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

Borage

4.7
4.7
85 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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
  • 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 85 people are saying

Borage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Indiana

    Innovative

  • Indiana

    Healthy

  • Indianapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Indianapolis

    Innovative

  • Indianapolis

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borage offers a "quirky diner/neighborhood gem" ambiance, complemented by "amazing and creative food beautifully presented and delicious." The service is "friendly, fun," and the market adds a unique touch with baked goods. Highlights include inventive cocktails, standout pork belly, and "the best mushroom steak." A Speedway favorite!
85 Reviews
  1. riley

    Indiana2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    On a weekday mid morning, only a few tables in the restaurant and took over 30 minutes to get our food. Our waitress was inattentive and barely spoke. Had an attitude about the questions we had. Food was good but had few menu options for breakfast. Will try again with hopes that service improves. The latte was absolutely delicious and the restaurant was adorable. Quiet place to grab a bite to eat, which speedway definitely needs!

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  2. Barry VIP

    Indiana18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was "quirky diner/neighborhood gem." The service, from the host who greeted us, to the cook who told us goodbye when we left, was really great. The cocktails were inventive and on point. Off of the menu, the griddled cornbread, brussels sprout salad, and pork belly were particular standouts. Lastly, definitely check out their market, which had a number of baked goods and other cool stuff as well. I can't wait to go back and bring some friends!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming here for lunch and trying the rotating soup of the week, always hits

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  4. Karen

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Borage has amazing food, an outstanding staff and everything you could want in a dining experience. Such a friendly atmosphere!

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  5. Deana

    Indiana8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Main entrees were very good. We ordered Shepard’s pie, fish and chips, and the Turkey manhattan. The fried mushroom appetizer was almost inedible. Very tough and tasted of old grease. We all enjoyed the tiramisu. I love the atmosphere in this establishment but feel the price point is a bit high

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  6. Allison

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  7. Cindy

    Indiana25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing specials and soup of the week, will be back soon!

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  9. 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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  10. 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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Borage is rated 4.7 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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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