Helen's is a hidden gem in downtown Carmel. This tiny, locally operated coffee shop is a couple doors down from the Monon. There is no indoor seating, but there are a few tables outside. Helen makes the most incredible pastries. I stopped by for one of the chocolate croissants, but they were already sold out. So, I snagged the last blueberry scone and it was heavenly, light and fluffy, perfectly sweet with lots of blueberries. I LOVED it. (I may be making a frequent stop here, it's that good.) Helen is efficient and friendly. I didn't have any trouble finding street parking around 10 a.m. read more

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Outstanding baked goods can be found at this little shop. I've never had an item that I didn't want to buy and eat again. Scones, cookies, cakes.... all so good! I have a family member that lives 9 hours away and raves about this place. She always goes to Helen's when she is in town or I bring Helen's creations to her. Coffee is just ok in my opinion, but I am also not big on coffee in general. I'm big on carbs and sugar! Heads up: only one or two people can fit into the shop at a time. Prepare if the weather is cold/rainy/snowy to stand outside a bit. read more

Helen Coffee Shop - Blueberry scone, cinnamon muffin and chocolate muffin. All were perfectly baked. Delicious with coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

For the small size of this coffee shop, I was very much impressed not only by the pastries but the very good coffee. There is standing room for maybe 3 people inside, but don't let that stop you. The young lady running this place was very polite and took very good care of me. I heard nothing but good things from people and I recommended this place to at least a dozen people looking for a coffee during the car show. I would go out of my way to come here for a coffee and to say I am a coffee snub might be an under statement. I got 4 cups of coffee here during the car show and would gladly have bought more, but you do need other food and drinks. I cannot recommend this place enough. Please try them out. read more

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This is the actual smallest coffee shop you'll ever visit. If that's not on your bucket list, add it, go here, and then cross it off. You can fit one adult in the door... maybe two. We had a stroller with us and definitely couldn't bring that in, even though my husband was the only one in here. It's almost more of a coffee window in downtown Carmel. They used to be called Luxury Cakes and have a bigger shop by Sun King in Carmel. They then moved to this spot a few years ago. They have a drinks menu with coffee, lattes, matcha, tea, and more. They have an array of syrups for coffee drinks, but I think the bakery element makes this spot shine. My family calls this place the "spot with the best chocolate chip cookies." They were fresh out of the oven when we stopped in and it smelled amazing. They also have banana bread, macarons, customs cakes, and more. There were only a few options in the glass case when we stopped in, but we'll keep stopping by in the future to see what else we can try. read more

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This is a cute stop for a coffee and a pastry. I love that you can pop in when you're in downtown Carmel or even if you are walking the Monon trail. This reminded us of a little store you'd see in a big city, as there is just enough standing room inside for whoever is ordering. I ordered an iced latte and a macaron, and both were great! I wish they had a larger variety on the pastries, but I might of shown up too late, as it was a Saturday around 11am. We were greated with friendly service and had a great customer experience. read more

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Don't tell anyone, but she may make THE best chocolate chip cookies EVER. It's a tiny, adorable, friendly little shop to pick up deliciously made treats. Get there early for the best selection. read more

