Reviews of Yats (Coffee Shop)

Brandon Banks

I went to the Mass ave. location for lunch today and had a terrible, embarrassing experience. I have been a loyal customer of the College Ave. location for over ten years, but I was on a job near the downtown location so I gave it a try. I am a young black man and I work construction, I brought another guy I work with who was also black, and dirty from work like me. The young blonde guy behind the counter acted like he didn't even want to serve us. When I ordered my own food, (a half and half with extra bread, and a drink for myself and my friend) this guy actually sneers and says "are you sure you can afford it?" I may not look like much, but I guarantee I make three times in a week than that creep. I then waited on my food for 10 minutes before I asked where it was, wherin the employee smugly says that he forgot to put the order in. I hate to think what he did to my food before it came out, but after another 10 minutes I had a pile of bland, reheated slop that pales in comparison to the mother store. Joe needs to get a handle on what is going on at this store, this isn't the first accusation of racism. No reason a working man should feel uncomfortable downtown trying to eat unpretentious grub. Lots of construction going on, get your act together.

Brian Mullery

Last time here was 14 years ago, and the food is just so good we couldn't pass up a visit. Did not disappoint. Really good quality etoufee and gumbo. Great service and very clean restaurant. Hope to be back sooner than 14 years.

Nicholas Squillace

5 stars in my book. FYI, get there as early as possible for Jambalaya, they sell out of this amazing dish. The bread is delicious. Staff is always nice and laid back.

Bunmi Akintomide

Great food as always

Sandra G

Not as good as some of the other yats but its the only one that usually has curry chicken.

Alex Staub

Food is fresh and tasted amazing.

Daniel Rosado

Great Food & Excellence environment

Jean François Olivier Jean Marie

Great food, smallish portions, in a fun neighborhood.

Kel Thomas

Chicken Curry and Gumbo was AMAZING! Quick and friendly service!

Dennis Carroll

Yats is amazing. It's our go to (the wife and I) for casual dinners because it's always super quick, affordable, and delicious. My faves are the 2 etoufées (spinach and mushroom, and chili cheese w/ crawfish). Cannot recommend this option highly enough!

Sam Cross

Awesome place. Menu changes daily so you might not be able to get the same thing every time. It gives you a chance to change it up. Has vegan and vegetarian options so it’s good for when you have friends with different diets. Super fast. Super cool, not akward. Chuck is the man!

Tim Applegate

The food (Gumbo) reminded me of something an older person would eat as it was pureed and my order was to go and they put my garlic toast in my food so that it was soggy by the time I got home. It should be rapped in foil or separate container. I was very disappointing.

Craig Brelage

Yum! The chili cheese etouffee was delicious.

Jacob McNeal

Had lunch with my cousin. Very generous portions and delicious food

Heidi Melms

First visit was great! It’s a small menu with big taste. I ordered the Gumbo with rice and a hard peach flavored cider. The Gumbo wasn’t spicy, but they do have hot sauces to spice to your own content. The bartender, I think his name was Ryan, was friendly and helpful with any questions we had about menu and drinks. He also brought our group out some bread to enjoy with our meal as well. Delicious casual dining, great prices, and friendly environment, what more could you want? We will be back!

Anisha Dongol

It's always good food at Yats. A dependable choice for when you're hungry and you want quick and tasty food. My favourite part might be the seasoned toast tho

Brendan Flood

Great spot for lunch or dinner. Usually has good seat availability and parking can be found behind the building. The menu changes each day in what is available and has a good selection of vegetarian options. You can opt to get half and half to try two things. Very good!

Adam Buckingham

I eat at Yats once each year when I'm in Indy for Gen Con. That's often enough for me. I like the Chili Cheese Etouffee, but I always find myself wanting to try something new. Most of the other dishes end up falling short of the etouffe. A friend describes it as slop on a styrofoam plate, which is accurate, but it's generally fairly tasty slop. I'll probably keep coming back because my friends like it a lot, and I don't dislike it.

Shamos Mathews

Simply delicious and great music!!

