The best cafes in Kokomo

“Redefined Hope Boutique & Coffee Shop is dialing up the cozy with graphic hoodies, floaty dresses, Indiana-proud layers, and even beautifully pressed Bibles that make gifting easy. Swing by this week to snag something meaningful that still looks great with sneakers and your everyday Lawrence routine.”

From the Lawrence newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Whether you’re craving a thoughtfully pulled espresso or a flaky bite to go with it, Milk & Honey Coffeehouse brings coastal vibes with a local flavor, plus a genuine heart for community. Swing by this week, linger over good conversation, and keep an eye out for their community events.”

From the Indianapolis newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Trendy shop featuring a drive-thru, a broad range of tea and coffee drinks, energy drinks and smoothies.”

“Drive-thru coffeehouse offering a variety of caffeinated drinks, plus smoothies, teas, and milkshakes.”

“Doubting Thomas Cafe is brewing killer craft coffee with beans from Tinker Coffee Co. and Indie Coffee Roasters, plus made-from-scratch pies, homemade cinnamon rolls, and build-your-own sandwiches and wraps. Go sweet or savory on the stuffed waffles this week, then pretend you only came for tea.”

From the Kokomo newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Whether you’re craving an artistically curated latte, a pastry from local bakeries, or quality time with adoptable cats, Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge has you covered this week. Their IndyAdopts foundation powers the kitty love, and the cafe doubles as a small gallery of local consignment art.”

From the Indianapolis newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Compact place with a grocery shop and a cafe, offering vegan and organic dishes, BLTs and gluten-free items, plus more unusual flavors influenced by the owner's travels.”