First time here. The owners are very friendly. I had the coffee cake, per their recommendation. They serve it warm. Delicious. I also got an iced Spanish latte and it was good. They have seating outside and it was a gorgeous day. Will be back again. read more

Zing Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Nearby and needed a caffeine fix. First time in and friendly customer service. Large menu with food, coffee, shakes, and dirty sodas. We got a cold brew and mocha frapp. I'm picky about my come brew and it was full flavor and smooth! The mocha frapp was good and not too sweet. read more

This place has a vibe !! It's one of those places where it reminds you of Cheers (neighborhood vibes, everyone knows your name kind of thing) but maintains a modern vibrancy. Ordered a white chocolate bischoff at first while I waited for my partner to get there.. sat down.. and they brought my coffee to me. The drink was amazing- not over powered with sweetness where it over does the coffee taste . LOVED IT ! finally was able to try the flight as well and the blueberry cheesecake was my favorite !! This would be a great date spot where you can sit down and chat and grab a bite to sleep . read more

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Back at it again with another positive review. The owner is the sweetest and it's a wife and husband owned place. If you are looking for a good hearty breakfast or some good coffee here is the place to go. I've gotten the ham solo, the stallion and a funfetti muffin. This place always has top tier customer service. For anyone trying this place for the first time don't clean up your spot they do it for u. Unless you want to be helpful. read more

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Went to the Zing Cafe in The Village Of West Clay for breakfast today. This is a restaurant I have been meaning to try for a long time. The service was fast and friendly and the food exceeded our expectations. We had the bacon and egg sandwich, which was delicious. This restaurant was clean and the ambiance lent itself to an enjoyable dinning experience. read more

Stopped by again this morning for a quick coffee and breakfast with my wife and really enjoyed the winner scenes that have been painted on the front windows. The gentleman at the register was very kind and friendly, and the food and coffee was very good as always read more

Zing! Cafe is a charming little locally owned coffee shop and cafe in the Village of West Clay. I took my granddaughter for lunch mid-week on a perfect day to eat at one of their outside tables. The shop is tight inside and most tables were occupied during our visit with morning regulars. The menu offers lots of coffee and smoothie options, breakfast items and sandwiches. My granddaughter had the Kid's Grilled Cheese sandwich with assorted fruit. The sandwich was a half sandwich with generous melted cheese. The fresh fruit cup was beautiful and tasty. She was happy. I had the Tuna Melt Sandwich which was more of tuna salad and no melt on ciabatta. That was ok because I like tuna salad too. The salad had bits of cucumber in it. The sandwich came with a generous helping of pasta salad which had a slight spicy zing and was very good. I enjoyed my lunch. Our food came out quickly. The server as friendly and wiped the tables down outside so we could sit. I'd come back. read more

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Food is amazing everything I have had I come to get the croissants from circle city sweets and everything is clean and the staff is fabulous and so friendly . The have a new owner and he is there daily as the previous owner. Love them both. I tried the blueberry cheesecake recipe for my coffee drink and coffee cake for lunch . read more

This is a cute neighborhood coffee shop in West Clay. The customer service is so personalized, they remember coffees and allergies for regular customers and the owners check on you and help with anything you need. I tried the Strawberry fields salad and cinnamon roll. Both were fresh, the croissant as a side for layered, flaky and tasty and cinnamon roll was huge, syrupy and delicious. The cafe was awarded the best neighborhood coffee shop and I think that's accurate with the lovely, homelike yet customized feel. There's ample street parking, lots of stores to shop at and lovely book stores to stop by. Love love the location and food! read more

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My wife and I have spent the summer riding our bikes to different coffee shops around Carmel, Westfield and Noblesville. Today we rode to Zing. Cute little place in West Clay and fairly busy on a Sunday morning. Very friendly people and best of all very good coffee and reasonably priced. The outside seating was a little rough due to lack of shade but still a nice atmosphere to be outside. So far this is neck and neck with Rivet Coffee as our top places we've been to so far. We live on the East side so a bit of a ride to get here but very doable due to the bike path network in Carmel. Worth the trip and look forward to coming again. read more

