The roasters writing the coffee scene in Indianapolis: who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

11 places

Tinker Coffee Co.

Order Pour-over off the daily single-origin, plus a bag of the espresso blend.

Tinker Coffee in Riverside, Indianapolis roasts single-origin beans on West 16th Street. The city's leading specialty roaster, with a Saturday tour.

Hubbard & Cravens Coffee

Order A latte off the house espresso and a bag of the Sumatra.

Hubbard & Cravens has roasted coffee in Indianapolis since 1991. The 49th and Penn cafe runs the city's longest specialty bean program with strong espresso.

Quills Coffee

Order A flat white off the rotating espresso, plus a pour-over from Africa.

Quills Coffee on North Meridian in Indianapolis pours single-origin filter, espresso and pastries from the Louisville-based roaster's only Indy cafe.

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Bovaconti Coffee

Order A pour-over of the rotating local roaster.

Bovaconti Coffee in Fountain Square, Indianapolis runs an espresso program featuring local Indiana roasters. The Virginia Avenue room is the anchor.

Provider

Order A house-syrup latte and an evening cocktail off the lounge menu.

Provider on East 16th in Indianapolis is a coffee-and-cocktail lounge from a local barista crew. House-made syrups, a deep espresso menu, evening cocktails.

Foundry Provisions

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Order An egg-and-cheese on a buttermilk biscuit and a flat white.

Foundry Provisions in Herron-Morton, Indianapolis runs a corner cafe with a breakfast sandwich program and local-roaster pours. A reliable Indianapolis pick.

Coat Check Coffee

Order A signature latte and the daily quiche.

Coat Check Coffee in the Athenaeum off Mass Ave, Indianapolis is a daytime cafe in a historic German social club. Signature lattes plus a food menu.

Rabble Coffee

Order A pour-over off the daily single-origin and a slice of the morning bake.

Rabble Coffee on East 10th Street in Indianapolis is a near-eastside coffee bar focused on local micro-roasters and seasonal espresso blends.

Monon Coffee Company

Order A pour-over and a pastry from the case.

Monon Coffee Company in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis on the Monon Trail since 1997. Organic fair-trade specialty pours and locally made pastries.

Prufrock Coffee Company

Order A seasonal latte and a slice of the day's cake.

Prufrock Coffee on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis is a family-friendly cafe with a relaxed counter. Long espresso menu and seasonal lattes.

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