The Earth House

Sad to see the Earth House go, especially since I was the ‘Duchess’! :) But seriously, the years of service to the community that EH gave, have left nothing but positive impact on this city. Thanks for all you did, EH.
xo
Indy

I was unprepared for the The Earth House. It’s an experience… especially if the first time you wander in is during a pre-​teen and teenage punk girl exhibition. It was a crazy madhouse of neon makeup, spandex, moms dripping with worry and teenaged girls flying in every direction. I quietly snatched up a lemon poppyseed cake and escaped, but vowed I would return another day to savor the food itself.
I went back the next day.
And… walked into a whole new Earth House. One where you could admire the expanse of the room, the purposefulness of the baristas, and the mostly empty desks and couches scattered around the brightly-​lit cavern. Surreptitiously glancing around, I pointed to one couple who seemed especially to enjoy their food, and told the barrista that «I’d take what they’re having.» Fortunately for me, what they were having was a delicious meat-​substitute on pita bread, laden with greek yogurt, lettuce, tomatoes and other goodies. Perhaps I’ve been in the Midwest too long, but the small plate they put in front of me seemed hardly enough for a meal, perhaps only the «ack» part of snack. But somehow, after I ate that… it felt satisfying. As though my body thanked me for not eating yet again another deep fried chicken or cow or pig…
I think if I could just convince myself to eat healthy, I’d be at the Earth House every day.

I am not a vegan. I am not a health fanatic. This place makes me wish I was both. Jess is super cool, and the whole vibe of this place is just great. I had given up on the taste of the drinks when asked «soy or almond milk» with no other options, but choosing almond, the iced mocha was thick, rich, smooth, a little nutty, delicious, and at least somewhat healthy! A must.
Note, it’s around the back of the church. The big red door.

Really enjoyed the building and the mismatched furniture. The vibe is great for a group gathering or for going solo.
The food brought my review down one star. I appreciate the vegan options, but maybe cut back on the bread for the «ball» sandwich. This is coming from a self acclaimed bread-​a-​holic. The sandwich contained ¼ tomato, ¼ handful of romaine, and 5 rolled balls. Tortilla chips as a side for the sandwich was… interesting…glad I already ordered salsa.
Come for the building, music, coffee, tea, perhaps have munchies somewhere else.

Very cool joint. Looks like it located in an old church. Not familiar with the area so it might be something else or the church could still be functioning. Either way, it is a funky place worth stopping at…
I had a latte and a vegan muffin. Both were well prepared and tasted great. The service could have been better, but it was not lacking. They were not over-​attentive either…
N*Joy…

Super cool hang.
I was in Indy on business and found Earth House via my research for some organic, locally-​sourced restaurants to hit while in town.
What an incredible building they have and such a cool atmosphere if you’re into the art scene. I had no idea what to expect but saw promises of good food on their web site, so I walked in to a huge, very quiet room around 5:30 on a Tuesday. A group of 4 – 5 people sat in the far corner discussing religion and God, one young man was «wired in» and working on his computer, and another young man stood behind a counter and greeted me as I walked in. «Are you guys doing dinner?» I asked. «Of course,» he said, but quickly looked around and realized why I asked. «It’s kinda slow tonight but we’ve got food.»
I partook in a delightful broiled tofu sandwich with chips and salsa. Everything was extremely fresh and well seasoned. This was one of the simplest meals I’ve ever had while on a business trip, but it was also one of the most delicious. The man at the coffee bar also made two fresh servings of iced green tea for me. Yum. Definitely worth the walk from the Embassy Suites!

We’ve all got a little hippie in us that is just dying to skip showers, wear tie dye and hug a tree. (all extremes, yes) My inner hippie comes out in the form of a dread tucked away under the pile of curls atop my head. You say «eww gross» and I? I embrace it with great pride. It’s my own little secret/​now not-​secret.
The Earth House gives my inner hippie all the room it needs to be free and frolic, to experience art of all forms with an open mind, to eat seasonally and surround oneself with creative and friendly characters. The Earth House is a nest for locals to perch with new ideas like food swaps, film screenings and potlucks. Ahh. so many beautiful things under one roof. The best part of The Earth House is that it t-​totally gets the concept of «art for all». There is no stuffiness to be found here.
**menu note — spinach coconut curry — out of this world amazing. Can’t wait to try the salads that I’ve heard so many great things about.

