50 Best Cafes in Indianapolis

“We always enjoy seeing the cats. And I time my morning caffeine intake to allow for getting a latte during the visit.“

“Great folks who provide great coffee!!“

“I 100% recommend going to the Groovy Cafe. Not only do they LITERALLY have the best coffee, but they have so many options for coffee drinks. The chocolate is beyond!! I really enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. It’s also the perfect location to get work done, or just to simply relax. The Néw proprietors never skimp on anything. Trust me, you will thank me later.“

“The food was excellent! The Galette Bretonne was very tasty. I ordered the biscuit sandwich to go and I have to say it was the best biscuit I’ve had since going gluten free (over 15 years ago). It wasn’t a crumbly mess and was just like regular biscuits. I highly recommend Fire and Ice!“

“The absolute cutest bakery! Not only does Three Dolls have the best baked goods, they have lunch options, daily and weekly specials, tea, coffee, energy drinks, you name it! There is something for everyone here, and I look forward to my visit and trying something new and impressive every week! The ladies there are incredibly talented, sweet, and knowledgeable! A must try!!“

“Excellent food that shouldn't be missed. Blink and you'll miss this gem of Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine.“

“Wonderful coffee and super friendly staff.“

“This hidden gem is quickly becoming a regular lunch spot for me. The food is so good and the service is quick. A long line during the lunch hour can be scary, but it always moves quickly - and it's worth whatever small wait stands between you and a great sandwich!“

“Delicious drinks and friendly people! We love supporting local small businesses!“

“Stopped by Tinker Coffee and loved the vibe! super cool, relaxed, and easy to hang out in. Parking was free and easy, which is always a win. I got the cereal milk latte and it was so good! perfectly creamy and just the right amount of sweet. The baristas were all really friendly and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!“

“My sister and I came here a couple weeks ago for our bible study (atmosphere wasn’t ideal for that just because it was kinda loud that day but there were a few meetings happening) BUT we are still talking about the spicy feta we got on our bagels. Our coffee was good too! I’ll definitely be back!“

“What a find! Visited the restaurant today with a group (12 of us). We did pre-order our appetizers and entrees.
The venue was lovely. Great views from the penthouse of downtown. Formal table settings. We each had our own place card (since we pre-ordered. I don't know if that is required). Tamika our table host did a nice job welcoming our party and providing beverages. I rated the service a 4 just because there was a longer wait for food service to start and then between courses. But ... we enjoyed the chance to take more time than usual !
And the food was out of this world. I would highly recommend! And we can't wait to return.“

“LOVE the Health Club! So grateful Broadripple has such a fun place for hangingout, taking fun creative classes, live music and yummy drinks! Everyone who works there is kind and amazing! If you’ve not gotten to check it out, please do, because I promise you’ll fall in love too!“

“Great place, super friendly, very fair pricing...a true hidden gem. Today was second trip from Kentucky in 2 weeks... Bought 6 large pork fritters to bring home for dinner and 6 cases of Choc Ola...the fritters were beyond delicious! And just hope the Choc Ola holds out. Will be back soon!“

“Patachou rocks. Not only is the food superb. Their restrooms are always clean and the service is great. They also take the time to watch out for their patrons when they misplaced their valuables I’m a customer for life. Now if I could just get another cup of their banana nut coffee. Best cup I’ve ever had“

“I appreciate Normal's quiet, open space and enjoy bottomless coffee! More co-workung space than a hustle and bustle coffee shop but with welcoming vibes, and inspiring workers ❤️ ☕️“

“Patachou rocks. Not only is the food superb. Their restrooms are always clean and the service is great. They also take the time to watch out for their patrons when they misplaced their valuables I’m a customer for life. Now if I could just get another cup of their banana nut coffee. Best cup I’ve ever had“

“Went for lunch, the vegetarian quiche was amazing and the dessert was out of this world! Such a cute little place and wonderful service!“

“Good food, great service!“

“Amazing food and service! Highly recommend it!“

“Perfect venue for our daughter's Baby Shower. They have a beautiful upstairs private area for events. Our family and guests were well accommodated. Their dining and catering menu were surprisingly great also delicious! Outstanding service and we highly recommend you consider 'Just Pop In!' Hidden gem in Broad Ripple right by the Monon.“

