Best of Metromix Indianapolis 2010Breakfast restaurant
We know, we know -- this category could have the same nominees as our Best Brunch category. But don't be fooled by the similar award name. This one's got one important phrase in the description that our brunch nominees generally don't have: greasy spoon.
And the winner is…
Historic Steer Inn
5130 E. 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46219Neighborhood: East Indy
An icon of E. 10th St., the Historic Steer Inn still looks like a drive-in dive but its menu is a fun, jumbled mess of omelets, mimosas, and stuffed pizza. The walls are covered in east side bric-a-brac and Scecina memorabilia, making the Steer the kind of neighborhood restaurant that Applebee's wants to be.
Nominees
Peppy Grill
1004 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203Neighborhood: South Indy
The sign out front reads "Hamburgs," which sets the tone for a diner that isn't quite right -- it's perfect. The 24-hour greasy spoon has been open since the 1930s and is the favored hangout of many Fountain Square residents, hipsters, cops and more. Peppy's is so small, every seat seems within arms reach of the grill.
Original Pancake House
1518 W. 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46038Neighborhood: North Indy
Like its Northeastside sister location, this homey breakfast nook defies conventional chain restaurant design with a room you actually want to linger in. Pull up to the table in a wooden chair just like the one you sat in when you first fell for flapjacks.
Good Morning Mama's Café
1001 E. 54th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220Neighborhood: Broad Ripple
Mama Carolla herself opened this breakfast joint next to her popular Indianapolis fixture, Mama Carolla's.
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Best of Indianapolis 2010: The winners are in!
Thanks to everyone who voted for our first-ever Best of Indianapolis! The winners are in! Did your favorite restaurants, bars, clubs and retail shops win?
Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees. These choices were hard ones to make, and all of the great places in this city didn't make it any easier on the voters!
What other people are saying...
AmyBartner - January 19, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Oh, we didn't forget about them! Check out the best brunch category, iumarketer!
Report This Commentiumarketer - January 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM
No Patachou??? Petit Chou?
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