Coat Check Coffee
401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside the historic Athenaeum building, Coat Check Coffee rewards those who seek it out with a moody, atmospheric space that feels like a carefully curated secret. Their espresso-forward menu shines with creative signature drinks like the butterscotch latte, paired with rotating pastries and brown butter baked goods that justify the slightly higher price point. It's the kind of place that pulls you into a slow afternoon of work or conversation, with plenty of room to settle in and linger.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Coffee place in cool Athenaeum. Could definitely miss this spot if you’re not looking for it. The lighting in the seating area is dark and the space feels kinda random/not clearly delineated from the rest of the building (shared with other businesses). Coffee was good but pricey especially for their specialty lattes. Best for on the go I would say.
If heaven had a coffee bar, it would taste like Coat Check Coffee! ☕️✨ I ordered the butterscotch latte and a brown butter chocolate chip cookie with salt, and wow—perfection from the first sip to the last crumb. The latte was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet, just that cozy butterscotch richness that makes you want to linger a little longer. And that cookie? Absolute bliss. Soft in the middle, crisp at the edges, with that touch of salt that makes every bite addictive. Between the warm, welcoming vibe and the quality of everything they serve, Coat Check Coffee has officially earned a spot on my favorites list. Highly recommend stopping in—you won’t regret it! 💛
We like to switch up our coffee shop routine on the weekends, and this spot’s actually a solid choice. They’ve got a nice rotation of pastries that change often, which keeps things interesting, and their coffee has gotten better since my first visit. I’ll be honest, the first time I came, it didn’t really hit—but they’ve definitely improved since then. Butterscotch and Pistachio with oat milk are our go-tos. It’s more of a grab-and-go place depending on when you stop by. A lot of people come here to work, so seating can be hit or miss. If I had to nitpick, it’d be the attitude — not rude, just a hint of that hipster indie energy. Overall, it’s still worth stopping by.
Just an average coffee place in a cool building. Definitely 5 stars for atmosphere. The tea was decent and the breakfast sandwich was alright, just kind of over-priced. I think after tax and tip it was $21.
Really cool place! So much history and beautiful architecture. It’s connected to the Rathskeller! Its big and has lots of space to do whatever. Plenty of seats. The croissant and biscuit were delicious. There was other food available! It was busy but the workers got things out fast!
Crema Reviews
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