Local coffe shop with a "help your neighbor" vibe that encourages kindness. One of the best things they offer is a pay-it-forward coffee program. Customers can purchase a cup of coffee for someone in the community--a neighbor, civil servant, dog walker, or anyone who might need a little boost. Once you buy it, a Post-it note is added to a community board, and anyone who comes in can take a note and redeem it for that prepaid cup of coffee. It's a simple but great way to brighten someone's day anonymously, because you never know how much one cup of coffee might mean to someone. During my visit, I tried their Latte of the Month, which featured caramel, mocha, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and sprinkles. It was a fun drink. read more

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Great as ever! Love having such an awesome spot in the Bates Hendricks neighborhood. Love the roseberry chai, earl grey latte, and, more recently, the April Showers sparkling drink! Very refreshing, flavorful, and with a hint of bubbles. read more

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A true Indianapolis gem. I loved the cranberry orange coffee in the winter menu (have gotten this iced and hot), but looking forward to trying more seasonal menus as they use house made syrups. Great mission, incredible staff, and such a community focused coffee shop. As a mom, this is my favorite coffee shop in Indy because it has a kids corner. My daughter loves playing here (and eating their muffins), but the place is large so there is plenty of room if you don't want to be by the kid corner. They even have a pool table! I've never had trouble with easy street parking when I've come. read more

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Absolutely loving this coffee shop! As a parent, it's hard to find a spot where you can enjoy quality coffee while your little one plays but this place checks all the boxes. The kids' play area is adorable, and I love that the shop is a nonprofit serving as a community resource for the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood. I will definitely be back! read more

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I have been meaning to try this location out for awhile, and discovered that they are very close to my place of work! I popped over here and was impressed with the set up, it's unique and welcoming. The staff jumped up right away to help me, I ended up having an earl grey tea latte which is one of my favorite drinks and I love to see how other places make Them, and I also had a blondie square which was delicious. This is a cool place, if you are in the area check them out read more

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Really great spot to grab a coffee and a really great resource to the community. The services they provide and community they facilitate is really great for the neighborhood. The drinks are unique and baristas are very friendly. read more

Great Neighborhood coffee spot. They mainly function as a nonprofit service and the proceeds from the coffee shop help fund that. You can work from here but they do close at 3 pm during the week and noon on Sundays. They offer a neighbor special drip small coffee. The use mainly Tinker or Calvin Fletchers coffee with other local roasters. They offer Nelsons Teas. There is also an onsite laundry and play area for kiddos. read more

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I went yesterday and had to go back again today to make sure it was as good as my first impression! And they did not disappoint, enjoyable and friendly energy, I will be back Lincoln Lane! Thank you! read more

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Nice little quaint spot. Spacious, community center with fully equipped laundrymat, computer lab, and co-working space you can come and relax, work, and / or see a friendly face ( Jalen, the director, is very friendly and knows coffee like the back of her hands). Located in Bates-Hendricks area on East St / Lincoln. Stop by, donate, buy some tea/ coffee, buy some art. Enjoy yourself. read more

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Delicious lattes and muffins! Kid and dog friendly (at least to counter) - also a community center and laundromat. Parking available in back. The barista was really kind and even brought me my order when she saw me with baby. The vibe is super relaxed and community feel. Even. Wall to treat give/take a coffee order. And even a pool table and toys for entertainment. read more

