The Famous Tomato

Ok so my husband and I were on vacation in Indiana and I’ve gotta say… this was my favorite stop of the whole trip. Such a cute place with tons of pickled everything, candied apples, jams, glass sodas, etc. We also ate at their soup and salad bar. The workers grab it for you and they are all so very nice. The food was great and fresh. We paired it with a glass root beer and ate there. I LOVE this place, wish I had one near me!

A staple of must go places in Speedway. Farmers market with the largest selection of bottled root beer I've ever seen. Amazing soup and salad bar. Diabetes and salad. You can't go wrong.

The selection here is vast from things crafted in-house and even some more well known brands of items. The staff were friendly and made sure that I was finding everything okay. This store has a soup and salad bar in the back and has indoor and outdoor seating to stay and eat if you choose. The sauces, drinks, and other items made for a unique and thorough selection. This is a great spot to stop for everything from lunch to fresh produce. I got some of their in-house products to try and will update this once I have had a chance to try them.

Very fun place to shop for snacks and candy and very unique soft drinks plus they have a food bar and so many types of hot sauce and jellies and jams and relishes. Penny candy takes you back to your childhood. It has a great atmosphere amazing products and is a fun place to shop. I truly acted like a kid in a candy shop.

The staff was friendly, engaged in conversation with my guest and me, and very helpful. Their selection of items were abundant! Wall-to-wall of nostalgic treats, sodas, jelly beans, fresh fruit; and their salad bar looked delicious, too. I bought a retro bottled Fanta, Dr. Pepper flavored jelly beans and some pickles. It wasn't too crowded either, so we were able to maneuver throughout the store fairly easily. A Saturday well spent. I'd like to visit again when I have more time, but I would definitely recommend it.

Their Soups are amazing. My wife got their chili and I got there white chicken chili, so flavourful. Salads are super fresh, I appreciate that they serve you instead of it being a self serve to keep area clean. The soda bottles are a nice refreshing touch and delicious. (Bottle always seem to taste better than fountain.) There is a plethora of miscellaneous things in there, from jams to candy to spices you name it. Also had their honey crisp dipped reeses pieces apple and it was worth every penny! Great place to visit!

Excellent white chicken chilli. It's pretty spicy! Beef chili and cheesy broccoli soup were also good. Great selection of vintage candies and homemade items. Produce looks great with a wide selection but I go for the chili and salad bar. The salad bar is not self service though. I suppose that's a "cleaner" way but I'm not a fan of that method. I drive 25 minutes to get here. Very friendly people.

I have come to enjoy the staff and most of all the fresh produce, salad bar and soups they offer. They also have candies from many decades ago that were and still are very popular. In addition, the largest selection of soda (soda pop) and other items found at a country store. farmers bring their best to this store. You won’t be disappointed.

Was not happy with salad bar. The food was good and fresh, however I did not like the fact that I was not allowed to make my own salad. It was strange, Ai went because they advertise 'Salad Bar' if I had known that I would not be permitted to create my own salad at a ' Salad Bar' I would have chose another restaurant that has a traditional salad bar. Also the people working that day were not very friendly, acted like we were interupting them. It was my first time ever being there, I will probably go back for the fresh produce but never again for the salad bar.

Do any of you remember the old March Supermarkets salad bar? Yeah, I know you do...I miss it all the time. After a visit to my doctor, I decided to stop inside and see what this little place was...it's a mix of: Salad bar, old timey candies, farmer's stand, farmer's market, hot sauce/pickled foods/root beers from around the world. The salad bar (and soup) is a sight to see: you stand in line and wait for a staff member to walk you around the bar with (I kid you not) nearly 40+ salad toppings!!! The weigh it by the pound and it's worth every penny. I grabbed some funky sodas I've never heard of on the way out and gorged on my massive salad. Sorry, no photos ... I couldn't wait to eat!

What a wonderful place! I absolutely LOVE a salad bar, and this one was great! The cutest little roadside market with so many fun novelties. A huge variety of produce, sauces, salsas, candy, soda, you could spend forever there. The staff are helpful and friendly, I just enjoyed visiting this place so much!

