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    Zing Cafe

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tuna sandwich with pasta salad.
    Katherine A.

    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.

    Fatima G.

    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!

    My Mocha, wife's Vanilla Ice Latte and a coffee cake muffin.
    Dave C.

    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.

    May 2024 staff favorite lattes..
    Tammy S.

    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.

    Butter croissant
    Gabi H.

    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!

    Latte
    Luke W.

    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.

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    Pooja G.

    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

    Lamont S.

    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.

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    Ken N.

    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

    Banana berry smoothie

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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.

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    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.

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