Neighborhoods
Near east side community, bounded by 10th, Oriental, and Michigan Streets, and I-70. The neighborhood gets its name from the large collection of cottage style of houses built between 1870 and 1900. We are known for our beautiful, tree-lined streets and the community-owned park in the heart of the neighborhood .
Cottage Home
Near east side community, bounded by 10th, Oriental, and Michigan Streets, and I-70. The neighborhood gets its name from the large collection of cottage style of houses built between 1870 and 1900. We are known for our beautiful, tree-lined streets and the community-owned park in the heart of the neighborhood .
Food scene
Walking Distance
King Dough
452 N Highland AvePizza! Versatile menu including vegan, dairy free
Great for takeout or something quick. Not usually crowded; food is precooked.
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Yats
885 Massachusetts AveGreat for takeout or something quick. Not usually crowded; food is precooked.
Livery
720 N College AveFavorite for a pricier meal with excellent service
Outdoor music and patio; Historic - Take a tour of the Atheneaum!
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan StOutdoor music and patio; Historic - Take a tour of the Atheneaum!
La Parada
1642 E New York StExcellent food!
The Garage Food Hall
5 minute walk! Casual international choices of food
Thaitanium
735 Massachusetts AveThai food; includes take out
BODHI
Can get crowded; expensive; locally owned and operated; amazing food
India Garden
207 N Delaware StExcellent Indian food; longer walk but usually not crowded
10th Street Diner
3301 E 10th StGreat vegetarian restaurant! Closes early and no alcohol.
Natural State Provisions
Great smash burgers and outdoor seating with dog park
Currently Japanese inspired menu - eat and then see a movie or just eat OR see a movie
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Kan Kan Cinema and Brasserie
1258 Windsor StCurrently Japanese inspired menu - eat and then see a movie or just eat OR see a movie
Indy's Chicago style pizza. Excellent but $$$ - recommend driving and takeout only. Must order ahead. Limited hours
Sam’s Square Pie
Indy's Chicago style pizza. Excellent but $$$ - recommend driving and takeout only. Must order ahead. Limited hours
Bars/Breweries/Distilleries
Walking Distance
Dorman Street
901 Dorman Stsuper close!
Centerpoint Brewing
1125 E Brookside Avewalkable; excellent brewery
8th Day Distillery - Bottle Shop & Cocktail Bar
1125 E Brookside AveExcellent cocktails
Mass Avenue Pub
745 Massachusetts AveTrivia nights!
Chatham Tap
719 Massachusetts AveOutdoor Patio; Great Service; Great bar food (fish & chips!)
British themed pub. Open 4-10 Thursdays through Mondays. Children welcome in separate section from bar. Trivia on Sunday evenings
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Mayfair Taproom
2032 E 10th StBritish themed pub. Open 4-10 Thursdays through Mondays. Children welcome in separate section from bar. Trivia on Sunday evenings
Tick Tock Lounge
2602 E 10th StGreat smashburger! No children allowed. Outdoor patio
St. Joseph Brewery
540 N College AveFood available; outdoor seating; in historic building
Peace Water Winery
747 N College AveTry a flight of wine; lovely space and easily walkable
Hard Truth at The Garage Food Hall
Fun cocktails right in the middle of the Garage Food Hall.
Sweets
Walking Distance
Kilwins Indianapolis
530 Massachusetts Ave15 minute walk; Many choices of flavors; seasonal hours
Gordon’s Milkshakes
865 Massachusetts AveIce cream nachos! Dairy free options
Best Chocolate In Town
884 Massachusetts AvenueHandmade sweets!
LiftOff Creamery
111 E 16th StAviation themed ice cream; not necessarily walkable but certainly driveable!
Lick Ice Cream
Unique Ice Cream Flavors at the Garage Food Hall. Great cookie ice cream sandwiches!
SoChatti
Unique chocolate tasting room. Call for hours, appointments, and classes
Coffee
Walking Distance
A nice walk up the Monon; plenty of outdoor seating available
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PROVIDER Coffee & Long Drinks
1101 E 16th StA nice walk up the Monon; plenty of outdoor seating available
Kaffeine Coffee Co.