Wow! I really don't like sharing these kind of secrets but I will this one! I will start off that the seasoning are a laugh but we bought some and they are really good along with the laughs. The salad bar is amazing along with the soups! The produce is a little high but the quality is outstanding! The service is always on point which is plus as well as a must! The place is a cute, clean and interesting place to stop by.

Famous Tomato is one of my favorite spots to shop year round, even shop for Christmas trees. They typically close after Christmas until spring. The salad bar is fresh and well-stocked with a nice variety of salad ingredients, and you pay by the pound. I've had some expensive salad, but I love to add all types of ingredients. I love buying fresh salads, wonderful chili or soups, hot salsas, seasonings, persimmon pulp (behind checkout counter in fridge), and old timey sodas throughout the season's. Spring through fall when fresh produce is arriving, I come for tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, zucchini, and cantelopes, to name a few things. Spring is great for buying hanging baskets, and fall is terrific for pumpkins, gourds, and carmel apples. Saturday, I picked up some great looking apples that were fresh and crisp along with a few Carmel apples with nuts and a few Carmel apples topped with candy. I had one last night, and it was delicious with a sweet crisp apple. We actually shop here more often in the cooler months for the various soups and salads to go with baked potatoes or to extend meals. We like to experiment with seasonings during the grilling season. Various salsas and hot sauces are fun to try during Taco nights. Don't forget bales of straw, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and all the individual pieces of candy and taffy for Trick-or-treaters bags. When you're on the westside of Indy close to 10th and 465, just go east on 10th Street for a short drive to Famous Tomato.

Great produce, vintage candy & sodas, hot sauces & more. Ample old school salad bar. A wall of hot sauces, James, jellies, pie fillings- all the good jarred stuff! Terrific selection of Indiana grown produce. Wish I lived closer!

Rude! I've heard they had a nice salad bar. Service was horrible. First and last time going.

This little market is a local treasure! The Famous Tomato is packed wall-to-wall with some of the best salsa's, over 200 varieties of vintage soda's and some of the worlds hottest hot sauces. They also have some of the freshest, home-grown vegetables (seasonal) and an awesome soup and salad bar! Definitely a must visit place!

What do you need? Popcorn, vintage candys that take you back to childhood? Fruits? veggies? Fudge? How about some butter flavored soda? We came for their homemade soup and salad bar. Due to Covid they make it for you but I have to say I love a nice salad bar. They have great toppings. Next time I will go w the small bc they do charge by the pound and I loaded mine up. I also got the chicken chili which was so good. This is a go to spot for me and I will for sure be getting more of their soups. Also the spices etc will make perfect gifts.

What a precious fruit stand type place located near Indy. They have a soup and salad bar and the white chicken chili was tasty. The store itself is nostalgia for the past, old style candy, caramel apples, sauces etc. such a fun place to find unique gifts for the older population and introduce the youngins to a different way of life. If you do order the soup/salad bar, they have to come out and fill it for you. Some of it is pay for by pound or ounce and some of just "16oz soup" price. The store was clean, the staff friendly. If I lived here I would visit often to ensure they stay open. My only wish was for them to have the ingredients of the caramel on their apples. ( I can't have gluten) their two chili's are gluten free.

I went into this establishment with the highest of expectations because my wife spoke highly of their food but said their customer service was lacking. As an African American man I went in the store and ordered 2 chilis. A white woman came in after me and ordered the same thing. She was handed her food to take to the register but the young lady who prepared my food took mine to the register and set it behind the counter (out of my reach). When it was my turn I asked the cashier why my food was brought up to the register while the other customer was allowed to carry her own food to the register. I was initially told because I had more food then when it was realized that we had the same thing it was said different staff do different things. Then the cashier asked why does it matter and I tried explaining the perception of the workers actions but she didn't want to hear it and asked me if I wanted to speak to a manager or I could stop talking. I asked to speak to a manager and she was nice but honestly I don't see any of their behavior changing. If you plan on going to visit just be prepared for the covert racism. I will not be going back.

