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

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My original lunch destination was closed today (should have looked on Yelp), which led me to notice this little sandwich/coffee spot next door. The place is small (seating 26 people) and I loved the decor. Ironwork chandeliers with Edison bulbs. I ordered the Club after being told by the girl behind the counter that it was her favorite, and I'm glad I did. Toasted wheat bread, lots of turkey, sliced apples, crisp thick bacon, and a spicy sauce that obviously explains the name of this shoppe. I'd highly recommend Zing as a perfect spot to grab a sandwich and catch up with friends. read more

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Stopped by here a couple weeks ago. It seemed cute and maybe I'll give it another try. The chai I got was just a powdered mixture. It was fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. The reason why I gave it 2 stars was I needed to use the restroom while I was there. They were completely out of toilet paper. TMI, but I'm not one to just "drip dry". I told the lady at the counter that they were out of toilet paper. She said "yeah, I know. I'll have someone pick it up after we close." I just thought was was really disgusting for a business. Have a sign up or stop by the CVS that is 5 minutes away and grab a couple rolls. What if someone had to go #2? What if it was "that time of the month" for someone. read more

This is a nice little cafe in Carmel that has a good selection of drinks and an awesome food menu. Zing has great breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, salads, soup, and more. I ordered the skinny hazelnut latte and the California breakfast bagel. The cafe is small so it is a bit distracting if you want to get stuff done here since I could hear conversations from others. The chairs were not that comfortable, which would make it hard to sit for a few hours to work on things. The staff was helpful, friendly, and took time to chat with me. You should come here if you want to get a bite to eat but not if you want to study. read more

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Cute little coffee and breakfast place! Sandwiches and coffee hit the spot! I look forward to visiting when the weather allows outdoor seating. read more

Today I ventured around the corner to Zing Cafe. I was not disappointed! It was so quaint inside! There were a few patrons sitting and enjoying the foggy Saturday morning. I ordered a vanilla Cafe Latte and a Sunrise breakfast sandwich to go. My barista was delightful as well as the young man who put my sandwich together. The ride home was torturous because my sandwich smelled so yummy! The sandwich came with egg, spinach, tomato,cucumber and American cheese. It was delicious! The freshness of the veggies along with the egg and cheese made for one satisfying breakfast. The latte was perfect as well. Not too much espresso or milk -- just a nice blend of both. All in all I found Zing Cafe a great alternative to a certain other coffee place or fast food joint. I am so glad I decided to try Zing Cafe! read more

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I've only been here once which is why it's getting 3 stars with the potential for me. Met a friend/client here for the first time. My service was good, coffee was pretty good. I'd like to come back for food. I love the area that it's in and could spend some time wandering and taking photos. Looks like it gets pretty crowded and nice to have small meetings. read more

Finally tried this place today after living in the neighborhood for almost a year. Definitely regretting waiting this long because this place is great!! Breakfast sandwich's are made fresh to order and they are amazing! Coffee is also great! Will be making many more stops here in the future. Outdoor seating is pet friendly so bring the dog! read more

Coffee at the self serve was either cold or empty. The cappuccino I ordered was an ordeal. They weren't able to figure out the frothier, the two working this morning laughed and teased each other as I waited on my order of a simple black coffee and cappuccino. By the time I received my drink it was so over heated and the milk was scalded. I can see why the place was empty. read more

Great, homey feeling here. Would recommend this spot for a quick coffee grab or to meet with a friend or client.

Adorable, family owned, quaint little coffee/sandwich shop, smack dab in the middle of "Pleasantville, USA" (a.k.a. the Village of West Clay Estates) in Carmel. The door literally says "where friends meet" and that couldn't be closer to the truth. Enjoy scrumptious food while surrounded by cool decor, with Edison light bulbs and chic tables and chairs. Dine indoors or outside, surrounded by happy employees, and a clean establishment. What more could you ask for? read more

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Always amazing food and coffee. Great little shop. I recommend to any coffee lover

My favorite place to meet friends and business clients. Great prices and food. Service is good every time, even at opening when we are all tired. read more

I'm in town to see family and needed a quick lunch. They had a lot of coffee and a lot of food options. Got an iced latte and a sandwich, and both were fantastic! Excited for them to be back open for future trips and will definitely be my first choice for a quick meal in West Clay. read more

So happy to have Zing Cafe in the neighborhood! The owner is so kind, personable and caring for his customers. The food and beverage choices are perfect for carrying out in a hurry or settling down with friends and family for a meal. I definitely recommended the coffee. It is excellent! They have a s'mores latte as a special. Perfection. The spinach salad, chicken pesto and blueberry muffins are a must. This morning I had the California Classic on an English muffin. The toppings were fresh and love having an egg white option! Keep up the great work!! read more

