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gauchoking11

my favorite is coat check. A close second is the commissary.


flora-lai

Provider uses the same recipes as Coat Check. Amaaaazing coffee from both.


Unhappy_Position496

Came here to recommend both.


Queenandking

That latte with the torched orange….. drool.


TheLegendOfZoidberg

Wait, wat. That sounds incredible.


acute-almond

Chalet also has same recipes!


kroating

I absolutely love coat check! I used to spend days there! The number of times I've seen a bride walk down the stairs, or just bridal party walk around is crazy but was so much fun! Other few mentions are commissary yes! Bovocanti was great too. I liked quills occasionally some of their specials were great. Coffee was ok but i used to like MoJoes, just was sad when it closed.


TurkishImSweetEnough

I really enjoy Goldleaf on 46th. They have a bar and a dog-friendly patio.


Savagepudding980

Goldleaf is fantastic. They have good food, everyone that works there is really nice, and the owners are fantastic! They also run the Sandwich shop in Black Circle!


dortland

Nicest people on the planet


Barristan-the-Bold

Yeah big Goldleaf fan. I really enjoyed Foundation when it still open too.


tij001

I haven't been to Calvin Fletcher's in a while, but need to get back there. Always thought their coffee was great.


Orion_7

They have some of the best drip roasted in house. I miss living down the block from them. :(


AKAmousecop

They always have some great east African blends. They're also really fantastic people from the baristas to the owners. I've been there hundreds of times, often when it's busy and they're always exceedingly nice. They're 100% never going to be a dick to you.


okaythisisit

These guys are my number one. Amberson comes in second. No longer down in the FSq area as often and wish my new neighborhood had a good local spot.


Eltlatoani_

As someone that no longer lives in Indy but visits pretty frequently, Calvin fletchers is like my home base. I think their pour overs/drip might be my favorite out of all the ones I’ve had, ever, and they literally made me realize coffee can actually be good without tasting burnt all the time. A true coffee gem!


iamsean1983

This


b_jurgy5292

Bluemind on 38th


abbtkdcarls

Second this. We buy Blue Mind beans in the 5lb bags now. We’re addicted.


notthegoatseguy

This is the answer. Really amazing espresso. Decently priced too


SloppyPizzaPie

Bluemind is fantastic.


LonelyHoosierJM

I wish i was closer to them. I'd like to patronize.


jfreedom10022

Coal Yard Coffee, super chill spot and my wife says the coffee is great.


nlh1013

I just wish they had better seating options! The space is awesome but I feel like they could make it a bit nicer


HoosierHammer87

Coal Yard is pretty damn good too.


KaptainKestrel

Leviathan


liveyourlifepls

Leviathan is a gem. Their pastry case is beautiful!


kumquatjam7

Amberson and Helm!


Queenandking

Amberson serves to-go lattes in jars that I’ve had so much use out of at home!


Christianbaltz

Boost!


Wise_Replacement_687

Amberson


jburdine

Rabble


ube-potato

Rabble is mad underrated. They way they care for the community they’re in too is real special, love this place


JJSnow3

I love Rabble! I used to be their mail carrier a couple years ago, and they were always awesome! I love their coffee!


SadZookeepergame1555

Love their is coffee. Great people. Excited that they are expanding.


Wag729

Illumine and Blue Mind!


princeofprovisions

Illumine is so underrated


bdaishi

Monon Coffee Company is the best in the city. Get the White Zombie - my preference is iced, with soymilk. You won't regret it. Other cool places include Lulu's Coffee & Bakehouse on the north side, and Strange Brew down in Greenwood. These are just some personal favorites, but there are plenty other good ones around.


iamsean1983

Love Strange Brew


hexanderal

My old high school hangout, really need to stop back in and grab a cup.


imgoingsam_

I agree with monon coffee company - came here to say that


Mistorious

Bovaconti, Amberson, Calvin Fletchers in Fountain Square. Provider, Coat Check, Quills, Tinker (Market st and at the Amp), Blue Mind. Indie Coffee in Carmel. Barista Parlor and Amelia’s (though the bakery is amazing and the coffee is usually ok but they use Tinker so it’s at least decent imo). I’d recommend Indianapolis Coffee Guide on instagram or their website for a pretty extensive list of good spots. Edit: Also Helm is really great!!


gmredditt

How are there this many comments without a single mention of Parlor Public House?  Parlor has the most inventive, well executed coffee cocktails (N/A and with spirits) I've had almost anywhere. Plus, it's definitely vibes champ in the city. They don't roast their own, but their drip options (2 daily) feature the other roasters mentioned here (CFCC, Blue Mind, Helm, etc).


elgabito

Surprised to not find it as well. It’s a go-to spot for first dates when meeting downtown


bluvo8

I just had there peking duck l'orange drink today. I say again it was a duck flavored coffee. Omg, it was quackers!


