Charlie & Barney’s
Indianapolis, IN

Charlie & Barney’s first location opened in 1977 in downtown Indianapolis. The
concept was different from any other chili parlor style restaurant. The service was
and still is buffet style where the guest can “top” the chili with a variety of
condiments such as shredded cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, onions, etc. The chili
is meaty, medium thickness and a mild, yet very flavorful fresh taste. The
combination of quality, taste, and service was an instant success.

Charlie & Barney’s won the “Best Chili in Indianapolis” award (Indianapolis Monthly
Magazine) 10 consecutive years.

During the last 30 years, Charlie & Barney’s was in Denver, Tulsa, Atlanta, Charlotte,
and Lexington. Every area represented enjoyed the smooth, fresh taste of our chili.
To this day, we have not changed our recipe or the spice blend specifications. With
the changing retail environment, we feel that convenience stores, university food
courts, airport and mall kiosks are some of the emerging markets where Charlie &
Barney’s products can excel.

Today, growth of the Charlie & Barney’s brand is driven by offering the highest quality
products through distribution by various foodservice distributors making the products
available to other outlets not operating as Charlie & Barney’s Chili Parlors. Charlie &
Barney’s products can be enjoyed in many locations, with the same savory flavor,
every bite…just as folks did in 1977!





5941 W. 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-872-0101 piazzaproduce.com

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