Ah, the new kid in town! We were excited to try the Inkwell today. They have been having their soft opening for a week or so now, so I am thinking that the menu will be expanding as they get their legs under them. Today we had a cappuccino, a coffee, an egg, avocado and cheese breakfast sandwich and a blueberry scone. Service was friendly. In fact, a guy from the kitchen came out to take our order at the register because the counter person was busy making coffee drinks. The coffee and the cappuccino were EXCELLENT. Some of the best I have had in Bloomington. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. Not sure if they make the bread (sourdough?) in house or where they get it, but it was great. The cheese was very good too. The sandwich is large enough to share, which we did. The blueberry scone was good. A bit more dense that I would like, but the flavor was wonderful and the berries were popping with flavor. The interior of the space, we were familiar with having eating a few times at the dearly departed No Coast Reserve. It actually looks great, love the exposed brick. The morning sun coming in from the East facing windows is very nice. Free wifi as well. We did think the Inkwell is a tad pricey, the sandwich was $10 with the addition of avocado. ($3 to add the Avo) However, the vibe, the staff and the quality of the food was there. Looking forward to trying more menu items soon. read more

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Solid coffee + breakfast sandwich spot! Walked in on a weekend morning and ordered the Broken Yolk Egg & Cheese Sandwich, and got it between two waffles because I was really feeling it that morning. It was so delicious, I even went back the next morning to get it again, but that time with the housemade English Muffin - even better! I also appreciate all the cheeky pro-equal rights signage! Keep up the good fight in Indiana! read more

The Inkwell - The Broken Yolk Egg & Cheese Sandwich (with waffles! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Nice breakfast with coffee and eggs -- most people there working on laptops-- right on the town square

Great breakfast every time, enjoy the atmosphere and the variety of breakfast foods. Baristas make excellent coffee

The latte is world class. The Daily sandwich is a small breakfast slider not to be missed. The space can be very loud (some sound absorbing materials would go a long way) but the product is so good it is still a 5 star place . read more

Really good!!!!! Just expensive man. Why I can't give it 5 stars. But overall the atmosphere was nice and calm. I was here when college students were not. Therefore, will be allot busier when they arrive. read more

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Love it here - great location, great vibe, great food/coffee. What more can you want???? Service is flawless.

Great coffee and breakfast! I love a lavender latte anywhere I go, and I was surprised to see they had it! Strong flavors and friendly baristas. read more

Do not expect blueberries in their blueberry scones. I tried twice... Today, zero blueberries. A few weeks ago, 1 blueberry. read more

I popped in here for breakfast and coffee on my final day in town during a conference. I wanted something more substantial than a pastry and their menu piqued my interest while browsing Yelp the evening before. We were some of the first through the door, apparently, and were greeted warmly by the staff who were putting the finishing touches on the pastry case for the day. I had the avocado toast and a cup of coffee. I appreciated being able to serve my own coffee and that it was both hot and fresh. The avocado toast was good -- well-toasted bread with an abundance of mashed avocado, topped with sea salt and pepper. Several other conference attendees filtered in and out during my time, each raving about their coffee and breakfast sandwiches or pastries. It seems like you can't go wrong here. read more

This would be a 5 star BUT there is room for improvement. First the sound proofing absolutely horrendous it is so hard to think in there because of all the reverberations in sound. This is a very easily fixed problem. Secondly the amount of outlets is sub par at best come with all your devices fully charged unless you will be scrambling to find a place with an outlet. Hope these things change soon because would love to come change this review to a 5 star!! read more

Been to the Inkwell more than a few times over my 4 years at IU; overall, it's pretty much just alright. This visit, I had a very subpar oat milk cortado and the weekly breakfast sandwich, my girlfriend and her sister weren't super thrilled with their chais - they're mostly foam. Honestly, skip the coffee - go to Hopscotch for that. But, head to Inkwell for pretty decent breakfast sandwiches/lunch items. Though, if you're "crafty" in the kitchen, you can make anything Inkwell makes for a small fraction of the price. read more

I really like a place that serves coffee that you can drink when you order it. Especially when I get the coffee for consumption in house. Unlike places that think a coffee needs to be scalding hot at all times, the drip coffee I ordered here was ready to drink. Hot? Sure, but no emergency room visit was needed. And coffee like this you can also taste the flavor. Not only could I taste the coffee, but when I ordered a blueberry scone, I could taste the sweetness in the pastry as well as the blueberries. Although it was mid morning, there was still a variety of pastries left on the table next to the order counter. The coffee house is set up with a bank of tables on the right side, the coffee bar on the left. Towards the back, there looked like a brighter room that was very quiet that I assume was a work room. The kitchen and restrooms are down a hall on the left of the work room. I guess I am getting old...I can remember when people sat in coffee shops and it was a social club. People would discuss thoughts, philosophy, world issues. Now, people have their laptops and some stay all day without making eye contact or saying anything. The staff seemed to echo the sense with minimal efficient direction. The guy at the coffee bar didn't make eye contact with a single person the entire time I was there (let alone say a word.) I guess if you want a five star rating from me, I have to feel like I am welcome. Here, it felt like a corporate business office. Review #1280 read more

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Comfortable place to study and work. Good breakfast food and drink options. I really enjoyed the bacon! read more

The Inkwell - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I got a vanilla decaf latte plus eggs and waffles. I was starving so I didn't get a photo of the waffles before I scarfed them down. My latte had a strange taste, it might have been the vanilla syrup and I didn't end up finishing it. Next time I will just get regular coffee. The waffles are thinner than typical waffles but delicious. read more

The Inkwell - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Broken egg sandwich was super underwhelming. The bread was barely toasted. The spinach salad was basically a pile of spinach with a few pieces of carrot and radish. Dressing was good. Cute ambiance and fast service. read more

Great food, coffee, and ambience!! Location is also great. Good value for money! Highly recommend !

If you're looking for a good alternative to Starbucks and want local - Inkwell is a great option in downtown Bloomington. Located right on the square, with plenty of comfortable space to sit, study, meet, or just hang out. The space is very nice, and while the menu is limited to classic coffee beverages (no pink drink here) the coffee is good and it's reasonably priced. Staff is always pleasant. They also have homemade 'pop tart' style pastries - they're amazing and if you need a snack, definitely on your must-try list! read more

I'm a huge fan of this local coffee place, with friendly and welcoming baristas, ample space to spread out with your work (and outlets!), and most importantly, tasty coffee and yummy pastries, which seem to rotate daily and with the seasons. The cappuccino is on point. Pop tarts, carrot muffins, mini-bundt cakes, and scones are regularly on offer. And they have a very very good chicken salad sandwich. It's all-white meat (regrettably) but has a delicious flavor and is quite moist. Not chunks of chicken but pulled chicken on a warm toasty baguette with arugula and grapes and a tangy Dijon mayo. Score! Always happy to stop by here, and I recommend it without reservation. Thanks, Inkwell! read more

Such a gem in downtown Bloomington! First, the coffee is really high quality for a reasonable price. Second, every food item I've tried has been excellent. They do not skimp out on avocado for the avocado toast! Inkwell also easily has one of the best cafe layouts in town. The design of the space is really modern, open, and gives off industrial-loft vibes. Super ideal for students and those looking to spend hours doing work here, as there is ample seating, outlets, and fast wifi. read more

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I'm really digging the Inkwell's vibe: chill, spacious, and still a little hip (though never to the point of sacrificing good customer service). I swung by for a little brunch between classes and got their broken yolk egg sandwich on an English muffin with sriracha mayo. History has taught me not to get too excited about a basic egg sandwich, but this was exceptional. The eggs were silky, the muffin crisp and toasty, and the mayo a perfect medium to bind the textures together. They also make homemade pop-tarts, sometimes with Nutella - how can you resist a fresh take on pop-tarts? (And why hasn't pop-tarts worked out a hazelnut flavor yet? Get on it!) They're delicious, and so is the coffee. This isn't the cheapest deal in Bloomington, but if you want to indulge a little, it's worth it to head over to Inkwell. UPDATE: They make the best granola parfait I've ever had. read more

I finally visited this place after 4 years of driving by and saying I want to try that place! It is amazing! They have a bigger selection than I had expected! The cookies are delicious as are all of their other pastry items. When I visited, I had tried: -chocolate chip cookie -cardamom mini bundt cake -the daily on a pretzel bun -brown sugar homemade pop tart -iced caramel latté -mocha latté I look forward to visiting again soon! read more

Don't miss this hidden gem on Bloomington square! The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The menu has a little something for everyone whether you are a sweet or savory person. My favorite is the loaded avocado toast with a runny egg on top and a matcha latte! read more

The Inkwell - Loaded avocado toast add egg your way - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Workers unenthusiastic and have an attitude. I got the grilled cheese and English muffin, disgusting. The grilled cheese was very oily and the bread was burnt. The English muffin was dry and flaky. I also got the matcha latte. It was terrible and had no flavor so it tasted like straight matcha not for me. Do not come here. read more

Service is great, food is great, and there are a lot of options. Love the coffee and the avocado toast.

