Parlor Public House

There's a reason this place is "worth the hype". This trendy spot that is known for their coffee and cocktails brand, is decorated like a perfectly aesthetic Instagram feed. The menu is super unique, with many things I want to try. They combined my two favorite things (one being coffee and the other peanut butter), to create the infamous "snow spoor latte", which is like a Reeses in a latte. But above all, what I absolutely adore about this place, is the sanctuary-like upstairs where I can go to escape, lock-in, and get everything knocked off my to-do list. I feel like a kid again up there, looking down at the beatiful bustling restaurant. I always end up going down for round two of a beverage. Have yet to try the cocktails at night! Looking forward to that, I've heard there is jazz, and as friends visit Indy, it's one of the first places I want to show off to them.

I know I am un-hip in that I feel very "get off my lawn" when I go to PPH. Is it a vibe? Absolutely. Was my chai tasty? Sure. But the service and patrons? Meh. Love the wall of plants. Love the kitchy decor. Love the lofty area. Love the 'quiet rooms' (even though one was out of order while we were there?). We found a spot for our group of 5 and were stoked. We got comfy on some couches and chairs and then were basically asked to move because a single younger dude wanted to plug in their laptop to do some work on a Sunday afternoon. Mind you, it was a powerstrip that was mobile - so yeah. His girlfriend was even like - hey they are fine to sit here, but whatever.So yeah. It is past my bedtime. #old

This place is so cute! It's clean and well decorated. All of the plants create a calm ambiance despite its busyness. I was able to knock out some studying/course work and enjoy a tasty latte. I arrived around 2pm & sat at the bar top. I would have preferred to sit upstairs but it was full. I didn't try any of the pastries but ordered the Horchata Latte. It was pretty good even though it didn't taste anything like horchata. Maybe more nutmeg would've helped elevate the taste. The baristas were friendly but there was no superior customer service worth mentioning. They serve cocktails after 5pm and host live music events. If you're into coffee & cocktails, I recommend checking them out.

- TLDR - * buzzy atmosphere* friendly staff* one of a kind drinks* worth the wait* day-to-night spacevisiting Parlor Public House on a snowy day is like being the main character in a holiday Hallmark movie..You're greeted with smiling faces and the sweet smell of fresh coffee. the buzzy atmosphere draws your attention in before you realize you haven't read the menu, and the baristas don't mind as you take your time to read through it. While the wait for your drink is longer than the average Starbucks.. this isn't your average Starbucks, and it is absolutely worth it! You'll see new ingredients (like miso syrup and juniper berries) listed alongisde traditional flavors like peanut butter mochas and apple cider, extra options to spice up your drink, and a decent list of food options. In my 10 years of drinking coffee, I can confidently say I've never experienced a menu like this (and I cannot wait to go back). I had the opportunity to try an edible pinecone, served with their Hearth latte, and it was surprisingly delightful. The essence of pine may be overbearing to some, but if you enjoy strong flavors like mint, I highly recommend giving this a try! It was fresh, a little fruity, and the texture was like a gummy, almost as if the pinecone had been marinating in a sweet, sticky, syrup. Truly a delicious (and incredibly unexpected) sweet treat to go along with a fresh coffee. While I didn't have the chance to enjoy this space as a cocktail bar, I did notice that everyone seemed to be on the same page as I left -- laptops away, heads up, social meter on. It felt like the perfect ending to a snowy day as I watched a small pocket of the community come to life at night.

We visited on the live jazz night, and so glad we did! We had a feeling it was gonna be packed, so we made sure to get there 45 minutes before the band started. Luckily, we snagged two seats near where the band would be playing.We started off by ordering drinks at the bar, which took quite a while (understandable given how busy it was but also I think they were understaffed). But I will say the drinks were worth the wait...so good! We ended up having a server assigned to where we were sitting and she was very kind and attentive. Unfortunately the bar forgot to make one of our drinks, but it wasn't the end of the world. Our server ended up taking it off the bill for the extra wait even though she didn't have to! The atmosphere, the music, and the overall vibe was great per usual. The low lighting just makes it that much better. If you're planning to come for live jazz, I highly recommend arriving early and being patient with the bar. We'll definitely be back!

This spot was nothing short of amazing. While in town, my friend took me here for their Thursday night jazz nights. The ambiance was breathtaking; perfectly lit, beautiful shrubbery, and posh seating. We sat up stairs and had the perfect overview of the place and the band. I ordered a couple of their winter in panama speciality cocktails and they were delicious; perfectly crafted with creme rum, cinnamon, and other tasty ingredients. The service was prompt and uber friendly. This is a great, unique spot to try if in the area.

Coffee by day, cocktails by night - who can ask for more? Parlor always has lovely service and great vibes. I love the rotating seasonal coffee menu and appreciate the spirit recommendations to add if you want something with more of a kick. There's plenty of space for lounging and/or working including a couple of quiet booths (please limit your time to 90 min in the booths as requested by Parlor so they can be shared - there's some "campers" there occasionally). I look forward to continuing to try other offerings in their menu - next up, espresso martini!

This may be the most beautiful coffee shop in Indianapolis - the space is absolutely beautiful and it was decorated for Christmas and I kind of wanted to stay there for hours even after I had finished my drinks. There is quite a bit of space to sit and tables, couches or bar seating. It was very full when I was there around 11:30 on a Friday, but I eventually found a spot. It seemed like a lot of people were working on laptops. I tried two of the holiday drinks - the Snowspoor and Garland. Loved the Garland drink, which I got hot. It was minty and very appropriate for the season plus it was absolutely beautiful. According to their menu, it has butterfly pea powder in it (which gives it that pretty color), popcorn syrup, mint syrup, glitter, dairy and comes garnished with a mint leaf. I would get this regularly if I lived close by! The Snowspoor was ok. I am still trying to find coffee I love and it wasn't overly sweet. Menu description said it had Puppy Chow syrup, mocha powdered sugar, and a black salt garnish. I didn't find that the espresso was overly bitter, which was good for me since usually espresso tastes pretty bad to me. The powdered sugar made it slightly messy, but overall it was a decent coffee drink for a non-coffee drinker. Parking was limited and I ended up in a paid lot behind the establishment. I'll definitely be back here to try some other things!

food: the breakfast was fine but nothing special, definitely a bit more pricey, the drinks look great thoughservice: friendly staffambiance: main reason this gets a higher rating, loved the vibe & great place for a chat with friends

Best place to work from in the city in my opinion. Always a lot of people there getting stuff done which is motivating. Great coffee and snacks. Love it here and visit weekly.