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Drinks

Seasonal Menu

A rotating cast of drinks honoring our current season. Here today, gone whenever the season turns.

Cinnamon Cereal Milk
White chocolate & brown sugar cinnamon. Tastes like the bottom of the cereal bowl, in the best way.
$6.50+
Cinnamon Cereal Milk Matcha
White chocolate & brown sugar cinnamon. Tastes like the bottom of the cereal bowl, in the best way.
$6.50+
Femininomenon
Our funfetti inspired latte special celebrating Pride month this June.
$6.00+
Lavender Latte
Floral & just-right sweet.
$6.00+
Lavender Matcha
Floral & just-right sweet.
$5.50+
Lemongrass Mint Latte
Bright, herbal, & a little unexpected.
$6.00+
Lemongrass Mint Matcha
Bright, herbal, & a little unexpected.
$5.50+
Lemongrass Mint Matcha Soda
Indianapolis Cultural Trail x Tinker Coffee 2026 Giveback Drink! Bright, herbal, refreshing.
$5.00+
White Mocha
Velvety vanilla sweetness.
$6.00+

The Lemonade Lineup

Our lemonade is made state fair style, giving it an iconic sweet, tart, and refreshing flavor profile. Have it on it's own or have a little fun with it.

Arnie Palmer
Half iced black tea, half lemonade. The original.
$6.00+
Blueberry Lemonade
Blueberry & lemon. The iconic flavor combo, done right.
$5.50+
Espresso Lemonade
Smooth ARC espresso over our lemonade. The unofficial-official drink of the warm weather season.
$6.00+
Lavender Lemonade
Floral, light, refreshing.
$5.50+
Lemonade
Sweet, tart, the way it should be.
$5.00+
Matcha Lemonade
Rishi matcha shaken with our lemonade. A true treat.
$6.00+
Nitro Lemonade
An even split of Nitro Cold Brew & state-fair-style lemonade. Bright & smooth.
$6.00+

Lattes

Our year-round latte collection. Every latte starts with a double shot of espresso & the milk of your choice served hot or iced. All of our syrups are made in-house, in small batches, so the flavor lands exactly where we want it.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Classic combo of brown sugar and cinnamon - one of our best sellers.
$5.50+
Caramel
Local maple, miso, & a touch of brown sugar - our take on a vegan salted caramel.
$6.00+
Five Spice
Our signature: Thai chili & black peppercorn meet anise, clove, & cinnamon. (It sounds spicy - it's not that spicy, but it is spiced.)
$5.50+
Honey Vanilla
Local honey & vanilla, topped with fresh orange. Our fresh take on a classic.
$5.50+
Latte
Espresso & steamed milk. The classic.
$5.00+
Miel
Slightly sweetened with local honey and topped with cinnamon.
$5.50+
Mocha
Velvety, chocolatey goodness.
$6.00+
Sugar Free Vanilla
An IU special for those who like a sweet treat without the sugar.
$6.00+
Vanilla
Clean, classic, simply good.
$5.50+

Drip

At Tinker Coffee, we offer a rotation of our entire lineup so that you can get a taste of everything we have. Everyday we offer an Approachable option - something more on the traditional side with notes of chocolate and nuttiness - and an Adventurous option, normally a lighter roast with bright fruit or tea like notes.

Adventurous
Usually a lighter roast, with brighter, fruit-forward or tea-like notes. A little more curious.
$4.00+
Approachable
More traditional, with the chocolatey, nutty notes you know & love. Easygoing & familiar.
$3.50+

On Tap

Our Cold Brew is made with our Zing blend, which is cold-steeped for 24 hours, then immediately kegged so it stays fresh & smooth.

Nitro Cold Brew
Cold Brew made with Zing, infused with nitrogen for a creamier, silkier pour.
$5.00+

Espresso Drinks

A fine group of classic espresso-based coffee drinks.

ARC Espresso
A double shot, straight up.
$3.25
Americano
Espresso & water. 8oz hot & 12oz iced are made with a double shot; 16oz hot & iced step up to a quad.
$3.25+
Cappuccino
Espresso, steamed milk, & airy foam. Served traditionally in an 8oz size.
$4.00
Cortado
Equal parts espresso & steamed milk. Small but mighty.
$3.75
Espresso Soda
Espresso & sparkling water. 12oz with a double shot; 16oz with a quad
$4.00+

Non-Coffee Drinks

We're proud to partner with our friends at Rishi for our tea program. A nice variety of hot or iced options, with milk of your choice on certain drinks.

