I was on the hunt for a good matcha/coffee shop in Indy, so I turned to Yelp and came across Commissary Barber & Barista. It's such a cute, aesthetic spot with great vibes, and it's actually connected to a barbershop, which I thought was pretty unique. Definitely not something you see every day! The barista who helped us was kind and patient, especially since it was our first visit and we were taking our time looking over the menu. Our drinks were also prepared very quickly, so I really appreciated the service. Our total came to about $16.35 for two drinks, which I thought was pretty reasonable. It honestly hurts me to say this because I loved almost everything about the establishment, but unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the matcha. I ordered the Pineapple Matcha because it sounded unique and I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, the matcha flavor was extremely light and tasted a bit powdery and watered down. I was expecting to get more of a pineapple flavor, but all I could really taste was orange. I'm not a fan of orange-flavored drinks, and I actually ended up drinking less than half of it, which was disappointing. That said, I really liked the atmosphere, the concept, and the service, so I'd still be open to coming back and trying something else. Maybe I just chose the wrong drink this time! read more

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Stopped by looking for a great Cortado. Commissary Barista was a cool vibe location down some stairs in an older building in downtown Indianapolis. We were happy to see they brewed espressos but were disappointed they did not offer half and half as a milk option. The cortado was served as it should be with sparkling water. But, the bean used is more fruity than we like. The hibiscus tea (unsweetened) was great! Refreshing and hit the spot! Loved the look of this little shop! read more

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The Brooklyn coffee experience of Indy!! Amazing lattes with exposed brick walls and epic people watching! I love the walls here as much as I love looking up at pedestrians as they walk the cultural trail. read more

Been here before but never left a review. Always a pleasant experience and a chill busy small spot but it's a fun little place. Today we stopped in and my son got a vegan coffee cake and I ordered the pineapple matcha. Definitely both good delicious choices! I've had the pineapple ube before this visit and I recall it was delightful so I figured I'd try something else with the pineapple...really great choice and in this heat it was absolutely refreshing! No coffee cake photo because we devoured it before we thought about a picture, but it was definitely one good piece of coffee cake! Friendly staff and apologetic for being busy but they're working and staying on top of things as best as they can so can't be upset about that. I appreciate their hard work and dedication. Great place, get the pineapple matcha! read more

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The baristas were very knowledgeable and kind. They made great drink suggestions. We tried the iced pineapple oat milk matcha. It was perfection. read more

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Commissary is one of my top local faves. I can't help getting the Pineapple Ube every time. It's so refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness! I'm also a fan of their vegan coffee cake. I've also had the chance to check out a couple Blind Tiger events, and they've had a fun, intimate vibe. I love the 'underground' feel of the space. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is in a wild spot, and you have to go downstairs to find the door to the location. It's worth the search however, as I felt these were some of the most interesting drinks I've had in a while. The coffee shop itself is next to and part of the barbershop next door, and the inside is elegant looking with a few tables and some booths for customers to sit in. I went to this coffee twice while I was in Indianapolis attending Gen con and both times I enjoyed my drink. The first time I got the pale corsair which is a coconut topped coffee beverage with rum syrup. I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's possible I should have stirred it up a bit more to mix the coffee and the topper. The second time I went I got the Kyoto matcha, and I found this to be just a little less flavorful than I would usually prefer. There are several beverage offerings here, so while there seem to be some mainstays it also looks like they roll new stuff in and out to keep things interesting. I would recommend this shop, my complaints are minor and I will definitely be going back. One thing that really impressed me was watching the baristas work behind the bar - it's like watching artists at work truly and they often were reaching for real ingredients which is a great sign of quality. read more

5 stars for both the drinks and the beard trim. Beard trim - the best beard trim my husband has ever gotten. Crisp lines, hot towel, my husband looked delicious afterwards. Drinks - the pandan latte - perfection. The lattes look like craft cocktails. The pandan was nutty, vanilla bean y, espresso, comfort. The pineapple ube was also very good. Ambiance - hipster and cool. Has a speakeasy feel while being a coffee and barber shop. A must stop any time we go to Indianapolis read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place deserves 5/5 for its outstanding service and hospitality; very warm and loving people! I visited this place with my dad on my recent trip to Indianapolis. It is located in the downtown neighborhood. We tried a Pineapple Ube Latte and a Vegan Burrito. The burrito honestly tasted more like a Veggie puff but no complaints! We liked it irrespective. The Pineapple Ube Latte was an interesting combination as well. I enjoyed the slight tart pineapple flavor in my coffee along with sweet ube. Visit this place if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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Told them to surprise me and that I like sweet creamy coffee. It's delicious! Very friendly baristas and calm cozy atmosphere read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Hot coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The pandan latte was actually so flavorful with the pandan flavor. I was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely recommend this place, no other has made such a unique latte. Decent study space but not many tables for seating. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Pandan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was looking for a new barber in the downtown area and decided to give this place a try. When I arrived, I was greeted by the barber whose station was closest to the front desk. He looked up and said, "What are you doing in here on a Saturday morning?" I replied, "I have an appointment." He grinned and said, "You're getting a haircut?" I said, "Yeah," and he then said, "Hell yeah! Someone will be with you shortly." For some reason, that small exchange really stuck with me--it was funny, friendly, and set a great tone for the whole visit. My barber, Michelle, was amazing. With just a brief description of what I wanted, she nailed the cut perfectly. When I got home, my fiancée told me to stick with this barber from now on. The only small downside is that they're cash-only, which can be a bit inconvenient, but they do have an ATM on-site (something I didn't realize until I got there). I highly recommend this place and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment! read more

