The best cafes in Plainfield

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

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Cabin Coffee Company

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Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.

4645 Vandalia Blvd

“Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.”

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Biggby Coffee

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Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

302 Dan Jones Rd #107

“Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.”

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Redefined Hope Boutique & Coffee Shop

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Redefined Hope Boutique & Coffee Shop is dialing up the cozy with graphic hoodies, floaty dresses, Indiana-proud layers, and even…

11850 Brookville Rd (Indianapolis)

“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

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Milk & Honey Coffeehouse

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Whether you’re craving a thoughtfully pulled espresso or a flaky bite to go with it, Milk & Honey Coffeehouse brings coastal vibes with a…

8505 Southeastern Ave (Indianapolis)

“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

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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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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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