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News, recipes, and stories from the Emporium.

Cinnamon sugar twist donuts in the bakery case at Illinois Street Food Emporium, with apple fritters and danishes on the trays alongside.

COMMUNITY

Back to School Breakfast in Butler-Tarkington

Breakfast from 7 a.m., sandwiches named after the neighborhood, SausageFest on August 14 and 15, Sun King Lemon Shandy on tap, and a new s'more cookie that is in store only.

August 11, 2026

A fluffy black-and-white doodle in a red harness sitting on the stone patio at Illinois Street Food Emporium, with a wood fence and greenery behind.

COMMUNITY

Al Fresco and From Scratch: Patio Season at the Emporium

Scratch-made breakfast, iced coffee, and lunch on the shaded patio at 56th and Illinois. Your Butler-Tarkington scratch kitchen, serving Indianapolis since 1979.

June 15, 2026

CATERING

Summer Catering in Indianapolis: Father's Day, Lake Days, and Backyard Parties

Father's Day, lake weekends, and backyard parties. Scratch-made catering and grab-and-go in Indianapolis from a Butler-Tarkington kitchen since 1979.

May 26, 2026

CATERING

Corporate Catering Indianapolis | Office Lunch & Box Lunch Delivery

Corporate catering in Indianapolis from a Butler-Tarkington scratch kitchen since 1979. Box lunches, platters, and hot entrees delivered across Marion County. 24-hour notice.

May 10, 2026

COMMUNITY

The Best Breakfast Spots on the North Side of Indianapolis

Discover the best breakfast spots on the north side of Indianapolis, from scratch kitchens to all-day brunch favorites.

March 3, 2026

BEHIND THE COUNTER

Why Scratch Kitchens Matter: What It Really Means to Cook From Scratch Every Day

Learn what scratch cooking really means at Illinois Street Food Emporium, the Indianapolis bakery making everything fresh daily since 1979.

March 1, 2026