An updated five star review in the time of COVID. As if I could love the Tinker team any more, they've adapted to the current situation with such heart and innovation. For example, they're currently selling a bottled spiced latte for carryout with the option of purchasing bottles on behalf of Indy's healthcare workers. They're also currently offering free shipping on orders over $25. Two weeks ago, I ordered beans for at home along with their individual coffee pouches to send my remote team. Hey all: great way to send some love to coworkers via snail mail (the pouches fit beautifully into traditional card envelopes). So impressed by how this biz is staying on their toes to respond to the situation. Big love to you all, Tinker Family! read more

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Decent matcha. I haven't tried the coffee yet but love that the location is convenient.

I visited this location on a Monday around 9:20 a.m. after confirming on Google Maps that they were open. There were two cars in the parking lot, so I went to the entrance off 16th Street but couldn't get in. I then tried the lab door, where I could clearly see two male employees inside. They looked directly at me but didn't acknowledge me, offer assistance, or let me know if they were closed. I sat in my car for several minutes finishing this review, and no one came to check or communicate anything. Extremely disappointing experience , no customer service, no professionalism, and no clarity about whether they were even open. Based on this experience alone, I would not return. read more

We love Tinker Coffee when they come to our building. Excellent products, positively the best customer service out there. Today we were hosted by Sophia, who is an absolute ray of sunshine, professionalism and charm. It was 9 degrees when she arrived, but she absolutely lit up every room when she was setting up. Wonderful people skills, most delightful personality. Go with Tinker--you will not be disappointed. read more

Man, oh man. Turns out- I'm a Colombian coffee fan. I had no idea until the owner from Tinker Coffee walked us through four of their different blends and had us experiment by smelling and tasting the coffees at different parts in the process (coffee cupping!). I loved learning about where the beans come from, the business owners, and the heart behind the product. Tinker is sold all over Indy, therefore you've probably tried it somewhere! It's reasonably priced for a bag of coffee beans (ends up being about $1 per cup of coffee you make) and tastes delicious. As not a huge coffee drinker, I was surprised that I could truly taste the quality behind their product. Very cool! read more

The bacon cheddar quiche was delicious. I ordered a Conduit brewed coffee that was so smooth and just what I needed at 5:00 in the morning. The staff was so friendly!! read more

Tinker Coffee is in the process of building out their cafe. My husband and I showed up thinking that they were a fully functioning cafe, when they are solely a roaster right now. The staff was AWESOME! They made us pour overs and talked is through some of the great spots in Indy. They seriously were so hospitable and welcoming, taking time out of their work day. We were blown away by their openness to still make us a cup of coffee when we had made the mistake of thinking the space was a cafe. Seriously so great! Can't wait to come back and visit the cafe. read more

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Update: Tinker Coffee continues to be a lifesaver in my household. My husband and I go through five bags of beans every month through their subscription service. Few things make me happier than that box of high-quality coffees at our doorstep the first week of every month. Also, in pandemic times Tinker Coffee been a lifesaver in our community by leading the way in caring for the hospitality and healthcare workers. Their efforts are deeply admirable, which is why Tinker Coffee has locked in my loyalty for life. read more

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They sell individual packs to make a coffee fresh each morning and it's one of the only coffees I can drink without cream or sugar which says a lot!! Also the shipping was immaculate and it came so so fast!! If you are looking for a good company! This is the one!! read more

On a recent work trip to Indy we were lucky enough to get a coffee cupping experience with one of the owners of Tinker. Not only did we sample incredibly delicious coffees (and I was able to identify why I liked some roasts more than others) but we also learned a ton about the tasting experience, how the beans are roasted, flavor profiles, and more. It was a sincere pleasure and his enthusiasm for coffee was contagious. I was also lucky enough to enjoy Tinker Coffee at several venues throughout Indy during my trip and I have to say I didn't have a single disappointing cup. I don't get to Indy as often as I would like but I love that they also sell their beans online. I've been known to order coffee from my favorite roasters around the country and I'll certainly be adding Tinker to the rotation. read more