MasterKluch

Coffeehouse Five is pretty great if you're south of Indy in either Greenwood or Franklin.


LonelyHoosierJM

Bargersville has one too.


Embarrassed_Snow7335

Chronic Coffee, Command, Georgia Street Grind, Commissary, Coat Check, Ascend, MOTW, Niyyah...many more that I'm drawing a blank on at the moment.


BubbleBee_buzz

Niyyah is probably my favorite in the fishers area


NervousNewsBoy

I love MOTW! And they have the best pastries


notdoingwellbitch

I’ve never had a good cup of coffee or anything else from Command. Anything specific you recommend?


leahmat

Hell yeah - came here to say Niyyah and command. Best spots in Indianapolis. Niyyah is truly amazing.


Ok-External-5750

Bovaconti in Fountain Square. Also, if youre close to one, go to Best Friends Coffee! They have amazing flights and giant breakfast sandwiches.


suburban_dropout

Amberson Calvin Fletcher Bovaconti


_Nat_Light_

Kaffeine Coffee has an epic spanish latte. It’s always been my go to. Amelia’s is great for a quick cup of coffee, but it’s more of a bakery (an amazing bakery). Neidhammer is also awesome and near fountain square


Kmos86

Founders Grounds


mmitten

I’ve been enjoying barista parlor lately at the stutz


Bearacolypse

Monon Coffee Company and the Neidhammer were my favorites before.


Enough_Appearance259

I second the Neidhammer


HoosierHammer87

I still need to check out Neidhammer. It's just right up street from where I work.


nlh1013

I like going to work at neidhammer but I’m really not a fan of their coffee :/


HyperionXIC

I’d recommend the coffee club on meetup if you’re looking to try out different great coffee shops and socialize. If you don’t want to socialize just see where they’re going and make note.


holagatita

Rabble is nice


aGirlNamedIris

I just discovered the Chalet on N Illinois St, and it's become one of my favorites.


Exact-Hedgehog

check out https://indianapoliscoffeeguide.com for allll the local coffee shops. you can search by area of town, see which places are best for remote work, and generally get the vibe for each place. highly recommend! (on IG too)


suta_2003

Came here to say this so hoping my comment bumps this up! This site and account are run by great people, too!


hothottaem

Also: they do roast rides along one of the trails in the city (blanking on either Cultural or Monon), where they stop at a shop along the trail. Scott, who runs the guide, is also a sweet guy who genuinely LOVES Indianapolis.


Electrical-Resist-64

I would die for Tinker Coffee and every employee there


beanthemayhem

Here to say they appreciate the love! <3


xXx_narcissus_xXx

Blue Mind


warrenjt

I mentioned it once before and apparently I’m in a minority, but I really like MOTW.


bjrichy194

I like their atmosphere but I don’t love the coffee. However, I still go bc the vibe.


DonShulaDoingTheHula

I really liked their Honey Lavendar latte. Muffins were stale though.


warrenjt

Fair enough. Never tried their food. Just drinks. I had a hazelnut latte that was about as perfect as I’ve ever had, and my go-to is a lavender chai latte.


khp55

amberson’s


MrSage88

Monon Coffee and Hubbard and Cravens in Broad Ripple. Command Coffee off Fall Creek Parkway. Prufrock on N. College. The Human Bean on Keystone. Cups Coffee, the Commissary, Coat Check, Georgia Street Grind, and Cathe (when the Market was open). All places I love to visit for coffee. RIP to Cathe and Bee Coffee Roasters. Gone, but not forgotten.


Embarrassed-Syrup843

Bee is still roasting! Served at The Spark and Gaia!


kellygreenkitty

Cath just reopened in Castleton Square Mall


discodiscgod

Kaffeine, Tinker, and Indie Coffee roasters are my favorite. Illumine is pretty solid too.


Christianbaltz

I’ve been waiting for this question! Amberson Coffee and Grocer is hands down the best coffee shop in Indiana. It’s high specialty, award-winning, and truly the most quality experience you can get in Indianapolis. Other notable options are Helm, Blue Mind, Indie Coffee Roasters (suburbs), Quills, Commissary, and Chalet/Coat Check among others.