I think I've told everyone I know about this hidden gem! After striking out at the farmers market, I was still craving some Indiana Sweet Corn and stumbled upon this spot which had fresh picked sweet corn and so much more! I grabbed some candy, hot sauces, and additional produce. If I had grabbed a basket I would have left with way more and can't wait to come back!

Super famous - I don't get it. Wanted an awesome salad but they had to do it all. Didn't feel like communicating every single scoop of veggies. Just let me make my own salad at the salad bar. You walk down the rope and tell them what to put on the salad. I caved and just got soup to get out of there. (For some reason the Seinfeld TV show "Soup N*zi" episode came to mind........No salad for you)

I have eaten at this restaurant multiple times and it is usually great. Today was a different story. My friend who was anti salad bar (germs) took a risk and went with me as I convinced her it was healthy and good. Since Covid they make your salads for you. The woman making my friends salad was coughing in her glove as she was building her salad. Multiple coughs in said glove and dragging the glove across the salad bar. Mortified, we threw both our salads away. Now I am hungry and anti-salad bar too...

ALL. THE. TOMATOS! Great selection of high-quality fresh tomatoes as well as other vegetable staples. Large selection of jams/jellies/salsas some you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. The salad bar (apparently legendary!) looked really good, next time I'm gonna try that.

Best salad bar in town! I go at least 2x a week! Fresh toppings and reasonable price per pound. I just use my own dressing at home to cut down weight. A local favorite!!

I love this place! Feels a bit like stepping back in time. Lots of vintage sodas and candy to be found here. Produce always looks amazing and the salad bar can't be beat! Be sure to join in on the rewards card if you are getting soup or salad. Very small parking lot. Some tables available for sitting and eating.

I love coming here. Excellent service and great things to buy. I like there no contacts set up with their food... Which by the way is fantastic

Cute and nostalgic mom and pop feel store, was on the way to hotel from Indy 500, stopped for some soup and salad, they did not disappoint. Would love to have purchased some of their interesting hot sauces, old fashion soda in bottles, pickled veggies, old school candies, etc. if we had more time. Stop by if you need a dose of old school mom and pops style store.

Any time I have to go to Speedway, I make sure I go to Famous Tomato. Remember all those candies we had as children?? They have it! My all time favorite is cry baby and they've never let me down. They also have fruits, veggies, spices, dressings, local fudge, vintage colas and one of the best salad bars around! They are still restricted due to covid so staff make your salad for you. You won't be disappointed in a visit to Famous Tomato.

If you have wondered what resides inside this wonderful store or ever wondered why the parking lot has so many cars in it then I am about to let you in on the secret. Today I decided to explore the store! As soon as I entered, I was delighted with what I saw. Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, nostalgic candy, huge selections of soda, hot sauces, salsas, condiments, Fresh salad bar, soup bar and selections galore loaded from the floor to the roof! I never knew they had a soup and salad bar or else I would have been coming here long before today. The soup bar had multiple selections of chili along with soup today and i believe the selections change. For now, the salad bar is not self-serve, but the attendant will prepare it for you as you make your selections. I believe there is also other food selections to choose from as well. Check out the pics to see what hides inside!

I love this place. Best salad bar in Indianapolis. No exceptions. The white chicken chili is also great. I'm always drawn to their wall of hot sauce. Great selections from the best names in the industry and some lesser-known places as well. It's always a quick in-and-out when I'm here. I just keep coming back!

Finally! I've driven by here plenty of times and thought to myself, "one day, I'll finally make the time and check this cute farm stand out." Half the fun is that it's located just a stone's throw from Speedway's Main Street and not too far from downtown Indy either. This past weekend we stopped in and picked up some green tomatoes (for frying, of course). The produce prices are just a wee higher than what you'd find at most farmers markets. A few fun things that stood out to me- they carry quite a few local items, for example Broad Ripple Potato CIOs and Triple XXX root beer, for example. Speaking of artisan sodas, they have dozens upon dozens of options! You'll also find a large selection of candies, pickled veggies and jams and jellies. Last but not least, they offer a salad bar and a few soup options as well. A fun stop that's worth giving a visit!

