Such a gem! One of my favorite places. This coffee shop is super quaint, with a handful of seats, perfect for getting comfy and working remotely, or just hangout with friends and sipping a latte. The vibe here is very warm, with a colorful interior and a basement area that offers additional tables and quieter spots to work. I love that they make all of their syrups in house. Right now, their seasonal matcha flavors are blueberry, strawberry, mango, and ube. I got the blueberry iced matcha and thought about it the rest of the week...SO good. Big plus was that the blueberry wasn't overpowering - it was perfectly balanced with the matcha. There's also a nice patio with picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the lively SoBro neighborhood! read more

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Unfortunately the service is very hit or miss. The last time I went in which was in the late afternoon last Saturday, the barista was great! I ordered an iced latte with oat milk. I also ordered a lemon mint refresher, but they were out of mint so it would just be a lemonade. That was fine and I appreciated how she handled the situation and that she knew what Prufrock did and did not have in stock! She was great at communicating when I walked in that she needed a few minutes and then would be able to help me too. Another time I went with my parents on a late morning Saturday. My mom and I both loved our drinks, but we knew what to order. There were multiple people working behind the counter, but the barista taking orders was not friendly or very helpful on this particular day. My dad did not know what to order and asked what tea is refreshing and is one that the barista would recommend. The barista said that the green tea is really popular, but did not ask whether he wanted it hot or iced or give a recommendation for that. The tea came out hot on a hot day where we planning to walk the Monon and check out other local businesses. To be fair, I did ask him if he wanted me to ask for the drink to be remade or to get him a new one as I had overheard his order and also assumed it would be coming out iced. He said it was fine (but then complained on our walk). This was a bit disappointing. There have been times I have walked out after a few minutes of no acknowledgement from baristas here. It is not a cafe that I would want to sit in and work in as a lot of the space does not look workable. The last time I did come in with papers I planned to read in between appointments, I did not want to put my bag on the floor or my papers on a table because both were dirty. The book page wall has seen better days and would benefit from a revamp. I love the outdoor area though and the can tops are really cool. There is a lot of potential here, but when staff appears like they do not want to be there it makes customers not want to be there either. I would also urge the owners to be more receptive to criticism. The TikTok videos about Prufrock did not influence my review, but it did encourage me to leave my own review based on my own experiences. read more

I don't enjoy leaving negative feedback, but I feel it's important to share our experience so others can make an informed decision. My partner and I visited the café last week and both ordered chai tea--one hot and one cold. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The barista appeared visibly inconvenienced by our presence and was seated behind the counter on her phone. She only approached us after we stood waiting at the counter for some time, which made us feel unwelcome. While our drinks were being prepared, I noticed the café itself was quite dirty. Tables and the coffee station were cluttered and appeared to need basic cleaning and organization. When we received our drinks, both were extremely harsh to drink. Even the cold chai burned my throat, and both of us immediately started coughing. I attempted to stir the drink and try again, but it was still undrinkable. We ultimately had to throw both drinks away and leave. I genuinely want to support local businesses and give them the first opportunity to earn my business, but this visit fell short in several key areas--customer service, cleanliness, and drink preparation. I hope the café is able to improve through better training and attention to basic service standards, as it was disappointing to have such a poor experience. read more

Loved popping in here again! It had been since I've been here. There is street parking and I got lucky with a spot not too far away. Still such a cute and cozy coffee shop. The barista was awesome. So friendly, personable, and quick. It never got too busy but even when there was a smaller rush, she handled it superbly. Loved her latte art too. I ordered a cappuccino to start but it was pretty hard to taste the espresso. It just wasn't very strong. I tried the purple haze latte afterwards and loved the ube taste! I think if you're an espresso fiend like me, maybe try a cortado? But for a nice latte they had some good options. Their pastries looked tasty too! read more

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I was in the area and had seen this coffee shop before and finally decided to check it out and it did not disappoint. I ordered an iced latte add lavender and vanilla bean and it was delicious. The baristas were friendly, fast, and overall great service. The coffee shop has games that you can play while drinking your coffee. I brought a friend with me and we had a great time drinking coffee and playing games. Great, fun, and cozy coffee shop. Also if you're looking to thrift there's a really good men's thrift shop just up the road called Newman & Co. read more

