Art’s Skillet

After reading the other reviews I was looking forward to a nice new breakfast place. I have to say I was a little disappointed in the overall quality of the food and service. The waitstaff was friendly enough but was not very quick to bring coffee or water. My daughter had the blueberry pancakes and a side of bacon. I had the surfers skillet. Pancakes were very good but her side of bacon didn’t show up until we were about half done with our meal. The surfer skillet was not very good. It consisted mainly of deep fried potatoes. The poached eggs were done perfectly but the other ingredients in the skillet were mediocre at best. The total cost was approximately $ 28. We did have the cinnamon roll. And it was also just average at best. Overall the restaurant was very clean and seems to have a good selection of food.

Great breakfast/​lunch place. Quick, friendly service and the food is always on point. One of best egg salad (w avocado) that I’ve had.

I decided to wake up and go to breakfast and found this place online.
When I walked in at 7 am the staff was still opening up so the following review is based off of that:
Staff quality: 5 out of 5
They where very amazing and kept up on refining my drink and made sure I was feeling fine.
Food quality: 4 out of 5
I got the arts skillet (if it’s named after the place it better be good). It was very good (i added sausage gravy). Too many potatoes and not enough Veggies and meats was my only complaint. I also got the French Toast and it was amazing. Would recommend both.
Restaurant Décor: 3 out of 5
The restaurant was very open and I felt like there could have been a better feel with changing the resturaunt around a little. Paint and lights where nice. But other than that a great place.
Would I go back?
Yes!
Would I recommend it to othes?
Yes!

This place is kind of surprising. It looks like any other diner place you could pass a million times before you notice it but this place is a little different. It’s not the same bland freezer, to fryer to plate side if the road joint. The biscuits and gravy (home style, nothing crazy) are the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant. I’ve also had the chicken quesadilla which was equally as tasty. My partner in crime ordered an omelet with chorizo that he liked a lot too. I’m sure we’ll stop in here again. Great little place with super friendly service.

I was really looking forward to this place bc of all the good reviews but I was underwhelmed. Service was slow. The food was pretty bland. Maybe it was an off day but we got a little bit of everything and won’t likely be back.

One wouldn’t think that a cinnamon roll could be improved upon. Surprise, it can! Today I had the cinnamon roll french toast at Art’s Skillet, and I think I have found my new favorite breakfast food! Life. Changing. They slice a big cinnamon roll horizontally, dip it in egg, and fry it up! My usual complaint with regular french toast is that it’s too «eggy», but this is just bliss. Instead of topping it with maple syrup, you get the normal cinnamon roll icing! I think this would function as a great dessert too.
My husband tried the breakfast combination which comes with your choice of breakfast meat and bread along with eggs your way. He ordered his eggs scrambled with cheese, and he said they are the best eggs he’s ever had! He really enjoyed the bacon and french toast too. I was really excited to hear that because I love breakfast food, and I have to be honest, it’s not the easiest to convince someone to come down to this area of Lawrence.
The dining room is open and bright. The server we had was extremely friendly so I hope we end up in her section again! We had a booth near the patio side of the restaurant. Service was prompt, and we got our own carafe of coffee even though we only drank 1 cup each.
There were so many amazing-​sounding dishes on the menu that I can’t wait to come back and try more! I WILL have those fried biscuits.

Art’s is the place to go for great service, excellent food, and friendly faces. The food is as fresh as can be, and the breakfast skillets are amazing! This is our go-​to place when out and about on the weekends, and when I need to get away from work for a long lunch. If you haven’t been to Art’s yet, go! You won’t regret it!

Nice little place and the staff got along really well with each other which was nice to see.

We set out for breakfast and decided to try this little place.
Very pleasantly surprised!
Ordered Matthew’s Omelette
This omelette had fresh diced chicken, not that precooked chicken.
The salsa that came with my boyfriend’s skillet was home made.
The fruit cup wasn’t some canned fruit cocktail, it was fresh fruits.
Everything was highly flavorful and the staff was so friendly, welcoming, and had wonderful service!
Definitely returning. Probably my favorite breakfast joint from now on.

I finally found a restaurant that serves great biscuits and gravy. The amulets are great too. Art, the owner, is a very, very nice guy. Their food is made from scratch. That is what makes their food great.

