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Best locally-owned eateries in Indy

Best locally-owned eateries in Indy

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Created by Angela Jorden • Updated On: February 17, 2012
Tegry Bistro is one of Best locally-owned eateries in Indy.

1. Tegry Bistro

7.5
6010 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN
Sushi Restaurant · Park 100 · 31 tips and reviews

Angela J.Angela Jorden: Skip the Bento Box and go straight for the sushi. Order the Crunch, Spider or Spicy Tuna Rolls and you will never be disappointed. This is the best sushi we've found on the north side.

Maxine's Chicken & Waffles is one of Best locally-owned eateries in Indy.

2. Maxine's Chicken & Waffles

8.0
132 N East St (at E Wabash St), Indianapolis, IN
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 85 tips and reviews

Angela J.Angela Jorden: Always get the sweet tea! It's the bomb at Maxine's. The chicken at Maxine's is without peer--smothered boneless and bone-in alike. Collard greens like your grandma made and peach butter to die for.

Euphoria & Creation Cafe is one of Best locally-owned eateries in Indy.

3. Euphoria & Creation Cafe

337 W 11th St (at Downtown Canal, North Basin), Indianapolis, IN
Café · Upper Canal · 49 tips and reviews

Angela J.Angela Jorden: Creation Cafe is my favorite spot on the Canal. You cannot beat their homemade maple ginger dressing or the Caprese BLT. It's a little loud, but the energy is always positive.

Sister's Place is one of Best locally-owned eateries in Indy.

4. Sister's Place

7.4
215 Terrace Ave (at Madison Av), Indianapolis, IN
Breakfast Spot · Near Southside · 8 tips and reviews

Angela J.Angela Jorden: Sometimes you just want comfort food like turkey Manhattans and meatloaf. This is the place to go. Parking is not always plentiful, but the service is fast and good.

The Tamale Place is one of Best locally-owned eateries in Indy.

5. The Tamale Place

8.7
5226 Rockville Rd (Lynhurst), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Angela J.Angela Jorden: I've never found better tamales. And the salsa and queso is highly addictive. Everything is made fresh every day, but you better get there early--not everything on the menu is there after noon.