This is seriously the best coffee shop in the area but please staff appropriately for weekends and mornings!!! Your poor staff is alone with a line of people waiting to order and a line of drinks to make. You can't have 1 person working, trying to do everything during a Saturday morning. Signed a loyal customer who will wait for their matcha because it's that good! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I come here for the wonderful open space and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The matcha and coffee they offer are amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Please do try this place and make sure to sit back and relax.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

MOTW, in East Carmel, is off the roundabout and has parking both in the front and back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is huge, almost comically large. It could and probably does serve as event/gathering space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I entered inside mid Wednesday morning, I encountered a Museum-like vibe. Unsure if there should be some exhibits for me to view and ponder while I debate what coffee to buy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I proceeded to get a latte with a little hazelnut flavor, medium size. Latte with oat milk ($1 up charge and hazelnut 35 cent up charge) medium size was $8. I wonder if more of the profit is from these non dairy milk surcharges or the coffee itself. I would say the latte was one of the better ones. It was smooth and not too sweet. Sometimes they're too sweet. The service was good, and it wasn't particularly busy so the coffee came out in like 5 minutes. There are small pastries to try and other specialty drinks. I would consider trying this again given the taste quality of the latte. The medium size was also sufficient. Not too small. 8/10 read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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It wad okay. A normal coffee shop. I am confused about the layout. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This shop has a lot of space. Hardly any tables or chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe they do events? [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quiet. Great place to converse at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ordered a drink that looks like a dark chocolate coffee drink from the menu but what I received looked and tasted like a coffee flavored milk :( read more

I had not been to this place for a while because they tend to change the way they make the Hot vanilla latte and it makes me mad that today of all days they had two people working and my latte was awful tasteless and biter at the same time. The sweet gentleman offer to make me a new one and he said hope this one tastes better I try it and it was nog the same I gave him a thumbs up only because I did not want to offend him. But is sad this place used to be one of my favorites so I have been going to other places I think I also saw the owner there who came in later but I just hide like a bug because I know he would have offer me a free something and it's not about the free something is a bout them making things right. I'm so sorry MOTW in Carmel!! read more

Continuing my quest to try all the coffee shops in the Indianapolis area, which took me to MOTW Coffee and Pastries. They have a few locations in Indianapolis, but I was near the Carmel location, so I popped in this one for a honey lavender latte. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is super pretty, especially the tile work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great space for working and they are open a little later than most, which is perfect for people who need someplace later in the afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I thought the coffee was ok. It wasn't a standout to me over other coffeeshops and I also discovered this is a chain. That doesn't = bad coffee, but I do think you find a little bit better at the more indie coffee roasters than you do chain places. read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Our Indy Coffee Club Meetup group came to MOTW Coffee and Pastries for coffee and conversation. I had been wanting to check this place out for a while, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was impressed with the ambiance when I first walked into the coffee shop. The coffee shop is absolutely beautiful and gorgeous with white floors and walls with beautiful murals on the walls[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was an event about to take place while our group was there for Mother's Day, so it is also a very nice event space for private events or special events.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is something left to be desired to be honest with you. Everyone was very serious and did not look happy to be there. The young man who took my order was quiet and hardly said anything to me except for my name for the beverage. The other barista was nice and smiled a bit, but other than that, the staff was in busy mode and was focused on their work. It was not the best customer service experience. I ordered a matcha latte with oatmilk for my beverage. It was wonderful and delicious. It tasted amazing and put a smile on my face. They also have empanadas, assorted pastries, and other special drinks that look incredible. The empanadas are supposedly very good,so will have to check it out the next time I am here. MOTW Coffee and Pastries is a very nice venue with excellent beverages. That is all I can really say about this place. read more

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I've always loved this location, so I was excited to see they now have matcha lattes. Had to try both the strawberry and the mango. Honestly so hard to pick a favorite. I'm more used to strawberry matcha (and this one is good), but the mango one pairs shockingly well! They also just added empanadas to the menu so I tried the bacon, egg, and cheese, the Argentinian chicken, and the Philly cheese steak.... All were great. I think the bacon egg and cheese empanada with an iced coffee may be my new go to breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a relaxing bright cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love the later hours and staff is always kind. read more

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I've been to multiple locations several times and it never disappoints! The staff is amazingly kind and genuine with such an open environment. My favorite drink by far is the iced biscoff latte with biscoff cold foam. It's extra swee with chunks of biscoff. read more

First time at MOTW coffee shop. I ordered refresher and spinach empanadas. The food and drink were good. The service was great, the staff was helpful for first time customers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was calm and relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got the chance to catch up with one of my friends. read more

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REALLY long wait, super crowded. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm sure that it probably isn't as bad on weekdays but we couldn't even find a place to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The people were really nice and the food and drink seemed to be pretty good from what we could tell and from what we ordered. But avoid it on weekends unless you want to wait read more

I've been going to MOTW to study and enjoy some tea! I like the Egyptian camomile and find it very relaxing. I have tried their pastries which are delicious. I like their store hours because a lot of the coffee shops in that area close earlier, so once I'm done with work, I go to MOTW. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like that the tables are spread out and the space is large where you don't feel cramped at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is friendly as well! read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