Zing Cafe - My Mocha, wife's Vanilla Ice Latte and a coffee cake muffin. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Got to experience Zing!Cafe for the first time. First of all, love the location of this cafe. Being located in the beautiful Village of West Clay really added to the experience . The cafe is small but cozy. They have a really good breakfast selection. I got the California inspired breakfast sandwich (egg whites, tomato, avocado and spinach) on a wheat English muffin. It was healthy but also filling. I ended up ordering one of their specialty lattes. They have their baristas create their own coffee each month which I thought was so fun. It happened to be that the one I had my eye on was created by the barista waiting on me. There were many on their list that sounded delicious. But I went with the blueberry flavored latte. It was not overly sweet which I think a lot of people would appreciate. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. And I would definitely go back for the breakfast options. read more

New owner is awesome. Zing is now open longer and Sundays which is wonderful. Lots of different drink options and the new menu is really good. Had one sandwich which was delish. read more

Tried 'The Club' which is turkey, bacon, apples, Havarti cheese with Zing mayo on a croissant. Very very good! The zing mayo and the apples made the sandwich. The cappuccino is well made. I'm usually hesitant about trying different places for cappuccinos because they do NOT taste the same but ALAS, I wish I lived closer to Zing Cafe because this would be my daily fix. Oh and the Sunrise sandwich is a perfect breakfast favorite. read more

The breakfast sandwiches that my husband and I got for carryout were just OK. Perhaps it was because we got them to go that was the problem: By the time we unwrapped the sandwiches to eat them, they were a bit soggy and soft, as though they had been steaming in their wrappers. Maybe, if you eat there at the cafe, your sandwiches will taste better. I got the California Classic sandwich, which came with egg whites, spinach, tomato, sliced avocado and Swiss cheese, all on an English muffin. It looked to be one of the more health-conscious offerings on their menu, but it needed something to zhuzh it up a bit -- maybe more salt or pepper, or something. I see that they will put Sriracha on your sandwiches for an extra fee. Maybe I should have added hot sauce. My husband got an All American sandwich. Now, if we're talking about the coffee at Zing Cafe: The coffee here gets five stars. If you've read some of my past reviews about coffee (and I'm sure you have them all memorized), I drink my coffee black, so the coffee needs to be drinkable without anything in it. Zing's coffee is delicious and drinkable -- not too bitter and slightly nutty. You'll find a great cup of coffee here. read more

Today was my first visit to Zing! Cafe and it will most definitely not be my last. This cozy cafe was filled with friends and families on a warm Saturday morning, yet they were still able to deliver fast (and delicious) service. I enjoyed the The Big Zing breakfast sandwich on gluten free bread, the turkey sausage was particularly delicious and I deeply appreciated the gluten free bread option. Along with my sandwich I enjoyed their seasonal iced latte flight featuring pistachio, blueberry muffin, love bug, and funnel cake flavors. I can't wait to go back and introduce friends to this lovely cafe, it was the perfect spot for brunch after a long walk through The Village. read more

Zing Cafe - May 2024 staff favorite lattes.. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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I'm so glad I walked here this morning! Everyone was so kind to me. I was worried about bringing my dogs, so I called before and asked about if they had somewhere to keep them outside. One of the staff members of Zing told me he would take care of them for me and hold them outside while I ordered! I walked over, he met me at the door, and watched my pups. Not only is that outstanding service, but everyone else was extra kind while I was ordering as well. The croissant is buttery and moist, but not too wet. My iced latte (blueberry muffin latte) is made perfectly and is very refreshing. There is ample seating inside, maybe 6 or 7 tables, as well as some patio seating outside. Love this place! read more

Zing Cafe - Butter croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Quiet little coffee and easy brunch cuisine corner in the heart of Zionsville suburbia, I found plenty of parking, good wifi, polite and extra friendly staff, and enjoyable well lit space. Prices seemed normal across a large menu mostly featuring foods and some coffee. I showed for coffee, noticed all lattes were made from pump bottles, decided on trying a hazelnut marshmallow and brown sugar fix. Forgot to bring in my own so was given the goods in traditional plastic, took a second for the flavors to get to know each other going from gross to rather nice, and I can say it's an overall rounded latte. Nothing fancy or award worthy, will not be challenging Commissary or Provider, it is the simple Starbucks alternative that does entirely better than burning low quality beans! There was a steady trickle over my two hours that Thursday, glad it never got extra busy and could work in the corner with an outlet at laptop reach while enjoying this refined and classically decorated space. read more

