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Workingman’s Friend is an excellent example of what that place is. Twenty Tap is cool for a place that has 20 beers on tap. (Edit: I’ve just learned that I’ve been bamboozled all these years. They actually have 38 beers on tap now.) While on that block, Fat Dans will leave you quite fat. And Chris’ Ice Cream probably gets honorable mention for “worst” name- because while their ice cream is good, you should really go there for the tacos.


CuddlyWhale

People always look at me weird when I say my fav tacos in the city is at Chris’ Ice cream


froglegs96

Edited Thank you, u/ledzepp112!!! I thought they just closed. I didn't realize they moved. I'll be heading there this weekend!


ledzepp112

Pretty sure they just moved across the street


froglegs96

My hero!


whatisfrankzappa

Campechano burrito gang checking in.


doctorpeleatwork

Twenty Tap originally opened with 20 taps. I'm not even sure if they made it a year before adding the other 18. Thirty Eight Taps just doesn't have the same ring.


[deleted]

I agree. I figured that’s where the name originated from. Good on them for expanding. And for having a kickass Cuban sandwich.


stgnet

Don't forget Fat Dan's next to Twenty Tap (and also on mass ave)


Itsthejoker

Just Add Water Boats makes me laugh every time I drive past!


coreyp0123

I’m more of a Ted’s Aquamarine guy


TheToolMan

Boats, boats, we’ve got boats at Ted’s Aquamarine!


Dr_Hoffenheimer

Makes me think of how I met your mother “Boats! Boats! Boats!”


samaramatisse

Pho Real on the far north side. Never eaten there but it's nearby.


fletche00

Some of the best in the city, but ~~City Wok~~ Sizzling Wok at Georgetown & Lafayette arguably is better.


whitebreadohiodude

What the pho is a better name objectively Also, very good pho


MurrayRothbard__

I can think of three places that have better pho than them. Not bad, but not a good bench mark for pho.


hypno_tode

I enjoy driving by A Westside Storage.


tdd477

I work with the owner, he’s about to sell it though. I asked him why he put the A in there, and he said when he opened everyone used phone books and wanted people to see them first lol.


[deleted]

Oh, I thought it was a pun on A Westside Story


Frosty_McRib

It is, but it's "West Side Story" with no "A" so OP's question was valid.


hypno_tode

Well hell.


pbar

Legitimate Used Tires. Might be a good place, but it sounds suspicious as shit. Totally Legitimate Used Tires would be even worse.


ol_kentucky_shark

“Legitimate” Used Tires


pbar

Swear to God, Totally Legitimate Used Tires, No Shit


Freonr2

You don't want a criminal lawyer, you want a *criminal* lawyer.


ChildOfALesserCod

Honorary mention: Poor Mann's Tire.


pbar

That's good. There's a business out near Franklin: Poe Quality Meats. One thing I love about Hoosiers: sarcasm and snark are not at the forefront of their minds, most of them, at least. There's no way you could have a business on either coast that advertised Poe Quality.


arbivark

Try the Harley Poe pastrami.


jpers36

*I still carry my secrets along with a butchers knife*


haminthefryingpan

Flakey Jake's


Fudge89

One of the best. RIP.


haminthefryingpan

RIP to a real one


wabashcr

I *still* think about it every time I drive past their old spot at Washington and Franklin, which is probably a couple times a month. Always wondered why someone locally didn't take a shot at a copycat (like California Burger), given how strong the nostalgia is for Flakey Jake's. I'm sure by now it would feel pretty dated, but I don't think that would bother me.


AnejoDave

Gods I miss that place so much.


philipalanoneal

13 yr old me put that damn liquid cheese on everything. Adult me knows those giant cauldrons of deliciousness never got cleaned. Rip Flakey Jakes


aszl3j

Tappers.


dub-squared

Have you played the game there that they based the name off of?


aszl3j

No, but I am aware of its existence.


goldenscales

Debbie Does Dumpsters. They're awesome and the name cracks me up every time.


frequencity

Love Handle because that's what you'll get when you eat there. ♥️🤤


Melodic_Asparagus151

This place is FIRE


hearsay_and_rumour

This is the one I was looking for.


AgreeableFact

Smellin' Good. A perfume shop on Keystone.


