Get one of the world's best cups of coffee at Helm
Driving the brews: Justin Bull, roaster at Helm Coffee, recently placed 6th at the World Brewers Cup — an international coffee brewing competition held in Jakarta.
Bull won the U.S. competition earlier this year.
The intrigue: You may not have visited Helm — the unassuming shop tucked away in Garfield Park — but there's a good chance you've seen (and sipped) their coffee around town.
The colorful bags are hard to miss on shelves at local coffee shops and bakeries, including Amelia's, Provider and Bovaconti.
The vibe: Inside the gray cinderblock building, you'll find lots of light, plants and comfy places to sit.
Brew of the week: Normally, we don't just recommend a cup of coffee here but if there's a place to get "just" a cup of coffee, this is it. Get whatever pour over your barista recommends and enjoy a transcendent experience.
If you go: 2324 Shelby St.
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Get one of the world's best cups of coffee at Helm
One of the world's best coffee makers is roasting beans and pouring cups on the south side of Indianapolis. Driving the brews: Justin Bull, roaster at Helm Coffee, recently placed 6th at the World Brewers Cup — an international coffee brewing competition held in Jakarta. Bull won the U.S. competition earlier this year. The intrigue: You may not have visited Helm — the unassuming shop tucked away in Garfield Park — but there's a good chance you've seen (and sipped) their coffee around town. The colorful bags are hard to miss on shelves at local coffee shops and bakeries, including Amelia's, Provider and Bovaconti. The vibe: Inside the gray cinderblock building, you'll find lots of light, plants and comfy places to sit. Brew of the week: Normally, we don't just recommend a cup of coffee here but if there's a place to get "just" a cup of coffee, this is it. Get whatever pour over your barista recommends and enjoy a transcendent experience. If you go: 2324 Shelby St.
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