey" I would've known to expect a kick to the beverage. My huevos rancheros were delicious & I had the hash brown casserole on the side. I also learned the cornbread casserole gives sweet bread pudding vibes. My friend got one of the platters that came with a pancake & eggs & meat - so a great option for those who want both sweet and savory. The cinnamon roll looked good but was our biggest disappointment of the meal. It was dry & hard so we picked at it but didn't really end up eating it. read more

The Roost - Huevos Rancheros & Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great brunch spot that has something for everyone. A wonderful variety of coffee concoctions (lattes, espresso or just plain coffee). Have a sweet tooth, try the cinnamon roll French toast. Fan of eggs Benedict- they have lots of options. Just want scrambled eggs and toast that have that too with a side of outstanding service. read more

The Roost - Maple leaf latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Two Thumbs Up! Excellent choice for breakfast, brunch. Traditional American food with a twist of Mid Western flare. The staff was friendly and service was quick. The restaurant is family and kids friendly. Casual atmosphere. Give it a try and enjoy! read more

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Delicious classic breakfast! Our server was great, so friendly and efficient. You get a decent amount of food for a good price. A great place to go if you're looking for a diner vibe with better ambiance. read more

The Roost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Roost is another brilliant Sahm's project. The epitome of Diner vibes. Popped in for Devour and the mushroom b&gs blew me away. The coffee was great ( they use Hubbard and Cravens) as well as the omelette. Some of the upholstery does seem worse for wear and the spotlights are kinda blinding but the service is wonderful, friendly, and warm. read more

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This is such a great breakfast spot in Nora located conveniently off the Monon Trail. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and we chose to sit outside since it was such a beautiful day. They have shade covers on the patio too. The Roost has a large menu for breakfast and lunch. I love how they have so many food and drink specials. They have tons of specialty coffees and lattes. I ordered the coffee cake latte which came with a little piece of their coffee cake. For breakfast, I ordered one of their specials which was a bagel sandwich, and I selected bacon for the protein and a side of their cheesy hash brown casserole. Everything was delicious!!! I will definitely be back, and they are apart of the Sahm's group so if you frequent their restaurants definitely sign up for rewards. I'd also note that our service was great, and our waitress was very friendly! read more

The Roost - Coffee cake latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The host and servers were terrific. Despite the good service, the food did not live up to the reviews that we read. We had the cinnamon rolls and appetizer and split it, but we could barely even eat more than one bite each. It was very hard and tasteless. We then ordered the weekender and my daughter ordered over easy eggs and I ordered scrambled. She enjoyed her over easy eggs, but my scrambled eggs were not fluffy and tasty. They were flat and not a single bit of seasoning on them. also we both ordered the biscuit and sausage gravy. The biscuit must've been made with the same dough as the cinnamon roll because it was also hard and not very flavorful. The gravy was odd, and it was made was probably a sausage patty, which was very grainy, for want of a better word. The redeeming part of the breakfast meal was the hash brown casserole was delicious. I love iced tea, so I ordered some, but it was very cloudy and tasted like it was the bottom of the pot. We also were served water glasses that were clearly dirty, and the water looked carbonated. We did not partake of these. We asked a few questions of our waiter, who was awesome But ultimately we believe that, even though it's a beautiful restaurant, and has a wonderful barrel room that you can rent out, we don't believe we will be back to give it another try. read more

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A lovely breakfast spot! The place was super cute and cozy, and the service was quick. We ordered a coffee, an iced matcha latte (which was delicious!), breakfast burrito, and the sunrise platter. Not cheap, but also not the most expensive breakfast restaurant out there and everything tasted great. read more

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Service can be a bit slow on the patio, but the food is really tasty, the portions are big, and prices are reasonable for what you get.

Once again the travel club ladies' monthly luncheon (brunch) took me someplace I've never been. I've frequented The Roost on 116th & Allisonville for years. I didn't know about this location off the Monon Trail. The food is good. It's hard too screw up breakfast in my opinion unless the coffee is bad. I'd love to see The Roost bring back their quiche. Our server, Jacob, was a great sport! We wear name tags at our monthly lunch/brunch. Our organizer made a name tag for Jacob--which he wore proudly through our brunch! read more

The Roost - Chicken salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been here twice now and it's been really nice. We've had the same waitress both times and she is pleasant but also very real and makes good recommendations. The food is great and priced pretty reasonably. read more

The Roost - Omlette, cornbread casserole, wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I tried this recently for a quick brunch stop and got some food to go. While the food was good, it wasn't innovative enough to impress me. I had the breakfast burrito, and I appreciated the spices and the fresh salsa. I also got hash browns on the side and a coffee cake latte. Again, the food was good but didn't blow my mind. My husband got biscuits and gravy, and perhaps because we got them to go, the biscuits were hard and dry. However, the employees were extremely kind and helpful when we called to clarify our order; their service left nothing to be desired. Overall, this wasn't one of my faves. read more

The Roost - Breakfast burrito, hashbrowns, coffee cake latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Had brunch here on a Saturday morning in December - thought the wait would be long but it wasn't too bad! Have always been curious about the roost since we pass it often while biking on the monon (but typically go for big lug) so I was excited to check it out. Espresso martini and the seasonal goat cheese omelette were great and well portioned! Our server was super friendly and always came by to check on our coffees and if we needed refills. I would come back again, especially for brunch and if I'm biking on the monon! read more

The kind of place that feels like a weekend morning--cozy, laid-back, and welcoming. The staff is friendly, the vibe is chill, and it's just a good spot to sit back, eat something, and enjoy the morning. The food is exactly what you'd expect from classic diner food if that's what you're looking for. read more

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Food is good, several fun coffee options. The rewards program will give you cash back for future visits.

