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Gaia Cafe and Botanical

4.1 (21 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Sana K.

Got the lavender haze, Pisces blue lagoon, and Carmel capp. All were delicious! The blue lagoon was pretty and tasty. The lavender haze feels like a warm hug. Customer service is good. Be patient as there is only 1 person making drinks. Support local!! Cute drink cover stickers.

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Luke W.

I miss Bee Coffee but this strip mall espresso bar and colorful renovated barn hole in the wall gives the same buzz! I dropped in for a quick pre performance perk, drooled over the autumn specialty lattes, found myself stuck with the jasmine amaretto as one I've never sipped before. Staff was polite and patient with my menu scouting. This hive has all the sweet cozy woody mood of old fashioned Democrats. I enjoyed good wifi too but wished the laptop table was closer to hand. Didn't see the back room with actual tables til I was all spread out, my large house crafted caffeine nectar showed up looking like a James Webb space swirl. A quick dive gave all the good hints for java and handmade syrups playing well together, so good, this Indianapolis cafe scene rules and here's to another fantastic must try option alongside Blue Mind, Rabble, Commissary, and Bovaconti!

Exterior - so inviting!
Nicole H.

This is a delightful space! I decided to come here because their website was very LGBTQ+ friendly and I love the botanical theme. I called ahead to make sure they had lavender lattes since I couldn't find the menu online, and the person was very nice and said yes. The location used to be Bee Coffee & ROasters but they closed. Their barista at the time decided she wanted to open a coffee shop there, and did! The barista was super friendly and gave me a frequent-use punch card for rewards (yay free things-eventually). She said they make their own lavender syrup, and I can tell! It was very good. I would probably only rec this place and Mocha Nut on the south side that actually makes good lavender letters. The interior is SO cute. I wish I lived closer so I could come all the time! Lots of nice seating options. You must go here - great service, great coffee, and great adorable space to be in.

Blueberry muffin
Alexa C.

Love this place! They have great food and coffee and are always very sweet! I used to come here to study occasionally but they close at 2-3 now so I only go in the mornings. Service is always great and quick and they also made my dog the cutest pup cup. The ambiance I will say the decor in there is different but it's very chill and a good study environment/pretty quiet.

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Saba K.

In a strip mall on the corner of 56th and Lafayette road. Service is quick and sweet. Straightforward coffee stop with some good flavors to choose from. The veggie croissant is delicious. Get it with the sriracha honey. Inside has good seating for waiting and some books in the back of the store. Will be back!

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7 months ago

The coffee and atmosphere was great! I had a latte, and it was the best one I've had in a long time. Fast service, too.

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Worst Latte I've EVER had. Grabbed iced and hot before a race. All were terrible. Threw them away after one drink.

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2 years ago

Great coffee, quickly prepared at a great price! Patient, helpful barista! What more could you want?

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“We got a teddy graham latte and matcha latte to go - they were tasty, and not too sweet, which we appreciated.”

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Tinker Coffee - The Firehouse - Hot 5 spice latte

Tinker Coffee - The Firehouse

4.6(48 reviews)
5.5 mi•Butler-Tarkington
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When I think about coffee in Indy, I think of Tinker Coffee. They have been a staple and have their…read moreown roasting facility. I love that they make their own syrups and always have fun speciality drinks. The quality and consistency is something I really appreciate and helps them stand out. I love that they gave new life to this old historic building. It was so busy, and full of happy customers.

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!

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Tinker Coffee - The Firehouse - Seating

Seating

Tinker Coffee - The Firehouse - Cappuccino and blueberry muffin

Cappuccino and blueberry muffin

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Founders Grounds Coffee - Blueberry muffin

Founders Grounds Coffee

4.9(82 reviews)
4.6 mi
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Cool vibe, great food, yummy drinks and a very big menu! Right across the street from the track and…read moresits in Main St. this place has neighborhood coffee/eatery vibes. I got the Ice Ice Baby cold brew minus the cookie dough syrup and it was heavenly. My son got the President and he loved it. So many drinks to choose from-quite dizzying in fact. I would suggest taking a look before you go so you have an idea. My youngest got the pretzel ring. Omg. The pretzel was sooooo soft and the cheese was like a sauce- runny and absolutely out of this world. Not the yellow thick cheese you so frequently get with a pretzel. The other kid got the avocado bagel and loved it. We will be back. There's so much more to try. Wait wasn't too bad for a bustling Sunday.

There arent enough adjectives I can throw out to express how much i just LOVE Founders/Speedway…read moreCity Garage! It is a 2nd home for me. I find such happiness everytime I visit, whether its taking it to go, to work remote for the afternoon. The employees are like family too, I get hugs, keep up with their accomplishments and schooling, etc. They have a new summer menu of drinks to try that look so yummy! They're also doing more food specials throughout the week of new foods to try too! Trust me, you'll love whatever u decide to try!

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Founders Grounds Coffee - Nice line, goes so quick! Don't let this deter u! They're worth the wait!!

Nice line, goes so quick! Don't let this deter u! They're worth the wait!!

