Highest-rated cafes in Indianapolis, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Indianapolis using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#22. Fuzion
- Rating: 3.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 10 W Market St Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#21. Sonny's Bistro
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 550 N University Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Categories: Cafes, Salad, Sandwiches
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#20. The Indianapolis Propylaeum
- Rating: 3.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1410 N Delaware St Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes, Community Service/Non-Profit
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#19. Farmers Market Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 650 W Washington St Level 2 Indiana State Museum Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional), American (New)
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#18. Stardust Terrace Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 450 W Ohio St Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Categories: Cafes
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#17. The Cafe at Newfields
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Address: 4000 Michigan Rd IMA Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Categories: Cafes
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#16. Rock-Cola 50's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 5730 Brookville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46219
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#15. First Watch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (365 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 143 N Illinois St Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#14. The Eiteljorg Museum Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 500 W Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: American (New), Cafes
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#13. Milktooth
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1531 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 534 Virginia Ave Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#12. Cafe Patachou
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1290 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 225 W Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#11. Cafe Patachou
- Rating: 4.5/5 (501 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4901 N Pennsylvania St Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#10. Courses Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2820 N Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#9. Two Chicks District Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1531 S E St Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Categories: Home Decor, Furniture Stores, Cafes
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#8. Cafe 251
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 251 N Illinois St Ste 140 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Categories: Cafes
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#7. Cafe Soleil
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 720 Eskenazi Ave Eskenazi Health Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. Command Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2910 N College Ave Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#5. Lincoln Square Pancake House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 613 W 11th St Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Eat To Live Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2248 E 38th St Indianapolis, IN 46218
- Categories: Seafood, Cafes, Kosher
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#3. Quills Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (307 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 941 N Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#2. Cleo's Bodega & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2432 Doctor Mlk Jr St Flanner House Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Categories: Grocery, Cafes
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#1. Mansion Society
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 202 Steeples Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46222
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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