IL Panino by Cafe Olivia

My wife loves this cafe

The lovely people here made me what is easily the juiciest, most flavorful, well-seasoned pork tenderloin in 100 miles. It’s really an authentic tonkatsu in pork tenderloin sandwich form. If it were served instead with shredded cabbage salad with sesame dressing, rice, and miso soup, it would easily stand up to any Japanese restaurant tonkatsu around, including what I have eaten in Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo.

By the way the sandwich was constructed, it is obvious that the person who made it cares a lot about the art and craft of preparing food. The bread to meat ratio was ideal. The way the mayo was applied and the way the tomatoes were placed. The same goes for the gumbo, which I was too full to finish. I don’t have pictures because I devoured the food.

City Market is a real pain to get to right now, but the food at this place is worth the effort. To me, this is a gem in Indianapolis like Mitra Da Dhaba or Workingman’s Friend. I’m confident that anything you order from there will be made with the utmost care. The only things unappealing to me about the place are its signage, websites, and social media.

Italian Milano sandwich is FIRE. Thick fresh slice of mozzarella, perfectly crisp bread, fresh tomatoes. Mad I didn’t know about this place sooner.

I cannot say enough good things about this takeaway counter. They use quality, fresh ingredients and you can taste the difference.

I'm partial to the Shrimp PO Boy and the Cubano bit I've never had anything they make that I didn't like.

This is a top-tier sandwich shop in the city for me. I've never had anything that wasn't excellent. They have a great variety of sandwiches and other items on offer (red beans and rice, for instance), although the menu is currently limited because of the coronavirus situation. I'm not sure if the guy who makes the sandwiches is the owner, but you can tell he puts a tremendous amount of care and pride into his work, and you can taste it in every bite. I love this place and enthusiastically recommend it to everyone.