Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 10, 2020
Explore the 4 top spots in Indianapolis' Augusta-New Augusta neighborhoodChef D's Breakfast | Photo: Laura B./Yelp

Visiting Augusta-New Augusta, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Cuban cafe to a plant nursery. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Augusta-New Augusta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Taste Of Havana

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Topping the list is cafe and Cuban spot Taste of Havana, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 8329 Michigan Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 467 reviews on Yelp. 

Enjoy Cuban favorites in a family-friendly atmosphere with picnic tables and bold colors. The menu features Cuban coffee, coconut flanguava and cheese pastries and more. Try El Cubano sandwich, which is served with sweet plantains and black bean soup.

2. Chef D's Breakfast

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Next is breakfast and brunch and Mexican spot Chef D's Breakfast, situated at 8347 Michigan Road With 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Choose from a variety of omelets like the Western, made with ham, onions, green peppers and mozzarella cheese and served with potatoes. The menu also features chocolate chip pancakes, the burrito poblano, huevos rancheros and a biscuit special. 

3. Leonardo's Mexican Food

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Mexican and breakfast and brunch spot Leonardo's Mexican Food, which offers salads and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 8431 N. Michigan Road, four stars out of 172 reviews. 

Open 24 hours, the business serves up burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, quesadillas and combo plates with rice and beans. If you're craving tacos, Choose from 12 different options including braised pork, fish, chicken, and rolled cheese and guacamole. Finish off your meal with churros for dessert. (See the full menu here.)

4. The Forest Flower

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The Forest Flower, a plant nursery, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 23 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3205 W. 71st St. to see for yourself. 

For those with a green thumb, this spot offers locally grown organic vegetable plants and herb plants, houseplants, planters and a variety of seeds. It also stocks popular gift items including soy wax candles and French perfume and jewelry.

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