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Is it a coffee shop? Is it a laundromat? Is it a community center? The answer to all of these questions is: YES. Lincoln Lane Coffee is just one of the arms of Dathouse, a nonprofit that reaches into the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood of Indianapolis. In the building that houses Lincoln Lane Coffee, you will find a small coffee shop, tables with games and books and a pool table, a small laundry room with four washers and four dryers (DAT Laundry), and flyers and pamphlets all over with helpful information about community services. I was most impressed with the laundromat on the premises: I don't think I've ever been in a coffee shop where you can also wash and dry your clothes! I love Indy. This visit, I was only there to get a cup of coffee at the coffee shop, but the kind man working the counter let me know that the laundry room is open to the community on a by-reservation-only basis right now because of the pandemic. They are trying to limit the number of people in the space at one time, because it's so small. Anyway, the coffee is great. I take my coffee black, and it was smooth and not at all bitter. Also, it was $1! You can't beat that. I also got an almond croissant, because they were there in the case and looked great. And they were! The guy warmed it up for me, too. They have a limited number of other pastries and sweet treats available, as well as cold beverages and kombucha in cans. Prior to the pandemic, Dathouse was working on creating a co-working space in the upstairs area above the coffee house. I was told that they're still planning on opening it up to the community, but it might be a little while before it's 100% open. In the meantime, there is free wifi and tables at which to work in their downstairs area. All of the profits of this coffee shop go back into the nonprofit Dathouse, so that they can continue to provide services, jobs and opportunities for the community. Before I left, the man working the counter told me that the building used to be a strip club before it became what it is now. It's kind of amazing the difference that a few years and a lot of hard work by committed people can make! read more

Lincoln Lane is an awesome neighborhood coffee shop in bates-hensrickson. The parking is on the street but super accessible - since it is a neighborhood shop, it's not like a busy shopping center. Spacious interior, with a good amount of seating. Colored pictures from kids who attended the neighborhood festival line the wall on one side, and super soft shirts and other merchandise on the other wall. I've always gotten a lavender latte here, but I assume everything else is good as well! Staff are very friendly. I think, but uncertain, this coffee shop is connected to the neighborhood nonprofit DatHouse - so it's a good cause to support!! read more

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Such a nice local spot! There's always lots of seating and it's a cozy place to get some work done or relax. They are super involved in the neighborhood and the Lincoln Center has a bunch of resources like laundry machines, after-school program, and more. Lincoln Lane is also the place to buy any neighborhood merchandise. Parking is always free and easy to find around here and it's never crowded. read more

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What a hidden gem - or maybe it was only hidden to me?!? A friend wanted to meet for coffee and suggested Lincoln Lane. I'm always up for trying new coffee establishments. Not knowing the story, I was a bit confused as to all the different things that appeared to be happening within this space. It did not take the staff long to give me a complete history of the building, their non-profit and the mission. So much community pride! It is sad that the space is not able to serve in the way it was intended due to COVID. The staff were great! Aside from the history, they were very helpful with helping me decide on a beverage (I wanted so many!). I love that they make their syrups in-house and that the menu was not large and overwhelming. And can we talk about a black coffee costing only $1?!? It doesn't get much better. read more

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The space is much bigger than anticipated. The espresso used in the lattes are smooth and delightful, the owner was incredibly kind, and the intuitive behind Be A Good Neighbor is so important! They close early but definitely worth the intentional drive to enjoy their coffee. read more

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Super chill place to take a rest break after walking from Miles Square. Ordered a Large Honey Lavender Iced and it was delicious and refreshing. Free wifi available. read more

This is definitely one of my new favorite coffee stops in Indy. I was in the area with my toddler and wanted a drink to take to the park with us so I found this place on Yelp. Parking on the street was very accessible and the space itself was amazing. There was a little spot with kids toys and coloring books that my little guy put to use right away. Although my plan was to leave immediately, we stayed for awhile and played. The drink I ordered (an iced honey nut latte) was perfect: delicious flavor and not too sweet and not unreasonably priced at about $5.50. Finally, the staff member who greeted and served us was just amazing. She was so friendly and kind - telling us about the space and even giving me a great drink recommendation since they were out of iced coffee/cold brew. I really am looking forward to coming back here and trying more drinks and treats as well as exploring the rest of the space. read more

I really enjoy finding places that fit their neighborhood, and in this case, are a gathering place for locals. Inside, the folks who volunteer here were all welcoming and upbeat. And the coffee was fresh, tasty, and ready to drink without a long wait to cool. In addition to the coffee, there are some baked goods to grab if you're hungry. And did I mention that a small coffee is only $1? What a deal! The space is simply decorated with a huge dining area/gathering space that has a pool table, a communal table made from a wooden door, and there's a laundry available (I don't know the specifics of that). I was also able to buy some fresh ground coffee that is a special blend made just for Lincoln Lane. If you like what you try and can't get here often, just do like I did and buy a bag to go! Review #2609 read more

