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    Tinker Coffee at IU University

    550 University Boulevard

    Indianapolis, IN 46202


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    Seasonal Menu

    A rotating cast of drinks honoring our current season. Here today, gone whenever the season turns.
    • Cinnamon Cereal Milk

      White chocolate & brown sugar cinnamon. Tastes like the bottom of the cereal bowl, in the best way.
      $6.50+
    • Cinnamon Cereal Milk Matcha

      White chocolate & brown sugar cinnamon. Tastes like the bottom of the cereal bowl, in the best way.
      $6.50+
    • Femininomenon

      Our funfetti inspired latte special celebrating Pride month this June.
      $6.00+
    • Lavender Latte

      Floral & just-right sweet.
      $6.00+
    • Lavender Matcha

      Floral & just-right sweet.
      $5.50+
    • Lemongrass Mint Latte

      Bright, herbal, & a little unexpected.
      $6.00+
    • Lemongrass Mint Matcha

      Bright, herbal, & a little unexpected.
      $5.50+
    • Lemongrass Mint Matcha Soda

      Indianapolis Cultural Trail x Tinker Coffee 2026 Giveback Drink! Bright, herbal, refreshing.
      $5.00+
    • White Mocha

      Velvety vanilla sweetness.
      $6.00+

    The Lemonade Lineup

    Our lemonade is made state fair style, giving it an iconic sweet, tart, and refreshing flavor profile. Have it on it's own or have a little fun with it.
    • Arnie Palmer

      Half iced black tea, half lemonade. The original.
      $6.00+
    • Blueberry Lemonade

      Blueberry & lemon. The iconic flavor combo, done right.
      $5.50+
    • Espresso Lemonade

      Smooth ARC espresso over our lemonade. The unofficial-official drink of the warm weather season.
      $6.00+
    • Lavender Lemonade

      Floral, light, refreshing.
      $5.50+
    • Lemonade

      Sweet, tart, the way it should be.
      $5.00+
    • Matcha Lemonade

      Rishi matcha shaken with our lemonade. A true treat.
      $6.00+
    • Nitro Lemonade

      An even split of Nitro Cold Brew & state-fair-style lemonade. Bright & smooth.
      $6.00+

    Lattes

    Our year-round latte collection. Every latte starts with a double shot of espresso & the milk of your choice served hot or iced. All of our syrups are made in-house, in small batches, so the flavor lands exactly where we want it.
    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon

      Classic combo of brown sugar and cinnamon - one of our best sellers.
      $5.50+
    • Caramel

      Local maple, miso, & a touch of brown sugar - our take on a vegan salted caramel.
      $6.00+
    • Five Spice

      Our signature: Thai chili & black peppercorn meet anise, clove, & cinnamon. (It sounds spicy - it's not that spicy, but it is spiced.)
      $5.50+
    • Honey Vanilla

      Local honey & vanilla, topped with fresh orange. Our fresh take on a classic.
      $5.50+
    • Latte

      Espresso & steamed milk. The classic.
      $5.00+
    • Miel

      Slightly sweetened with local honey and topped with cinnamon.
      $5.50+
    • Mocha

      Velvety, chocolatey goodness.
      $6.00+
    • Sugar Free Vanilla

      An IU special for those who like a sweet treat without the sugar.
      $6.00+
    • Vanilla

      Clean, classic, simply good.
      $5.50+

    Drip

    At Tinker Coffee, we offer a rotation of our entire lineup so that you can get a taste of everything we have. Everyday we offer an Approachable option - something more on the traditional side with notes of chocolate and nuttiness - and an Adventurous option, normally a lighter roast with bright fruit or tea like notes.
    • Adventurous

      Usually a lighter roast, with brighter, fruit-forward or tea-like notes. A little more curious.
      $4.00+
    • Approachable

      More traditional, with the chocolatey, nutty notes you know & love. Easygoing & familiar.
      $3.50+

    On Tap

    Our Cold Brew is made with our Zing blend, which is cold-steeped for 24 hours, then immediately kegged so it stays fresh & smooth.
    • Nitro Cold Brew

      Cold Brew made with Zing, infused with nitrogen for a creamier, silkier pour.
      $5.00+

    Espresso Drinks

    A fine group of classic espresso-based coffee drinks.
    • ARC Espresso

      A double shot, straight up.
      $3.25
    • Americano

      Espresso & water. 8oz hot & 12oz iced are made with a double shot; 16oz hot & iced step up to a quad.
      $3.25+
    • Cappuccino

      Espresso, steamed milk, & airy foam. Served traditionally in an 8oz size.
      $4.00
    • Cortado

      Equal parts espresso & steamed milk. Small but mighty.
      $3.75
    • Espresso Soda

