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Beer and food were great, atmosphere and service underwhelming.
First of all, there are very, very few places in the US where you can ever get a Berliner weisse style beer (Bad Kitty) on draft. This one was fantastic, and a totally different experience than a bottled beer. Spritzy, tangy, alive, and incredibly refreshing. I'd go back for that alone. The Black was an unusual beer - inky but not at all malty like most other black beers (eg porters, bocks, dunkels), it was more like a black saison with the fruity tang that you'd expect from a pale version. Interesting, and somewhat perplexing. The Tripel de Ripple was a good, somewhat fruity tripel, which didn't taste overly strong, and had a slightly sweet body that made it more substantial than either of the other two. I'm glad I tried all of them.
But... mussels and fries? Fantastic. Especially the mussels. I favor mussels with lots of crusty bread, but I was too cheap to fork over more dough for more bread. The fries were tasty, and I had a nice roast garlic aioli sauce and pesto to go with them. The mussels, though, were perfectly done, and there were lots of them.
The only thing missing was a good conversation to go with the great beer as I worked my way through all those shellfish. Also, the bartenders seemed somewhat apathetic... it took them half an hour to clean up all the dirty dishes on the bar in front of me. And the place was loud and echoey (I was upstairs), which isn't particularly to my liking.
Who woulda thunk that Broad Ripple, Indianapolis would provide me with one of the finer meals I've had in a while?
It's a totally college bar scene until you get to this place and wonder how the hell it came to be there. We came here because it was a brewery, but they only had one of their beers on tap at the moment. The Brugge Rouge was pretty good but they also had a good wine selection. I had three glasses of Cotes de Rhone--Louis Bernard and its been since my last trip to Paris that I've had a wine that.... French. It was so delicious. I would have had a 4th glass but they kicked me out.
On the chalkboard they had a "Hoosier Salad" with locally grown greens, corn, green beans, tomatoes in a house vinaigrette. It was spectacular. If people ate most locally-grown vegetables, they would like veggies a lot more and we wouldn't have such a huge health problem. Speaking of health problems, we then had some Duck pate on crostini with grapes, apples, walnuts and pine nuts. Those two things with all the wine I was drinking was enough to put me in gastronomic heaven.
Then came the mussels. We opted for the classic Belgian stock, 2 lbs of mussels and pomme frites with roasted garlic aioli & sherry vinegar with sea salt. They were delightful. We definitely got extra bread for the buttery stock.
Why stop there? Crepe for desert. They have three options: Butter & Sugar, Nutella, or Marscapone cheese with oranges in Grand Marnier on top. Our server kindly obliged to put some Nutella IN the third option for us and call it a day. Yes, we are fatties. And it was delicious.
Drunk. Fat. Happy. God Bless this place.
[I do want to add, I really think this place should have real cloth napkins. First, cause mussels are messy and also because the quality of the food and drink here deserves it. And although our very sweet lip-ringed server Adam was really trying, I wish we were being served by someone that knew what was going on a little more.]
Take a break from the row of frat bars and pop in here for a real meal with a delicious beverage.
Not only does this place make their own beer, they have delicious french inspired foods. I tried the Rouge Brugge beer which is a Belgium style that's a little more red. It was very yeasty/bready but filled with a delightful crisp Belgium flavor. I was also fortunate enough to sample a Rhone Valley red called Louis Bernard which was smooth as can be due to its extremely soft tannins. I would suggest that wine for sure!
The good was great. Started out with an all locally grown veggie salad and a duck pate. Things always taste better fresh. For the main course some frites with mussels. Both of these had a number of sauces to pair with. And what better way to top it off that with a crepe that was loaded with nutella, cheese and some peaches soaked in grand marnier. Although the peaches were soaked a bit much.
Parking was available for $5 next door. If you're looking to keep the night going there were TONS of bars and club-like places all along College Ave a block over. I only wish they had more of their house beers in stock when I was there.