Having tried Tinker Coffee at quite a few local coffee shops, I decided to finally head downtown to the source of those fine brews to get some for home. The location does not have a "fresh pot brewing" for you, so if you are thinking it's a coffee shop, you would be mistaken. What it does have is the source beans and a large roaster and the end product sold (as whole beans or ground) in 12 oz. bags. When I entered, I was greeted and the man asked what kind of coffee I liked, what I used to make it, and then made recommendations for the coffees that best fit that description. I picked up a couple of the resealable bags: One was Muheres Cafeteras (Coffee Women) which is medium coffee from Colombia that is from a collective of over 300 female coffee producers. It has hints of Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and jam. I don't have the best equipment at home, and may not have made it quite strong enough, but the flavors were very subtle, but nice. I also picked up a Finca La Aurora (Villa Aurora) from Nicaragua which is another medium blend with hints of chocolate, shortbread, and red apple. This one was my preferred flavor as the accents came through a little better on my equipment and balanced out quite well. Neither of the choices had the bitterness I've found in store bought coffee. Yeah! As I wrote earlier, there was a balance in the flavor so that though there is probably some bitterness, it didn't dominate the flavor. For those who are interested, there are occasional "cupping" events on site that cost $15 for a class (90 to 120 minutes) held on select Saturdays. You do have to reserve a spot on their website to attend since they limit the class size to make it manageable for the staff and enjoyable for the visitors. I hope to make one of the upcoming classes soon so I can learn all about the finer points of appreciating coffee nuances. Until then, I will simply enjoy what I have just purchased. Review #2133 read more

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Roasters of the beans that go into the best espresso drink I've ever had! Plus, the owners Steve and Jeff are kind coffee pros who know their stuff and remain approachable to everyone interested in coffee. The infrequent coffee cupping courses they offer are really informative and fun, even to the unsophisticated palette (me). Coat Check Coffee and Provider both use Tinker beans to make their mind-blowing espresso drinks. read more

Just an FYI- this review is really for the Tinker Coffee shop located at the Indianapolis airport. First, let me tell you the things I really appreciate about this Tinker Coffee location. The coffee drink prices are REASONABLE for coffee at the airport. They open before the chickens rise (aka you can get your cup of Jo' before 5a). It's located inside Concourse B, so you don't have throw away liquids when you go through security. They have a bomb breakfast sandwich, which was not only reasonable price for airport food but also actually really good. This was the first time I've probably ever been happy with what I bought inside the airport. Staff is friendly even before 5a, quick, and can provide good coffee to travelers. SO excited this coffee shop is at the airport ! read more

We have done theist monthly subscription for more than a year and love it! They are responsive if we have not enjoyed a certain type of coffee. But I highly recommend there coffee and their monthly subscription. read more

You know you found coffee that you love when you're seriously considering spending $95 on a 5lb bag. That's where I'm at with Tinker Coffee. We've been making cold brew with their beans for a few weeks after discovering it at Studio C, and I may never be the same. The 12oz bag barely gets me through the week, so reinforcements may be ordered. Thank you for making amazing coffee. It's made mornings less grating. read more

We had an amazing experience with Tinker at a recent work conference. They came to the coworking space we were at for the day to host the morning icebreaker. We got to do a coffee cupping -- my first time! For someone who drinks and appreciates local roasters as much as I do, I was glad to get this experience under my belt for the first time. The process gives you way more insight into how roasting and brewing enhances or changes flavor profiles of a coffee. It helped me appreciate the different regions and pick out the differences in flavor and intensity. Plus, Tinker's coffee is killer! We got to sip some afterward, freshly brewed. And I snagged a bag for home. I usually go for a Guatemala, but Ethiopian roasts are my boyfriends favorite and it was great to give him the Indy coffee experience back home. Here's hoping these beans make it to the shelves somewhere in ROC. read more

