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Grab a table or a bar seat in our café. - Borage, Indianapolis, IN

Borage

4.7
4.7
79 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Chefs Josh Kline and Zoë Taylor bring vibrant, progressive American cuisine and freshly baked pastries to life at Borage. Located just a short walk from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this café, bakery, and market works hand-in-hand with local Indiana farms to craft unique dishes, from reimagined classics to innovative options for both meat lovers and vegetarians.

Settle into the relaxed, diner-style café for a flavorful meal, or unwind in the market with a fresh pastry and a coffee beverage. The market is perfect for meeting friends, working remotely, or having a quick business meeting over a latte. You’ll also find fresh, locally-farmed meats and produce, and unique spices and products you won’t get at big-box stores.

After just a few months of being open, Borage was recently named to the Indianapolis Monthly Best Restaurants 2024 list. Come experience Borage for yourself and see why.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 07:00–14:00 Thu–Sat 07:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (317) 734-3958
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    West Indy
  • Cross Street
    We are on the corner of West 16th and Lynhurst in Speedway, IN
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    IndyGo Bus Route 25 (West 16th Street route) has a bus stop directly across the street.

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Innovative

  • Indiana

    Healthy

  • Indianapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Indianapolis

    Innovative

  • Indianapolis

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borage offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely outstanding" food and a "fabulous" atmosphere. The menu is praised for its "unique twist" and "dynamic flavor combinations," while the market and bakery add an extra dimension. "Attentive" service and "fantastic" vegetarian options make it a "must-go" culinary treasure.

79 Reviews
  1. Allison

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Acoustic considerations in design of restaurant allow for reduced noise level despite close seating. Amazing drinks - GNX-12 was very refreshing with gin, mint, and cucumber. Food: - Appetizer we ordered was shrimp and mussel frito with hot peppers and chipotle ranch dipping sauce - excellent! - PEI Mussels in Coconut Kimchi Broth - good, could have used more broth but flavors were spot on! - Special Pork Belly Dish (not what’s listed online menu) included shredded and pressed pork belly, puree with roasted potatoes and Brussels - amazing!

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  2. Cindy

    Indiana25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are not enough superlatives! GO TO BORAGE NOW! Amazing and creative food beautifully presented and DELICIOUS. Everything was a home run, from appetizers to mains to dessert - our table of 5 ended up tasting a bit of everything and it was all fantastic. There is something for everybody. The service was great - friendly, fun, helpful, great suggestions. Very good prices and warm, homey and fun atmosphere. We are already planning our next visit and who to bring.

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  3. lovetoeat

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and atmosphere were terrific. The menu has a nice selection of well prepared classic comfort food items and some more novel adventurousness dishes-something for everyone. Desserts were deliciously made in house. Great experience. We’ll be going back soon.

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  4. Secili VIP

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robin was delightful! The food was absolutely outstanding in flavor and creativity. The pork belly was succulent. The shrimp and grits were quite balanced with fresh tomatoes. The homemade lemonade had the perfect amount of tartness and sweetness!

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  5. Ellen VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcome to Borage. Our dinner experience was nothing short of fabulous…. Hitting all pistons. Where to begin? Upon walking in, the dining rooms are a visual delight, airy, tables spread out not cramped. The staff friendly and professional. Attentive but not robitic. The menu. Oh my!!! All descriptions of yummy food, each with a unique twist. Our party of four had a difficult time decided. But!!!we shared some dishes to have the opportunity to taste more. Shared a dessert, the sweet toffee pudding. The most flavorful meal in indy EVER. Borage is a gift to our City. !!! A fun bakery, mini market, boutique to shop in. . Coolers full of fresh produce, meat, assorted spices, etc etc. A must go to and experience this culinary treasure.

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  6. Scott VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Limited menu. However everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend!!

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  7. Terie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four diners of our party ordered the daily specials and were very pleased with the taste and quality of their choices. Blake, our server, was helpful for another person with food restrictions. Overall, a great atmosphere in a mostly residential area of Speedway and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Allison

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails and draft beer choice were excellent! Plenty of amazing vegetarian options on the menu. The server knew the menu and accurately answered our questions. He also served/entered the food so things ordered together didn't all come out at once. We had a salad, two small plates/apps and split a dinner item (all vegetarian) and it was all so good. Flavors were all on point, excellent chefs. They had THE BEST mushroom steak we have ever had! And to top it off, the Texas Sheet cake was to die for! Recommend again and again! Can't wait to try the brunch menu.

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  9. Martha

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fourth visit in a month. Does not disappoint. Love everything about Borage. We came for dinner and live music afterwards. But we shop the bakery first because my favorite canele might be sold out. Tonight I got the last one! We also got pain au chocolate, bagels, baguette, and the indescribably good toffee cookies. And Basque style coffee cheesecake. You simply must go. I recommend reservations.

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  10. Christopher VIP

    Indiana22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the fried mushroom appetizer, fish sandwich, and pork belly. Everything was delicious and Hunter provided fantastic service.

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Borage is rated 4.7 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Borage

1609 N Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46224-5522

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are on the corner of West 16th and Lynhurst in Speedway, IN
  • Area
    West Indy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 07:00–14:00 Thu–Sat 07:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    IndyGo Bus Route 25 (West 16th Street route) has a bus stop directly across the street.
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