Saturday night - A bucket of steamed mussels, frites, and a glass of Tripel de Ripple with a Brugge Black for dessert: all A+. The bread side is slightly sub par. I think that the side bread doubles as their sandwich bun. But gosh, the beer is good. The decor and feel is almost rustic or maybe it's just, um, frugal? Anyway, the beer is good. Go when it's busy. If you get a sandwich, ask for the bun to be grilled with butter. They ought to just do it that way as the bread bun is not so great on its own merits. The sausage sandwich with grilled onion and peppers is a good one if care for that sort of thing. Did I mention that beer is very good? If there was any background music, I could not hear it. Some easy going continental music would fit nicely. I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could, 7 out of 10. Better than just a 3. The beer is 9/10.
This is by far one of my favorite restaurants and its with a little sadness that I can only give 4 stars. Brugge brews their own delightful beers. They serve the standard Belgian white and black, but my favorite is the Thunder Monkey. Great name for a beer, right?? I haven't seen it on the menu in quite a while so I think this beer is no longer being brewed. Since the monkey is out, go with the Tripel de Rippel instead for a great alternative to the standards. Now that the upper room is finished Brugge serves a few bottled beers that they do not produce.
Service is really the only problem witht this place. A drink refill may take twenty minutes, but food orders are usually timely. Be prepared to wait for a table and have a long meal. I hope that the addition upstairs seating will help decrease the wait for a table. Once you are there the crepes and frites are worth it so take your time and enjoy! The Nutella dessert crepe is heavenly. Treat yourself :)
Great food!
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My only issues was the service..VERY spotty. But the delicious food makes up for it. Started out w/ a Small Frites. It was great -- we got the curry and vinegar. Vinegar was better even tho it was basic.
For entree, I got the mussels. Yea, the 2 pounds. I picked the Jamaican seasoning. For the fries, Curried mayo and Sweet Chili.
Wow! Everything was delicious except the curried mayo. There were TONS of mussels. This one is definitely enough for 2 ppl.
Will be back!!!!!
Walked down after a reunion with HG's friends from grade school, high school and college... Couldn't resist the "Bad Kitty" leipziger gose (my first sour beer). Tart and refreshing! Nice laid-back digs on a summer Sunday, with eclectic artwork and friendly service. Great people-watching on the deck adjacent to the old railroad greenway trail.
the food is decent. not phenomenal, but good enough. Maybe a little over priced. the first time i went, i had a mediocre experience. so basically, meh.
after our second visit, we'll never go back. my wife and i took some out-of-town friends there for lunch. again, the food was good enough, but the service was terrible. i mean really, remarkably bad service.
bad service, in itself is excusable. the real sin came when we tried to complain. the management didn't seem even a little concerned that we had a bad experience. the whole attitude of the place seemed to be that the customers were an inconvenience. if they were as busy as they claimed to be, maybe cooks shouldn't have been walking around the kitchen eating (which is a health code violation, by the way) and the servers shouldn't have been sitting down talking with their friends.
go there if you're ok being treated like a door mat. the food may be pretty good, but without a decent wait staff, it just feels like you're spending too much money in any other college bar.
Having lived in Belgium for years, though not in Brugge, I was very curious into the Brugge Brasserie, which claims to have authentic Belgian dishes, including fries and mitrailettes (in France they call them Americain), French bread with some sort of meat and fries. As we were not too hungry, we went for a large fries, which allows you three sauces (we chose fresh mayo, homemade ketchup, and spicy chili). The fries were near-authentic: crispy and dark fried, although I wasn't too impressed by the taste of the potato. The sauces were disappointing: the mayo was tasteless, the ketchup tasted like marinara, and the spicy chili was not mayo-ish (as told), but very Indian curry-ish.
Although not a big success, I'll definitely go back for either l'Enorme, a HUGE bag of fries with all the sauces, or a mitraillette. I'll adjust my review afterward.
I really really really wanted to love this place. Fries with 10 different dipping sauces? Sounded like my idea of heaven. I'm going with 3 stars for now, but my husband's less-than-steller opinion may have been tainted by the fact that he was sick last week. I'm sure we'll be back (if only due to our friends who love the beer), and I'll update accordingly.
I had a Triple de Ripple (spelling?) which was decent. Not much of a beer drinker, but it didn't appear that they had much else to offer. I wasn't blown away though.
