I was staying in the speedway area for business and needed a good coffee. There are 2 next to each other on main st. Stopped in and tried both, but overall Founders is just the better deal and atmosphere. If you’re into Indy racing lore, and enjoy a good coffee, this is the place to be. Met the owner Jeff and he is a really good dude. Maliki was one of my servers and he was one cool dude and very engaging. Entire staff is great. My coffee was excellent and I saw plenty of breakfast plates that looked delicious. They have it all here. If you want a great way to start your day, I highly recommend this place. Come out and support your local businesses and avoid chains!

I really wanted to like this place. We need more local coffee shops and less corporate monopolies. The coffee: Ordered the pumpkin cold brew and the pumpkin cheesecake latte. The cold brew tasted like black iced coffee with sweet whipped topping it wasn’t great. The pumpkin cheesecake was really good though, lots of flavors. The service: I think the big issue is customer service. The cashier never greeted me or said anything until I asked for my order. Two different people brought the drinks. With the first one I said thanks!!! They shrugged and walked away. The second one I said have a nice day! She walked away and looked annoyed. I didn’t feel welcome at this place at all. If I felt like my business was wanted and I was welcomed I would gladly come back even if the coffee isn’t my favorite but that’s not the case here. With so much competition small coffee shops need to find ways to stand out amongst the rest. Customer service is critical to develop promoters.

Stopped by on opening day and was pleasantly surprised to find it so busy! Speedway was in desperate need for a coffee shop. There is a wide selection available on the menu, the staff were super friendly and welcoming, and our drinks were delicious! It’s nice and bright with the windows. They also have coffee beans, candles, succulents, clothing, and art for sale. I plan on making this a regular stop 😊

This place was great! It is smaller and was quite busy while we were there. We got the seasonal coffee fight. You get to choose 4 drinks out of like 6 options. It came with a free bakery item. We got a Blueberry crumb muffin. THE BISCUITS AND GRAVY WERE SO GOOD! my friend really liked the breakfast sandwich as well. I also was happy to see they had oat milk for a milk substitute for their drinks.

So happy to have a local coffee shop! Really good coffee. Weird standout- the panini breakfast sandwiches were EXCELLENT. They have a slightly spicy seasoning on the outside of the bread and it is very flavorful. Pleasantly surprised by that. We will definitely be back to try more! Update: everything here is still great! Love the breakfast sandwiches and the specialty lattes are great!

Coffee/latte flights were fun, unique, and flavorful and are perfect for sharing! Ample parking available, and a cute, comfortable, elevated patio deck. Also important to note - dogs are allowed on the patio! Service was friendly and fast - we will be back.

Always friendly staff, great drinks and food. The owners always make sure their customers are taken care of no matter what. Thank you Jeff & Jenny …. And of course all the amazing baristas you have….thanks for being part of our family.

Came for the first time today and will definitely be back! We ordered a flight of the fall drinks and every one was delicious, especially the cold brew. I also had the most delicious muffin. All the staff members were pleasant and professional despite how busy the restaurant was.

Speedway’s best kept secret for coffee. Great service, and amazing latte’s! I’m not huge on ice coffee, but I’m obsessed with theirs. Panini’s are great! I went 5 times one week, it is that good! The owner is super friendly and it’s an overall welcoming atmosphere. Fully recommend

Every time we go into Founders its the best experience! Luke is amazing! He sees us walk in and already has our order up and going! The food and coffee gets better by the day!

Absolutely love this place! Lotus drinks are amazing, scones are the best, coffee is awesome! You can't get better customer service either! Only thing I would change is them delivering!

Founders grounds is the best coffee house in Indianapolis, especially Speedway. Their breakfast sandwiches and pastries are fantastic, the coffee is the best in town, and being there feels like being in a coffee house that belongs in Speedway. The staff is incredibly friendly and accurate and treat you like a friend in their living room who came by to hang out. Their paninis are great, and on the weekend, if you have a hankering for biscuits and gravy, skip Charlie Brown’s and get your BnG here. Trust me, it’s better. Their only downside, is when they are busy seating is a little limited, and they only have stairs, so they are not completely accessible for everyone. But you can call them from the front door and they will run your order to you, and they have a cozy balcony out back if there isn’t space inside. I also wish they were open past three. But, if you want great coffee, a great sandwich, and great service, and you are in the area, hit up Founders Grounds. It does not disappoint.

I love this coffee shop! An amazing way to get work done, plus a beautiful back patio to hang out in the sun. The drinks are delicious! I had an apple chai that was a nice little treat to go along with my work.