Raven B.
Yelp
I was so excited to check out Bovaconti in Fountain Square during my teaching prep period. I teach at the nearby middle school, so it probably goes without saying that sometimes a Friday pick-me-up is needed when I get a spare moment. In full disclosure, I have been here a while ago, but I got a hot chocolate back then so I knew it was time to get a "big girl drink" to review. One thing about this place is that the parking can be a little frustrating depending on the time of day. Luckily I was able to get a space right out front, but the last time I went it was a bit more frustrating.
Immediately walking in, I love the aesthetic of the shop. It has a very clean and sleek vibe instead of the typical rustic coffee shop vibe that most places in Indy have. I tend to feel less overwhelmed by the clean aesthetic. Their merchandise was soooo cute, and I was tempted to pick up a travel coffee mug. They also have a fridge that serves food from Yamallama Delicatessen which I have had before and really enjoy. If it had been closer to lunchtime, I probably would've picked something up. The food was around $7-$8 so not expensive, but I am not sure how substantial they are.
The first thing I noticed on the menu was their Kombucha on tap. I LOVE when kombucha is served from the tap. It's so much fresher and tastes better in my opinion. However, I really wanted to try coffee, so I plan to get the kombucha next time! I decided to order an iced Spanish Latte. The barista who checked me out was very friendly! The latte with oat milk substituted for whole milk was $6. Not the *best* price I will admit, but I've paid more for a latte before too. I added a tip bringing my total to $7.
Here's the thing. I don't mind paying $7 at a local coffee shop. However, I also want to be AMAZED by my drink when I pay that much. I will admit that I wasn't in love with the latte. I was expecting something just slightly sweeter. I've had Spanish lattes at other places before, and they always remind me of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I was excited about that taste in this latte, but it was more like cinnamon on buttered toast that could use a touch of sugar.
Regardless, I will be returning to try the kombucha. I believe that every place deserves at least two chances, so I am hoping that I love the kombucha more than I love the latte! I also would love to try their iced mochas and a honey lavender latte at some point!