downtownMon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi
Quills Coffee on North Meridian in Indianapolis. A Louisville-rooted specialty cafe with origin-named bean menus and a strong espresso program.
Signature drink: Flat white
Order: A flat white off the rotating espresso plus a single-origin Africa pour-over coffee.
Tip: Window-counter seats work for laptops.
meridian-kesslerMon-Fri 07:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00Work-friendlyWifi
Cafe Patachou at 49th and Penn in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis is Martha Hoover's flagship since 1989. A trusted stop in the city. An Indianapolis favorite.
Signature drink: Cinnamon toast
Order: The cinnamon toast and a farm-egg omelet.
Tip: No reservations, first come first served. Weekends queue from 09:30.
fountain-squareMon-Sat 07:00-18:00, Sun 07:30-17:00Work-friendlyWifi
Calvin Fletcher's on Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square, Indianapolis is a charitable-foundation cafe where all profits fund local nonprofits.
Signature drink: Latte
Order: A latte and a slice of the day's cake.
Tip: The cafe doubles as a neighborhood meeting room.
meridian-kesslerMon-Fri 06:30-19:00, Sat 07:00-19:00, Sun 07:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi
Hubbard & Cravens at 49th and Penn in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis is a cafe and bean shop from a 1991 local roaster. A pour-over standard in the city.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Order: A filter coffee off the daily single-origin.
Tip: Quiet for working before 10:00. Wifi is reliable.
fountain-squareMon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00Work-friendlyWifi
Bovaconti Coffee in Fountain Square, Indianapolis runs an espresso program featuring local Indiana roasters. The Virginia Avenue room is the anchor cafe.
Signature drink: Pour over
Order: A pour-over of the rotating local roaster.
Tip: Weekend mornings draw a queue. Bar seating turns fast.