Indianapolis Public Library and T Street Eatz have teamed up to unveil a new full-service cafe at Central Library.
T-Street Eatz, owned and operated by Tasha “Chef T” Claytor and LaMont “Monty” Reeves, Sr., opened a cafe in the Atrium at Central Library 40 E. St. Clair St., on June 9. The cafe, which aims to serve library staff, downtown professionals, students, remote workers and travelers, features a menu of freshly brewed coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches alongside quick options for those on the go, according to a press release.
“Bringing a café to Central Library has been a priority,” Elizabeth Schoettle, Central Library director, said in a statement. “T Street Eatz adds so much to our space, giving visitors the chance to enjoy coffee and warm food while taking advantage of our books, programs, and services. T Street Eatz brings a new energy to our beautiful Atrium space along with the smell of fresh coffee. Who doesn’t love a nice cup of coffee alongside a great read?”
Claytor and Reeves are not just business partners, but long-time friends. After working odd jobs and navigating uncertainty through the pandemic, cooking for loved ones became “a lasting gift and an unexpected source of encouragement,” which sparked T Street Eatz, Claytor said.
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The eatery began as a pop-up in a shared kitchen before growing into a thriving restaurant and catering business downtown.
“We operated inside City Market until its sudden and extended closure forced us to shut down,” Claytor said in a statement. “The effects of the pandemic and the loss of our storefront have continued to impact us physically and financially — both personally and professionally.”
With a new location at Central Library, T Street Eatz remains committed to “serving our community with fresh, quality, flavorful menu items and exceptional service,” Claytor said. The cafe is designed to “have something for everyone,” offering a variety of breakfast and lunch options, including limited plant-bases and gluten-free selections, according to a press release.
T Street Eatz is open at Central 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit indypl.org/locations/central-library.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