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Came in on a Sunday afternoon for a coffee and to read/chat a little with a friend. Pros - Downstairs seating is really cute and cozy! - Staff were very friendly and helpful, as it was our first time - Coffee came in a can they seal, after making your drink (great gimmick!) Cons - A bit pricy, similar to Starbucks, but far better quality read more

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

I had meeting here and the setting is really nice on the inside and outside but parking is horrible. It seemed like it's a great place for meetings and for those that want to work outside the office. There was only 1 person working so she was slammed with customers. It took forever for my client to get her warm croissant she ordered before I even got there. The area is really cool but I think my experience wouldn't been better if there were more people working. The barista seemed to handle it well and she very apologetic but I felt bad for her. My didn't like my coffee and although she said she replace it I just kept it because I didn't want to wait forever for another one. The latte wasn't worth the price I paid for it. I think it was around $8 with the tip. It was lacking flavor and just bad. My client's order wasn't any better and we had to clean off our own table because the barista was taking orders. I asked her for a rag and we cleaned our own table before the meeting to assist her: Overall, it's really cute and inviting on the inside but they need proper staffing. Great to see people in the neighborhood working and meeting using WiFi. Love this area, we might try it again next time if we can find a parking spot. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was meeting a coworker for coffee and I chose Prufrock because I never been. I was a little hesitant because the reviews weren't as eye-catching on Yelp. I had a pretty cool experience. The dining area was so cute and cozy. They offered a few board and card games if you were gonna stay a while. The barista was very welcoming and did a wonderful job making our drinks. I ordered the crème brûlée latte with a cheese danish. My coworker ordered the Purple Haze Frost. (UBE) He said it was really good so I may try that next time. I had the barista warm my danish and it paired well with my latte. I wish it wasn't as pricey. I would've gotten another one. It was on busy College Avenue and with the bad snow storm we just had parking sucked. Other than that which is not their fault I say this was a successful stop. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed checking out this establishment. I saw their cold beverage containers (the clear soda cans) on TikTok and decided to stop by. Most tables were full on a weekend, but I still found a spot to park myself. The front window has great people watching. Plenty of street parking. I really enjoyed my drink, a hot chai. My friend joined me and got a pastry that we didn't really care for, it was a packaged chocolate cake. read more

I ordered a hot chai latte to enjoy in the cafe. Dairy isn't safe for me, so I asked for a nondairy option. I think my total with $1 tip was $9. Maybe I'm out of touch with warm beverage prices, but that's a lot of money for 8oz. The drink was fine, but nothing spectacular. The best part of this place is the fun sitting spaces upstairs and downstairs. Couches, corners, group seating. I enjoyed catching up with a friend, but I could not justify this price more than once every couple of months. read more

Ruby was so nice! She was really friendly, had a great attitude, and made my drink exactly how I wanted it. You can tell she cares about the customers and made my visit a lot better. I would say definitely one of the sweetest baristas I've had. I'll definitely be back! read more

My experience at Prufrock was amazing! The barista named Ruby was so kind and helped me decide what I wanted. Not to mention the iced lavendar coffee was amazing! Also it felt so welcoming and at home. Definitely coming back read more

While I haven't been to this coffee shop in person, my friend has brought me coffee from here and it was great. I especially like that they (at least sometimes) put the iced coffee in little cans. Makes it fun. read more

Prufrock Coffee - A can of iced coffee held up in a selfie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Awesome spot to hang out and get some work done or just relax. Solid service and great menu. Albeit the traffic flow for ordering is a tad annoying. I've been like twice a week since the Purple Haze Frost came out. This little iced ube thing is amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Purple Haze Frost - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cute and comfy! Had a delicious iced vanilla latte and great service to go with it. The blueberry muffin was light and tasty. First time in and I'll gladly come back. Oh and the cute container was extra fun. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Iced Vanilla Latte and Blueberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I stopped by today around 10:30 and wanted to say how much I appreciated my baristas service. So much so that I asked for her name. Her name is Ruby and she was incredibly kind, welcoming, and pleasant throughout my visit. Her friendly attitude made the experience even better, and gave me a great start to my morning. It's clear she genuinely cares about customers. Thank you, Ruby, for the excellent service! read more

