Best of Metromix Indianapolis 2011Coffee shop
Now that the Starbucks craze of the '90s has sorta died down, we're able to look at the local cafes and coffee shops who cater to the open-mic crowd and produce some pretty fine java. But which is the best?
And the winner is…
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
615 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203Neighborhood: Downtown
This new coffee shop donates all its profits to the Fletcher Place neighborhood and serves only fair trade, organic coffee. Makes you feel good drinking the stuff.
Nominees
Henry's on East Street
627 N. East St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204Neighborhood: Downtown
Even hyper-business types seem to relax and linger at this friendly Chatham Arch cafe, known for its homemade breakfast dishes, artisan sandwiches and bread pudding with white mocha sauce. Saturday and Sunday brunch is a hidden gem, even more so when you sip your coffee on the patio.
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee Co.
4930 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205Neighborhood: Broad Ripple
The ultra-lounge of coffee shops, H & C is outfitted sleek, contemporary, and classy. They offer specialty coffee and tea drinks made form custom roasted coffees and more than 20 varieties of tea. Now offering free WiFi service.
Lazy Days Coffe House
10 Johnson Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46219Neighborhood: East Indy
The perfect place to lounge and simply relax, Lazy Daze offers a cozy hangout in Indianapolis. Order a latte and a pastry to maximize laziness.
Perk Up Cafe
6536 Cornell Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220Neighborhood: Broad Ripple
Located in a little house along the Monon Trail on the northern edge of the action, Perk Up is quiet and friendly. The coffee beans are roasted daily and the breads and pastries are homemade. None of this is by accident. The shop's owners, Alice Matsuo and Jeanette Footman, are two community-minded, internationally trained artisan bakers.
Last year's winner
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company
615 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203Neighborhood: Downtown
This new coffee shop donates all its profits to the Fletcher Place neighborhood and serves only fair trade, organic coffee. Makes you feel good drinking the stuff.
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fzryasky - February 15, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Bjava Coffee shop (and coffee roasters) is way above the competition. Do your readers a favor and check them out!
Report This Commentbeastcat - February 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Bjava Coffee & Tea towers above the listed competition. They are clearly the superior coffee shop in Indianapolis & showcase amazing baristas who c...
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Report This Commentrosey - February 15, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Yes!!!!! Please check out Bjava Coffee and Tea....you'll be glad you did and so will your readers!
Report This CommentHoosierWolf - February 15, 2011 at 2:29 PM
You need to add Bjava Coffee & Tea to this list. They truly do have the best coffee in Indy.
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