“this place is awesome the owner is a great person the food is awesome he puts love into his food and it shows. Hope the waitress she is awesome“

“Some of the kindest people serving amazing breakfast and lunch. It's truly an Indianapolis treasure!“

“I had the egg coffee and the spicy crispy pork banh mi. It was very delicious. I would highly recommend if you like authentic Vietnamese banh mi!“

“Love this cute coffee spot❤️“

“Had Brisket and Pork Belly. Husband had Catfish. All excellent. Seriously can’t wait to visit again very soon.“

“Wish I’d found this place sooner. Stopped by for coffee on my Indy move-out day and found that it was attached to a wall climbing gym and it looked like a great place to work remotely and hang out before a gym sesh🥲 they had Ratatouille playing on a projector and looks like a yoga class was in session. The coffee and breakfast were delicious, I loved the whole vibe👌🏽“

“We biked here on Memorial Day from downtown Indy. I had hoped that there would still be a piece of the Mandarin cheesecake by Brotgarten left.
I was thoroughly disappointed when I found out that they had sold out earlier that morning. I talked with the owner for a few minutes about how we were from Detroit and only in town for the weekend.
As we were unlocking our bikes to continue on, the owner came out and gave us his piece of the cheesecake that he was going to take home.
What a wonderful thing to do!!! Thank you so much for your kindness. It was the best cheesecake I've ever had!“

“My family and I LOVE Uptown Cafe. We’ve never had a bad experience.. great food, friendly/hard-working staff, and cool atmosphere. I always get the breakfast burrito with chorizo and avocado for my two added ingredients plus the hash browns as my side. Their hash browns are the best! Highly recommend this gem in downtown Noblesville :)“

“I think they normally only handle larger orders, but I was able to order 6 meat pies (I was just orderingfor me and not an event). They were delicious and a great price (1 and a half filled me up). I lived in Nigeria as a teenager and these reminded me of the meat pies we would get there. They are not very spicy, but they were spiced well. They have carrots, potatoes, onions, and ground beef.

Just a heads up, I guess this is primarily a catering business. I was a little thrown off when I went to go pick up my order and just ended up at someone's house and not a restaurant. Still, the food was really yummy and I look forward to getting more pies in the future and to trying their suya (something I also enjoyed in Nigeria).“

“I got a Carmel frappe my mom got an iced oat brown sugar latte, veryyyy good an very clean place the girl working was very sweet an welcoming, definitely recommend stopping an giving them a taste they offer food as well , an man those muffins was definitely tempting! 😄
Our coffee was about $7-$8 a piece“

“Please go check out this awesome cafe! To say their customer service is amazing, is not high enough praise! They even remembered is from last year.

Check them out and say hello. Crepes and chai with lavender are also a must try. Thank you for all you do!!“

“Sunday morning, July 28.... We were a group of 9 hungry ladies recouping from a late night. Our waitress was patient, helpful, on the ball, and super sweet. The food was AMAZING, and the wait time was minimal. Overall, it was the perfect end to our girl's weekend getaway. Thank you!“

“Great food and awesome staff. Special shout out to Melissa who has gone above and beyond answering questions about ingredients so I can follow new dietary restrictions.“

“I didn't come here with much expectations, but the food was really good. Excellent chicken salad sandwich - the dried apricots and almond were great additions to flavor and texture. The minestrone and the chilli cornbread complemented each other very well. Samiyah the server was very friendly and cleaned my table promptly for me. No wonder the place was packed when I came.“

“The food order area and the dining area are clean and well cared for, the staff is polite and efficient. The food is freshly cooked, hot and delicious! It was not the lukewarm prepared-in-advance food at some restaurants that just made a quick stop at the microwave. The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes are enough to satisfy a full-size American appetite!“

“Really good coffee. Eggs Benedict’s was yummy. The Hollandaise sauce was smooth and lemony. Really good.“

“Awesome coffee and baristas“

“never disappointed here and the service is top notch! highly recommend to everyone!“

