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January 2024 by Ben S
My family had a great time visiting Dream Palace. We enjoyed an espresso and a cortado. Both coffees were excellently balanced and paired well with their chocolate croissant. Also a local roastery named Shuv Coffee had a pop up Aeropress bar. Their coffee was unique and full of vibrant flavors.
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January 2024 by Gemma Kuijpers
Very nice coffee place with good coffee and pleasant atmosphere. Books are a plus as well.
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January 2024 by John Hinton
This place has an awesome vibe. It's a great space for creatives. And the Fig Latte I had was A-maz-ing! The shop is a hub for the arts as it is hosting all types of events. The owner and staff are outstanding! Highly recommend people visit this business for books/coffee/and to support the arts!
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January 2024 by Sara B.
First, this place is so cute. Love the set up- tables, seating, bar top, etc. Second, the drink menu is pretty decent for the shop. I met up with the party after they'd arrived and ordered. So the barista never asked me if I wanted a drink (whoops- which I did...) but my friends loved their hot chocolates. Maybe I'll get to try something next time! Lots of great books to choose from. Love the location. I hope they get lots of business!
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January 2024 by Isaac Barrow
Great coffee, environment, staff, and book selection!
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January 2024 by Jacob C.
Lovely bookstore and coffee shop! Excellent selection of new and used books, especially love the extensive collection of LGBTQ+ literature. The coffee service is great; the fig latte is delicious! Need more spots like this in Indiana!
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January 2024 by Emmy M.
I usually save five stars for the best of a category... so I'm making a new category for dream palace because it really is unique as a book/coffee shop (which is everyone's dream, right??) anyways, popped in here before first Friday and had a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate wasn't anything special (taste wise- it did have a cute design) but the employees were friendly and the books were fun. Maybe a fun date spot with liftoff ice cream for dessert? I lived in the neighborhood while this corner spot was closed... the entire two years... so I'm thrilled for something to be there and hope they succeed!
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January 2024 by Jacob Cantrell
Lovely bookstore and coffee shop! Excellent selection of new and used books, especially love the extensive collection of LGBTQ+ literature. The coffee service is great; the fig latte is delicious! Need more spots like this in Indiana!
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January 2024 by Ashlee Nemeth
Very nice spot. Nice selection of teas and coffee
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January 2024 by Stephanie Maas
Coffee tastes like acid and staff are rude every single time I come in here so I’m giving up. There are plenty of other, better, coffee options in the city.
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January 2024 by Kennedy Chapman
absolutely wild selection of books! small but very quality over quantity. introduced new things to me :)
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January 2024 by Dave Dozier
Solid addition to the Indy coffee scene!
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January 2024 by Mary Ann Moran
We love stopping in for a drink and book. This was a great find for us!
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December 2023 by Payal P.
The cutest new coffee shop! Great studious vibe with the library right next door! Dream Palace Books + Coffee has opened in the building that used to be the home of Thirsty Scholar a coffee shop known to many in downtown. From my experience with the high quality coffee here, unique drink options such as a Fig latte, and relaxing ambiance I can only imagine this place is going to be a hit! There are also great food options, such as sandwiches, croissants, breads, and breakfast burritos all for a reasonable price! Furthermore the staff was awesome and helpful when deciding between sweet and not sweet drinks! I definitely encourage those visiting to try the Fig latte while they still have it!! Will definitely be back to study here soon!
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December 2023 by Richard P.
Have you ever wanted to see a business succeed so much that you could feel it in your bones? That's how I tend to feel about bookstores in general, though I felt that way almost immediately after entering Dream Palace and Books, a new bookstore located at 16th and Penn on the ground floor of the Penn Arts building. I have a special connection to Penn Arts as my father was involved in its original renovation. A longtime construction dude, my father was involved in a variety of key projects in downtown Indy including the original Walker Theatre renovation, IRT's renovation, the Turnverein apartments at 9th and Meridian and a host of others. Oh yeah, and Penn Arts. Dream Palace is both used bookstore and coffeeshop. I worried a bit as it opened considering its about a block away from Leah Johnson's Loudmouth Books, though the two bookstores have different visions and there's easily room for both. Dream Palace has a light industrial feel with a warmth in the interior and in its employees. It's level to the ground and roomy enough to be considered accessible with the obvious disclaimer being that this is an older building. Dream Palace serves up Llama Delicatessen salads, as Brittany S. noted, along with Tinker Coffee products, Leviathan Bakehouse items, and Color Theory Tea Co. items. This is a mixed neighborhood near Herron High School and close to both residential and business. I've always been intimidated by parking here and I do consider it the biggest detractor (especially as a wheelchair user). However, I'll also say it was easier than I expected. I think it would be more challenging during busier times. Every time I drive by here (which is a lot because it's on my way to post-surgery doctor's appointments), there are people inside and I remain optimistic for this delightful little indie gem. Dream Palace is still a work in progress, though they're off to a wonderful start with friendly employees, great products, a winning atmosphere, and books galore. If you haven't given it a visit yet, I definitely recommend a visit to one of Indy's latest independent bookstores and a delightful coffeeshop.
