R2GO

Like Regina’s other incarnations, this place is just fine. It certainly looks nice enough, and the interior’s urban-​smart décor compliments the exterior of the recently revitalized old retail building. And it absolutely can’t be faulted for a genuine effort in gathering locally sourced products whenever possible. Beyond the well known ones (Trader’s Point Creamery, Smoked Goose, etc), R2GO finds some welcome obscurities! And if it’s non-​Hoosier-​made, chances are it’s on the shelf as a way to fill a much needed void. Regina compromises on the «locally sourced» rule only when it’s appropriate… the mark of a good eye.
But I hope that keen vision extends to her staff, or whoever spot-​checks the merchandise. Bags of Stacy’s pita chips were on display and were weeks past their expiration, while several brands of chocolate we coming awfully close their zero hour. I know that sell-​by dates are often misleading and many items remain good long after the date listed, but I wasn’t going to take my chance with a $ 4.95 bag o’ chips that could be stale.
Lastly, I’ve heard complaints on the prices. I don’t have much basis of comparison since I don’t go to these types of stores that often, so maybe the dry goods are steep. But the produce selection at R2GO, albeit small, seemed very reasonable. I was just bummed because I wanted a fruit in which it is difficult to tell if it’s ripe, so I asked the clerk how to determine this. Regina herself came out and assured me the fruit must be ripe because she opened one yesterday and it was great. Sure, but if you’re a refined little specialty store, shouldn’t you KNOW how to judge if your own merchandise is ready for consumption? At any rate, I still bought the fruit (the price was good, after all) and took it home, cracked it open the next day. It wasn’t ripe.

Wonderful little boutique market in a beautifully redone property. Loved the food items to go and that they had some cold, some frozen. Pop in the oven or micro sort of thing. Also a nice selection of gourmet grab and go stuff. It’s a nicely curated bunch of higher end food stuffs. Glad it’s near Lockerbie.

I was super excited when R2GO entered my neighborhood. They have a great selection of local items including some great frozen and refrigerated meals/​sides that you can heat up and claim as your own. I would highly recommend trying the sticky toffee bread pudding if you have a sweet tooth.
If you want to pick up a quick lunch or dinner, they also have sandwiches that they make to carry out.
Stop by, take a look and I can pretty much guarantee that you are going to walk out with some great food!

It’s nice Indy now has a few small specialty markets, R2GO being one of them. I was stoked that this one was opening super close to my apartment with the positive reviews of Regina’s cooking artistry. That 11^th & College building had been looking horrible and decrepit for many years. The place had sent out a 15% off coupon to the area which enticed me to come by and see what the place is about.
It’s not much of my scene unless I were to host a dinner party and need something über fancy to enhance the party. I couldn’t decide what to pick up for dinner as all of the options were kind of pricy. I believe I spoke with Regina when I placed my order, and she didn’t seem very happy or interested in making small talk. Walked around a second time while my sandwich was being made. I got my bag, trucked it home and opened it up to an oddly-​small sandwich. Really delicious, but too small for the $ 6.50 I paid. The rhubarb apple cobbler was amazing though, worth the $ 4.

Tip: if you ever need to cheer up a Russian, bring them smoked fish.
I had a sick man on my hands and stopped here for the first time to pick up some treats for him on the way home. Lo and behold they had a variety of smoked trout, salmon, lobster and salmon roe crème fraîche, and all those lovely fishy things plus Amelia’s bread.
Not your daily market so much, but a good place to get specialty items.

