Weather Willy Saturday!

Saturday, March 20, 2010 by William Powell

Get on out here before it rains, says Willy! And try some of our new coconut-based drinks, hot or cold. Your favorite Broad Ripple Cafe misses you!

Ellen loves the Monon Coffee Shop!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 by William Powell


Who needs a big-time ad agency to arrange t.v. spots when we have cute, perky customers who go to bat for us? Thanks, Ellen! Customers like you make us the best Indiana coffee shop.

Weather Willy Tuesday, spring edition

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by William Powell

So it's not quite spring yet, but tell that to the 50 degree weather. Willy has the low-down on how long it'll last, when you can expect to see showers, and when you can use your credit card again at your favorite Monon Trail Cafe. New cold coffee drinks are here -- come in soon!

Oh the weather outside is frightful ... but not for long!

Thursday, February 25, 2010 by William Powell

Your favorite Indianapolis coffee shop weather maven says it's going to be sunny in the upper 30s this weekend! What a wonderful time to catch up with your coffee shop regulars! 

Introducing Weather Willy ... Kaiton?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by William Powell

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Willy should be flattered. Kaiton has aspirations to do his own weather report with his own flava. Check it out. He tells you when spring will actually start, and threatens you with an icicle indirectly.

Weather Willy Wednesday -- Super Winter Edition

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by William Powell

Are you ready for winter to be over? To be able to drive on solid ground again? And actually feel your toes when you get into the car? (Those icicles are pretty cool, though.)

Before you trudge out of the sludge for good this 2010, you must first consult the weather oracle at your favorite Indianapolis award winning coffee shop. The Liberache of Lattes. The Tom Cruise of Chai Tea. Weather. Willy. He's got some surprises for you in the edition. Watch and marvel.  

Weather Willy Friday

Friday, February 12, 2010 by William Powell

The weather outside is "warm," if you consider that synonymous with "sunny." Either way, it's a great time to come visit your favorite Broad Ripple coffee shop -- our white chocolate strawberry mocha -- or any of our Indianapolis award-winning coffee drinks -- are perfect for your Valentine's sweet, or just to treat yourself.

Weather Willy Thursday: Super Bowl Edition

Thursday, February 4, 2010 by William Powell

Welcome to a special edition of Weather Willy Thursday, Super Bowl Edition, from Willy's network post at your favorite Indianapolis coffee shop. Find out what days will be sunny and which will be cloudy leading up to The Big Game. And don't forget, we'll be closing at 4 p.m. on Sunday so that our worker bees can attend Super Bowl parties -- like yours!  

Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Mocha

Sunday, January 31, 2010 by William Powell

We thought we'd share a video of our new dark chocolate cinnamon mocha, one of our newest flavors that will help get you through winter. Leave it to your favorite Broad Ripple Cafe to bring you this sultry flavor. If you've ever had Mexican hot chocolate, you have a springboard for how these flavors play together: luxurious dark chocolate envelops your tongue, interrupted only by the spicy punctuation of cinnamon. Try it with whipped cream!

Weather Willy: "There will be sun this weekend"

Thursday, January 28, 2010 by William Powell

It's time for another Weather Willy weather update from your favorite Indianapolis award winning coffee shop. Weather Willy speaks of sunny days ahead, just perfect for enjoying the Broad Ripple cafe's two new drinks, the dark chocolate mocha with cinnamon, and a white chocolate mocha with strawberry flavor. Come tantalize your tastebuds with a sip or two.

Weather Willy has good news

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by William Powell


The weather from your favorite Broad Ripple Cafe is back! Check out when our weather will get warmer.

Tucker Quintet Saturday January 2, 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 by William Powell
Come in and enjoy the delightful sounds of these fine musicians on bass, drums, keyboard and sax.  These musicians have not played here in a couple of years and are pulling it together while on break to provide some wonderful entertainment at the shop.  So stop by the place for Indianapolis Best Coffee and enjoy a cup of our award winning coffee.  You know where we are, this Monon Trail Coffee Shop is located just steps away from the trail in the heart of the village.  Hope to see you there!

Bad Camera Girl! A Weather Willy Update

Thursday, December 10, 2009 by William Powell


So the good news is that Weather Willy, your favorite Broad Ripple cafe weathercaster, is actually on up on a Wednesday today. The bad news is, this recording was taped Tuesday and has been posted LATE, so you've already been through the brunt Weather Willy mentions in the first part of his report. But his predictions came true, you'll see! And he has the scoop for the rest of the week as well.

Tune back in Friday, when we'll have hunks and hunkees (or maybe just hunks) modeling our new hoodies from the home of Indianapolis' best coffee. And if you'd like to model one yourself, give us a holler under the "Submit Drink Idea " tab to my right over here ----->

Your Weekly Dose of One-Take Weather Willy

Thursday, December 3, 2009 by William Powell

Willy is really getting good at this weather thing. You better come get a toasty beverage from him before he closes up his beloved Indiana coffee shop to chase meterological pastures. Wanna know when it's going to be sunny again (and it IS going to be sunny again)? Watch the video!

Peppermint Mocha Madness

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 by William Powell
People made their Black Fridays a little lighter last week stopping in in droves to get a taste of our Vanilla Spice Latte and our newest twinkling star, the Peppermint Mocha: Picture our silky smooth mocha (awww yeah). Now add a little bit of cool peppermint bite (ooh!). It's almost too pretty to drink. Almost. From the friends at your favorite Broad Ripple coffee shop -- we take care of your 'buds.

Our customers love us

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 by William Powell

Want to know why we're the favorite Monon Trail cafe? Because people like Will hold court here, happily typing away and chatting with the other regulars. Come be a part of our cool clique! 

Willy and the Weather Girls With Your Thanksgiving Forecast

Thursday, November 26, 2009 by William Powell

Fifty degrees and ugly, so stay home and eat turkey. That's what the overlord of Indianapolis' best coffee shop says. But he also says it'll be sunny this weekend, so come on by! You need coffee before, during and after all that Black Friday shopping, and our peppermint mocha is just the thing to keep your spirits up whilst running your feet and draining your pockets. Prosit!

More vegan carrot cake

Monday, November 23, 2009 by William Powell
What's better than carrot cake?

Cruelty-free, better-for-you VEGAN carrot cake! Freshly made! Come and get some.

(Of course, if you're not into healthy or vegan, we have other products that are sinfully good, too.)

Don't be a bad Thanksgiving guest!

Friday, November 20, 2009 by William Powell
... 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.

Vanilla Spice Latte -- A Taste of Fall!

Friday, November 20, 2009 by William Powell
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!