Im so happy I popped into Prufrock! I am new to coffees and latte's and the staff was patient and kind as I was ordering. The place is super cute and eclectic and the latte flavor was just what i was looking for! read more

Prufrock Coffee - salted caramel hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Casual, kind, comfortable place to enjoy a tasty cup of coffee, tea, or specialty drinks. The tasty morsels in the case looked fantastic- sandwiches and cakes. It was very difficult to pass the turkey sandwich on croissant and chocolate cake. They totally looked worth the calories. Very comfortable working/visiting space and outdoor seating, too! I'll be back. read more

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I was excited to try the croissant with ice cream (in Carmel) and I also loved that the place is very cozy but in itself this cafeteria is too nice and everything is delicious. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Pistachio croissant and purple haze frost - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Cute new coffee shop! Love the vibe in there but it is a bit on the smaller side for gathering. I love that they have vanilla bean sugar free syrup option as I've never had that before! I wanted to try something from the spring menu so I went with the lavender latte. I've never had lavender before and asked the barista her thoughts. She said she doesn't love the lavender flavor/floral taste but mixing it with the vanilla bean to give it a bit more sweetness would help. In a good way it actually tasted a bit like fruity pebbles! I think it may be better cold than hot but overall I enjoyed it! Very quick service and they had some pastries and breakfast sandwiches that looked appetizing as well! In general a broadripple issue not just necessarily Prufrock, but parking is pretty limited. read more

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

Okay coffee joint. I had a spanish latte and it was all right. Milk forward, but I got a little kick from it. Would have liked more espresso. You do get it all in a cool bottle and soda lid that they make. read more

There is a lot of street parking just keep in mind the redline bus when looking. I went around 10am on a Saturday and there was plenty of room to sit. There is also a downstairs area if upstairs seems full. It seemed like I went around a time everyone was out and about and stopping in for coffee on the go. There was complimentary water near the checkout counter that was a nice touch too. The iced latte was a good size and the cup/can was so fascinating to me. It was delicious too! The breakfast burrito was good too and had a little spice to it which was a nice touch. The blueberry muffin was a good size and had some crumbles on the top which I love. There was outdoor seating too for nice days near the Monon read more

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This is my second visit to Prufrock after they changed ownership and I love the change. Inside Prufrock there are many places to sit, and has the perfect vibe for working remotely. They have mixed seating upstairs and more secluded seating downstairs. When I went up to the bar to order, I was greeted by a friendly barista. The barista asked me what I'd like to order and I asked if they had chai lattes. I was assured about the chai options and was grateful for the variety. My order took less than five minutes to make and during that time I found a great place to sit and set up my laptop. Maybe the chai latte wasn't the best choice but I will be back to try some of their other options. I appreciate the eclectic aesthetic and roomy seating. I will definitely be back in the near future! read more

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

Well unfortunately this place has gone down hill. My bf and I used to come here when we first moved to the Broadripple area. However the last few time we tried to come they were closed. Now that they're finally back open we were disappointed. We got a Cortado that was so sour tasting it wasn't even drinkable. I also ordered a cheese danish which was not edible. I highly doubt that was baked fresh today. It had a film over the top of the cheese. I hate to be so harsh but there are so many coffee shops this place is competing with in the area that I will now be going to instead of here. Lastly I will say I did love their ube coffee. It was delicious but I believe it's only a speciality drink! Their decor is kind of random but I do love the amount of seating they offer and their staff is usually very friendly. I hope this place improved because I would like to come back and give them another shot soon. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Purple haze frost - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Great coffee. Nice cozy place inside. Some options for snacks. I went here and got an Americano and a danish. Both were very good. The barista was friendly and got both items out quick despite how busy they were. It's kinda small on the inside, so be ready to get cozy. However it is very nice on the inside. This place has an amazing location right next to a redline IndyGo BRT stop. There's a lot of other stuff near by too. It's definitely worth a visit!! read more

Prufrock Coffee - Americano and a cream cheese danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is a WHOLE vibe!! My friends and I spent many hours here working whenever I came to visit. Their little seating area (if you're lucky enough to score a seat down there) is just the BEST! Super cozy, usually fairly quiet (not silent but also not loud). It's just very comfortable. Their drinks are always perfection and the staff are some of the nicest people around. I love this little spot! read more

