In case you've never ordered one before, our Broad Ripple cafe also serves up some of the freshest squeezed juices along the Monon trail besides Indianapolis best coffee. If you love real ripe orange juice, you can enjoy some here. If you want something more exotic, try the vitamin-heavy V-Ate, with tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, carrot, celery, parsley and beets. If you like something a bit more tart, our Pucker Up with green apple, lemon and ginger will have you smiling through its sweet sourness (some customers like to add carrot to even things out a bit). No dice yet? Try the House juice with carrot, apple and ginger or the CAP with carrot, apple and pear. Can you imagine what a treat these real fruit and vegetable juices are for your health?
(If you're wondering about that juggernaut Willy is holding, her name is "Ruby" and she'll be juicing your apples today.)
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!
You all wanna know what's coming out of the sky this Fourth of July? Weather Willy's gonna tell you. And don't forget to stop by and get the Arnold Palmer that's so 3008--Blumonade. It's healthy, antioxidant-rich blueberry rooibos tea mixed with tangy-sweet lemonade. It's good and good for you! And what would the summer be without a signature sweet drink? NOTHING! NOTHING WE TELL YOU! YOU WILL FORGET THE SUMMER IF YOU DON'T DRINK OUR TEA!
One of our regular customers, Shane (A.K.A. "White Chocolate"), models a lovely new tie-dye Monon Coffee Co. shirt. These shirts are seriously stylin', and come in all different kinds of colors and fits. Shane's looks like it was dipped in a mocha, making him look scrumptious.
Weather Willy says it's hotter than Hades outside. Better come to the Monon Coffee Company for Broad Ripple's best iced mochas, fresh fruit smoothies and bluemonade in the city!
Some to try: *Berry Blaster with raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, cherry and blackberry *House smoothie with strawberry and banana *Malted Monkey with chocolate, banana, malt and milk *Peachy Keen, sweet tea with peach *Bluemonade, blueberry rooibos tea and lemonade
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.
In case you can't hear Weather Willy due to all the noisy wind, he's saying today might be your last chance for sun. There's a chance of rain all the rest of the week!
On the bright side, doesn't this graffiti make him look young(er)?
Monon Coffee Company is one of the most vegan-friendly eateries in Broad Ripple. Plenty of our treats can be had by those who don’t care to eat animal products of any kind.
Like our awesome vegan carrot cake. Think it’s easy to make a carrot cake vegan? Not when it’s this good. The bakers don’t use real butter or eggs in this recipe at all, from the flakey, carrots-and-spice dotted cake to the fluffy white icing that covers it.
Vegan carrot cake pairs well with any of our vegan drink selections. You can do any of our milk-based drinks--lattes, freezes, mochas--with healthy almond, rice, soy or hemp milk. And our smoothies are always made with frozen fruit and apple juice, so they're literally a vegan's dream.
We're how eating healthy and cruelty free ve-GAN in Broad Ripple!
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.
Duncan Alney’s “In Person” series of black and white photos captures archetypes of the creative class. From Indy’s resident Cajun cool cat, Yats proprietor and nicest-guy-you-met Joe Vuskovich, to punk-rock sweetie Lindsay Manfredi, Alney’s mostly musical shakers jump off their black and white backings with loads of character.
Alney is president of Firebelly Marketing in Broad Ripple, which offers creative online and offline marketing solutions to Indianapolis clients and beyond. He came to the United States with a few dollars in his pocket, and worked hard to carve out his creative niche. He’s succeeded. And this work in particular reflects the American dream in which he and his subjects partake.
What the heck is Bluemonade, and why would we do that? Because we wanted to take something uberhealthy and delicious and mix it with something ubertasty and refreshing.
Barista Kaiton can be credited with this crazy concotion, but one of our regulars, Sandi, can be credited with its moniker. Bear with us--it has taken a while to nail down the spelling. (Bloominade? Bluemaide ? Bluemanade? ... Bluemonade!)
One thing is for sure--this sweet, cool, tangy drink has summer written all over it. Come and see for yourself.
Weather Willy gives you the forecast for our rainy week (it'll get better!) outside of today's Broad Ripple sponsor, Boogie Burger. Plus, Willy teases this weekend's 80-acre Woodruff Place flea market.
We also have a new healthy, refreshing drink--Blueminade. It's our tasty, tart lemonade mixed with antioxidant-rich blueberry rooibos. Come in out of the rain and try one.
Plus, become a fan on our Facebook page, where we'll update you on all the latest offerings and goings-on. We're currently looking for input on the soap opera we'll start to do weekly, so if you're a regular and have an idea, post on our wall!
Choo Choo Brew This intense-yet-smooth blend with chocolate and nutty overtones is the Switzerland of coffee: nobody dislikes it! This blend of Celebes Kalossi, Guatemala and Ethiopian Moka is used to make our iced coffees, but, of course, you can also enjoy it hot. Come by and try some.
And if you're wondering about the name ... it's after the Monon Trail train tracks!
Weather Willy and his guest Danica Patrick tell you what to expect for race weekend weather. Danica looks a little ... different. She's a dude magnent. Or is it William in those shorts?
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.
In case you've never ordered one before, our Broad Ripple cafe also serves up some of the freshest squeezed juices along the Monon trail besides Indianapolis best coffee. If you love real ripe orange juice, you can enjoy some here. If you want something more exotic, try the vitamin-heavy V-Ate, with tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, carrot, celery, parsley and beets. If you like something a bit more tart, our Pucker Up with green apple, lemon and ginger will have you smiling through its sweet sourness (some customers like to add carrot to even things out a bit). No dice yet? Try the House juice with carrot, apple and ginger or the CAP with carrot, apple and pear. Can you imagine what a treat these real fruit and vegetable juices are for your health? 
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." 
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.
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. 
Monon Coffee Company is one of the most vegan-friendly eateries in Broad Ripple. Plenty of our treats can be had by those who don’t care to eat animal products of any kind. 
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. 
Duncan Alney’s “In Person” series of black and white photos captures archetypes of the creative class. From Indy’s resident Cajun cool cat, Yats proprietor and nicest-guy-you-met Joe Vuskovich, to punk-rock sweetie Lindsay Manfredi, Alney’s mostly musical shakers jump off their black and white backings with loads of character. 
What the heck is Bluemonade, and why would we do that? Because we wanted to take something uberhealthy and delicious and mix it with something ubertasty and refreshing. 
Choo Choo Brew This intense-yet-smooth blend with chocolate and nutty overtones is the Switzerland of coffee: nobody dislikes it! This blend of Celebes Kalossi, Guatemala and Ethiopian Moka is used to make our iced coffees, but, of course, you can also enjoy it hot. Come by and try some. 
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