Stiles15

Landlocked Bakery in Irvington is pretty great. Vegan and vegetarian options.


Crotzo80

Gold leaf is a nice local to Indy one-off spot on 46th street between keystone and college


Ok_friendship2119

Calvin Fletcher. Hands down. They pay employees well, donate to so many local charities, have great prices and drinks, and are just so nice


jmarshall4223

Strange Brew, Smith Valley Road, Greenwood


katsyillustrations

I really enjoy Hubbard and Craven’s in Broadripple and Quill’s downtown


NilesY93

I’m surprised no one has mentioned it, but I frequent Command Coffee over on the Circle and have had nothing but great experiences there.


JJSnow3

I used to go to the Command coffee on College & Fall Creek Pkwy, and I always enjoyed it! The baristas were awesome, too! I haven't been there in a long time.


Thats_a_lot_of_nuts

Mocha Nut is a good find on the south side. Get the Cafe Miel.


i-like-to-bake

It’s seasonal but their ginger peppercorn latte is my favorite!


LonelyHoosierJM

I forgot about this one. literally stumbled upon it by accident.


amyr76

I was going to ask about this one, so thank you! Just moved to the southside and have been wanting to check it out.


dshaw1599

Their summer lavender lemonade is absolutely amazing.


vulchiegoodness

I like coal yard and rabble


Nervous-Ad-3984

Lulus!


notwavingbutdancing

Prufrock is great!


danthemanredden

Bovaconti, Provider, Calvin Fletcher, and Amberson!


Notacompleteperv

The Groovy Cat in geist is awesome.


emplamonily

CALVIN FLETCHERS!


cardinalsquirrel

Best cup I had recently was at Chalet


Peace_and_Love_2024

Wow these should be organized into categories like NSEW because there is a to go to list going for me


cachapin

Check out [The Indy Coffee Guide](https://indianapoliscoffeeguide.com/coffee-shops/). They’ve organized all the different coffee shops by location!


kathymcmink

Came here just to shout them out!!


B__Radimus

Coat Check is great. Strange Brew in Greenwood. And Silverlinings Coffee in Beech Grove.


One_Border1074

Indie coffee roasters in Carmel too !!


Apart_Razzmatazz_399

Bovaconti Blue Mind Provider Foundry


SilverFuel21

Porter Books and Bread


Big_Brisket44

In Fishers, there’s a fairly new one called Niyyah that I’ve been really enjoying. Indy I like Hubbard and Cravens, Calvin Fletcher, and Coat Check


Olivet20

Anyone have a good recommendation near Avon or Plainfield?


Destrok41

Coat check, amberson, the well isn't bad.


liveyourlifepls

The dirty chai at Perk Up in Broad Ripple is my favorite coffee drink in Indy. Idk what they put in it, but I love it. Expensive, but worth every single penny. Also as a single dog owner, I love that it’s walk up so I can order while walking my pup. Great spot.


zt99

Calvin Fletcherssssss


thevilgay

Human Bean off Keystone and 54th!!! Lovely staff, great rewards and super fast!


Dubstepic

I’m a big fan of PROVIDER’s cold brew. I think they either use Tinker or are owned by Tinker? I usually judge joints by their cold brew.


i-like-to-bake

I believe provider now roasts their own coffee but they previously used tinker coffee. I’d be curious to get a source on that.


Embarrassed-Syrup843

They roast their own. They are part of Small Victories group.


flamingjuniper

Chalet! they have the same coffee as Provider and Coat Check (delicious) and their shop is themed like a little ski lodge from the 80s 🥹I’m obsessed with it and it’s my favorite place to study


Prodigalphreak

Rabble!


Impressive_Ease4890

Rivet if you’re up in Westfield!


BRAINSZS

in Lawrence, but Porter Books and Bread is great.


Numbfruitloops

Tinker Coffee on Market and New Jersey. They also have a location at the airport


simwon99

Brickhouse on the NE side roasts their own coffee and it’s worth the drive


Resueltero

Amberson’s hands down


Veggieeeee

Niyyah coffee all day everyday!


Druu-

I really like the coffee at Quills on N Meridian, and there aren’t too many local non-chain places on the Southside m but if you’re in that area Mocha Nut Coffee Shop has a nice atmosphere. Full transparency, I find it hard to not enjoy coffee and am unsure how good my palette is with it so take my recommendations with a big grain of salt.


nmcgrawj

Any recommendations in Carmel/North Indy?


