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Porter Books and Bread is a cafe in Indianapolis, IN.

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Karis Wilson
Karis Wilson -Google user
a year ago
Porter Books & Bread is a hidden gem! Everything was fresh and local. Delicious and different sandwich options served with broad ripple chips! Beer, wine, coffee, and kombucha options to drink. Funky interior and with a spiral staircase brings the vibes!
Dine inBrunchAtmosphere: 5
Hannah Gouker
Hannah Gouker -Google user
a year ago
Stopped here to work for awhile on our taxes and needed a place with a fun vibe to cheer me up while doing so. This place was it! I got an iced americano and a breakfast of champions sandwich. Delicious! Came out hot and quick. I see...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
G Fatima
G Fatima -Google user
Edited a year ago
Porter books is a gem of a place and always holds a place in my heart for the best Americano in Indy and the best ever salads + bread a coffee house could offer. I love their fresh cheese, delicious produce and usually go back...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Brandon Castro
Brandon Castro -Google user
2 years ago
Amazing spot to study, read, or have a conversation with someone while having some coffee. The sandwiches are top-tier, if I'm not mistaken their bread is freshly baked every morning. Also, I enjoy the background music that they usually play (alternative rock for the most...Read More
Troy Sparks
Troy Sparks -Google user
7 years ago
Cool little out-of-the-way coffee/sandwich (breakfast/lunch) shop… hard to find 56th-Ft. Ben …my Sammie is called the “Vonnegut” …get it 😊. It is 2 level, order downstairs (spiral staircase inside) or enter on lower level. …
Megan Addair
Megan Addair -Google user
10 months ago
I had the best vegetarian breakfast burrito! It had egg whites, pickled onions, arugula and other yummy stuff that I can't remember. Great atmosphere! Love being able to buy used books there! Music was a little loud, if you are trying to read. Otherwise, cool...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Highly recommend
Sarah Weingarden
Sarah Weingarden -Google user
4 years ago
Such a cute local bakery and sandwich shop we discovered through Yelp. Menu is online. Staff is super friendly and helpful. They are also taking precautions to protect their staff and customers from transmitting COVID-19. Fabulous food and great atmosphere. We will be back next...Read More
Yadira H
Yadira H -Google user
11 months ago
Food was quick, delicious, and filling! Super cute, cozy little place. Team was super friendly and it was great to see they had regulars who they knew by name. Will definitely be back!
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Joseph Hebble
Joseph Hebble -Google user
6 years ago
Nice quiet place to relax and unwind. Friendly helpful staff. Great handmade coffees and breads. Unique and wonderful feel tucked away inside old fort Benjamin Harrison
J Denney
J Denney -Google user
3 years ago
Lovely café to grab a drink or a meal. It was very nice to sit on the porch and read. The sandwich was tasty too!
Dine inLunch$10–20
Dylan St. Clair
Dylan St. Clair -Google user
7 years ago
Gonna go on record, one of the coolest hidden gems I've found. Good menu. Nice atmosphere. Will be back to enjoy it more!
David Flowers
David Flowers -Google user
a year ago
Great food, Good Coffee, & Cozy atmosphere. All for a sweet price! The top floor is dog friendly. I’ll often bring my book & furry friend whenever I visit. I highly recommend their lunch sandwiches. Their coffee selection is a little limited, but their Banana Foster...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Serena Gannon
Serena Gannon -Google user
7 months ago
What a delightful coffee shop! Stopped in one day while I was in the area and had a delicious sandwich and the best coffee I’ve had in a long time! Fun atmosphere, casual seating and friendly staff.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Salad
Claudia G Lee
Claudia G Lee -Google user
11 months ago
Very unique atmosphere compared to “normal” book store or coffee shop. Uplifting music selection, not your ordinary soft jazz. Didn’t get a chance to order food but smells amazing.
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
Mary Magno
Mary Magno -Google user
8 months ago
This place is awesome! Great food and coffee, cool staff, the vibe is full of soul. A hidden gem for sure, will be back :)
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
Zach Fretz
Zach Fretz -Google user
a year ago