Blueberry Matcha
An unexpected & lovely combination of flavors that reminds us of our favorite fruity cereal's milk after eating a big bowl.
$6.00+
Chai
Rishi's Masala Chai: wild-grown black tea slow-brewed with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, & black pepper. (Tea-based - no espresso, unless you want to make it dirty).
$5.00+
Hot Chocolate
Velvety chocolate & steamed milk. Cozy in a cup.
$2.50+
Iced Black Tea
Crisp & classic.
$4.00+
London Fog
Rishi Earl Grey & vanilla. Mellow, fragrant, classic.
$5.00+
Matcha
Rishi’s ceremonial grade. Bright, fresh, unsweetened.
$5.00+
Matcha Soda
Matcha & sparkling water. Crisp & clean.
$5.00+
Steeped Teas
A rotating selection of teas from Rishi.
$3.50
Tinker Tea, MD
Our take on the cult-classic Medicine Ball: Rishi turmeric ginger & yuzu peach teas, honey, cayenne, & our house lemonade. Doctor's orders.
$5.00+

Food

Pastries

A collection of our favorite treats from local vendors, and a few treats made by us as well.

Blueberry Muffin
Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
$5.00
Coffee Cake Muffin
Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
$5.00
Cherry Almond Bar
Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
$4.00
Chocolate Frosted Brownie
Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
$5.00
Oatmeal Cherry Cookie
Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
$4.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Made by our friends at Circle City Sweets.
$4.00
Salamat! Space Yam Cookie (GF)
Made by our friends at Salamat! Cookies.
$5.00
Seasonal Salamat! Cookie
Made by our friends at Salamat! Cookies.
$5.00
Salamat! Ube Blondie (GF)
Made by our friends at Salamat! Cookies.
$6.00
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Tinker Tart
Made by our friends at The Sourdough Shack.
$5.00
Seasonal Tinker Tart
Made by our friends at The Sourdough Shack.
$5.00

Grab & Go

Quick, easy, and nourishing treats made by us for you.

Energy Bites (GF/V)
Three energy bites made with gluten-free oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vegan chocolate, and almonds.
$3.00
Apricot Ham Sandwich
Fresh sliced ham & Swiss cheese enhanced by apricot jam and ground mustard on a brioche bun.
$8.00
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Overnight Oats (GF/V)
Overnight oats made with Oatly and our brown sugar cinnamon syrup, served with fresh fruit. Filling & fulfilling.
$7.00
Southwest Quinoa Salad (GF/V)
Quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, red cabbage, & taco spiced pepitas, with an herb lime vinaigrette.
$8.00
Spring Salad
Local field greens, spiced chick pea, peppadew, & feta, with a za’atar vinaigrette.
$8.00
Smoked Gouda & Turkey Sandwich
Fresh sliced turkey & smoked gouda cheese enhanced by tomato jam aioli and onion compote on a brioche bun.
$8.00
Yogurt Parfait (GF)
Greek yogurt with fresh seasonal fruit & topped with our vegan & gluten free granola.
$7.00

Travelers

Our travelers are great for gatherings large & small! Each traveler serves about 10 people and includes cream & sugar, as well as cups & lids. Any questions? Looking to place a larger order? Email us at cafes@tinkercoffee.com.

96oz Traveler - Conduit
96oz of our classic Conduit blend. Each traveler serves about 10 people.
$24.00
96oz Traveler - Decaf
96oz of decaf coffee. Same care, none of the caffeine. Each traveler serves about 10 people.
$30.00
96oz Traveler - Hot Tea
96oz of hot water, served with 5 black and 5 green tea options from Rishi.
$30.00
96oz Traveler - Hot Water
96oz of just hot water. Each traveler serves about 10 people.
$5.00

Cold Brew

64oz of our Zing-blend Cold Brew. Serves about 8.

64oz Cold Brew w/ Cups
64oz of our Zing-blend Cold Brew. Serves about 8.
$20.00