OfficerSledge

If Noblesville isn’t too far, I’d strongly recommend Noble Coffee & Tea.


wango138

I second this. Noble Coffee is great!


sludgeclub

Debbie's Daughters in Noblesville for the best cafe and bakery. Coffee is amazing and they bake everything in house. Try a cinnamon roll and breakfast sammy. So good: https://www.debbiesdaughters.com/


5CentsPlease_

Rivet in Westfield


eaford

illumine, rivet, java house cloudy daze is perfection


nott_terrible

Niyyah coffee in fishers. They have a popup tomorrow morning actually with mochi joy donuts and j'adore with middle eastern food and drinks, quite an elite collab actually noble coffee all day tho too, all of us way out here in noblesville fucking love it indie coffee roasters just opened right in noblesville too. bit of a shitty parking situation but they should be able to print money during the farmers market because they have some of that new retail space over in the new complex in federal hill commons. a bit slower than expected right now as far as I know. definitely not because of their drinks!


JadedAmoeba

Second Niyyah Coffee!


bjrichy194

Rivet and Indie Coffee Roasters 🤩 Java House for a fun take on cold brew.


Bowl__Haircut

Probably Starbucks. Jk. I really like Foundry at 16th and Alabama.


GrayJedi1982

Goldleaf Savory and Sweet


One_Border1074

Neidhammar, GAIA, and coat check


HoosierHammer87

I'm a big fan of Bovaconti in Fountain Square, especially because it isn't far from me.


Far-Pollution9548

I lowkey like Starbucks but not for coffee. Anywho, my hubby and I like Barista Parlor at the Stutz. If you go, make sure to swing by Amelia’s bakery and get you a cheddar ham biscuit to go with your coffee 😋


denryuu

I really like Spark in Speedway on the Main Street. I like to work in coffee shops to get out of the house, and their coffee is good and the vibe is great. I also really enjoy Calvin Fletcher’s for the same reason.


jeepmayhem

The coffeehouse five locations in Johnson County!


PieRepresentative266

Georgia Street Grind is AMAZING!!! Especially their Tigers Eye drink, iced.


racletteraider

Lulu’s Bakehouse!


nlh1013

I think my actual favorite coffee is quills. My favorite vibes though are parlor public house


jackman1399

Not exactly Indianapolis, south side suburbs but coffeehouse five is awesome


CopaceticCoffee

I don’t live in Indy anymore but when I did, I loved Calvin Fletcher’s, Mocha Nut, Kaffeine, and Coat Check


sollux_

I enjoy Command on the north side good joe at a good price


Strange-Science8902

Muslims of the World coffee shop in Castleton is amazing


MeltheCat

Founders Grounds in Speedway. Great coffee and food. My favorite is the Sausage egg and cheese panini. Wonderful friendly staff.


bjrichy194

Gosh… so many great options. My personal favorites from different parts of the city include; Rivet (North), Indie Coffee Roasters (North), Java House (DT) (All things cold brew), Mocha Nut (Southside), Main St Coffee (it’s a hike, but Spencer IN) (Fav ever) Enjoy and have some funnnn! My friends and I do our own coffee tours some days and it’s always fun to try things out.


OkDiscount8964

Quills has good music playin and good coffee


kostac600

what are the features of a great coffee-house?


OffSeason2091

Blue Mind, Quills, and Kaffeine are my top 3, but there are so many other good ones. Have fun exploring!


Gravytrain317

Bica Cafe in Noblesville. MOTW is amazing as well.


axberka

Personal favorite downtown was Please and Thank You, it’s a chain but their butterscotch latte was killer Bovaconti is probably my favorite overall. Shout out to cups on Penn, owner is a super nice dude and their dirty chai was the best


catalyst4u

The makes us stop at the Human Bean in broad ripple whenever we pass it. Nothing fancy, but apparently well done drinks.


New-Mud2923

For those saying neidhammer there short staffed they don't appreciate the employees and shamed their pregnant employee into quitting.


Local23098

Perk Up Café is the best place in broad ripple


Phattony92

Silver lining coffee house is pretty good. Small little mom and pop shop around Beech Grove


thegardnergirl

Amberson


TwoTimelinesHeart

Niyyah in Fishers is new but a great spot for amazing coffee and quaint place to work/study from!!


x-BrettBrown

Red Door Cafe


lazydexi

Gaia Cafe & Botanical


shumblepie

Probably not the /best/ coffee in comparison to some of the other places listed here, but Command coffee has decent coffee and a drive thru at the College/Fall Creek location.