This was a very cool place. I lived less than a mile from this location for 5 years. I was so bummed that it finally came in AFTER I moved to the burbs. I was able to make it over there for carry out recently. This strip is a lovely addition to the neighborhood and R2Go is a cool little shop. It reminds me of the little ethnic groceries dotted around Chicago. The ethnicity here is «Indy.» There were lots and lots and LOTS of local products. The prices seem comparable to other local shops.
There is also a refrigerated and freezer section. Tons of dinner options here. I took home the olive and potato stew. It was very tasty and not overly salty despite a lot of green olives in the stew. There were also many gelato options. They had a very small produce section as well with some harder to find items likes sunchokes and shallots.
They also have a deli counter where you can order sandwiches to eat in or carry out. Bonus — you can buy any of the meats and cheeses to build your own at home. Here’s where they lost a couple stars. I asked for a sample of cheese and they happily obliged with a razor thin slice. I ordered the cheese and said that slice thickness was fine. I don’t know whether they didn’t want to correct me on the slice thickness, they didn’t know better, or if it was the way the cheese was wrapped in butcher paper, but within two days of bringing it home, the cheese was mostly dried out. Same with the meat. It’s a bit on the expensive side, so I was sad that the dogs got to eat the majority of my smoked mozzarella and turkey. I will definitely be back, but I will make sure to order thicker slices and repackage it in plastic wrap as soon as I get home.

I couldn’t be happier that a long unused corner of downtown Indy has been re-​purposed for foodie bliss! I love this little store with local and seasonal delights.
I roamed around a bit and picked up a sandwich for lunch. The bacon panini and Brussels sprouts salad. The bacon panini was decadent with a sweet and smoky/​salty bacon flavor! The brussels sprouts salad was just the right balance of salt and fresh Brussels sprouts flavor. They sold me on a 4 birds oatmeal cookie at checkout and it was quite good as well. Although I couldn’t finis it along with my lunch, it was a great opportunity to share!
I can’t wait to go back and stock my kitchen with some local goodies! Also on the agenda is to try some of the prepared food. They have some selections that are the same as menu items at Rbistro. I love the opportunity to taste the chef’s creations even when I don’t have a reason to dine in the restaurant!

When I visited Austin, TX, for the first time last year, there was this amazing specialty grocery store across the street from my hotel. It had all sorts of delicious local foods from purveyors in Austin as well as other cities. I visited it every day and was able to taste some awesome stuff from the most delicious city I’ve ever been to (Sorry, Indy. I know you’re a work progress). I thought to myself, «I wish Indianapolis had one of these.»
GUESS WHAT, UnilocalERS. My foodie dream came true!
Enter R2GO, the specialty grocery store that carries all of your local favorites from Indy and Indiana: Fermenti Artisan, Broad Ripple Potato Chip, B. Happy Peanut Butter, 240sweet, Hidden Pond Farm, Traders Point, 4 Birds, Amelia’s, Just Pop In, New Fangled Confections, Preservation, Smoking Goose, Cheez Pierogi… and that’s what I can think of off the top of my head. (NOTE: I did notice specialty products from outside of Indiana as well) The shelves are STOCKED with some awesome, quality foods and ingredients. I may or may not have danced in the aisle as I saw favorite after favorite. In fact, all my dancing of joy made me work up an appetite, but luckily, R2GO had me covered with fresh produce, meals to go, and paninis that can be made on the spot. There are lots of options in those sections as well. Although I wanted to go for the sticky toffee pudding and carrot soup, I opted for a walnut and cauliflower salad instead. (Don’t be too disappointed in me, because I grabbed a 4 Birds oatmeal cookie at the counter. Also: the salad was super tasty, and the oatmeal cookie was the best oatmeal cookie I’ve ever had.)
My experience brought this dreamer much joy. Now I’m wishing for a second location in SoBro… I’m optimistic that if it’s not R2GO, then someone will jump on that specialty grocery store bandwagon. We need one in every food-​loving neighborhood!

I am really excited about the potential of this place. I’ve always missed the deli section of BloomingFoods since moving back to Indianapolis, and R2GO stands to fill that void.
For starters, I know I’ll be coming here regularly to snag eggs and microgreens between market days. There’s plenty of goodies from local vendors here, including many I didn’t expect — oils, vinegars, pickles, sauces, and snacks. Having steady access to Broad Ripple Chip Co. chips is going to be dangerous, so I’m going to have to exert a bit of self-​control.
The prepared dishes I’ve had so far have been delicious, and I’m excited to try more. While the charcuterie selection still pales in comparison to Goose the Market, there’s certainly no saturation of local vendors in downtown Indianapolis, and this availability is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
The challenge will be finding the supply to stock the capacity of the space. The place just opened, so it may take some time, but right now it feels a bit empty and sterile on the inside, glowing fluorescent from refrigeration, much like a gas station general store. That might be the goal, but it contrasts oddly with the rustic baskets the onions and shallots are displayed in. I’m looking forward to a bit more color inside the store as spring rolls around.
Still, a strong, strong start for this place. I’ll be going back often.

