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Chalkies
Overall: Great    Score: 79 / 100
5603 East 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46250
United States
(317) 578-2221
Listed Since: November 1999
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Roof leaks all the time, saw a roach in the bathroom and when I said something to the waitress, she said "So what do you want me to do about it? At least it isnt in the kitchen!" They let the roof get so bad, a pool table is ruined. There must be at least 10 leaks that they have not fixed and it just keeps getting worse.

I wait for the place to be shut down. I go there for APA pool, because it is smoke free.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Jessica Jessica, Indianapolis, IN
(03/05/2007)

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My colleague and I play pool every Friday afternoon at 3pm, until about 6pm, and used to pick Chalkies as our first choice, since neither of us are smokers, and they had good equipment, good beer, lovely waitresses, and a jukebox. A few years back when there must have been a change in management, there were a few times we were standing at the door until well after 3pm waiting for it to open. Finally one time we just bailed and went to the Fox and Hound down the street instead. We've tried going back a few times but the beautiful waitresses are gone, the bartender is rude and the service generally sucks. No wonder there is no one else playing pool there on Friday between 3pm and 6 pm. The only redeeming feature now, compared to the Fox and Hound, is the jukebox, and the tables are cheaper in the afternoon. Ian van Wesenbeeck, Fishers, IN.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Ian van Wesenbeeck Ian van Wesenbeeck, Fishers, IN
(01/30/2007)

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Oh how the mighty have fallen! Since last summer, there obviously has been a change of ownership or management, becuase this isn't the place I complimented in two previous reviews. Belgian bers almost gone--10 taps of all types. Bar guy limited to "when Beam used to throw amazing parties" talk and horse racing on the big screen. Weak in comparison to what it was.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Beav Beav, York, PA
(07/04/2005)


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Chalkies is great place to eat, drink and play pool in clean, non-smokey environment. The owners and staff are very helpful and friendly. I am really glad I found this place!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Indianapolis, IN
(10/16/2004)

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Awesome! Awesome! Great Great Great
Although I've reviewed Chalkie's before, I wanted to return to see if all the comments were what I would find just a year later. Sorry guys, but it's still a great place for great beer. I told the server (Misha) that I was on a bit of a beer tour and she could not have been more helpful and really went out of her way to make me feel like I was at my favorite hometown bar. Lots of Belgians to choose from and many micros as well. There probably are times when the service or the server isn't up to par, but I can't say it's been that way for me all the times I've been here. Keep up the good work!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Beav Beav, York, PA
(07/01/2004)

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Those who leave good reviews always sign their name. Those of you who have bad reviews don't want anyone to know who you are. Only cowards leave their name out. If you had such a bad experience wouldn't you think that telling the owner or the manager would have been the first response to such service. But then like most bad reviews, people want to critisize instead of help make things better.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Dawn Dawn, Fishers, IN
(04/02/2004)

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Old tasting beer! Food So So! Service Sucks!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Indianapolis, IN
(03/31/2004)

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Great Awesome! Awesome! Great Awesome!
Visited Chalkies again and once again had a great time. Service was quick and good, server was very friendly. Marvin came over to say hi, as usual.

It seems some of the former employees have given bad reviews but I can assure everyone that nothing has changed, still one of the best places to hang out in Indy. Judging by the crowd here this visit most people agree! Awesome selection of beer, great food, and Marvin even sent over his new bananna ketchup to sample with our fries.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from melissa melissa, Indianapolis, IN
(03/11/2004)

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I read some of the reviews that looked like sour grapes from ex-employees, but I always have a great time at chalkies. The beers and food take it up a couple of notches from anything else in this genre. Congrats Chalkies!!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Eric Eric, Atlanta, GA
(03/01/2004)

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You definitely won't see her at Chalkies again. She was one in a million!

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Indianapolis, IN
(02/18/2004)

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I miss Kelly. Will I see her again?

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review indianapolis, IN
(02/16/2004)

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This was the absolute BEST Beer and Food Place to go Until the majority of the best people quit. Kelly, Hillary, Tiny and Richard are all GONE. Whatever happened had to be bad for all these people to follow Kelly after she quit. Going to Chalkies was like going to Cheers....now that feeling is gone and I will not go back unless they are returned.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review Carmel, IN
(02/01/2004)

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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! N/A Awesome!
One of the Best hot spots I have been too. I guess I am bias, but oh well. Hope to see you soon Marvin and Dawn.

Write Your Review Reply to this Review Report Review See more reviews from Nicholas Wall Nicholas Wall, Bluffton, IN
(10/21/2003)

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Awesome! Awesome! Great