Illinois St. Food Emporium

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.

Fresh-baked veggie quiche ready for online ordering

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 Online
Boxed catering lunches lined up and ready for an event

Catering & Events

Bring your guests an amazing experience and the same fresh, handmade food you've come to know and love.

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Trays of fresh-baked biscuits for wholesale

Wholesale

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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Inside the Illinois Street Food Emporium

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 Story

The 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.

Craft beer and cider on tap
WISH-TV feature on Illinois Street Food Emporium

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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See What We're Up To

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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What are your favorites here at the Emporium? #localfood

ilstfoodemporium What are your favorites here at the Emporium? #localfood

2d ago

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Acai Bowls are here for the summer! Come on in and get a bowl! @chimbabowls

ilstfoodemporium Acai Bowls are here for the summer! Come on in and get a bowl! @chimbabowls

3d ago

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Have you had our granola yet? Come in soon to get a little at home snack! #grano

ilstfoodemporium Have you had our granola yet? Come in soon to get a little at home snack! #granola

4d ago

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Come in or visit our website to try our cookie trays! #cookiesofinstagram

ilstfoodemporium Come in or visit our website to try our cookie trays! #cookiesofinstagram

5d ago

Strawberry cake
Inside the restaurant
Kneading fresh dough

Our Hours

Monday: 7 AM — 3 PM

Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM — 5 PM

Saturday: 7 AM — 2 PM

Sunday: Closed

Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
Double chocolate chip cookies
Frosted sugar cookies

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