Sooo not worth it.. I think people are only going here because the to go cups look "aesthetic". There was only one person working the bar so I waited over 20 min for my coffee with only a few people in front of me. My iced caramel latte tasted more like milk than coffee.. could barely taste the syrup. read more

Had a project meeting here with a couple folks and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Coffee was good and a bottomless cup which I took with me. They have baked goods but I did not try any of the foods. An interesting spot to study, work or browse read more

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it's gone downhill, which stinks because as a neighborhood joint with a perfect interior, it could be great. basic coffee shop amenities (many of which this place had before ownership change) are lacking: the cream is under lock and key, the coffee is no longer good local brews but kind of a weak Folgers that usually isn't hot, and the bathroom has been in disrepair for literally years. it's still good for the location and basement, but I truly don't get the sense owners care about the place outside of making (or, more likely, saving) money. I hope it can turn around, though. read more

The vibes are great, very quiet if you need a place to study or read. The to go cups are absolutely adorable, the only thing is they aren't reusable. The vanilla bean latte was very classic with a smooth flavor profile. The Spanish latte isn't too sweet or bitter so if you're looking for something new I would definitely give it a try!! Great location to meet with friends and go on a walk after grabbing a pick me up. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Spanish Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Never found out what the name means but it's a great coffee shop. Employees are attentive and friendly. Had the drip and it was excellent. Nice selection of breakfast fare. Definitely worth the visit. read more

I stopped in here in the Fall time hoping to try their rose-flavored latte but found out it was on the Valentine's Day or Summer Drink menu only. I decided to order a mocha iced latte to go and was very impressed with their use of top ingredients! read more

Prufrock is so cozy, with couches and little nooks everywhere! There is even a basement with more seating. Although it is cozy, there are always people working and talking, so you don't feel like you have to be silent. They offer a few pastries and breakfast/lunch items like sandwiches. The true treats are their specialty drinks and their unique cups. I got a springtime latte with ube syrup, which was delicious! I love that Prufrock feels unique but not pretentious. The barista was also extremely friendly and offered to remake my drink in case I didn't like the ube. Don't worry - I did! read more

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

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The entire store was very relaxing and my drink was not only beautiful to look at but tasted amazing. We will definitely be returning to try out some of the gorgeous sweets we saw on the menu. read more

Prufrock Coffee - Spring seasonal drink selections - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Adorable spot with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a few featured drinks - I opted for an iced vanilla bean latte with oat milk and it was everything I wanted it to be. They also have a few pastries in the case and offer a few simple croissant sandwiches. Definitely worth a stop in! read more

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

Had great coffee and great and friendly service even though the barista had a long line she wasn't stressed and had a warm and friendly smile. read more

Cute coffee shop, tasty matcha. We got the ube (the ube syrup is soooo good!) and the strawberry, loved both. Would definitely visit again.

My husband brought back a baklava and it was pretty good. I'm gonna have to check them out for a latte next! Yum!

Laid back coffee shop. I love all the different seating areas and conversation spots. Mixed furniture, something for everybody. Also delicious coffee! Vanilla Bean Latte and Mocha are standouts. Friendly quick barista. Will be back! Snacks and baked good for sale, and come canned beverages. Take a look at the art on the walls. A treat all around. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to stop in Broad Ripple. Unassuming on the outside, Prufrock has one of the most unique features of any cafe in Indianapolis hidden underneath the building. When you first walk in, there is an array of different, comfy seating options depending on if you have something you want to work on or just curl up with a good book. The service counter is in the back. They serve a variety of different pastries and consistently delicious drink options. If the cafe is calm enough, the people there will offer to bring your order to wherever you are sitting. If I'm there, I follow the wall of books down the staircase to find my spot in what feels like a speakeasy for the student or bookworm. There is booth-style seating along the walls and a pair of chairs next to the fire - a perfect place in the colder months to catch up with a friend or just shut out the world for a few moments. Most people are looking for quiet when they head downstairs and are respectful of others looking for the same. Overall, this place is worth stopping in if you have the time. read more

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