Just a great find! Super fast and super good at a reasonable price. 5 minutes between ordering and being served and everything was absolutely perfect. Service was spot on as well. Cannot recommend enough!

Very friendly staff & great breakfast spot that’s authentic! The omelette (definitely not that egg carton stuff at other places), the pancakes were light and fluffy and whatever coffee it is they have there hit the spot. Had like 5 cups plus 1 to go. Best part, eating for 2 ppl was less than $ 25!

Hands down the best meal I’ve had in all of my trips to Indianapolis. I had the Art’s Famous Skillet and it was amazing! Nice combination of flavored, quality chorizo and delicious salsa to add to it.
You’ve gotta eat here, period.

Every time I come to Indy I have to stop here! Definitely a hidden gem! Great customer service and delicious lunch options. I always leave with a full belly and a smile on my face.

Great food — love the surfers skillet and navy skillet! If you like spicy Art’s skillet is great. French toast was terrific for something sweet. Art is friendly and visits the tables, he obviously cares about his customers and restaurant!

If you’re looking for local breakfast food on the east side this will for sure satisfy your cravings. The staff is friendly and the food is great. Best of all Art makes you feel like a friend. The first time I walked in he greeted us like he hasn’t seen friends in years. Very hospitable.
Breakfast is my favorite meal and I won’t go to another chain restaurant again.

It’s a rainy Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis. I spent most of my morning hanging out in my house trying to get my body to work the way I wanted it to work.
Finally, about 1:30pm I got myself going well enough to start thinking about lunch. I wasn’t wanting to travel far and I was in the mood for something simple. I’d been wanting to check out Art’s Skillet for quite a while, but my schedule isn’t real complementary to their hours of 6am — 4pm, Monday — Saturday. The last time I drove by while they actually were open, they looked so crowded that I found myself not wanting to mess with the crowd.
Today was perfect. I mean, sure, I was a disheveled and unshaven mess from the aforementioned rough day physically, but the rain seemed to have impacted their crowd a bit and it was an ideal time to give them a try.
Art’s Skillet is located on Pendleton Pike in what most would be likely to call a «bad neighborhood,» though I’ve personally never had much of a problem there. It’s in a free-​standing building that has been a few other restaurants including a doughnut shop that is now located in the adjacent strip center. I can still remember what a dump this building was the last time I entered the building and, quite honestly, I wasn’t expecting much in terms of appearance today.
I was wrong.
Art’s Skillet, named for owner/​founder Arturo Ugaldo, is a warm and hospitable little joint from the moment you enter its simply yet beautifully decorated walls. It’s a small restaurant, in fact, I think at one point it may have even been a Rally’s a few years back, but Art has done some amazing things with the interior and even added some outdoor seating.
I once again continued my tradition of ordering lunch items from a place primarily known for breakfast, primarily because I’d seen they recently added breaded tenderloin and I thought I might find a new gem for my friend Rick Garrett (aka, The Tenderloin Connoisseur). Next time around, and there will be a next time, I will likely go for breakfast as I wouldn’t be surprised if it knocked this rating up the final star. I was greeted warmly by a server, whose name I never caught, as she was carrying a tray of food to another party. Yep, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for a server who can multi-​task and still be friendly. She quickly got back with me and took my drink order of the usual unsweetened iced tea. I then added the breaded tenderloin platter that includes one side (in my case, fries) for $ 7.29. The entire meal came in at $ 10.12 and was one of the higher priced options on the menu.
The meal itself was a solid 4-​star experience. The tenderloin was a nice sized, obviously breaded tenderloin but lacked the flavor and consistency of the truly top of the line tenderloin sandwiches. It’s easily in the top half of tenderloin sandwiches that I’ve experienced, but if I were looking for a truly top notch tenderloin I’d likely go elsewhere. The fries were fairly straightforward fries, but they were nicely browned and served in a larger than expected order. I definitely got a great value for the price. I also got my usual refill and the offer of one for the road — more big pluses.
The server was a delightful young woman who was attentive without hovering and consistently friendly. She was the kind of woman who uses the word «sweetie» and seems to actually mean it. On a day when I wasn’t feeling great, her service was warm and welcome and exactly what I needed.
It is important to note that only the Westside door actually has a wheelchair ramp. There’s one accessible parking spot there, though it’s not ADA compliant. However, the other side doesn’t have a ramp at the entrance so you’d need to be able to jump the curb if you’re in a wheelchair.
Art was present and onsite, a quiet yet friendly man who started the restaurant after the 2012 economy crash cost him his job.
As I noted, they have a massive breakfast menu and apparently a quite wonderful cinnamon roll that I didn’t try this time around. I would also note that this is also a restaurant that can easily serve Spanish speaking customers, though I was also impressed with the diversity of its employees and customers.
While it was undoubtedly helped by the fact that they weren’t packed, I was also impressed that nobody flinched when I decided to linger a few minutes enjoying some reading.
All in all, I’m happy to say that Art’s Skillet is definitely a new indie gem on Indy’s Eastside. While I’m not quite prepared to take it all the way up to five stars, it was a wonderful weaving together of good food, great prices, and absolutely terrific customer service.