The fries were REALLY salty, which almost necessitated the use of those dipping sauces. We also ordered the sausage appetizer, and while the mustards were fantastic, the sausages were not. They were boring.
I had the duck sandwich, which I thought was delicious, but it came with MOAR fries. Oy. I was already burnt out. Next time I'll remember. Hubby had the mussels which he found boring and bland.
The service was not great. My friend had to ask for a water twice, and Aaron had to ask twice for sweetner for his Iced Tea more than once as well. Once the waiter brought the check, he disappeared. I asked another server to cash us out. They were fantastically busy though, so maybe that was a factor? Still not really acceptable, but it happens.
This is a favorite spot for the family; we eat here at least once per month. Good frites, amazing sauces, fantastic beer. I haven't said anything else that most other rabid fans haven't.
I don't know what I waited so long to try the stew. Fantastic stuff. Just about everything I've had here has been good. The only item I didn't like was the crepe with ham and goat cheese. The mustard was a little too strong for it.
I've been to Brugge at least a dozen times, both for dining/drinking and just drinking. It's a solidly reliable place and one of our favorite hangouts.
The menu is interesting: lots of oysters, fries and crepes. However, if you're vegetarian, the menu gets old quite quickly, and you'll have to resort to trying meat dishes minus the meat upon repeat visits. I seldom eat meat, and have yet to find a favorite dish here. The fried-cod crepe and egg/swiss crepe are both good, but heavy and extremely flavorful - almost too much to have often. The fries are good, but like some other reviewers, I agree they have too much salt, which detracts from the delicious dipping sauces (the fresh ketchup is outstanding!)
The beer is the main reason to visit. Though they have a minimal selection, their house-brewed beverages are quite good, though with intense flavors and higher-than-average alcohol content, be careful about having one too many!
The downstairs level is very cramped and has been busy nearly every time we've visited, and it can get noisy quickly. The fairly new upstairs level is more spacious, and it has some nice games, though I wish it had more.
Outdoor dining is a plus here: it's on a relatively quiet corner in Broad Ripple next to the Monon, great for summer sunsets & people-watching.
If only Brugge would expand - their beer selection, space, and menu!
This is my go to spot for Pommes Frites and Mussels. A pound of mussels and a cone of fries is never a bad thing. Yeah, it's expensive, but totally worth it.
Love this place. Great beers, pom frites , mussels, crepes and herring even. Awesome bit of Brugge right in Bradripple. When you cant go to Belgium go here instead!
I don't get all the 4 and 5 star reviews. I had the sausage and peppers for lunch and to be nice I'll say it was subpar. The fries and dips were good, but not great. Maybe a few more beers would make me forget the very average food and not so good service.
Review is based strictly on a late night stop and no food was ordered.
I get it is a brewpub, I have been to many, but to only have 4 taps and at the time I stopped by only 2 were available, well the beer better knock me off my feet. Unfortunately it did not.
I really liked the large round copper topped tables in the bar area, very cool. But the bar itself was very small and had that look and feel like it was in someone's basement. Good if you are a local but not so much for someone traveling through.
I get the whole concept and I really appreciate it but my short stop did not work for me. I really need to stop in for a longer stay and try the food to make this a more comprehensive review.
The brew their own belgium style ale (it tends to be a bit strong) have amzaing pomme frittes and steamed mussels. This is one of my absolute favorite places in Indianapolis.
I left dinner plans up to Paul on day 2, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Provencal moules frites in which the mussels were cooked in a broth of french butter, herbs, shallot, garlic, and chardonnay. I didn't quite taste the butter and herbs, but I nevertheless enjoyed the mussels. The best part of the frites, we got to choose 2 out of the 11 condiments. I felt like a wide-eyed kid in a candy store. There were so many enticing flavors like sweet chilli, popular syrup / french dijon, hot curry, sea salt w/ sherry vinegar; but I opted for the roasted garlic aioli and fresh herb pesto.
Paul ordered the steak frites which had a nice pepper coated layer. Amish got the wit beer battered cod crepe. I think they could have seasoned the cod a little more, but the crepe and filling was amazing.
