An updated five star review in the time of COVID. As if I could love the Tinker team any more,…read morethey've adapted to the current situation with such heart and innovation. For example, they're currently selling a bottled spiced latte for carryout with the option of purchasing bottles on behalf of Indy's healthcare workers. They're also currently offering free shipping on orders over $25. Two weeks ago, I ordered beans for at home along with their individual coffee pouches to send my remote team. Hey all: great way to send some love to coworkers via snail mail (the pouches fit beautifully into traditional card envelopes). So impressed by how this biz is staying on their toes to respond to the situation. Big love to you all, Tinker Family!

Decent matcha. I haven't tried the coffee yet but love that the location is convenient.read more

I stopped here real quick as I was driving through time. It's in a real quiet side of town on the…read moreweekends. This would be a peaceful spot to get work done. Also it was spotless inside. The barista was great to suggest the maple syrup latte and that's what I went with. They were nice and quick with making the drink. Now taste I will say that they got the maple right on the head but too much milk for me I couldn't really taste the coffee as much as I would like.

Quills is a picture-perfect example of a city coffee shop: 2 walls of windows, excellent color…read morescheme, always has patrons, and the coffee is delicious. Even when there is a line (which there wasn't on a Sunday afternoon), it's hard to feel rushed or impatient because it's such an inviting space.

This place no longer exists, never got the opportunity to visit. When I arrived I found a discount…read moreshop of various things. Nice people there. Hope this saves someone time.

The BEST local fresh-roasted coffee!! I received a bag of the Sumatra as a Christmas gift (THANK…read moreYOU Mr. & Mrs. Claus!) I don't have my grinder at the office so I had to patiently endure the wonderful aroma until I got home. My car ride was heavenly - that's how fresh and full of taste these beans are - the aroma filled my car from inside the coffee bag that was inside my work bag! Drinking this wonderful coffee is an experience if you love coffee - smooth and complex without bitterness. Definitely buying more after I finish this bag - which I'm sure will be soon!

Blue Mind was stop #3 on a recent coffee crawl that my wife and I participated in. From the…read moreoutside, we were a bit unsure of the "vibes," but upon entering, we quickly felt warm and at ease. With comfy chairs and long tables for working or socializing, Blue Mind offers a calm, inviting setting. My wife enjoyed an iced vanilla caramel latte that she deemed "super good." I sipped on a hot honeycomb latte, which had a great balance of bitter and sweet. This was a relaxing spot to enjoy our drinks and dive into our books for a solid hour.

Great local spot and one of my go to's when I'm in the area. There's enough space for you to meetup…read moreor come in and work from there. I'm always running into someone I know. Great spot. There is parking in the back.

OK... soooooo I Don't Like Coffee... well, I love the smell…read moreand can drink the doctored up versions of "coffee"... but have never liked a plain dark coffee I've every tasted UNTIL I was stopped in my tracks last year at the Yelp's Totally Bazaar when I sampled Limelight Coffee Roasted - MY MORNING COMMUTE (the blue bag) Which is "Bright and Lively" is a positive way to start your day with a cup of My Morning Commute. A blend of bright Latin American coffees with a touch of fruit in the finish. Great as drip or any pourover! I NEVER would have thought I would have liked black coffee... but this one is SO SO SO Good! The Roaster I talked to at the event is so kind and fun and does just an amazing job roasting to make this coffee so good! This coffee can be purchased at Good EArth, Earth Fare, Market District, Green Bean Delivery, Goose the Market and more! GET YOUR DRINK ON!! YUM!

OK! I just have to brag about this coffee!! First, my husband absolutely love it and he is a major…read moreweirdo about drinking coffee, then my step mom came over for dinner and asked for coffee and wanted to know where I got it... THEN I had a business adviser come over for a meeting who is from Barcelona and she said she usually never accepts coffee because she doesn't like "American coffee" and she wanted a second cup! If that doesn't tell you how good this coffee is than I don't know what will! Great job guys!!

Tidbit! If you're looking for a spot to work, get here early to snag one of the few spots with…read moreoutlets. Otherwise, prepare yourself for comfy and cozy. This spot is just off the creek, with a decent parking lot and a drive through. It has a deeper warmer green than a Starbucks, and it draws a much warmer crowd too. We chatted often with the people in this shop! And we visited twice. How welcoming is that? The breakfast burrito is nothing flashy, but definitely warm gooey goodness. What sets it apart is the sauce: creamy, gently spiced, something like a seasoned mayo but not spicy. Coffee, of course, is the backbone here, and it's handled with a kind of calm precision. Our barista kindly alerted my partner and me that a warm blueberry latte would have oatmeal because of course the blueberry curdles regular milk. It was great attention to detail, and it's why we came back again and again during our week long trip. They had a special for every day! Shout out to the orange blossom latte which made me feel like a fairy amidst the city's tulips.