This is a super fun little spot in Speedway for fresh produce, salsas, pickles, seasoning, a wall of hot sauces, and a funky collection of sodas and candy. There is also a salad bar which is roped off right now and a sign asking to get help from an employee for the salad bar. A six pack of soda is going to cost you more than a six pack of beer but you can't find these sodas just anywhere. There is no longer at this time inside seating but they do have outside seating. I didn't find any baskets either to carry my goods or I probably would have bought more. A great place to find a gift for your hot sauce loving friends or a foodie friend.

What a fun place! This little country store is packed with a lot of goodies. They have one of the best salad and soup bars around. Always fresh and always tasty, you have enough options to satisfy everyone. There are a few tables so come early to get a seat. The rest of the store is filled with locally made goods, produce, a wide selection of vintage sodas and candies and the largest selection of hot sauces around. In the fall they make homemade caramel apples that can't be beat.

A great speciality market with many unique varieties of sauces, salsas, condiments, etc. the fresh produce was "ok", but the many local food choices were the highlight. There is a salad buffet on one side of the store which looked like a good option, but not necessarily a "destination" for such. I'm sure as summer approaches the market will be better stocked with perishable food items. Definitely worth a visit and a great find around the Speedway.

This is a Speedway favorite and also one of my favorites. This little shop has craft everything. Craft salsa, craft/vintage sodas, a salad bar and so much more. You can buy fresh produce here and find things that you didn't even know you were looking for. I used to go here twice a week for their salad bar. The food is always fresh and the employees are always willing to help. If you are in speedway you should definitely stop by!

Quaint little shop... Great produce, awesome candy selection... if hot sauces are your thing, this is your place... If you're hungry there are 2 different chili and 3 soups waiting for you. Or peruse the extensive salad bar. You can take it to go or devour it at the few tables they have inside and out. Staff is friendly and helpful if you need anything. I created a fabulous salad from the bar, took home a big container of chicken tortilla soup that was sooo delicious it made the rainy dreary day bearable, topped that off with some candy, purchased a giant delicious pickle at the checkout and managed to purchase some citrus fruits... this made my day and I will be back for sure.

This place is awesome. I've been twice in as many days. Both trips I chose the salad bar. Fresh ingredients and high quality choices. From roasted chicken to turkey and ham, carrots, pickled beets and delicious dressings, you'll fill a container quick. The Cesar dressing is creamy and not overpowering. Summer tomato is a bit sweet and spicy. Loved them both. With so much to chose from, you could eat here everyday. Also check out the plethora of salsas and one of a kind speciality items on the shelves. You'll be entertained

I was so disappointed today when I got my salad. The old lady there was so rude, "you wanna salad? Get back behind the yellow line!" I almost walked out! I had picked up some ears of corn, a bell pepper and a soda; or I would have just left. There was a younger girl there too who seemed okay; but as she made the salad, I could not even see what was in the containers in the middle of the bar. When I left the store, I told my friend that it reminded me of the Soup N@zi (from Seinfeld). No Salad for YOU! When I got back to my office, I wanted to see if there were any reviews; and there were. Another person expressed the same sentiment as I did! If you want to be mentally abused just to get a salad, I recommend the place, but don't go if you already feel bad. It will only make you feel worse. I grew up near Speedway and have many happy memories of that place, but today my happy memories turned into an unhappy one! Hope you are treated nicer than we were today!

This place has a little bit of everything! We checked out the Famous Tomato one gloomy Saturday and this perked us right up! Don't let the size of the store fool you the shelves a chock full of unique goodies as well fresh produce. When you first walk in you'll find the best candy wall in town. They had candy bars we had never even heard of and giant Blow Pops and Tootsie pops - like the size of your head. Round the corner and you'll find all kinds of salsas ranging from mild to fiery hot. Need hot sauce? There's no way you'll leave empty handed as they have every kind imaginable - an entire wall of it to be exact. If that wasn't enough to pique your interest they also have another wall stocked with brands of soda from all over. Like saspirilla? black cherry? Maybe pickle soda or cookie dough soda?? They really have it all! It was very clean and fully stocked. I am always looking for places to buy unique gifts or different treats to bring back home to my family. This place is permanently on my list and can't wait to go back and try something new!

