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

Borage

4.7
4.7
75 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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 7:00 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 734-3958
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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 75 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

    Great for brunch

  • Indiana

    Innovative

  • Indiana

    Healthy

  • Indianapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Indianapolis

    Innovative

  • Indianapolis

    Healthy

  • Indianapolis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borage offers a "visual delight" with airy dining rooms and "friendly and professional" staff. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like the mushroom steak and venison tartare. The eclectic menu features "unique flavor combinations" and "locally sourced" ingredients. Don't miss the "incredible pastries" and attached market.

75 Reviews
  1. Ellen

    VIP

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Terie

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Allison

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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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  5. Martha

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 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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  6. Christopher

    VIP

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 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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  7. Charlotte

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food we ordered was awful. We let the server know but he only brought our checks.

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  8. Jim

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic evening savoring an array of delicious, palate-pleasing dishes. The crispy fried oyster mushrooms made for a perfect starter, setting the stage for my main course—a refreshing cold Brussels sprouts salad with sliced chicken breast and two types of lentils. The mustard maple dressing elevated every bite! If you’re in Speedway, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit!

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  9. Veronica

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the chicken sandwich. The bun was too heavy and dry and overpowered the small piece of fried chicken. The chicken and homemade pickles were delicious once the bread was removed. Definitely too small of a portion and no side for the price. My friend had the turkey manhattan. She felt the turkey tasted like bacon. The cranberry compote was too sweet. The sweet potato was a diced garnish for color and almost nonexistent. There were plenty of creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. Neither of us would order the same dish again. We might go back and try the breakfast items.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. They do not have a dedicated gluten free menu, but she walked me through it explaining which items could be modified. Kitchen cooked my eggs and sausage in a separate skillet- turned out perfect!

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FAQs

Borage is rated 4.7 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 7 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
  • Neighbourhood
    West Indy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 7:00 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 7:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm
  • 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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