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    Black House Cafe

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Jamon queso empanada
    Krystina J.

    We popped in on our way out of town on Sunday around 11:30am. We were able to snag the last free parking spot in the parking lot behind the building. There is a paid parking lot next door as well as street parking available. This place is a Halloween/horror movie-lover's dream! There was decor everywhere from custom sneakers to movie collectables. We didn't mind to stand in line because there was so much to look at. There were a few cafe tables inside the cafe as well as several tables outside. Most all tables were taken. We ordered the Pennywise, Never Sleep Again, & Jamon Queso empanada (the baristas recommendation). Our drinks came out pretty quickly. The Pennywise was good but I was jealous I didn't get the Never Sleep Again - it was so cinnamony and delicious. The empanada took about 15 minutes. But again, we were in no rush. While we were waiting on the empanda we were able to see what everyone else ordered before us. A lot of people ordered the blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese. It smelled delicious. Our empanada was just okay flavor-wise. The inside of the empanada was not full by any means. Next trip I will try the blueberry bagel everyone was ordering and the Never Sleep Again. Definitely recommend adding this unique place to your list!

    Alex R.

    This place has been on my list to try and I finally made it! Horror fans will definitely appreciate all the details throughout this place! So many cool art pieces and replica props. This place is very busy both times I went but service was a fast as possible and kept moving. Just be prepared to wait a bit if you're going on Saturday or Sunday. Drinks were really good. I tried some of their seasonal drinks. Parking can be tricky in Fountain Square but we always find somewhere.

    Fear Street latte
    Kelly S.

    Cool horror movie themed cafe & coffeeshop in the Fountain Square neighborhood. It's a very small space and was quite packed on a Saturday afternoon. It's better to get your coffee to go here since seating is limited. There are a variety of drinks and I chose the Fear Street latte off the special June menu. Espresso with white chocolate and raspberry drizzle, this was smooth, sweet and delicious. The only downside to my experience was the wait time - it took about 20 minutes until I was able to order and there weren't that many people in front of me. Once my drink order was in, it was prepared in a timely manner, but I think they could benefit from two people at the order counter to help speed things up. Definitely a funky spot that fits right in with the FS neighborhood.

    Dreamer coffee
    Sana K.

    Cute horror movie themed coffee house. POC owned. Good service. I was mesmerized when I walked in and didn't realize you order to the left. The open counter in front to the right looked inviting. I was looking for the menu lol. Look up! There seemed to be more room in the back but I didn't go. There are murals all around the building so be sure to check them out. I ordered the dreamer which was really good. They have empanadas and other pastries also. It sits right at the corner and there's plenty of parking behind the building.

    Hristos K.

    Staying at an Airbnb that is probably owned by the same people right behind the cafe so we went there for coffee yesterday morning. My friend got a hot coffee and I got an iced, so when he said their coffee was really good, I was thinking, well the coffee was good but with getting an iced I couldn't really tell how good. So I went back there today and got a hot coffee and he was right. The coffee was great, service is fast and friendly. The only downside is the location isn't great so you have to know how to park behind if you want to visit, or stay at their Airbnb. The theming is based on old 80s horror movies, so is their Airbnb. They also don't have many seats... Maybe 4 tables, so don't plan to go there for a seat, unless you are going during their non busy hours. I will be getting one last cover from there tomorrow which is it last day.

    Rebecca P.

    Love this place !! Super cute niche coffee spot that everyone could enjoy .. nice outdoor seating to chat with friends .. seating inside and a small area tucked away where someone could study .. Was welcomed with a smile and positive attitudes and even offered suggestions, service was top notch !! Would definitely recommend this as a must go to.. picture worthy

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    Madison T.

    This was a small location with a few seats available as well as outdoor seating. The Halloween theme was amazing and very well decorated, it is fun to have a themed location in indianapolis. The menu was incredibly fun with amazing options. Everything had a Halloween name or theme. The Granny Smith apple caramel latte was to die for! The staff is so friendly and welcoming.

    Alexandria H.

    The service is quick but it also wasn't packed when we walked in. The place is designed with a bunch of horror features which makes it really cool to explore. They also have CBD which I would personally skip as you really can't tell any difference/affect from it......save yourself the coins. The drink I ordered Candyman was pretty good though. It had a brown sugar something in it that made it very flavorful but it was sweeter than I liked. They have all types of different coffees and based on the times they put out different season drinks you can partake in too! Anytime I'm in the fountain square area and have time to stop I always park and go inside. My only complaint.....the drinks don't come in a bigger size.

    Kimberly T.

