Tinker Coffee
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Tinker Coffee

360 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN

★★★★★4.6(93 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tinker Coffee is a downtown Indianapolis gem where the baristas genuinely seem to love what they do, crafting boldly inventive seasonal drinks like rosemary lattes with bourbon smoked sea salt and lemongrass mint combinations that go way beyond the typical coffee shop playbook. The team—Libby, Kelly, and Kiko get special mention—balances creative ambition with a warm, welcoming energy, making every visit feel like you're in the hands of people who actually care about your coffee experience. Whether you're ordering a perfectly balanced brown sugar cinnamon latte or diving into their rotating specialty menu, this is the kind of corner spot that justifies the hype from serious coffee lovers.

What to expect

Espresso focusedSpecialty drinksMatcha & teaTraditional drinksCold brewPour overSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Alexander Karasinski
★★★★2 months ago

This is a standout downtown coffee spot, especially if you’re looking for inventive seasonal flavors. I tried the rosemary latte with bourbon smoked sea salt—the syrup tasted like fresh-cut rosemary and the milk was steamed good. While the flavor was excellent, the price point felt a bit steep for the serving size. I also would have loved the option of a "for-here" ceramic mug to match the premium cost. That said, the staff was friendly and the quality of the craft is decent.

Cheyanne Mergenthaler
★★★★★6 months ago

Amazing food and drinks! The brown sugar cinnamon latte was delicious! My husband got a blueberry matcha and he loved it. The baristas were incredibly nice. I’d love to come back!

Ally Bright
★★★★★a year ago

Really enjoyed at our time at Tinker Coffee! Libby, Kelly and Kiko have us great service! They all were wonderful and everyone loved their coffee. We went on Father’s Day and it wasn’t too busy. It’s a great location on market street. Will definitely be back! I want to try more if their coffees for sure!

Jennifer McDowell
★★★★★a year ago

I LOVE coffee and have been to ALOT of coffee shops around the country. The staff is very friendly, and they have unique flavor combos here. An iced Lemongrass Mint latte was what I had today, and it was a burst of flavor in my mouth. The most refreshing and aromatic latte I've ever had that was also not overpowering the espresso. Thank you for the recommendation, ladies!

Jeffrey W
★★★★★2 years ago

Nice corner coffee shop! I pass by Tinker often, and finally took a moment to drop in. A brown sugar cinnamon latte was my choice, which was tasty without being overly sweet. Some quick snack items are on the menu as well, and pricing is about average for a coffee place. The place appears to be friendly to homeless as well, which is highly admirable. Sometimes I see people inside that appear to come in to have a seat and warm up. When stopping by earlier, the baristas kindly offered water to a down on their luck individual that sounds like a regular visitor. Kudos to Tinker for a clean, welcoming environment and good beverages!

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