Cafe Indigo Is Now Open in Shaker Square

For the past two decades, the corner of Shaker Square and N. Moreland has been home to a coffee shop. For most of that time, it was the site of Dewey's Coffee, which closed in 2019 after 15 years. Biggby Coffee took over the space soon after but closed in 2022.

As of last month, a cafe has returned to the northern side of the square. Cafe Indigo, which opened in late February, brings coffee, ice cream and light fare to the square as plans for revitalization take shape, but anchor tenants like Edwins and Edwins move out.

The bright, corner cafe is owned by Melissa Garrett-Hirsch, who also runs UnBar Cafe around the corner on Larchmere. The interior features plenty of room to relax with friends over a cup of coffee.

On the coffee side of the operation, baristas pour brewed coffees, espresso drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes, and specialty drinks like mushroom coffee, matcha and chai. Breakfast sandwiches are served until 11 a.m., when lunch items like salads and build-your-own sandwiches -- hot or cold – take over.

A dedicated ice cream station offers hand-dipped ice cream by the scoop, sundaes, banana splits and milkshakes.

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