Ah, coffee. What better way to start the morning? Sure, not everyone loves coffee. But, if you do – chances are good you are probably a person who needs it first thing in the morning to function. The question is: where can you get a good cup of coffee in Indiana? Keep reading to find out!

1. Grindhouse Café

Grindhouse Café is located in Griffith. If you look around online, you will see the café has glowing reviews. Customers rave about both the hot and cold brew. The pastries are supposed to be delicious as well!

2. Jelly Pancake House

There are two Jelly Pancake Houses in Indiana; one is located in Merrillville and the other is in Dyer. It is a great place to go for breakfast and lunch. In addition to incredible coffee, it is the homemade jelly that draws people to this particular establishment.

3. Starlight Coffee Co.

When you go searching for the best coffee in Indiana, Starlight Coffee Co. is one name that tends to surface a lot. Keep in mind, the company actually is located in two cities with slightly different names. Bean Street Coffee Co. is located in Floyds Knobs and Starlight Coffee Co. is located in New Albany. Some customers claim this coffee shop serves the best coffee in southern Indiana. You’ll have to check it out yourself to know for sure.

4. Hubbard & Cravens

With four different locations in central Indiana, they are able to serve tons of customers. There are three of these cafes in Indianapolis and one in Carmel. This is a company that has been serving Hoosiers with fine coffee since 1991.

5. Bee Coffee Roasters

Bee Coffee Roasters was once known as Bjava. They specialize in hand brewing their coffee and espressos. They have two locations, one in Lafayette and one in downtown Indy. They put a lot of focus on fresh and seasonal brews.

6. Cafe 339

Cafe 339 is the name of a breakfast eatery located in Hobart. In addition to coffee, this is a place that is known for serving tasting cocktails as early as 7am. I’m not sure what kind of beverage is pictured above, but I want it!

7. Cafés Patachou

Did you know there are actually six Cafés Patachous located in Indiana? There are 3 in Indianapolis, one in the Indianapolis airport, and two in Carmel. It is "a place for children with well-behaved adults."

8. The Attic & Coffee Mill

The Attic & Coffee Mill, located in Madison, Indiana, is a 4th generation gourmet cafe, coffee shop, and gift store. Whether you want a tasty Cesar Salad or freshly brewed Colombian coffee, this is a great place to go!

9. Julian Coffee Roaster

Julian Coffee Roaster is recognized as one of the top roasters in the central portion of the state. They are known for micro brewing with a macro taste. They are located in Zionsville, if you are interested in giving their coffee a try.

10. Monon Coffee Company

Monon Coffee Company is located in Indianapolis. A little more than a decade ago, the owner left what he called his "real" job to start a coffee roasting company with his wife. Who would have known it would have grown to be one of the more popular coffee shops in the state?

11. Mo’Joe Coffeehouse

Mo’Joe Coffeehouse is located in downtown Indianapolis. It is a coffee shop that just about every IUPUI student that drinks coffee has been to at least once. It is also pretty popular among downtown commuters.

Obviously, I’m just one person. I try to do my best to pick a few areas in the north, south, and central part of the state so no one has to travel too far to experience one of the places in this list. However, I’m not perfect. So please, feel free to suggest coffee shops, cafes, or just restaurants that make good coffee in the comments.

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