My goal is to go to every coffee shop possible and this was my new adventure this past weekend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was very inviting and spacious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the young lady at the counter was so inviting and helpful. The iced latte was amazing and the Dubai chocolate was perfect! Such smooth chocolate!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would be an awesome spot to study or work remotely!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Strawberry Cheesecake Latte and Dubai Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Prefacing this with the fact that I love local businesses, will definitely still return, and will happily update the review to higher stars on a future visit. We just discovered this spot not too far from us and greatly appreciate their hours. It's so rare to find a coffee shop open past the afternoon or early evening. We had serious work to crank out and were so thankful for this wide-open space with many tables, great wifi, delicious drinks, and late hours. I ordered an iced matcha tea with almond milk. I asked for it to not be sweetened and the girl behind the counter said that they use real matcha powder from Japan and it is not sweetened ever. I really appreciated that and enjoyed my deliciously bitter matcha that I love so much. The cups were cute, I like the murals, and tile, and the place was busy. They have a good drink menu and a case of baked goods. I only knocked off a few stars because it just didn't feel clean. The gal behind the counter was just chilling, but the counter where you order had ground coffee beans scattered around, coffee stains on the menus, and our table was sticky. I had to go over to the water jug to try to get the stickiness off our table, but the water jug was also empty. A few other employees came in too and they would've seen all of this on that main ordering counter but no one re-filled the water or cleaned it up at all. With cafes, I always want cleanliness to be a priority, so that's something to note, but also something easy to improve upon. Thank you MOTW - your team was very nice. read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Always good and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a quiet and spacious ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My fav is the matcha foam! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location for casual hang or informal meetings[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'll start by saying the almond croissant and biscoff latte were really delicious. Neither were overly sweet and really hit the spot. Unfortunately the ambiance was lacking. There was only one employee and he was not friendly at all, no greeting, just a blank stare, he did make the drinks promptly though which I appreciated. This place is big and open with ample seating but feels more like a gymnasium than a coffee shop, I would not want to hang out here for long. It was also extremely dirty. Bathroom was horrendous, no toilet paper holder, a horrible odor and noticeable dirt on every surface. The tables were all messy and the area where we picked up the drinks was grimy and had a visible sink that looked to be full of slop as well. read more

Shame on ownership to have a social media promotion for $2 small drinks and only have 3 staff members working. We had to wait an hour for our orders. read more

Good lattes and everything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom was horrendous though. Very dirty and not very pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looks like it hasn't been cleaned in months[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] lady in the front was sweet and accommodating!! read more

Food, drinks, customer service were all amazing!! The atmosphere was bright and welcoming! There was a wonderful musical selection playing at the perfect volume. This is a great place to meet a friend, study, or read. I had the Yemeni chai tea and blueberry muffin. I also tried the biscoff tres leches. Everything was prepared to perfection. I have nothing bad to say about this establishment! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating and natural lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I stopped in to work for a few hours and ordered a strawberry matcha -- it was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's people who come in and order to-go, others that stay to chat with friends, and some who are working heads down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not the most quiet place, but the tables are spread out enough to where it's not distracting if you're trying to get some work done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I have been to three other locations of this coffee shop. However, I think this one is one of their newest shops. I'm a fan of their bakery items, always amazing , especially the red velvet muffin and cinnamon muffin. This location has a very open concept and plenty of sitting. Usually quiet and easy to conduct work or meetings. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place with great coffee and yummy pastries.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coffee has a good variety to choose from and staff is very helpful with helping you decide on a drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very spacious and open late which is a plus since most coffee shops close early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will be back. read more

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I love pastries of all kinds, and it makes me so happy to visit MOTW and see so many pastries that I don't usually see in a typical coffee shop in Carmel. Burma. Baklava. Birdsnests. So many delicious "B" pastries. They also have a good selection of muffins here. You'll find blueberry cream cheese and chocolate and cranberry orange and others. Chai was what I ended up ordering, but only after debating whether to get that or a rose-flavored drink. I love rose, and I've found that it's kind of difficult to find rose beverages. You can find them here! The space inside MOTW is very peaceful, bright and airy. When I visited, there were a few people working on their computers, so this looks like it would be a good remote working spot. There's also an impressive mural on the wall that makes for a good spot to take a selfie. read more

MOTW is the best coffee in Indy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location specifically is my favorite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the people and the location is so open and they play great music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're new they always ask if you've been and then quickly explain the menu if you are. Biscoff is the most talked about but I love a Cafe Miel myself. read more

I recently visited MOTW in Carmel, and it quickly became one of my favorite spots. The cafe has so many amazing drink options ranging from frothy strawberry matcha to delicious traditional chai (my personal favorite.) Beyond the drinks, what makes this place stand out is the attention to detail. The baristas are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. AC is the best and he always greets everyone with a very welcome hello and recommends pastries and new drinks to try. Highly recommend MOTW for anyone who appreciates great coffee, great service, and a place that feels like a second home. read more