100/10 always, love this place! The soup and salad are my favorite, their produce is great too !

Great place with unique food items! I had the chicken chili & salad. The prices are affordable too. Perfect option for a summer night out.

I love their Soup and Salad!! It's so fresh and delicious. It's perfect from having a busy day at work and being able to go there and pick it up!! It's very COVID friendly. They have someone getting all the stuff for you! So easy!

You can pick up local produce for dinner at home, grab soup/salad for a quick lunch, pick out unique salsas, hot sauce, sodas, jams/jellies or candies as a gift...this place is a Westside gem. I've stopped on occasion over the years mostly to pick up seasonal produce, but since trying the chili, I'm pretty sure my visits will be more frequent...easily the best chili I've ever had.

The Famous Tomato is a fun place to stop in on your way home from work. I found myself needing a head of lettuce and didn't want to get sucked into spending $100 at Target and so I stopped off here for the first time and was surprised at how much stuff they actually sell there. The Famous Tomato is like several little shops all crammed into one. Of course, they have a selection of produce but they also have candies, hot sauces and salsa, Amish canned foods, a plethora of sodas and drinks, a full salad bar and something else going on behind the counter that I didn't really have a chance to look at because my child lost it and wouldn't shut up about getting candy. Something to note, they sell Matilda tortilla chips here. I assure you, they are the next best thing you'll find to freshly made tortilla chips. Seek them out and you'll be happier for having done so.

This is a hidden gem in Speedway. I've seen The Famous Tomato several times while driving by; however, I never stopped. I'm thankful I took the time to stop today! The produce is excellent, soda selection is extensive, and they have just about any hot sauce you could imagine. The soup and salad bars are absolutely delicious! You can tell the soup is homemade. I'm a snob when it comes to soup, so I was impressed. To boot, it's also pretty clean and tidy! Overall, a great experience. I will be coming back!

I've been passing by the Famous Tomato for awhile now and finally decided to stop in and check it out. I'm glad I did. My daughter and I loved it. They had so many spices, salsas, and obviously tomatoes and other veggies, but my eyes were on spices and salsas. The name of them just had me rolling. We ended up buying the "Hot Shit" hot salsa which was really good. It had a great kick to it. So if you like the heat I recommend it. On the way to check out my daughter noticed they had pickles in a jar for sell and she had to get one. She absolutely loved them, so now when we return we will be getting salsa and pickles. ;)

What is The Famous Tomato? More-or-less an indoor/outdoor produce stand that also has lots of candy, hot sauces, and sodas. I wish I had taken pictures. Lots of melons and tomatoes outside. Once inside, you're greeted by a lot of refrigerated produce. Prices seemed in line with other produce stands in the area. In the back, there's a big selection of hot sauces, and a lot more soda. There's also unique candy throughout the store. It's a fun place to visit, and offers decent produce.

Wow it's like stepping back in time! So many old candy and soda choices and the soda is available individually too. They have so many local sauces and salsas available. They have limited produce at the moment but a good looking salad bar and soup selection. It was fun to explore!

I usually dont like tomato soup at all but this? I WILL eat and Very much enjoy! I will definitely always come back and recommend this place to others.