Zing Cafe - California Classic on an English muffin. I loved the fresh ingredients. This is must to try on the menu! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I cannot say enough great things about this local cafe. I live in the village and we are a tough customer base to please, but what more could ask for from this place? Excellent coffee, excellent food, and great smoothies too. Staff is nice-they are young, but they are great read more

Cute spot to meet up with friends or take kids, but it ends there. The service is spectacular - sweetest cashier who are helpful and all smiles! Coffee- watered down and horrific! If your tag line has "good coffee" in it, you better have good coffee! Food - the food was good, but nothing special. My eggs in my egg sandwich looked like they were microwaved. Every item looks like you could easily make it at home Good there with some good friends, you will be fine ;) (If you work there - please fix the coffee!!!!) read more

I finally got around to Zing and I'm glad I did. The food was fresh, good, and unlike every other restaurant that's tried things out in the Village of West Clay, quick and well served. They have a good variety of eggs, paninis and salads, so as long as you're in the mood for eggs, a panini or salad, you're in good shape. It's a quick, relatively small cafe, so they are probably smart to limit themselves to things they can do quick and well. One of the nice things is they've got quite a few healthy side options, and we definitely appreciated that instead of the standard bag of chips. read more

This neighborhood is kinda strange (it feels like a movie set because everything is so new), but this is a cute little place with cheap, yummy breakfast. California classic is delish, plus they get bonus points for multiple non-dairy milk options! Super nice staff too! read more

This is a amazing little coffee spot, and their smoothies are delish! I came to this coffee shop and got a berry passion w/yogurt base and it was the best smoothie I've ever tasted! totally recommend trying the yogurt base and the NS&B(Nutella, Strawberry, and Banana). Their wraps were one of a kind with a little twist to them read more

*Edited upon further reflection* I was pleased to find a non-starbucks cafe in the area to get a snack and a cup of coffee. I almost always prefer locally owned businesses and I'm glad Zing is here. But the coffee was okay, nothing spectacular, and the breakfast sandwich was just okay too. It was served on their asiago bagel, but when we got it, it was not a bagel. It was some sort of bialy derivative, I think, since the texture was not like a bagel and it didn't even have a hole in it. It tasted good but it just wasn't what we were expecting. The sandwich was the All-American breakfast sandwich with sausage and cheese on it, and it was a decent snack to tide us over. Well at least the cafe space was nice and there was free Wi-Fi. Can't complain too much about the kind of first world problems you find in Carmel. read more

Food was awesome . Had the big zing breakfast sandwich. Tastey!!!! Coffee good. Cute place. . Highly recommended ! read more

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I go here all the time and absolutely love the food... But the customer service has not been great. today, i went in and wanted to order a sandwhich but no one was at the counter. I waited 15 minutes and made eye contact with an employee multiple times and finally they saw another costumer come in so they came to service him. after being bluntly ignored, i went up and asked to order but because it was 1:46 they couldn't take my order. i would understand if i came in at that time but i didn't. the employees were too busy spending their time outside talking instead of doing their job. the apple pay machine also wasn't working. i hope the costumer service gets better because i really enjoy the food. read more

You're better off just getting a keurig .. the coffee isn't strong or tasty. The bake goods are mediocre. I got coffee there out of desperation but I'm not that desperate for caffeine. read more

The food was good but they didn't get the order right. Good thing I'm not allergic to tomatoes.

This place seems nice and I loved seeing how busy they were when I stopped by to work today and grab some lunch. Unfortunately, it's a pretty small space and was a bit noisy for me to stay and work. Looking forward to trying again, especially when it is nice to sit outside. FYI: free wifi worked well! read more

Place was clean, staff very immature. Needed supervision. Food was so so. I had the Cuban wrap ,Great area. The coffee was nothing to write home about. I can grind my own and it's 10 times better. Most likely not going back. read more

I am only writing this because I want this place to get better so it will survive. It is great to have a coffee shop, but the coffee is not good enough. Sometimes the coffee is like warm. You have got to figure out how to get people lined up correctly. If you want people to come there on there way to work, there are few thing needed. You need to be open by 6 because 7 shows no commitment to getting morning Starbucks patrons before they leave the hood. If you're gonna have a bold coffee, make it bold. I will keep coming, but is about 6am and you're not open. You can only survive so long on stay at home moms looking for somewhere to walk the little ones in a stroller. read more

