Visiting Near Eastside, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Near Eastside, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. King Dough Indy
Topping the list is King Dough Indy, a spot to score pizza and more. Located at 452 N. Highland Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 195 reviews on Yelp.
This spot specializes in wood-fired pizzas, alongside Italian pastas and breads. There is also a wide array of alcoholic beverages on offer.
Specific pizza choices include the Big Boy with red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, peppadew, red onion, kalamata olives and parmesan cheese; the Destroyer with mozzarella, rosemary, basil, garlic, goat cheese, sausage and honey; and the Stinky Pete with goat cheese, gorgonzola, cherry tomato, pecorino, mushrooms and oregano.
2. Flat12 Bierwerks
Next up is brewery Flat12 Bierwerks - Indianapolis, situated at 414 Dorman St. With 4.5 stars out of 202 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This American craft brewery offers a variety of unique flavors; daily flavors are written on a chalkboard above the bar and include choices such as a cherry hefeweizen, a dark black IPA, a light cream ale and a guava kolsch.
3. Ash & Elm Cider
Cidery Ash & Elm Cider is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2104 E. Washington St., 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews.
This spot has five flagship ciders, including the Dry, the Headlong (hoppy flavor without bitterness), the Semi-Sweet with a balanced finish, the Sunset Tart Cherry with a taste that resembles its name and the Fleeting Youth, a semi-sweet cider with raspberries and lemons.
Current rotating ciders include the Autumntide with pumpkin, cinnamon, clove and allspice, the pomegranate with notes of black cherry and grenadine and more.
Hungry? Grab a BLT sandwich, a smoked gouda basil melt or a chicken salad.
4. The Neidhammer Coffee Co.
The Neidhammer Coffee Co., a creperie and breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee, tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 109 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2104 E. Washington St. to see for yourself.
Score a cappuccino, latte or mocha and pair it with baked goods like cupcakes and croissants.
Crepes are also available; look for the Holy Cross with apple, maple syrup, cinnamon and walnut butter; the Pleasant Run with turkey, tomato, pesto and Italian cheese; and the State Street with bacon, ham, cheddar, spinach and mushrooms.
Here's the menu.
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