Spencer Favers

Easily the best cajun/ creole around! The fact they're a chain restaurant doesn't stop each one from being totally different from the last, but they all have the same great taste!

Arthur Murrell

We had a marvelous dinner and atmosphere is always very nice we are looking forward to going back

Dennis Normile

They advertise as a Cajun place but they have no Cajun food, it’s all vegetarian. They look offended if you ask for gumbo or jambalaya. NOT a Cajun place

Locky Five

Every times the best time, just don't move the tables.

Mason Davis

Yats was great, only downside was most of their drink machines were down.

John Lambert

Friendly staff and a delicious and fairly low cost meal!

Dawn Newerth

GET EXTRA BREAD. ALWAYS. Red beans and rice with sausage, bread and blackberry wine slushies are to die for. Food is good. Nice location. Staff is always super helpful.

Paul Cassutt

Yats is the ultimate cheap food: it comes out in no time at all, it’s incredibly flavorful and filling, plenty of great options, and a fun relaxed atmosphere. I’m so glad Yats has so many spots around town. Make sure to ask for extra bread, it’s dirt cheap and so so good.

Nicholas Kohne

I love eating at Yats. The food is delicious and comes out quickly. It is faster than any fast food restaurant I have been to.

Kessashun Arthur

I was passing through Indy and decided to give this place a try. The food is okay at best. It certainly doesn't have the intense flavors that you'd expect from Cajun food. It is quite inexpensive, but it seems like they use very low quality ingredients and styrofoam plates to make up for it; the meat was very scarce. For a place with such good reviews and an attractive menu, it's quite underwhelming.

Rick Byars

I love this place. Food is great! Never super busy during dinner.

Thomas Wysocki

Great food.

Aaron Gonzalez

This place is way better than the one in Columbus don't go to the one in Columbus

Michele Alsman

Taste was about the same as others I've been to. But their portions were smaller

Brad

Never had anything bad. Fast service. Prices are decent.

Paige Sanning

Love you guys! Always on top of it, and the food is awesome.

Caleb Pugh

Yats is always great. I would share a picture with you but I ate it to fast to snap a pic. I would recommend the drunken chicken, you also have to get extra bread no doubt. Parking at this location is not very convenient, but it's down town Indianapolis what do you expect...

Terrell Howard

Good beer and food and good ppl environment

Karyn G

Service was very quick and the portion was a generous amount.

Frank Avant

I went here to fill out an application. I haven't tried any foods yet.

Devon Smith

Never enough good things to say about this place. Everyone is so friendly

Brittany Crawford

It was my bf first time. He really liked the food but wanted all of mine since he ordered something different. Service was great also.

Danielle Miller

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Perfectly seasoned delicious food, great service, and a clean inviting environment. I live in ATL, but whenever I'm in Nap I get some Cajun cuisine from this awesome spot!

Rick Patel

Delicious fresh food. Can't go wrong.

andrew roberson

Crazy good Cajun food. Super fast service, a great deal, and the staff is always friendly. The drunken chicken is always a safe bet, but I've never had anything I didn't like. They also have a great selection of local beer.

Lucas Eads

Hands down my favorite place to eat. Great staff and environment!

Danica Wittman

Addicting and worth every penny.

praise songs

The food and atmosphere was great.

Ben Pearson

If you don't know, then you are missing a big part of your life.

Christina Hunt-Schubnell

I cannot eat spicy foods at all yet my husband had been wanting to go. The gentleman running the front helped me order something that was tasty and not spicy at all. I enjoyed my meal. It was a nice meal with meat, rice & and a really delicious gravy over everything. I was really happy to find the staff knew about the menu. I would certainly go back now knowing there is even someting for me.

Jason Silvey

Always great food and good atmosphere

Chad Moores

I love Yats and have a consistent experience at every location. I really wish they would be more environmentally conscious and stop serving on styrofoam.