I love MOTW Coffee! My americano was hot and tasted fresh. The staff were warm and well coming.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance, friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One of my favorite places to go when I need to get work done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've come here several times when I've needed to get an essay written or work on a project, and it's always been perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are also lots of windows and natural light, so it's a great place to just hang out over coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone is very respectful and the coffee and pastries are amazing! I recommend the empanadas or baklava if you want food, and the chai or vanilla coconut latte as drinks. read more

I am a big fan of MOTW anyway but I got to check out the Carmel store today. The vibe is so spacious, and so so laidback. I immediately fell in love as soon as I entered looking at the spacious setup and MOTW famous paintings. I ordered a to go Americano and a date pastry both of which were quickly packed. The Americano as expected had amazing notes (Tinker never disappoints) and the date pastry. Please try the sweet yet flaky and fresh pastry that's bliss early morning making you forget any stress and rush of the day. I may have spent less than 5 minutes today but will definitely be back to spend half a day and work at peace. read more

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This location is a frequent meeting place for my friends and I due to the centralized location for us and the fact that they're open Sundays. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a ton of seating inside, and it's bright and airy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is usually pretty easy unless it's super busy. Overall, I've had a good experience. While their Biscoff latte is incredible, I tend to lean towards the Spanish latte if I'm feeling something a little less sweet. Their seasonal drinks have been a little more hit or miss in my opinion (though the pumpkin Biscoff latte was INCREDIBLE.) Every pastry I've had has been delicious as well. It's a struggle to NOT get one when I'm there. My only real concern is the fact that they are very understaffed at times. Frequently there will only be one person working midday on Sundays, so if it's busy, waits can be long. However, this definitely isn't enough to detract me from going, just a note if you're on a time crunch! All of the employees have been lovely regardless. read more

This location of MOTW is unlike Castleton and 38th street. It's so spacious!! I really love that they are expanding. This location is about one year old I believe. I went there during the week in the evening. It's nice they are open until 8:30pm. There were not many customers. Although I got there around 6:30pm they still had a bunch of pastries. They all looked great. Other coffee shops don't offer nearly as many kinds of parties as them. I live their lattes, it has many different flavors. I chose coconut. I loved it. It was a nice, relaxing ñ, quiet time there. Will return for sure. read more

Yikes First thing I noticed upon entry to MOTW- baristas had personal Starbucks coffees behind the counter. Not a good sign for me, clearly shows they don't want to drink the coffee that they are serving. Service was unfriendly. Ordered an iced americano and all the ice was melted when served lol. The creamer they had on the counter was a joke, it was the non refrigerated singular creamers that you find at diners. This was my second visit here and my first time was similarly bad. Don't waste y'all's money. read more

The pistachio baklava was amazing! I had a green tea the baklava was delicious! A lot of beautiful polite young people which is fine with me doing homework and studying. The music was great soothing it was different and I enjoyed it. My only issue is there's one bathroom one toilet shared by both sexes and the area needed to be cleaned. I'm not Muslim and that's okay and Muslims of the world coffee and pastries, welcomes everyone. read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

With so many new coffee shops popping up around Indy MOTW really does a wonderful job of allowing their coffee to speak volumes. I travel around central Indiana a lot for work and see a bunch of coffee shops. MOTW has easily moved their way towards the top of the best. I have tried 3 different specialty lattes with Oat milk and all have been fantastic. Their Biscoff latte is honestly what keeps bringing me back here. Keep up the great coffee! And thanks to Greg for always making my orders right. Much appreciated! read more

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This is a great new coffee shop! I have visited a few times now and I love the cardamom date latte. The coffee keeps bringing me back! I ordered an everything bagel which was good, but the cream cheese came on the side. I would have preferred that they assemble it for me, but no worries. The staff is friendly and helpful! read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Coffee wasn't bad but,....... The decor was nice even if the tables had a few crumbs on them. Only one guy behind the counter so service was slow. It was oddly sized for a coffee shop. There was a weird storage area where random things were being kept. What was even weirder was a "security" camera that was behind the counter randomly moving around the area. Super creepy. Not welcoming. I realize that most places have security systems. Never seen one at about 6-1/2 feet off the ground and frantically moving around. Maybe instead of monitoring the shop remotely you come in and actually help your employee run the coffee shop. Can't say I'll be returning. read more

I'm a coffee shop girly and this place hit the spot. I really like that their lattes are flavorful and not watery. The croissants were basic. Service was good and environment was clean. read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Latte, croissant, and lemon muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

The pistachio latte is life changing, [[HIGHLIGHT]]love the vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The art is very calming, perfect for focus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Low-key environment coffee shop with fast service. Be aware there is limited outlets for charging. read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This is the best coffee shop in north indy. The decor in the building is fantastic with wonderful artwork from local artists. For a team of one or two employees, they are quick to get a coffee out fast with ample flavors. Highly recommend trying a few signature lattes biscoff or Spanish. Yemeni chai though is the best. Overall great place. I have been here over 10x as of this post. read more

MOTW Coffee and Pastries - Coffee is dog approved. (Dog did not actually drink the beverage, that cup is empty). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, Indiana