Got the hot ube latte. Love the cute little cup it comes in but was also surprised at how tiny it…read morewas! 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.

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.

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.

Last week was my first time visiting this coffee shop with my daughter. First coming in, it has a…read morelot of natural sunlight and the staff greets you immediately. It wasn't too loud but there were a lot of students/remote workers in the sitting areas. They have two different areas to sit just in case the front area is full. I like how they have lounge chairs, long tables and single, two seating tables to welcome small conference like gathers or an individual meeting setting. They also have a large conference room in the back that looked like it was for larger, private meetings ( I didn't ask if you would need to book a time or reserve that space or not, but it wouldn't hurt to ask!). My daughter had the matcha latte and I had the honeycomb espresso latte. Both were really good. I liked that they ask if you would like sweetener in the matcha latte and that they have a couple of different options, my daughter chose the vanilla flavor. We both ordered ours hot and they both came with beautiful latte art. I like that they have a community chalkboard in the back, that is open for customers to post local community events, motivational/ inspirational quotes, and other helpful information and tips. They have one restroom but it is very big. Parking is located in the back and is free but with the other sounding businesses it seems like it could fill up fast depending on the time and day.

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!

Local coffe shop with a "help your neighbor" vibe that encourages kindness…read more One of the best things they offer is a pay-it-forward coffee program. Customers can purchase a cup of coffee for someone in the community--a neighbor, civil servant, dog walker, or anyone who might need a little boost. Once you buy it, a Post-it note is added to a community board, and anyone who comes in can take a note and redeem it for that prepaid cup of coffee. It's a simple but great way to brighten someone's day anonymously, because you never know how much one cup of coffee might mean to someone. During my visit, I tried their Latte of the Month, which featured caramel, mocha, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and sprinkles. It was a fun drink.

Great as ever! Love having such an awesome spot in the Bates Hendricks neighborhood. Love the…read moreroseberry chai, earl grey latte, and, more recently, the April Showers sparkling drink! Very refreshing, flavorful, and with a hint of bubbles.

I asked a group of local women for a coffee shop recommendation in the Nora area and basically…read moreevery single lady said Illumine. Of course, I had to check it out. I had my three year old with me so we ordered the blackberry brown sugar latte and a kids hot chocolate. She picked out a blueberry muffin and I had a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. That muffin? Excellent. I was honestly a little jealous I couldn't steal it from her. My sandwich was great, exactly what you'd expect from the name. I really enjoyed the latte! It's not a flavor I'd normally go for and almost went for the cookie butter latte but I'm glad I tried something new. As for the hot chocolate--I've never seen my child finish a hot chocolate. Ever. She inhaled it. The shop itself was way bigger than I expected. Super welcoming and open with plenty of space and seating. It was pretty crowded but there was also still plenty of seating. We ended up sitting close to the register (I let my daughter choose where we sat) and the people behind the register were on top of it. One person overheard me tell my daughter I needed to go ask for a to go box and they grabbed one without me having to even get up. They were very kind and attentive! I really appreciated how welcoming the atmosphere was. I'm looking forward to going back soon!

Blackberry brown sugar coffee, fire. We had delicious…read morechocolate and sugar croissant as well as egg sandwiches on bakery sourdough bread. All our coffees were brewed with love and joy, yum!!! Fantastic service. We got it to go but it is a peaceful, quiet place for a lovely breakfast with a loved one! Enjoy!

This little gem is exactly what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. I took two steps inside and felt…read morelike I was at home. The vibes are straight up moody, in the best way possible. Twinkle lights, a neon sign with the phrase "stay wild," plants everywhere and I mean everywhere! Little things that I noticed and loved included a table with a community puzzle and some board/card games, very cool artwork on the walls, and hints of Halloween (skeletons and skulls), my favorite. The community feeling was also very obvious. Everyone was friendly, there were so many cute dogs and people waving and saying hi to each other as they came and went. I loved it. Now, on to the coffee... I was going to be staying put for a while before jumping on the road for a three hour drive so I ended up getting two of their seasonal drinks and a pastry. I always go for the seasonal options and they had several good ones to try. I started with the "peelin' so good," a banana and caramel latte with strawberry drizzle. I opted to get it with oat milk. Oh my goodness, it was so good. You might question banana in a latte, but I've been seeing them pop up everywhere and it was delicious. I also got a babka pastry, which I had never heard of before. It's pretty much a braided roll mixed with a sticky bun. It had cinnamon in it and a syrup over it. I snacked on that while I was there and finished it in my car. Super tasty! Before I left I got the "beez nutz" latte because I knew I would need help staying awake while driving for three hours. It was a honey latte with a peanut butter cold foam. Also delicious. I sipped down every drop. This shop is the perfect mix of dark whimsy, community, and coffee. A special place indeed. Give them a visit!

Great coffee shop. The owners of this "new" coffee shop bought Coal Yard and it's better than ever…read more I got a Marshmallow cold foam cold brew. It was great and they let me bring my own cup! All of their coffee I have had has been great. They have a limited selection of pastries, too. The inside is very cozy. There are plenty of seats. The service has always been friendly and quick. Visit this coffee shop if you are in Irvington

It's been awhile since I've been back here and it felt great to return…read more I missed the bright lighting, friendly staff, and tasty coffee. I've never had a bad experience here. Thanks Quills!

Have only been here two or three times. I found the coffee a little underwhelming. Will try it one…read moremore time and see if I find something I like. Coffee 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 2/5

Cute walk up coffee shop! You will order at the window and there is a little seating outside or…read moretake your drink to go. I got the seasonal french toast dirty chai. They have a variety of coffees, teas and matcha both hot and iced. This drink was $8 and most seem to be in the $6 - $8 range.

Goodness gracious--The Selene is absolutely precious! Their specialty seasonal drink, the Cherry…read morePie Iced Latte, was hands down one of the best I've had. I was so happy to finally stop by and check this place out. They offer window ordering, but because of the weather they kindly invited us inside, which was such a treat. The café is tucked inside a salon that is incredibly aesthetic and beautiful to look at. From the decor to the drinks to the service, everything was simply divine. A must-try spot in Indianapolis!