The Ultimate Guide to Indianapolis Coffee Shops: Drink Suggestions

Indianapolis and its surrounding towns are filled with hidden cafés, specialty coffee roasters, and community hubs—perfect spots for sipping, working, or simply relaxing. From historic Mass Ave locations to artsy east-side cafés and cozy suburban shops, this is a curated guide to some of the must-visit coffee spots in the area.

Here’s a list of my favorite coffee shops in central Indiana, along with my go-to drink recommendations. If it’s not on the list, I may not have visited yet—but I have been to most of the coffee shops in the area. Check them out!

Mass Ave & Downtown Indianapolis

Coat Check Coffee
Historic Athenaeum location with unique drinks and cozy vibes.
Drink suggestion: Butterscotch Latte or Coat Check Cola

Blue Collar Coffee Co
Located in The Bottleworks Hotel, known for its maple-flavored delights.
Drink suggestion: Maple Cinnamon Cold Brew

Kaffeine Coffee Co.
Historic industrial building with expertly crafted drinks.
Drink suggestion: Spanish Latte or Vietnamese Coffee

Quills Coffee
Charming modern roaster and café in downtown Indy.
Drink suggestion: The Woodsmen or Espresso Tonic

Parlor Public House
Loft-style coffee bar that transitions into a cocktail bar after 5 PM.
Drink suggestion: Horchata Latte or Space Cowboy

Top Out Cafe
Fresh coffee and healthy eats in North Mass Boulder.
Drink suggestion: TOC Bold Brew

Tinker Coffee Co
Five locations throughout Indianapolis, serving specialty roasts and community vibes.
Drink suggestion: Five Spice Latte

Amberson Coffee + Grocer
Multi-roaster shop known for its “glass jar” program and thoughtfully sourced beans.
Drink suggestion: Date Latte

The Alchemist
Crafted coffee by day (before 4 PM) and elevated cocktails by night.
Drink suggestion: Orange Chocolate Latte

Command Coffee
Two locations in Indy, one featuring a drive-thru. Great for specialty lattes and quick coffee runs.
Drink suggestion: Honey Lav Macchiato

Commissary Barber & Barista
Full-service downtown café serving single-origin coffees, local beers, natural wines, and handcrafted cocktails.
Drink suggestion: Pineapple Ube Latte

Perk Up Cafe
Coffee shop with a German flair, cozy and approachable.
Drink suggestion: Dirty Hippie

Leviathan Bakehouse
Award-winning coffee shop and bakery. Perfect for pastries and specialty drinks.
Drink suggestion: Hunny Bunny Latte or Honey-Pistachio Latte

Lincoln Lane Coffee Co.
Small coffee shop in The Lincoln Center with homemade syrups and a neighborhood feel.
Drink suggestion: Honey Lavender Latte

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Fountain Square & Fletcher Place

Black House Cafe
Spooky, horror-themed café in Fountain Square.
Drink suggestion: Iced Dreamer Latte

Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Co.
Roaster and café in the Fletcher Place neighborhood.
Drink suggestion: CF Mocha

Foundry Provisions
Corner shop near downtown, ideal for a cozy coffee break.
Drink suggestion: Campfire Chai or Honey Bee Latte

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Broad Ripple & SoBro

Hubbard & Cravens
Specialty roasters with cafés in Broad Ripple and SoBro.
Drink suggestion: Golden Hour Latte

Monon Coffee Co
Organic, fair-trade coffee with specialty drinks in Broad Ripple.
Drink suggestion: Mona Lisa Latte

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East Side Indianapolis

Rabble Coffee
Neighborhood café focused on community.
Drink suggestion: Clove Miel

Neidhammer Coffee Co
Mission-driven coffee shop in a historic building on East Washington St.
Drink suggestion: Lavender Vanilla Latte

Normal Coffe
Arts-centric public coffee shop inside Tube Factory Artspace.
Drink suggestion: Bottomless Tinker Drip

Square Cat Vinyl
Coffee, records, and live events for a creative vibe.
Drink suggestion: Strawberry Vanilla Coffee

Ascend Coffee
Homemade syrups and chai for slow mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Drink suggestion: Honey Cardamom Latte

MOTW Coffee
Muslim-owned coffee shop with a community-driven mission and three locations.
Drink suggestion: Cardamom Latte or Yemeni Chai

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West Side / Historic West Indianapolis

Mansion Society
Woman-owned coffee shop located in the historic Central Mansion (former psychiatric hospital).
Drink suggestion: Flavored matcha or hot latte

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Suburbs & Surrounding Towns (Central Indiana)

Barrel Racing Baristas
Coffee shop and boutique with a personalized barrel racing theme.
Drink suggestion: Arena Record Latte

Bovaconti Coffee
Locations in Indianapolis and Carmel. Known for Italian-inspired drinks.
Drink suggestion: Spanish Latte or Bova Soda

Brickhouse Coffee Company
Specialty roaster and gourmet bake shop on the southeast side of Indy.
Drink suggestion: Triple B Caramel Latte or Ube Latte

Epic Coffee
From coffee truck to café, open daily with drive-thru.
Drink suggestion: Berry White Latte

Fresh Pots Coffee Bar
Greenwood café with creative latte flavors.
Drink suggestion: Blueberry Pancake Latte

Geist Coffee Co
Family-owned café in the Geist / Fishers area.
Drink suggestion: Raspberry White Mocha

Illumine Coffee
Two locations focused on community, generosity, and great coffee.
Drink suggestion: Blackberry Brown Sugar Latte

Indie Coffee Roasters
Three locations in Hamilton County, including Carmel and Noblesville.
Drink suggestion: Nitro Cold Brew or Orange Spice Latte

The Well Coffeehouse
Community-focused café in Fishers with homemade syrups.
Drink suggestion: Iced Cuban or any hot latte

The Haverstick
Cozy, public co-working café in a church, with creative drinks and pastries.
Drink suggestion: Miel Latte

Just Love Coffee Cafe
Specialty breakfast coffee shop with a community mission.
Drink suggestion: Irish Coffee or White Chocolate Tiramisu Latte

Niyyah Coffee
Welcoming space for coworking and conversations in Fishers.
Drink suggestion: Zebra Latte or Authentic Masala Chai

Prufrock Coffee Company
Suburban cafés in Carmel and the Indy region. Famous for pastries and croissant ice cream sandwiches.
Drink suggestion: Purple Haze Frost

Rivet Coffee Bar & Roastery
Two family-owned locations in Westfield, featuring a cozy vibe.
Drink suggestion: Cozy Caramel Latte or S’mores Time Cold Brew

Schoolhouse 7 Cafe
Historic schoolhouse café in Fishers.
Drink suggestion: Iced Caramel Macchiato

Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe
Cat café with a safe, cage-free environment for adoptable cats.
Drink suggestion: Iced Matcha Latte

Yafa Coffee Roasters
Yemeni coffee, handcrafted drinks, teas, and sweets in Noblesville.
Drink suggestion: Kinder Jeno Latte or Chai

The Groovy Cafe
Peace, love, and good coffee in the northwest suburbs, plus housemade syrups and baked goods.
Drink suggestion: Bourbon Maple Pecan Latte

Founders Grounds Coffee Company
Known for coffee flights in the Speedway area.
Drink suggestion: Dirty Blonde

Whether you’re a local coffee lover or just passing through Indianapolis, there’s always a new favorite to discover. Grab a latte, try a specialty pour-over, or explore a creative seasonal drink—you never know what delicious surprise awaits at your next stop. Keep this guide handy and let your coffee adventures begin!

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