Hubbard & Cravens Coffee

This is my new favorite coffee place in Indy! They have a good selection of beans from different origins and all well-​roasted. Come in soon to get the pour over of the Sumatra Longberry!

I’ve been in the actual store a few times previously when it’s blustery and winter is in full gear, but this review is for them mostly at the Broad Ripple Farmers’ Markets I’ve been to recently.
The store is a typical coffee shop with tea and other options for drinks and bites. The staff are your normal baristas — there with lots of suggestions and help. And the atmosphere is your typical coffee shop — lots of people work, studying, meeting for a first date, light chats, etc.
They have been at the Broad Ripple Farmers’ Markets recently though and their coffee is one of the best ways to start the weekend off. A fresh, iced Thai coffee or an iced chocolate mint. The Thai is so perfectly blended; I can’t get enough.
A great coffee shop with lots of locations around the city, great options, great service and help. All around great company!

The staff here is so sweet and helpful! I got a chai latte which wasn’t as strong as I liked it to be but it was still good. My friend got a pour over of the Sumatra and said it was delicious.

I love the atmosphere here. It’s much quieter and low key compared to Starbucks. I don’t know why I feel like I have to yell inside a Starbucks just to try and have a conversation with someone who is sitting across from me. Anyway, I digress. The baristas here at Hubs are efficient and friendly, but not TOO perky, bc heaven knows I don’t need none of that before I’ve had MY caff fix.
I’m not an avid coffee drinker, so I won’t be able to share my input on the different notes each coffee bean gives off, but I do appreciate a good cup of coffee every now and again. They also sell tea for those who are trying to wean off of coffee like me.
They did however get a new item on the menu which is the affogato! The easiest way to describe affogato… Think ‘coffee a la mode’. It’s basically a shot of espresso with a scoop of ice cream (usually vanilla, in this case coffee ice cream). You pour the liquid crack over the ice cream and you’ve instantly added cream and sugar into your coffee. It’s a shame you can’t find more affogatos in Indy.

Hubbard & Cravens Coffee is fantastic!
Its a short walk from the main strip of broad ripple and there are a lot of parking just out front.
There was no wait, and my espresso was ready in under two minutes! I got their Affogato — coffee ice cream topped with a double shot of hot espresso — a great coffee dessert to follow up my cuban sandwich.
And its not just a coffee shop, they have numerous tea options to choose from.
My friend got a latte and it was excellent and it only cost $ 3.25.
It has a clean, upscale atmosphere that has lots of soace for stretching out while studying or meeting with clients/​friends.
My only critic would be that their whole selection of teas wasnt listed in a convenient location. They did have a nice display of all their teas, but not easy to choose from.
The great price point, the large creative coffee and tea selection, and great atmosphere make thus my new favorite coffee shop in Broad Ripple.

I wanted to try a new coffee shop and this one did not disappoint.
My breve was nice and hot with with two sweet shots of espresso. The only downfall was the cream tasted just a little flat, not as creamy. But still very good. I also tried the blueberry muffin and it was rather tasty!
The atmosphere was great! Lots of people working on laptops, pleasant conversations and bustling baristas.

An early morning meeting brought me here last weekend. I’m always looking for cafes and coffee outside of SBux so I was pumped to try Hubbard. The sweet barista had my drink out within a few minutes. Their Carmella Latte (I think that’s what it’s called!) was delicious. I was so sad when I drank it all. It had a lovely layer of foam and a strong but smooth flavor. So tasty and comparable in price to SBux. They were pulling fresh pastries out of the oven when I arrived and it was so peaceful. Great little place for a small meeting and fabulous coffee. I probably won’t frequently this location, but Carmel may become my new spot.

I still believe Hubbard & Cravens has the best coffee and espresso in town. So why not rate this shop 5 stars like my beloved 49^th & Penn location? Super slow… super duper slow. H & C does take longer to craft their excellent lattes and drinks than Starbucks or other local places, but the Carrollton location has been abysmally slow each time I’ve visited (i.e. waiting 12 – 15 minutes for a drink). They seem to be understaffed on weekend mornings, with one (1) person working the register and one (1) barista stationed in the espresso fortress-​hub-​thing. I try to fool myself, thinking «Ooo, look at all these empty parking spots, I bet they’re not busy, I bet I can get in and out» and then spend the next 15 minutes leaning against the tea stand, trying to guess how many drinks are ahead of me. Otherwise, ignoring my complaints over timeliness, the drinks are most excellent and staff friendly. This location is typically packed, although during the warmer months, outdoor seating alleviates the congestion. Go here if you want an excellent drink and aren’t impatient.

