
4873 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Part of the MOTW Coffee & Pastries chain — see all 25 locationsMOTW Coffee & Pastries is a mission-driven coffee shop chain that evolved from the viral "Muslims of the World" Instagram initiative to build physical community spaces celebrating culture and connection. Founded by Sajjad Shah, the "Muslims of the World" page started during a time of high anti-Muslim sentiment to share humanizing personal stories. The entire food menu is certified halal, featuring savory items like butter chicken or beef empanadas and sweet Arabic pastries like baklava and pistachio birdnests.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. MOTW Coffee & Pastries operates as a fully halal cafe chain where the entire menu of specialty drinks, pastries, and savory food is 100% halal.
Score reflects a halal certificate on file.
I was honestly surprised that I didn’t see more reviews mentioning the bathrooms. This was my first visit in over nine months. I ordered a breakfast empanada, got my workstation set up, and then went to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the women’s bathroom was absolutely disgusting. The odor was overwhelming, and after I left the restroom, I could still smell it when I returned to the coffee shop. It was so unpleasant that I ended up up leaving. I understand that the coffee shop shares a bathroom with the neighboring restaurant, but the condition of the restroom is unacceptable for both customers and employees. The breakfast empanada was also disappointing. It was hard, dry, and lacked flavor. On a positive note, the atmosphere in the coffee shop is very inviting. The lofi music creates a relaxing environment, and I enjoyed sitting in the window booth. However, I also noticed several dead flies along the windowsill and in the booth area, which made me question how frequently the space is cleaned. I really wanted to enjoy my visit because the coffee shop has such a cozy atmosphere, but the lack of cleanliness completely overshadowed the experience. I hope these issues are addressed because the space has a lot of potential.