Where Fresh Ingredients
Meet Timeless Craft
Indianapolis's favorite scratch kitchen, where everything is handmade with high quality ingredients. The way a meal should be.
Come see us in person
Visit Butler-Tarkington's favorite scratch kitchen at 5550 N Illinois St, Indianapolis.
Monday: 7 AM — 3 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM — 5 PM
Saturday: 7 AM — 2 PM
Sunday: Closed
From Our Kitchen to You
Order online for quick pickup, plan your next event with our catering team, or bring Illinois Street into your business with wholesale delivery.
Order Online
Fresh meals and pastries, ready when you are. Place your order online and we'll have it prepared for quick and easy pickup.
Order OnlineCatering & Events
Bring your guests an amazing experience and the same fresh, handmade food you've come to know and love.
Contact UsWholesale
Partner with us to stock your cafe, office, or dining hall with the same trusted food Indianapolis has enjoyed for decades.
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For years, our dedicated team has served the Indianapolis community nothing but fresh, honest food.
Because, from neighbor-to-neighbor, you deserve the best.
Our StoryThe Perfect Pairing
The perfect meal deserves the perfect pairing. Our thoughtfully curated selection of wines and craft beers — featuring Indiana favorites and beyond — complements every dish we serve. We've always got something to raise your glass to.
ISFE in the Press
People have been talking about this place since the 1970s. See what WISH-TV, Fox 59, Indianapolis Monthly, and others have to say about the Emporium and the next chapter under new ownership.
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Fresh out of the kitchen and onto the feed. Follow along for daily specials, behind-the-scenes, and all things ISFE.
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