What won me over the top with Brugge was the beer. I liked the microbrewed Triple de Ripple so much, I went to the liquor store next door to get me a 750ml bottle for my trip back to Chicago. Yes, that was my honky tonk version of duty free shopping at an international airport before returning home.
The beer and food are OK. Customer service.... well that sucks!!! Seriously, when you are a paying customer quit jerking people around and being rude. If it wasn't for the Triple de Ripple I would not go back.
"Great Belgian-style brasserie!"
I'm a big Belgium fan... this place is great. The beer is top notch and the mussels and fries are perfect. It's always busy, so come prepared to drink a few hand brewed beers first.
I like the curry mussels and all the dipping sauces too.
Took the folks from the museum for a holiday outting. The eight of us started with mussels and promme frites, great way to start off. Came with two dipping sauces, we started with home made ketchup and horse raddish.
I had a duck crepe, several people had the tenderlion. We finished off the meal with two sweet crepes to share, both with nuttella one also had home made marshmallow.
It was a perfect place for a holiday get together and the bill for 8 with tip was $150! Great experience and the waiter was pleasant, made reccomendations and was very helpful.
Another place in Indy that will get repeat business??? Who would've thunk it!?
So for my big 300th review (THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!, sorry, war flashback), I wanted to have it be a place that I actually liked. With the luck I've been having with Indy restaurants, I thought it might take me a while to get to this, but low and behold, here it is.
I went here last nite with my wife for a "meet up" (and no I don't mean anything dirty by that, it was for the "New to Indy" people). What was cool about this is that with there being 8 of us, I got to see and hear what people thought about a number of dishes. For those of you who dont' know, this is a Belgian joint that specializes in beers, crepes, and frites (french fries).
AMBIENCE- this definitely seems like a pretty hip place. As with most places in Broad Ripple, you had a pretty good mix of youth and "hip" older folks. The tables were metallic (bronzish) and had holes in them, where servers would put your fries (unless you got the "L'Enorme, more on that later). There didn't seem to be tons of seating, but they were able to accomodate our party of 8 (though I was scrunched in, not cool).
SERVICE- our server was your stereotypical "Alt" type. He was very chill, and was very helpful with and knowledgable about the menu. He made several suggestions to our group, most of which were well received. He was fairly attentive, and all in all, a good server.
MENU- So I don't know exactly what qualifies as Belgian cuisine, but the menu had soups, salads, crepes (both entree and dessert), sandwiches, mussels (with different types of sauces), and of course french fries. The big draw with the french fries being you got a variety of dipping sauces. Their beer "menu" was more or less the server telling you what they had, and making recommendations based on what you like. It didn't seem like there were TONS of dishes, but more than enough to make you look it over at least twice.
FOOD- Our group started out with the L'Enorme fries. This was a great start. They basically gave us 2lbs + of french fries to split, and they served 'em with all 12 of their dipping sauces. The fries by themselves were great- well seasoned, some crunchy, mostly soft, overall great. Unfortunately none of the sauces were labled, and none of us kept our menu, so we didn't know what was what. Most of them were pretty good though.
For dinner I tried a protabello and eggplant crepe, and my wife got the pork loin with goat cheese crepe. I've had crepes before, and wasn't overly impressed, but both of ours were very tasty. By itself, it probably wouldn't have been enough to fill me up, but combined with the fries, I think I had the perfect portion.
My crepe was uber tasty. The portabello was seasoned well, and not oily, and the egg plant paired very well with it. My wife's pork loin was great as well. Tender, moist pork loin paired with goat cheese. The goat cheese was ok, but the pork certainly stole the show. Other people at our table had gotten sandwiches (which come with even more fries), salads and soup. One person had a dessert crepe for her meal, and she really enjoyed it. Overall, I think the food went over well with everyone.
OVERALL- I went to a place like this in San Diego before, and was unimpressed (Belgian Frie). Maybe it was the withered expectations, but I really enjoyed this place. My wife and I both excited to try other things on the menu in return trips. I would say if you're looking for something off the beaten path, check this place out. We went on a week night so it wasn't that bad, but I imagine this place gets packed pretty quick on the weekends.
