This is a nice coffee shop in the arts district of Carmel. I had been wanting to stop by and was…read moreable to on a week day without a huge line or crowd. I got the Spanish latte which is perfectly balanced. They had some interesting matchas drinks which I might try next time as well as many pasty options. The interior is beautiful and well styled. They have a fair amount of small tables.

Bovaconti in the Carmel Arts & Design District is one of those places that just gets the atmosphere…read moreright. The coffee is great, the vibe is fantastic, and the outdoor seating is especially gorgeous when the weather is nice. It is an easy place to enjoy whether I am working for a while or meeting friends to hang out, and that flexibility is a big part of the appeal. Carmel is better for having spots like this. Staff are always chill as well, maybe not the most chatty, but it's almost always busy - they're working hard!

This is seriously the best coffee shop in the area but please staff appropriately for weekends and…read moremornings!!! 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!

MOTW, in East Carmel, is off the roundabout and has parking both in the front and back. The space…read moreis huge, almost comically large. It could and probably does serve as event/gathering space. 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. 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

I asked a group of local women for a coffee shop recommendation in the Nora area and basically…read moreevery single lady said Illumine. Of course, I had to check it out. I had my three year old with me so we ordered the blackberry brown sugar latte and a kids hot chocolate. She picked out a blueberry muffin and I had a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. That muffin? Excellent. I was honestly a little jealous I couldn't steal it from her. My sandwich was great, exactly what you'd expect from the name. I really enjoyed the latte! It's not a flavor I'd normally go for and almost went for the cookie butter latte but I'm glad I tried something new. As for the hot chocolate--I've never seen my child finish a hot chocolate. Ever. She inhaled it. The shop itself was way bigger than I expected. Super welcoming and open with plenty of space and seating. It was pretty crowded but there was also still plenty of seating. We ended up sitting close to the register (I let my daughter choose where we sat) and the people behind the register were on top of it. One person overheard me tell my daughter I needed to go ask for a to go box and they grabbed one without me having to even get up. They were very kind and attentive! I really appreciated how welcoming the atmosphere was. I'm looking forward to going back soon!

Blackberry brown sugar coffee, fire. We had delicious…read morechocolate and sugar croissant as well as egg sandwiches on bakery sourdough bread. All our coffees were brewed with love and joy, yum!!! Fantastic service. We got it to go but it is a peaceful, quiet place for a lovely breakfast with a loved one! Enjoy!

All the treats you could imagine in one spot ~ LOVED 1832 Brew Espresso Bar. If you can imagine a…read moreflavor, they probably have it. The seasonal drinks and flavors were unmatched and so refreshing to have so many options. It shares the space with Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream but nonetheless vibes were immaculate. It was the perfect spot to grab a delicious latte & get some work done. I enjoyed the 1874 which was a toasted marshmallow & vanilla latte, and grabbed a lavender latte for a coworker ~ who also loved it! Service was amazing, even welcoming a flyer for a team I'm hosting to raise awareness for T1D. The staff was incredibly kind, and I will 100% be coming back in the future!

We door dashed 1832 today. We were craving breakfast burritos and the first thing that came up on…read moreDoorDash was 1832 and we knew of this place from seeing on Main Street when we go to 3up. We both got the snickerdoodle latte. I got it iced and my husband got it hot. Very good and tasty. Complemented the snickerdoodle taste so beautifully. We got the breakfast burrito also and it was very good but feel like the secret sauce took away the flavor profile and didn't pair with the salsa well. Next time may get the breakfast burrito with no secret sauce and see if like better!

Was excited to try the new Rivet in Zionsville. I will admit I was a bit confused when I pulled up…read morebecause there was a Porsche dealership next door. But that is what made this such a unique experience. The inside is gorgeous. There is a ton of seating. It was very crowded when I went, but was still able to find a small table. I ordered an iced salted carmel pistachio latte and avocado toast with an egg on top. They will deliver the drink and food to you. I really enjoyed my iced latte. The avocado toast was delicious and filling. It was really fun to have coffee right next to beautiful, exotic cars.

