The Absolute Best Brunch in Indy

There is no single way to do brunch right. I have the receipts to prove it.

This city will hand you a flawless Champagne Mule and free beignets at one table, then turn around and serve a pork belly sandwich so dense you need a nap and a cardiologist at the next. We scoured Indy from the Fountain Room’s parlor to Leviathan’s early-morning pastry line.

I ate a lot of hollandaise so you don’t have to guess. Here is where your next Saturday is going.

Love Handle

Highlights
Pork belly sandwich is massive
Fast, excellent service throughout
Stylish, cool interior decor
Highly recommended, stellar flavors
Worth the price, dense portions

I walked into Love Handle and immediately felt cooler than I actually am. The decor is stylish without trying too hard. The pork belly sandwich arrived and it was massive. Dense, rich, and absolutely worth the price. I needed a nap after. Service was fast and excellent throughout, which surprised me given the crowd. The flavors were stellar, no complaints. This is a place that respects your time and your appetite. I left full, satisfied, and slightly concerned about my cholesterol. I will absolutely be back. Just maybe not tomorrow. Or the day after that.

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Another Broken Egg Cafe

Highlights
Lobster omelette achieves flavor enlightenment
Champagne Mule pairs with precision
Server Erica delivers chosen-level service
Rich, dark coffee and large portions
Fast refills and free beignets

Another Broken Egg Cafe knows how to start a day right. The lobster omelette achieved some kind of flavor enlightenment. I was not expecting that. My Champagne Mule paired with it precisely. Our server, Erica, delivered exactly the level of service I wanted. Attentive but not hovering. The coffee was rich and dark. Portions were large. Refills came fast. They even brought free beignets. I felt like I was being bribed. It worked. I left in a state of caffeinated bliss. The only downside was having to go back to my real life.

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The Fountain Room

Highlights
Lasagna worthy of obsession
Cozy parlor-like atmosphere
Prime rib cooked perfectly
Exceptional, thoughtful service
Thoughtful anniversary dessert gesture

The Fountain Room feels like a secret. The parlor-like atmosphere is cozy. I felt like I was in someone's upscale living room. The lasagna was worthy of obsession. I am not being dramatic. It was that good. My companion ordered the prime rib. It was cooked perfectly. Medium rare, just as requested. The service was exceptional and thoughtful. They even brought an anniversary dessert gesture. I was not celebrating an anniversary. But I appreciated the effort. It was a nice touch. The whole experience felt special. I will be back for the lasagna. Soon. Very soon.

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Ruth's Cafe

Highlights
Florentine Benedict perfectly executed
Silky tomato basil soup
Fast, attentive service
Custom omelettes melt in mouth
Worth the kitchen crowd

Ruth's Cafe is a neighborhood spot. It was crowded when I arrived. The kitchen had a crowd. That did not matter. The Florentine Benedict was perfectly executed. The hollandaise was silky. The eggs were poached right. I also had the tomato basil soup. It was silky and comforting. My custom omelette melted in my mouth. Service was fast and attentive. Even with the chaos. I appreciated that. The prices were reasonable. The portions were generous. This is a reliable choice. Not flashy. Just good. Sometimes that is exactly what you need.

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Almost Famous

Highlights
Chic, welcoming Sunday atmosphere
Smoky biscuits with gravy
Best espresso martini in Indy
Prompt, hospitable service
Great day-to-night transition

Almost Famous has that Sunday glow. The atmosphere was chic and welcoming. I felt comfortable immediately. The biscuits with gravy were smoky. Deeply satisfying. The best espresso martini in Indy. I have tried many. This one wins. Service was prompt and hospitable. I never had to chase anyone down. The transition from day to night is seamless. I stayed longer than planned. That is a good sign. The crowd was mixed. Everyone seemed happy. I will be back. Maybe next time I will test that transition myself. From brunch to dinner. It sounds dangerous.

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Borage

Highlights
Exceptional service from Hunter
Smoked salmon tartine standout
Dangerous brownie-chocolate combo
Market plus brunch combined
Quality justifies higher prices

Borage combines a market with brunch. I liked that. You can shop and eat. My server was Hunter. He was exceptional. Attentive without being intrusive. The smoked salmon tartine was the standout. Fresh, bright, and beautifully assembled. The brownie-chocolate combo was dangerous. I should not have finished it. I did anyway. The quality justifies the higher prices. You are paying for care. It shows. The ingredients taste fresh. The dishes are thoughtful. This is not a casual diner. It is an experience. I left impressed. My wallet was lighter. But my stomach was happy.