Zing is a hidden gem tucked away just south of Main between Zionsville and Carmel. If you didn't know better, you'd think you were turning into a condominium complex. Trust the GPS. Because what opens up is a quaint marketplace with local charm. Zing offers quality with handcrafted a la carte breakfast sandwiches and a full coffee bistro leading the menu. The server recommended the Santa Fe on Sesame Bagel, and it was nothing short of amazing. A sandwich and coffee was less than $7 - priced to retain a strong customer base. My conversation with the owner revealed a genuine, local business committed to becoming a staple in West Clay. Winner. read more

Went in on opening day - fabulous menu with a great variety of breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks and panini sandwiches. Asked if they could swap out the ham for some bacon on my egg and cheese sandwich and it was no problem. My server was delightful and helpful. My sandwich came out and it was piping hot with a fresh egg and delicious and appropriately cooked bacon. So happy! My go-to specialty coffee drink is a mocha and Zing does a great job with their version. My wife and daughters went there in the afternoon and had smoothies and sandwiches and loved it. We went back the next day for more egg sandwiches. Great quality food, very inviting interior decor. Great to have this restaurant in the village, keep up the good work Zing! read more

This little cafe is a gem. My soup, sandwich, and berry iced tea were fresh, delicious, and served with a very friendly smile. Thumbs up.

Finally a non pizza place in VWC !! I've been 5 times in first week. Kids love the smoothies while I've had the tuna and club panini. Food is great and staff is very helpful. With quality food and a great ambiance this place will succeed for sure. read more

YES! Finally a coffee shop and cafe in the Village of West Clay! I visited for the first time today and was assisted in making a drink selection by the friendly staff! They even self-corrected how they rang up my drink to ensure I got the best deal! The environment is trendy and relaxing! It's the perfect place to meet friends for coffee, breakfast, or lunch! It was such a good experience that I'm headed back for lunch! read more

I ordered the California Turkey on Italian bread. It was delicious! Warmed on a panini press with chunks of avocado. Yummy yum

Cozy coffee shop/cafe in the Village of West Clay. I had heard about it and checked out its website. I was impressed by both the breakfast and lunch menus and wanted to try it out. Somehow from the website and menus, I got the impression that this would be more of a cafe. But once there, it feels more like a coffee shop that happens to serve some food. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. My husband had a breakfast sandwich and I had the toasted NS&B (Nutella/strawberries/bananas). The toast on my NS&B was over-toasted -- not burned, but really dry and crunchy. I had to eat it with a fork and knife, and the plastic knife was barely strong enough to cut through the toast - I felt like I was trying to cut through a brick. The NS&B toppings were good, I just wish the toast wasn't so tough. I would like to go back and try the lunch - the menu has lots of appealing sandwiches and salads that I'm interested in. There were quite a few people coming in and out while we were there. There was a group of older (retired?) men hanging out for a long time. There were some businessmen meeting. There was a young mom with a baby. There were two ladies in workout clothes. A mix of people. The place is nicely decorated and clean. Very small and the door opens right into it, so in cold weather every time the door opens you feel the chill. There's outdoor seating for warmer months. read more

Best cold brew I've ever had! Very affordable and great food for the price! I will be back!

Unfortunately seems to have gone downhill once ownership changed. :( Former employees were very friendly and knew our names after just a couple visits. Current employees always seem frantic and stressed out even if there are only 1 or 2 customers. Cappuccinos and lattes are now incredibly watery, and directions aren't followed on online orders. They have also changed their cookies (presumably to those used at Au Bon Pain?), and they're not nearly as good. Hopefully things improve with a little time, but right now the change is incredibly disappointing. read more

This is the most delicious cafe!!! It is definitely a hidden west clay gem. The service is consistently 5 star and the food is amazing!!! I've tried a different item at every visit and every item is always fresh and delicious! The smoothies are amazing and the coffee fantastic!! I look forward to eating at Zing every week! read more

Loved their panini's and COLE SLAW. The music is enjoyable as well. This is a good place to chill

As a person with a couple dietary restrictions (dairy and yeast), finding a place to eat is difficult. I always feel guilty for having food allergies because restaurants often get annoyed---I've seen many an eye roll in my time--- that I can't just order what they have to offer on the menu. However, the people at Zing cafe gave me the time I needed to look at the menu, and were more than willing to work with me to find something I could eat. They were even willing to allow me to invent a dish of things I could eat. I ended up getting the California turkey sandwich in a romaine lettuce wrap (their idea), and no cheese. They went above and beyond my expectations of a restaurant, and my experience here will not be forgotten. THANK YOU ZINGERS! read more