Mass Ave
Mass Ave is the diagonal that downtown Indianapolis pretends it planned. Five blocks of theatres, galleries, late bars, and the kind of brunch spots where the wait staff have visible tattoos and opinions on natural wine. The Cultural Trail threads through it, which means cyclists, scooters, and dog-walkers all negotiating the same brick. Date-wise it does the heavy lifting: Bru Burger or Bluebeard for dinner, the Athenaeum or District Theatre for something afterward, a nightcap at Chatterbox or the Inferno Room if jazz or tiki is the mood. Downside, parking is its usual self, and Friday nights skew loud and twenty-something.
Mass Ave by the numbers
Median individual income in Mass Ave is about $64k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Mass Ave pays about $1,640 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
23 spots across Mass Ave
- Mass AveDining
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 15,268LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 117 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 15,268 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
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- Mass AveActivity
Indiana State Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 4,420Wheelchair access- Find it
- 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 4,420 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveActivity
Indiana War Memorial & Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 3,093Wheelchair access- Find it
- 55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 3,093 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat9 AM to 5 PM
- Sun9 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveActivity
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Art museum★ 4.6 · 2,320Wheelchair access- Find it
- 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 2,320 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun12 to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDining
FortyFive Degrees
Sushi restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,023Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 765 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 2,023 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at FortyFive Degrees.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11 PM
- Wed11 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat12 PM to 12 AM
- Sun3 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveActivity
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 1,273Wheelchair access- Find it
- 45 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 1,273 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDining
PIEDRA MEXICAN STEAKHOUSE
Mexican restaurant★ 4.8 · 1,021Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- on College st, 820 Massachusetts Ave Ste 1331, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 1,021 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 1 AM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveActivity
PanIQ Escape Room Indy
Escape room center★ 5 · 839LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 150 E Market St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 839 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 to 11 PM
- Tue3 to 11 PM
- Wed3 to 11 PM
- Thu10 AM to 11:30 PM
- Fri10 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sat10 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sun10 AM to 11:30 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveCafés
Parlor Public House
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 605Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 600 E Ohio St Ste B, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 605 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parlor Public House.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 5 PM
- Tue8 AM to 5 PM
- Wed8 AM to 10 PM
- Thu8 AM to 12 AM
- Fri8 AM to 12 AM
- Sat8 AM to 12 AM
- Sun8 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveCafés
South Bend Chocolate Co
Chocolate shop★ 3.9 · 583Wheelchair access- Find it
- 30 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.9★ from 583 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7:30 AM to 9 PM
- Tue7:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wed7:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thu7:30 AM to 9 PM
- Fri7:30 AM to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 10 PM
- Sun10 AM to 8 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDining
Bocca
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 297Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 122 E 22nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 297 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bocca.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 11 PM
- Sat5 to 11 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDrinks
The Exchange Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 284Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 301 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 284 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Exchange Bar.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 PM to 12 AM
- Tue4 PM to 12 AM
- Wed4 PM to 12 AM
- Thu4 PM to 12 AM
- Fri4 PM to 2 AM
- Sat4 PM to 2 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDining
Rosemary & Olive Italian Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 274Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 870 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 274 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rosemary & Olive Italian Restaurant.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 11 PM
- Sat5 to 11 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveCafés
Claypool Coffee & Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 269Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- TJ MAX This location is also connected with Embassy Suites Hotel, 110 W Washington St Level-3, Claypoolcourt Above Panera Bread and Weber Grill, Burlington, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 269 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Claypool Coffee & Ice Cream.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 9:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 10:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 10:30 PM
- Thu9 AM to 10:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sat9 AM to 11 PM
- Sun9 AM to 9:30 PM
- Dining
- In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallMaps
- Mass AveCafés
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 261Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 370 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 261 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue12 to 9 PM
- Wed12 to 9 PM
- Thu12 to 9 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 10 PM
- Dining
- Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveCafés
Good Vibes Cafe Indy
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 247LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 36 E Washington St 2nd Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Good Vibes Cafe Indy.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Tue8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Wed8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Thu8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Fri8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Sat8:30 AM to 4 PM
- Sun8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDrinks
Wiseguy Lounge - Mass Ave
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 238Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 545 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wiseguy Lounge - Mass Ave.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11 AM to 3 AM
- Sat11 AM to 3 AM
- Sun11 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDrinks
Almost Famous
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 184LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 721 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 184 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Almost Famous.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue8 AM to 4 PM
- Wed8 AM to 12 AM
- Thu8 AM to 1 AM
- Fri8 AM to 1 AM
- Sat8 AM to 2 AM
- Sun8 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveCafés
Insomnia Cookies
Dessert shop★ 3.6 · 154- Find it
- 917 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.6★ from 154 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Insomnia Cookies.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 AM
- Tue11 AM to 1 AM
- Wed11 AM to 1 AM
- Thu11 AM to 3 AM
- Fri11 AM to 3 AM
- Sat12 PM to 3 AM
- Sun12 PM to 1 AM
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDrinks
Nowhere Special
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 118Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 608 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 118 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nowhere Special.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 1 AM
- Sat5 PM to 1 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallMaps
- Mass AveDining
Daisy Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 108Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1011 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Daisy Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 PM
- Tue9 AM to 10 PM
- Wed9 AM to 10 PM
- Thu9 AM to 10 PM
- Fri9 AM to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 10 PM
- Sun10 AM to 4 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDrinks
Mass Ave Wine
Bar★ 4.4 · 105Wheelchair access- Find it
- 878 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 105 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mass Ave Wine.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue12 to 8 PM
- Wed12 to 8 PM
- Thu12 to 8 PM
- Fri12 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun12 to 6 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Mass AveDrinks
WildEye on Mass
Bar$$$$★ 5 · 55Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 739 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 55 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at WildEye on Mass.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 11 PM
- Tue12 to 11 PM
- Wed12 to 11 PM
- Thu12 to 11 PM
- Fri12 PM to 1 AM
- Sat12 PM to 1 AM
- Sun12 to 11 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps