Indiana boasts several remarkable Black-owned coffee shops that serve more than just great coffee. They are community hubs and cultural landmarks. This post highlights the top Black-owned coffee shops in Indiana, each offering unique blends, delicious pastries, and inviting atmospheres. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or simply looking for a cozy place to relax, these spots are must-visits.
Café At The Circle
Located in the heart of downtown Indy at the Circle Centre Mall, Café At The Circle offers a cozy neighborhood coffee shop ambiance. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee in the morning, delicious soups, and homemade desserts for lunch. Join them for a welcoming atmosphere and the best view in town.
Tea's Me Cafe
Tea’s Me is Indianapolis' premier tea bar and cafe, dedicated to providing customers with a complete tea experience. They offer the highest quality selection of teas and tisanes from around the world. Feel free to explore their site and reach out to them with any questions.
Best Friends Coffee & Bagels
This popular Coffee shop in Brownsburg offers a wide variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, bagels, and sandwiches. Owned by Chico Mbanu and Bob Goodpaster, it is a great meeting spot to grab a quick bite to eat.
Perk Up Café
Perk Up is a popular café in Broad Ripple known for its smooth coffee, exceptional breads, and cakes. Established in 2004 and supported by Jeanette Footman and Alice Matsuo in 2009, the café has been serving the community with delicious bread and cakes for almost 15 years. Its founders, Jeanette and Alice, created Brotgarten by combining their expertise in baking German-style cakes and artisanal bread-making. In addition to the signature vegetarian quiche, Perk Up offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches on Brotgarten bread and everyday pastries. It has been recognized as a "Neighborhood Favorite" for several years by nextdoor Neighbor.
Brown Skin Coffee
Located in Gary, Brown Skin Coffee is the culmination of curiosity, respect admiration, and enjoyment of coffee.