Binkley's Kitchen and Bar occupies a corner with a long neighborhood memory. From 1928 through the early 1970s, College and Kessler was home to Binkley’s Drug Store, where nearby residents stopped for fountain drinks, milkshakes and pharmacy essentials. Today, the name belongs to a casual American kitchen and bar serving burgers, pastas and steaks.
The strongest thread in diners’ recommendations is comfort food: stuffed garlic breadsticks, including a cheese-and-pepperoni version, and truffle fries get repeated attention. Pasta is another recurring favorite, with chicken Alfredo and spicy chicken penne among the dishes singled out. The kitchen says it cooks from scratch using high-end, local ingredients.
The setting accommodates both a family meal and a drink at the bar. Diners describe a welcoming dining-room side for children and larger groups, while the patio offers fresh air and people-watching. Beer, wine and cocktails round out the moderately priced meal; craft beer and an old-fashioned earn mentions alongside the food.
Binkley's is at 5902 N College Ave, Indianapolis. It opens daily at 11 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant recommends reservations, with online booking through Tock; takeout and private-party bookings are also offered.