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The maple salted caramel latte was great. The atmosphere is about as laid back as a coffee shop can be, and the staff was great. The hand pie was great and the rosemary biscuit with better was also very good. I wish I could have tried the pumpkin cheesecake muffin, but they had ran out by the time we got there. Happy yelping! read more

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An amazing gem! Not only great and very reasonably priced coffee- they also are very supportive of their community! Their neighborhood pride is evident right when you walk in the door. I love all the neighborhood goodies you can buy. Then the coffee is great! Plus they make their own syrups! The space is really nice and comfortable, staff friendly and very helpful when you're trying to decide which drink to get. I didn't get any food, but the croissants looked perfect! It's a must try!!! read more

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"Standing outside this coffee shop at the intersection of Lincoln and East, I took an extra moment to imagine what this corridor will look like in ten years. With the growth and expansion of downtown's foot print, little neighborhoods like this have made a turn for the better with homes being rehabilitated and shops finding new business. Lincoln Lane is a great example of this neighborhood rebirth on the southside of downtown. The shop itself isn't overly attractive on the inside but it gets the job done with great customer service and friendly baristas. I ordered a cappucino during my visit and it did not disappoint. They also offer a handful of snacks if you're looking for something to pair with your coffee beverage. The space reminded me of a community room or youth group meeting spot with the projector space on the wall for movies and large/somewhat empty room. Next time I'll bike here and hang out longer. It's only a one mile bike ride from Fletcher Place." read more

Lincoln Lane is amazing. Part of a nice growing strip along East street- Lincoln lane is an affordably priced coffee shop which operates within and helps fund a community center. The staff are always friendly and up for a chat about what's happening in the neighborhood, check them out! read more

5 stars on yelp! All the way!!! Coffee is amazing and so was the pumpkin muffin. So freaking good read more

Another great cup of joe at Lincoln Lane. For only $2.75 a large cup of iced coffee with flavoring and non dairy creamer is such a great deal. It's never too busy and there is free wifi which is why I love coming here for the low key ambiance with no crowds and the ability to focus on work. I typically like to try different coffee shops because there are so many of them but I seem to come to Lincoln Lane quite a bit due to the cause the purchases benefits and the reasonable prices. The vanilla almond milk iced coffee was good, I always get half the amount of syrup because I don't like my coffee sweet. However, I would still say the lavender flavor is my absolute favorite!! read more

Lincoln Lane Coffee - Vegan vanilla almond milk iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It was only my first visit and my coffee was just ok. It's a good place for people in the neighborhood to go to for coffee, kid friendly and a spot to do laundry. If I'm in the neighborhood, I would definitely try again but it's not a spot to meet a large group for coffee. read more

Love that this little coffee spot has opened up in my neighborhood! When you walk it, the staff is very welcoming and polite. They offer a great selection of coffee's to choose from at a very good price ($1 regular coffee!!) They also have a nice side space known as the Lincoln Center, that boast a pool table, mini basketball court and an array of games for the people of the community or coffee goes to enjoy themselves with. Street parking only and there is ample seating inside the building. Today marks the first day that they're open on Saturdays! (YAS ) What better way can you think of to start your weekend off than grabbing a cup of joe and supporting a local business? You're right - I couldn't think of a better one either. Do yourself a solid and visit this gem, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I love the homemade syrups and the coffee is always right. Don't come in a hurry, and don't forget to add to the scrabble game!

I like the coffee options here, and the vibe is a cool split between remote work setting and a place to hang out for a little while with a pool table and games. I've just found the service to be really hit-or-miss. Some of the baristas are friendly and prompt. There's one who will barely acknowledge you as you wait at the counter, and 10 minutes might go by before he even checks in. As someone who often drops in for a quick coffee on the way to work, I've found it's too hit-or-miss to trust some days. read more

I ordered a latte! It was delicious. The staff were so friendly and told us many local things to enjoy!! Glad we stopped in!!

