Indiana Coffee Shop

A good fall drink warms your soul. Think of the spices that give the holiday season its spicy smells and tastes: Cinnamon, ginger, vanilla. These are all spotlights of our latest and greatest concoction, the new vanilla spice latte. Come in and taste its creamy, savory goodness, topped with fluffy foam. Come get one from your favorite Indianapolis coffee shop this weekend!

Weather Willy says we've been having an Indian something -- not quite summer, but not quite winter either. Of course, it is fall, so it can't be an Indian that either, at least as per the saying.

Anyway, come enjoy the waning sunshine that will be making one of its last appearances this weekend, according to Weather Willy, leader of the free meteorologist world and your favorite Broad Ripple Coffee Shop. And don't forget to check out our new fall menu offerings!

Sorry for the sideways Willy ... the cameragirl isn't drunk, just stressed.

Check out Weather Willy's predictions for conditions during this weekend's Broad Ripple Music Fest, live from his Monon Trail Cafe. Speaking of the Music Fest, we're hosting some bands on Saturday from 5 p.m. on, at our very own Broad Ripple coffee shop. Stop by and see us, and while you're here, try the new BLENDED creme de pomme--that's apple, caramel and soy milk mixed with ICE. Different and delicious!

That's Weather Willy's shameless plug this brisk Saturday. Listen to his weather predictions for the weekend, and then come warm up at the best Monon Trail coffee shop around. Here are some of our favorites this weekend:

*Creme de pomme (apple cider with caramel and a touch of soy)
*Pumpkin chocolate chip freeze (pumpkin syrup, chocolate chips, espresso and milk blended together)
*White chocolate mocha (the best in the city--possibly the world; luscious Ghirardelli white chocolate is steamed with milk and espresso for a silky-sweet taste like you've never experienced. It's like drinking a cloud.)
*Chai or yerba mate latte (soul warming, not-too-sweet, and good for you)

Come on out to our Broad Ripple cafe! 

Who is that dashing diminutive man who sits tight-lipped and nose-picked on Willy's shoulder? It's sweet little Sammy, a coffee shop regular. The boys bring you tidings of the weekend's weather: rain, rain, rain until Sunday. Watch for more. And don't forget to stop by our Indianapolis coffee shop to get a pumpkin chocolate chip confection, or perhaps a creme de pomme.

Your favorite Broad Ripple coffee shop owner has been away, but he didn't forget about you. He delivered a weather report from the mountains--just in case you all wanted to know, or happened to be in Montana like him.

The cooler weather signals fall's imminent return. But we have you covered on snackage for the season--try our oat jacks with chewy seeds, fruit and molasses for a healthy treat, or maybe some banana or pumpkin bread to get you in the mood for the season. All go well with our US sourced, artisan roasted coffee. Visit our Broad Ripple coffee shop soon for some sustinance--you'll need to build some insulation!

Here's your Weather Willy Wednesday prediction from your favorite Broad Ripple cafe! Don't fret about today's showers, as they've already dissipated. And Weather Willy reminds you not to miss out on the last few days of the State Fair, chock-a-block full of MC Hammer and chocolate-covered bacon--two must-try acquired tastes. Run back to your favorite Indianapolis coffee shop (that's us) to make it better afterward.

It's going to be nice! Low humidity! Get out there and enjoy the Indiana State Fair--but don't forget to visit us for an iced coffee, fresh-squeezed juice, or just some shennanigans.

You put a lot of beans into your favorite coffee shop. You come here each morning to not only fill your cup with our smooth blends, you also enjoy the counterculture: the quirky regulars, the ever-changing artwork, the friendly baristas, and the self-employed laptop set, with whom you might have even made important business connections (and if you haven't, you should!)

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Hey all you weather-beaten Hoosiers:
Willy has the weather scoop for you. You can expect at least one day of sunshine in the next few days, but the rest will be muggy and warm--perfect for a Sunshine Smoothie with mango, payapya, pineapple, peach, ginger and carrot. Lots of fresh updates are coming to this favorite Indianapolis coffee shop, including cool new mosaic tables (stay tuned for those).

