Café Indigo

I’m not sure how to explain this place. I love the seating, the jazz music playing, the pictures on the wall, plants. But half the store is coffee and the other half a traditional ice cream shop. They don’t fit together. Their selection of coffee was limited. Only cold options were adding ice to whatever hot drink you wanted. The syrup in my daughter’s latte was too sweet. I would def hang out in there and do work, but otherwise I wouldn’t visit again.

Came in with family for a late morning coffee. We were greeted by gnats before speaking to staff. The menu screens weren’t working so we read the very limited menu in the smallest possible font they could print. The woman at the register offered reading glasses to help review the menu, although I was wearing prescription lenses. The “authentic” Greek drink was so incredibly bitter, unsweetened, and was impossible to finish. We returned the drink and requested a different item. The barista insinuated we didn’t have the palate for the drink and told us the replacement was significantly more in price and reluctantly made a replacement. I recently traveled to Greece and didn’t have a coffee drink remotely close to the taste of what the barista made. It was insulting to us and the drink needs to be removed from the menu. The mocha tasted like pure hot chocolate for $9. We didn’t finish our drinks and left. And we won’t be returning. The atmosphere is cute but the gnats made it impossible to relax and enjoy the food and drinks. The baristas may benefit from additional training with making the drinks and customer service. There are several reviews speaking to the quality of the drinks specifically the bitterness of the coffee and it has not been properly addressed. Save yourself time and money and go elsewhere.

I've never been to a Cafe Indigo before, but I was gifted a coupon at a festival and discounted ice isn't something you should pass on. When I arrived, I was greeted by someone with such a positively lovely spirit! She was so helpful to me deciding what I wanted and her recommendation was spot on! I've told everyone about this experience and how amazingly cute this cafe is. I can't believe I've passed it so many times not going in. The ice cream was so fresh tasting and they have THE BEST MARASCHINO CHERRIES EVER! I can't wait to go again and try more things on the menu. This place is the vibe all year long; it's cozy-vintage meets art deco modern with the cool artwork, vibrant colors, vintage exterior (I love the doors!) and fireplace. 10/10

Cafe Indigoos a much needed cafe for the old Shaker Square area. The ambiance is comfortable and inspiring with a touch of interesting. The customer service is also great with different desserts and really nice beverages of tea, coffee and other items We also love their tee shirt

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a great find! The coffee was excellent — rich, smooth, and made just right. The pastry was fresh and delicious, the kind you actually want to slow down and savor. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, perfect for relaxing or catching up with a friend. Everything about this place just felt right — great service, great vibe, and great taste. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to! -

My daughter-in-law and I were out and about exploring Shaker Heights and made plans to stop by Cafe Indigo. It did not disappoint! We ordered Macha, a Mocha and split a sandwich and the freshness and flavor was wonderful. We spent way more time than we originally planned, visiting and interacting with locals and staff. We learned a lot more about the area, the schools and the nearby neighborhoods as we're considering a move to the general area. I absolutely loved it here and will definitely return soon. A big thank you to everyone we met here, the delicious food and the great conversations! Your insights were so helpful!

I come here every Saturday for karaoke. It's decorated very nicely and I really like how ice cream is available even in the winter. You must try the vegan chocolate chunk ice cream because it is rich and delicious. Prices are about what you would expect for a cafe. Plenty of seating and an inviting atmosphere. Also, the croissant sandwiches are very good Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed doing my work at Café Indigo! I was pleasantly surprised it closed at 10pm. I could get my tasks done without feeling rushed. I loved that everyone who entered the space left smiling with ice cream. Will definitely be back!

Lovely space. Quiet. Friendly. Tiny font on the menus. Just getting up and running with the ice cream on one side of the store it looks like. Some unique drink options like a super rich hot chocolate type and a Greek style foamed espresso. A very few pastries offered too. No lunch food really. Nice place for studying or conversation. Brownie was huge and very flavorful and cake like.

Great vibe, welcoming service, delicious coffee. Spent a cozy couple hours here with a friend. I'll be back.

We walked in to be greeted warmly by a man working behind the counter. It was very welcoming! However, none of the other employees were very friendly, almost standoffish. Looking at the menu, it seemed very straight and to the point. (No seasonal drinks or anything). And there was a variety of breakfast and lunch options, which all seemed very fresh-sounding! My husband got a chai latte and it was delicious!! I got a vanilla latte and it tasted more like a cappuccino. It wasn't sweet at all and I couldn't taste the vanilla. There were plenty of different seating areas. I loved the cozy area by the fire pit. The whole place was styled really nice. Overall, I'd give this place another try, but I've definitely been to places that are a lot better !

Recommended Favorites: Mushroom Latte ‍ Cherry Scone If you're in the mood for something a bit different in your daily cup of coffee, try Mushroom Latte at Café Indigo (provided by UnBar). It contains organic mushroom roots, spices, and steamed milk. You can select your choice of milk. My choice was almond milk. The coffee tastes a little bitter, deeply earthy, and spiced. It has very pleasant cinnamon aroma. It's an excellent choice for anyone looking to cut down on the jitters or those who just want to try something new. While the Mushroom Latte steals the show, the cafe also offers other selections - simple variations of coffee (freshly brewed coffee, espresso, americano, cappuccino, lattes, mocha), avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, matcha, smoothies, bagels, muffins, and scones (from Honeycomb Cafe), and sweet potato pies. Breakfast is available 7:30-11 AM. At 11 AM, the cafe gets event better - Hershey's ice cream is served. A lot of products sold by this business are local which is great. This morning I tried large freshly brewed coffee, Mushroom Latte, and cherry scone. I really like Mushroom Latte. I really disliked coffee, it tasted very acidic. The scone was good and with big cherry pieces, definitely not super fresh. Don't expect barista experience when visiting, but expect some good food finds. Café Indigo is located in Shaker Square. Parking is available on the square right by the cafe (parking meters). Cafe has several tables that are perfectly spaced. There is also a nook by the electrical fireplace. The service is good and quick.

So glad to see Shaker Square has a decent place to get coffee again. A nice space to hang out. Good coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats. Ice cream, too.

Went back for my second visit, and once again very entitled staff. The woman at the register had an aggressive attitude that made me feel unwelcome and a little on edge. Would recommend anywhere else but here!