Indiana Café on boulevard Clichy is the kind of American-Tex-Mex chain joint that fills a niche in Pigalle — cheap cocktails, big happy hours, and late-night food when most kitchens have closed. It's not trying to be fine dining, and honestly, the inconsistent service and hit-or-miss food mean you should temper your expectations. That said, if you're looking for a relaxed, no-frills spot to grab a beer and nachos after a night out near Place de Clichy, it does the job.
Late-night Tex-Mex and cheap happy hour cocktails on boulevard Clichy — convenient, but food and service are notoriously inconsistent.
Stick to happy hour drinks and keep food orders simple — multiple reviewers report cold food and burnt fries, so manage your expectations accordingly.
Happy hour is fine, but food and service miss the mark
Indiana Café Clichy sits right on boulevard Clichy, steps from Place de Clichy metro, and it leans hard into its American-Tex-Mex chain identity — warm orange and red decor, wooden furniture, and a menu of burgers, nachos, fajitas, and cocktails. The big draw here is the happy hour, which is genuinely generous, and the fact that the kitchen stays open late when most of the neighborhood has already shut down. For tourists and students looking for a familiar, affordable bite near Pigalle, it fills a role.
That said, the execution is uneven at best. Multiple reviewers report cold food arriving at the table, burnt fries, and service that ranges from disorganized to downright hostile. One diner recounted being served the wrong beer, then charged the higher price for it, and ultimately being scolded by the manager when they raised the issue — not exactly the kind of treatment that earns repeat visits. The 3.9 Google rating across over 2,000 reviews tells you this is a place that coasts on location and convenience rather than quality.
If you do end up here, stick to drinks during happy hour and keep your food order simple. The cocktails are cheap and the atmosphere is relaxed enough for a group. But if you're expecting a memorable meal or attentive service, you're in the wrong place — there are far better options within a five-minute walk.
Plus jamais
On aimait bien y manger, on n'y retournera plus jamais : La serveuse se trompe de bière et nous sert une affligem fruits rouge... pas grave, ça arrive. On le lui fait remarquer et le serveur nous demande de la garder... mais que si on veut changer on peut... nous, sympas, on dit que c'est moins bon mais qu'on ne va pas balancer... le repas se termine et on nous facture cette bière plus chère que celle que nous avions demandé au départ... là , on fait un petit commentaire gentil… la serveuse revient en s’excusant encore.. et là , le responsable nous dit méchamment que la prochaine fois, il faudra payer le prix de la bière consommée… je lui dit que ce n’est pas grave puisqu’il n’y aura pas de prochaine fois… ( ça n’a pas l’air d’être la première fois que ça arrive.. peut être cherchent ils à écouler leur stock d’Affligem au fruits rouge immonde).\r\nPlus généralement, hamburger arrivé froid, frite cramées... bon, je mets une étoile parce que je suis obligé ... dommage qu'il n'existe pas de note négative...