I love that this location has a drive thru! If you are still wanting to drink local coffee in…read moreIndianapolis, but need that convenience this is the place. I tried the Brown sugar macchiato from the spring menu and it was great! They have a LOT of syrups available to customize your favorite drinks. There are still seats and tables inside too if you prefer to go in. Parking lot attached so very easy to visit!

It's worth trip to just walk in the front door and breathe in... I followed this listing to seek…read morethe La Crema... it's very good and creamy. I got to talk to gentleman who gave me a little information on bean blends and the broad array of single bean varieties they have. I have found myself loving medium roasts for texture and taste from my expresso and using darkers for lattes. I am a fan!

4.5 stars Julian's…read morehas excellent coffee. I bought a bag of Takengon/Sumatra and a bag of Papua New Guinea, and they were both perfect. I tend to like coffee that's well balanced, medium roast, and not too acidic, and they had a wide variety. It would be nice if you could buy just a cup of coffee, as I'm usually in the mood for a cup when I go to buy in bulk. Also, I wish they were more covid-conscious, as the woman working there didn't have her mask over her nose, and she kept getting too close and touching me. (Nothing inappropriate, but in the times of a global pandemic, I don't want strangers touching me.) I will definitely be back, but PLEASE be more conscious of the health situation!

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.

I love Tinker Coffee and this spot is no exception to their overall brand. I love that they have…read moretaken an old building and re-purposed it but also calling it The Firehouse as a nod to its history. It is a bit challenging to find parking but there are a few spots in front. I parked down the street and walked which is always an option. There are a few stairs to get in but also a ramp, and the set up has a nice aisle like space for the line and plenty of tables and chairs. It can be quite loud so keep that in mind if you want a quieter reflection time, and maybe take it to go or sit outside. They have various food items but I absolutely LOVE their peanut butter energy balls! In fact that is why I came to this location as this is where the magic happens. They make them here and send them to other Tinker locations! They are the perfect blend of savory and a tad sweet and go super well with their coffee and/or London Fog tea. Yum! I will freely admit to buying all they had on hand, and now can enjoy them at home. Yay! It is a very busy spot so not the friendliest of staff, but assumed they were already hassled from the morning. It was a great spot to meet a friend and enjoy the patio and some tea/coffee. I would for sure go back and even bring a friend! In fact I've already mentioned it to several people as a potential meet up spot! Definitely something to enjoy!

I got a piece of coffee cake, which was huge, and a regular latte! The latte was very good with a…read moretasty roast and the coffee cake was delicious as well. I love the fact that they roast all of their own coffee beans in-house, right where you can see it. You don't see that very often! I recommend it!

It doesn't really seem like they're interested in serving people anymore. Over the last year…read morethey've replaced all the cozy seating with hard plastic cheap chairs. No one welcomes you when you come in. They've completely blocked off the coffee bar giving a get your coffee and get out vibes. The owner is... I don't know mad about something. I was there about a month ago and owner sat in the only comfy seating area left. I asked for the other seat and he said that's fine but I'm taking a call. Continued to loudly talk on Skype for 30 / 60 min, but if you've been in Helm you know there's no where you could have sat and not heard him. Today I was not welcomed in. Then that same manager and I think the other manager or head roaster were having maybe some dispute that required cussing at the coffee. Usually I would go to the manager owner before but when the issue is because of them. Unfortunate because it's close to our house but it just seems like they really don't like people in general.

Nestled into the Carmel Arts & Design District, a sweet little spot for work/study (and 3 others…read morearound Indy to meet or make new friends!). I love the friendly collegiate vibe of this location serving my new favorite LAVENDER HAZE Latte - delicately floral, roasty, and RICH with flavor. All the good feels right here or on subscription (and wholesale!) to go!!

Continuing my quest of trying all the coffeeshops in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas and it…read moretook me to Indie Coffee Roasters in Carmel. I got one of their house lattes. I thought it was fairly small compared to other places and I really didn't taste any of the additional flavors, just coffee and milk. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly and the service was fast, but I wasn't really wowed by the coffee so I'm not sure this is going to be someplace that I go back to.