Coat Check Coffee is a coffee roaster in Mass Ave, Indianapolis.
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.
Must order: A signature latte and the daily quiche.
Tip: Athenaeum events can fill the room; the upstairs balcony is the quiet seat.
Address: 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Rabble Coffee on East 10th Street in Indianapolis is a near-eastside coffee bar focused on local micro-roasters and seasonal espresso blends.
Order: A pour-over off the daily single-origin and a slice of the morning bake.
Tip: Mornings draw a regular crowd. The patio runs in warm weather.
Sources from: Local micro-roasters
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over
Monon Coffee Company in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis on the Monon Trail since 1997. Organic fair-trade specialty pours and locally made pastries.
Order: A pour-over and a pastry from the case.
Tip: Patio fronts the Monon Trail. Best for cyclists and morning walks.
Sources from: Organic fair-trade rotation
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Cold brew
Prufrock Coffee on North College in SoBro, Indianapolis is a family-friendly cafe with a relaxed counter. Long espresso menu and seasonal lattes.
Order: A seasonal latte and a slice of the day's cake.
Tip: Children welcome; the back room has a kids' corner.
Sources from: Local roasters
How they serve: Espresso, Filter
Tinker Coffee in Riverside, Indianapolis roasts single-origin beans on West 16th Street. The city's leading specialty roaster, with a Saturday tour.
Order: Pour-over off the daily single-origin, plus a bag of the espresso blend.
Tip: Roastery production hours; cafe service limited. Open Mon-Fri only.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
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.
Order: A latte off the house espresso and a bag of the Sumatra.
Tip: The 52nd Street roastery offers cuppings on select Saturdays.
Sources from: Sumatra, Costa Rica, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Quills Coffee on North Meridian in Indianapolis pours single-origin filter, espresso and pastries from the Louisville-based roaster's only Indy cafe.
Order: A flat white off the rotating espresso, plus a pour-over from Africa.
Tip: Quietest pre-10. The window-counter seats work for laptops.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