A friend said that the chocolate chip cookies at Helen Coffee Shop were the best she'd ever tasted, so of course I had to try them. And now, friends, I'm here to tell you that the chocolate chip cookies at Helen Coffee Shop are the best that I've had around Indianapolis, so now you have two endorsements. Go and get you some Helen CCCs. Chocolate chip cookies are my thing. I don't throw the words "best" and "chocolate chip cookies" around haphazardly. No, these are the best, and they're what you want in a cookie. If you're lucky to get them right out of the oven like I was the first time I visited, then you're in for a treat because the cookie is just slightly underdone in the inside, but also slightly crispy on the outside. The texture is amazing, and like any great cookie, they're homely as all heck. When it comes to baked goods, sometimes the ugly things are the tastiest things. The first time I visited Helen, I bought three cookies, with the intention of eating one and giving one to each of my children. But they never made it home to my kids, because I ate all three myself. Totally worth it; I regret nothing. I'm fixated on the chocolate chip cookies here, but I've also eaten their lemon bars (amazing), chocolate croissants (wonderful) and have had many an Americano (perfectly roasted). The baked goods available changes each day, but it seems like they consistently have cookies and macarons available. When you visit, you'll need to make plans to get your stuff and GTFO, because Helen Coffee Shop is a tiny walk-up. There are no tables, and there is barely room for two people to stand inside and order. It's a little comical how small this shop is, but it feels very European and chic, or like you're in a Jean-Pierre Jeunet film. Fortunately, Helen is located in downtown Carmel, right near the Monon Trail, so there are lots of places to sit just steps away outdoors (including tables and lounge chairs) where you can enjoy your food and drink. read more

Nice little place near the Monon Trail in Carmel. Wife and I tried it this morning. Coffee was good and the banana bread was very good. Small shop where you order and go but there is plenty of tables outside along the Monon to sit and enjoy. The woman behind the counter was very friendly as well. read more

Helen Coffee Shop - Coffee and a slice of banana bread. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

It took me 3 visits to finally order macaroons and coffee at Helen (just because my timings never matched with that of Helen). Be aware this is the tiniest shop I have ever seen in Indy (just cause Indy isn't New York but ok). But apart from size, the macarons are the best I tasted. Fresh, light and delightful taste - the blueberry macaroon just was WOW! A tiny hint of blueberry goodness in the macaroon was just so right! The coffee tasted so delicious and though I didn't get the name of the coffee beans or roast, getting a great coffee at 2pm is a delight. Sheer delight. There's no place to sit inside and eat but definitely with good weather today I had a great time sitting outside where there's a lot of seating in Carmel downtown and enjoy my coffee and macaroon. Bonus: I got tempted and ordered a brownie, the size both just didn't disappoint. This place is a keeper y'all! read more

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Delish coffee! This walk up coffee shop right next to Anthonys Chophouse is perfect for downtown Carmel. There's dozens off coffee shops, but this one's backstory and the walk up nature of it is perfect for stoping in for a quick drink while strolling downtown. I had an oat milk vanilla latte and it was perfectly sweet and creamy, yet still could taste the strong coffee flavor. I also had a sugar cookie fresh out of the oven and the cookie itself was ok, the frosting was so yummy! The exterior of the cookie was a little too hard and crisp. Interior was soft and moist though. Cute new spot! I'll be back! read more

Helen Coffee Shop - Oat Milk Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Food- Snagged a couple drinks both iced lattes but one with honey. Was a little odd, both of them tasted like chocolate milk or a mocha I couldn't tell. Either way the drink wasn't what I ordered. I would have lowered the rating but the lady inside was so sweet and personable and those things matter! read more

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The cute little coffee shop is easy to miss because it's teeny tiny but I highly recommend stopping by to grab a coffee or bakery item. I had an iced oat milk black sugar latte and it was awesome. The syrup was homemade and had great flavor. The croissant was flaky and delicious. I chatted with the owner for a few minutes and she was very personable. Nicole S raved about the chocolate chip cookies on her review of this place and there weren't any made yet when I stopped in but I'll be back to grab another drink and try the cookies! read more

Helen Coffee Shop - Black sugar oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Possibly the smallest shop I've ever been in in my entire life, not kidding or exaggerating. From the street you're greeted by a lovely display of macarons and sweets and you can see the coffee/drink menu. Once you open the door to the shop you realize the actual space allotted for customers is about a 2 ft by 4 ft area, literally only 1 person at a time, 2 if you both are small but it'll still be crowded. I got the yuzu macarons cause most people don't know what yuzu is let alone make macarons out of it. Yuzu is a citrus, popular in Japan and the closet in taste might be a Meyer lemon. Unfortunately the macron did not taste like yuzu, it didn't particularly have a citrus taste to it at all. read more

