Late night food for thought: Restaurants open late in Indy

Hungry during a night out in the Circle City and looking for a midnight snack? Fear not foodies, we have seven casual + cheesy-going places for you to munch on while you’re out on the town. Pro tip: Check out our parking guide before you head out.

Eclectic Eats

Indy All Night | 1324 S. East St. | Monday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
This Bates-Hendricks spot caters to Indy’s night owls, delivering hot, fresh meals to businesses, hotels, and homes. Feed your midnight munchies with menu options ranging from pastas to burgers to desserts.

Easy Rider Diner |1043 Virginia Ave., Ste. 3 | Open until 12 a.m. Friday + Saturday
This diner opened in Fountain Square and is providing late night comfort food to artists and concert-goers with its location next to the Hi-Fi. Make a reservation .

Leonardo’s Mexican Food | 8431 N. Michigan Rd. | Open 24/7
Whether you’re craving a chicken burrito at 5 a.m. or a breakfast burrito at 5 p.m., this restaurant offers its full menu at any hour, and the drive thru is open around the clock.

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1313 Eatery | 1313 N. Sherman Dr. | Thursday-Saturday 12 p.m.-4 a.m., Monday-Wednesday 12 p.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Head here for wings, burgers, biscuits, and more — and top your meal with the 1313 magic sauce, which you can only buy in-house. Bonus: Every Thursday, the restaurant hosts an open mic night at 8 p.m. — the best performance wins a free meal + is featured in next week’s show.

Hot Boys Chicken | 1004 Virginia Ave. | Open until 2 a.m. Friday + Saturday
Add some spice to your night out by stopping at this Oakland-style hot chicken restaurant. We recommend sharing some loaded Krinkle Kut fries getting your own hot sandwich combo. Plus, there’s a second Indiana location in Carmel .

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Bar food

The Saint Shack | 250 S. Meridian St. | Open until 3 a.m. daily
Go marching into this New Orleans-inspired bar where you’ll find full food and drink menus. It specializes in hot dogs, and you’ll find some out-of-the-box recipes. Then, wash it down with a colorful adult slushie.

Downtown Olly’s | 822 N. Illinois St. | Open until 3 a.m. every night
The 2022 bar and restaurant expo named Olly’s the best LGBTQ+ venue of the year. Looking for something to do? Check out the restaurant’s extensive events calendar for drag shows, karaoke, and trivia nights.

Kilroy’s Bar N’ Grill | 201 S. Meridian St. + 831 Broad Ripple Ave. | Hours vary, Downtown Indy location open until 2 a.m. Friday + Saturday
Grab a bite to eat at one of Kilroy’s two Indy locations. Pro tip: Its patio in Broad Ripple is dog friendly, so come early + spend the evening with your pup.

Slippery Noodle Inn | 372 S. Meridian St. | Open until 2 a.m. Friday + Saturday, 1 a.m. Wednesday + Thursday, 12 a.m. Tuesday, 11 p.m. Sunday + Monday
Indy’s oldest bar is steps away from Lucas Oil + regularly hosts live blues performances from both local and national artists. We recommend the “Dirty Elvis” shot made with banana vodka and chocolate peanut butter whiskey.

Mass Avenue Pub | 745 Mass Ave. | Open until 3 a.m. every night
Spend the day in the Arts District and the evening sipping on the bar’s eclectic beers, meals, and snacks — we love the “Tot-chos,” tater tots topped like they’re nachos.

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Grab a slice

Goodfellas Pizzeria | 545 Massachusetts Ave. + 914 Broad Ripple Ave. | Open until 3 a.m. Friday + Saturday
Head to this restaurant for a bubbling-hot, New York-style slice of pizza. The Massachusetts Avenue location also has a cocktail menu for late night sipping.

Pearl Street Pizzaeria & Pub | 65 East Pearl St. | Open until 3 a.m. daily, kitchen closes 11 p.m. Friday + Saturday or 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday
This downtown restaurant is a menu featuring oven-baked pastas, sandwiches, and hand-tossed or deep dish pizzas. Plus, there’s a full drink menu to keep the good times flowing after the kitchen closes.