This place is inside of an old church that they have renovated for multiple uses.
The coffee is yummy, if a bit slow servicewise (usually only one barista), but the lovely people serving it more than make up for the time. They’re always friendly and conversational. Very good food of the vegetarian/​vegan variety. I never know what to expect on the menu, but I’ve rarely been disappointed.
The upstairs is a huge, renovated space where I have seen many a great show. I wish there were more shows there, actually. I saw Kate Lamont play there years ago, and her voice, her band, and the space just created a fantastic vibe that I haven’t forgotten.
There are many art and activist events held there too, which makes it one of the central places for the progressive community, which is sorely needed in Indianapolis (both the space and the community).
I haven’t become a supporting member yet, but I plan to do so. You should, too! Support an awesome space and get yo caffeine and eats on at the same time!

I like how homey and laid back this place is. Dim lights, wooden floors, comfy couches, long tables and chairs, and people seem so at ease here, playing guitar and violin, studying, chatting away and it’s nothing like the franhised cafes.
Interesting place with a sense of homey comfort.

WOW! I feel like I just discovered a hidden gem in Indianapolis. Although there are multiple reviews so apparently lots of people have discovered it. I purchased a Groupon for this place because I read they have gluten-​free food. And not only was their gluten free food amazing, but I am even more impressed with the purpose of this place. The fact it is a community center and they will have days where people can «pay what they can» is amazing for the community. Seriously beyond excited this type of place exists in Indy!
I can’t even believe someone rated this place with one star because of their vegetarian selection. I don’t know if something changed in the last few months, but everything here is vegetarian. Some things are vegan and some things are gluten free. And honestly I don’t care if all I could eat here were appetizers because I don’t choose to eat gluten free, I have to. So if I can even find an appetizer, I’m pumped about it. But I can actually eat healthy, absolutely delicious food here.
I haven’t seen a show here yet, but I definitely want to see one and I’m sure it will be great!

Visited the Earth House this week to go to a community local foods potluck! What a great time! People from all walks of life came and brought food. The food and company were great. Got to meet some new people plus catch up with some old friends. The food that was brought in was all very delicious and eclectic. To drink we headed up stairs to the coffee bar where I sipped on some delicious apple juice while my companions drank hazelnut sodas! Everyone was pleased!
After we ate we listened to some very wise words from some locals in the food community, a nutritionist, a local farmer, and non other than our very own ‚“fennel fanatic”, Jon A. Good food and good times were had by all!

I’ve been to the Earth House coffee shop several time for events or to just grab a drink and I’ve always been pleased with the results. It can be a bit slow sometimes, but not really worth complaining about. The space is wonderfully open and even though it’s in a church, it doesn’t really put off that vibe.
I was here the other night to see Ted Leo & the Pharmacists and had a blast! I hadn’t seen a concert in the upstairs room, but I hope to see more. what a great space!
I’ve yet to try the food in the café, but I’ve heard good things. I’ll be back!

So I was looking for a place to hear some good poetry on a Wednesday night, so I saw great comments on Unilocal.It’s in an old church building; I like that style. While I didn’t hear poetry (because I was late), I did hear some great guitarists and a comedian with diverse styles and lyrics. The place and people are very. .. earthy and personable.
I had one of the best lattes I have every had! Try it: white mocha with rice milk. YEP! It was very good. Free wifi!
I will definitely go back.

