Let's Brunch: World Flavors By Susan Salaz
You don’t have to travel the world to get a fantastic breakfast in this town, even if you are hungry for specific flavors—think French crepes, lemon ricotta pancakes, or a tropical acai bowl. Here we’re highlighting some of the best brunches around that not only offer all-day breakfast, but do so by staying true to their roots, whether that’s by serving up famous Italian coffee, artisanal pastries made in house, or fresh fruit flown in daily. (Don’t worry, they all still offer eggs and bacon if that’s what you crave.)
On these menus, you’ll find smoothies, espresso drinks and mimosas, but you'll find cultural flair and jet-setting flavors right alongside. So be sure to seek out these local destinations for a quick morning coffee, casual breakfast meeting or a brunch worth remembering.
On these menus, you’ll find smoothies, espresso drinks and mimosas, but you'll find cultural flair and jet-setting flavors right alongside. So be sure to seek out these local destinations for a quick morning coffee, casual breakfast meeting or a brunch worth remembering.
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Let the fresh flavors and atmosphere of Caffé Buondí launch you into your best morning.
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Caffé Buondí
Step into a modern Italian bistro for a brunch that will brighten your day at Caffé Buondí. In Italian, buondí is an expression that means “a good day starts in the morning,” and that is just what Andrea Melani and the team at Caffé Buondí strive to achieve for everyone who walks through the door.
“The idea was to create an Italian twist on American breakfast, with a little bit of a European feel,” says Melani. The menu is bursting with flavor, featuring items like the Eddie Cheever (braised beef short ribs with eggs, potato croquette and tomato mascarpone) and the Andretti (a savory crepe filled with chicken, leeks, brie and creamy horseradish)—both named for two of Melani’s favorite Formula One racers. You’ll also encounter a long list of frittatas all’uovo and the ever-popular lemon ricotta pancakes. If you prefer something quick and light, do like Italians do with the D.L.I.D., a warm croissant from le Petit Gàteau Bakery served with jam and a cappuccino. They also offer smoothies, a range of Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks (Melani recommends the pistachio cappuccino), and a full bar for your favorite breakfast cocktails.
Like the menu, the atmosphere is bright and full of energy. Melani, who also owns Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine next door, says he wanted a space that was fresh and well-lit and full of greenery. Whether you sit at the bar, in a booth, or on the leather sofa snuggled up with one of the signature yellow Veuve Clicquot pillows, you can relax knowing your day is off to a great start at Caffé Buondí.
For more information visit caffebuondi.com and follow @indycaffebuondi on Instagram.
Like the menu, the atmosphere is bright and full of energy. Melani, who also owns Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine next door, says he wanted a space that was fresh and well-lit and full of greenery. Whether you sit at the bar, in a booth, or on the leather sofa snuggled up with one of the signature yellow Veuve Clicquot pillows, you can relax knowing your day is off to a great start at Caffé Buondí.
For more information visit caffebuondi.com and follow @indycaffebuondi on Instagram.
Manelé Café
With a newly launched brunch menu, expect a tropical take on American cafe-style breakfast, with many island favorites.
For a refreshing breakfast any time of day, Manelé Café in Carmel City Center offers tasty creations filled with Hawaiian flavors. With a new brunch menu recently debuting, guests can expect a tropical take on American café-style breakfast, with many island favorites. Healthful, superfood-filled acai bowls, popular with island cultures, are available and include house-made granola, fresh fruit and a scoop of creamy acai, papaya or kale-lemon sorbet adorning the top. The playful Eggs in a Basket adds miso red eye aioli, crispy bacon, baby arugula and togorashi (a Japanese spice combination) to the traditional egg and toast combination. There are Macadamia Nut Pancakes, and of course, Spam.
Executive Chef Sarah Holland showcases her baking expertise with an array of tropical inspired pastry items found in the new bakery case. “We have some rotating items and we’ll also always have certain staples with a Hawaiin flair,” says Chef Sarah of the cases contents. Highlights include Haupia Pie, a traditional Hawaiian chocolate and coconut cream pie topped with a toasted marshmallow merengue, and a classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, from her grandfather’s own recipe. Kona coffee brownie will satisfy any chocolate craving, and these pair perfectly with the Aloha Latte, featuring flavors of hazelnut and coconut.