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Helen Coffee Shop is located near the Monon trail in Carmel. It's one block over Midtown on the same strip as 3Up Rooftop Bar. There's parking located along the road. You will most likely need to parallel park or park in a nearby parking garage. It's a cute little coffee shop. There's only space in there to order and go. The owner is kind and will get your coffee quick. The coffee is so good. I got the shaken black sugar latte with oat-milk. The pastries also looked so good! My daughter got a chocolate cupcake. There's 2 tables outside if you want to sit with a beautiful floral background. Grab your coffee and enjoy a walk around downtown Carmel! read more

Helen Coffee Shop - Chocolate cupcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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If you find yourself in Carmel in need of a snack or beverage, this is a must stop! The former Luxury Cakes got a new name and new location! Owner Sandra said she named her new shop after her grannie that taught her to bake. She serves delicious coffee with many speciality drink selections. She has a rotating dessert menu with various flavors of macaroons, chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, brownies, rice krispy treats, and many more delicious things. She makes cakes and other treats for special order. The shop is really small and just room for you to step inside to place your order. She is working on getting a pickup window. The location is super convenient for a post walk treat or coffee to take on the go. I give this my highest recommendation!! read more

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Formerly known as Luxury Cakes, Helen's Coffee Shop is my favorite bakery and coffee shop in Carmel. The new location is a small walk-in spot where you can purchase your baked goods or drink for takeaway. For drinks, the options include cappuccinos and lattes, and the baked goods range from cookies to scones and pound cakes. I can't wait to try her macarons again, which should be available soon. read more

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Blink and you may miss the opening to Helen Coffee Shop. We were taking a stroll down Main St and saw someone with pastry boxes. Then we see a sandwich board sign that said the best chocolate chip cookies! Who can resist?! We stepped in and there is a tiny opening for two maybe three people with a pastry case surrounded by the kitchen. No cookies to be seen! She had just taken them out of the oven. She warns you that they look done (because they are) but still warm and gooey inside and to wait a minute before eating. Well we waited the whole minute to walk to the bench outside before digging in! Crispy in the best way on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside. Great cookie and will stop in next time we're in Carmel! read more

Great coffee, great pastries and love chatting with Helen! She even made us a specialty cake for our daughter's birthday. It was fantastic. Highly recommend this wonderful coffee and dessert spot in a great location in Carmel. read more

You just might miss this gem of a coffee shop! It's located right past metalmark jewelers in Carmel off the Monon! Helen has a walk-up window where you can order all sorts of drinks and pastries. She has cake, cookies, rice crispy, and macaroons! I've loved the coffees both times I've visited! She always asked about my day and what I'm up to - love a local coffee spot! read more

Helen Coffee Shop - Cold brew latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I ordered a custom cake from Helen Coffee Shop and I was absolutely blown away! I called on Tuesday afternoon for a Friday afternoon pick up. There were so many options and I was very pleased with what I selected. The cake was absolutely stunning. It was very tall and beautifully decorated. It was the perfect centerpiece for a birthday celebration. The cake itself was very moist and the frosting was divine. Even people who don't typically like frosting said that they absolutely loved it. I will definitely be ordering from Helen again! read more

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What a hidden gem! Great place to grab a to go delicious latte and walk the Monon. I loved the black sugar latte and will definitely be back to try more! Thankfully I tried one of the amazing lemon cookies- I highly recommend it! read more

Helen's is an adorable hole-in-the-wall downtown Carmel. Great coffee, reasonably priced, and made quickly. The owner is very friendly and makes great conversation! Bakery treats look great as well! Love a women owned business hoping Helen's is going to continue to thrive! read more

yummy pastries and great coffee!! the woman working there was super friendly and quick! this place is for the girls

I tried their black sugar latte and the chocolate chip cookie. Both items were amazing!! 10/10!!