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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Lincoln Square Pancake House

Topping the list is a location of the Indianapolis-based chain Lincoln Square Pancake House. Located at 613 W. 11th St. downtown Indianapolis, the cafe and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated inexpensive cafe in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 157 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Tj A., who reviewed Lincoln Square Pancake House on Nov. 24, wrote, "This is a great breakfast. Expect a wait as this place. Food is extremely quick to come out so the wait isn't long. The breakfast bowl was out of this world."

Erin G. noted, "I chose the Veggie Scrambler with a side of pancakes and was not disappointed. The portions were good, the food was delicious and the cost was appropriate too."

2. Cafe Audrey At The Fort

Next up is Cafe Audrey at the Fort, situated at 9134 Otis Ave. With four stars out of 281 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and breakfast and brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Cafe Audrey at the Fort.

"The Cafe is in a historic building that was built in 1908," it writes in the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "It once was a blacksmith shop in the early 1900s. It was also home to the active duty Army Base Ft. Benjamin."

Regarding signature items, "We have delicious food, friendly service and a cozy atmosphere," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Mostly everything is cooked from scratch."

3. Uptown Cafe

Allisonville's Uptown Cafe, located at 6404 Rucker Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced cafe 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews.

Yelper John S., who reviewed Uptown Cafe on Oct. 18, wrote, "From the generous and reasonably priced menu, I ordered eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy and a side of hash browns. It was all served up in about five minutes. The food was all excellent."

Ali T. noted, "The menu has every possible breakfast item you may want and even five varieties of toast to choose from. Order the cinnamon raisin toast that comes with icing."

4. Cafe 251

Cafe 251, a cafe located downtown, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 26 Yelp reviews. Head over to 251 N. Illinois St., Suite 140 to see for yourself.

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Cafe 251.

"Cafe 251 is a part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG), which has been committed to creating unforgettable dining experiences," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "CRG owns and operates locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio."

Concerning signature items, "At Cafe 251 we offer quick and delicious breakfast and lunch options," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We have a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, wraps and salads. We also offer boxed lunches that come with a sandwich, chips and a cookie!"

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