Need good downtown coffee shops!

[Leah Barr]

A Twitter networking buddy is going to be in town the weekend of the 28th for the SPJ conference, and we're talking about meeting up at a coffee shop. I'm letting her pick the place, but I'm a transplant to Indy myself and could use some input. I know Mo'Joe is awesome, and parking doesn't seem like it'd be troublesome there. Could probably walk that, depending on how big of a walking fan she is and how the weather is that day. I know The Abbey is nice and isn't a long trek either. What other places worth a try am I missing? Thanks for the input!

[Erik Deckers]

The best place to check is IndyIndieCoffee.com.

As far as downtown coffee goes, I like Mo'Joe's (parking IS convenient), South Bend Chocolate Company (right on the Circle), Henry's on East, which is on the eastern side of downtown. I also like the Abbey, but it's been a long while since I've been there. There are few others that are in the heart of downtown, but they're more of a walk-up shop, not a sit down shop.

[Jayne Benn]

You need to check out the Earth House Collective on the corner of East and New York. AWESOME coffee house and awesome food! Check it out - wonderful place!

[Erik Deckers]

You know, I've never been there. Do they have regular hours?

[Leah Barr]

Aww, can't believe I forgot about the Earth House! Haven't been there yet, but it comes highly recommended by several friends from Indy, Bloomington, and all the way to E-ville.

[Brooke Randolph]

Henry's Coffee Bistro on East (just North of the intersection of North, East, and Mass). Street parking is always available. They have great coffee, good food, and local art.

[Leah Barr]

You guys rock so hard, thank you!

[Carolynn ni Lochlainn]

The Abbey is now out of business, thankfully. Their service and quality got so bad that I knew it was only a matter of time.

Next time, you might consider tea - Tea's Me is at 22nd & Talbott, parking lot behind, limited hours (early morning to 2 or 3?) but fantastic teas of all kinds, rare to herbal to the basic teas. They also have a desert of some sort, sometimes a few, and they do pannini. Great ambience. I recommend it highly.

[Erik Deckers]

Ooh, I love Tea's Me. I wrote an article about them for a small business newspaper earlier this year, and occasionally have meetings there. I've never had their lunch though.

[Carolynn ni Lochlainn]

They can do anything with cheese, as in "anything with cheese sandwich"...turkey, ham, simple & very nice. Chips on the side, pricing OK. I just adore their rooibos teas. I'm herbal only, and Tea's Me gives me my best selection outside of my own home. Glad we're in synch!

[Christy Glesing]

I know I missed your date, but here is a list of coffee, tea and ice cream shops in Downtown Indy: http://preview.tinyurl.com/ounyho