Breakfast blend is a great drip. Nice service and a good place to get work done while waiting for a flight. Why can't every airport have a rad coffee spot like this?? read more

A cup of Tinker Coffee isn't just a cup of coffee. It's a cup of knowledge, passion and dedication, and responsibly sourced ingredients. I've met a few of the staff members at Tinker through random events around the city and they've all been nothing but helpful, friendly people. They're all extremely passionate and knowledgeable. I had the experience of doing a cupping session. I knew little-to-nothing about "craft" coffee, but I feel like I had a better understanding after this educational session. They also have great partnerships throughout the state, so be sure to check the roasters of local coffee shops and restaurants - they might be using Tinker's roasts! Although I don't know a ton about coffee, Tinker helps me understand and appreciate the craft coffee scene better. Great product, keep up the great work ! read more

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Why can't we have more Tinkers in the world? I love how coffee culture is all about sharing ideas, giving back to the community, community not competition, and good vibes all over. Tinker meets every one of these cultural tendencies. I work for another roaster in Portland OR and I had brought by a couple of bags to trade with these guys. We ended up spending a half hour making coffee and sharing our passion. Jeff was really nice and helped my buddy get his youth room set up with an awesome grinder and drip machine. If you are in Indy and need some good equipment this is the place to go. Their product is top notch and could compete with the best in Portland. I am making my bags I took home with me last as long as I can. I highly recommend Tinker if you have the option at a local coffee shop. read more

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Two words. Local coffee. They are some of the best local coffee around. I love stopping in. You will always be greeted with a smile. These guys love what they do and they know a heck of a lot. Ask them anything. We will continue to keep coming in. I can't wait for a cafe that going to be coming in the next year!! read more

Not sure what Indy's obsession with this coffee is, it's served in numerous shops and independent restaurants but it's sour. (under roasted??) I'm definitely a coffee snob and not a roaster but something is seriously wrong with their process. Without seeing a sign that a business serves Tinker St Coffee, I can tell by the first taste, Yep, sour, this is Tinker St Coffee. Not good! read more

If you're looking for Indy's top notch coffee roaster, Tinker is it! When we first moved to Indy I immediately noticed that Tinker were the cool guys in town. And they aren't just cool, they're coffee is delicious. So much knowledge and it helps that their whole team is so nice! While I love their coffee I also love their pop-up espresso bar called Tinker Gemini. It's like a business inside of a business but ran all by the same people. Since Covid they've had to get creative so they've been doing pop-up drive thrus and let me just say that whoever made the Five Spice Latte is genius! It's so good! Their drive thrus have also been featuring different local small food vendors so it's been fun to not only get a latte from Tinker but to try out other food from around our city. read more

Tinker is doing speciality coffee with the best of them. These guys are not only awesome roasters, but super nice guys bringing Indianapolis 3rd wave coffee to the next level. Can't wait to see it grow. Stop in for a cupping and grab one of their specialty bags. read more

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I can't recommend Tinker coffee highly enough. I stumbled upon their shop last year and they totally changed my coffee game. I was struggling to match the great brews I was getting at coffee shops at home. They were super helpful and recommended using a scale at home. Game changer. They have great brewing guides on their website. Their coffee is unmatched for me in Indianapolis. I've been part of their monthly subscription program since last year and getting the box of new coffees is a highlight of my month. This is coffee that I feel proud to give as a gift. Such good stuff. Do yourself a favor and get your hands on some on some of their coffee as soon as you can. read more

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Great local coffee spot. Location serves as both roasting space and service space. It is very unique that you can see the bones of the operation while getting your coffee. Staff is tremendous and always willing to go above and beyond to help. Wide selection of beans, that is always evolving. Keep an eye out for limited or special releases. Highly recommend trying. read more

