Kokomo’s Coffee Finds
Hey Kokomo! We’ve noticed something happening in our city and we’re not mad about it. The local coffee scene is poppin’ and we’re here for it. Some of our staff likes theirs iced and bold, some of our staff likes it piping hot and super sweet. One thing we can all agree on is our love for coffee and our love for all things local. This blog practically wrote itself. Wherever you fall on the coffee-loving spectrum, you’re going to find your favorite coffee from one of our local coffee shops right here in the City of Firsts. In no particular order we present them to you:
Photo from Big Ben’s Facebook page.
Who remembers the theme song from ‘Cheers’? Just me? Well, as an elder Millennial, I’m about to cue the piano solo and vocals “Sometimes you wanna go...Where everybody knows your naaaame… And they’re always glad you came…” Not only is Big Ben slinging delicious specialty coffee drinks, but they give us some serious Cheers vibes when we walk through the door of this adorable, locally owned coffee spot located in our city’s Silver Stocking neighborhood. A cozy environment, friendly service, yummy coffee. You can’t go wrong. We bet you can’t visit without running into someone you know!
Photo from Doubting Thomas’ Facebook page.
If you don’t know about this gem in our city, today is your lucky day. Located inside Cross America, Doubting Thomas does coffee right. Their espresso drinks are magic. Their tea lattes are heavenly. Their plain old drip coffee is out of this world. Bonus: they use locally roasted beans from Peshewa Coffee Company (y’all, the beans are roasted just a few feet from their coffee grinders!) You’re welcome.
Photo from Coffee Junkiez Facebook page.
Coffee Junkiez has a loyal following around these parts and there’s a good reason why. Almost any imaginable combination of espresso, milk, and flavor you can imagine… they can make it happen, Can’t decide on your favorite? Neither can we. Follow our friend’s advice and never decide. Here are three words: Weekly. Drink. Specials. Swing by and order their special of the week at half price!
Photo from Sweet Peas Play Cafe Facebook page
Newbies to the Kokomo coffee scene, this play cafe’s espresso bar is legit! Yummy espresso drinks and nitro cold brew on tap, we are impressed with the quality of their drink menu. Some of their drinks are named after Kokomo history and some of their drinks are nods to you Harry Potter fans out there. Muggle or not, you’re sure to find a drink you’ll enjoy.
Photo from Main Street Cafe’s Facebook page
Ah, Main Street Cafe. Located at the corner of Main and Mulberry street, this recently expanded corner cafe has been hand crafting some of our favorite espresso beverages for a while now. Pro tip from our staff: go for the coffee, get addicted to their avocado toast.
Photo from Kokomo Coffee Company’s Facebook page
Kokomo’s only baristas on the go. Literally, this locally owned coffee shop operates out of a trailer. But it’s not just any trailer, it’s a coffee trailer. You can catch these mobile mocha makers at different spots all around town just be sure to follow them on Facebook so you know where to get your next caffeine hit!
Photo from MO Joe’s Facebook page
In the running for best decorated local hang out, MO Joe’s feels like the coffee shop you’re most likely to catch a local artist or two. Bringing unique offerings to the coffee landscape, you can find high octane (read: highly caffeinated) java and sip until your productivity is at pre-quarantine levels.
So what do you think, Kokomo? Did you find your new favorite coffee spot? Or did we miss your favorite place? Let us know in the comments below!
