Sip Into Fall: The Best Seasonal Drinks at Indy Coffee Shops

Pumpkin spice is out, and Indy’s baristas are serving up lattes, ciders, and cozy creations that will make you actually look forward to cooler weather. From salted maple to s’mores and apple-infused everything, here’s where to find the season’s best sips.
fall coffee drink with leaves and spices

Fall is here! Enjoy seasonal treats– including classics and soon-to-be new favorites– during everyone’s favorite (yet polarizing) season. Pumpkin Spice Latte? We never knew her.

Blue Mind Roasting

646 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205, @blue_mind_coffee

If you’re looking for a coffee shop on your way to or from downtown where you can sip your favorite fall-inspired beverage while getting some work done, head over to Blue Mind Roasting for the Daylight Fading, made with maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla extract, espresso, and milk or their Sothis Matcha, made with sweet red bean paste, black plum, matcha, and milk.

Foundry

Foundry Provisions

236 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, @foundryindy

Coffee with a side of jazz? Coming right up! From early September to early October, enjoy Jazz on the Patio every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. while you enjoy a Maple Pumpkin Latte. Don’t forget to indulge in their famous Apple Crumble dessert while you’re there!

Illumine Coffee

Multiple locations, @illuminecoffee

Whether you’re in Nora or downtown, stop by Illumine Coffee for their S’More’s Latte made with toasted marshmallow syrup and a crushed graham cracker garnish or their Maple Vanilla Spice Latte with house-made vanilla syrup and a nutmeg garnish.

Indie Coffee Roasters

Indie Coffee Roasters

Multiple locations (indiecoffeeroasters.com/pages/our-locations), @indiecoffeeroasters

Entering its 7th year as a brick-and-mortar, Indie Coffee Roasters is bringing back a fan favorite that matches the leaves’ foliage– their Golden Crisp Latte. With notes of apple, carmel, and an espresso base, this limited-time creation will keep you warm while early ‘fake’ fall transitions into real fall.

Java House

Java House

Multiple locations, @javahouse

Fall is in every sip– and every location– at Java House. Choose between unique creations like the Mapleton, a cinnamon-maple oat milk latte, or the Bonfire Brew, a dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow latte with chocolate drizzle and graham cracker crumbs.

Monon Coffee Co.

Monon Coffee Company

920 E. Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46220, @mononcoffeeco

The only seat cozier than one inside this Broad Ripple coffee shop is the small, two-person bistro directly outside on the sidewalk, tucked along Westfield Blvd and often in the sun. And while this drink isn’t technically coffee, it’s a crowd favorite that was brought back this year by popular demand– the Creme de Pomme. It’s a cozy apple cider with caramel, soy foam, and a dusting of cinnamon best enjoyed on a chilly fall day.

Schoolhouse 7 Cafe

Schoolhouse 7 Cafe

12125 Cyntheanne Rd, Fishers, IN 46037, @schoolhouse7cafe

A one-room schoolhouse that first opened its doors in Fishers in 1900 has been reimagined as a welcoming coffee shop, serving up seasonal comforts like the Harvest Moon Latte, Pumpkin Pie Chai, and a Cozy Cold Brew with foam. While you’re there, grab a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bistro or a piece of pumpkin bread, the perfect sweet treats to pair with your coffee.

Brickhouse Coffee

9771 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256, @brickhousecoffeeatgeist

Geist isn’t just for boating and summertime…let Brickhouse Coffee keep you warm as colder temperatures start to creep in with their Apple Cider Macchiato that blends oat milk, apple cider, and their house-made apple syrup that tastes like autumn in every cup. Their pecan streusel coffee cake is the perfect pair for your cozy drink!

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