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Another Broken Egg Cafe

Highlights
Fast seating on weekends
Seasonal menu delivers big
Bacon jam is genius
Biscuit beignet worth it
Friendly staff, loud room

Another Broken Egg Cafe delivers again. I got seated fast on a weekend. That never happens. The seasonal menu delivers big. The bacon jam is genius. I want it on everything. The biscuit beignet is worth it. Sweet, fried, and perfect. The staff was friendly. The room was loud. Very loud. I felt like I was at a party. In a good way. The service was quick. The food was hot. I left with a full stomach and sore ears. It was a successful brunch. I would risk the noise again.

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Lincoln Square Pancake House

Highlights
Consistent quality across locations
Fresh-squeezed mimosas worth trying
Crispy hashbrowns and seeded toast
Fast, friendly, attentive service
Generous portions at fair prices

Lincoln Square Pancake House is consistent. I have been to a few locations. Same quality every time. The fresh-squeezed mimosas are worth trying. They taste like actual oranges. The hashbrowns were crispy. The seeded toast was a nice touch. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive. My coffee never sat empty. The portions are generous. The prices are fair. You get a lot for your money. It is not revolutionary. It is dependable. Sometimes that is the best compliment. I left full. I left happy. I will be back.

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FIRE Restaurant

Highlights
Excellent service and ambience
Delicious gluten and dairy breads
Savory oysters and light halibut
Rich, delicate arancini portions
Reservations recommended after 6:30

FIRE Restaurant knows how to set a mood. The ambience is excellent. Service matched it. I was impressed. The gluten and dairy free breads were delicious. I did not miss the real thing. The oysters were savory. The halibut was light. The arancini portions were rich and delicate. Each bit was a pleasure. The room had a nice energy. I heard reservations are recommended after 6:30. I can see why. It fills up. This is a dinner spot. But it handles brunch well. I left feeling refined. And full. A good combination.

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Leviathan Bakehouse

Highlights
Pastries worth the early alarm
Biscuits and gravy standout
Best Pain Au Chocolat
Chill indoor and outdoor seating
Breakfast sandwich worth another shot

Leviathan Bakehouse is worth the early alarm. I dragged myself out of bed. I am glad I did. The pastries were outstanding. The biscuits and gravy stood out. It was hearty and comforting. The Pain Au Chocolat is the best I have had. Flaky, buttery, perfect. There is chill indoor and outdoor seating. I sat outside. The weather was nice. The breakfast sandwich is worth another shot. I will try it next time. The coffee was solid. The service was friendly. This is a neighborhood gem. I do not say that lightly. I will be back. Repeatedly.

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Parlor Public House

Highlights
Bold espresso-tini cocktails
Addictive croissants, dirty chai
Plant-filled, cool atmosphere
Delicious hummus, chicken salad

Parlor Public House has plants everywhere. I felt like I was brunching in a greenhouse. The espresso-tini cocktails are bold. Not for the faint of heart. The croissants are addictive. I had one with a dirty chai. The hummus was delicious. The chicken salad surprised me. It was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is cool and relaxed. I could have stayed all day. The service was friendly. The prices were fair. It is a solid spot for a lazy afternoon. Just be prepared to fight the urge to buy a monstera on your way out.

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Milktooth

Highlights
Fresh, well-balanced flavor combinations
Beautifully presented, made-to-order dishes
Lively atmosphere with attentive service
Quality coffee and crafted drinks

Milktooth lives up to the hype. The flavor combinations were fresh and well-balanced. Each dish arrived beautifully presented. Everything is made to order. You can tell. The atmosphere is lively. Service was attentive without being pushy. The coffee was quality. So were the crafted drinks. I watched a couple at the next table. They looked equally pleased. It is a place that takes brunch seriously. I appreciate that. There was a small wait to get in. It was worth it. I left feeling like I had experienced something. Not just eaten a meal. That is rare.

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