Eduardo Enrique Rios Cruz

Nice place to visit Louisiana food and beer

Kristen Slukich

I come from Cincinnati area to visit Yat’s !!!! Joe is still rocking it. Best Cajun ever

Scott Coolidge

My favorite of all the locations and my favorite spot to relax and people watch. Never mind that they remember my name. Lol

Adharsh Raghavan

Yats is one of the close-my-eyes and go-to places in Indy for me. Although most of the time the only vegan option on the menu is the vegan white chili, it's quite delicious. I only wish they could make their food spicier. Their wide assortment of hot sauces is never hot enough. All in all, great food, quick and friendly service.

Melissa

Chili chicken etouffee with crawfish makes me wish there was a Yats in PA!!

Ryan Garrigus

What is there to say? Phenomenal food, excellent wine slushies, and friendly staff who care about their product.

nick white

Gabulous food and always so polite. We at mayflower love it! Try and you will see why.

Max Marin

Food tastes good, slightly over priced. But what it does to your bowels I wouldn't wish uppon my worst enemies. Proceed with caution, this food is designed to make you toilet ridden for days.

scott simon

Very good food and atmosphere. I felt like I was right back home in Louisiana

Nathaniel Grady

That half order of B&B, need I say more....drool session has commenced from the memory and taste of yesterdays order

Carl H

Very fast service! Wish portions were a bit bigger but it tasted great! Get the Half & Half!

Jeff Lunsford

Great food and a good beer selection

Christopher Salvo

Absolutely loved the place!

Emily Sledge

My whole family loves Yats! I love how the menu changes weekly, although they do keep some menu items the same. You will get a large portion of rice with smothered in your sauce of choice. Must mention the amazing garlic bread served on the side, drooling right now.

Jonathan Gutierrez

Great food at a good price. The location is great with plenty of parking behind the building. The cashier was a little weird when I went but only a little.

Dave Helfgott

The food is always good. Don't let the construction stop you. You can still get there just not from 10th street

Alex Eggers-Daffron

I go to Yats on a monthly basis and typically love it. My last experience though was pretty bad. The service was poor and despite being the only ones in line the staff was very short with us and rude. Then when I got home my full order was barely a half order. This was a different location for us but I was just surprised by how bad it was.

Chad Weaver

Great: - Flavor (saucy, over rice) - Portion Size (comes w/ buttered bread) - Music Notes: - Go to counter to order (fast casual place) - You can do half/half to try two flavors - Food is served on a styrofoam plate - They serve alcohol

HUIXIANG YI

Confusing menu - because of that, new customers consistently ask the staff related questions, and I heard the staff complaints privately saying that he was sick of explaining the menu. Oops, my bad for asking questions that you were tired of answering. The food is a bit overpriced in my opinion - it is unique in the market of Indianapolis though.

AJ

It's 5 kinds of pre made chili laddled over basic rice. It does have some seasoning but the presentation is just terrible. Like you can't tell which plate is chicken or not. They do have a vegan option which I ate because I'm lactose intolerant. Other options had pork sausage or milk and cheese. No desserts. No salads. No veggies. My college dorm food was better than this.

Cole Smith

Pretty good food. The service is quick and the atmosphere is better than most. The dining area is very unique and very fun. My only wish is the menu contained more tomato based sauces and the food had more spicy options.

Carol Ramos

Food was good just different at this location. You have to get your own food they d9nt bring it too you. Also you need to get your beer at the bar. We asked for the food to be put in to go boxes and it was serve on a plate. Just different experience.

Benjamin Seitzer

Joe has it dialed in, period. Others try to get the flavor, texture, selection... they try. Add all of that with the absolute best personalities in the service industry, and you have my absolute favorite place in the country. Yes, country. You don't go to Indy and not stop in for a bite!

Rachel Ettinger

ASK FOR A TASTE! GUARANTEED you will fall in love with something! MAYBE even something you never thought you'd try! but be careful, i love so many so much, i usually end up leaving with a spare box!! + scratch real food ❤️ you can pick up @ same $/time ⏱️ as poison "fast food" !?

Dustin Bye

The food was good as always and the staff were quick to get the food out. I will definitely be going back

Leung Yi Tai

The best restaurant... on the planet.

Micah Short

The food is delicious and the staff are nice.

