Hidden gems: Cafes in Indianapolis

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Indianapolis. This list contains 56 places from Cafe category.

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Blue Mind Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Everything was perfectly prepared! Ethiopian drip coffee Matcha latte Daylight fading salted maple latte Pastries were delicious too. Clean environment. Beautiful shop. Professional baristas. Quality, specialty brews. The downside, hours here are nearly impossible for us to make it to. So make tim...
5.00 (73 reviews)
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Good Vibes Cafe Bar
Coffee shop
👍👍 I had checked out the new cafe in downtown my friends were raving about. I ordered the Brown Sugar Latte w/ Boba, topped w/ cheese foam (2nd photo) & boy it was great! 🧋 It was so good I had to get more for me & my baby. They have this cute & unique split cup w/c was awesome bc they have so much dr...
$ $$$
5.00 (73 reviews)
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Red Door Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 A very authentic place with good coffee and unique sweets. Also as someone who likes working from cafes, the power outlet placements were perfect.
5.00 (62 reviews)
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Redefined Hope Boutique & Coffee Shop
Coffee shop
5.00 (49 reviews)
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Takumi Boba & Ramen
Ramen restaurant
👍👍 Exceptional Experience! This ramen and boba restaurant exceeded all expectations. The ramen bowls were rich in flavor, with noodles cooked to perfection. The variety of boba drinks was impressive, each bursting with unique and delightful flavors. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff added to the ov...
5.00 (41 reviews)
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Cosmic Cardinal Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Delicious food and sandwiches, daily specials, and a great atmosphere. It'll be a new Gen Con staple every time we visit. It's inside of the bank in the back :) (get the matcha lemonade!!)
5.00 (24 reviews)
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Dathouse
Non-profit organization
👍👍 *Brown sugar sage* is just as delicious as it sounds. Will DEFINITELY have another the next time I'm in. The staff is great and friendly too
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Cups Coffee
Cafe
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Tinker Coffee Co. Roastery
Coffee roasters
👍👍 Decaf Honduras Marcala is great! Really glad to find a roaster with a solid, recently roasted decaf option. I love espresso so much that I travel with my Decent, but I can only drink decaf. I forgot my beans on a business trip, and I’m happy I found Tinker! When brewing these beans I kept it simple...
4.90 (147 reviews)
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Founders Grounds Coffee Company
Coffee shop
👍👍 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 owne...
4.90 (106 reviews)
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The Avenue Coffeehouse
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is a great place to study, the food and drinks are very tasty. I loved the atmosphere and service. The employees are very welcoming. Easy to find street parking.
4.90 (82 reviews)
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Gaia Cafe and Botanical
Coffee shop
👍👍 This shop is the perfect place to come and enjoy your cup of coffee. The owner and staff are always super friendly and make an effort to remember you. And the coffee is seriously the best! Forget the big chain coffee shops and come support this local gem. You won't regret it.
4.90 (69 reviews)
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PharmFree Life
Vitamin & supplements store
4.90 (43 reviews)
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SKOSH
Coffee shop
4.90 (38 reviews)
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2 Cups A Day Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 If you're westbound coming into Indianapolis, Indiana or leaving it eastbound near East Warren, THIS is the coffee joint to get to! In my travels from New York to Colorado, I stayed at a hotel nearby. The next day I woke up and realized it was to be my 600-mile driving day. Doh! Thus, this was no fe...
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Silver Linings Coffeehouse
Coffee shop
👍 A very friendly coffee shop in Beech Grove. I had a chai latte and my friend had an affogado (espresso with ice cream). Both were reasonably delicious, quick, well-presented and under $5. The staff is very warm and welcoming. The shop is set up like a living room with sofas and cushy chairs as well...
$ $$$
4.80 (132 reviews)
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chronic coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Best little coffee shop downtown! Independently owned by great people and the atmosphere is great. Plants and coffee and dogs!
4.80 (116 reviews)
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Almost Famous | Crema
Cocktail bar
👍 This place exists for far more than its food & beverages, but the focused menu delivers in spades. The coffee program does not disappoint, though on its own is not worth a detour - Tinker's Conduit blend on espresso & drip are great, but easy to find elsewhere. Luckily the well executed new American...
$$ $$
4.80 (78 reviews)
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Helm Coffee
Cafe
👍👍 Let me get straight to the point here. I’ve had one single visit to Helm for a quick pour over. Jill (the owner) made my coffee. Ethiopian Anaerobic. She pulled me a bag of take home beans straight from the roaster herself and was hyped to share the knowledge and vibe. You really need to go visit f...
4.80 (68 reviews)
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Illumine Coffee Co.
Cafe
👍👍 Loved the atmosphere. Great helpful service and very friendly. Ordered blackberry brown sugar latte and the maple spice latte. Love having this local option in Nora!
$ $$$
4.80 (67 reviews)
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