Chuck Norris Rating- Leonidas Kick!
This isn't a review, but a clarification: I can assure you that Brugge -
does NOT take reservations (does do call ahead seating)
is good for kids (has a kids section on menu)
doesn't have a juke box
does not do take away (it doesn't carry out well and you wouldn't like inferior product, right?)
there are not and have never been crab cakes or crab in the building unless in a special
Downstairs (family dining & small bar) closes at 10:30; upstairs (adult dining, large bar with extended beer menu, shuffle board, darts) is open til 1:00; kitchens up and down close at 10:30
also one of the frites dipping sauce choices is Poplar, not popular, syrup and French dijon, but that's an easy mistake :)
Also, to everyone who observed how crowded this place gets and how long the waits get, try it again as now the upstairs is open, providing a lot of relief to the long waits and crowded atmosphere.
This place was great! I'm only giving it 4 stars, though, b/c it is too popular and overcrowded.
The beers are excellent. Definitely try the trippel and the white! The food was good. My friends were all about the frites and the various sauces (11 in all, I think). Personally, I think the beef soup (sorry I don't remember its name) was tops! I think I could probably eat that soup a few times a week.
But the beer! I love belgian style ales, and that trippel could be close to my favorite beer of all time. I wish they had a tap out here in Oregon. It's probably the first time I'll miss a beer from Indiana.
Love Brugges. Like my fellow reviewers before me, I would give it five stars except that the service has sometimes been a bit neglectful. But the food is delicious. Lovely crepes, salads, and sandwiches, and the pomme frites are not to be missed. If you have a more adventurous palate, you can scarf down a big bucket full of mussels or sample the hanger steak. And the tasty Triple de Ripple will give you plenty of bang for your buck, if you catch my drift.
I love the decor in here, too--the wall sconces are really cool, and there's a big, copper-looking round table in the back that I'd love to sit at someday. Just need to find a group large enough for it! Oh, and don't skip dessert--the crepes Suzette are spectacular!
Brugge recently took over the space upstairs- formerly an Internet cafe. With this addition the restaurant will double (maybe triple) in size. There is a separate bar and kitchen upstairs, but the decor is consistent with the blue tones and dark wood downstairs.
I was there last Thursday (11/20) and ate upstairs. They had a limited menu but thought they would be ready to offer the full menu upstairs by the weekend.
I love Brugge, especially in the summertime. The Triple de Ripple, a traditional Belgian triple, is… Read more »
This is my new favorite restaurant in Indianapolis! I Take all my friends that visit because it's so different and fantastic. It's a diamond in a rough of Applebee's. Speaking off? Why haven't they gotten rid of that one on Broad Ripple Ave yet. Anyway... I suggest the pomme frites (of course!) with the homemade ketchup, vinegar, and ANY of the aioli. I haven't gotten a chance to try the beer yet because we always end up doing one of the wines but I can't wait. My friend's father got the moules and said they were great. Also....the seafood stew when they have it on special!
Go go go! It's fantastic!
after reading several reviews to find a new place for our reunion, we ended up here. sadly, all the hype was disappointing. The beers were ok...I'm not a beer drinker. We ordered the l'enorme pomme frites with 10 dips, was good but even with the four of us we couldn't finish half of it. Also ordered the pate and mussels along with the crabcakes. I wanted to order the homemade soda but they were out. Along with the safforn mussels. over all, the food was just ok for the price. I think next time we'd rather go to the claddaugh. oh, the service was also lacking. the sign said open to 1am but they close kitchen by 10pm...boot us out by 11:30pm.
Oh how I miss Brugge.
Go there for the mussels, frites, and beer. I'm a big fan of crepes, but I'm not a fan of their crepes...I think the dinner crepes are VERY bland. The dessert crepes are better, but if you're looking for good dessert in Broad Ripple go to Rene's Bakery.
I love the Provencal mussels. My favorite sauces for the frites are: fresh herb pesto, sea salt & vinegar, and poplar syrup &dijon (this one is my #1 choice).
The place can get really busy on the weekends or during soccer games and no matter when you go the service is usually slow. So don't go there if you're in a hurry. But if you have time it's worth the wait.
