The barn is central to the appeal at Traders Point Creamery in Zionsville’s Traders Point area. This farm-to-table restaurant occupies a 19th-century dairy barn, giving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch a setting far removed from a conventional dining room. Diners describe a peaceful, rustic atmosphere and attentive service; a stroll through the chef’s garden also earns a mention.
Dairy is the natural starting point. Diners repeatedly single out the cheeses, butter and rich ice cream, with the cheese and meat board drawing particular enthusiasm. One lunch account highlights house-made cheeses and herb butter, followed by coffee chocolate chip ice cream. Other reported lunch orders include grilled cheese with potato leek soup, a French dip and mac and cheese.
Brunch at The Loft, the creamery’s restaurant, draws praise for cinnamon rolls, fried chicken and waffles, sausages, eggs and biscuits. Across meal accounts, freshness and presentation are recurring strengths. So is the caveat about cost: diners describe the meals as pricier than an everyday lunch, while often praising the quality in the same breath.
Traders Point Creamery is at 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until 9 p.m. Friday. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Sunday runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is closed Monday. Reservations and takeout are offered.