And did you know that Nuvo rated Monon the favorite Broad Ripple cafe? Thanks to reader votes, it's true. Thanks to everyone who weighed in!

It's Weather Willy Wednesday: Willy gives you the low-down on our chilly summer. Plus, the scoop on parking at the best Indianapolis coffee shop. Don't forget to not leave your car here overnight! You can park behind the MCC or in the lot by the side of Bungalow (those "reserved" signs are for us), but after 5 p.m., only directly behind our building. Weather Willy explains it all.

Anna Witte's mixed media paintings have been attracting a lot of praise and gawking inside the coffee shop. It's hard to pinpoint all the sources of inspiration for these all-at-once African and medieval-inspired paintings. They look sort of like mythology from King Arthur's Court meets "Where the Wild Things Are."

"Themes that I draw from are story telling and performance: circus, dance and music," says Witte, who grew up in Germany and Spain. She also illustrates children's books. Visit her Web site at www.annawitte.com, and come in to see a great array of gorgeous paintings for purchase.

Look at this giant tower of iciness. That's a whole buncha cool, ice-crunchy goodness below that spaceship-like orb that is its plastic cup top. It's coolness all the way around.

The drink shown is our mocha freeze, but this favorite is now available in a new, young, updated version without wrinkles--vanilla malt freeze! That's right, kids (or adults), you get the taste of vanilla and candy-sweet malt, whipped to oblivion so it slides down your throat. You don't even have to swallow!

We're not just the best Broad Ripple cafe or coffee shop, we're the best malt shack in the neighborhood, too!

Sunny and in the '80s, he says! But what about the weekend? You'll have to check his forecast ...

Stay tuned for new summer coffee drinks at the Monon Coffee Shop.

Come in for a coffee, leave with your future spouse. That's what happened with our adorable little Monon-spawned couple, the future Mr. And Mrs. Dan and Jamie Fahrner.

Okay okay, they met at a party held or co-thrown or something by some Monon Coffee Company regulars and/or employees, so it's almost the same thing as them having met here. And they've both been long-time, beloved baristas at our shop. The point is, we love these crazy kids! Here's to a long and love-filled life.

Above our case with the tasty sandwiches and flakey croissants, under our popular salt and pepper kettle chips, lie our bagels. But not just any bagels. Bagel Fair bagels—the best in Indy.

Bagel Fair ‘gels hail from a small shop on 86th street. No, it doesn’t have all the “schmears” and hoopla of Einstein Bros., but then, those guys can’t hold a candle to the texture of these center-less bread circles. They’re crisp on the outside, chewy and soft in the middle, and have just enough bounce in between.

Try the cinnamon raisin flavor slathered with peanut butter, a personal favorite of William. Or the everything bagel with cream cheese.

PS--Did you know that bagels are vegan? Yep. They're made with all dry ingredients. So come and get 'em, animal lovers!

While scouring the universe of Broad Ripple for bits of weather, Weather Willy, owner of Indianapolis's best coffee shop and weatherman extraordinaire, came across a new and wondrous store: Addendum. Not to be confused with its predecessor, Ginko, Addendum has usable art for the home from artists across America. Owner Shane says that when the cast of Wicked was in town, they each picked up a candle from his store.

Speaking of candles, they're getting some new ones in from the oldest candlemakers in the world. that decked out the palace of Versailles. And to prove it, they have a candle that smells like its wooden floors. You won't find that piece of history anywhere else in Indiana.

Weather Willy is back with a reliable forecast from your favorite Broad Ripple smoothie shop. It's soupy out there, but Willy has you covered.

Wondering if you'll be shakin' in your skivvies this Broad Ripple Art Fair weekend? Fear not. The best coffee shop in the 'Village has the scoop on when it will rain or shine--and it certainly will shine.