Indianapolis Coffee Shops

Vibe: Grocer meets coffee shop meets neighborhood favorite.

Location: Fountain-Fletcher Neighborhood

What To Expect: Stock up on your weekly necessities while in line for a premium brew at this local grocery.

Amberson Coffee

• Vibe: A retro, old-word cafe housed in a vintage jewelry shop of years past. Brick walls meet bright wall paper indoors, while a covered outdoor patio is surrounded by colorful murals.
• Location: Fountain Square
• Known for: Fan favorites are their Tigers Eye chai latte and their Spumoni latte, paying homage to the building's Italian roots.

Bovaconti Coffee

• Vibe: A tri-level shop with ample seating, in an historic building, featuring a grand staircase and stained-glass windows.
• Location: Housed in the former coat check room at the historic Athenaeum Theatre on Mass Ave.
• Known for: German-inspired pastries (try the currywurst croissant) and delectable lattes.

Coat Check Coffee

• Vibe: Your go-to fuel-up station in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
• Location: Just steps away from the Indiana Convention Center off of Georgia Street
• Known for: Classic urban-style coffee shop - the perfect quick meeting place in downtown Indy.

The Coffee Den

• Vibe: Stunning pastels greet visitor when they walk through the doors of this neighborhood roastary and coffee shop.
• Location: Next to Garfield Park, meaning you can grab your coffee and take a much-needed jaunt around the grounds.
• Known for: This LGBTQ+ women-owned business is driven by being constantly curious, with purpose and passion for what they do.

Helm Coffee

• Vibe: Best-suited for a quick pop in to get that much-needed afternoon latte
• Location: Downtown Indianapolis just steps south of Monument Circle
• Known for: Iced teas, chai lattes, and espresso drinks

illumine Coffee Co.

• Vibe: Colorful chandeliers and terra cotta couches are the feature in Mansion Society, where you can enjoy your beverage or treat in the lobby of the Central State Apartments.
• Location: Off of Washington Street, in Central State Campus
• Known for: Delectable lattes paired with tea cakes, sammies, croissants, and more.

Mansion Society

• Vibe: A spacious dining area with various seating options makes MOTW Coffee the perfect spot for a solo latte or to catch up with friends.
• Location: Located in the International Marketplace, MOTW Coffee doubles as a community hub and coffee shop.
• Known for: With unique pastry favorites like baklava, macarons, and Mille Feuille, you can satisfy your sweet tooth when you visit.

MOTW Coffee & Pastires

• Vibe: Parlor is a large, loft style space that lends its self to the perfect mix of work, play, events and everything in between.
• Location: Nestled in between the beautiful Lockerbie and Cole noble neighborhood
• Known for: "Coffee 'til Cocktails" is the motto of Parlor Public House, which doubles as a evening hangout by night.

Parlor Public House

• Vibe: You'll feel like you're stepping into someone's home at this house-turned-coffee-shop location.
• Location: Right off the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple.
• Known for: This shop is spearheaded by Jeanette Footman and Alice Matsuo, a third-generation Brazilian-Japanese chemist and certified German artisan bread baker, leading to the creation of Brotgarten within the cafe.

Perk Up Café

• Vibe: This no-nonsense coffee shop offers an abundance of natural light and ample seating options, including a counter-high window sill perfect for solo work days.
• Location: By American Legion Mall near downtown Indianapolis
• Known for: Speciality lattes and other coffee beverages.

Quills Coffee

• Vibe: A warm and cozy coffee shop mixed with mismatched décor, greenery, and unfinished brick walls housed in a converted church with a red door entrance.
• Location: On the corner of East and New York Street.
• Known for: Exceptional coffee quality and unique beverages, historical character with it's exposed brick, relaxed and quite atmosphere, a hidden gem

Red Door Cafe