A cute, bright cafe with a soft French flare! This is a beautiful spot for brunch with friends or a…read moredate. Everyone raved about their coffees and smoothies, delicious and full of flavor. The ladies serving the coffees were happy and attentive and took our drink orders while we waited for a table. When we got to our table we all ordered an array of dishes and everyone was happy. My personal favorite was the Pedersen, fresh flavors and good to share if you wanted to get other dishes. This is an absolute revisit spot for me!

Buondí is the Best!…read more Big fan of Caffé Buondí. The atmosphere really feels like they are trying to bring a little piece of Italy to Carmel. The service is always top notch and the food is excellent. There's a reason this place is always packed.

This is a nice coffee shop in the arts district of Carmel. I had been wanting to stop by and was…read moreable to on a week day without a huge line or crowd. I got the Spanish latte which is perfectly balanced. They had some interesting matchas drinks which I might try next time as well as many pasty options. The interior is beautiful and well styled. They have a fair amount of small tables.

Bovaconti in the Carmel Arts & Design District is one of those places that just gets the atmosphere…read moreright. The coffee is great, the vibe is fantastic, and the outdoor seating is especially gorgeous when the weather is nice. It is an easy place to enjoy whether I am working for a while or meeting friends to hang out, and that flexibility is a big part of the appeal. Carmel is better for having spots like this. Staff are always chill as well, maybe not the most chatty, but it's almost always busy - they're working hard!

This place is my favorite place I went in Carmel. The people are the friendliest ever, the cafe is…read moreinviting and comfy. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and large dirty chai. The sandwich was perfect. Chai was a beautiful blend of flavors and I wish I had this down the street from my house.

Went to JustLoveCoffee on a cold weekend morning. They have a good Winter and Valentine's Day…read moredrink menu. I got a regular tall coffee, which was hot fresh and good. My wife tried one of their holiday specials, the white chocolate raspberry. It had a very good flavor. However, it was definitely not hot. In fact, it was barely above room temperature. A stretch to call it even warm. You can order the drink hot or cold and we ordered it hot. I've attached a picture after she had a few sips. She said she had to drink it quickly, before it got any colder, and couldn't wait for me to take my picture. We come here quite often. This is the first time we have been served a drink that was not to temperature. We did notice a lot of new faces for the wait staff. It was also much slower than normal to obtain our beverage. Both these factors may have caused the drink to not be up to par with regards to temperature. We will not let this experience taint us from returning. We will come back again and give them another try!

Continuing my quest of trying all the coffeeshops in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas and it…read moretook me to Indie Coffee Roasters in Carmel. I got one of their house lattes. I thought it was fairly small compared to other places and I really didn't taste any of the additional flavors, just coffee and milk. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly and the service was fast, but I wasn't really wowed by the coffee so I'm not sure this is going to be someplace that I go back to.

Nestled into the Carmel Arts & Design District, a sweet little spot for work/study (and 3 others…read morearound Indy to meet or make new friends!). I love the friendly collegiate vibe of this location serving my new favorite LAVENDER HAZE Latte - delicately floral, roasty, and RICH with flavor. All the good feels right here or on subscription (and wholesale!) to go!!

I come here for the wonderful open space and drinks. The matcha and coffee they offer are amazing…read more Please do try this place and make sure to sit back and relax.

MOTW, in East Carmel, is off the roundabout and has parking both in the front and back. The space…read moreis huge, almost comically large. It could and probably does serve as event/gathering space. When I entered inside mid Wednesday morning, I encountered a Museum-like vibe. Unsure if there should be some exhibits for me to view and ponder while I debate what coffee to buy. I proceeded to get a latte with a little hazelnut flavor, medium size. Latte with oat milk ($1 up charge and hazelnut 35 cent up charge) medium size was $8. I wonder if more of the profit is from these non dairy milk surcharges or the coffee itself. I would say the latte was one of the better ones. It was smooth and not too sweet. Sometimes they're too sweet. The service was good, and it wasn't particularly busy so the coffee came out in like 5 minutes. There are small pastries to try and other specialty drinks. I would consider trying this again given the taste quality of the latte. The medium size was also sufficient. Not too small. 8/10

This is my third experience here. Every time it's been better and better…read more First two times I came in for just one or two pieces of pastry. This third time I was picking up 18 pastries - 3 different types- all delicious and superbly baked AND a cake. WOW! The cake was amazingly beautiful! delicious and decorated exquisitely with huge intricate frosting flowers and leaves. I'm very very happy with my order- they even helped me carry it to the car. This bakery made my special family party a huge success, everyone enjoyed the food and remarked on how delicious it looked and tasted. Thank you SO much for making the event extra special

I don't even know where to begin... I came in for a pastry and left emotionally attached…read more Let's talk about the croissants. I had not one, but TWO -- and I regret absolutely nothing. The raspberry pistachio croissant? Oh. My. God. This thing had me in a chokehold. Flaky, buttery layers with the perfect balance of tart raspberry and rich pistachio. It wasn't just good -- it was write-home-about-it good. The kind of pastry that makes you pause mid-bite and question every other croissant you've ever had. The second was a croissant sandwich (I wish I could remember the name!), but the way those flavors paired together? Let's just say it was a full culinary experience. Savory, balanced, indulgent -- you get the hint. Every bite just made sense. Now here's the part that really says something: I grew up on the East Coast where authentic French bakeries are everywhere and the cultural standard is high. I know a proper croissant. And this? This was better. Yes, I said it. We even had the chance to speak with the owner, who was incredibly warm and genuine. He checked in to make sure we enjoyed everything -- which we clearly did, considering we left with boxes to take home. This place isn't just a pastry shop. It's an experience. And trust me, it will be a topic of discussion in our house for days. Run. Don't walk.