I'm so accustomed to being nickle-and-dimed in every business I go to, and it takes a place like this to remind you what really great customer service and a really great product look like. I came into Tinker for the first time three weeks ago, and the gentleman working there was really helpful in educating me on how I could prepare better coffee at home with the equipment I already owned. He didn't try to sell me a new device, just a bag of beans and some actionable tips. The coffee I brewed when I got home was so much better than what I had been making. One of the big tips he gave me was on water quality, and he told me how I could go buy some, but if I would bring a container into the store he would get some that he prepares himself from their RO machine that they remineralize. The next week I did just that. I had just bought the container from a hardware store and it was dirty. He washed it himself, then filled it up with specially prepared coffee water, and then just gave it to me even though I didn't need to buy more coffee that week (as I still had some from the week before). I thought he meant to sell it, but he just gave it to me and sent me on my way. I was blown away. I'll buy all my coffee from these guys in the future, and I recommend you do yourself (and good commerce) a favor and stop in. read more

Tinkers has AWESOME coffee. We make excuses to go down 16th St. so we can stock up. It's so rich, flavorful and bold. It's nice to taste all of those flavors. We yeti to switch it up and get different types. The staff is very helpful and friendly. read more

Coffee is amazing. I dj at their event center from time to time but whenever I am there i make it my business to stop in and grab a sip of their great Java. read more

Tinker coffee is all around amazing and one of the best coffee roasters in Indy. I responded to their invitation on their website to visit their facility during my visit to Indy and was not disappointed. Jeff showed me around the place and took the time to get to know my personal interest in coffee and answer my questions. Jeff also showed great hospitality by offering to make me any drink I'd like, so I chose a cortado made on the modbar he was building for a buyer in Indy. read more

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Amazing coffee! Stopped by Coat Coffee for a latte and they were out of bags of coffee; so, I decided to go Tinker's store-so glad I did! Such a nice shop and they helped me pick out a great bag of coffee! Can't wait to go home and brew me a cup :) read more

Such a great spot. Awesome art, friendly staff, and great vibes! My new toaster! They are in various coffee shops all over Indy too. Super nice owners. read more

If someone asks you to attend a coffee cupping, you should say yes first and ask questions later. Tinker Coffee Company is a coffee roasting company located on 16th street, formerly known as Tinker Street. Packaging and selling 5 different varieties of coffee (Columbia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Guatemalan and Kenya), this new Indianapolis business is buzzing with new partnerships and is brewing their way into local cafe houses. I was invited over for a coffee cupping, aka tasting, where I smelled and tasted my way through 3 of their coffees. This 1-2 hour learning experience enlightened me into the world of coffee: an interesting array of history, geography, smells and flavors, brewing methods and more. You start by smelling whole beans, then the fine ground beans, followed by smelling and tasting the brewed coffee. It's a unique process involving spoons, slurping and note-taking. If you want to learn about coffee, Tinker Coffee Company will walk you through the process. Now that I know more about coffee, I appreciate the work that goes into acquiring, roasting and marketing an intricate craft. I highly suggest signing up through their website for a cupping tasting, offered on Thursdays and Sundays at this moment. read more

I received a gift of a 12oz bag of Tinker Coffee from an Indianapolis local as part of a world-wide internet secret santa exchange. I'm a big foodie but never been a huge coffee drinker because I tend to stray away from bitter-flavors. After receiving my first bag of quality coffee from Tinker Coffee Co. I'm excited to say that this is without a doubt the best coffee I've ever had and will make a point to use their subscription service in the future. I bought a coffee grinder and a french press to best enjoy this and can't get enough of this responsibly sourced and well crafted beans. Thank you for converting this tea drinker to a coffee person! -Sam from Philadelphia read more

