Monon Coffee Company

I don't drink coffee.  I don't like the taste or the smell.  But we were pressed for time to grab a quick breakfast, and I figured I could drink tea.  I was THRILLED that they had brewed iced tea ever at 8 a.m.  So many places only have hot tea at breakfast.  Their house blend was a great tropical kind.  Bonus -- they had agave nectar, which melts into cold drinks so much easier than sugar or honey.  

Here's the crazy part -- apparently I like coffee.  If you are not a coffee drinker, but you like sweet stuff and a caffeine buzz, may I introduce the white zombie.  It is made with white espresso, which the barista explained is roasted for a shorter period of time, making for less "coffee" taste and....MORE caffeine than black espresso.  The white zombie is made with white espresso, milk, and some other things he listed but I ignored because I heard "espresso" and assumed yucko.  But thankfully hubby ordered it and made me try it.  It tastes like butterscotch milk and is the most phenomenal "coffee" drink you will ever have.  I ordered another one after I finished my iced tea.  Four more customers came in, and two of them ordered the zombie.  It must be their big thing.

They also have bagels and muffins, which were both good.  I think all or some of their pastries come from Rene's Bakery.  A great way to start your day!

Bonus -- bike rack right in front.  Also connected to the Indy's Kitchen, so you can smell the food truck fare cooking up.

So I am a Starbucks junkie but also appreciate the local coffee places. My sister took me here last wk and I am still thinking about Monon Coffee! I think this is the second location in Indy (original in Broad Ripple) and it's located on the corner of 25th and Central right next to a yoga place.

When we went in I was overtaken with it's modern and bright décor. Plus there were no hipsters which is always a plus since it looks like it could be a hipster haven. But then again, it was pretty early and I don't think hipsters wake up until 10am. Enough of that though.....let's talk java!
They have the same drinks you will find anywhere else but also had some obscure sounding ones such as the Mona Lisa and Con Panna. I asked the barista what the Mona Lisa was and once he told me, I was on it like white on rice. Turns out it is a latte with honey and cinnamon. Hmmm....I always put cinnamon in my coffee but honey? I've never had honey in coffee only tea so why not give it a shot. And it was absolute heaven. I must find a place in Charlotte that can make this drink the same as Monon does it.

There was only one barista working there and he took his time with making the drink but if you give me pleasant conversation and a drink made with love, I will definitely support your business!