All the treats you could imagine in one spot ~ LOVED 1832 Brew Espresso Bar. If you can imagine a…read moreflavor, they probably have it. The seasonal drinks and flavors were unmatched and so refreshing to have so many options. It shares the space with Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream but nonetheless vibes were immaculate. It was the perfect spot to grab a delicious latte & get some work done. I enjoyed the 1874 which was a toasted marshmallow & vanilla latte, and grabbed a lavender latte for a coworker ~ who also loved it! Service was amazing, even welcoming a flyer for a team I'm hosting to raise awareness for T1D. The staff was incredibly kind, and I will 100% be coming back in the future!

I ordered from DoorDash an iced latte with toasted marshmallow and sugar free vanilla. I'm not sure…read moreon their process with DoorDash at all but I received the completely wrong drink. What I received was a mochachino (mocha Frappuccino) for a completely different person. I was sad because I was so excited for my latte. Again, not sure how this was messed up but definitely left a bad taste in my mouth for this place.

My husband and I just stopped in here for coffee to warm up a bit before we go meet my sister and…read moreBIL for lunch down the street. The employees here today were very welcoming and got our order in quickly. Our lattes came out just as quickly and tasted sooo good. I got the brown butter almond latte made with almond milk and my husband got the brown sugar cinnamon latte (also with almond milk so I could try it too ). We both loved our coffees and will definitely be coming back! The inside is spacious and has a lot of different seating options. We sat in the back corner where there are a couple of two top tables on a platform. People were inside working off of their laptops, meeting with large groups of friends, etc. Plenty of room inside for whatever reason for your visit.

Ascend Coffee is a super cozy spot. The variety of seating options is unique and offers a homelike…read morefeel while sipping on great drinks. I enjoyed a bold cortado, and my wife had a hot brown sugar cinnamon latte that tasted like a brown sugar Pop-Tart in a cup -- which was awesome. We each lounged in a fun wooden cubby during our stay. The Wi-Fi was very fast as well! It was easy to spend an hour here.

Food is great the service is super fast first time here, so I can't complained because the place is…read morereally nice very clean and comfortable. Super friendly the ladies that work in front are smiling and super cute. They are kind and Friendly my vanilla latte was done real fast and tastes Hmm a bit bitter then what I expected to be which means it was a bit strong for me.. not sweet enough but overall I do recommend this place for any age people to come and chat and relax eat and spend time away from home. My husband went running so I'm chilling here waiting for him. By the way the bathrooms are clean as well. After trying my vanilla latte two times, I end up asking the young ladies to make me another latte because I wanted to try something sweeter and they did it for free and actually was amazing what they gave me. Thanks so much I was not expecting that awesome treatment. Place gets crowded fast and the girls move fast as well. Not disappointed at all... I give it 10 out of 10

Java House's successes are impressive. Their product(s) must resonate with a loyal audience because…read moreadditional retail locations continue to pop up all across central Indiana. I imagine having the support/backing from Heartland Foods helps... The environment at this particular location is okay. I've always been confused by the meeting room in the back, which has no heating and cooling. I'll blame that on whoever took the lead on the buildout. Now for the most important question: How is the coffee? I wouldn't call myself a coffee connoisseur but I'd like to consider myself a decent judge of good quality and flavor. My home coffee preparation process includes: grinding fresh beans to a grain specific for my preferred brewing method (usually Chemex or Aeropress), heating the water to a specific temp based on the bean's country/region of origin, patience, etc. Java House's coffee is not good... I'm fairly certain they use "coffee" powder that's dissolved into water (think Nestle instant coffee) then placed in pressurized kegs that are then either heated or cooled before being poured via a tap. This is not a place you go to experience good coffee. I believe Java House appeals more to certain coffee drinkers who enjoy adding flavors, sweeteners, milks/creams, etc. and not those interested in the art of growing, roasting, brewing, etc. If you're chasing quality coffee in the area, I suggest checking out either Indie Coffee Roasters, Illumine Coffee, or Eggshell (if you can figure out Eggshell's hours). If broken down, my rating would be: 2.5 stars for the successes and environment .5 star for the coffee For the Java House folks: If I'm totally off regarding my assumption of how you brew, please feel free to correct me!

WOW! i can't believe this was my first time at Prufrock. i've been on a search for indy's best…read morematcha, and while this might not be #1, the vibes and the look of the drink are worth 5 stars in my book. obsessed with the canned style on the drinks and i really wanna go back to try the croissant ice cream!

I went here for the first time last week and overall had a good experience. The employee that took…read moremy order was friendly and my ube matcha latte was really tasty. The space was clean and had a decent amount of seating. I prefer my coffee shops a bit dim, so the bright fluorescent lighting isn't really my vibe, but I could see myself returning to work for a bit.