Spending time in downtown Indianapolis? Get to know the heart of the city by browsing the neighborhood's most popular local businesses, from a distillery to a bakery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Hotel Tango
Topping the list is cocktail bar and distillery Hotel Tango. Located at 702 Virginia Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 379 reviews on Yelp.
Expect everything from kombucha to cocktails and more at this artisan distillery. Hotel Tango also offers bottled spirits including Golf gin and Bravo bourbon. You can get 15 percent off on bottles on Sundays. The emphasis is on alcohol here with only snacks on the menu.
Yelper Dylon S. wrote, "This place is awesome. It has an old-school vibe with delicious drinks made from the spot's own distilled spirits. Make sure you eat beforehand as they only have pickles to hold you over."
2. Amelia’s
Next up is bakery Amelia’s, situated at 653 Virginia Ave. With five stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This spot specializes in homemade bread. Look for the country loaf and cranberry walnut loaf on the menu. You'll also find scones, croissants and cookies among Amelia's offerings.
Yelper Frank D. noted, "Unless you've spent time in Europe, odds are you've never had real genuine bread. This place is the real deal. My recommendations include the baguette, focaccia, country loaf and sandwich slices."
3. Milktooth
Cafe and breakfast and brunch spot Milktooth is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 534 Virginia Ave., four stars out of 1,139 reviews.
Established in 2014, Milktooth serves up breakfast and lunch fare. Try the sourdough pearl sugar waffle or the ancient grains porridge to start the day. Take a look at the full menu here.
Yelper Gabrielle B. wrote, "This hipster breakfast spot is so creative and different from other spots based on decor, menu and ingredients. I had a baby Dutch pancake and it was a savory delight."
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