Top 3 Independent Coffee Shops in Indianapolis

Looking for a great cup of joe in an inviting environment, but you're tired of the chain coffees? Indianapolis has you covered with a wide array of independent coffee shops to suit your tastes, no matter what they may be. Tasty edible goodies are a common bonus here, as well. Here are three of the best that Indy has to offer.

Lazy Daze Coffee House

The Lazy Daze Coffee house, located at 10 South Johnson Avenue in the historic Irvington area of Indianapolis, has received several local "Best Coffee House" awards over the past few years, and with good reason. Offering a full menu of hot and iced coffees, espressos, frappes, ice cream, teas, and specialties like hot chocolate for kids, Lazy Daze can satisfy just about everyone's taste. Beyond the stellar drink selections, Lazy Daze provides live music for its patrons on Friday and Saturday nights, featuring a wide array of artists. Heck, this coffee shop even boasts its own ghost!

Mo'Joe Coffeehouse

The Mo'Joe Coffeehouse, located on the near-West side of Indianapolis at 222 West Michigan Street offers wonderful coffee drinks to suit every taste, in addition to a light food menu of sandwiches, snacks, and salads to satisfy your munchies. This shop also serves specialty items such as fruit smoothies and coolers, as well as an extensive line of wines and beers. To complete their line of consumables, Mo'Joe also offers a selection of pastries that includes muffins, scones, bagels, cookies, brownies, and more. Come in, grab a coffee and a treat, and enjoy free wireless access while you down your goodies.

BJava Coffee and Tea

BJava Coffee and Tea, located at 5510 Lafayette Road in Indianapolis, provides one of the more extensive menus coffee/tea/food menus in the city. Whether you're looking for coffee, espresso, specialty teas, or hot chocolate, BJava can satisfy your tastes. With a wide range of breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps, BJava can be your one-stop shop for food and caffeine when you need good quality in an expedient manner. BJava also allows you to purchase ground beans so that you can make your favorite drinks at home, along with JBava clothes and mementos so that you can proclaim your love for your favorite coffee shop.

There you have them: three of the best independent coffee houses in Indianapolis to help you avoid the chain-java blahs. No matter what your taste in coffees and teas, these establishments can meet your needs. Combining food with a great coffee house atmosphere makes these shops hard to beat in terms of the total coffee package. Drink up!