B 707 Fulton St19 minute walk; Surrounded by shops; nice area of Mass Ave; outdoor walk up window
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Starbucks
430 Massachusetts Ave19 minute walk; Surrounded by shops; nice area of Mass Ave; outdoor walk up window
Quiet atmosphere in historical building, The Athenaeum. Longer walk.
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Coat Check Coffee
401 E Michigan StQuiet atmosphere in historical building, The Athenaeum. Longer walk.
Blue Collar Coffee Co.
850 Massachusetts AvenueInside Bottleworks Hotel
15 minute walk; cute bakery next to the Kan-Kan and cute shop, Stomping Ground
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Amelia's Windsor Park
1637 Nowland Ave15 minute walk; cute bakery next to the Kan-Kan and cute shop, Stomping Ground
Leviathan Bakehouse
1101 N College AveExtremely tasty bakery treats
Sidedoor Bagel
1103 East 10th StreetRight around the corner! Order ahead on weekends - lines can be long.
Rabble Coffee
2119 E 10th Stdriving recommended
Sightseeing
Walking Distance
Start at 10th & Mass Ave in the 800 block and walk towards town. Many shops and restaurants. rent bikes from pacersbikeshare.org or walk.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail
132 W Walnut StStart at 10th & Mass Ave in the 800 block and walk towards town. Many shops and restaurants. rent bikes from pacersbikeshare.org or walk.
Cottage Home Community Park
714-722 N Highland AveFeatures a shelter, small playground, and community gardens
22 minute walk; The hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system. Features the Center for Black Literature & Culture, The Learning Curve (for children), and the Indianapolis Special Collections Room. https://www.indypl.org/locations/central-library
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Indianapolis Public Library – Zentralbibliothek
40 E St Clair St22 minute walk; The hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system. Features the Center for Black Literature & Culture, The Learning Curve (for children), and the Indianapolis Special Collections Room. https://www.indypl.org/locations/central-library
Access the park by following the Monon Trail just northwest of 10th and Dorman. The soccer park has a splash pad on the west end.
Frank & Judy O'Bannon Soccer Park
Access the park by following the Monon Trail just northwest of 10th and Dorman. The soccer park has a splash pad on the west end.
This location has been RENAMED the Factory Arts District. Home for artists studios and gallery spaces including Glass Arts Indiana. Visit Centerpoint Brewery, Sochatti Chocolate Tasting, Fowling Warehouse, 8th Day Distillery, much more to come!
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Circle City Industrial Complex
1125 E Brookside AveThis location has been RENAMED the Factory Arts District. Home for artists studios and gallery spaces including Glass Arts Indiana. Visit Centerpoint Brewery, Sochatti Chocolate Tasting, Fowling Warehouse, 8th Day Distillery, much more to come!
Local Shopping
Walking Distance
Silver In the City
434 Massachusetts Ave19 minute walk; purveyors of jewelry, gifts, and whatnot
Stomping Ground
1625 Nowland Ave15 minute walk; locally owned gift shop with plants, flowers, t-shirts, jewelry
Tomorrow Bookstore
Independent bookstore
Digs Garden Center
Local garden store
Mass Ave Wine
878 Massachusetts AveLocal wine shop
Find the thrift store just east of the furniture store, of the same name. Lots of unique items and great deals!
Audrey's Place
3228 E 10th StFind the thrift store just east of the furniture store, of the same name. Lots of unique items and great deals!
Beautiful, handmade glass items at affordable prices. Catch a glimpse of how it's made on First Fridays at the Circle City Industrial Complex!
Glass Arts Indiana, Inc.
Beautiful, handmade glass items at affordable prices. Catch a glimpse of how it's made on First Fridays at the Circle City Industrial Complex!
Decorate
708 Massachusetts AveLovely gifts including handbags, unique kitchen items, pillows, candles
Dear Mom
Small store with a few books, music, and unique food
Local architectural salvage store. Higher prices but fun stuff to see. Visit the Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum if it's open while you are there.
Tim & Julie's Another Fine Mess
2901 E 10th StLocal architectural salvage store. Higher prices but fun stuff to see. Visit the Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum if it's open while you are there.