During a typical work week, the repetition of waking up early, grinding through busy days, and doing it all again the next day can be exhausting. Once the weekend comes, it is always a nice treat to take it easy and catch up with friends over a delicious, leisurely brunch. Indianapolis boasts a healthy selection of award-winning spots to take on the endless debate over sweet versus savory.
Cafe Patachou
Lauded as one of the top places for breakfast by Bon Appetit magazine, Cafe Patachou has grown to six locations that serve up a delicious, fresh, and local menu. The James Beard award-winning offerings are sourced from within 100 miles of Indianapolis and include dozens of options for omnivores, vegans, and every dietary choice in between.
The mouth-watering breakfast specialties include such hits as Croissant French Toast Patachou, Indiana sweet corn cakes, and a vegan “omelet” assembled with an open-face garbanzo flour “crepe,” hummus, black beans, tofu crumbles, and a variety of salsa and toppings.
If it’s closer to lunchtime, enjoy the to-die-for chicken salad or a smoked salmon bagel. Or give the Sweet Ruby’s Special a try, which includes a cup of tomato artichoke soup and a Southern-style sweet grilled cheese. All proceeds from the Sweet Ruby Special benefit The Patachou Foundation, which provides wholesome meals and information on healthy habits to at-risk youth.
Milktooth
Fashioned as an upscale diner, Milktooth has become one of Indianapolis’ most talked-about breakfast spots since opening in 2014. Chef Jonathan Brooks has been recognized as one of Food and Wine magazine’s best new chefs for his clever and delicious menu that incorporates locally sourced ingredients.
Everything at Milktooth is an alchemy of ingredients and flavors that are ingeniously combined for a taste sensation every time. The Indiana Autumn Dutch Baby Pancakes blend shitake mushrooms, sweet potato, bleu cheese and walnuts for an unparalleled umami experience.
Looking for something on the sweeter side? The Sourdough Perl Sugar Waffle comes topped with a coffee-poached pear, horchata syrup and sea salt butter for an explosion of sweet flavor. Pair your meal with a vegan cranberry coconut pop tart or sourdough sweet potato donuts for good measure. If you still have room, don’t miss the extensive drink menu from which you can choose a Dreamsicle Mimosa for yourself or a pitcher of Basic B Bloody Mary for the table.
The Garden Table
The Garden Table offers an eclectic blend of breakfast and lunch options alongside a full-pressed juice menu. The Hippie Porridge will leave your belly happy and full with oatmeal, red quinoa, seasonal fruit, and hemp seeds. The vegan banh-mi is a clever twist on the original, composed of sun-dried tomato hummus, avocado, cabbage, and house-made pickles.
Don’t miss out on the fresh pressed juices that put The Garden Table on the map. Enjoy the Emerald Elixir, a green lemonade made from a detoxifying blend of romaine lettuce, cucumber, celery, kale, spinach, lemon, ginger, and turmeric, among other fresh ingredients. You can also dabble with the cold-pressed juice flight, featuring your choice of four juices.
Indianapolis has become a true foodie city, and brunch is a great way to sample your way around. Healthy or decadent, savory or sweet, the Indy food scene offers something for everyone.
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