This little spot hidden on the east side is worth a drive if you LOVE breakfast. I knew instantly when I walked in that the tagline, ‘Specializing in the art of breakfast’ was no joke. From the huge homemade cinnamon rolls to the smells wafting from the skillets I knew we had landed in breakfast heaven.
I ordered the gypsy skillet and added jalapenos. The skillets are very filling. Mine arrived hot and tasty. The cinnamon roll was out of this world and definitely big enough to split.
The bill was reasonable. The service was excellent. The restaurant was clean and inviting. Every item lived up to the picture and description. I would definitely recommend for breakfast.

How have I not rated Art’s Skillet yet? possibly because I have done work for the man, count him as a friend through this work, and didn’t want people to think I rated him the way I do because of business, maybe, but the food is like my favorite breakfast place ever! I meat the meatlovers skillet is not only super delicious, I get a whole freaking side of pancakes with it! That is a meal in iteself.
The french toast taste great, with awesome flavor. The fruit covered waffles, are super yummy. This man forced me to eat chicken noodle soup (I hate chicken noodle soup, smells like bad underarm odor) BUT I LOVED HIS!!!
The Chicken Parmesan is awesome too, and I don’t eat many peoples, so you know its good. The Extreme Burger is a monster, and will have you busting out of your seams.
Okay, I’ve talked Art’s food up enough. If that doesn’t way heavy on you to make a stop here, how about the awesome customer service. There is a good chance Art will either stop by or wait on your table. He is not an owner to sit behind a desk while employees run the brand, he truly epitomizes the Art’s Skillet brand, and does it well. 5 stars for me. I’d give him a 7 on some of his items.

Rolling around 465 on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon and craving brunch food I pulled up my Unilocal app and selected a new place — Art’s Skillet — to fill our bellies. The Unilocal Gods were definitely smiling upon us today! YUM!
We were quickly seated and greeted by our attentive server who was friendly, full of suggestions, and always on top of coffee refills. The place was pretty full and had a steady flow of patrons, but they kept things moving.
The menu had a great selection of breakfast, brunch, and lunch-​type options and there were additional specials on a double-​sided card on the table as well. The huge cinnamon roll and fried biscuits rolled in powdered sugar looked amazing, but I was *trying* to be good.
I opted for the Surfer’s Skillet — perfectly cooked/​slightly crispy peasant potatoes layered with avocado, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil, and melted jack and cheddar cheese topped with scrambled egg whites. For my ‘side’, I chose the perfectly cooked half waffle — slightly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Add sugar free syrup (yes!) and I was one happy gal. I seriously inhaled that skillet like it was my job and was perfectly full. Just the right amount of food. So happy.
The hubs chose the Meat Lovers Skillet (no cheese) with a side of French toast — 1 piece cut in half topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The french toast was perfectly cooked — not soggy nor dry — with a great hint of vanilla. His skillet was also tasty if you are a meat loving kind of person.
Coffee seemed slightly better than your average diner coffee for some reason and refills were a plenty ($ 2 a bottomless cup).
Toward the end of our meal Art himself came around to clear dishes from our table. We struck up a conversation and he mentioned that everything is made from scratch — in-​house and fresh. He sincerely thanked us for coming in and asked us to return soon. Nice guy.
We will definitely return to Art’s when we are in the area around lunch/​brunch time again in the future — and may opt to sit on the patio once it warms up a bit.