I love this cozy coffee shop, and it was one of my favorites when we lived downtown. You step down a staircase to enter, and you're immediately greeted with lots of urban charm. They always have a seasonal menu and their staples. I love trying their seasonal drinks as they never are overtly sweet. I usually take my latte to go, as the seating is limited. A lot of people like to work here so tables don't turn quickly making it hard to enjoy your drink or food without taking it to go. They usually have some bakery items, and this time I tried a bagel sandwich with sidedoor bagels. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I will never get tired of recommending this place . their pineapple ube is the best we have tried so far in the stats . they are super friendly and the atmosphere is super chill . we go with our daughters and never have issues . we drive 45 min just to have coffee there , if that doesn't tell you how amazing it is , I don't know what will ! read more

I love stopping by commissary barista to grab a quick coffee before I get my haircut at the barber next-door. My drink is always delicious and Nick makes me look fly. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Adore this place! My first experience was a silent disco party in the evening, only to be even more impressed by the coffee shop during the day! How fun! Great space with exposed brick down one floor, makes me feel like i'm in NYC- but with a great view of Indy. My rose matcha was killeerrr read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been to Commissary several times and their iced ube latte is my go-to; I was surprised to realize I've never written them a review! Indy has several coffee shops with ube lattes; however, I firmly believe Commissary is the best. First off, their ube latte doesn't taste artificially flavored (I believe they use Salamat Cookies' ube syrup, another Indy-based company I adore). They also add an orange garnish that elevates the ube flavor and gives a coffee drink a refreshing take. I also love how you can adjust the sweetness level - I always ask for 50% sweetness (not a big fan of lattes that taste like candy). I also tried their croissant which was soft pillow-y buttery goodness. It wasn't stale and perfectly paired with my latte. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Indy! Never had a bad latte! I also HIGHLY recommend the vegan coffee cake-it's so addicting read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Iced latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This coffee shop is beautiful. Great music playing and multiple people enjoying their coffees and reading or working. I had the Cafe De Olla- SO GOOD. This espresso based drink had hints of brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves. It was well balanced and delicious. I wish there were more in my mug. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Cafe de Olla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

While traveling to Indianapolis for a patient advocacy forum, I looked in the mirror and yikes! I needed a haircut bad...I found Commissary Barber on Yelp. They had great reviews and a cool rock vibe for perfect for the brick accented building. Check them out on Yelp! You can reserve a cut on their app and check-in when available. Check them out. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We were directed here by a local who said they had the best coffee in town. They weren't lying! We loved the decor in this place, with the cool wallpaper, exposed brick and funky (in a good way!) bathrooms. Being downstairs gives it a speakeasy style, and they had info about it having a bar menu at night. We got a cold brew and 2 Earl Grey lattes with oat milk. They were great! The lattes include a twist of lemon peel, which sounds minor, but is an amazing addition to the drink! We look forward to stopping in on our next trip through Indy! read more

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If I lived downtown I would buy from here everyday. One side is a barbershop (never been but need to check out) the other side is the coffee shop. The space is small but still enough seating to find. It's very much brick and mortar style with open brick wall and industrial style. It's in the basement of a building kinda underground vibes. But the coffee is so creative and good! Literally everything I've tried even down to a simple vanilla latte they go the extra mile to add orange peal juice and grate some on top for a hint of orange flavor and it's quite literally life changing. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Pineapple ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love the creativity for the coffee here. Really fun space and ambiance to catch up with a friend.

