A canal-side village known for bars, brunch and a Saturday farmers market, six miles north of downtown along the Monon Trail.
Order The chili cheese etouffee with crawfish, the drunken chicken, the cornbread.
Yats Broad Ripple in Indianapolis runs Cajun-Creole on North College for over two decades. Bowls of jambalaya, etouffee and drunken chicken over rice.
Petite Chou by Patachou in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis is Martha Hoover's French bistro and champagne bar since 2007. A reliable Indianapolis pick.
Order Picanha steak, the carnitas tacos, the feijoada on weekends.
Fernando's in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs two cuisines off one kitchen, Mexican on the order page and Brazilian on the weekend specials.
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Order A slice of Earl's Sugar Cookie Cake and a glass of Champagne.
The Cake Bake Shop on Carrollton in Broad Ripple is Gwendolyn Rogers's storybook pastry room, known for layer cakes, sit-down high tea and a full bar.
Order An almond croissant, a baguette, a quiche slice.
Rene's Bakery in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs a French-leaning bakery and deli since 2004. Croissants, country loaves, sandwich lunch counter.
Order A pecan cinnamon roll and a coffee for the road.
Good Morning Mama's on 54th Street in Indianapolis is a breakfast pastry shop. Cinnamon rolls bigger than a fist, scratch quick breads, day-of-pickup only.
Order A pour-over and a pastry from the case.
Monon Coffee Company in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis on the Monon Trail since 1997. Organic fair-trade specialty pours and locally made pastries.
Order A seasonal latte and a slice of the day's cake.
Prufrock Coffee on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis is a family-friendly cafe with a relaxed counter. Long espresso menu and seasonal lattes.
Petite Chou in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs a Champagne bar inside a French bistro. By-the-glass Champagne and grower bubbles in a Patachou-group room.
Drink Cold beer and a cheeseburger
The Red Key Tavern on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis is a 1933 tavern, a Dan Wakefield haunt with a jukebox of 45s, cash only and still a classic dive.
Drink Indiana craft drafts and a pub burger
The Aristocrat Pub in South Broad Ripple, Indianapolis since 1933. A cherished neighborhood pub with a wide draft list and the city's longest patio.
Drink Mezcal cocktails and amaro flights
Thieves on East 65th in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs a tight cocktail program with a long mezcal-and-amaro list. Bartender's choice off the chalkboard.
Drink Old fashioned and a jazz set
The Jazz Kitchen on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis books live jazz seven nights a week. Pan-Latin small plates, cocktails, two sets nightly.
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Order Crepes and a glass of Champagne
Petite Chou by Patachou in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis runs Saturday and Sunday brunch since 2007. The Travel and Leisure US French restaurant list anchor.
Order Cinnamon roll French toast and a coffee
Good Morning Mama's on 54th Street in Indianapolis is a Broad Ripple diner brunch room. Cinnamon roll French toast, scratch quick breads, weekend queue.
The Vogue in Broad Ripple opened as a movie theater in 1938 and became a nightclub in 1977, now Indianapolis's storied 21+ live music and DJ venue.
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