First off, this is Not an actual coffee shop. It Is primarily a coffee roaster. They do Not sell coffee drinks. (Don't tell anyone else, but they might brew you up a "sample" cup if you ask them to). They Do sell coffee beans. They Are open, so you can walk in there. They Don't look open but just look for the lit light bulb and the guy hunched over his laptop. If you are looking for a coffee experience rather than just a drink, do yourself a favor and stop in here. Steve and Jeff will be more than glad to tell you all about it. We stopped in here looking for a drink of some sort. Walk in the door and we see Steve hunched over his laptop. He looks up and asks if we're looking for coffee. Umm, yeah if you want to make us some. So he makes us "samples", aka a regular pour-over. Meanwhile he's telling us all about their business and their coffee. Then he want to show us the Probat roaster and the computer program they use to monitor the roast. That turns out to be quite interesting since I never get to see that part of the coffee process. We finish the "nerd out" experience as he calls it, and pay for our coffee and merchandise via a card reader and payment program he has hooked up to his iPhone. The bad news is; I tasted the coffee too soon and burned my tongue. The good news is; the coffee was so ridiculously, amazingly, unusually tasty that it didn't even matter. A couple miles down the road, aromas of toasted marshmallow drift up through my nose and onto my tongue as I take a contemplative sip. Following are notes of cherry and orange marmalade. This truly was about the best coffee (Guatemala El Quiche by the way) I have ever had. Simply incredible. You're welcome, Steve, and Jeff. read more

Genuinely nice people with a great love of coffee. Insanely knowledgeable staff and the best coffee in Indiana PERIOD. I've been subscribing to their monthly coffee for a year now and couldn't recommend it enough. read more

Fresh roasted coffee cant be beat. These guys work hard to find the best coffees in the world then roast them to get the best flavors. Their classes and knowledge is second to none. stop buy and tell them what you want in a cup of coffee and they will not only tell you what beans to get but the best way to brew it to get that cup. read more

Outstanding!! I attended the cupping class here last week with my family. I learned so much about coffee and now know that I am doing it all wrong. First we walked in and had a cup of the Brazilian roast while we learned about the production process. Then we went through the cupping process with their NEW Columbian, Ethiopian, and Nicaraguan roasts. You learn everything from the way the coffee beans are different, to the smell, to the taste. I felt SUPER Elite because they did not even have tasting notes for the Columbian yet. They provide pastries from Milktooth during the cupping class as well. Overall, I learned so much including how to store coffee and when to grind the beans for the best flavor. I will definitely be back to pick up some Columbian coffee. Any coffee caffeine addict- this is a MUST try! The two brother-in-law owners are very informative. Additionally, you can try their coffee at Milktooth too! read more

I'm drinking Tinker Coffee as I write this. Tinker is great! The roasts are so different from the typical options out there, and open my mind to all the possibilities of upping my daily coffee routine (I'm looking at you for inspiration, Milktooth!). The shop workers are knowledgeable and helpful, and I think the idea of cupping classes is pretty cool. read more

Glad I stopped while In Indianapolis for business. Jeff the owner is extremely proud to share the best of each coffee prior Tony purchase. Great small coffee roasting business. Patronize folks like this they deserve it! read more

First of all, I am a complete newbie to coffee world, so my opinion is probably not well developed or representative enough. Bear with me :-P There are reasons why every review is 5-star here. I agreed that it is more of a roaster than a coffee shop. They provide coffee beans to some of the best cafes here in Indy. Please check them out on their website if you want to try. Like other reviews mentioned that almost every variety of coffee from them is great. Just simply GREAT! One thing I really appreciate is that they usually medium roast their beans which make the flavor more distinctive and satisfying that you can Actually Really taste them. I just came back from their cupping class which is $15. Totally worth it even beyond. The schedule is pretty packed currently though, so plan ahead if you want to participate. Another thing is they have $5 sample size which is great because I collected probably 4-5 of them and just snacking the beans straight from the bag. It may sound a little crazy but coffee beans is probably my current favorite "nuts" as a snack. Again, because they are all just medium roasted, so not that bitter at all. Definitely check them out and the owner Steve is always really helpful! Best wishes! read more