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

Borage

4.8
4.8
35 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 734-3958
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Indiana

    Best Value

  • Indiana

    Great for brunch

  • Indiana

    Innovative

  • Indiana

    Healthy

  • Indiana

    American

  • Indianapolis

    Best Food

  • Indianapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Indianapolis

    Best Value

  • Indianapolis

    Great for brunch

  • Indianapolis

    Innovative

  • Indianapolis

    Healthy

  • Indianapolis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borage impresses with its "phenomenal appetizers" and "incredible dinners," offering a cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Guests love the unique menu, including standout dishes like the "Venison Tartare" and "fried to order donuts." With locally sourced ingredients and a vibrant marketplace, Borage promises a delightful dining experience.

35 Reviews
  1. Jason

    VIP

    Louisville

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great time. Amazing food! Good service! Cool atmosphere. Only criticism would be that the tables are really close together, but that would not prevent me from going back.

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  2. Cody

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Borage is unlike any other restaurant I have been. Every detail is well thought out. The food is of the highest quality. Praise to the owners for what they do and how they do it. Highly suggest you go. 10/10.

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  3. Guyanne

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table of 8. Everyone shared their apps and plates. The mussels are my new favorite along with the pavalova. Dana was our amazing server. We always feel so welcomed. Absolutely love the ambiance at night…romantic and festive

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  4. Bryan

    VIP

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly staff and yummy food and drinks. We were pleasantly surprised and will be back! (We are foodies.)

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Robin

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Borage. We loved the atmosphere and everyone was so friendly. We tried a few of the appetizers and I highly recommend the mushrooms. All of the food was great and our server was attentive and so nice. Can’t wait to go back!!

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  6. Margaret

    VIP

    Indiana

    356 reviews

    4.0

    356 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time for several of us but won’t be the last. The food is the star of the show. Literally everything we had was wonderful. Rich Mac and cheese, delicious Brussels spouts, nice all day breakfast options. The bakery and cafe were amazing. Lattes and cookies. Service was quite good. Parking was a challenge and we later learned at night we can park across the street

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a hidden gem on the west side. Our team came here for dinner for the first time (we regularly come for lunch) and it did not disappoint! Very friendly staff, cool ambiance and delicious food. Highly recommend.

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  8. Janey

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Josh is an amazing chef, hands down! His new restaurant, Borage, in Speedway, is a wonderful addition to the westside. Four of us dined there last night and we all walked away completely satisfied, if not in astonishment, with every dish we ordered. Having eating Josh's cooking before, I was curious to know how he could elevate a grilled pimento cheese sandwich to the next level. Lo and behold, he blew me away when I took my first bite. Who would have ever thought you could wrap a grilled pimento cheese sandwich with an actual thin layer of grilled cheese? Yep, that's right. A crispy and lacy layer of grilled cheese handsomely wrapped around the sandwich was both beautiful on the plate and surprisingly the perfect touch to the yummy gooey sandwich inside. Sprinkled with peppers and pickles, it was the right amount of heat and comfort that my hard to please taste buds loved. Josh is an amazing chef, worthy of Michelan stars, no doubt. Am so grateful his restaurant is up and running and close to where I live; we will definitely be going back soon! Ten stars!

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  9. RANDY

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was in town from Oregon to watch the Ducks spank Penn State. Had brunch here. Food was outstanding, and varied. Ambiance was fantastic. Very clean, "arty" with an attached "Market". Had such a great time, that we went back today for brunch again before the big Penn State loss. When we come back for the Big 10 Championship next year, this restaurant will definitely be on our list!

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  10. Amy

    VIP

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit but not the last! Well-appointed decor, deluxe food!

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FAQs

Borage is rated 4.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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
  • Neighborhood
    West Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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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