Founders Grounds Coffee - I'm loving this vibe!!

I'm loving this vibe!!

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Worth the wait!

Som Coffee Shop

Som Coffee Shop

4.8(6 reviews)
6.8 mi

I am not normally a coffee drinker, but I was with one of my friends and we had time to kill and he…read morewant some coffee. He did not want a big chain coffee, so we ended up here. This is a nice minority owned small business that serves coffee and pastries. The owner was running things while I was there and he was very friendly and helpful. The shop is kind of retro and has a small dining area that you can enjoy your purchases it. I will admit, the pastries did not look too appealing to me. They looked like they had been there a while. They have a small coffee menu that is direct and to the point. My friend order a coffee Americano and I asked the barista for something sweet and tasty. He suggested a Somali tea. It did not take long for us to get our drinks. My friend said his was good. Much better than the chain coffee shop that starts with S. Mine was good too. It was piping hot. I had to let it cool down a bit, before I could fully enjoy it. This shop has some very reasonable prices. You can't beat them. It has great ownership and a cozy/quaint dining area. I recommend checking this place out if you are in the area.

I love this hidden gem on Indianapolis' west side. My favorite coffee in the entire city is their…read morespicy one, which is an instant mood lifter and feels like it has medicinal properties! Perfect for a cold winter day. I also like trying the variety of Somalian baked goods. They are not as sweet as American ones, which I appreciate, but they are delicious and keep me coming back for more. The coffee shop is small, but inviting, and it's a special place that is worth a visit.

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Som Coffee Shop - Quaint little coffee shop

Quaint little coffee shop

Som Coffee Shop
Som Coffee Shop

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Mansion Society - Lattes at this coffee shop never disappoint

Mansion Society

4.5(109 reviews)
6.4 mi

Stopped at mansion society for a coffee and was surprised that there was a coffee shop inside of an…read moreapt complex, but the coffee shop itself was very cute and had ample parking. FYI to those who may have a physical handicap the prevents climbing steps, there are 2 sets of steps to enter the building, I didn't see any handicap accessible entry when I went there. The area to order coffee was really small and could comfortably fit about 5 people in the line inside the ordering station. There were places to stand in the foyer to wait as well, but in my opinion even though there is an open space in the foyer you could be potentially blocking someone's walking space since the ordering station is next to the entrance and the seating areas are in the entryway. I ordered their seasonal From the Past Latte w/ matcha and whole milk. They mentioned that the wait time to receive the drink was 10 minutes, which was understandable with how busy they were, but to my surprise I actually received my drink in half that time. The drink tasted great and if I was still in the area I'd go there again. I definitely noticed for such a small space, the staff were efficient and moved quickly to get everyone their correct orders. All of them were very cordial and professional as well, so that was appreciated.

I saw this coffee spot as a top hidden gem so my pig and I ventured out to check it out on a random…read moreSunday. Cute place however I was a bit thrown off upon arriving. It is an apartment building. I didn't do my research prior but learned that it used to be a psych ward. Kinda cool. I got their seasonal coconut lavender latte and a signature Sammy. The drink was great, the sandwich took way too long to prepare (we're talking 30 minutes, no joke). I was only annoyed bc I was so hungry, other than that- I didn't care about the wait bc I had nowhere to be. Overall- If I was in the neighborhood and craving a yummy coff treat, I'd return- I did really like my drink.

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Mansion Society - Dining/ seating area

Dining/ seating area

Mansion Society - Pumpkin chai bread

Pumpkin chai bread

Mansion Society - Cappuccino

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Coat Check Coffee - A work of art, and delicious!! Lavender Latte w oat milk

Coat Check Coffee

4.6(641 reviews)
8.0 mi•Mass Ave, Renaissance Place, Mile Square
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2nd time visiting this place- the first time my friend ordered the ginger latte and she was in…read morelove! 2 years later we got to visit again this past weekend and it did not disappoint! My friends both got the ginger lattes and I got a tiramisu latte. Flavor and balance was really good, service was pretty fast, plenty of seating, and beautiful interior/exterior. Many people were doing work or reading, there's artwork that you can peruse. Very cute for a coffee shop date or studying/working, All in an older building that still has a lot of life- that also gives life to the people that walk in and out.

Tried the butterscotch latte and it was delicious! There was a little bit of a wait after ordering…read morebut this coffee shop is located in a historic building, so lots of things to look at and read while waiting. There is space to work and many people were on laptops, but I grabbed my drink to go. You'll have to go up a set of stairs to get to the coffee shop, so be mindful of that. It's also kind of warm - they had a bunch of loud fans going. I don't know if that's just because it's summertime and the building is old and harder to cool or if they had water damage from all the rain and are drying out. It didn't bother me but noting that in case it does bother others.

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Coat Check Coffee - Overview

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Coat Check Coffee - Entrance (when entering from outside, go up the stairs to the left)

Entrance (when entering from outside, go up the stairs to the left)

Coat Check Coffee - You can't go wrong with their vegan cakes

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Gaia Cafe and Botanical - coffee - Updated October 2026

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