Things to do near Butler University
Food scene
If you love amazing tacos and great margaritas, this is your place. Located in Broad Ripple, this is a favorite in our family.
6 locals recommend
Cholita Tacos
1001 Broad Ripple AveIf you love amazing tacos and great margaritas, this is your place. Located in Broad Ripple, this is a favorite in our family.
A local brunch/lunch staple. Amazing omelettes and bottomless coffee. My personal tip? Get the cinnamon toast on the side.
77 locals recommend
Cafe Patachou
4901 N Pennsylvania StA local brunch/lunch staple. Amazing omelettes and bottomless coffee. My personal tip? Get the cinnamon toast on the side.
Hands down the best neapolitan wood-fired pizza in Indianapolis.
22 locals recommend
Napolese Pizzeria
114 E 49th StHands down the best neapolitan wood-fired pizza in Indianapolis.
This is a Butler student bar favorite. The pepperoni breadsticks are 10/10 bar food and they have a collection of unique shooter shots.
93 locals recommend
Kilroy's
201 S Meridian StThis is a Butler student bar favorite. The pepperoni breadsticks are 10/10 bar food and they have a collection of unique shooter shots.
A local coffee favorite if you're looking to seek other options than Starbucks!
63 locals recommend
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Co
4930 N Pennsylvania StA local coffee favorite if you're looking to seek other options than Starbucks!
A sister restaurant to Cafe Patachou, this unique spot transports you to France with amazing French cuisine. Great for brunch and more!
29 locals recommend
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar
823 E Westfield BlvdA sister restaurant to Cafe Patachou, this unique spot transports you to France with amazing French cuisine. Great for brunch and more!
Have a sweet tooth or something to celebrate? This local dessert spot favorite has quickly become nationally recognized over the years for giant slices of cake that even Oprah adores.
56 locals recommend
The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers
6515 Carrollton AveHave a sweet tooth or something to celebrate? This local dessert spot favorite has quickly become nationally recognized over the years for giant slices of cake that even Oprah adores.
Two words: incredible lasagna. If you love Italian food, go to Mama Carolla's. Their fresh, handmade pasta will make your tastebuds happy.
62 locals recommend
Mama Carolla's
1031 E 54th StTwo words: incredible lasagna. If you love Italian food, go to Mama Carolla's. Their fresh, handmade pasta will make your tastebuds happy.
A staple brunch and lunch spot in the local community. With French toast that will knock your socks off and home fries that are out of this world, go here.
32 locals recommend
3 Sisters Café
6223 Guilford AveA staple brunch and lunch spot in the local community. With French toast that will knock your socks off and home fries that are out of this world, go here.
Did someone say ice cream?? This charming ice cream shop located in Broad Ripple on the Monon Trail is in an old train car. Many ice cream options and handmade waffles cones.
36 locals recommend
BRICS
901 E 64th StDid someone say ice cream?? This charming ice cream shop located in Broad Ripple on the Monon Trail is in an old train car. Many ice cream options and handmade waffles cones.
Art Museum
If you're visiting the area and have time to kill, visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. Not only does the museum house incredible galleries from European Art to Contemporary, they have amazing exhibitions such at the Van Gogh LUME exhibit. If you have more time, visit the Newfields grounds to see beautiful gardens that intertwine both art and nature.
364 locals recommend
Newfields
4000 N Michigan RdIf you're visiting the area and have time to kill, visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. Not only does the museum house incredible galleries from European Art to Contemporary, they have amazing exhibitions such at the Van Gogh LUME exhibit. If you have more time, visit the Newfields grounds to see beautiful gardens that intertwine both art and nature.
Brewery
A local brewery favorite! Our family's beer favs are the Sun King Cream Ale and the Wee Mac.
Sun King Broad Ripple
1021 Broad Ripple AveA local brewery favorite! Our family's beer favs are the Sun King Cream Ale and the Wee Mac.
Entertainment, etc.
Clowes Hall is a strong part of the culture at Butler University. The Nutcracker ballet by the Butler Ballet is phenomenal if you have the chance to grab tickets in the winter months. Other events include Broadway touring shows, Butler Visiting Writers Series, concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and more.
14 locals recommend
Clowes Memorial Hall
4602 Sunset AveClowes Hall is a strong part of the culture at Butler University. The Nutcracker ballet by the Butler Ballet is phenomenal if you have the chance to grab tickets in the winter months. Other events include Broadway touring shows, Butler Visiting Writers Series, concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and more.
The Vogue
6259 N College AveGreat concert venue here if you're looking for weekend entertainment!