For richer or pour over, Indy’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. According to Indianapolis Coffee Guide, local coffee shops are on track to outnumber Starbucks locations in the Indianapolis area.

The Circle City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops by side of town.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

City Editor Nicole ordered an iced blackberry brown sugar latte at Illumine. | Photo by INDYtoday team

North side

Gather 22 | 22 E. 22nd St., Near Northside
Monon Coffee Company | 920 E. Westfield Blvd., Broad Ripple
Perk Up | 6536 Cornell Ave., Broad Ripple
Java House | 965 E. 64th St., Broad Ripple
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee | 6229 Carrollton Ave., Broad Ripple
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee | 4930 N. Pennsylvania St., Meridian-Kessler
Prufrock Coffee Company | 5168 N. College Ave., Meridian-Kessler
Blue Mind Roasting | 646 E. 38th St., Meridian-Kessler
Illumine Coffee Co. | 8517 Westfield Rd., Nora
Tinker Coffee - The Firehouse | 5555 N. Illinois St.
Foundation Coffee Company | 4565 Marcy Ln.
Command Coffee | 2910 N. College Ave., Butler Tarkington
The Human Bean | 5405 N. Keystone Ave.
Niyyah Coffee, 6160 N. Rural St.
Ascend Coffee | 5941 E. 86th St.
Tea's Me Cafe | 140 E. 22nd St., Ste. B, Fall Creek Place
Lulu's Coffee & Bakehouse | 2292 W. 86th St.

You can get coffee until 5 p.m. at Parlor Public House before it switches over to its cocktail menu. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Downtown

Quills Coffee | 941 N. Meridian St.
Commissary | 304 E. New York St.
Java House | 115 E. New York St.
Parlor Public House | 600 E. Ohio St., Ste. B
Tinker Coffee Co. | 380 E. Market St.
Command Coffee | 55 Monument Circle
Plaid & Pearls Coffee | 6 W. Washington St.
Kaffeine Coffee Co. | 707 Fulton St., Ste. B
Coat Check Coffee | 401 E. Michigan St.
Blue Collar Coffee Co. | 850 Mass Ave., Ste. 104
Red Door Cafe | 237 N. East St.
chronic coffee | 42 Virginia Ave.
Amberson Coffee & Grocer | 401 S. College Ave.
Dream Palace Books & Coffee | 111 E. 16th St., Ste. 101
Please & Thank You | 849 Mass Ave.
CUPS Coffee | Multiple locations
Foundry | 236 E. 16th St., Kennedy-King
Provider | 1101 E. 16th St., Kennedy-King
The Alchemist | 1660 Bellefontaine St., Kennedy-King

The Alchemist is serving up golden vibes in the old West Fork building. | Photo by @theindyfoodcouple

East side

Rabble Coffee | 2119 E. 10th St.
Wild Child Coffee Co. | 400 S. Ritter Ave.
Cafe Oztara | 1446 E. Washington St.
God’s Embrace Coffee Shop | 1040 N. Post Road.
GoldLeaf Sweet & Savory | 1901 E. 46th St.

Lincoln Lane Coffee Co. also shares space with a community center where neighbors can do their laundry. | Photo by INDYtoday team

South side

Calvin Fletcher's | 647 Virginia Ave., Fletcher Place
Bovaconti | 1042 Virginia Ave., Fountain Square
Nine Lives Cat Cafe | 1315 Shelby St., Fountain Square
The Selene by OVA Lofts | 1317 Prospect St., Fountain Square
Black House Cafe | 1122 Shelby St., Fountain Square
Lincoln Lane Coffee Co. | 516 Lincoln St., Bates-Hendricks
Helm Coffee | 2324 Shelby St., Garfield Park
Normal Coffee at Tube Factory artspace | 1125 Cruft St.
SKOSH | 2555 Shelby St., Garfield Park
The Mocha Nut Coffee Shop | 1625 E. Southport Rd.
Redefined Hope Boutique + Coffee | 11850 Brookville Rd.
Claypot Coffee House | 1551 E. Stop 12 Rd.
Milk & Honey Coffeehouse | 8511 Southeastern Ave.

West side

The Coffee Haus at Guggman | 1701 Gent Ave.
Tinker Coffee | 1220 Waterway Blvd., The AMP at 16 Tech
Mansion Society | 202 Steeples Blvd.
MOTW Coffee and Pastries | 4873 W. 38th St.
Founders Grounds | 1414 N. Main St., Speedway
Som Coffee Shop | 4955 W. Washington St., Ste. H
Gaia Cafe and Botanical | 5510 Lafayette Rd., Ste. 140

Be the barista

Shop our favorite coffee essentials to turn your house into our city’s next great coffee destination.

It all starts with the beans — for the best coffee (and tea), skip the big brands and shop this collection of coffee from local roasters. For a whole bean coffee, try Methodical Coffee’s Pink Lady, while these Loveland Coffee K-Cups are a great Keurig option.
For a French Press that lasts, avoid breakable glass options and opt for stainless steel — this Secura French Press is highly rated and comes in multiple colors.
Bloom pourovers like a pro with elegant gooseneck design of the COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle.
These double walled glass espresso cups or these handmade ceramic espresso cups will set your home cafe apart.
Hide coffee stains under espresso makers with this absorbent drying mat that sucks up coffee drops like magic.
For the sleekest coffee accessories imaginable, shop the Fellow collection for coffee bean grinders, kettles, and carafes.
Ready to go all in? The Breville Barista Espresso Machine is a best-selling espresso machine that makes coffee shop-worthy lattes, cappuccinos, and espresso at home.

Did we miss a coffee shop? Let us know.

Are you looking for a coffee shop in the north side suburbs, or perhaps south of Indianapolis? Check out this separate coffee guide.