I really *want* to love this place. I went there about two years ago (when Jenxie was still running it) and had the most amazing veggie BLT and hot cocoa. I’ve been back FIVE times since then and not once have they had anything that I wanted to eat… or they did, but they were out (which seems to happen constantly). Or there was a huge long line, or it was so loud and crowded that it was unpleasant. Maybe I’ve just had bad luck, but every single time I’ve visited in the last two years, I’ve left without ordering anything.
My last visit was about 3 weeks ago and my choices were limited to hummus, salad or soup… sorry guys, as a vegetarian, I’m a little sick of appetizers, soup and salad. But like I said, I really *want* to love the EH… so if someone can tell me I’m wrong, I’ll consider going back.

Earth House is one of the best places is Indy. Not only do they provide so much for the community with their space and activities, but they also have some of the best food and coffee around. The coffee is locally roasted and 100% fair trade, and of course delicious even for the non coffee drinker. The food is creative, extremely accessible (vegan, gluten-​free, dairy-​free, delicious), and very wholesome. They use the best ingredients they can get and always look for local first and then organic next. It is one of the few places that put local, fair and quality ahead of money. It is refreshing that they stick to what they believe in no matter the cost.
Also, the people are great and Jared is an awesome chef. I definitely recommend checking it out.

Whoa, I’ve never written a review? Weird. Best kept secret in Indy? Maybe so. Or, maybe it’s not so much of a secret because it’s showed some serious wherewithal and is sticking around.
The Earth House is something to hold on to tightly and hope it doesn’t go anywhere — especially the coffee sanctuary. For the uninitiated… they’ve taken a historic church and turned it into a community space, art gallery, coffee bar with full food menu, and concert space. It’s pretty remarkable.
To have such a peaceful place so close to home is a gift. There’s no other place in town that will allow you a quiet room to be entirely focused.
The coffee they use is BJava, which is damn fresh and locally roasted. They pull a mean espresso drink, too (mean in the delightful, robust, delicious way).

My review is for their philanthropy. They opened their doors yesterday so that OneBrick and Unilocal could prepare and serve meals to shelter residents from the area. OneBrickers and Unilocalers volunteered their time for one or more shifts… ranging from the dessert preparation on Wednesday night to prepping the dining room and preparing the meal to serving and clean up on Thanksgiving Day.
I was there on Wednesday evening to help prepare desserts and again yesterday morning with my daughter to help prepare the meal and set up the dining room for the Thanksgiving feast. The meal was prepared with all Indiana-​grown products.
The locale is easy to find and I loved the vibe. I’m going to make it a point to return to The Earth House Collective for the café experience.
Thanks to Indiana’s Unilocal Community Manager Jon A. and One Brick Indiananpolis Dana P. for making this happen. And a big thank you to Wishard Hospital for donating the money to purchase the locally-​grown food for the event. I’m sure the shelter residents who were treated to a sit down meal, full on with hosts and hostesses, appreciated the event.

A very cool coffee house and café inside an old church. They have many different types of organic coffee. The staff is a little strange, but they make it eclectic.
The coffee and the atmosphere are great and I would recommend giving it a try. They also sponsor other events at the church but you’ll have to go to their web site or the church to find out about those.
Conservation and recycling are important to them, they try to be as efficient as possible. A hippy atmosphere for sure, lots of laid back fun.
Don’t park in the lot to the south of the building, the owner has nothing to do with the church and tows cars.

Attended a charity event /​music show this past weekend. The upstairs room with stage reminded me of The Murat Efyptian Room on a much smaller scale.
Coffee house was not serving food or drinks during show which I think should change in the future.
Venue was great though. Enjoyed the sound and acoustics at the stage.
Best part is the historical nature of the building!

i want to live here!!! it’s a little bit of everything or at least show up at least once a week for dinner & /​or a movie (a movie every Thursday)
Chef Jen cooked up a Fab Feast for the meeting we went to, (announced on Talk/​Yelp) she has food & art in the basement, & hours Tues-​Sat, just check out the website, there’s so many things going on
Organic, Local, Slow Food, Coffee, Tea
The Earth House Collective is a group of peace activists, conservationists, artists, musicians, Methodists, teachers and many more dedicated to peace, wellness, community and culture on the corner of New York and East streets in downtown Indianapolis
& they have Food!!!