FAMILY FRIENDLY AND AL FRESCO
Where to enjoy dining outside this summer WORDS BY CHARITY R. BARTLEY HOWARD and SUSAN BRYANT
ONE OF THE PERKS OF SUMMERTIME IS BEING ABLE TO ENJOY A GREAT MEAL OUTDOORS – AND IF YOU CAN FIND A PLACE THAT THE KIDS LOVE TOO, THAT’S EVEN BETTER! HERE’S A LIST OF AREA RESTAURANTS TO CHECK OUT NEXT TIME YOUR FAMILY WANTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER NIGHT (OR MORNING) AND DINE OUTSIDE.
Bru Burger Bar Who doesn’t love a good burger? It’s practically a requirement to binge on burgers during the summer months. And Bru Burger serves up a menu of gourmet burgers sure to leave you satisfied. (Kids not feeling your burger craving? There are plenty of other options available to please their palate.) LOCATIONS: Mass Ave, Noblesville, Carmel
and Plainfield TYPE OF FOOD: Creative burgers and
sandwiches
KID’S MENU: Yes, including breaded chicken
bites, mac n’ cheese, popcorn shrimp and grilled cheese MORE INFO: www.bruburgerbar.com/
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Canal Bistro Grille In the mood for Mediterranean? If spanakopita, falafel, tabouli and gyros are what you need, you’re in luck at the Canal Bistro Grille. The owners are from Egypt and Lebanon, so you know it’s the real deal. LOCATION: Broad Ripple TYPE OF FOOD: Authentic Mediterranean KID’S MENU: Yes, including gyros, chicken strips, hamburgers and corn dogs MORE INFO: www.canal-bistro.com
Bazbeaux Pizza When you want a made-to-order pie, go a step above at Bazbeaux’s. Choose one of their “exotic toppings” for a unique pizza designed just for you. And pizza by the slice is available Monday through Friday 11 am – 2 pm.
Mug n’ Bun Roll down the window and have dinner served up right in your car – or grab a picnic table to enjoy your meal outside on a warm summer night. Mug N’ Bun has been around for nearly 50 years (with good reason) specializing in serving up the classics. LOCATION: Speedway TYPE OF FOOD: Tenderloins, onion rings,
hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade root beer and more KID’S MENU: Yes, including grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly, mini corn dogs, etc.
Eiteljorg Museum Cafe
LOCATIONS: Carmel, Broad Ripple and Downtown Indianapolis TYPE OF FOOD: Signature pizzas, salads and
LOCATION: Downtown Indianapolis
KID’S MENU: No, but doesn’t every kid like
pizza? MORE INFO: www.bazbeaux.com
Love those Italian dinners at Mama Carolla’s? Then you’ll want to try Mama’s other restaurant, too. Good Morning Mama’s Café can set you up for breakfast and lunch! LOCATION: East 54th St. TYPE OF FOOD: Pancakes, French toast, sandwiches, specialty burgers, pizza and more KID’S MENU: Yes, “kiddie breakfast”
available
MORE INFO: www.goodmorningmamas. com/home.html
MORE INFO: http://mug-n-bun.com
Need a bite to eat while you’re having fun on the canal? Stop at the Eiteljorg! The café is open anytime the museum is.
sandwiches
Good Morning Mama’s Cafe
TYPE OF FOOD: Soups, hot and cold
sandwiches, salads and quesadillas. KID’S MENU: Yes, tacos, hot dogs, chicken fingers, grilled cheese and more MORE INFO: www.eiteljorg.org/visit/
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Another Broken Egg Cafe This is a gourmet way to start your day. Seasonal selections like toasted coconut quinoa power skillets, pecan praline and candied bacon French toast and sausage and fennel omelettes are just the start. LOCATION: 9435 N. Meridian St. and Fishers TYPE OF FOOD: Twists on favorite breakfast and lunch options KID’S MENU: Yes, chocolate chip pancakes, waffle and French toast samplers, etc. MORE INFO: http://anotherbrokenegg. com/location/indianapolis-0