Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 29, 2020
The 3 best diners in IndianapolisPhoto: Lincoln Square Pancake House/Yelp

Looking to try the top diners around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top diners in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

May is the top month of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Indianapolis area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of small business software for online reviews management. Daily spending at Indianapolis-area restaurants surged to $146,874 for the metro area in May of last year, 11% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Four Seasons

photo: rl n./yelp

First on the list is Four Seasons, situated at 1935 N. Shadeland Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp, the diner, Mediterranean and traditional American spot has proved to be a local favorite.

2. Lincoln Square Pancake House

photo: nicole h./yelp

Next up is South Perry's Lincoln Square Pancake House, an outpost of the Indianapolis-based chain located at 8041 Madison Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner, cafe and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 145 reviews.

3. Metro Diner

Photo: metro diner/Yelp

A location of the chain Metro Diner, a diner and breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 424 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3954 E. 82nd St. to see for yourself.


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