The Alchemist is serving up golden vibes in the old West Fork building. | Photo by @theindyfoodcouple
For richer or pour over, Indy’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning.
The Circle City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes — with several more shops recently opened. 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.
North side
Niyyah Coffee | 6160 N. Rural St.
The coffee spot’s newest location opened in November. Stop by the first floor of the Ayr Apartments for a taste of its winter drink menu + tres leches cakes.
Downtown
The Alchemist | 1660 Bellefontaine St.
This new cozy spot in the former West Fork Whiskey building is open for coffee service daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. + cocktail service Wednesday to Sunday.
East side
Cafe Oztara | 1446 E. Washington St.
This new 4,000+ sqft coffee shop at the Damien Center’s campus is designed to be a sanctuary + gathering space for all, with locally-sourced coffee, espresso, tea, and smoothies, plus breakfast and lunch items.
LIVE: Presidents’ Day | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | $11 | Celebrate President’s Day at the President’s Home — live actors will engage with you and your guests as if it were 1891.
Financial Literacy with Next Steps | 3-4 p.m. | IPL College Avenue Branch | Free | This program focuses on financial topics to help people better manage their money + reach both their short and long-term financial goals.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Conexión Breakfast | 8:30-10 a.m. | Heartland Film | $15 | Hear from industry trailblazers on their insights for navigating you and your business to success.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Monthly Yoga for Mental Health | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tinker House Events | $10 | Embrace mental wellness with this monthly yoga session while contributing to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Indy Ignite Pro Volleyball Match | 7 p.m. | Fishers Event Center | $30+ | Indy Ignite is bringing the paw-some energy to the court as they take on the Atlanta Vibe for Love Your Pet Night.
Friday, Feb. 21
Indy Black Firefighters Day Party Brunch | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Biltwell Event Center | $35 | Enjoy brunch, drinks, and music in celebration of local Black firefighters.
Thursday, Feb. 27
NFL Combine Experience | Thursday, Feb. 27, Friday, Feb. 28, Saturday, March 1 | Times vary | Lucas Oil Stadium | Free | Fans are invited to watch top NFL prospects at the Inside Look inside Lucas Oil Stadium and celebrate football at all levels at the Combine Experience.*
🍴 Get a taste of local flavor at this can’t-miss festival
Presented by Visit Hendricks County
Sink your teeth into exclusive menu items like this dish from India Bistro. | Photo provided by Visit Hendricks County
Savor the best of Hendricks County at Flavor Fest, the inaugural culinary celebration showcasing the food and flavors west of Indianapolis.
Now through Monday, March 17, 35+ locally-owned restaurants are welcoming Hoosiers to “dine, check in, and win” while enjoying exclusive new menu items created just for the event.
Simply scan a QR code at participating venues for a chance to win a $50 gift card each week. Locations include:
After outcry from residents, Mayor Hogsett and the City-County Council announced a plan to clear snow off all residential streets for the rest of the winter — if the snow amounts to four inches or more. Read the full statement. (WTHR)
Open
The wait is over — and it was well worth it. Bovaconti’s new location in the Carmel Arts + Design District is open for business. The shop offers delicious coffee and pastries with the vibes to match. Pro tip: The location used to be an old bank, so make sure to check out the vault room.
Pets
There’s a new place to bring your furry friend in the event of a pet emergency. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) opened its first-ever 24/7 pet ER in Indiana, providing surgeries, ultrasounds, x-rays and more. It’s located at 1480 E. 86th St. in Nora and is open 24/7 — even on holidays.
Concert
The organizers of Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park are hosting a concert series at Broad Ripple Park. Forty5 announced it’s scheduled for Aug. 8-9 with rock bands Drive-By Truckers + Deer Tick sharing the stage on Saturday, Aug. 9. Performers for Friday, Aug. 8 haven’t been announced yet. (IBJ)
Number
8,200. That’s how many more tickets IMS has sold for the Indy 500 compared to this time last year, which had already sold 10,000 more tickets than 2023. At the 100-day mark until race day, a grandstand sellout seems likely. (IndyStar)
Ranked
This is your sign to book a staycation. Ironworks Hotel and Bottleworks Hotel were ranked the No. 2 and No. 3 best hotels in Indiana respectively on the US News & World Report’s Best Hotels List. Both hotels also recently received the One MICHELIN Key distinction for their design, hospitality, and one-of-a-kind luxury stays.
Mansion Monday
House on a hill alert: A five bedroom, six bathroom home on an acre of land atop a hill recently hit the market. Check out the Arden neighborhood residence’s gazebo + outdoor entertainment area, large fireplace, and exercise room.
Sports
The Pacers have had three 15+ point comebacks this month — but that might actually be bad. Locked On host Tony East is joined by Jimmy Cook to break it all down + look at the big picture from the team’s “halfway” point.
Edu
New year, new career goals? If leveling up your resume is on the agenda this year, the University of Indianapolis’ nationally-ranked graduate programs might be for you. Psst… UIndy offers the flexibility you need to advance your career — without it feeling like a second job.*
Number
$0. That’s how much it costs to post your first job listing on our community job board. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain — you’ll discover talented local candidates. Try it now.
You may have noticed our coffee shop guide only includes businesses with an Indianapolis address, but we know there are lots more coffee shops to love around central Indiana — like Bovaconti in Carmel. Would you want us to do a coffee guide for surrounding areas like Fishers, Greenwood, etc.? Let us know. I’m happy to do a coffee crawl for ya.
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