I was in the area looking for a good cup of coffee and stumbled across this local gem. They've been open for four years, and from the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly hello. Cynthia helped me and after I told her it was my first visit, she shared a little about the business. They roast their own coffee beans on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is why they're only open Wednesday through Sunday. There is parking on both sides of the building, but there aren't many spaces. Thankfully, there's also free street parking nearby. Inside, they have an ample amount of seating if you want to enjoy your drink there, along with two restrooms. The space has a clean, neutral vibe with live plants that makes it a relaxing place to hang out. I love the plants, makes for a refreshing energy. I ordered a latte with oat milk and vanilla bean syrup. Cynthia mentioned that all of their syrups are made in house, which made the drink feel even more special. My latte was served in the cutest cup with beautiful latte art, it was definitely picture worthy! It tasted amazing, exactly what I was shooting for. My drink was $7.08 before tip, which isn't bad for the quality. If you're looking for a quality latte, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere, I'd recommend stopping by. read more

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Got the hot ube latte. Love the cute little cup it comes in but was also surprised at how tiny it was! It was good but nothing special. I liked the sense of community this place has. You can tell they have their regulars and their baristas care about the drinks they put out. Service was great when I stopped by. The study space is pretty limited here. They did have one large table which I was able to snag a seat at since I was one of the first to arrive but it does get packed fairly quickly. read more

Helm Coffee - Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It doesn't really seem like they're interested in serving people anymore. Over the last year they'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. read more

Garfield Park gem! A quaint minimalist space that offers places to chat and work. A garage door that opens in the warm weather. The star of the show is the coffee. I got an iced vanilla latte and it is so incredibly delicious. You can tell they truly understand coffee and espresso. The staff were lovely and easy to chat with and I loved the compostable cup (that was actually sturdy and won't crumble into nasty pieces while you're finishing your drink). A fantastic place to grab a coffee and I will definitely be back! read more

Helm Coffee - Inside view of Helm Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Forgot to take any pictures but this coffee place is cozy and authentically cares about their coffee! No fufu things that make coffee not coffee anymore, very simple coffee shop that is very knowledgeable about their coffee The baristas were great and helpful. This place is very very environmentally conscious so their cups are very compostable maybe too good! read more

I got a piece of coffee cake, which was huge, and a regular latte! The latte was very good with a tasty 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! read more

Helm Coffee - Bags of coffee, coffee roaster, and supplies. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I tried the iced ube and thought it was good overall. Nothing really stood out, but I would've liked it just a touch sweeter. Still, Helm made for a nice, relaxing vibe. read more

Helm Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Five stars. If you love coffee in Indy, then you must go here. It's that simple. There are only two coffee shops I know that are this good and this is one of them. Helm is in a league of its own. I got a pour over coffee. They have several roasts available and the baristas are very knowledgeable about each one. They make the pour over in front of you at a coffee bar. They use a great consistent technique for the pour over. I heard the baristas talking about it and they definitely have this down to a science to get the perfect cup every time. This is in contention for the best cup of coffee commercially available in the city. There's only one other place that's even close. You MUST try the pour over here. Everything else is great, too. I also ordered some lemon poppy seed loaf. That was amazing. My girlfriend got an Ube latte that I tried. It was good, too. There's lots of bright, open space inside to sit and enjoy your coffee. Finally, this is near the Raymond street BRT stop, Garfield Park, I-65, and the pleasant run bike trail. There's a small parking lot that wraps around the building, too. It's a great location that's easy to get to in many different ways. They do have an ADA accessible entrance, too. I'm not in need of that, so I don't know how good it is. However many places on that side of town don't always try to comply with the ADA. Five stars. Easily in the top two coffee shops on Indy. You need to go. read more

Helm Coffee - Pour over and a lemon poppy seed slice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One word: Wow. My brother has always joked that I've experienced more of the world than my own city, which is probably more true than not. So today, we visited Helm. The notes in everything we tried - amazing. Highly recommend giving this place a try. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. read more

Helm Coffee - Pour over, espresso, drip. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great ambiance! It's comfortable and friendly. Also a great place to visit before your walk to Garfield Park on a Saturday morning.

