Quills Coffee is a coffee roaster in Downtown, Indianapolis.
Quills Coffee on North Meridian in Indianapolis pours single-origin filter, espresso and pastries from the Louisville-based roaster's only Indy cafe.
Must 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.
Address: 941 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Calvin Fletcher's on Virginia Avenue in Indianapolis is a Fountain Square cafe and charitable foundation. A solid Indianapolis room. An Indianapolis favorite.
Order: A latte and a slice of the day's cake.
Tip: The cafe doubles as a community meeting room.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Sumatra, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew
Bovaconti Coffee in Fountain Square, Indianapolis runs an espresso program featuring local Indiana roasters. The Virginia Avenue room is the anchor.
Order: A pour-over of the rotating local roaster.
Tip: Weekend mornings draw a queue. Bar seating turns over fast.
Sources from: Local roasters, Rotating origin
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over
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.
Order: A house-syrup latte and an evening cocktail off the lounge menu.
Tip: Coffee bar by day, cocktail lounge in the evenings.
Sources from: Rotating local roasters
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew
Foundry Provisions in Herron-Morton, Indianapolis runs a corner cafe with a breakfast sandwich program and local-roaster pours. A reliable Indianapolis pick.
Order: An egg-and-cheese on a buttermilk biscuit and a flat white.
Tip: Window-counter seating for laptops. Lunch crowds peak at noon.
Sources from: Rotating local
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over
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.
Order: A signature latte and the daily quiche.
Tip: Athenaeum events can fill the room; the upstairs balcony is the quiet seat.
Sources from: Rotating local roasters
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew
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