Flavors from around the world are found throughout the Manelé menu, as modern Hawaiian cuisine is influenced by many cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino and Puerto Rican. The inviting scene, filled with island music and surfboards, greets each guest with the energy of Aloha to start the day.
For more information visit manelecafe.com or follow @manelecafe on Instagram.
Executive Chef Sarah Holland showcases her baking expertise with an array of tropical inspired pastry items found in the new bakery case. “We have some rotating items and we’ll also always have certain staples with a Hawaiin flair,” says Chef Sarah of the cases contents. Highlights include Haupia Pie, a traditional Hawaiian chocolate and coconut cream pie topped with a toasted marshmallow merengue, and a classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, from her grandfather’s own recipe. Kona coffee brownie will satisfy any chocolate craving, and these pair perfectly with the Aloha Latte, featuring flavors of hazelnut and coconut.
Flavors from around the world are found throughout the Manelé menu, as modern Hawaiian cuisine is influenced by many cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino and Puerto Rican. The inviting scene, filled with island music and surfboards, greets each guest with the energy of Aloha to start the day.
For more information visit manelecafe.com or follow @manelecafe on Instagram.
The inviting scene, with island music and surfboards, greets guests with the vibrant energy of Aloha.
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Gallery Pastry
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Gallery Pastry Shop
1101 E. 54th Street, Indianapolis |
Gallery Pastry Bar
110 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis |
Gallery on 16th
319 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis |
When Alison Keefer and Chef Ben Hardy opened the first Gallery Pastry location just south of Broad Ripple in 2015, they drew on European flavors and flair. With a focus still on French pastries, the Gallery Pastry brand has expanded to include three locations and a range of culinary delights, including European, Mediterranean and Moroccan inspired dishes. But don’t worry—the magical French macarons they were known for even before they had a brick-and-mortar restaurant are still hand-piped daily by the talented pastry team—and only $1 each on Wednesdays.
Each Gallery location has its own unique vibe and specific menu items—the eclectic SoBro shop features French crepes, whereas the hip downtown and classy 16th Street locations offer different egg benedict dishes. Some themes, however, are common throughout. Each space is a true gallery of artistic expression, from the ambiance and attention to detail in the food presentation (I’m looking at you, gold-dusted berries), to the local art on the walls. All three have an open-kitchen concept and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients. The sweet and savory Brûlée Trillium is also served at each venue. “This dish was such a hit when Gallery Pastry Shop opened that we had to add it to every brunch menu due to popular demand,” marketing manager Mikaela Jordan says of the house-toasted croissant paired with mixed berry compote, candied pecans, local honeycomb, and a sugary brûlée piece of Tulip Tree Creamery Trillium, a soft cheese similar to brie.
For more information on the specific Gallery Pastry locations, visit gallerypastry.com and follow @gallerypastryshop, @gallerypastrybar and @gallerypastry16th on Instagram.
Each Gallery location has its own unique vibe and specific menu items—the eclectic SoBro shop features French crepes, whereas the hip downtown and classy 16th Street locations offer different egg benedict dishes. Some themes, however, are common throughout. Each space is a true gallery of artistic expression, from the ambiance and attention to detail in the food presentation (I’m looking at you, gold-dusted berries), to the local art on the walls. All three have an open-kitchen concept and a commitment to fresh, local ingredients. The sweet and savory Brûlée Trillium is also served at each venue. “This dish was such a hit when Gallery Pastry Shop opened that we had to add it to every brunch menu due to popular demand,” marketing manager Mikaela Jordan says of the house-toasted croissant paired with mixed berry compote, candied pecans, local honeycomb, and a sugary brûlée piece of Tulip Tree Creamery Trillium, a soft cheese similar to brie.
For more information on the specific Gallery Pastry locations, visit gallerypastry.com and follow @gallerypastryshop, @gallerypastrybar and @gallerypastry16th on Instagram.
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