Breadworks at Broad Ripple

When ever I am in Indianapolis I visit this coffee shop! Love this place 😋♥️

Awesome

I have lived in Broad Ripple for years and have been coming here fairly often for a while now and have never had an experience like this but today was awful and very disappointing/sad. I walked up to the register and was not greeted to start after making eye contact with the cashier. I said "hello" very politely and smiled only for her to take another sip of her drink then roll her eyes before stepping up to the register. She started typing to open up an order (still no greeting) so I just smiled at her again awkwardly not knowing if she was ready to tale my order or not. She finally said "hi how are you" with a fake smile and sarcastic tone which caught me off guard but I just ordered anyway trying not to think much of it because maybe she was having a rough day. I ordered 2 pasties and hot items and usually the cashier gives you your pastries beforehand but she did not (it's worth mentioning I ordered an item that only had one left on the tray). I sat down to wait for my order and to my surprise the cashier was extremely friendly to everyone after me and gave them all their pastries they ordered (including the last pastry that I had just paid for, she gave to another customer right after me). All of the customers after me were white and I am black, so I started to piece together the situation based on my observations. The owner/manager (I'm not sure her role but she seems to be in charge most times I see her) was very helpful and kind in remedying the situation and provided me with a refund for the item I paid for that was given to someone else as well as gave me a free secondary pastry item so thank you for that. I have never been treated this way anywhere in Broad Ripple and I was shocked to have experienced being treated like a second class citizen in Broad Ripple in such a blatant and purposeful way. I always tip and even tipped her this time as well (something I wish I could take back today or hopefully is at least shared with other staff). I am very disappointed with this experience and don't feel comfortable coming back or recommending BreadWorks anymore to anyone ever again, especially to other people of color.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

The worst bread I've ever eaten. Literally stale walmart bread. Despite the name, this is not a bakery, it's a coffee shop. Basic espresso fare.

Do not order bread, or any other food. EDIT: this review used to recommend Prufrock instead, but new owners ruined that place.

Tinker is a bit west and Monon Coffee Company is a bit north. Both are amazing.

I love how close this place is to the Monon! It's the perfect spot to stop for coffee and breakfast. My vanilla latte was delicious and not too bitter. The breakfast sandwich and scrambled eggs bowl were excellent, although a bit pricey.

Parking: Limited number of free parking spaces in their lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broad Ripple Breakfast Sandwich

My favorite local coffee shop! Staff is kind, drinks and bakery items are wonderful, and the interior is really neat.

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff were very nice as the place was quite busy with people fresh off the monon trail. The breakfast sandwich is huge with easily a 2-3 egg omelet in the middle. It was reasonably tasty, the maple flavor was the strongest flavor in the sandwich. I bought an iced drink, it was a little on the watery side for me but it had a good flavor

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwhich

Food is reminiscent of what you would get at an airport. Also is it a donut place or a sandwich shop?? When you compare it to other places in town like Leviathan or Amelia’s it’s a wonder that they feel good about what they are producing. The broad ripple crowd needs to step up their paletes. Why can’t we have a good coffee / pastry/ sandwich shop like other areas of Indy.

Food: 3

Einstein bagels bros bagels are better. These just taste like bread.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Great coffee and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

An absolute treat! The environment of the cafe is refreshingly minimalistic. The focus here is on good food, good service, and of course…. Great Bread!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I go here with my dog every Thursday morning! My dog gets a pup cup and I get the honey vanilla oat latte! This is now my favorite latte ever! The staff are always very nice and friendly too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place. The Italian sandwich is my favorite and the coffee is always good. Also staff is very friendly. My go-to coffee shop in broad ripple.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got a hot Nutella latte for the wife and an iced one for myself. Both were amazing and not too sweet. My croissant breakfast sandwich was huge and delicious. Donuts looked fantastic as well.

Love this place. The Italian sandwich is my favorite and the coffee is always good. Also staff is very friendly. My go-to coffee shop in broad ripple.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5