Wow this was amazing, surprise street side building right on my way to a gig, dipped in right in time before they closed, I found a fun loving barista cleaning up and eventually putting together my ube latte. Loved the discount for my brought in cup, it is good enough on tables and couches but my back would be sore after long crouching to my laptop. I loved the espresso and ube, always my go to when it appears on a menu. Can definitely recommend! read more

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Chill spot. Perfect to grab some coffee and bring your laptop. Nice and friendly service. Would definitely come back with friends. read more

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Went in on a sleepy Sunday morning, barista was very friendly and greeted us right away. They roast their own beans which I love. Quiet simple atmosphere with several different styles of seating. Street parking. Homemade syrups including Ube which is made from local cookies. Barista took her time to make high quality lattes and even walked them over to my husband and I. Will plan to return! read more

Helm Coffee - Regular latte and Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Stopped in for a quick coffee and didn't want to leave. Warm and friendly ambiance with minimal wait time. Coffee shops like these are what make Indy Indie! Coffee is phenomenal - definitely will return. read more

Helm makes a fantastic cortado, truly one of the best I've had. The coffee itself is smooth, rich, and absolutely worth ordering. That said, parking can be a challenge, and the interior feels a bit sparse, with limited attention given to décor or overall atmosphere. Prices run a little high, but the quality of the coffee does deliver. Overall, a great stop for a serious espresso, just not the coziest place to linger. read more

Chill coffee bar. Reusable glass jars for coffee. Inviting staff with excellent caffeine options. My ube latte with oat milk was bussin' read more

Helm Coffee - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I actually visited Helm coffee for the first time after hours for an event with a couple of Indianapolis organizations that I am proud to support. so full disclosure, I cannot speak on the service or the food. I can only speak on the ambience and what I know about the business. I've learned that Helm Coffee is a woman and LGBTQ plus owned coffee roasters and café. Their tagline is "spreading the love of great coffee through kindness and connection." Gawwwd, I love that! It makes total sense that the two organizations I was with that evening decided to meet in this space. Their mission and purpose align so well with what we were doing. The physical space inside is beautiful and inviting. The restrooms are all gender, and easy & free parking to the left side of the building. I don't do a lot of business in fountain Square just because of where I live up on the north east side, but going forward, I'm very excited to visit Helm Coffee during normal business hours and support them. read more

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Great to see this addition to the Garfield Park neighborhood. It seems like every time I turn around there are new wonderful additions to the neighborhood. I feel like I'm late to the party on discovering Helm and actually only found out about it from a recent Cafe Babette pop up. I worked from the counter, enjoyed my chai tea and then picked up some coffee beans and pastries for the road. Side note- also jazzed to know that Cafe Babette will be opening up their own spot down the road in 2024. Helm Coffee nails the inclusive, and inviting coffee shop atmosphere. The space is flooded with natural light thanks to the pull up garage doors and light and airy decor. Even the bathroom was pretty and well-designed. We also thought the beans were exceptional and enjoyed them over the course of the next week at home. read more

Helm is definitely not a place to pass up. They serve their coffees in glass jars, which can be reused or returned for a zero waste experience. I had a delicious pour over coffee. The barista was very helpful in helping me figure out what coffee to try. You can tell of their dedication to sustainability and also proud in their roasts. I loved the more chill inclusive vibes and can't wait to revisit. read more

Helm Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Helm is a newer coffee shop in Garfield Park. I have been negligent in visiting any new coffee shops south of downtown but so glad I visited. It's a great place for a bright and sunny late winter Sunday morning coffee with a friend. They have a Ube syrup from Salamat cookies right now and who can resist. I've had Salamat's version of an iced Ube latte but this was more traditional and oh so good! They participate in the same glass jar program as Amberson and have Leviathan baked goods and have live music?! Say less. They offered to warm up my almond croissant which made a great pastry even better and I'll accept no less going forward. Comfy couches and great atmosphere make this a must stop. They also have a Jeni's ice cream freezer in the store. What a flex! read more

Helm Coffee - Almond croissant from Leviathan and Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Visited Helm Coffee on a recent trip to Indianapolis and absolutely fell in love with the place. The vibe in the coffee shop is top notch and a large garage door facade brightens up the space well. There are cozy seating arrangements available at Helm and we opted to have our coffee at the shop and enjoy the space. To the left of the space is the counter where ordering can be done; to the right hand side is the coffee roasting station. The staff was warm and inviting and made the trip all that much more enjoyable. I opted for a maple latte which was crafted with precision and was absolutely delicious. My two travel partners each had a cup of coffee which was freshly brewed while we were ordering and refills of the drip coffee while there only run $1. In addition to our coffee purchases enjoyed while there, I also purchased a bag of their freshly roasted coffee to bring home with me, as well. Can't wait to brew it up shortly! If Helm Coffee was in my own local neighborhood, this would be the kind of place I could visit each day. If ever back in Indianapolis, I'll certainly be visiting Helm Coffee again! read more