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In town for an extended family visit, I found Zing when looking for a coffee place reasonably close their house. Even better, it was within walking distance so it fit in nicely with my morning routine of going for a walk first thing. The interior is cute and cozy with plenty of seating. The decor is sweet and understated. I had an oat milk latte and a muffin. The latte was a little light, meaning there was more foam than there should have been, but it was good. The muffin was moist and tasty. On another visit, I had a cold brew with toasted marshmallow syrup and milk. The coffee was good but nothing spectacular. Service was consistently good and quick. This is a family-owned place and, based on a conversation I overheard, the new owners just took over in March 2022. I hope to come back for lunch on another visit - the sandwiches look great! read more

I visited the newly re-opened zing cafe at the village of west clay nice seating outside and inside the owner and staff are very friendly and they will bring your drinks and food to your table they have a great variety of coffee, ice tea and smoothies , pastries and a great breakfast, lunch menu with reasonable prices and portions . They have great options for kids and adults . We got a peach ice tea yesterday to try and will be back to try their lunch menu as it is so conveniently located located right in the village of west clay in west Carmel you must check it out read more

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Super cute cafe. Food is decent (bacon pre cooked, coffee medium hot, no GF options, no matcha but hey you are in the middle of Indiana... decent food) friendly 2 person staff. The reason for 1 star? LIFO! When we arrived all customers were seated drinking coffee with a dog (cute Lucy! Nice old men!) . One overly friendly old man Jeff seemed to know everyone. Talked to us because he was buying all the cafes baked goods.... Wanted to know if we were looking for a muffin. Lol. We assured him we were good! We placed our $30 order to go. Sat down to wait. Enter 12 customers. We wait. Enter more customers. After allllllllll other customers had left.... We received the last item in our order. A smoothie. That she didn't make until the last customer had left. By then our breakfast sandwiches were cold. I guess Zing uses LIFO not FIFO in creating orders. Back to Starbucks we go. Tried . Disappointed service was so poor. Cute friendly people are great.... But quick service is #1 and non existent here. read more

Great coffee, great sandwiches, well made desserts. Nothing more to say. Yelp seems to want more words; if you're near west clay and need some of the tastiest coffee I've had (barring my snobby French press with freshly ground beans with water poured at 165F), this is the place to go read more

This cafe is quaint, clean, and has a cozy feel in such a relatively small space. I have not yet tried the food from the menu. Whenever I visit my cousin's salon across the street, I've just gotten coffee. I will try some of the food when I'm in Indianapolis next time. read more

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I can't say how good the food is here since I had just finished eating across the street when I noticed this place. I decided to try one of their smoothies. No matter what flavor you order, they give you the option of making it juice or yogurt based. The staff was prompt on taking my order (at the counter) and my wait was short as they finished someone else order before making mine. The interior is small and cozy though it didn't get too loud. Most folks were dining and managing their voice levels so that it seemed like if you found a spot, you could do a little work while consuming your purchase. Review #3167 read more

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Great place. Live here in the village. we are very lucky to have a cafe like this. Very clean, food is excellent and very friendly people.

Stopped by before an appointment at the spa across the street. The woman who took my order was very friendly and asked each customer how their day was going. They had lots of breakfast and lunch sandwich options but I wasn't super hungry so I got the banana berry smoothie with a yogurt base. They'll ask if you want a juice or yogurt base and the employee said the yogurt tastes better so I went with her suggestion. It was very good! The perfect treat before heading to my appointment. Not sure I'll drive to this area specifically to go here again but I plan on another spa trip so I'll visit again before my next appointment. Give this place a try if you're in the area! read more

Zing Cafe - Banana berry smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

The most disappointing coffee I've had in several years. It's weak and bland with a hint of bitter. I ordered a white chocolate mocha blended, my husband had the same iced. His is undrinkable. Mine is barely drinkable. For $4.69, I expect to enjoy my beverage. It's hardly worth mentioning the atmosphere of a coffee shop with such horrible coffee, but I will. The decor can't decide if it's current, early aughts, or late 90s. All at once it wants to be cheerfully modern, Panera contemporary, and tacky, house-wife industrial. The space is cramped, the table are small (and dirty!), the chairs are uncomfortable. The coffee menu is tacked to the side like an afterthought - which clearly it is. Despite all this, the place is packed. I see a lot of smoothies. Maybe those are ok. Maybe people just don't want to give up a drink that was so expensive. I know that's why I'm still here. read more