I love how Indianapolis is always changing and re-​inventing itself. Since I’ve lived here, we’ve seen the move from Market Square to Conseco/​Bankers Life. the transition from the Hoosier Dome to Lucas Oil, Mass Ave from a run-​down street with public housing to one of the best streets in Indy (still with public housing) and the reinvention of the specialty grocery stores.
About 15 years ago when Food Network introduced us to Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, Paula Deen and Rachel Ray, my little TiVo recorded hours and hours of food being prepared, most of it purchased at specialty stores. I can’t tell you how many times I heard «just run down to your specialty grocery and pick up.» — and we had nothing like this. Was Meijer, Marsh or Wal-​Mart considered a specialty grocery store, and why didn’t they carry anything they were talking about on TV?
Finally, our world-​class city starting to get with the program. More and more people cared about where the food they were consuming came from, demanding more and more local ingredients and some of these «specialty» items. Some really smart people decided they would be the ones to begin this transformation, and we started seeing specialty stores popping up. Kind of. Let’s face it. Goose The Market was really the pioneer here, but this is a review about R2GO and not Goose, so let’s just fast forward about 6 years to mid-​December, 2014.
Because I really think «bodega» sounds a heck of a lot cooler than «specialty grocery store» and I did see spanish-​type items on the shelves, I’m going to refer to R2GO as a cute little bodega. Opening just before Christmas, the shelves have a heavy influence on local. The fridge and freezers are stocked with freshly prepared entrees and sides that you can whip up in a breeze. I saw a great selection of refrigerated and frozen soups, including chicken stock that were prepared in house as well as a limited selection of fresh produce. I’m hoping once we hit summer the produce expands.
Fresh breads lined the wall next to the seating area where people can grab a sandwich from the counter and have a quick bite. The meat counter offers more specialty items than you can find at your big chain grocery store, and sandwiches are made to order.
I’m so happy to have this within walking distance to me. As the temperatures get warmer, I’m hopeful tables and chairs pop up on the patio where I can grab a bite to eat while watching the day go by. Welcome to the neighbor, R2GO!

This is just what the area needs! We have been dining at Regina’s rBistro for years and begging to go food from her. We finally are getting it. Just open a few weeks, it is an absolute treat. Have had several meals to go including the meatloaf and shepherds pie. Not only amazingly good to eat, but they are just heat and serve with generous portions. Walk the rest of the shop — all sorts of things you just need. Cheeses, crackers, chicken stock, the list goes on. There are even gourmet dog treats. And the sandwiches.
Another great thing about the to go aspect is if you are staying at one of the hotels, this is the only place you can get a gourmet meal you can just heat up in your room (microwave not included).
All I can say is JUST GO!!!

My mom was visiting and I was so excited to try R2GO for lunch. We walked several blocks on a very cold day hoping for some warm sandwiches and hot soup. When we arrived, we ordered a panini and asked about soup. We were told they didn’t have any (it’s on their menu online), but we could buy some out of the cold case to take home with us. I asked if we could buy it and have it heated up, and the woman working said no. WHYYYY do you have a huge, beautiful commercial kitchen if you can’t heat up some soup?! It just baffles my mind.
So, instead we decided we’d just split a panini and some cookies. Then we were told the panini is made on a cibatta roll (about 3×3″) and she recommended not splitting since they are so small. We ended up ordering two. While the taste and quality was delicious, I’ve just never had an $ 8 panini be such a small sandwich!
I really want R2GO to succeed. It’s an awesome concept and just what our neighborhood needs. Hopefully it can improve their dining-​in options since it’s such a warm, inviting space.

