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2411 E. Main St. |
Sunday - Monday ClosedTuesday - Saturday 11 am to 2 pm |
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Settle down with a cup of tea and a good friend or a good book in a tea-room atmosphere at The Porch. Offering soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and fine teas, nearly all menu items are made from scratch, in-house, using the most natural ingredients available. Using organic and local produce whenever possible, as well as grain the owners regularly mill themselves, the menu items are as unique and comfortable as lunch at home on the countryside. There are plenty of options for tea, with more than 40 available — some of which are blended in-house exclusively for The Porch. Before your arrival, view the cafe’s menu online by visiting The Porch’s Facebook page. An eclectic mix of books includes many out-of-print titles, and the gifts available for purchase include old and new items. There are treasures for all ages. The Porch’s historic building is the former Center Township School #5, the Jordan School, with the original deed dating back to April 1856. |
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Sunday ClosedMonday - Thursday 11am to 6pm Friday 11am to 7pm Saturday 10am to 5pm |
59 W. Marion St. |
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Located on the Historic Court House Square, this specialty store is known for many of the old-time favorite candies, glass-bottled sodas, fresh fudge and custom gift baskets. Shoppers will find note cards that feature local photography, autographed copies of books by local authors, honey made locally and other unique gift items. The small shop offers a big variety, and customers often return with family and friends. Those with a sweet tooth and an eye for unique gifts will want to be sure to stop at the “sweetest shop in town.” |
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65 S. Washington St. |
Sunday ClosedMonday - Thursday 7am to 2pm Friday 7am to 8pm Saturday 8am to 8pm |
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Court House Grounds offers a charming, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for enjoying full breakfast and lunch menus as well as rotating artwork displays. Soups are prepared fresh daily, and bakery items are also available. Catering services are available for bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties. The restaurant opened in 1998 in a building that was originally built in 1882 and owned by the “World’s Fattest Man,” John Craig (who traveled with P.T. Barnum’s Circus). Indeed, the building has a rich history. It was once owned by Civil War veteran James Beck, who ran Beck’s Bakery here. Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley was known to occasionally stop in and purchase salt rise bread from the bakery. |
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Sunday - Monday ClosedTues - 10am to 2pm Wed - 10am to 2pm, Summer & Fall only Thurs - Sat 10am to 6pm |
51 S. Washington St. |
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Located on the Historic Court House Square in downtown Danville, Hendricks County’s first cooperative art gallery offers a diverse selection of fine art and quality craft items for sale. You’ll find oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; drawings; photography; jewelry; pottery; clay sculpture; fabric (wall hangings, purses and wearables); wood and glass art. Prints and note cards are also available. Call before your arrival and plan to take advantage of classes for both adults and children. With so much to see and do, the Gallery on the Square is a must-see. Gallery on the Square is home to the Hendricks County Arts Council. |
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Bread Basket Bakery |
 Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am to 3pm |
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This family-owned and operated, cozy cafe and bakery is located in Hendricks County in Downtown Danville. The bakery is known for its decadent desserts (try the Sweetie Pies or Baby Cakes for starters), but you'll also find your favorite breakfast items and a full lunch menu of soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, side items and desserts. Don't miss Cinnamon Roll Saturdays too. The cafe and bakery proudly serve locally and organically grown produce when possible and feature the work of local photographers on their walls. |
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| local art | food for purchase | local produce | unique menu | local favorite | ||