    Horror is the theme of this coffee café. It has a Halloween vibe. Not scary but more like Casper the friendly ghost. I had the Carmella iced. Carmella is a salted carmel expresso latte with carmel drizzle. You can also add CBD to your drinks. This is a must visit in October. I bet the Halloween decorations are awesome.

    The Skin of a Killer latte (seasonal, New Year Menu Item, edible glitter Irish cream latte)
    Regan S.

    My go-to coffee shop in the Fountain Square area. Fantastic coffee, smoothies, and horror decor all year round. My favorite holiday is Halloween and this store perfectly encapsulates the holiday and all things horror. The Carmilla hot to go is my go-to year round, but I have never had a bad drink here. Their smoothies are fantastic and I love that they have a vegan protein scoop option. Great service all the time. I went during the T-Swift weekend and I didn't have any issues. There was a line out the door and the small space was packed, but everything ran smoothly. They're a small team of baristas, but they do an amazing job. I am never the only customer in the store when I go-- they are popular for a reason! I still need to try their gluten free options for food! Gluten free avocado toast and gluten free cookies are available and they have several vegan options. It's nice to see a store have so many options for different dietary restrictions.

    Aimee B.

    What a cool, funky, horror-movie inspired place to get coffee, smoothies and awesomely named drinks. Service was great. The descriptions for each drink was clear and descriptive. I can't wait to bring my sons here. Located in Fountain Square which is hip and cool in it of itself.

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    Ellen F.

    In terms of branding and decor, this place is impeccable. I'm not a horror movie buff but I was quite impressed by the aesthetics. I am disappointed to write this review because I've heard a lot of good things about this place. As a minor critique, they really only had 1-2 people making drinks, when they really could use a third. My major critique is that my coffee was just incredibly bland for what it's worth. I got the Ghostface iced coffee which was $7 for 16 oz. It's supposed to be a white chocolate raspberry mocha. I didn't taste any mocha flavor, nor much of a general coffee flavor. The raspberry syrup is just drizzled on the rim of the cup and settles down to the bottom of the drink pretty quickly. Because I detest syrups that do that (expect for chocolate), I did not finish the drink. And so, the only flavor I had for most of my drink was milk flavor. I'm sure that other drinks are better as this was a very popular place with all of their outdoor tables filled, and I'm sure the food is also good. But this coffee was just not it at all.

    Front counter for ordering! Tons of specials
    Destinie L.

    Amazing atmosphere and such a wonderful cafe theme idea! Too bad we don't have more cafes that depict a theme with the right atmosphere like the black house cafe! Amazing latte quality (and I'm a snob) and delicious espresso! I want to bring all of my friends here just to experience the atmosphere and decor! Great place to hang out and talk with friends! Workers were kind!

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    Fav cafe omg defiantly get the cream cheese danish !! It's unforgettable. Service was stellar a little tight but the vibe is always good

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    There was no doubt in my mind that my favorite coffee roaster would produce some thoughtfully…read morecurated lattes...and they did. My spouse and I were so impressed that we split another seasonal latte just so that we could try them all on our most recent trip. Keep doing you, Tinker Coffee, because it works so well.

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    Such a gem! One of my favorite places. This coffee shop is super quaint, with a handful of seats,…read moreperfect for getting comfy and working remotely, or just hangout with friends and sipping a latte. The vibe here is very warm, with a colorful interior and a basement area that offers additional tables and quieter spots to work. I love that they make all of their syrups in house. Right now, their seasonal matcha flavors are blueberry, strawberry, mango, and ube. I got the blueberry iced matcha and thought about it the rest of the week...SO good. Big plus was that the blueberry wasn't overpowering - it was perfectly balanced with the matcha. There's also a nice patio with picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the lively SoBro neighborhood!

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    Finally was able to enjoy Jazz night at Parlor Public House!! Walking in, the vibe was definitely…read moregiving grown and sexy. We came around 6:30 to get a table because the place fills up fast! Jazz music starts at 8pm on Thursdays and by 8 pretty much all tables were taken. On Thursdays they also have 1/2 off bottles so we decided to get a Prosecco to share. We ended up getting two ! They have a small evening menu ranging from charcuterie boards, olives, crab cakes and flatbread. I got the prosciutto, arugula and fig jam flat bread and omgggg it was DELICIOUS!!! The sweetness of the fig jam and the saltiness of the prosciutto is a match made in heaven! One thing I will say is the music is very loud for how small the place is and it was hard to hear but other than that, I will definitely be back. They are also a coffee shop in the morning and a cute spot to work remotely for a day and I'm going to plan to do that! I want to try their coffee !

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