Hello Friday.
April 25 2025
Tired of stopping at the same old chains for a quick bite?
Here are five locally-owned eateries that offer a drive-thru experience so you can stay in the comfort of your own car this winter.
Command Coffee, 2910 N. College Ave.
- It’s Toffee Nut Mocha January at Command, which concocts a new seasonal mocha every month. Forget Starbucks, this coffee shop + roastery offers a slew of specialty drinks, freshly roasted beans, and healthy food options right off Fall Creek Rd.
Yaso Jamaican Grill, 1501 Prospect St.
- Family-owned + operated, this Fountain Square spot is known for its intensely spicy hot sauce. Though that’s optional, the vegetable stew is a must-try. Just make sure you order ahead by phone or online before you pull up.
Pro tip: If you’re curious about the history of Jamaican food and where its flavors originate, take a look at Yaso’s website.
This colorful eatery will have you doing a double driving down 16th St. | Photo by INDYtoday
Che Chori, 3124 W. 16th St.
- Che Chori means “people’s food” + there’s a dish for everyone at this Argentinian restaurant. From empanadas to choripanes (chorizo, chimichurri sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a baguette), this artisan-style eatery is a great west side choice.
Alpha Neveria Y Tamales, 2802 Lafayette Rd. Suite 30
- Alpha goes beyond tamales with natural juices, ice cream, pork rinds + churros — even a cucumber split.
Pro tip: Their Paletas de Coco (coconut popsicles) are a refreshing followup to their pork tamales.
California Burger, 3502 W. 16th St. + 6020 E. 82nd St.
- This burger joint has a bit of a cult-following. When it opened, there was a constant line down 16th St. for customers to get a taste of the classic burgers + milkshakes. Now, there’s a second location in Castleton, which has helped drive down your wait time.
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Today
- Upstairs at Helium: Jill Maragos | Fri., Jan. 14 | 8 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club | Free | From a background in broadcast journalism + mechanical engineering, this comic packs a lot of surprises into her act. 🎤
Saturday
Sunday
- Bernese Mountain Dog Meetup | Sun., Jan. 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | Free | BYOB — Bring your own Bernie for a day full of craft beer + doggy dates. 🐶
- Walk & Talk: Historic Irvington | Sun., Jan. 16 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Irvington Historical Society | Free | Join Sampson Levingston of Through2Eyes + Andrea Hunley for two miles and two hours of history discussion through the streets of Irvington.
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Weather
- 38º | Cloudy | 6% chance of rain
Development
- DPW announced that $6.6 million will be allotted for the rehabilitation of Morris St. from Eagle Creek to Harding St. The money will go toward improving safety + connectivity by putting in a 10 ft-wide multi-use path, fresh sidewalks, curbs, and upgraded traffic signals. 🚦
Eat
- Order up. ClusterTruck will be opening a new location in Carmel on Range Line Rd. by the end of the month. The delivery company has kitchens in Broad Ripple, Castleton, Fishers + downtown, as well. ClusterTruck will take over the deli prep area inside the Range Line Kroger. (IndyStar)
Closed
- You’ve probably seen the iconic bowler hat-wearing neon sign for Crackers Comedy Club. After 40 years, many moves + COVID-19 challenges, the venue decided to close its doors permanently. Founded in 1982, comedians like Jay Leno, Garry Shandling + Bob Saget have performed there. 🎤 (IBJ)
Sports
- The 2022 Indy Host Committee is getting creative with its CFB Playoff banners. It’s turning them over to PUP (People for Urban Progress) to be recycled into handbags and backpacks. The committee is also giving KIB $100,000 to create a community orchard, veggie boxes + composting on the far east side. 👜 (FOX59)
Number
- 104 households in Indiana will soon be receiving financial assistance from the federal government to help fix house hazards like radon, structural and electrical issues. This is the first year for this initiative, called the Weatherization Assistance Program, which you can apply for here. 💰 (FOX59)
Legacy
- Bob Vollmer — Indiana’s oldest state employee — has died. At the age of 102, Bob retired as a DNR land surveyor in February 2020. He received the Sagamore of the Wabash award from the governor in 2016, which is given to astronauts, presidents, and citizens who have greatly contributed to the state. (WRTV)
Concert
- Hanson is saying “I Will Come to You,” Indy. The 90s pop group is set to hit the stage at the Egyptian Room on Wed., Aug. 10. You can unlock tickets on Wed., Jan. 19 with the code: FRONTROW. 🎶
Feel Good
- Indy Eleven has made an Indy teenager’s dream come true with his very own soccer practice pitch, thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation. Levi Kelley — who has cystic fibrosis — was surprised in his backyard by members of the team, including Zeke the English mastiff mascot. ⚽ (WISH)
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