TL;DR: Tried the breakfast burrito and was seriously let down by the flavor. 50/50 on if I'd go here again, but I'll definitely try something else if I do. Food: I got the breakfast burrito and it was thoroughly unimpressive. The egg/sausage mix was cooked into more of an omelette that was just rolled up in a tortilla which resulted in a more dense consistency than if the egg had been scrambled. The bigger issue though was that the egg/sausage mix had no real flavor to it all. The salsa roja was a bit watery and lacked spice, though they did have hot sauce available. Hash browns were undercooked with no crispiness and were almost entirely white. Ultimately they gave me exactly what I ordered, but I wouldn't order this again. My partner got a special, the Oaxacan skillet, which was quite nicely seasoned. After trying some it was clearly the better of the dishes we got. Service: Service was fine. The check took a long time to arrive after we had finished/our table was cleared and we had to ask the waitress for our receipt after a couple minutes as it seems she forgot that we had asked for one. Atmosphere: A bit dimly lit for breakfast. Definitely feels like the decor is more suited for an afternoon/evening meal. read more

Best biscuits and gravy in town! Hands down. Always clean and the service is always great

I forget the exact name of the dish, but I had a variation of Eggs Benedict with a fried tenderloin. Effing delicious! But I'm not surprised. This is a quality restaurant, and I've never had a bad experience here or at any of the Sahm's restaurants. Always great food and service! read more

The Roost - Tenderloin Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Good quality breakfast food. Pretty big menu with a lot of options. I was excited to see the coffee menu and it was hard to narrow down which latte I wanted to try! I ended up with the coffee cake latte simply for the fact it's served with a slice of their famous coffee cake! It was a bit on the sweet side, but our waiter informed me they could make it a little less sweet for me. I ordered the country skillet with sausage topped with jack cheese and over easy eggs. I will say it would be nice to maybe add hollandaise sauce or something as it was a tad dry. Overall though the potatoes were crispy and it was a big portion. read more

The Roost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I wanted to try somewhere different from my usual brunch spot and after a quick search found this. The pictures looked nice so I decided to give it a try. The service was pretty good and we were able to be seated pretty quickly. It's a nice establishment and was pretty busy and they also seemed to have a nice area to host private events. I was extremely hungry so looking forward to my meal but was disappointed. The slices of barely melted cheese laying on top of my omelette was where my concern started. I'm fairly light with seasoning but despite my repeated usage of the s&p shaker, the omelette was bland. The hashbrown was also unseasoned and could've used a little more time being cooked. I liked the cute shaped pancakes for kids and the fresh fruit. read more

The Roost - BYO veggie omelette...with cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Maybe they were having an off-day on my first time here, but my omelette was super dry and overcooked as were the hash browns. The avocado on the omelette was rotten. The only reason the place gets 3 stars is the lovely gentleman who was taking care of us. Service was good with a kind smile. The food ... well ... not so much. read more

The Roost is a Sahm's restaurant up in Nora and right off the Monon as well as next to Big Lug. Great breakfasts & brunch and of course most if not all of your Sahm's favorites for Lunch. I had some Corned Beef Hash and the coffee is just great. Service is always friendly, efficient and enthusiastic without being overwhelming. Great place & I recommend. read more

Francie was the sweetest server ever Great suggestions for our food choices Great atmosphere read more

The Roost - Florentine Benedict with cornbread casserole Absolutely perfect - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Visited The Roost for their Easter Sunday Buffet. The Buffet was from $29.99 for adults and was from 10am to 3pm. Having looked at other Easter Buffets in the area, we felt $29.99 was a very good price for what was included. The breakfast type items the buffet included were such things as egg casserole, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles, french toast, and hasbrowns. The lunch type items it included such things as salad, peel and eat shrimp, salmon, ham, chicken marsala, meatloaf, shrimp alfredo, fried chicken, steamed veggies, roasted potatoes, and stuffed beef tenderloin. They also had a bread and dessert bar. Your drink (other than water) was not included. We arrived at 1pm and they were very busy. If you visit another of their Buffet Specials (e.g. if they have one for Mother's Day, etc.), we recommend making a reservation. When we finished dining at around 2pm (one hour before they shut down), the food trays were all still full and hot. Our server was great, she was very busy but kept checking in with us. We were impressed at how well they monitored the food trays and kept them replenished. The biscuits & gravy was excellent! We've had a lot of biscuits & gravy at restaurants and this ranked in the top 3. My wife loved the peel & eat shrimp, the cocktail sauce had a nice kick.... not too hot but not just plan ketchup. The fried chicken, shrimp alfredo and steamed vegetables were also good. I tried all the lunch items on the buffet but the meatloaf. I tried most of the breakfast items with the exception of the pancakes, waffles, and french toast. Some items were good and some were ok. The two items I did not care for were the chicken marsala and hashbrowns. But, they did an excellent job of serving a wide variety of items that were hot and well stocked. We were surprised they did not serve mashed potatoes.... my wife's favorite. However, she really enjoyed the other offerings. We would go to The Roost again for another of their Buffets. read more