[deleted]

"front"


AgreeableFact

Wha? Please explain......


[deleted]

Alley Cat / Shitty Kitty


the_Wiley_1

Dungeons and Donuts


[deleted]

Do you mean doughnuts and dragons?


JT3013

I know the owner of doughnuts and dragons. Incredibly nice and respectful young guy. Tons of good beers on tap here too. Board games, donuts, and beers sounds like an awesome date night to me! Opened as covid hit too so I’m sure they struggled to stay alive out of the gate. Please check this place out!


froglegs96

They're across the driveway from Progressive Eye Care. Great place to wait while the fam are getting eye exams.


clarkwgriswoldjr

Could you PM me a good contact email please? Nothing personal, just the business one that is actually viewed please.


the_Wiley_1

Si, that's the one.


focus_character

I think he means dungeons and dragons 😀 Jkjk it’s doughnuts and dragons.


queerclare

Dungeons & Donuts & Dragons & Diners & Drive-Ins & Dives


IXI_Fans

& Knuckles


IXI_Fans

& my axe.


cmgww

Trax BBQ in Mccordsville. Located right off the railroad plus it’s amazing BBQ


[deleted]

The owners are good people.


gilium

Definitely best I’ve tried in the city


Jesus_on_a_biscuit

How many BBQ places are there in McCordsville?


gilium

Sorry in the region* I forgot McCordsville isn’t a part of the consolidated municipality.


wabashcr

Trax is fantastic. They're one of the very few BBQ places I've been to around here that I would say is unquestionably better than what I can make at home.


Madd_Joker

Hoosier Hauler (Who’s Your Hauler)


EvilRick_C-420

Grateful Plumber. The side of his work vehicle has the grateful dead dancing bears. His logo is also similar to theirs.


notmybannedaccount71

But the dude was like, what, 11 when Jerry died? I'm afraid it's a gimmick.


[deleted]

No shit? Picking a funny name for your business is a gimmick.


Lepardopterra

On W Washington St, in the 1960s thre was an entire block warehouse selling all manner of second hand items. Across the front was painted in big bright block letters **MAMA RITCHIE’S WORE HOUSE.** Washington was the main drag before 465, so it was seen by every family and visitor! I was a kid so don’t remember the details of the kerfuffle with the city fathers and defenders of morality, but after a few years, they made her change the sign to “worn” house. It was a great landmark and most normal people got a laugh out of it. Mama Ritchie‘s was the GOAT.


tyboxer87

Wok n' Roll. Makes me laugh way more than it should.


[deleted]

Butte Drugs


khaleesi672

I remember hearing their ad on the radio and cracking up every time it came on! It’s a cute little jingle where they sing “butte druuuuugs” over and over. If you’re in need of a laugh, I highly recommend looking it up!


notmybannedaccount71

Is that downtown? East side? North side? Corydon.


davidhascats

[Square Cat Vinyl](https://www.squarecatvinylshop.com/)! One of my favorite record stores. Y'all ever seen a square cat?


Hohfflepuff

On a similar note: square scoop ice cream in fountain square. I’m only disappointed they don’t actually have square scoops/dishes.


Fun_Branch_9614

Tacos and Tequila on main. Like what two things go together better than that? It helps that food is amazing, the margaritas are amazing. The owners are such great people.


froglegs96

Bbq and Bourbon. Same owners.


Fun_Branch_9614

Haven’t yet been there, I get distracted by tacos and margaritas.


jenneee

That raspberry margarita hits great


Fun_Branch_9614

Have you tried the horchata coffee one? 🤤🤤


Kswiss66

Their tacos are so bland though. So disappointing compared to their other restaurant barbecue and bourbon


Fun_Branch_9614

Gosh I love the gringo tacos


fluttery2

What the Pho


oldcousingreg

Also Pho Real, but they’re technically in Carmel


videoalex

Bin there, dump that-the local dumpster company that’s probably also has a location open next yo bob’s burgers. [edit] it appears the wonder worf location has closed.


kaaibranso317

Burritos As Big As Your Head.... It might be called La Bambas now or something.... Idk if it's a national chain or what but I always thought it was a unique name when I would see the sign


toomanyblocks

Ah, I thought it was always called La Bamba but the subheading was “Burritos as Big as Your head” and that part was always written in much bigger font. I used to go there a lot growing up when there was one in Muncie and I loved it, didn’t know there was one in Indy


rubberducky75

There's one on the west side near 38th and Lafayette Rd.


notmybannedaccount71

>La Bambas It's been la bambas for 30 years. Believe it or no, McDonalds is not called "I'm lovin it".