Helm Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The mission of Helm Coffee is to spread love through coffee and that is exactly what you get when you walk through the door! They take all are welcome to heart and you can feel how staff truly love this coffee and want to make your day a little bright with each cup. The parking lot is a little small, but there is plenty of free street parking! They are closed M/T/W. This a pet friendly establishment and they even had live music when I stopped in! I was so disappointed I couldn't stay and had to get my order to go, the music was fantastic and perfect for a lovely Sunday morning! I opted for the cascara fizz which even a non coffee drinker would enjoy! I also love they promote sustainability by serving drinks in glass jars. They do charge $1 for this, but that is waived when you return a jar. This. Is. A. Must. Stop!!! read more

Helm Coffee - Cascara Fizz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I stopped by on my way to IND airport to try a nice local coffee spot as a traveler. It's located a couple blocks away from a park, which I definitely took advantage of! Overall, it was a nice place I would love to come back to if I'm in the area. The coffee was great, friendly service, and pretty quick even on a day they had a busy pop-up shop inside! What I found really awesome is that they only provide reusable glass jars for your drinks. If you return them the next time you visit (or bring your own container), they give you $1 off! I didn't know they were zero waste when looking for this place, but I'm glad I found it! Definitely the type of place I'd love to frequent if I were a local! So if you're also just visiting, I'd recommend bringing a container (luckily I had one) so you don't have to worry about recycling the glass jar on-the-go. read more

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Delicious hand crafted coffee! The menu is relatively minimal but the quality is excellent. Plenty of seating and cutely decorated. Parking is available on the street and they also have a small parking lot. The roaster is out in the open which I think is cool. Staff are friendly and the service is great! We had a cold brew and hand poured coffee, both tasted great and were served with style. read more

Such a sweet coffee shop! This ambiance is very relaxing. We sat at the coffee bar and the OWNER Jillion was very kind and took great care of us! The coffee and apple fritter was delicious. We saw a lot of locals come in with reusable cups to fill up their brew. We also saw a few doggies stop in which was adorable!! Highly recommend checking this place out and the Helms Instagram page to see their upcoming events they recently did a clothes swap and have upcoming events with other local businesses - so cool! Cheers! read more

Framed with plants and pillows, the furniture is comfy and cozy. The menu is perfectly sized to have options for everyone but not too many options. I was impressed with the pastry selection, including an almond croissant, cranberry bread, and more. The live acoustic music was a pleasant surprise on a Sunday morning. This business thinks of the little hospitable things, like ensuring their is signage pointing to the accessible door and making kids and pets feel welcome. When I went, the business was out of disposable cups, so I was automatically charged the $1 deposit for a glass. You may return at a different time with the glass to take off $1. Parking is free around Garfield Park area. After grabbing coffee, you can easily visit Garfield Park Conservatory or Garfield Brewery. read more

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My husband and I were in the area and wanted to try a new to us coffee shop. We couldn't pass up this place after all of the reviews here on Yelp. I knew I had to get it when I saw Ube on the menu! You don't see that in many coffee shops. Mine had the perfect amount of Ube flavor which paired nicely with the coffee. Of course you can't pass up the gorgeous latte art either. read more

Helm Coffee - Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One of my favorite roasters in indy. Competition grade. Specialize in predominantly light roasts though generally have one dark available. As a fan of light roasts such as Ethiopian and Columbian, this naturally is right up my alley. They have pints of Jenny's ice cream out of Chicago. If a "weakness" exists, would be food items otherwise. Leviathan bakery goods are featured though limited selection. Otherwise, the ambiance is laid back and friendly staff that are coffee conissuars themselves. Pour overs are what they do best featuring various single origins. Espresso drinks, drip and cold brew also available. read more

Super friendly staff that love their job and love working together. It's alsp pet friendly. Lots of comfortable seating. They have a select coffee menu, but it's good. Pour overs, lattes, Chai, americano and cold brew. They charge an extra $1 for each drink because they serve in a glass bottle that you take home. If you return with it, no $1 charge. Promoting reusabilty. Lovely neighborhood coffee spot near Garfield Park. read more