Went here for a late dinner. The service was probably the reason why this didn't get a 5 star, just very flaky. The pork tenderloin crepe was really savory and sweet. I would have preferred less goat cheese and more spicy mustard on it but that's just my love for the spice. But the main event here is definitely the Frites, some of the best potato I've ever had! The dipping sauces were amazing, I liked the Dijon and the Curry the best. The beers were great too. I really liked the copper surface on the tables too. Interior is nice. The wait staff just needs to work on their timing and ability to remember things just a bit more.
I absolutely love this place and I'll definitely be going more often once spring/summer rolls around, as their patio offers a nice vantage point for Monon Trail people-watching.
As for the food, there are only two things that I actually eat when I go there-- the pomme frites (best in town, by a long shot) and the duck confit sandwitch, which is phenomenal. I've also tried the meatball marinara sandwich, which wasn't to my taste, but I have a feeling those who like meatballs would enjoy it. Let me reiterate-- each bite of the pomme frites with their homemade dipping sauces makes me do a little happy-dance in my seat.
On to the beer: I can only comment on a few of them, but rest assured, they all rival the specialty Belgian beers that one can find in any upmarket liquor store. The Tripel De Ripple is a delight for the senses, and packs a punch as well. More than two will have you struggling to form complete sentences, so take it easy. I'm glad to hear that they've started bottling and distributing it as well.
The white is a good all-around beer that goes well with most dishes, but it's not anything to write home about.
The services, as usual, was excellent. Even when this place is packed (and I hope the new 2nd floor area has remedied this problem, haven't seen it yet) the servers are attentive and accurate.
The only thing I wish for is more variety in the menu, but I can look past that if the stuff on the menu is first-rate, which it is. 5 stars!
One of the more recent additions to Broad Ripple's scarce dining landscape, and definitely one of the best.
The beers here are, without a doubt, some of the best around. I'm a huge fan of the Farmer's Ale, which is a Belgian blond beer that is awesome in the summertime.
They have some of the best sandwiches around, my favorite being the duck confit, a rare find for central Indiana. Here's the best part of their already-delicious sandwiches: they come surrounded by a pile of their homemade frittes (aka french fries, but not like your grandma's fries from your favorite corporate fast food spots, these things are incredible). The frittes come with a few dipping sauces, and it's not just ketchup and mustard. They do have ketchup, and it's homemade. They also have several other delightful dips, including homemade mayo, curry sauce, and garlic aioli.
Also serving crepes, this place just bleeds Flemish. For anyone who's been to Belgium or appreciates the brews from that region, you'll love this place. Give it a try, and on a nice day/night, be sure to sit outside on the deck.
Not nominally a gastropub, they're as renowned for their Belgian beer as they are their food, and vice-versa. Brewing is generally not done on-site, but out in Terre Haute. Still, its beloved black, white and sweet Belgian Tripel de Ripple beers are special to Brugge and Brugge alone. Customers are limited to three Tripels: Like some potent margarita recipes or a mean pina colada, this beer is so smooth, you can't even tell how strong it's coming on.
But enough about the Tripel. The crepes, mussels and pomme frites are the terrific triad here. Sauces are key, from the homemade dips for the fries (my favorites are the aioli and pesto) to the broth their Prince Edward Island mussels are steeped in. Saffron and buttery Provencal sauces are two of my favorites; red curry infuses the mussels with a musky, heady quality, and it's sooo good to sop up with bread at the end. But I've no deliberation about the best deal in this restaurant: the moules frites, two pounds of mussels and a cone of pomme frites with French bread for $16.95. That and a couple of Tripels (okay, I'm obsessed) should feed two.
The wait is horrible, but if you are lucky enough to snag a seat, the food is really great. Try the White Ale. Yum!!!
The pommes frites are definitely worth the wait.
What a great place! Every time I go, I find something else to enjoy.
This is a Belgian-inspired brewpub in the middle of Broad Ripple. Everything in the place is Belgian inspired, from the food, to the house-made craft brews, to the in-house sport of choice (European football).