David Mahurin

great service and good vibes are guaranteed

Davyd Cash

The chain is really good and I go every time I visit Indy. Avoid the Mass Ave location. Staff made snarky comments after I declined to tip on a carry out order.

Dominique Clark

Visited the mass avenue location today July 4th. Only about 4 people in the restaurant, myself and my boyfriend walk in and seat at a table in the bar area. We were not greeted, nobody brought us menus , the male working behind the bar continued to sip his drink and text on his phone. Another male came from the kitchen area also did not offer a greeting or if we wanted drinks/food. After 10 mins we left the restaurant. The lack of professionalism is appalling , will not visit this establishment again. I sincerely hope this isn’t a racism issue but can’t help but feel that way .

Adam Sears

Nice employees, good food.

marika waiters

Always great to be back in Indy, just for Yatz! Was missing my old fav spinach & mushroom etouffé tho

Jessica McKamey

Great for a quick and comfy stop

Mitch Holm

Yats downtown fills this great niche of cheap and accessible and good that nobody really realizes they need until they're daydrinking on a Wednesday and can't stand all of the fancy restaurants on Mass Ave. They have rotating food, serve more alcohol, and the staff is great.

Charlie Marlow

I love it there

Chad Watt

Yats was great got the half and half drunken chicken and white chilli so good...

Rachel Davis

I didn't LOVE it, but I'm a big texture person. My dad LOVED it and my fiance liked it a lot as well. Drunken chicken, chorizo, and B&B (vegan meal). Fast and friendly service!

Frank Bardell

OH MY GOD!!!! If I weren't afraid of carb loading and swelling like a blimp I'd eat here EVERY DAY!

Natalie Noel

The setting is as informal as the food. The food lacked a real Cajun seasoning that I know should be in Cajun cuisine. While the prices are tolerable and the setting is laid back, I don't think I'll be returning.

Luckie Coats

Love, love this place. Makes me feel like I am back down south again. They are a friendly staff, with amazing food. We go here alot.

grant williams

Good place to eat, not expensive, definitely unique up in this "Yankee territory".

Jami Sayeed

The staff here is excellent! Great food too.

Matthew Evans

I’ve literally never had a bad meal here. The staff is awesome. The food is the fastest you can get. It’s always an exciting time in the day when I walk in the door to YATS!

Stephen M

Absolutely delicious. If you enjoy cajun food, check this place out. Bonus, parking is free in the back. For Mass Ave, you can't beat that.

JT Hibbard

Fantastic fast-food Cajun. Menu changes daily, be sure to check online. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

David Atwell

Reliable comfort food. When they have Drunken Chicken on the menu, you're in luck.

David Henderson

I and my co worker went there today.....his meal was only $5.00 I ordered the same thing without the extra cheese...my bill came to over $9.50 !!! Even tho a few of my co workers like this place..........They just got a no bill from I. I rather eat a pb&j before I ever go back there again !!!!! I pray it wasn't a color thing........ .drunken chicken never again.

Taylor Pile

good A+ food good A+ people. good yats.

Nikki Moore

Food is always good. Service is hit or miss.

jah blamo

Good service

Jonathan Williams

Love the food

chargedx1

Food and service are always great.

TYRONE Q ROBINSON

very good food and service

Stuart Wetovich

Get extra bread, you wont regret that much

Paul Williams

This was walking distance from the downtown event we were at and the 3rd YATS I've patronized. A larger more expansive window lined dining area makes this Mass. Ave.YATS a great one to visit. I got the spinach and mushroom ettouffee which is my new favorite. If you want something fast and different from your normal burger fare, this place will definitely hit the spot!

Kyle Willis

Cheap eats, quick and good food as always. Gumbo and Chili cheese crawfish etoufee are my go to meals...

Megan Gunder

Great service and amazing food.

Clara Jane

The food is delicious but the bread th at they bring you with your food

Rick Shock

Food was fast and good. Staff was friendly. The drunken chicken was a bit too spicy for me though. They also did a great job making sure my friend's gluten free order was indeed gluten free.

