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    Java House

    4.5 (110 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Latte
    Deidre T.

    Was looking for a traditional coffee spot that serves espressos and cortados. Learned that JH served a cold brew coffee and then through the process of steaming milk for lattes and cappuccinos that you can order hot drinks. The Barista was helpful in helping us understand what to order, so we gave it a try. I ordered a latte made with half and half. The cold brew used was very smooth. Using half and half probably mellows the coffee a bit more. My hubby ordered a cappuccino with 2oz half and half 4 oz whole milk. His coffee flavor came through more clearly than mine. I enjoyed mine, he would prefer a cortado but they are unable to do espresso shots in that way. I'm glad we had this experience of trying something new! They have a great menu of cold drinks, specialty drinks and smoothies. If you're in downtown Indianapolis, give them a try!

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    Marshay D.

    Tried this place after eating dinner and I am highly satisfied !! They have so many options of milk.They have coconut milk, macadamia nut milk, oat, milk, almond milk, etc. can't believe the options they have since many other coffee shops don't have that. The service was exceptional and professional. I tried the Honey baby and it was perfect!! I really enjoyed my coffee and happy I came here!! They have cute names for their coffees and a lot of pastries and breakfast sandwiches! The ambiance is cute with nice decor and nice for studying. It seems like this is the spot to study at. They also have treats for your dog that seems to be very lovely for the pups! I wish they had a location in Cali! I highly recommend here! The prices are good too.

    Blackberry mango smoothie
    Vincent Y.

    Spent two weeks in Indianapolis and came here four times to try their smoothies. Not much of a coffee drinker, but they have amazing smoothies that were refreshing on a hot summer day. My favorite was the strawberry cream smoothie, nice balance of whipped cream and strawberry.

    Kisha L.

    This place is next door to Los Arroyos in downtown Indianapolis. They have very unique drinks filled with quality brands. The vibe is cool with a modern library feel and the service is good.

    Dubai Chocolate Matcha with Oatmilk
    Kerry K.

    I stopped in because I saw they had a Dubai chocolate Matcha. I was greeted when I walked in and I asked how that drink was. The barista told me it was very popular so I ordered it but with Oatmilk. Service was quick and the space was very calm and would be a good place to visit for work or just a friendly meeting place. I didn't get any food, but they did have a bunch of options form breakfast all day to great looking pastries. The drink was sooo good!

    Cloudy mocha
    Ferdinand C.

    The coffee shop smelled heavenly from the first step in. The service was superb and the coffee complimented well with it. I got the cloudy mocha and it tasted more like chocolate milk which I loved. This place is a gem.

    Esther's Creation
    Irene L.

    I want to shout out Esther (Ester) and Skyler (Skylar) I don't want to butcher the spelling - I didn't ask for spelling! Visiting from out of town, my friend wanted to take me to her favorite coffee shop and meet her favorite barista who was not there, but luckily we were blessed with even greater service and company! At first I didn't make anything until I was in a great conversation with Esther and she mentioned a drink she personally loves to make herself and I was SOLD! I immediately HAD to try it! It was delipcious and I hope she puts it in the menu or submits it because I would go back for it every week if I were in Indianapolis! Lovely vibes, great ambiance for being in a downtown area - I am very happy I decided to try out a drink! If I'm not mistaken it was an Iced Lavendar Cold Foam Chai Latte with Honey drizzle- ask for Esther if she's there and try this amazing creation! Sending all the radiant and positive energy right back to this coffee shop! Thank you both!

    Bonfire Brew
    Penny B.

    Went here for a quick breakfast on a Saturday morning. The drinks were great! I got a Bonfire Brew which is a s'more inspired seasonal drink. It was incredible! My boyfriend got an iced caramel latte which was also great! We also got an everything bagel with cream cheese and a breakfast wrap. The wrap was just okay. It could use a little sauce on the side maybe. The bagel was just a classic everything bagel. No complaints there. Service was quick and friendly. The place is decorated really cute. They have a little instagram follower count device that's quite fun to watch flip when you follow them! I would recommend getting any of the drinks from there, but the food is hit or miss.

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    Yvette A.

    Craving coffee and on the way to work, this place came to mind this morning. I love how they have complimentary parking available, it makes being downtown so much easier. Not to busy, and service was quick. Ordered the Maho hot which is one of their signature drinks, $6 not a bad price. It's toasted coconut flavored with coconut milk, so comforting. The ambience is very chill, work mode, coffee house vibe and pretty quiet as it was not too many people inside. I'm glad this is here as it's convenient to my workplace.

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    Lona D.

    Cute coffee shop. The person who waited on me was very friendly. I didn't try the food but the coffee was very good. I sat in a cozy seat in the back and enjoyed my coffee.

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    Precious O.

    This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Indy so far! I met a friend here for coffee but ended up ordering a strawberry and lemon smoothie which was super sweet and delicious. They have such a cool menu and I want to come back and try more items!

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    Destiny H.

    Java House, oh, Java House. My recently moving downtown was not great for my wallet, but probably amazing for their business. I can say that Java House has been my favorite spot for cold brew for a few years nowTheir cold foam is top tier. They just know how to do cold brew! I typically go to the New York st. Location, but I've also visited Broad Ripple. I LOVE going here to study or work, and seemingly so does everyone else. They're never not busy! Perfect spot to work. Not a fan of the paper straws at all but that obviously doesn't stop me from frequenting.

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    Great staff, fun atmosphere. Probably the best cold brew I've ever had. A definite must try.

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    Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you back in again soon!

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