The best cafes in Kokomo

6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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7 Brew Coffee

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

4420 S Emerson Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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7 Brew Coffee

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

3710 S East St (Indianapolis)

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

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Doubting Thomas Cafe

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Doubting Thomas Cafe is brewing killer craft coffee with beans from Tinker Coffee Co. and Indie Coffee Roasters, plus made-from-scratch…

840 Daniel Dr

“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, August 7, 2026

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Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge

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Whether you’re craving an artistically curated latte, a pastry from local bakeries, or quality time with adoptable cats, Nine Lives Cafe &…

1315 Shelby St (Indianapolis)

“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, August 7, 2026

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Radish Market & Cafe

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Compact place with a grocery shop and a cafe, offering vegan and organic dishes, BLTs and gluten-free items, plus more unusual flavors…

115 W Sycamore St

“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.”

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Coffee Junkiez

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Cozy parlor for pizza and specialty drinks, including hot chocolate, tea and coffee.

2930 S Washington St #3516

“Cozy parlor for pizza and specialty drinks, including hot chocolate, tea and coffee.”

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