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!

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!

So good every single time ~ definitely becoming one of my regular spots!…read more The seasonal drinks right now are a 10/10 and the creativity is always noticed.

This was an easy 5 star review! We stopped in for breakfast and they had a lot of great breakfast…read morechoices. I ended up ordering an iced latte and a breakfast sandwich that was on a bagel. Both items I got were on special listed on the board. They have a huge menu! We also ordered a slice of their butter loaf for our toddler. This is a great spot- and everyone was so friendly!!

liege waffle -- 10/10 took me back to amsterdam fr!!! both options were so yummy but i preferred…read morethe one with strawberry and hazelnut drizzle. pistachio latte: 10/10 -- hit the spot! the flavor was light but sweet enough and i could certainly taste the pistachio. would definitely get again but i'd also love to try some of their seasonal flavors next time. yummy coffee and pretty cars? say less! this was an awesome wfh spot and i wish it was closer to me! the lighting was bright and they have outlets all around. good speedy wifi too! after work i walked around and looked at the cars (it was lowkey motivational LOL #getyourbreadup) also pictured is their creamy italian soda which my brother ordered but i didn't try it.

Enjoyed my visit to Rivet at Zionsville. Seemed like it was a hub for people in and around the…read morearea, as it was fairly busy on a weekday. The drinks menu was eclectic and reasonably priced. The food menu was more comprehensive than expected for a coffee shop. You can get specialty lattes, waffles, and breakfast sandwiches. Even though it was busy, the space was large enough to not feel cramped. There was a variety of seating arrangements for coffee chats and remote work. It didn't feel like you were literally right next to someone else. As an added bonus, you can check out the Ducati bikes and Graham Rahal Performance showroom. If you are into cars and motorcycles you will definitely like this spot. If I am in the area again and needed to take a break, I know where I would be going.

I had a lovely start of the day here yesterday with Turkish coffee, which was presented beautifully…read more(albeit on the smaller side for the price). Mariam is located in one of the newer developments of Broad Ripple. Parking can be found in the garage within the building, but it's not nearly as cheap as street parking. The menu features a variety of Turkish baked goods and a few Turkish inspired beverages. You'll also find things like iced Matcha and Rose flavored lattes. Service was friendly and prompt despite it being a one woman show at the time. Overall, it was a positive experience. They had a handful of outlets which make it convenient for remote work. I think the only thing that was missing was a background music to create more of an atmosphere.

Officially my favorite coffee shop in Indy. The place has Turkish coffee, baklava, honey cake, and…read morevarious other pastries and drinks that are incredible. Honey cake alone is worth a visit - it tastes exactly how my mom made it when I was a kid. Oh, and it's super cozy and welcoming. Returning soon!

Had a meeting here and I love the Broad Ripple vibe. I've been having meetings in the area and this…read morespot was really cute. The area kinda reminded me of Seattle. People were sipping their coffee outside, one guy had his breakfast snapping pictures of nature... it was cool. I only had coffee here and it was really good and strong! The Starbucks around the corner closed a few months ago but I'm happy this spot has its regulars and new people like me coming in. The inside is super cute and the staff were really nice. You can enter from the front or back and the seating was really engaging and comfortable. I enjoyed the diverse crowd of young and older people. It was busy but not loud at loud. I can't rate the food but the food and vibes were good. I will definitely go back!

The Monon Coffee Co is my second place. Many people have it as a "third place", but since I work…read morefrom home, it's only my second. It means so much to me to have a comfortable, friendly place to go a couple of days a week, and it's wonderful that the baristas all recognize me and notice if I haven't been by in a while. The coffee and pastries are delightful as well!

Small coffee shop in the Broad Ripple area with very limited seating. There is a tucked-away nook…read morethat comfortably seats about 4-5 people, making it a great little spot if you want a bit of privacy away from the customers ordering. Their menu includes pastries, coffee, lattes, matcha drinks, and their cute Matcha Fruities, which come in four different fruit flavors. I tried the ube flavor, and the packaging was so cute. While the drink looked great, the flavor itself was a bit lacking. It could have used a stronger ube taste. I would stop by again to try another flavor if I'm in the area.

Unfortunately the service is very hit or miss…read more 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.

I had the Ethiopian brand at JAlexanders In Chattanooga TN…read more. It was certainly the best cup of coffee I've experienced in ages! Hubbard Craven I give you 5 stars!!!

Pleasantly surprised to find a coffee shop with decent parking and a lot of work space in broad…read moreripples! Lavender oat milk latte and coffee of the day with a cinnamon roll! Latte was good, coffee of the day was okay (my partner said it was drinkable but nothing special), and the cinnamon roll was good I just wish they had offered to warm it up. Service was pleasant and quick. The ambiance is a bit too much like a Starbucks for my liking, not much unique character but it does the trick

Right off the Monon! Such an adorable spot. I usually try to stop in on Saturdays, as that's when…read morethey have theor freshly baked bread and pastries. The women who own this place are some of the kindest people you'll ever meet! You can really tell how much they put into everything - this place seems to be ran pretty well, and their team is awesome. Definitely get the quiche (whenever they have it) and matcha!! Yum. Very good. They have a ton of syrups and will make whatever you like. Every time I visit, I have the best experience.

Cute spot right off the monon trail. Got an iced matcha latte and a spinach quiche. They were both…read moredelicious. There was indoor and outdoor seating available with a pickup window as well. We came at a busy time but I had no problem with waiting and they brought the quiche out with a to go container and fork.

I had the best gluten free, flourless chewy chocolate and walnut bite ( cookie) that I have ever…read moretasted. Limited gluten free options but this was the #1!!!!

Yummy choices, great friendly staff, lovely outdoor dining! Can't wait to dig in! I bought bread,…read moregranola and eclairs!