Zing Cafe - Medium White Chocolate Mocha - blended - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Thanks to "hot new businesses" section on Yelp, I was able to find this tucked away coffee shop in West Clay (to be honest, I rarely find myself in this neck of the woods). A few reasons you'll want to add Zing Cafe to your bookmarked list: -tasty tea selection - loose leaf -outdoor seating is available -other than Danny Boy - this is probably one of your rare visits to this Stepford neighborhood (I have to admit, checking out the architecture on the drive in was fun) -super friendly service -healthy egg white sandwiches with avocado, tomato, spinach (only complaint: my egg sammie had a healthy stash of egg shell throughout it -bummer) Easy fix of dropping those eggs into a cup before they hit the pan. read more

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A neighborhood coffee shop nestled in the "utopia" of the Village of West Clay in Carmel. Welcome to the scene, Zing! They've only been open for a month and a half and I hope they stick around. This place is quaint but with room for probably 20-30 people if it's filled to the brim, plus outdoor seating. I love the modern decor! I'm on a chai tea latte kick so I ordered a tall. Zing offers coffee/tea/smoothies, but also breakfast sandwiches, salads, and lunch sandwiches. I was pleased to learn they use a local chai tea by Joy in Noblesville, if I remember correctly. It was solid but had a not-so-great aftertaste - I'm a chai newbie, so maybe this is normal? It got loud at times with the neighborhood kids causing a racket. After they left, it calmed down. Also, there was free guest wi-fi, but it was sloooow. I came here to get work done and I was limited in what I could accomplish :/ Bonus: the owner and staff were super friendly and went out of their way to make sure we felt welcomed! read more

Zing Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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So excited to welcome them to the neighborhood! This is the first time I've had a coffee shop/cafe by me where I can go to work. The environment is very conducive to laptops and meetings, as well as socializing. When you go, you have to try a smoothie. There is a simple list of about fifteen fruit options. You choose three and they make a fresh smoothie in front of you. SO DELICIOUS. I have only been for breakfast and therefore have only had the oatmeal and breakfast sandwiches, but can't wait to try the lunch items (sandwiches, salads, etc). The owner is very kind and friendly- the kind of owner you want to support. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable as well. You will be kindly greeted when you walk in. read more

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Something about the Big Zing breakfast sandwich, it is amazing. Staff is really friendly, and greet you with a smile even if they have a long line with frustrated customers. read more

We had the sweetest experience at Zing! Cafe! The staff was so warm & personable. The owner even came out to ask about our food & checked on everyone else there as well. Our food & coffee drinks were fantastic, and the environment is cozy & clean. We will definitely be back soon! read more

After reading good reviews of the Zing Cafe I was really looking forward to checking them out. So I hopped on the phone and called in a pick up order. The girl who answered and took my order was very nice, helpful, and thorough. When my fiancé went to pick up the order he informed me that the owner was the one who helped him and was very rude. I have to say that is extremely disappointing to hear. People work very hard for their money and my family is very careful with whom we spend it on. We like to vote with our money. It's one of the best ways to make a difference in the world and to see true lasting change. And as we both are in the culinary and hospitality industry we are even more informed on how the food world works. So when we find a business who treats their customers poorly we take notice and usually do not return. I ordered a medium latte with coconut milk, extra hot (to keep it hot during travel time home about 15 minutes), with whipped cream, caramel, and mocha drizzled. The latte was just okay. It was hot when it got home, but there was zero whipped cream, caramel or mocha drizzle. Enter sad face :( I also ordered a California style breakfast sandwich with egg, tomato, spinach, avocado, swiss cheese and pesto on an Asiago bagel. That was decently tasty. Also ordered one of their double chocolate chunk muffins and a blueberry muffin. Those both were good, but $2.99 each. Over all the food was decent, latte not so much, and the customer service from the owner was terrible. I sure do hope it was an off day for them and they don't treat everyone like this. Thank you to the girl who answered the phone! Great phone skills and customer service there. read more

