The best cafes in Muncie

5 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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The Toast Cafe

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The Toast Cafe is Anderson’s long-loved diner for hearty breakfast plates and no-fuss American classics, with the kind of kindness Darla…

28 E 13th St (Anderson)

“The Toast Cafe is Anderson’s long-loved diner for hearty breakfast plates and no-fuss American classics, with the kind of kindness Darla and Gary have turned into a house specialty. When you need a reset this week, slide in for straight-up comfort that tastes like home.”

From the Anderson 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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The Caffeinery

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Coffee shop roasting its own beans and serving pastries at a casual, plant-filled spot.

401 S Walnut St

“Coffee shop roasting its own beans and serving pastries at a casual, plant-filled spot.”

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