This place used to rock. Great coffee and tea, great food, great desserts. But now, it seems like the owners just can't be bothered. People go in to apply for work & they're ignored and sluffed-off, yet there is NO STAFF. Customers wait around forever for someone to show up from in back and take orders. The food is nowhere near as good as it used to be. The desserts look old and shopworn in the case. Something tells me it's time for a change in ownership, a change in management, or flat-out closure. If I were you, I wouldn't waste my time. Though I love independently-owned coffee houses, this one is no longer on my list.

An almost incense like Mediterranean spice scent stuck my nose as I entered. There was potential that my visit to the Abbey Coffeehouse could have been a spiritual experience. The counter, the lights, and a few pews looked salvaged from a cathedral. A second look showed how worn the place was. The imitation tinning was falling from the ceiling in places giving the painted clouds a melancholy tone. The decay also showed behind the bar. The vintage Astoria espresso machine (in operation at the Abbey for 10 years) looked like it could either pull a sweet vintage shot or shake apart in the attempt. On the wall were numerous certificates awarding the Abbey best Coffeehouse awards from various magazines, the most recent I saw being 2005. This was became the biggest symbol of decay to me as I sampled the espresso. The barista pulled the doser lever twice into the bottom of a single shot basket. I couldn't even see anything in there when he proceeded to tamp it with the attachment on the grinder. He pulled the resulting four-ounce shot into a chipped 12 ounce mug. There was but a trace of pallid crema on the surface of this obviously over extracted tincture. I drank a respectable amount and then opted for the house blend. It was strangely spicy with an all too bright and demure finish, the shop?s whole atmosphere (the incense quality as well as the decay) in the cup.

I've been coming here since April 2007 regularly. I love it! It is a coffee house with great food and the best spicy homemade soy chai around. The owner is wonderful at combining flavors. As for the previously referenced "Maureen's Not So Moo Burger" I've tried it and it was WONDERFUL! I don't want my veggie burger to taste like it just came out of a Boca box. I want it to taste homemade and this one does. In staying VEGAN many items are served on focaccia bread or another flat bread that doesn't contain eggs. If you want Starbucks, go there. If you want a pristine environment, this is not your place. If you want an old coffee house feel with great homemade tasting food, then try it out.

The quaint atmosphere and good coffee are excellent reasons to visit this small cafe. Situated across from the Central Library, it is the perfect place to sit down with a cup. Though, somewhat lacking in style, the trip is well worth it.‎

I went to this place for the first time a few weeks ago, and I just went back last weekend. Both times I have excellent food and amazing coffee. I got a vegan thai wrap and an iced coffee, both of which were very good. I had no idea that there were tasty veg-friendly resturaunts in Indiana. Inside, the decor is charming with dark colors and unmatching tables and chairs. The service was a little slow, but it's really the perfect place if you're not in a rush. Free wi-fi and a quite atmosphere makes it great for work or study. I highly recomend it.