Ascend Coffee

Super cute and cozy coffee shop in castleton. Came in a Friday morning and the parking lot seemed busy but everyone was spaced out nicely inside. It was quiet with a mix of people working and meeting up with friends. Also plenty of seating and different tables and couch set ups.I got the fall special maple vanilla latte and the ham and cheese croissant. Both were delicious!I plan to come back soon.

Hello Fellow Yelpers Today, I allowed myself a good 30 minutes to do a little midday R&R at Ascend Coffee. This was my second time visiting this cozy coffee shop and I ordered myself a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte with Almond Milk Substitute. There were GF/DF breakfast squares on display, as well, so I added that to my $10 order. Ordering in person is quick and easy. The menu is pretty straightforward. I am not a coffee drinker but on occasion I can really use the pick-me-up. I like the seating arrangement in this open concept space. They have several couches, lounge seating, and a few little nooks (or I like to call them *cubbies*) with bench seating in the shape of your own personal cube. I had no trouble with setting up my things in my little cube, and there are charging outlets inside for your device. I recommend using a napkin or ask for a small plate for your food items to be laid on the bench that can cross-function as a low tabletop. Customers can clean up after themselves and any soiled dishes can be returned underneath their ice water station. I like that they use glassware for dining in. I will mention that today there were a good number of people already inside when I walked in at about 12:30 PM. There is semi-soft music playing overhead, but I noticed the conversations and talking more than that. Depending on your noise preferences, I would recommend wearing headphones (or airpods) to block out ambient sounds. The talking and chatter may be a distraction if you are coming in at a busier time and need to focus or study in "silence." But this is nothing unusual for a local coffee shop that is bustling. Today, I read another two chapters in one of my favorite Emily Henry books, 'Funny Story' and took my time savoring my gluten free, dairy free breakfast bar with my hot almond milk latte. This was a great choice of space to stay warm in this frigid weather. Easy going, casual, and cozy.

I recently visited in search of a cozy spot to get some work done. Starting with the chai latte: it was decent but leaned heavily on the milk side, with the chai flavors taking a backseat. If you're someone who loves a bold, aromatic chai, this might not hit the mark. However, it wasn't entirely disappointing--it was warm and comforting, just not the authentic chai experience I was hoping for.What this place lacks in chai flavor, it makes up for in ambience. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, with plenty of natural light, comfortable seating, and a quiet buzz of productivity from fellow patrons. The background music was soft enough to help you focus, and there were ample outlets for laptops, making it an ideal spot for studying or working.Overall, while the chai latte wasn't the star, this coffee shop shines as a cozy haven for getting things done. I'd happily return with my laptop and perhaps try something else on their menu next time.

I visited Ascend Coffee for the first time near Castleton Mall and tried their Brown Sugar Cinnamon iced latte. As someone who isn't usually a fan of cinnamon, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-balanced and flavorful it was. The service was quick and friendly, and I loved the cozy interior with lots of plants. The monstera plant they have is stunning! It's a great spot to grab a coffee before heading out for a shopping trip at the mall.

Love this shop! I can go here everyday and chill for hours. I love the coffee, the pastries are amazing, and the workers are super friendly and helpful! Highly recommend

Spacious coffee shop with modern decor and a good amount of seating. The workers were so kind and the drink was delicious! Easy parking lot right out front!

Ascend is a sweet little local coffee shop and work space that makes its own coffee syrups, pastries and chai. They are located in a strip mall on the north side of Castleton Mall. The space is upscale and comfortable with a mix of tables and other comfy seating. There is an interesting plant wall on one side of the dining room. When I stopped by yesterday, there were a couple of people working and several groups socializing. The clerks are super friendly and will explain the pastry options which are in a case. When I was there, they offered scones, various croissants, breakfast bars and I think I saw a few cookies - all fresh made. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant. The croissants are made fresh daily and melt in your mouth. It was one of the best croissants I've had in Indy. The cheese was hot and melted. On Saturdays, they have live music. They also will cater their pastries. I recommend and will return.

Ascend does community and coffee right! The atmosphere is so beautiful and the seating is comfortable. It seems they have tons of regulars and the staff were super knowledgeable and friendly! They chatted with me for quite a while and I felt like a friend when I left! Plus the coffee was incredible and I love when they use eclectic mugs!

Ascend Coffee only has one size coffee and it is on the more expensive side . Shop is extremely clean , staff is amazing and the play relaxing music that fits most people's personalities .I got the chai (which is made in house) the chai is a very good mix of flavors , not sweet and not spicy. They do also have a few gluten free pastries for those that have celiacs .It may be on the more expensive side but it does have good quality , when I the area I will definitely stop back in .

The space at Ascend is lovely. There is plenty of space to meet with friends and work. I was excited to try their mint and lavender syrup. I read that they have some syrups that are made in house and this is one of them. I could definitely taste the lavender, which was great. I didn't really taste the mint.I didn't get any pastries but they looked really good. They also have half off pastries from the previous day, which was nice.If I come back, it will definitely be for the working space.