This Indiana Restaurant Is One Of The Best Brunch Spots In The Whole Nation
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published February 01, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
If you want to try the best brunch in Indiana, look no further than this local chain of farm-fresh eateries. For three decades, these restaurants have been an Indy secret, and it’s about time of the rest of the Hoosier State discovered it.
Eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, pancakes, and all your other favorite morning meals are cooked to perfection here. Scroll on for more details.
With six locations in central Indiana, including within the Indianapolis International Airport, Cafe Patachou has been a premier breakfast hotspot for nearly 30 years. It is known for its fresh foods, unique menu items, and generous portions.
Each location is trendy and casual, representing your classic cafe. It has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation both in 2013 and 2016. In 2002, it was recognized by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of the 10 best brunch restaurants in the nation.
Established in 1989, this was one of the first farm-to-table eateries in the state, and it took off long before fresh food was a trend.
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A wealth of classic and unique menu items keep locals coming back time and again to try it all. Omelets, waffles, bagels with lox as well as more adventurous items like toasted pumpkin bread, croissant french toast, and Indiana sweet corn cakes make this joint a cut above the rest.
You'll also find sandwiches like tuna salad, egg salad, BLTs, and roasted turkey breast as well as soups and salads. Enjoy drinks like coffee, lattes, hot cocoa, juice, soda, smoothies, cocktails, and beer.