Local Artisan Partners

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Tinker Coffee Co.

Indianapolis Craft Coffee Roasters

Groovy Café proudly serves coffee roasted by Tinker Coffee Co., one of Indianapolis’s most respected specialty coffee roasters. Known for carefully sourcing beans from premier growing regions around the world, Tinker roasts in small batches to highlight the unique flavor profile of each coffee. Their iconic red coffee bags represent the craftsmanship and care that goes into every roast.

Tinker’s modern cafés and roasting facility showcase a deep passion for coffee culture and quality brewing. By partnering with Tinker, Groovy Café is able to offer guests expertly roasted coffee that reflects the spirit of Indianapolis and the art of specialty coffee.

Tinker Coffee Co. logo with a stylized letter T and a glowing red star above it.
Interior of a modern coffee shop with a counter labeled Tinker Coffee Co., seating area near large windows, and a minimalist decor with hanging lights and shelves of cups and supplies.
Three red and white coffee packages labeled Tinker Coffee Co. are placed around a yellow packaging or sealing machine, with one package partially in the machine and two on the table nearby, background shows a warehouse or storage area.
A bag of Tinker Coffee Co. Zing coffee, labeled as sweet and balanced, roasted in Indianapolis, with a red, white, black, and teal design.
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Nelson’s Tea

Indianapolis Tea Shop & Supplier

At The Groovy Café, we’re proud to partner with Nelson’s Tea, an Indianapolis-based artisan tea company known for its creative loose-leaf blends and dedication to natural ingredients. Founded in 2012, Nelson’s Tea focuses on small-batch, handcrafted teas made from carefully selected herbs, spices, fruits, and premium tea leaves sourced from around the world. Each blend is thoughtfully developed to deliver bold flavor, vibrant aroma, and a truly memorable cup of tea. From colorful fruit-forward blends to comforting herbal infusions, Nelson’s Tea brings a fresh and modern approach to tea while staying rooted in the simple idea that great tea should be natural, flavorful, and enjoyable for everyone.

Behind the scenes, Nelson’s Tea supplies cafés and specialty shops with loose-leaf teas, custom blends, and brewing products designed to elevate the tea experience. Their Indianapolis operation carefully blends and packages teas that are enjoyed by customers across the country, but the craft process remains deeply local and personal. At Groovy Café, this partnership allows us to serve a thoughtfully curated selection of premium teas that complement our coffee program and café menu. Whether guests are enjoying a relaxing herbal blend, a bright fruit tea, or a classic favorite, Nelson’s Tea helps us offer a beverage experience that is flavorful, locally connected, and made with care.

Nelson's Tea logo with stylized black text on a dark background.
Packages of Nelson's Tea, herbal tea blends called Renovating Root Beer, arranged on a white surface with a green background. The packages feature floral and root ingredients on their labels.
Woman with closed eyes holding a glass of iced tea near her face, wearing a yellow floral shirt, with the Nelson's Tea logo in the corner.
Four different sizes of black tea blend packages in resealable pouches, with a black liquid in a separate larger pouch at the back.
DeBrand Fine Chocolates storefront with beige stone facade, cream walls, and classic architectural details.

DeBrand Chocolates

Ft. Wayne Artisan Chocolatiers

A true highlight of The Groovy Café experience is our selection of handcrafted chocolates from DeBrand Fine Chocolates, one of the Midwest’s most celebrated artisan chocolatiers. Founded in 1987 by Cathy Brand-Beere in Fort Wayne, Indiana, DeBrand began as a passion project rooted in family tradition and a love for confectionery craftsmanship. Over the years, the company has grown into a nationally respected chocolatier known for using premium ingredients sourced locally and internationally, along with time-honored techniques that create rich caramels, decadent ganaches, and beautifully balanced truffles.

Today, DeBrand’s elegant chocolate boutiques and production facility continue that tradition of excellence, where small-batch confections are crafted and presented with the same attention to detail seen in their signature gold chocolate boxes and beautifully designed retail spaces. From luxurious truffle collections to artisan chocolate assortments, each piece is carefully made and packaged to deliver a memorable experience. Through our partnership with DeBrand, Groovy Café is able to bring guests a taste of Indiana’s finest chocolates — the perfect complement to our coffee, desserts, and café treats.

Logo for DeBrand Fine Chocolates in Indianapolis, featuring stylized text with a maroon color scheme.
A well-lit, elegant building at night with the sign 'DeBrand Chocolatier' above the entrance.
A black box of assorted chocolates with a "Happy Easter" note in front.
A DeBrand Fine Chocolates box surrounded by assorted chocolates.
Logo for Tinker Coffee Co. featuring a 3D letter T with a red star on top and a background with black, pink, and white sections.
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Nelson's Tea logo in dark green text on a black background.
DeBrand Fine Chocolates Indianapolis logo in dark red lettering.

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