Crema's Take
“The Coffee Den Indy is a small, quiet spot that gets consistent praise for friendly staff and a welcoming vibe—the kind of place where baristas remember regulars and actually care about your order. However, the 3.7 rating reflects a real inconsistency: while some people have solid experiences with their drinks and atmosphere, there's no clear sense that the coffee itself is memorable or worth seeking out, and the location (tucked behind cooling towers near the convention center) feels more like somewhere you stumble into than somewhere you'd plan to visit. Go if you're nearby and need a low-pressure place to work or hang out; don't reroute your day around it.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Great guy working the counter today. Kind and professional. As a business owner I appreciate that!
Got a decaf lavender latte here while coming through Indianapolis on the bus. This was a lot better spot to hang out and get some work done than the greyhound station and the baristas were friendly.
Great coffee shop! Some construction may be around the building, but I had a great visit! Smaller in size, but plenty of seats to just chill and relax. Great people that took my order and thankful for a great first time visit. I appreciate the conversation!
I ended up going to this place simply because it was within walking distance of my job. It's a quiet and small coffee shop which is nice. The drink I got was also pretty good. Like previous reviews have stated, the barista is not the nicest. She is very off putting and acted as…
Nice little independent coffee shop next to the convention center and close to hotels for those who are visiting like me. It’s hidden behind large temporary cooling towers and was temporarily rebranded during the Olympic swim trials as “Speedo cafe”. They only had one coffee…
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