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Cafe on the Commons

Cafe

👍👍 It is a little over priced, but most zoos are. That being said, the fries in this cafe are the best fries I have ever had in my 32 years of life! My 12 year old agrees.


Address

1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Website

www.indianapoliszoo.com

Contact

(317) 630-2001

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (83 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 S R. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a little over priced, but most zoos are. That being said, the fries in this cafe are the best fries I have ever had in my 32 years of life! My 12 year old agrees.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David P. 5 years ago on Google
    Slightly better than high school cafeteria food. Pricey, but expected at a zoo. Great fries.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 GIJoeology 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, they got you here. You are trapped, not allowed to bring your own food, and you and your family are hungry. You need to feed your family but for the price, I expected just a little more. 2 waters for $9.26, 2 salads (Caesar is basic salad with a "pack" of Caesar dressing making it a Caesar salad), 1 with 3 small pieces of chicken, $17.44, 1 grilled cheese, $8.99............ I knew it wasn't going to be cheap and I don't mind spending money for us to eat but wow. In addition, the service was very poor. They acted as if it was a hassle to take an order. I mean come on, you're lucky to have a job! People..............

  • 2/5 Ethan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Seriously, the food can barely pass as edible here. Don't throw away your hard earned money here.

  • 1/5 Kris J. 1 year ago on Google
    Old, stale food at triple the cost it is worth.

  • 4/5 Andy L. 4 years ago on Google
    Get the 10 dollar cup. (Tall plastic cup with the built in straw lid) You can refill it for free all day long at places in the zoo that have fountain machines. And the food is what you expect at a zoo or amusement park like setting. Pricey but does a good job at satisfying your hungry people.

  • 3/5 Craig P. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here is just ok. It’s not memorably bad but not much of it is appealing either. I recommend the pretzels.

  • 5/5 Daryl B. 4 years ago on Google
    For dinner I went with the Kafta Kabob plate (with soup as a side); my husband went with the Chicken Kabob plate (with the house salad as his side). We had planned on sharing the kabobs so we could each taste the different kabobs. The food was fresh, flavorful and filling. I immediately fell in love with the lentil soup - the spices were strong, but not overpowering. I did prefer the kafta to the chicken, but both were flavorful and tender.

  • 4/5 Cassi D. 5 years ago on Google
    For a fast food place in the zoo was reasonably priced and the crispy chicken sandwich I had was pretty good. Would have again.

  • 1/5 Joe R. 3 years ago on Google
    Over priced. $10 for a skunked beer. Would not recommend.

  • 2/5 Theresa M. 1 year ago on Google
    No lids for my soda or any straws. No carry out bags. The pork tenderloin sandwich was decent but the fries were dry. It was okay lunch.

  • 3/5 Mike R. 1 year ago on Google
    The pork fritter was a small step above Pete's Pride.

  • 1/5 Donald C. 8 months ago on Google
    Coldest,dry food I have ever ate all that money I had to spend you could do better. VERY UNSATISFIED


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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