Sandwich House Cafe

Updated 2026-11-05

Sandwich House Cafe in Indianapolis’s Riverside neighborhood makes a case for pairing a sandwich with soup. Order the turkey pesto panini, and give the gumbo—repeatedly singled out by diners—priority.

Soup earns as much attention as sandwiches at Sandwich House Cafe on Waterway Boulevard. Diners repeatedly praise the gumbo, making it the clearest starting point at this Riverside lunch spot.

The turkey pesto panini and vegetable soup also draw praise, with a diner noting ingredient quality and fair prices. Together, those dishes offer a straightforward alternative to the gumbo-centered order. The AMP setting can get loud, according to diner feedback; this is a better fit for a casual meal than a quiet conversation.

Sandwich House Cafe is at 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; it is closed Sunday. Takeout and delivery are offered, and reservations are not accepted.

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