One of the best lattes I’ve ever had! And despite the busy morning, the barista seemed genuinely happy to answer my questions about different drink options. Stop in early to snag parking and a comfy working spot.
Things I loved about this location:
*quality coffee
*friendly service
*awesome snack selection
*clean restrooms
Definitely worth checking out if you’re a coffee drinker!

A wonderful afternoon pick me up. #coldbrewcoffee and this new delicious cherry super fruit #rawbar

I’m a sucker for lattes and having two Hubbard and Cravens locations close by is excellent when a coffee craving hits! I usually ordered a mocha latte once or twice a week before work or with a girlfriend before a shopping date. I also love that this is a local small business. It’s always great to support your city.

Who knew there was yet another H&C tucked back on a side street in Broad Ripple? Not me (until today).
Here’s the reason this H&C is on my shortlist of study/​work/​meeting spots from now on:
–I had no trouble grabbing a front row parking spot around 8am. There are a few spots on the street, and a parking lot right across the way that’s convenient.
–There was no wait, and my hot tea was in hand in under 30 seconds.
–I’m not a coffee drinker, so I much appreciate the extensive tea selection. This trip, it was a hot valencia green tea that had a floral/​fruity taste.
–Lots of space to spread out — the store is larger than you think based on the outside.
My only note is I wish they had the whole selection of teas listed somewhere convenient (maybe I’m just not very cognizant and missed it?) but I just picked my tea because it was brewing in the marked pot on the counter.
Cheers to you, H&C! See ya soon.

I’ve lived in Indianapolis for 5 years now, and I prefer Hubbard and Cravens over Starbucks any day. They were established in Indianapolis and have been locally owned and operated since 1991. I run past their headquarters in SoBro often.
My husband loves the coffee here and I get the seasonal lattes. The sandwiches are decent too. The atmosphere and staff are warming and cozy.
It’s usually packed with people solo or meeting in groups.
Also, the chicken salad the guy in the earlier review was disgusted with… Happens to be my favorite curry chicken salad. I saw it and bought some for lunch today. They are supporting another local restaurant called Taste on College Ave. that’s where the chicken salad comes from, and I don’t think his opinion on curry chicken salad should reflect on Hubbard and Cravens carrying it.
I think it’s quite delightful, especially alongside pomme frites. ;) those you’ll only find at Taste.
Give Hubbards & Cravens a try!

I’d rank H&C as one of the best coffee shops in Indy. They roast beans off-​site in SoBro and they are obsessively fresh — bags are dated with the roast date and are pulled off the shelf after two weeks. You’ll have a hard time finding fresher beans with this much selection.
If you’re in the mood for brewed coffee, get one of their single-​origin beans made in the Clover. They’re one of the very independent shops in the country to have a Clover brewer, so take advantage and try something new! If you’re in the mood for something with milk and you’ve only ever had Starbucks latte’s, try a traditional Cappuccino or a Flat White to see what a real barista can do. They also have large selection of high quality teas if that’s your calling.
Baked goods are best bought in the morning — fresh baked every day but they don’t keep well. Atmosphere is alright, a long narrow shop that can feel either incredibly busy or barren. The local art has been rotating a bit faster these days which helps, and the music selection here has gotten significantly better. A note for some reviewers — any shop that’s playing Spotify or Pandora is breaking the law. Just a little pet peeve of mine.

Yes, yes, yes. This is the way coffee should taste. The quality here is impeccable; your Starbucks latte will be put to shame. Try a café au lait.
My hands-​down favorite coffee drink is only offered at their booth at the Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market: Thai Iced Coffee. Picture the richest, most fragrant iced coffee you’ve ever had, then add sweetened condensed milk. It should be illegal for something to taste so good.
The only reason I’m holding back on that fifth star is because the baked goods are «meh». During the summer they offer a lemon Rosemary scone that’s delicious, but the other items are sparse and forgettable.

