Spending time in Butler-Tarkington? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bakery and dessert spot to an upscale New American restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Butler-Tarkington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Flying Cupcake Bakery
Topping the list is bakery The Flying Cupcake Bakery, which offers desserts and more. Located at 5617 N. Illinois St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 124 reviews on Yelp.
Take your pick of more than 30 seasonal and regular cupcake flavors including Boston cream pie, peach cobbler, red velvet and s'mores. Other options include the vegan Mexican hot chocolate and gluten-free lemon. (Check out the full offerings here.)
2. Kincaid's Meat Market
Next is meat shop and deli Kincaid's Meat Market, situated at 5605 N. Illinois St. With five stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Founded in 1921, Jonathan and Joseph Dugdale run this family-owned business alongside their parents. Locals flock here for high-quality meat including baby back ribs, boneless chicken thighs, lamb chops, uncured ham and more. It also offers cheeses, jams, pies, sauces and fresh salads.
3. Graeter's Ice Cream
Graeter's Ice Cream, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5560 N. Illinois St., 4.5 stars out of 148 reviews.
With offerings like doughnuts, cakes, pies and more, this spot has your sweet cravings covered. When it comes to ice cream, choose from flavors like black raspberry chocolate chip, Dutch milk chocolate and Oregon strawberry.
4. Meridian Restaurant & Bar
Meridian Restaurant & Bar, a pub and New American and vegetarian spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 213 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5694 N. Meridian St. to see for yourself.
Enjoy pasta, salads, steaks, seafood and more in a cozy atmosphere with candles and wood ceilings. Choose from popular starters like baked potato soup and the roasted beet salad as well as French specialities like the duck confit cassoulet. Finish off your meal with an after-dinner cocktail and the signature doughnuts.
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