Drinks

Whether it's Commission Row, Corridor, or more, there's plenty of can't-miss locales in our second installment of the 2026 Best Restaurants.

From 9th Street Bistro to Borage near the IMS, we kick off part one of the 2026 Best Restaurants with five delectable choices.

There are some sandwiches that everybody swears by— the ones that draw lunchtime crowds and have stained the shirts of the best of us. But when Indianapolis Monthly set out to assemble the city’s top hoagies, melts, tortas, and their bread-encased brethren, we wanted more than a greatest hits list. We wanted to wrap our hands around the under-the-radar winners assembled behind deli counters, in tiny cafe kitchens, and on diner flat tops, too. So we ate our way through the city, chasing both the icons and the quiet standouts, and found a lineup that proves Indy knows its way around a great sandwich.

Long before today’s Instagram-worthy platters of scones and macarons, the L.S. Ayres Tea Room turned an eighth-floor dining room into a city ritual.

Indy’s teatime revival covers a lot of territory. Here are the best places in town to enjoy some pomp and pastries.

Zero-proof Lambrusco and alcohol-free coffee liqueur make for a bold and sophisticated drink that you can make at home.

Most alcohol-free cocktails are made with sweet-tasting syrups and juices, but those who prefer tart, bitter, or savory drinks have a growing range of options.

Some consumers balk at a booze-free drink that costs as much as one with alcohol. Here’s why that thinking misses the mark.

Life might feel more stressful than ever, but people are definitely drinking less. We talked to some of Indy’s busiest bartenders to determine why that is—and how they’re adapting.

Indy continued to solidify itself as one of the best in the Midwest when it comes to food and drink, with new pizzerias, dirty soda bars, and more among the must-order items of 2025.