Delicious coffee, friendly staff, big tables and comfy benches. You have to get there at a down time in order to be able to snag a table, it gets pretty busy!

You’re coffee shop is great, but I have to complain about the new curry chicken salad you’re carrying in your refrigerator case… it’s DISGUSTING! Why is there mayo in it? It’s curry. I get that it’s chicken salad, but you missed the departure from Americana picnic baskets to Indian origins. Try yogurt… and don’t go to town with it either… the concept you’re missing here is moderation… less is more. Are you aware of the obesity epidemic? You foiled the opportunity to make a quick snack that is tasty and healthy. The chloric-​rich mayo tastes terrible! …there goes 40% of your daily fat intake (for a 2000 calorie diet). Whole Foods has a fantastic chicken curry salad; here are some simple instructions, make yours more like theirs. You’ll knock the fat down to 10% of daily intake if you choose your yogurt wisely, and it will actually taste half way decent. Simply put, make it better or get rid of it.
PS…
— Your staff is great… I don’t want to take anything away from those fun friendly folks.
— Your music… worlds of room for improvement. Spotify could drastically improve this situation. If your plan is to torture us with Mood Media, can we at least tune it down a few decibels? …until then, noise canceling headphones is suggested for fellow patrons.
— People occasionally poop at coffee shops… especially after a belly full of your curry chicken salad. How about we make the TP a little easier to get a hand on. The dispenser is damn near on the floor… I am going to slip a disk reaching down there while sitting a top your mile-​high thrown. Also, the dispenser has teeth that shreds the TP as it is dispensed. I am all about conserving paper, but when cleaning one’s derrière… treat yo self. Raise the shredder eight inches, or replace the industrial TP nazi with something a little less stingy.

After reading reviews from fellow Unilocalers I decided to visit this place since it seemed a good place to study. A good choice made!
Like someone else said the music could get loud for certain songs. However that works both ways. It also dumbs out the chatter of other patrons. Anyway it didn’t bother me much. Again another useful tip from Unilocal was to get one of the rear tables. They are better for studying. The interior is huge in comparison with others in the locality.
Now to the actual experience. Well their expresso is very good. Not quite Quills or Milktooth but better than Monon coffee. Combined with good coffee art and their place to study it makes an attractive place to revisit. I came in at 8:20 but surprisingly they were just having one option of hot sandwich!
Now come to service and this is where two stars got knocked off. The server Brandon forgot to serve my sandwich. And since I was around for a few hours I ordered another cuppa. He forgot to serve that as well! Can you beat that? In his defense though the other two workers were seemed to have less allocated work. Brendon was making coffee as well as serving. Also he apologized and gave me a $ 5 card. Looking at other patrons I think it was just a draw of luck since everyone else seemed to be served on time.
I will be back here again and hopefully I can rate it higher.

I haven’t been to many coffee shops since my college days, but I do occasionally enjoy the people-​watching and the relaxed atmosphere of a good local spot. This place does not disappoint in that respect, and the barista was very friendly, which helped the welcoming atmosphere.
My only complaint is that the chai latte was WAY too sweet. As someone who doesn’t drink coffee (a night shifter who doesn’t drink coffee… I’m an anomaly), I often judge a place by the quality of their chai. H&C’s, unfortunately, was so sugary I thought maybe they’d made it wrong at first.
Bottom line: I’ll come back for the atmosphere and the friendly service, but maybe give another drink a shot. (Where the heck can you get a good chai latte in this city?!)

My first time at this place today. Employees were very helpful, engaging and polite. Great place to meet friends and catch up. Would definitely recommend.

I need to come clean and admit that I am obsessed with Hubbard & Cravens. After finally going in and trying it last month, I’ve been back countless times to either grab a coffee and raw bar to go or stay in with my laptop and get some work done. They have plenty of tables and free wifi. Their coffee is delicious and everyone in there is always extremely friendly! I also may have an addiction to their peanut butter raw bars which are fantastic paired with a cup of coffee. Love this place!

