Thai Papaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

1. Thai Papaya

7.3
3905 W 96th St (Michigan Rd), Indianapolis, IN
Thai Restaurant · College Park · 16 tips and reviews

Chad W.Chad Wagner: Best lunch spot in Indy. Food is outstanding. 42 and 46 are top-tier meals. Soup is also yum.

ArcyArcy: Nearest Thai restaurant to me, so I eat take-out here regularly. Unfortunately, it is overpriced & overrated compared to many other north side Thai joints (Jasmine Thai, Thai Orchid, Sawasdee) #truth

Mark C.Mark Caswell: Go to Thai Papaya and order the Kao Pad Grao Pao with the highest spice possible!

City Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

2. City Market

8.2
222 E Market St (btwn N Delaware & N Alabama St), Indianapolis, IN
Food Court · Downtown Indianapolis · 69 tips and reviews

Nora S.Nora Spitznogle: City Market dates back to 1821 - the current market holds awesome lunch spots, produce stands and sundries. Thursdays you can find the Farmer's Market. Typically music on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more.

Justin S.Justin Swanson: Chocolate for the spirit has excellent gelato. Try the lavender honey.

Jim L.Jim Lyons: Ignore the tip from Scotty's. You're at some of the best, original food here. Scotty's is an impersonal corporate chain. Not to mention overpriced. Trying to steal business - low, Scotty's... Low.

Bourbon Street Distillery is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

3. Bourbon Street Distillery

361 Indiana Ave (at W Vermont St), Indianapolis, IN
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 81 tips and reviews

David L.David Lillard: This place is the bomb. Great lunch spot, even better after work spot.

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: A wonderful destination for Indy’s finest Cajun Creole food and spirits that’s been in the neighborhood for generations. They also have carry-out beer and liquor.

Jessica B.Jessica Bowman: day drinking!

Poccadio Moroccan Grill & Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

4. Poccadio Moroccan Grill & Sandwiches

1045 Broad Ripple Ave (Broad Ripple & Winthrop), Indianapolis, IN
Moroccan Restaurant · Broad Ripple · 16 tips and reviews

Chris W.Chris Waugh: New lunch spot. Delicious shawarma.

Heike Y.Heike Y: Just ask for a vegan sampler plate or sandwich, and he'll hook you up! Awesome place for vegan sandwiches and salads. Love the basil cilantro sauce!

Visit IndyVisit Indy: Great, new & healthy Moroccan place from the man behind Saffron Cafe. Try the kafta!

Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

5. Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza

9.0
5646 E Washington St (at N Audubon Rd), Indianapolis, IN
Pizzeria · Irvington · 111 tips and reviews

Society of SalvageSociety of Salvage: Excellent lunch spot (and dinner too!)

Lauren P.Lauren Phelps: Amazing! Our favorite place to get pizza by far... So many great choices and we've loved them all so far!

Tamre M.Tamre Mullins: Definitely get the breadsticks and garlic parmesan dipping sauce!

Canal Walk is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

6. Canal Walk

9.4
White River State Park & Canal Walk Cultural District (btwn 11th & Washington Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Scenic Lookout · Downtown Indianapolis · 63 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie Henry: Amazing place for walking, running, and bike riding. Beautiful scenery and safe as well

Laurie H.Laurie Hardin: Check out the great mural paintings along the canal

Visit IndyVisit Indy: Cosmo named it one of the best places to smooch your man. True story.

Goose The Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

7. Goose The Market

9.2
2503 N Delaware St (at E 25th St), Indianapolis, IN
Gourmet Store · Fall Creek Place · 74 tips and reviews

Ben H.Ben Hilmer: Great coffee and gelato. Most importantly their sandwiches are unlike anything you can order this side of the Atlantic.

sara m.sara mcguyer: The best bacon in Indy, period.

Jessica S.Jessica Saberman: Wow the Batali was delicious ... and I don't usually like cheese, mayo ... or sandwiches for that matter.

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

8. Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

9.1
4000 Michigan Rd (bt W 38th & 42nd Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Butler - Tarkington · 99 tips and reviews

Marquette H.Marquette Hansen: Always outstanding! Also, Nourish Cafe is wonderful. I had the blackbean sandwich and it was DELICIOUS!!!!

HISTORYHISTORY: The Museum first opened to the public in 1906 under the John Herron Art Institute & was later moved here to its permanent residence in1910 where more than 5000 residents came out for the opening night

CheapismCheapism: Free admission, beautiful grounds and all kinds of art. Kids and adults will enjoy more than 50,000 pieces of art and some of their traveling exhibits. Read more.

Bakersfield Mass Ave is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

9. Bakersfield Mass Ave

9.0
334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 107 tips and reviews

Lori T.Lori Taylor: Mole tacos really yummy!!!! Also love the salsa roja... Authentic with smoked chiles!

Chris S.Chris Smith: Guac 👍 Chips 👍 Salsa 👍 Tacos 👍 Beer 👍 Whiskey 👍 Margs 👍👍👍

Dawn D.Dawn DeVirgilio: Get the queso - you are welcome.

Flatwater Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

10. Flatwater Restaurant

9.2
832 E Westfield Blvd (at IWC Canal Greenway), Indianapolis, IN
American Restaurant · Broad Ripple · 81 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean Molin: They have far more than just nachos and tacos. Steaks, sandwiches, pasta... It's all wonderful.

Dave S.Dave Smiley: Eat the smoked pork nachos with the hot chili sauce

Cari C.Cari Crowe: Get the shrimp tacos, they are so simple and tasty.

Twenty Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

11. Twenty Tap

9.0
5408 N College Ave (at E 55th St), Indianapolis, IN
Bar · Meridian Kessler · 76 tips and reviews

Lisa F.Lisa Ferguson-Sells: Grilled cheese supreme and Mac n cheese with pimentos are both good. Fries are good. Gelato is good - get the chocolate.

Brad K.Brad Knutson: Brugge Tripel and The Wrath burger on the patio was the perfect lunch. Highly recommended.

Susan M.Susan Marshall: Try the beer battered cheese curds.. Great place to bring kids too.

Cafe Patachou is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

12. Cafe Patachou

9.1
4911 N Pennsylvania St (at 49th Street), Indianapolis, IN
American Restaurant · Meridian Kessler · 58 tips and reviews

StephSteph: Worth the wait! The staff moves quickly and the food comes out fast. The omelets are light and fresh - not heavy or greasy. Opt for the cinnamon toast and fresh fruit!

Matt G.Matt Grieser: Try the cinnamon toast!

John N.John Nasser: Mexico Estate coffee is awesome !

Saigon Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

13. Saigon Restaurant

8.4
4760 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN
Vietnamese Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Rod C.Rod Crossland: Try the grilled beef stuffed with cheese and onion as your appetizer. You will not be disappointed. This is my favorite restaurant.

Aileen R.Aileen R.: Lunch specials here are under 6 bucks for soup, goi cuon (spring roll) and an entree. I LOVE this place! One of the best secrets of Indy!

Gary L.Gary Llewellyn: Everything.

Tomo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Indianapolis.

14. Tomo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

8.6
7411 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Japanese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Sam A.Sam Ames: The chicken and steak hibachi is absolutely AMAZING. I went there with 12 people with the family. Service was terrific. Make sure you get a Japanese soda, crazy cool taste.

MichaelMichael: Pretend it's your birthday. Get free iced cream and fried banana.

Chris H.Chris Huffman: Great sushi. Fair prices. Hidden gem in a strip mall.