“Great place for lunch. The owners were welcoming and I could tell they take great pride in serving others and making them feel at home. The gentleman thanked me for my service (Air Force t-shirt) and the lady was very sweet. I ordered the fish sandwich with onions and tomatoes and a side of fries with blue Kool-Aid. Loved it. There is a good variety of homemade pastries on display at the front counter which includes cookies, peach cobbler, and cupcakes. There were a few people who came in after me and one was apparently a regular, who was greeted by name, and the other was a new customer and they both were glad to be at the right place at the right time. I also ordered the Valentine-themed strawberry shortcake cupcake as well as the turtle (chocolate and caramel) cupcake and pleasantly enjoyed both, particularly the turtle. Also, the oldies R & B songs playing were a very nice touch. I will definitely visit again when I am in Indianapolis. The product doesn't make the business, the people do and there are some great people at this establishment, both employees and customers. Highly recommend. P.S. I saw a flyer for a gentleman named KissGang Relly with his album "A Way With Words" which gave me some great music to listen to on the drive home. ;O)“

“About half way through the best banana bread I’ve ever had and so many great other flavors I’ve tried so far 🔥🔥“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“?️? Light, healthy, inexpensive hot meal plates. Soup.
? Hot and cold sandwiches (eg, BLT, ham and cheese).
? Breakfast omelettes and sandwiches (eg, sausage and cheese).
?Smoothies, juices, sports drinks, soft drinks.

Right next to the sights and sounds of a busy gym basketball court ⛹️? (separated by plexiglass.)

The cafe is presumably open to both visitors and members alike (located at the front of the building, before the gates to the gyms.)

Vegetarian options: Some options seem to be: various smoothies; veggie quesadilla; fruit cups; salad

Parking: Large parking lot

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking; cafe near Healthplex entrance.“

“Surprisingly good! To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from a museum cafe; I was just wanted a quick bite. However, my bacon cheeseburger was actually really good! I can definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the museum at lunchtime.“

“I ordered the orange chicken and the crab Rangoon’s. I have gone to this place for a long time and it keeps getting better. It’s clean and their portions are large and the price is reasonable. I’m very picky when it comes to Chinese food and restaurants and this one has never disappointed. My photo didn’t give it any justice, but the crab Rangoon‘s were stuffed with filling, not just crust. Would’ve taken another photo, but they were eating way too fast“

“The Breakfast Sandwiches, Mango Mojito Tea, Westside Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana Love Kombucha is amazing! We will definitely be coming back here.“

“Love my hometowns zoo, and it is nothing short of a great place to spend a fun family day on! Please get hippos and gorillas though, on a side note (otherwise we have basically everything else). No one will need to go to Cincy or Louisville zoos after that!!!“

“The day before my dad’s funeral, I went to the mall to buy a pair of black pants. There’s often something cathartic for me about the anonymity of the mall, of being surrounded by people all set on their own missions, none of whom are concerned about who you are or what you’re there for. Yet, I cried my way through that shopping trip, lonely and unmoored, trying to imagine a world without my dad. And then I stumbled into the Cafe.

I’d been once or twice before. I found myself at Keystone often in the months prior because my hairstylist was located in the salon suites across the way. But on this day, when no one else had seen me crying, and the anonymity of it all had begun to feel more like an anvil than a blessing, Miss Sonya saw me.

She remembered my order. She called it out the second I walked through the door, and met me at my table with a goat cheese panini and a carafe of Coke because she knew I’d want a refill. She spoke gently, familiarly, aware of my tenderness in a way that reminded me I wasn’t alone.

In that moment, I wasn’t invisible. My grief was shared. Maybe she’ll read this one day and know how much it meant to me. Maybe she won’t. But I guess what I’m saying is: Some people have their neighborhood pub or the quirky coffeeshop around the corner from their job. I have the Nordstrom Cafe. And there’s something kind of beautiful about that.“

“The ownership is a true ally in serving and supporting the Riverside community. We are so thankful to have this business in our community.“

“Ruth’s is simply the best, no matter what you order off their menu of varied and interesting breakfast and lunch options. It’s all delicious!“