Cafe on the Commons

83 reviews

1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

www.indianapoliszoo.com

+13176302001

About

Cafe on the Commons is a Cafe located at 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222. It has received 83 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday12-10PM
Tuesday12-9PM
Wednesday12-9PM
Thursday12-9PM
Friday12-9PM
Saturday12-9PM
Sunday12-10PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Cafe on the Commons: 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

  • Cafe on the Commons has 3.7 stars from 83 reviews

  • Cafe

  • "Wow, they got you here"

    "No lids for my soda or any straws"

    "Get the 10 dollar cup"

    "Coldest,dry food I have ever ate all that money I had to spend you could do better"

    "The pork fritter was a small step above Pete's Pride"

Reviews

  • GIJoeology

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..............
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Theresa McMiller

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.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian options
Cold salads and dairy options.
Kid-friendliness
The amount and portions were appropriate for tots.

  • Andy Lloyd

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.

  • Donald Collins

Coldest,dry food I have ever ate all that money I had to spend you could do better. VERY UNSATISFIED
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

  • Mike Ryker

The pork fritter was a small step above Pete's Pride.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Ethan Fletcher

Seriously, the food can barely pass as edible here. Don't throw away your hard earned money here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • S R

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.

  • Cassi Day

For a fast food place in the zoo was reasonably priced and the crispy chicken sandwich I had was pretty good. Would have again.

  • Craig Pederson

The food here is just ok. It’s not memorably bad but not much of it is appealing either. I recommend the pretzels.

  • David Parker

Slightly better than high school cafeteria food. Pricey, but expected at a zoo. Great fries.

  • Gabe Kieffer

The food was cold and the lady at the register gave me the wrong amount of change.

  • David Mackey

Very expensive for what you are getting, a picnic lunch is what I would recommend

  • Travis Jones

Good fries, ham and gouda was ok, chicken tenders were pretty good too.

  • Lois Kammerer

Good for "where you are"! Crispy chicken sandwich was quite tasty.

  • Mr Brown

Good food for the price, a lot better than I thought it would be

  • Cordilia Flonnery

Prices were outrageous and they have no lids for the drinks.

  • Joe Ray

Over priced. $10 for a skunked beer. Would not recommend.

  • Terry Rhea

Pricey but food good, hot, and great selection of food.

  • Lloyd Walker

A good place for a snack. Typical zoo cafe, expensive.

  • Ahmad Shrane

لا يوجد العديد من الاصناف و يوجد الكثير من الحشرات

  • Kris Johnson

Old, stale food at triple the cost it is worth.

  • Dennis Harden

This is a nice cafe set up at the Indy Zoo

  • Erica Oliver

cold food, long lines, expensive prices

  • CJ Charles

Friendly atmosphere while at the zoo

  • David Martin

Too pricey, soggy food. ..nasty

  • Debra Alsop

Clean. Prices not too bad.

  • Timothy M Schwenk

Above average concessions.

  • Sara Gall

Fast service good seating

  • Taquana Wright

It a fun place to visit

  • Улукбек Ашымов

Clean Friendly Tasty

  • Alberta Phillips

Kids got some things

  • Terry Gennicks

It's the best

  • Rhonda Mays

A great time

  • Neena Rice

Family trip

  • Mellisa Mitchell

Gppd food

  • Lisa Clark

It sucks

  • Cesar Rosales

Wootwoot

  • Pamela Babbitt
  • Michelle Newkirk
  • Cory Bartlett
  • Billy Allen
  • Sinsabul 1
  • Sci- bot
  • Patricia McCraig
  • Megan Alam
  • Nicole Richardson
  • Meridian Blanco
  • C. “Rachel” Stevens
  • Natalie Snedigar
  • Steven (Steven)
  • Walter Brooks
  • Sherry Nelson
  • Keith Jones
  • carol cortes
  • Tammy Smith
  • Nicky Boyles
  • J.guadalupe Salmeron
  • Haley Tousios
  • Daniel Keeling
  • Richard Todd
  • Rebecca Plaza
  • merideth worrell
  • Mob Tied Music Moochiano
  • Brandon Coke
  • Sandra Biamonti
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  • Enzo Rieg
  • Nick C
  • Angela Sanchez
  • Kirsten Robbins
  • Logan Sturgell
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  • Mindy Whetsel
  • Elsa Alcàntara
  • Mike Martin
  • Mia Harrier
  • Shannon King
  • Matt Roller
  • Benjamin Darr
  • David Harrison
  • Andrew Okerson
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