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Very inviting coffee shop! The barista was very sweet and even brought my drink over to me when it was ready. I sat on their couch and read a book for 2 hours while enjoying my iced vanilla latte. Parking was easy too, there's a small parking lot to the side and lots of street parking available. Will definitely return whenever I'm by Garfield Park again! read more

Bring your own cup because this coffee place has it made. They don't do traditional to go cups and the coffee menu is limited to making the best cup of coffee. When I say the best cup of coffee, I mean it. First time I came, I just got what was on tap and my socks were blown off. I didn't have a to go cup but I go the glass refill. Now that I'm back again, I brought my own cup and got a pour over. The tasting notes match the brew. Also the atmosphere here feels so welcoming and fantastic. I highly recommend! read more

Helm Coffee - Pour over setup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I ordered an Ube latte and spice bread. The barista was really kind. The place was a converted garage and comfortable. I sat at the "bar" area. At first, they were unsure if they could take cash but they acquiesced. I really felt nice here. read more

Helm Coffee - Seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I went to this coffee shop and grabbed a maple, brown sugar, cold brew with a splash of oat milk. It was divine. Perfectly balanced. The staff there was very friendly and it had a comfy/industrial field. I love that they have the glass reusable jars to further help save this planet! It is definitely pricey, but it's got good vibes and great coffee. I went in the middle of the day, so I don't think it was super busy and I found street parking fairly easily. This part of Shelby Street isn't too busy so street parking should be easy to find if you end up checking it out! read more

Helm Coffee - Main area with garage door open - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Love trying out new coffee shops when I can and this one did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, great coffee and perfect environment for meeting a friend to network. This coffee shop appeared to be pet-friendly as there were a few dogs that came in with their owners and even one dog would occasionally gently nudge us for a head rub. The coffee menu is small, which I preferred because large drink menus can be overwhelming and make me indecisive. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be a repeat customer in the near future. read more

Helm Coffee is a LGBTQ+ women-owned coffee roster that opened just a few months ago next to Garfield Park. Since the first time I visited, it entered my top 3 list of favorite coffee shops in Indy, for three reasons: 1) their coffee is truly top-notch. When you try their drip coffee - if you're a coffee lover like me - you can really appreciate how great their coffee is. Must have is also their Maple Brown Sugar Cold Brew, I think the best I've ever had in town. 2) the vibes are cozy, welcoming and inclusive. With simple but very well curated internal design, the space at Helm Coffee will make you feel welcomed right by when you walk in. Whether you sit at the counter, or at the comfy arm chairs, you'll feel in a cozy living room surrounded by nice people. Perfect for working, relaxing or catching up with a friend. Also kiddo and pet-friendly are a plus! 3) their inclusive nature have attracted other businesses and artist to collaborate and Helm Coffee offers a lot of cool events/activities. From Pilates on Fridays to live chill music on Sunday mornings and a variety of different pop-up events with local artists and businesses. Definitely a gem in the Coffee shops scene in Indy! read more

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My wife and I love Helm!! Super cute atmosphere, kind employees, and great drinks. Got an iced oat milk ube latte and it was so good.

If you're looking for frill-free coffee that is delicious and served with a smile this is the place for you. Wife duo Jill & Carol opened this brightly decorated, warm & inviting coffee shop in Garfield Park and it's the perfect addition to the neighborhood. Pet and kiddo friendly, this open concept shop features large tables for working & caffeinating, couches for comfy sipping or a coffee bar to watch the magic happen. They make their chai tea in house each morning and is perfect with a splash of creamy oat milk. They also serve pour over coffee that gives you a coffee tasting experience unmatched by the frills of milks or syrups to distract from the coffee's natural flavor notes. On Friday's they even have a Pilates mat class taught by Era Pilates. Supporting local never felt and tasted so good for this woman-owned & LGBTQ+ owned biz. read more

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Great coffee, service and welcoming vibe! They use glass container like Amberson's for the environment. All staffs are very kind and helpful. Very open space with lots of natural lights. Pups and kids are welcome. read more

Helm Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This coffee shop has been open for 6 months and is delicious! Their service is top notch and the man behind the counter very graciously walked me through everything they have. If you need a positive pick me up with a cozy, inviting ambiance then this is the place for you! read more

Helm Coffee - Plain croissant with sugar cookie oat milk latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I really wanted to like this place but their coffee isn't good.. tip for the baristas lower the espresso grind to a finer grind because the coffee is bitter and doesn't have that fresh coffee smell. the atmosphere is lovely though. read more