On my way home one day, I randomly stopped in to check this place after reading about it from fellow Unilocalers. I’ve passed this place several times and had no idea it was there. I was excited about the concept. Downtown is in need of markets and, of course, any place that spotlights local and quality businesses is a winner in my book. Unfortunately, I was surprisingly underwhelmed by R2GO.
I felt the interior itself was sterile. The customer service was pretty decent. The cashier I had seemed nervous. The selection of food items seemed limited, although they did carry unique items that I haven’t seen other places especially the various meats they offer including rabbit. I couldn’t resist purchasing a box of chicken empanadas that sounded pretty tasty.
My stomach started to do its’ own happy dance, so I decided to stick around and try one of the deli sandwiches. I opted for the Regina’s Bacon Panini and a ginger beer. I mean, they had me at bacon! The sandwich itself was pretty good, but for the $ 8.50 price tag I didn’t find it substantial or unique enough for my taste. The ginger beer was fantastic!
Although I appreciate what this business is attempting to do and wish them the best of luck, unfortunately this place didn’t really tickle my fancy. I know they are new, so I will probably check them out later on down the line once they find their footing.

What an awesome place to shop for your dinner staples on the way home; cheeses, breads, pastas, veggies, fresh soups, seasonings & condiments & sauces, desserts, & snacks. Made to order sandwiches & side dishes like my fave cauliflower-​fennel-​pear with walnut salad can be consumed at the counter seats or taken with you. Neat little selection of kitchenwares to browse in, and a fantastic view of College Avenue make this a nice new place to eat & shop in. Only caveat — prices are a tad steep; but for the convenience & unique selections it should be worth it.

Um, this place just opened, so it’s just getting its balance, and I can assume it will become more assured and more of its own place over time. Right now it’s a pale imitation of Goose the Market, but Regina Mehallick did things gloriously her own way at RBistro and can surely eventually do the same here. There is a meat counter, but in the place of the Goose’s inventive meats and cheeses are your standard deli items. Perhaps most of the pantry items can be found at the Goose. They do have interesting things in the frozen section, such as rabbit and pierogies, but throughout the store prices are exorbitant. There’s the Talenti gelato you can get for $ 2 less at the Kroger a few blocks away.
People pay the high prices at the Goose because of the cool factor of their merchandise and the relative novelty of the selection. If R2GO is going to have much of the same thing just a few blocks away, I don’t see them becoming much of a destination shop.
The place is clean and shiny, the staff is very friendly if a little uncertain, and the location is great.

I cannot speak for the ‘Meals2Go’ as I just popped into today check out the ‘specialty market’, but from my first impression I can say I will be having a meal from here very, very soon.
This place reminds me of Goose the Market, but in a much larger space with less meat. The market offers a great variety of Indiana made products such as cookies from the Sisters of St. Benedict in northern Indiana, Amelia’s bread from Indy, pretzels from Tell City, and B.‘s Peanut Butter from Zionsville. The meals-​to-​go includes a nice variety of healthy salads, and hearty entrees (Turkey Meatloaf with Leek Mash?! Sounds yummers!).
The location is in a renovated building that has been empty since I’ve lived here (almost 9 years). It’s has a lovely charm about it. I think it’s fair to guess there will be outdoor seating in the warmer months.
The staff was friendly when we approached the register, but as the only customers in the store, no one offered to help us as we looked? I found that a bit odd for a newly opened establishment. I mean, I’m from Indy… so the market items are familiar to me, but a visitor would just be like ‘Oh, another bag of caramel and cheddar popcorn in cool packaging.’ (Um, no that is Just Pop In popcorn that’s out of this world delicious!).
I am very happy to see more local offerings in the downtown area. In the summer I can walk here for local produce, and a snack then continue on to Mass Ave. for other shenanigans.
Tip: I believe they made extra parking on the street that runs along the power sub-​station. Not totally sure… no parking lines, but other people were parking there and not on College Ave.