If you’re wandering around Broad Ripple looking for a caffeinated drink or a nice coffee shop to get some work done, Hubbard & Cravens is the place to go. No offense to the friendly people at BRip Starbucks, but H&C’s coffee and drinks are miles better, and you can feel good about supporting a local business! Beyond drinks, they offer snacks as well as tea bags and ground coffee to take home. If you like your drinks with alcohol, you can find a delicious Hubbard & Cravens porter at Scotty’s Brewhouse & 3 Wise Men.

This place use to be the best remote work spot in town. Not sure why they BLAST the music so LOUD, seems like they got speakers coming out from every inch of this place now, you cant even hear your music through your headphones its so loud. It’s not a dance club. This place use to be packed all the time and it just isnt anymore, the past 3 times I have come in here the music was so loud I couldnt concentrate I left an hour in and worked from Starbucks down the street. Not coming back here again.
To the owners, go in here and try to do some work, you’ll see what I am talking about in about 30 seconds. Very frustrating.

I half-​joked this morning that I’d write a bad Unilocal review for the Saturday morning barista with the genuine smile who always makes the morning better… who, this morning, re-​made our drinks because she didn’t think they were up to her standards.
So, thanks for being welcoming and attentive and a bright spot on our Saturday mornings. I haven’t found a new-​baby-​tired yet that you can’t override.

This H&C feels like a «best kept secret» even though it’s quite well known– no lines in the morning, easy parking right in front, and I can always get a table on Saturdays. Conveniently located in Broad Ripple, but tucked away from the chaos.
It’s perfect if you’re looking to get work done, but not great if you want a big comfy chair or to people watch. The patio & larger tables in front tend to attract groups or folks looking to chat, while the small tables in back are mostly solo customers working quietly. It’s a great set up– I wish more coffee shops would design their stores this way.
Hubbard & Cravens, thanks for keeping Indy bright-​eyed and bushy-​tailed!

One of my favorite morning spots! The staff is always polite and friendly. Very helpful with drink recommendations as well. Great spot to hang out in between meetings and catch up on work or meet with friends.
Do yourself a favor and get any of the muffins or scones! (Blueberry and banana nut are my fav) the only thing I have had that I didn’t like is the rosemary lemon scone. Had a little too much rosemary. Otherwise I have loved everything I have gotten! The blueberry muffin doesn’t have the crumb topping that is associated with most muffins and is sweet, tart and super moist. I am not typically a fan of nuts in my baked goods, but I think the banana muffin has candied nuts in it??? Regardless it’s divine.
I have had various hot and cold drinks and they are always on point. They also have a very wide variety of teas (over 20 I believe).

Finally tried Hubbard & Cravens tonight and I can’t believe I waited this long. I attended a private tasting event and everything was tried was delicious. We started with a variety of teas (2 green & 2 black) and finished with two coffees.
Each of the coffees were brewed two different ways — first by the Clover machine and second done by hand as a pour over. I personally enjoyed the Clover brews better than the pour overs, but all the beverages were absolutely delicious.
We also sampled two scones (chocolate chip and lemon rosemary) with the teas and two muffins (blueberry and spice cake) with the coffees.
I really enjoyed everything and, as a designer, really loved the packaging for their products (all the beverages have numbers and vary in colors)! I will definitely be back to try more!

I just can’t agree with other people’s reviews here. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE me some H&C, but I think I must be overly partial to the 49^th and Penn one — which I gave 5 stars by the way, if you think I’m just being picky. For whatever reason, I just can’t get myself to like this particular place.
Despite what others have said — this location is ALWAYS more crowded, to the point where I couldn’t find a spot to sit and work on multiple occasions. It’s also harder to find parking, and the employees aren’t as friendly. I’ll probably stick to my trustworthy 49^th and Penn Hubbard & Cravens in the future but this location is still alright when in Broad Ripple and needing a coffee fix.

Great spot for coffee. I like to keep it local, so you won’t find me down the street at the Starbucks. I have always enjoyed the location on Penn, but this one is closer to me now.
Service is always friendly. Even if they’re busy, you’ll at least get a «Be right with you!» and a smile. I like that, because you feel acknowledged. I haven’t had a bad experience and I’ve probably been in here a dozen times. Drinks are what you’d expect with the H&C name. Quality drinks, good prices and made just the way you want them.
This location has ample seating for those that like to study, work or catch up over a cup of joe. Even during peak times I have never noticed a shortage of places to sit and power up your laptop.