A great place to spend time with friends or family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dana Sullivan
Poindexter, situated in the Hilton Graduate Hotel, kind of occupies a middle grey area between coffee shop, brunch restaurant, and bar. Despite being located in a hotel, most customers are local students. I like the decor, there's lots of eclectic little pieces to look at, hidden in corners all over the space. I wasn't sure where to order when I walked in. There's a small bar with a few seats that was manned by a bartender and another counter by the baked goods display that had paper food menus and a drink menu but was unattended for a while. Eventually someone came out to the second counter and took my order. They gave me a number for my table and said they would bring my food out, but when it was ready they called my name and I had to go get it myself and take the number back. I got: Vegan tenders: I thought the tenders were very good and tasted close to real chicken tenders. They come with the option of regular or sweet potato fries. I got sweet potato fries and thought they were fine but average, maybe a little oily. Choice of dipping sauce is also included - I loved their honey mustard. There's also ketchup and hot sauce available at the condiment stand. Chocolate chip cookies: I really wanted these oatmeal cookies they had in the display but I was told the display cookies were old and they had chocolate chip instead. I thought I was just getting one cookie but I guess one order is two cookies. I thought they were nothing remarkable and a little dry. Sincronici-tea: This was a seasonal drink - white chocolate blueberry matcha latte with cashew milk. The flavours were interesting but I could barely taste the matcha. Prices are maybe a little on the high side but acceptable; the meals are like restaurant food rather than cafe food. For the high end ambiance it seems like they're going for, it would be nice if the cookies and drink didn't come in takeout containers. Overall, I wasn't too impressed but would give it another chance. I wouldn't get matcha again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sarah McClain
The food is good but HEAVY. There is not much for options of lighter meals. The salads leave a lot to be desired. However, the coffee and espresso drinks are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ludette
Poindexter cafe is inside The Graduate hotel. The students at the University of Indiana hang out in the lobby and here at this cafe to study. Their parents usually check in here when they're in town to visit their college student.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaralyn Mills
Always great to eat here. Love the lemon cake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sage Willows
Overpriced mango smoothie tasted like goddamn banana. Paper straws. Will not be returning
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Raman Pfaff
Enjoyed a delicious iced latte. Interior is fabulous. Very easy to study, read, or have a discussion with friends. Espresso was well made.
Ben Dalton
This is my go to coffee shop for a tasty cup of coffee and some downtime in a comfy chair. I’ve found the staff to be kind and efficient–especially Itamar, he is great.
Peter Skorka
Amazing espresso!
gr3nn
They ratelimit their wifi to <1 megabit. Hardly usable for most things.
Love this coffee shop. Zero LOUD MUSIC! Nice relaxed quiet place. You can actually have a conversation with the person sitting right next to you without shouting. Rare these days in restaurants and coffee shops.
A great place to spend time with friends or family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Poindexter, situated in the Hilton Graduate Hotel, kind of occupies a middle grey area between coffee shop, brunch restaurant, and bar. Despite being located in a hotel, most customers are local students. I like the decor, there's lots of eclectic little pieces to look at, hidden in corners all over the space.
I wasn't sure where to order when I walked in. There's a small bar with a few seats that was manned by a bartender and another counter by the baked goods display that had paper food menus and a drink menu but was unattended for a while. Eventually someone came out to the second counter and took my order. They gave me a number for my table and said they would bring my food out, but when it was ready they called my name and I had to go get it myself and take the number back.
I got:
Vegan tenders: I thought the tenders were very good and tasted close to real chicken tenders. They come with the option of regular or sweet potato fries. I got sweet potato fries and thought they were fine but average, maybe a little oily. Choice of dipping sauce is also included - I loved their honey mustard. There's also ketchup and hot sauce available at the condiment stand.
Chocolate chip cookies: I really wanted these oatmeal cookies they had in the display but I was told the display cookies were old and they had chocolate chip instead. I thought I was just getting one cookie but I guess one order is two cookies. I thought they were nothing remarkable and a little dry.
Sincronici-tea: This was a seasonal drink - white chocolate blueberry matcha latte with cashew milk. The flavours were interesting but I could barely taste the matcha.
Prices are maybe a little on the high side but acceptable; the meals are like restaurant food rather than cafe food. For the high end ambiance it seems like they're going for, it would be nice if the cookies and drink didn't come in takeout containers.
Overall, I wasn't too impressed but would give it another chance. I wouldn't get matcha again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The food is good but HEAVY. There is not much for options of lighter meals. The salads leave a lot to be desired. However, the coffee and espresso drinks are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Poindexter cafe is inside The Graduate hotel. The students at the University of Indiana hang out in the lobby and here at this cafe to study. Their parents usually check in here when they're in town to visit their college student.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great to eat here. Love the lemon cake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced mango smoothie tasted like goddamn banana. Paper straws. Will not be returning
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Enjoyed a delicious iced latte. Interior is fabulous. Very easy to study, read, or have a discussion with friends. Espresso was well made.
This is my go to coffee shop for a tasty cup of coffee and some downtime in a comfy chair. I’ve found the staff to be kind and efficient–especially Itamar, he is great.
Amazing espresso!
They ratelimit their wifi to <1 megabit. Hardly usable for most things.
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very tasty😋
Love this coffee shop. Zero LOUD MUSIC! Nice relaxed quiet place. You can actually have a conversation with the person sitting right next to you without shouting. Rare these days in restaurants and coffee shops.
Not your average cafe, their food is top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Fries, Sandwich, Burger
Great study vibe with average coffee and superior customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fantastic atmosphere but okay Americano. I am sure there is better coffee elsewhere but the actual space is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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