Coffee Shop and Eatery
Welcome to The Honeycomb, the coffee shop and eatery run by students in our School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.
Located on the Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington campus,
our coffee shop is open to the public
Tuesdays - Wednesdays 9:30am - 12pm
Room D128
(use Entrance / Door 7)
Sarah Cote
"From amazing baked goods and fabulous soups to tasty quiche and amazing unique ice creams, every visit to the Honeycomb is a treat. I love knowing that while I’m enjoying great food, students are gaining valuable hands-on experiences that will help them in their career!"
Haley Cook
"The coffee at The Honeycomb is exceptional, and the passion of the student bakers shines through in every bite."
Tina Zmick
"If I want a coffee, I’m going to The Honeycomb! It’s my favorite spot for a hot drink and a sweet or savory treat. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make this place shine."
About The Honeycomb
The Honeycomb is a vibrant coffee shop and eatery driven by the enthusiasm of our culinary students. Everything we serve is student-made.
The coffee shop is open
Tuesdays - Wednesdays 9:30am - 12pm
Feb 2 - Mar 4 and Mar 31 - Apr 29
The Honeycomb lunches will resume in April 2026
Thursdays 10am - 12:30pm
April 2 - 23
Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT: To empower student confidence and success through real - world experience, one happy customer at a time.
We are engaging with the campus community of students, staff, and faculty by providing a good customer service, a great product and a pleasant space to enjoy it.
Ivy Tech Students get 10% off their order! Just show your Student I.D. at the counter.
Honeycomb Specialties
Espresso
Experience the rich and bold flavors of our classic and signature espresso drinks, expertly brewed to perfection. Our espresso machine is NOT automatic, so our baristas are learning how to pull and evaluate shots the old school way.
Carrot Cake
Our gluten free carrot cake is a beloved classic; moist, flavorful, a worthy vessel for cream cheese frosting.
Blueberry Muffins
These humble pastries, studded with berries and topped with streusel, are a labor of love by our Intro to Baking students. This formula is the first class project calculating in Baker's Percentage.
Soup and Bread
We offer soup and bread each day at the eatery. Flavors vary with the seasons, but the breads are always crusty. Soups are made by the students of HOSP 103, an entire lab dedicated to soups, stocks, and sauces.
Why Choose The Honeycomb
The Honeycomb is an educational experience for all of our students, whether they are producing product or providing great customer service.
Every interaction is a testament to our commitment to quality, innovation, and community engagement.
Student-Crafted
We are educating the future Hospitality industry. Our students move directly into the workforce. The Honeycomb provides real world experience for our students.
Support Student Travel and Experiences
Even though students are engaged in culinary labs 10 - 30 hours a week for 8 weeks - not everything can be learned in a classroom.
Our students need to experience food, hospitality, and culture outside of our tri-county area. Experience is key to professional and personal growth.
Student travel and culinary experiences are funded through our Hospitality Foundation.
Follow THIS LINK to our Foundation page - make sure the Bloomington campus is selected AND please write HOSPITALITY in the optional box, otherwise it will go to a general fund and not our culinary/hospitality students.
Thank you!
Community Engagement
We actively engage with the community through events, volunteering, our blog, and educational initiatives, aiming to foster a sense of connection and appreciation for the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
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