Monon Coffee

... Bring a gift. And you know what the perfect one is for your Thanksgiving host -- especially if you're staying overnight with them, or meeting him or her for the first time? Coffee. It's elegant, functional and fashionable in our eco-minded brown bag packaging. We can pack you any coffee or tea you desire, plus a couple of thoughtful extras like fresh scones from Rene's Bakery, or the oatmeal shagbark cookies people line up for days in advance. So get in here for a great package to show your good breeding.

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!

Dearest fans of our little Broad Ripple cafe,

Just like to point out our crisp new background and the "suggest a drink" button on the side. Don't want to order an iced, whole leaf chai latte with two inches of steamed soy? Submit your idea and a  creative name! Winners will be immortalized in our special drinks board.

Monon trail cafe goers (that's you) -- Your Weather Willy Wednesday forecast is sunny. Still seeing 60s before this November is over. Come in and celebrate with us. And don't forget to visit our Facebook page.

And why does the Crème de Pomme have SOY instead of COW milk? That's a question that comes up a lot.

Our answer: Because that’s how its creator originally ordered it: Caramel, cider and a touch of soy. We thought the soy was so good in it, we never swapped ingredients. And why would we? Soy milk has much less fat than regular, and many say it helps reduce cholesterol. But we just think its creamy, nutty flavor goes quite well with the sweet apple bite. 

Of course, you can order the drink with regular milk, and our baristas will be happy to oblige your wishes. But just for us, try it the other way first: We have the best Indianapolis coffee, so we must be doing drinks right!

That's right--it's cold enough to give the ol' slushies the nix after this weekend. But Weather Willy says we'll have a temperate, sunny Saturday, so come in and get a frozen creme de pomme, pumpkin chocolate chip freeze or any other icy goodness from our little Broad Ripple cafe to tide you over until spring.

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.

It's the best time of year. Cool breezes complement the endless sunny days, leaves turn brilliant colors, football is back in full swing, and the year's best drinks emerge. Consider our creme de pomme, a creamy-sweet-tangy concoction of apple cider, gooey caramel and soy. If your tastes are more pumpkiny, try our blended pumpkin chocolate chip freeze treat.

Bring your pigskin and you can, um, look at it while you wait.

The current weather report from the Monon Trail: Weather Willy says it's going to be sunny during the day and cool at night for most days this week. Watch the video for more. And don't forget to stop by for some of Indianapolis's award-winning coffee, or our new creme de pomme--caramel cider with a touch of soy. Mmmmm (delicious pics soon).

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.

Thought we'd share this video of a moose splashing about in the crystal-clear water in Glacier National Park.

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!)

Stand up for your favorite coffee shop. Vote for us as the best coffee shop for The Indy Channel's "A List." We couldn't get the badge thingy to work, so CLICK THE PICTURE to go to the voting page. Thanks! 

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 gonna be a beautiful weekend, with a chance of steaminess.