The beers are certainly Belgian style. Brewer Ted Miller is brewing flavorful and well-crafted Belgian style beers from the Trappist influenced Tripple de Ripple and Quadripple, to spiced holiday beers like Son of a Thunder Monkey and even a unique Saison made with Rose Petals, Saison D'Etre. Each time I visit, I find the beers to have gained in character and I get the impression that as more and more batches are brewed and more comfort is obtained with the brewing system, we'll continue to see outstanding Belgian inspired beers in the heart of Indianapolis.
There's also a nice assortment of Belgian culinary stalwarts. The mussels and fries are superb. Each coming with a plethora of dipping sauce options. If you order the L'Enome (enormous) Frites, it comes with all ten dipping sauces and is perfect to share with several (four or more) people. The freshly made crepes are quite nice, as is the Belgian beef stew.
In my communications with the employees at Brugge, it seems that they care about what they're doing and are trying to be true the vision of being a fantastic Belgian brewpub in Indianapolis.
If I have one complaint, it's that they decided to open up after I moved away. Luckily, my parents are still in Indy and I try to make it back when I can. Hopefully I'll be able to stop in sometime and try a lambic or Flemish Red Ale made right in the heart of Indy. What a treat that would be!
I've been to a ton of brewpubs in the past couple years, and this is definatley my favorite in Indianapolis, and one of my favorites in the country. The location itself is unique and fun. And since other reviewers have been complaining about the cramped space, somebody must have been listening. They recently purchased the space upstairs and are expanding. They are also buying more brewing equipment in Terra Haute in order to begin bottling their beers.
Speaking of beer, whoever reviewed this place and said the beer is just ok obvioulsy doesn't care much for Belgians. This place routinely makes the best Belgians I've ever had. I especially love the dark, and my only complaint is that there is never more than two or three selections on tap at one time, and they're usually the same ones (light, dark, blonde). Maybe with the new equipment that will change.
As for food, everything is delcious. The two-pounds of mussles are delicious in any sauce, and come with some of the best fries I've ever had. My only complaint is that I'm hungry again a few hours later. Maybe I need to try a sandwich or crepe to truly satisfy my hunger.
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I'd give it 3.5 stars given the option, but I had to round down based on all the rave reviews.
I found their beers to be good, bordering on ok. The pomme frites were nice, and all their sauces were fun, but service and time of delivery were pretty bad. I ordered a French onion soup (or was it Belgian?) that the waiter promptly forgot to put in. After my dining party was 1/3 way through their meals, I asked again about it. "Oh, I didn't know you wanted it." So he goes back and has the cookstaff make a fresh fucking soup. I know how it's done properly and if it's already kept hot, that should bang out in 3-5 minutes. If they were out, I would have gladly ordered something else. Point being, you don't make someone wait an extra 20 minutes to halfway carmelize onions. Eff that. The beer's ok, but beyond that, this place can go without my patronage.
Stopped in for a late-afternoon Saturday lunch, and loved it. The pommes frites are delish, as was the chicken, pesto, tomato confit and mozzarella sandwich. Great service, terrific atmosphere. And loved the butter and sugar crepe for dessert!
Can't wait to come back for some riesling and mussels!
Great food and fantastic belgian inspired beers. I've never had anything that wasn't very good. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that sometimes the service has been spotty.
Wow, what can I say about Brugge that wasn't said earlier by Denton J.?
The mussels and frites are the house specialty. You can have your mussels cooked in many different types of broths. You also get to choose from many different dipping sauces for your frites.
The beers are also very delicious - their Weisse beer is light and delicious with the mussels.
The only downfall is the space itself. It is cramped below a coffee shop and even if you make reservations, be prepared to wait for a table. The space is also cramped (think: not too many tables) so you might end up only a foot or two from the next table. The space isn't for a claustrophobic diner.
If they were to move to a larger location, I would definitely follow them. But as it is, I try not to go on weekends due to the long waits and lack of tables. When I'm hungry for mussels and frites, it's hard to make yourself wait over an hour for a table. Boo to that!
Neighborhood: Indy Metro
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Indy Metro
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Neighborhood: Indy Metro
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Neighborhood: Indy Metro
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Neighborhood: Indy Metro
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