      Espresso & sparkling water. 12oz with a double shot; 16oz with a quad
      $4.00+

    Non-Coffee Drinks

    We're proud to partner with our friends at Rishi for our tea program. A nice variety of hot or iced options, with milk of your choice on certain drinks.
    • Blueberry Matcha

      An unexpected & lovely combination of flavors that reminds us of our favorite fruity cereal's milk after eating a big bowl.
      $6.00+
    • Chai

      Rishi's Masala Chai: wild-grown black tea slow-brewed with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, & black pepper. (Tea-based - no espresso, unless you want to make it dirty).
      $5.00+
    • Hot Chocolate

      Velvety chocolate & steamed milk. Cozy in a cup.
      $2.50+
    • Iced Black Tea

      Crisp & classic.
      $4.00+
    • London Fog

      Rishi Earl Grey & vanilla. Mellow, fragrant, classic.
      $5.00+
    • Matcha

      Rishi’s ceremonial grade. Bright, fresh, unsweetened.
      $5.00+
    • Matcha Soda

      Matcha & sparkling water. Crisp & clean.
      $5.00+
    • Steeped Teas

      A rotating selection of teas from Rishi.
      $3.50
    • Tinker Tea, MD

      Our take on the cult-classic Medicine Ball: Rishi turmeric ginger & yuzu peach teas, honey, cayenne, & our house lemonade. Doctor's orders.
      $5.00+

    Food

    Pastries

    A collection of our favorite treats from local vendors, and a few treats made by us as well.
    • Blueberry Muffin

      Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
      $5.00
    • Coffee Cake Muffin

      Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
      $5.00
    • Cherry Almond Bar

      Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
      $4.00
    • Chocolate Frosted Brownie

      Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
      $5.00
    • Oatmeal Cherry Cookie

      Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
      $4.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
      $4.00
    • Salamat! Space Yam Cookie (GF)

      Made by our friends at Salamat! Cookies.
      $5.00
    • Seasonal Salamat! Cookie

      Made by our friends at Salamat! Cookies.
      $5.00
    • Salamat! Ube Blondie (GF)

      Made by our friends at Salamat! Cookies.
      $6.00
    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Tinker Tart

      Made by our friends at The Sourdough Shack.
      $5.00
    • Seasonal Tinker Tart

      Made by our friends at The Sourdough Shack.
      $5.00

    Grab & Go

    Quick, easy, and nourishing treats made by us for you.
    • Energy Bites (GF/V)

      Three energy bites made with gluten-free oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vegan chocolate, and almonds.
      $3.00
    • Apricot Ham Sandwich

      Fresh sliced ham & Swiss cheese enhanced by apricot jam and ground mustard on a brioche bun.
      $8.00
    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Overnight Oats (GF/V)

      Overnight oats made with Oatly and our brown sugar cinnamon syrup, served with fresh fruit. Filling & fulfilling.
      $7.00
    • Southwest Quinoa Salad (GF/V)

      Quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, red cabbage, & taco spiced pepitas, with an herb lime vinaigrette.
      $8.00
    • Spring Salad

      Local field greens, spiced chick pea, peppadew, & feta, with a za’atar vinaigrette.
      $8.00
    • Smoked Gouda & Turkey Sandwich

      Fresh sliced turkey & smoked gouda cheese enhanced by tomato jam aioli and onion compote on a brioche bun.
      $8.00
    • Yogurt Parfait (GF)

      Greek yogurt with fresh seasonal fruit & topped with our vegan & gluten free granola.
      $7.00

    Travelers

    Travelers

    Our travelers are great for gatherings large & small! Each traveler serves about 10 people and includes cream & sugar, as well as cups & lids. Any questions? Looking to place a larger order? Email us at cafes@tinkercoffee.com.
    • 96oz Traveler - Conduit

      96oz of our classic Conduit blend. Each traveler serves about 10 people.
      $24.00
    • 96oz Traveler - Decaf

      96oz of decaf coffee. Same care, none of the caffeine. Each traveler serves about 10 people.
      $30.00
    • 96oz Traveler - Hot Tea

      96oz of hot water, served with 5 black and 5 green tea options from Rishi.
      $30.00
    • 96oz Traveler - Hot Water

      96oz of just hot water. Each traveler serves about 10 people.
      $5.00

    Cold Brew

    64oz of our Zing-blend Cold Brew. Serves about 8.
    • 64oz Cold Brew w/ Cups

      64oz of our Zing-blend Cold Brew. Serves about 8.
      $20.00

    Iced Black Tea

    $0.00

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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Monday6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wednesday6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Friday6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Tinker Coffee classics and new grab & go options special for our friends at IU.

    Location

    550 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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