Let me tell you, Lincoln Lane Coffee was astonishing. This place is unbelievable. Absolutely tasty and also healthy. All of the staff are extremely welcoming - you truly feel welcome and taken care of. Thumbs up for Lincoln Lane Coffee. read more

Great coffee shop / community center on the near south side. Just minutes from downtown. They have a handful of tables for working and offer a great pour over! Very friendly staff. I was also able to try a sample of their new Chai Frappuccino which is Lincoln Lane's new summer drink. Delicious! Will definitely be worth a trip back another day. Great to know there is a good, local coffee shop option in this side of town. read more

Adorable, with a cause. How can you resist? I happened upon this little coffee shop on the southside while exploring different ways to get to my new job. When I searched coffee shops on Google maps, Lincoln Lane popped up. It's about three blocks from Garfield Park so it's a perfect stop for your Saturday farmers market coffee run, or any other time. The girl who serve me was very kind and polite, but made me a latte instead of a large coffee. When I looked a little confused about the price I told her what I had originally ordered and she insisted on charging me the coffee price and not to worry about it. Not only will I be back because of her kindness, but also because the coffee is really good. And anywhere you can get a large coffee for two dollars is my kind of place. read more

Do good- Drink Coffee. What combines local beans from Calvin Fletchers and Brick House along with tea from Nelson's at a great price? Lincoln Lane! What supports the community with afterschool programs? Lincoln Center! So if you like to drink good coffee and support the community, you need to come visit. Since the coffee house has only been open for a few months (and 1\2 the building is used for kid) the style is not very lavish. But as soon as you walk into the door the staff makes you feel right at home. They are very welcoming and would love to tell you more about the lincoln center. The seating may seem a little limited from the front side of the coffee bar, but there are more open tables behind the bar towards the restroom. Even if you don't stay long, their prices are amazing for the quality of coffee/espresso. A great strong earthy flavor, that after 2 drinks I could feel that caffeine! They also have parking along the lincoln st. side of the building! You need to mix this into your coffee routine! read more

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Happy that this little coffee shop is in my soon to be new neighborhood. I've had the chance to stop by a few times already while checking the progress on my new house and so far I've been impressed. They are brewing Calvin Fletcher coffee and you can even get a drip coffee for $1! The coffee shop is in the Lincoln Center, which is the community center for the area and provides things like an after school program. The coffee shop is only open until 3pm for this reason. The interior is pretty basic, but they do have free WiFi and the couple times I've been in it hasn't been crowded. I love that the proceeds go back into the community center. I will certainly will become a regular here!! read more

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What a charming community coffee house! I was on my way to an interview when I stopped here for a quick chai latte. The people are kind, the chai was delicious, and the atmosphere was laid back and family friendly. I love that they have a play area with toys for small children. Also love the pool table! There is a small laundromat attached to this coffee shop, which struck me as a wonderful idea for a combination in a crowded part of the city. read more

Finally a coffeehouse where kids are welcomed and aren't stared at for doing kid things. I love that this place has lots of seasonal drinks and just good coffee AND they give back to the community. The LOFT addition will be a really cool coworking space. Can't wait to see what's next with this space. read more

I love the folks and coffee here. Great people running it and the coffee is pretty darn good! Barista Jon is awesome and has pretty good coffee knowledge. Working from here during the day is nice, as it's usually pretty quiet. Follow their Instagram to see when they have new drinks and for updates. read more

This is my favorite place to get THE BEST $1 Cup of coffee. And the workers are always welcoming and polite people I know. just an amazing place to come drink coffee play some pool or do some laundry.all at the same time. read more

Awesome honey maple scone and latte. Greeted with a warm smile. What more do you need?

This is my favorite coffee place in Indianapolis! Brandon, Bethany, Jalen, Harper, and all the staff provide excellent service as they exude love for the community and all their customers. I have tried several different types of coffee and pastries offered by Lincoln Lane, and I appreciate their creative approach to making delicious products and a very welcoming atmosphere. read more