Up top: Rivet is located in the same building as a car dealership. Look for all the Ferraris and…read moreDucatis outside, and you'll know you're in the right place. I'm just trying to save you the frustration of trying to find this coffee shop, so you don't drive around and around like I did. Rivet and the car dealership are kinda one and the same. I came to kick the tires on this new-to-me coffee shop, so to speak. I've been to Rivet's Westfield location, which is cute and rustic. The Zionsville location is more sleek and sophisticated, with high ceilings, modern furniture and a lot of expensive vehicles surrounding it. This place was bustlin' when I visited around 11 a.m. on a weekday, and I managed to grab the only table that wasn't occupied. Lots of people were working remotely, and that's what I was there to do, too. Wifi is free and relatively fast, considering. The wifi password is taped to the register. I just got a cup of black coffee and a chocolate chip walnut scone. Both were really great, especially together. Rivet also has a menu of breakfast and lunch items, many of which looked very tasty. One thing to note is that because there are high ceilings at this coffee shop, the sound carries really well. When I visited, there were lots of people and almost all of the tables were occupied, so there was a lot of noise and general din circulating throughout. But the lighting was nice, as it was mostly natural light coming through the tall windows that lined the front of the coffee shop.

Neat little spot, a bit off the beaten path and worth the trip. Helpful staff, delicious Americano,…read moregreat atmosphere.

I love Tinker Coffee and this spot is no exception to their overall brand. I love that they have…read moretaken an old building and re-purposed it but also calling it The Firehouse as a nod to its history. It is a bit challenging to find parking but there are a few spots in front. I parked down the street and walked which is always an option. There are a few stairs to get in but also a ramp, and the set up has a nice aisle like space for the line and plenty of tables and chairs. It can be quite loud so keep that in mind if you want a quieter reflection time, and maybe take it to go or sit outside. They have various food items but I absolutely LOVE their peanut butter energy balls! In fact that is why I came to this location as this is where the magic happens. They make them here and send them to other Tinker locations! They are the perfect blend of savory and a tad sweet and go super well with their coffee and/or London Fog tea. Yum! I will freely admit to buying all they had on hand, and now can enjoy them at home. Yay! It is a very busy spot so not the friendliest of staff, but assumed they were already hassled from the morning. It was a great spot to meet a friend and enjoy the patio and some tea/coffee. I would for sure go back and even bring a friend! In fact I've already mentioned it to several people as a potential meet up spot! Definitely something to enjoy!

Wow, this place is nice. The decor and ambiance is relaxing, that wood color is just nice. But…read moretheir food is where it hits the spot. Started with Ika Geso Kara-Age: crispy but soft at same time with good flavor; Popcorn chicken: very tender meat with good after taste in the batter. These 2 doesn't even need a sauce to enjoy. The shrimp tempura is just ok, it's something you can get at Trader Joe's (it's exactly the same). The main courses are Shoyu chicken ramen: the soup is so good and flavorful. That aftertaste that hits the back part of the palate. The Pork Tonkatsu Omurice combo: presentation was great, the sauce wasn't overwhelming and actually made everything good. The menu is overwhelming, but everything we had was great and very filling. Definitely will come back. Service was attentive but not intruding. It's also great to have a call button in the huts. Also it's very good to have pictures as it really helps in choosing. They have paper towels in the restroom. No outdoor seating.

Im always interested to try out new places. Celebrating my oldest daughters birthday, this was the…read morespot we chose. We made it in for lunch. It wasnt overly crowded or busy but there were a few people inside. Upon entering you see this very large wooden tree with many signs hanging from them. I was intrigued but wanted to wait to be seated b4 exploring. To the left the seating looks like honey combs as does the ceiling in some spots. Everything about the atmosphere was inviting. You feel transported to another place with the very creative design. We all had ramen bowls of some kind, the flavor profiles all unique but flavorful as well. We had some time to catch up while awaiting our food but service was quick. The amazing lemonade was extremely refreshing... the cucumber added a wonderful palette cleanser. I loved my ramen but the popcorn chicken was the star of the show for me because it was seasoned to perfection. After our dining was complete we had the opportunity to leave a piece of us behind by writing quotes to leave hanging from the big wooden tree. Reading others quotes were quite entertaining... All in all would definitely return, looking forward to some time soon.

Came into Prufrock today. Ruby was welcoming and helped me to choose a fantastic drink..a…read morestrawberry matcha. So tasty. I will definitely be coming back.

Ruby was so nice! She was really friendly, had a great attitude, and made my drink exactly how I…read morewanted it. You can tell she cares about the customers and made my visit a lot better. I would say definitely one of the sweetest baristas I've had. I'll definitely be back!