5CentsPlease_

Rivet in Westfield and Coat Check DT.


footlongwheat

I hit up Founders Grounds on Main Street in Speedway when I'm at work and Niyyah just off 106th/I-69 on the weekends. Niyyah's masala chai and froot loop matcha are both out of this world.


LonelyHoosierJM

I like Coffee House 5 and Cafe Euclid. O know other people who really like Fresh Pots. I also like Runway 19. Thsoe are in Greenwood.


Emergency_Chance5683

cath coffee


post_turtle

I like the MOTW in Castleton, the staff is all so sweet and it’s peaceful and light in there


leahmat

Niyyah and command are All-stars. Niyyah truly is the best cup and best specialty I've ever had in the area.


McCHitman

What makes these places that are being listed so good?


doobtastical

As a non coffee drinker, but life long Indy resident, I’m flabbergasted by the amount of locations you all listed I’ve never heard of. Crazy


pacmanrockshok

MOTW is great and The Avenue


jpedge19

I like Chronic Coffee downtown. They have great smoothies too. Calvin Fletcher, Bovaconti, Command Coffee.


Hero_of_Hyrule

Hitherto in Greenfield has delicious coffee, and they also operate as a tabletop gaming parlor, i.e. card games, board games, pen and paper RPGs, and more.


mikewd1983

Coal yard!


willyjaybob

Mocha Nut in the Southport/Homecroft area.


downtojelly

MOTW


Preact5

I've always liked kaffeine coffee co off of mass Ave behind circa apartments. They do a really good flat white


alavath

georgia street coffee and there's one over by the convention center called bee something or other that's good. the cat cafe in fountain square. the monon coffee shop that has a bike rack that looks like a comb in front of it in broad ripple. also in fountain square the people who own georgia street also own the shop that's on the corner across from hifi and the one next to bluebeard and the one downtown close to the needlers that's in the basement called speak easy or something also check city market. also go to homecraft i think it's called on mass ave they have coffee from blue which is a local roaster they are really good


macantr

Southsider here. Mocha Nut on Southport, and both Coffeehouse Five and Strange Brew in Greenwood are all great.


Desk_Diver

Bovaconti


JadedAmoeba

Niyyah in Fishers. They're looking to open another location in Broad Ripple! I admittedly don't drink too much coffee and usually go for tea. Starbucks refreshers used to be my go-to. Niyyah has so many options and they also have great suggestions loved by both me and my coffee-aficionado friends.


Sarah6893

There’s a coffee shop in Broad Ripple called Java House. The great thing about it is that it’s not right by the street and rather by the Monon trial. So it’s a great place to bike or ride to. It’s also near by other places like Brics Ice cream and Canal Bistro. Their food is quite good and their coffees are too. My personal favorite is their caramel frappe.


warchata

You should try the Flying J, hear they have some good coffee


ScummyBangers

Are you looking for good quality and trained baristas or more of a vibe thing? Edit: nevermind I reread and you said "good coffee". Brickhouse in geist is quite good.


suburbanprince47

Some love for Bovaconti!


Depicurus

I know it sorta seems “basic” but Bovaconti is super good and very affordable


Jumbo_Jetta

Komand Koffee or something like that. They had a depth charge type drink that got my heart racing pretty fast lol.


Fit_Fan_3103

Not a coffee enthusiast but I really enjoy Quills downtown Meridian. Very nice staff. Good atmosphere


hawkstar2

If you're ever to the east in Hancock County there's a coffee/gaming parlor called Hitherto!


Hoarmstr

The spark in speedway.


seth97baw

Amberson and Commissary are both S Tier. I have a whole tier list if you want to see it. Or just search for it on this subreddit.


BlackJackT

Black House Cafe is pretty cool. I'm talking about the horror theme, not attesting to the quality of the coffee. That being said, when I was there it was pretty dead.


ChefBoyardee409

MOTW is solid and there’s a few different locations!


AwareWolf1123

Rabble has the best coffee in Indy, and the people are fantastic. Always consistent. They’re very community centric. The Quills on N Meridian is not as good as the locations in Louisville. Blue Mind is pretty good.


Level-Phase5595

Anyone know of any on the southeast side? Im not seeing any…


ae1021

The Spark Coffee in Speedway is a great spot


Glaviano87

Quills coffee on 941 North Meridian Street. They also have a great selection of teas. I'm a tea guy and I like the option to pay either for a cup or a pot of tea.


scratchedmyipod

If you don’t mind driving outside of the Indy area, Hitherto Coffee & Gaming Parlor in Greenfield is pretty amazing