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Vote in INDYtoday’s coffee shop bracket
A local coffee shop bracket with round one nominations
What’s your favorite coffee shop in Indy? | Graphic by 6AM City
With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a faceoff of our own.

Last year, you helped us name the best burger: 317 Burger. This year, we asked you to share your favorite coffee shop in Indy. Now — thanks to you and the help of a random generator — we have the official lineup for our bracket.

Who’s in the running

Going head-to-head in the first round are:
  • Commissary and Kaffeine Coffee Co. | Commissary is a full-service coffee bar + barber shop, while Kaffeine Coffee Co. serves premium third-wave coffee in a modern, rustic environment.
  • Gaia Cafe and Botanical and The Groovy Cat Cafe | Gaia is a cozy spot that used to be called Bee Coffee Roasters + offers freshly baked goods, while Groovy Cat Cafe serves local coffee blends and bites near Geist.
  • The Spark and Calvin Fletcher’s | The Spark in downtown Speedway is known for good coffee + good community, while Calvin Fletcher’s has become a neighborhood staple since it opened in 2009, offering thoughtfully roasted coffee.
  • Bovaconti and Command Coffee | Bovaconti is a Fountain Square favorite in a historic location and features local roasters, while Command Coffee strives for world-class quality + top-of-the-line customer service — it also recently opened a second location on Monument Circle.
How it works

Beginning today, we will host several voting rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine Indy’s best coffee shop. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the coffee shop with more votes moves on. Simple as that. We’ll go until we have a champion, which will be announced in our Friday, March 29 newsletter. You will be able to vote once per round.

How to participate

Vote for the coffee shop you’d like to see advance to round two using this poll. You can vote for all four spots or as little as one. Once we count all the votes, we’ll share an updated bracket and new poll in an upcoming newsletter.

Ready to cheer your “team” to victory? Vote at the button below. ⬇️
Battle of the coffee shops
Events
Friday, March 8
  • Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session | Friday, March 8 | 12-1 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Learn more about Indy Reads’ mission and how you can make a difference for students every day.
  • Voter Registration | Friday, March 8 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Garfield Park, 2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis | Free | Learn what you will need and how to register to vote online, plus where you will find information on the current candidates and their positions.
Saturday, March 9
  • Great North Run & Fitness Fair | Saturday, March 9 | 8-11:30 a.m. | North Central High School, 1801 E. 86th St., Indianapolis | Free | Participants of all ages and abilities can choose between the 10K, 5K, or 1K Family Fun Run with dozens of area vendors + interactive activities for the whole family afterwards.
Sunday, March 10
  • Beats, Bites & Brews | Sunday, March 10 | 5:30-9 p.m. | The Foxhole at Hotel Tango Distillery, 670 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | $35 | Enjoy performances of original music and covers by local Indy musicians to support the Indianapolis YMCA — entry includes a catered buffet-style dinner and a drink.
Monday, March 11
  • 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Champs | Monday, March 11 | 12 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th S., Indianapolis | $15-$30 | Watch eight teams compete for automatic bids to the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The City-County Council’s attempt to outlaw the sale of dogs in retail pet stores has been overruled. Gov. Holcomb signed a bill reversing the city’s ban in favor of proposed regulations. Read more about House Bill 1412. (IndyStar)
Announced
  • USA Lacrosse is heading to Indy to host the inaugural USA Lacrosse Experience Oct. 11-13. The festival-type atmosphere will feature international competition by the US National Teams, tournaments for players of all ages, and educational + training opportunities downtown. Get tickets.
Development
  • Lennar Homes plans to build a new neighborhood with 95 homes on the northwest side of Carmel. Current project plans call for the construction of 47 single-family houses, 48 townhouses, 15,000 sqft of retail space + a trail that would run through the neighborhood. If approved, work would begin in spring of 2025. (IBJ)
Seasonal
  • It’s almost time to set the clocks forward. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now enjoy the extra sunlight.
Community
  • Need to surf the web while exploring a local park? Nineteen Indianapolis parks now have public access to free high-speed wireless internet, with 10 more slated to receive it by the end of the summer. See the list of parks. (IBJ)
Cause
  • Local nonprofit The Villages of Indiana is asking for the community’s help ahead of its ninth annual diaper drive next week. The organization needs ~30,000 more diapers to meet its goal by Wednesday, March 13. You can donate online or in person at 3833 N. Meridian St. (WRTV)
Sports
  • T.J. McConnell and Ben Sheppard have been important reserves for the Indiana Pacers as of late. What are they doing so well? Get the breakdown with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Watch
    • The Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Not sure how to watch? Access the broadcast with a free five-day trial of DIRECTV STREAM.*
    Plan Ahead

    💧 Water-ful news

    Less than 100 days out from the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Indy
    A rendering of an Olympic-size pool in Lucas Oil Stadium
    For the first time ever, the event will be staged on a football field with enough seating to fit ~30,000 people per session. | Rendering by USA Swimming
    The USA Olympic Swim Trials — in partnership with USA Swimming + Indiana Sports Corp. — are less than 100 days away, and the nine-day event is being held right here in Indianapolis.

    The trials, which will be the sole selection meet to determine the athletes to represent Team USA in Paris, will take place from Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 23.

    The event will include 17 sessions of racing with three temporary pools installed over the football field at Lucas Oil Stadium. It will seat 30,000 fans, with an opening night goal to set the new world record for the largest swim meet in history.

    Single-session tickets are available now and start at $15 — which will allow fans unprecedented access to any of the eight preliminary + nine finals sessions.

    Additionally, the Indiana Convention Center will host USA Swimming’s Toyota Aqua Zone, an interactive fan-activation and retail area.
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    Indianapolis is an incredible host for sporting events. Prime example: NBA All-Star Weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing the city pull out all the stops to host another major sporting event. Plus, how cool will it be to see the football field turned into swimming pools?

    Fun fact: This event will mark the 100-year anniversary since Indianapolis hosted the trials for the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.
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