Drew Balfanz

Their food is usually served over rice and is saucy... but always delicious!! Vegan and vegetarian options, craft beers in stock, Anand always a cool atmosphere. Cant go wrong! Met the owner our first time there for our anniversary and he even gave us the meal free!! I will forever be a fan!

Jessica Peveler

I've heard from a couple of New Orleaneans "it's not cajun, but it's good." Cajun-inspired sauces over rice include red beans, jambalaya, etouffee, and my favorite, drunken chicken. Most people love the garlic bread. I love that the prices are low, atmosphere festive, and they have rotating local beers on tap. A great place for lunch or dinner, family-friendly.

Rhonda Smith

Always great food and they treat you like one of the family!

Steven Calvelage

Love this place. Stop at one almost every trip to Indy. Great spices, bread is good. Never disappointed. Had the drunken chicken and peanut butta pie.

Angelique Catuhe

We absolutely love the chili cheese etouffee!!!

Daniel Gardner

Great service, so friendly during the pride parade!

Joe and Jodie Bandy

Great food, great service, laid back atmosphere

Omari Bayi

a step above cafeteria food.

Christopher Davis

Etouflee dishes are excellent. Great, unusual creole restaurant with friendly employees.

Aaron Wilch

Good Cajun food. Large portions. Decent prices.

Michael Sullivan

Everything is good and it's hard to decide. Thankfully you can get 2 different dishes with the half and half.

Derek Elery

Staff and food are second to none!!!

Shi V

I love how fast they are, and the food is top notch!

Garrett Dickerson

Very good food with very large portions.

Nate Beachey

It's... I mean... You just can't beat this place for quick, really good "goop over rice". The etouffes are spot on if not a little too buttery sometimes, and the rest of the dishes are just as good. Drunken Chicken, Maque Choux, and if you're lucky enough to find the Ropa Vieja, try it. All other Cajun places around have fallen off, not Yats.

Coultin Archbold

Favorite spot for a quick bite.

Summer Elmore

The food here is always amazing!

Leaving Roses

Their bread is fire .

Joseph Landis

Yummy, yummy food. The maque choux was delicious.

Jason Chenoweth

Great location on Mass Ave. Good food and quick.

Chris

One of my favorite places in town!

Mike Rettig

My go to joint for Cajun food. Super fast staff and excellent prices on some really great food.

Dick Luchtman

Excellent, consistent food. A fabulous Cajun atmosphere and choice blues and jazz music to accompany their great food. Joe Vuskovich has created Paradise for, and with, lunch or dinner!!!

Alyson Welker

Great food, great value

Dan Mossor

Yats is awesome. Good food, fast service - what more could you ask for? They have options for the omnivore, the vegetarian, the vegan, and the gluten free crowd. It all tastes fabulous, and the prices are very, very reasonable.

Quia Davis

Service was fast. Red beans and smoked sausage was AMAZING!!!!!

Darren Chittick

The food's always great. The service is spot on every time. Get extra bread. Just do it. You'll be glad.

Jason Smith

The bomb diggity of Cajun food in Carmel. I frequent this place and have never been disappointed. The helpings are generous portions. Who doesn't like to fill up on Cajun food?

Sam C

Great food for the price. Decent veg options. When I went, they had a pretty good mushroom and spinach etoufee. A half portion is all I need, as a relatively small lady. I always appreciate not having to wait long for food!

Michael Widmeyer

Best. Food. Ever.

André Olsson

Casual place serving new Orleans style stews with rice n bread. Over the counter service with bar option. Good price point. Well worth a visit.

Ravi Ranganathan

Dont know how healthy of a food it was but sure was tasty

Susan Fillmer

Love this place and eat their or carry out at least one a month. Love the food.

April Hardeman

The Food here is awesome!!!!!

Nick Brown

Excellent food and great prices. The drunken chicken is one of the best dishes I've had anywhere.

Brian R

Yats is a staple in Indy. They had many items out of stock when we ate there. The food is hot and prepared right and the store was clean. I feel it lacks a good size menu and would like to see more options.

Stephen Murray

Fabulous food,and friendly service. Real Cajon food in Indy.

jsmithbuilder

Wonderful Gumbo, lunch with my son