The Roost - The Roost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First of, Molly! Thank U!! Super dope server, took care of me n my family pretty well! Food was on time, HOT, FRESH, & AMAZING! Hands down some of the BEST Biscuits & Gravy I've had in a LONG time! Only thing if I had to give an honest feed back The HUEVOS Divorce, ehh.. pretty basic, fried Corn Tortilla, with refries beans, eggs n a few more toppings. Matcha Latte was Delicious! Hash Browns were crispy & well seasoned! Skillet was super flavorful! 10/10! No doubt first time here n must say was a hit! read more

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The food was very delicious!! Also the morning spiked drinks are tasty as well! The atmosphere is low key and very family friendly! The service was great as well read more

We wanted to try something new for breakfast to give this a shot. The place is nice with lots of seating. Service was fine but had to flag down the waitress to bring us coffee after our food arrived. The coffee tasted like it had been reheated a number of times or had sat for hours. The food was typical diner fare but no flavor. The coffee cake was fine but not sure why people fuss about it. Filling but can get better tasting in town. read more

The food is great, but the service needs major attention! We had been recommended to try The Roost by several friends so we decided to give it a try this past Sunday. When we arrived there was just a little wait which was no big deal. The hostess was friendly and got us to our table quickly. Our server, Maria, was a different story. I ordered the chicken and waffles and my husband wanted the Daybreak Platter with a waffle instead of pancakes. Maria let us know that the waffle would be a la carte which we were fine with. But then she said we couldn't do the Daybreak platter at all and if we wanted to the waffle we would have to build my husband's entire meal a la carte which didn't make sense. She then proceeds to verbally outloud say she was deleting the Daybreak and started adding everything separately. Like adding the items a La carte and saying the price of them out loud which was unnecessary. Highlighting that the waffle by itself is like $9. I let her know we didn't care about the price just wanted the food we were asking for. She then huffs, rolls her eyes, and walks away. A few moments later she comes back with some excuse of her throat is burning but she's not sick it's because the air is dry while proceeding to cough at the table. Strange. At that moment, I really wanted to be all done here but I decided to continue on as we had heard such great reviews about Roost. I advised her of our order explaining exactly how I wanted it. So we ordered the Chicken and Waffles, Daybreak Platter, and a kids breakfast plate. She had made such a huge deal about adding the waffle my husband didn't even want it anymore. That was probably the most unprofessional and awkward ordering experience I have ever had. Nonetheless, our food came quickly and was brought out by a very nice gentleman. All of our food was delicious! The waffle had bacon and cheese inside which was great and something I hadn't seen before! Maria came over a few times to check on us but after the ordering fiasco the vibe was just off. Overall, the food was delicious but the service could surely be improved. We will more than likely give the Fishers location a try next time. read more

The Roost - Chicken and Waffles, Hashbrown Casserole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Went to The Roost for brunch on a Friday. I was super excited about the bottomless mimosas they advertised. Got there only to find out, wasn't really bottomless. It was $18 charge per bottle of champagne, that was disappointing. Anyway, the menu was jam packed, and had a lot of options that made it hard to decide. I went with the nap time sandwich, it was OK. I felt like it was missing some type of sauce or flavoring to complement the spinach. Our service was great and they looked to have a full bar. Overall I give The Roost four stars. I'll be back to try again another day, but won't do the mimosas. read more

The Roost - Mimosas that were not bottomless - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Went to The Roost today for the first time as part of Devour Indy. They had 2 can dine for $35. Which included two beverages, one shared snack item, and two entrees. We ordered: -two mimosas -cinnamon roll -bougie French toast -chicken and waffles I really enjoyed the drinks, cinnamon roll and French toast. The French toast came covered in a lemon custard and fresh fruit. So delicious. The chicken in waffles was a savory waffle. Not my thing, but my husband ordered it. We also ordered a side of their hash brown casserole and biscuits and gravy. Both I'd give high marks to! My daughter wouldn't stop eating the hash brown casserole and asked for another order! Kids meals are huge and definitely worth the price! I hate when the kids meals are small portions that only 1-3 year olds would fill up on. My kids are 6 and 8 so the meal was large enough to satisfy them and at $7! I definitely plan on coming back! read more

Classic breakfast & lunch spot. Large menu and creative specials. The savory waffle was delicious -- chicken tenders a bit dry. Waitress was friendly and knowledgeable but never checked on us. The coffee cake is the can't miss item. read more

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