This place is fine, but I probably won't be back. The avocado toast is was good. The ambiance is fine, too. The coffee is also fine. There just wasn't anything particularly great about it. I'll probably just try another local coffee shop next time I get into town. read more

Another unique coffee shop in Bloomington! I was really excited to check it out. Even better, they serve a breakfast menu. This place has not been open long and I didn't even see a sign on the building, just a stand outside. It's quite big inside and the design of the chairs, lights and walls are a wood industrial mix. I quite liked it! I grabbed an Americano. They didn't have any sugar free syrups but they had Splenda. They have a nice variety of pastries and I got to try a piece of one of their cookies and it tasted ah-mazing. I had already ordered the cinnamon sugar toast (a childhood favorite) so I didn't buy one but I definitely have my eye on one next time! The menu was filled with some really good sounding breakfast/brunch options. The Americano was really good and the cinnamon sugar toast was interesting. It was made with sourdough bread which was a really interesting flavor. I wasn't sure I liked it but the more I ate the more I liked it! It was a great way to start my morning and it is right on the square downtown so it's convenient to get to. I can't wait to try more!! ETA: added a lunch menu in October! read more

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Great spot! Had the broken egg sandwich...fantastic!! World class latte. Definitely put this place on your Bloomington must stop spots!!

Can never have enough coffee shops in town! I tried out The Inkwell for brunch with a close friend: we both had eggs over easy, bacon, and toast then split a waffle order. I loved the waffles and will certainly be getting them again soon! I also ordered a cappuccino. While they didn't have any flavored syrups available, I do think it is pretty neat that they will be making their own (available soon). I think the atmosphere gives off a great vibe, though we did notice a few kinks that will probably work themselves out as they "mature" as a business. However, it was really exciting to check out and support a local business. read more

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Great atmosphere, great food and a great mocha. Got the daily breakfast sandwich eggs on a pretzel bun was just perfect! read more

The Inkwell - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Thank you coffee gods amd goddesses! So happy to have The Inkwell open on the square! Located in the former NoCo location, this local coffee and pastry shop is a welcome addition to downtown Bloomington. This space is too good to not have something awesome in it. Drip coffee, full coffee bar, tea, baked goodies, free wifi. Our lattes were delish and who can pass up an artisinal pop tart??? The mkocha was not sweet, but a savory cocoa flavor that will be delightful in winter. Word is they will be adding a full menu in October. Can't wait! read more

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AMAZING study space. The atmosphere, noise level, and decorations are great for a new coffeehouse. Lacks a little personality, though. The staff is haughty and fake, but they take care of you relatively quickly and don't engage you too much (if you like that). UPDATE: Since I left my initial review, the front of house staff has turned over. They're much friendlier and do care to engage you in fun conversation at the register. Smiling faces every time I go now! The prices are high--had to pay $8.64 for 6 pieces of bacon. However, the food is good. I love the granola parfait. Service is quick. Coffee selection is limited and doesn't taste extraordinary by any means. Good if you're downtown and need a place to set up a laptop and bang out some work. read more

Very pleasant vibe at this establishment. I ordered the fully loaded avocado toast which did not disappoint. I also got the hot chocolate that was good as well. The service was great and food came out pretty fast. Will be back! read more

Best study spot in Bloomington. Delicious breakfast, lunch, pastries, drinks, and ambience. I want to keep this place semi underground, but it seems I'm too late Cannot recommend enough. PS get the carrot cake muffin and any flavor of pop tart! Must eat at if you go to Bloomington! read more

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I asked for three vegan carrot muffins. Unfortunately, when I arrived home and opened the bag, there were two vegan carrot muffins and one regular banana muffin. I phoned The Inkwell. I am disappointed they didn't offer to give me a vegan carrot muffin the next time I'm in town. Needless to say, I will not return. read more

Visiting my boyfriend in Bloomington and we wanted to try Inkwell because 1. we love trying new coffee places and 2. the attractive, modern interior + menu design. The coffee did not disappoint, but that's coming from someone who has never had a heart shaped latte, so I was ecstatic I enjoyed my mocha cappuccino. It was the right amount of sweet to bitter for me, but they have many more drinks to try. For food, I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, which seemed like one of the most popular menu items as everyone around me was getting the same. Unfortunately, it was more on the bland side compared to other chicken salad sandwiches I've had, and I personally would have enjoyed a softer bread such as a croissant, however, that's personal preference. As for everything else: the ambiance/the service/the staff, it was wonderful. I thank the people for being helpful and kind to a first-time customer. read more

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An amazing spot on the square. The coffee is terrific, as are the baked goods. My favorite, hands down, is the lemon poppyseed bundt cake. A dense lemony baked goodness that is high on flavor, not so much on sweetness. Perfection. read more

Came for breakfast. We showed up a few min before 7:30, the barista opened the door so we could come it. Friendly folks. The scones were good, as was the waffle. The yogurt parfait was good, heavy on the granola, but the berries were really fresh. Cappuccino and Latte were very tasty. If we lived closer, we'd be back. read more

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Inkwell has decent coffee, but even better smoothies. Overall this is a great place to come if you have to get some work done that you can do without complete silence. It is a coffee shop, therefore there's some buzz between people talking and music playing, but for mindless work it's great vibes to get coffee and a snack and get some work done. read more

The Inkwell - Avocado toast, strawberry smoothie, cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I like everything about it. :) Chicken Salad sandwich is good, I'm super picky with chicken salad. This one gets high marks. Cool vibe. I like taking newbie's here. Great addition to the square. read more