I've not seen anything like this since I was a child with my grandparents! This brings back memories and places like this just do not exist. Walls loaded from floor to ceilings with seasonings from all over the country, salsa's that are hand crafted (many from right here in Indiana), always fresh vegetables, sauces and different types of apple butters and various butters actually. You can typically find home made carmel apples, tarts and sweets up at the counter by your friendly staff that will help you with whatever you have questions about. The best part you might ask? The only part I didn't mention to save for last... their salad bar! So think of your favorite salad bar in the whole world, and then go see this one and you will think that your old favorite that is so called "fresh" was made from 8 day old ingredients because this one puts any salad bar to shame, by far, hands down! Get over to speedway, support local business, grab some stuff to take home that will change up your normal cooking flavors and enjoy a super fresh, most amazing salad you have ever had. Kudo's to these owners who refuse to fall into a routine category of mediocrity. Their friendly staff supports being different and raising the bar and they have the secret formula figured out ;)

Get yere for the the fresh produce and make sure to take home the best chili ever! They have a wall of hot sauces that are very rare and collectable items and usually only found on chilehead websites. If you are into old school sodas and weird flavored pops they have a ton to try. Expect the usual cherry, lemon lime, and a slew of root beers, but you can find celery, Buffalo chicken, cotton candy, peach, bacon, taco, piña colada, and beet sodas. If you like picked vegetables and relishes of all sorts you can bring home a plenty. But don't leave without a variety of heirloom tomatoes, patty pan squash, and sweet onions. They also have retro candies and fresh bakes good to go.

Living on the west side of Indy, I tend to drive through this area at least once a month. I've driven by The Famous Tomato perhaps hundreds of times, but never stopped in. An acquaintance told me about their salad bar and soups, so because I had a little extra time one afternoon, I decided to give it a go. The first thing you see when you walk in is TONS of fresh produce. There is also a huge (and I really do mean huge) selection of "retro" candies and sodas, hot sauce, jams/jellies, christmas trees (seriously!). They even have candy apples! I got a salad and my husband got a cup of chili. Everything was reasonably priced; we spent about $11 on lunch for 2. The staff seemed busy, but knowledgeable. The store was impeccably clean. Fun place for a quick bite to eat, or to find some vintage foods you've been looking for forever. PS: they sell Ale8 here, if you're a fan of that kind of thing - I know it can be hard to find!

The nostalgia of the candy and soda/ pop, combined with the quirkiness of condiments has so much win for this place. I feel like the sign out front should be "Ye Olde Famous Tomato" to give you an idea of the time range I'm talking about. That said, if sweet isn't your thing, they have walls full of hot sauce that'll impress any hot wing enthusiast. If you're not sure where to find it, just look for the...salad bar?!? As it's next to that. Call me crazy, but...what is that doing in here? Anywho, salad bar, hot sauce wall, candy for days, soda to rot your teeth out, and all the crazy condiments to wrap up a fun lil trip to this market makes me give this place 4/5. Def worth a visit

In love shopping local, especially for fresh produce! They had plenty of additional seasonings, sauces, and salsas I have never seen before. I was happy to see that they sold Amish popcorn as well. I'll definitely be back soon to try their salad bar!

Having lived 5 minutes away at some point, I never knew there was an absolutely AMAZING salad bar inside of this place! For the nostalgia-ridden humans, they also have alllllll of the old school candy & soda. But back to this salad bar-yasss! It has everything and it is kept so neat. When you enter the store, you have to go to the rear of the store to approach its glory. Vegan me was so very happy to see chickpeas as an option! There is a hot pickle/pepper mixture available too. Of course, it's weighted so be mindful. Homemade dressings are available for use and for purchase & there is seating available for those who just can't wait. I loved it. Staff is nice. Diverse crowd. Very cool spot nestled in Speedway. (Ps, fresh produce available!)

What a hidden gem! I walked in not knowing what to expect and I was so pleasantly surprised! They have wonderful produce and lots of fun other goodies. There's a little place to sit inside and eat. Definitely stop in if you're ever in the area!

The freshest salad bar with everything you could possibly need for a salad. Fresh veggies and clean layout. This salad bar is a hidden gem on the west side. It's fresh and clean and easy to take your salad t go or eat inside. It's a great place to grab healthy fresh vegetables. The service is fast and friendly. I keep telling everyone about how great this place is. You need to go ! They also have soup daily and a assortment of fun vintage soda and candy.

Like a roadside garden stand, but better. Fresh produce, salad bar, candy, soda shop, and specialty sauces, salsas, seasoning. There's so much character and unique products here you'll want to stay forever. :)