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    Tinker Coffee

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Chai sugar cookie latte
    Ellen F.

    If you live in Indy, you understand the Tinker Coffee empire. Admittedly, this is my first time in a full Tinker store, where I've normally gone to the airport locations or the stand in the AMP at 16 tech. At midday, there's not a large crowd but still some folks who work inside amongst the expanse of seating available. Thus, my drink came pretty quickly. I came during Eras tour weekend, so I was able to get the specialty Chai Sugar Cookie latte. If memory serves me correctly, this was under $6 for the 16 oz iced latte. Of all the coffees I've had, I would say this was the most accurate to flavor by description. The notes of chai are wonderfully balanced with the sugar cookie. I would even go so far as to start a petition to make this a permanent item. Otherwise, I love the Five Spice Latte. Along with the Chai Sugar Cookie latte, purchases in Eras Tour weekend came with a swiftie friendship bracelet! I would recommend Tinker as *the* coffee shop of our city!

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    Leviticus R.

    YUMMYYYYY! I felt a bit Experimental/adventurous today so for my morning coffee: I got the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte upon recommendation from the barista taking my order. Not the slightest bit of regret! I'm usually one who doesn't like too much spice in my coffee, especially cinnamon because of how overpowering it can be at times. But this was almost perfect! Not too much cinnamon and the brown sugar is just enough to balance the sweetness with spice and complement the bitterness of the brown sugar, cinnamon, and coffee all together. The Egg, sausage & cheese biscuit was scrumptious and the biscuit wasn't overly dry but rather well buttered and soothed by the cheese of the sandwich. Simply yummy! The service was excellent!! The baristas were kind, easy to talk and order with. She immediately complimented my Disney Card as she saw it and that made my day all the more special. I really liked the ambiance for its minimalist design and its unique look with their chairs. The smell of the area was not overwhelming since the day was probably just starting for them but I really liked the soothing smell of spice, coffee, and breakfast- Emphasis on coffee. Overall: beautiful place and great coffee. I'd probably have this place as a study or hangout spot for myself and friends.

    Maple Miso Latte
    Matheuski C.

    Delicious, local coffee that will get your day started right. The staff is knowledgeable, cohesive and friendly. The Market Street location is cozy. Great for working, reading, or taking a caffeinated doom scroll any day of the week.

    Shelbi G.

    Wonderful coffee shop. I visited during Taylor swift weekend and this location was packed but the lines moved super quick. A wide variety of food options and great coffees

    Elizabeth B.

    Solid coffee shop in Indianapolis! I parked at Whole Foods, as there was no free street parking available. Ordered the Honey Vanilla Iced Oat Latte and felt it was well balanced and quality espresso. Staff was friendly and the vibes are great, so happy to see Kickin' the Stigma coffee sleeves!!

    Kara M.

    Tinker started out off 16th Street on the Westside and to a nice place at the AMP. This newish location is really pretty inside. If you know where Whole Foods and the Cummins buildings are it's in that area that wraps around a corner. I love the deep blues that they used on the walls. They introduced two new drinks the "Dancing Ann" and "On Your Left" paying homage to the Cultural Trail and all its offerings. The change that people round up this month goes to the Cultural Trail. They have a nice pastry selection and delicious looking breakfast sandwiches that I saw being picked up from the counter. Yogurt with granola, and various other pastries and of course pop tarts - the brown sugar one was delicious especially if you warm it up!!! I've always liked the font they used on the cups and the design of the cups it's really cool looking. I'm sure this won't be the last time I visit this Indy coffee gem!!

    Matcha latte (oak mylk the only alternative non-dairy).
    Samantha H.

    Cute little spot. Nothing wrong with the coffee, I just prefer a non-pre-sweetened matcha and that was the only option on their menu.

    You said no to this face?  Big mistake.......huge.
    Will S.

    When my partner and I moved downtown, I made a point of getting a cup of coffee and asking if I could stop in while walking my dog to get a to go coffee. I was told that people did it all the time, and I was welcome to bring Maggie in on our morning walks, which I've done now on several occasions. This morning, we stopped in for our latte, and I was told by the snotty kid behind the counter (who I'd never seen before) that they have been explicitly told that dogs aren't allowed. I have really no issue with that policy, if that's the policy, but get your policies together and make sure everyone is on the same page instead of allowing your employees to embarrass and condescend to your customers. The poor employee that told me that Maggie was welcome was standing there and couldn't even look me in the eye. A woman at the counter yelled "tell her she's your emotional support dog!" I simply said, "ok, tell your manager you've lost a customer," and hit it. I got a better coffee at Daisy Bar.

    Patricia Abigail H.

    A new coffee shop opened downtown! I got Greg's cookie and Iced Brown Sugar Cinnamon coffee to go! They were both great! This place has some tables with chairs and advertised fast Wi-Fi for those people trying to work at a coffee shop!

    Cookie and Americano
    Emm M.

    Great new place downtown. Tinker has AMAZING coffee and they just opened a downtown coffee shop by Whole Foods and Cummins HQ. It's a nice, clean place. I got an americano and a cookie and both were great. This location is amazing to walk, bike, or take the bus to. Quick walk to the circle, too if you want to grab coffee to go and walk around. I wish there was a bit more indoor seating. And I wish they had a bit more pastry options. However, their coffee is a MUST TRY, so don't let those small areas for improvement turn you away. The staff was friendly and the service was very fast. This is great coffee in an amazing location. Definitely a perfect addition to this part of the city. Come and try Tinker Coffee!

    Latte to go
    Cissy W.

    Stopped by early for coffee, of course. Coffee was fine but I had the Honey Vanilla Latte which was outstanding. Perfect blend of flavors without being overly sweet. Did not sample any of the sweet treats but the burnt butter bourbon rice crispy treat sounded intriguing. Just a bit too early for me to launch into that. Maybe next time!

    Monica H.

    The lattes and breakfast sandwiches at tinker are a go-to for my husband and me. The quality is consistently excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. It's always a treat to stop by for a satisfying meal and a perfectly made coffee!

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    Roxanne B.

    Teddy is awesome!!! They have a mobile cart you can rent by the hour!! Coffee was delicious and cute designs on top!!!

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    Thanks so much for the kind words Ellen!

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    Most delicious mocha! I ordered less sweet than normal. Their house made sauce did not disappoint.

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    I love their Maple Miso Caramel!!! I wish there was one close by me. I would def recommend trying them out if you are in the area.

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