Mike Wolanin | The Republic Pictured is the front counter and window bar at Lucabe Coffee in downtown Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.
The popular Southeast Indiana Coffee Trail has relaunched with an expanded footprint and new locations, tourism officials announced this week. The regional Coffee Trail now includes 21 independently owned and operated coffee shops located in seven counties throughout Southeast Indiana.
Participating coffee shops in Columbus are Gramz Bakery & Café, two Lucabe Coffee Co. locations, and two Sojourn Coffee Co locations.
Regional locations include:
• Dearborn County: Funny Farm Coffee Company, Sweet Beard Bake House, Simply Sweet Bakery & Coffee, ARS Café & Meeting House, Spire Book & Coffee Co.
• Decatur County: The Branch Gathering Place + Coffee House
• Jefferson County: Hos Coffee, The Attic/Coffee Mill Café, The Red Roaster, Analog Coffee & Records, Playhouse Café, Honey Bean Coffee Co.
• Ripley County: Emily’s Brew Coffee Co., The Upper Room Cafe, Amack’s Well Community Coffee House
• Jennings County: Hos Coffee
• Franklin County: Coffee on Main, The Village Smith Coffee Bar & Apothecary
The challenge will run through December 2025, giving plenty of time for participants to complete the trail.
“We are happy to have five coffee shops in Columbus join the trail this year,” said Misty Weisensteiner, executive director of the Columbus Area Visitors Center. “This is a fun way to showcase all of these great businesses in our region, plus people get to sample the many different coffee types and specialty drinks found at each shop.”
How to participate
After picking up a coffee trail rack card at one of the participating visitors centers or coffee shops, coffee lovers can have their card checked off at each location. Upon completion of the trail, participants will receive a Southeast Indiana Coffee Trail T-shirt. The first 100 participants will also receive an insulated travel mug along with coupons and discounts redeemable at coffee spots along the trail.