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Nice neighborhood cafe with coffee and a small food menu. We've been for breakfast a few times. Sometimes we sit outside if there is a table open but otherwise we will get it to go since we live close. The inside is pretty tiny and usually there are only 2 people working so it can feel chaotic if there are more than a few people in line. I like the bagel breakfast sandwich with an iced coffee. In addition to their food menu they have some bakery items at the front. read more

I met a friend in The Village of West Clay. Never having been near it before, I felt like I traveled to a new town...and perhaps a new time tbh. Am I in Pleasantville? Still seeing in technicolor--we're all good. I was so happy to find a coffee shop to grab an iced beverage. I went ahead and grabbed a wrap while I was at it! The staff was friendly and helpful. Though I asked for my drink "half sweet," I still felt like I was sucking down dessert--not sure if I didn't get the half sweet or their iced treats are just super naughty. The wrap was solid. All in all--a great place to grab a drink while you're in walking about this cute little time warp. read more

Great local restaurant, easy and quick place to grab a smoothie, iced coffee or breakfast and lunch entrees. The food won't blow you away but overall really tasty meal! Highly recommend the "Big Zing" for a break sandwich, it's a monster of a sandwich! It is kid friendly but it doesn't have a high chair which is a bummer for a restaurant located in a residential neighborhood. read more

Zing Cafe - Village Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Simply loved this place. I took my laptop here to get some stuff done and ordered a chicken parma wrap. IT WAS DELICIOUS! An adorable little cafe in the middle of Westclay which I will 100% be back to. Amazing service and even better food and comfort. read more

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I met the owner today and she was the sweetest ever, I wish her best of luck and lots of success.

Thrilled to have such a nice cafe within a leisurely bike ride from home. Husband & I are big Starbucks fans but admitted the Vanilla Lattes at Zing have better flavor. We've chosen Zing over competitors many mornings - prices are comparable to Starbucks. The scones are fresh and delicious - enjoyed the apple cinnamon & I heard there will be pumpkin spice this fall. The breakfast sandwich is generously sized and not skimpy on ingredients. We split one just to try and were full. Not greasy and the eggs are real - not that shaker-shaker cardboard carton stuff! And if you request egg whites only, I get the feeling they'd carefully separate an egg fresh to your order. Inside is cozy and busy on weekend mornings. Good number of tables and seats outside, too. Happy to have Zing in our area! read more

Zing Cafe - Zing skinny vanilla latte and apple cinnamon scone (lines in icing are from plastic wrap just removed) - delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I ordered a sandwich with avocado and turkey sausage. They forgot the turkey and the avocado was so hard it was inedible. Not coming back.

I was beyond excited to see the "coming soon" sign outside of this building a couple of months ago. Finally! A coffee shop AND a place to get brunch...all within walking distance of my house! Here in Carmel, most of our houses are surrounded by nothing but more houses, so it's a joy and a novelty to get a great neighborhood "spot". This little commercial area of the neighborhood is slowly starting to build itself back up and is wonderfully promising. I only hoped Zing would be good enough to live up to the expectations. I had a chance to check it out just a couple of days after their grand opening. My first thought upon parking nearby was that Zing has already brought a different vibe to the little street. They have a few outdoor tables along the sidewalk, and people were sitting outside chatting with their morning coffee. Inside, the place has a bit of that popular industrial chic vibe with Edison bulb fixtures and stainless steel tables, combined with cozy chocolate brown and teal floors and artwork. There was already a line at the counter with people ordering breakfasts and drinks. Though you could tell the few staff members who were there were quite busy, they were very friendly and got the orders completed pretty quickly. Unfortunately, I only had time to try a drink. My ultimate test of a coffee shop: the chai latte. Zing's tastes very good and would be nearly perfect except for the little blob of spices sitting on the bottom of the cup...not too crazy about gritty tea, but I am definitely going to give Zing another chance. Their menu of breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, and paninis looked so delicious and I was glad to see a wide range of healthy options. Looking forward to future mornings with a good book and breakfast while relaxing at Zing Cafe! read more

Zing Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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