This place is great for good coffee, creative lattes, and delicious snacks. It has a good vibe, and beautiful wallpaper that I'm so tempted to put up in my home. Vegan + dog friendly also! read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Commissary always has such creative and delicious lattes and drinks. I'm continuously blown away by their innovating. Vanessa- one of the baristas makes their baked goods and they are top tier. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Forgot about our two medium coffees. When we went to ask for them they asked if we wanted a to go cup instead due to the wait. They were very small cups. we drank a bit before leaving and asked if they could top off the tiny cup. They wanted us to pay for a refill which I refused and then they proceeded to be rude and explain coffee cup sizes and didn't understand what we paid for. Poor customer service. Wouldn't recommended read more

Who would think a barber and barista are even a combo? Walk into the basement, and you instantly see bare brick works better with a 'raw' contemporary look. A very casual set up where both drinks and coffee are served - so win win. The americano (8oz) was world class but the highlight was the orange cranberry cake. Soft, delicious, hints of cranberry tartness and overall sheer goodness. There's a variety of teas and lattes plus some vegan muffins too. Also a full espresso bar, pour over bar, beer, wine and local offerings. The coffee bar features locally roasted beans brewed into traditional and seasonal menu options. I found street parking right in front of commissary but I got in at 8am. There is sufficient public parking right opposite to the barber and coffee shop. read more

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Place has nice aesthetics, but the couple times has been pretty average/subpar. Came last year and the barber was friendly but missed on the cut that I had to eat for a couple weeks until I got back home to my original barber. Circle back to this year and attending the same conference. Thought I'd give them another try given the convenience to where I was staying. I get a cancellation from the barber roughly a couple hrs before my early morning cut. The barber was nice in the messaging but put me in a tight spot since my schedule is pretty tight being in town for a conference. Probably won't be back and maybe the cancellation was a sign confirming my previous experience. read more

Great place for delicious coffee! They have unique seasonal drinks as well as a solid menu year round. Baristas add style and flare to the drinks. The atmosphere and decor are cozy and stylish. Paid parking is usually available and find a spot is usually not an issue. I also noticed that it's extremely clean and the bathrooms are easily accessed in store. We enjoyed our drinks and have had baked goods from here previously that were delicious! read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Honey blossom cortado and sugar plum iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Whenever I need a delicious beverage and a nice vibe to work, I head to Commissary. The staff is always friendly and provides great recommendations. Today I had the seasonal Apple cider rosemary latte with oat milk. It smelled absolutely divine and tasted heavenly. My year round go to is the ube latte. If you haven't had it, make your way there to try it now! read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Iced pineapple ube latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Commissary is an experience. You go down the stairs and come across a small cafe with people working on their laptops in quiet, exposed brick, cool wallpaper print, and a minimalist menu. Their highlight is the pineapple Ube latte. We also got a Kyoto matcha latte. I would rate the ube latte 4.7/5.0 for its unique flavor profile. The Kyoto latte was maybe a 4. Just wasn't sweet enough for me. read more

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Coffee here is top notch. The baristas care about the quality of the coffee and the shots they pull and it shows through in the taste. I tried their seasonal apple cider rosemary latte and it was like a savory caramel apple in a cup. Absolutely delicious! read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

While my husband gets his haircut, I get to sip on a delightful cortado. We love the friendly vibe and delicious coffee at Commissary. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A staple hidden gem right off of Mass Ave, Commissary is a great coffee shop that serves up unique coffee selections such as ube pineapple, pandan, but today I opted for the classic cappuccino. Friendly baristas that truly know their coffee and what goes into its craft. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Today was my second time going to Commissary and the customer service was so disappointing both times. The barista taking my order gave the vibe that I was an inconvenience for ordering a drink, and when I asked if they could warm up my pastry I literally just got started at like I had asked something ridiculous. After a long pause they reluctantly agreed to warm it up. I was with a friend and her jaw actually dropped watching the interaction. If I hadn't already paid I would have rescinded my order and left. Also a basic latte takes 5 mins to make. read more

The barista part of this combination place is amazing. It's kind of hidden right in plain sight on Mass Ave. It's a small spot. I got a cinnamon latte and it was very good. Very aesthetic too. I also got some lemon poppy loaf, which was also pretty good. The service was quick. This is a nice place to get a morning coffee and sit and read the news or something. I'll probably be back to check out their cocktails someday! read more

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Best overall haircut experience and cappuccino in the city. Hands down, no question. Instant regular.

Delicious vanilla latte. Very cute location, nice service. Not to mention the salted chocolate chip cookie was divine!!!!!

After hearing nothing but good things I finally made it! If it weren't for the sign outside I'd be lost. It's easy to get to right in New York st., behind needlers grocery plaza. The inside has a contemporary vibe and the brick walls add a nice aesthetic. Their coffee or liquid gold was the perfect balance of robust and aromatic, with the right hint of sweetness. read more

Commissary Barber & Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This place is a awesome. When you pass by, you'll think the sign is a typo. Coffee and beer? Not a typo. Awesome. It's definitely got a hipster vibe. They have old style in cans! The barista/ bartender could have upsold me to an IPA but instead recommended old style as her go-to. I respect any person who works for tips yet tells you their honest opinion instead of just the most expensive thing. I had some light convo with some of the people hanging out and it was a really cool bunch. Come here if you want a hipster speakeasy vibe. read more