This place has a great atmosphere and it's a good place to go work for a little bit. Their sandwiches are huge and very tasty. I've also had their biscuits and gravy and it is really good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Kathryn
Kathryn -Google user
5 years ago
Very quaint coffee shop with a good selection of breakfast & lunch sandwiches and salads. Bottomless coffee option is amazing! I had the Build your own Adventure breakfast sandwich and it was delicious.
Cindy Jenkins
Cindy Jenkins -Google user
10 months ago
We just went here for the first time, and the food was absolutely delicious. I had a tarragon chicken salad sandwich on focaccia bread. It was full of chunks of chicken breast. My husband got a breakfast sandwich which he really liked,...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kelsey Eberle
Kelsey Eberle -Google user
a year ago
This place really makes coffee fun! I stopped in with a friend recently and had a delicious espresso drink. She ordered something special with bananas foster flavor. Both drinks were DELICIOUS and everyone working was so nice. Afterward we checked out the nearby musical swings...Read More
Dine inOther$1–10Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Brian Cunningham
Brian Cunningham -Google user
8 months ago
Found on Google maps and had to check it out. Got a half sandwich of terragon chicken salad on focaccia. Absolutely delicious! The chips were great, too, with a hint of sweetness. All tasted scratch-made. Bought a day-old focaccia that I can't wait to try....Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chips, Chicken SaladAccessible for ordering downstairs with some seating.
B Roberts
B Roberts -Google user
a year ago
I have been here many times for breakfast and lunch. It is always a very pleasant experience. Food wise the ingredients used are always very fresh and high quality. Their coffee is always great as well. The Austen and Dante are my favorites and always...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Lindsay Wasik
Lindsay Wasik -Google user
a year ago
Every time we come to Porter, we are blown away by the quality of their food, coffee, and atmosphere. Such a friendly staff, and good vibes. But honestly, the food is the real rock star! Dare I say best Biscuits & Gravy in Indy. Today...Read More
Richard McElroy
Richard McElroy -Google user
10 months ago
We got some sandwiches to go from here and they were very good. The atmosphere from what I saw looked cozy. I spent most of the time outside with my dog, but my wife enjoyed the service she received at the counter.
Karen Harris
Karen Harris -Google user
11 months ago
I believe it's a barracks turned coffee shop. Spiral staircase was an interesting feature. I had an iced Matcha and their breakfast platter "The Awakening." One word: delicious! …
Kaitlyn Emery
Kaitlyn Emery -Google user
2 years ago
Found this by accident. We were just driving the area and thought we would stop in. Well were we surprised! Such a quaint and eclectic spot. Great coffee, and although we didn't order food it smelled delicious. Will be going back for their …
Lilly Guffey
Lilly Guffey -Google user
2 years ago
Love the atmosphere. Great place for some coffee and a bite to eat. My favorite biscuits and gravy ever!! The staff are always so happy to serve and it’s apparent that they are all treated properly and get along well with each other. A …
Jennifer Rice
Jennifer Rice -Google user
11 months ago
This is a great little spot hidden away in the Ft. Ben area. You walk in and you can tell it’s super cool right away. They have books you can read (like a mini library), books for sale, and lots of great drinks, plus they...Read More
Paint The Bait
Paint The Bait -Google user
a year ago
Good food and coffee. The staff was really friendly and the whole place is perfect for readers with several book shelves for you to check out books while enjoying your food. …
joseph Riley
joseph Riley -Google user
3 years ago
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. My partner and I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is cozy the food is purely amazing. The baked goods are no less than incredible. The coffee is as well. We always have great …
Erica Lelle
Erica Lelle -Google user
a year ago
Fun vibe. All food from scratch. Missed the biscuits and gravy but made up for it with other offerings. Enjoyed the lemon blueberry scone. Antony salad and an egg special with spicy queso. Yum!

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Service options

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Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Children

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Parking

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