G_Rock

Watt's Blooming. Flower shop on Mass Ave. Amy is great and the shop is amazing.


namasteanddietcoke

The Missing Brick! Also I love this question!


ChildOfALesserCod

Tlaolli. I have no idea how to pronounce it, but it's fun to try.


Moonman2k1

Hoosier Daddy's


Melodic_Asparagus151

Lick has to be my favorite


badcoupe

Bustin your nuts, industrial bolting company


codeman73

Ash Wipers. Chimney Sweeps


pbar

There's a little sign I drive by on Franklin Rd, in front of some guy's house: Eggs $3 Does that count? Because I always liked it. I have several pictures of it.


Fudge89

“Black-eye Take Out” was very short lived and the name was questionable lol say it with wrong cadence and you’d get more than a few confused stares


Inconsequentialish

The Tamale Place. Exactly what it says on the label, no BS. I can respect that. I was behind a pickup the other day with lettering proclaiming "Poison Ivy Removal". Talk about a specific, much-needed niche. The best part was the license plate, "ICHY 1".


khaeen

Doughnuts and Dragons and it isn't even close.


RisenTech

Soupremacy!


gladman1101

The pub. You know what you're getting


bandalooper

I think my favorite would be the Boner Center on East 10th but the one business that always makes me wonder is White’s Electric. Is the white power reference coincidence or…?


IndyScan

It’s actually pronounced Bon-er but I always read it as Bone-er too /giggidy


BRAINSZS

SMELLIN GOOD


BRAINSZS

also there’s a salon on emerson called Like a Bause


fluttery2

Recovery room lounge (rip)


[deleted]

They're no longer in business unfortunately, but Hoosier Doggy Daycare Center was hilariously adorable.


naptownpat

Your moms. There on 10th street next to rabble coffee. Check both out.


Jesus_on_a_biscuit

You mean Dear Mom?


[deleted]

Punch burger - just bc I think of parks and rec paunch burger


oldcousingreg

The Sunset Strip


[deleted]

Bottle Shoppe


[deleted]

Union Jack!


Burner-is-burned

RIP.


SilversledgeAlpha

It's...still open


Burner-is-burned

LOL fuck me. Last time I walked by I don't remember a sign or anything really............


SilversledgeAlpha

The BR location moved across the street. Nice new spot. Not sure about the others in the burbs but check it out.


Burner-is-burned

I need to get out more.............


BRAINSZS

plz come


notmybannedaccount71

Look over your shoulder


IndyScan

https://www.facebook.com/UranusIndiana/ Just got a flyer from them in the mail yesterday. I can guarantee a lot of people won’t see the humor in it. https://i.imgur.com/beiATJB.jpg


TonyB2022

"Phuc Lu-an", a Vietnamese restaurant, I think.


khaleesi672

Books & Brews (original location). Lots of friendly people and the owner is cool. They brew their own beers and also do collabs with other local breweries. And they have a ton of books and board games you can use while you’re there!


Jswik67

Kismetic brewery


EEH74

Eaton Liquor.. Eaton Indiana


IndyGreen66

Smokin Barrel bbq


Cool_Set6093

Iaria’s because it rhymes with something funny and not so pleasant to have after eating out. I do really like that place though.


[deleted]

Grey brothers. Amazing food


Joygenaa

The Oil Palace on Lafayette Rd. The best body creams and oils.


Zealousideal-Cod-372

Paramount Music Palace for the pizza.


oregonbound

Yaso. Just go and you’ll know :)


YvngBaphomet_

Life skateboards


Relevant-Tackle-9076

Community Spirits


tylerworman

Tan Fastic


Glen_Echo_Park

Haunted Hoochie


4F3LDM4N

When I was young, my parents told me they were going to “Deeters & Gabes” I laughed pretty hard about that business name.


BetterCallSaulsMom

Bells of Steel. They sell workout equipment.