26 Best Cafes near Merrillville

“We had the best time visiting the cafe! The staff could not be any kinder. There are so many cute shirts and other merch items available for purchase. The kitties are all so precious, and you can tell that they are very well loved and taken care of as they wait for their furever homes. Applications for the cats are very thorough, and they make sure that the adoptive parents are the purrfect matches. If you love cats, this is a wonderful place to support, whether you’re looking for your new best friend, or just want a tasty drink or snack while you relax with the cutest cats the Region has to offer!“

“Very nice little family restaurant.“

“It was my husband's choice, for his birthday lunch today and it was awesome! We'll definitely be going back! 👍“

“Would love to recognize the outstanding customer service I received tonight. Amanda at customer service helped me every step of the way returning my damaged deep freezer. She had a little 5 year pendant on her name tag if that helps identify her! She took extra steps outside of her job description to ensure I left the club satisfied and happy with my return and repurchase! Thank you so much Amanda!“

“Consistent as always. We stopped here on our way home after attending a wedding in North Chicago. Wanted to beat the terrible traffic through the city, so left real early, no breakfast. The establishment was very welcoming, friendly, prompt and clean.“

“Very nice people, great food, reasonable prices, and the specials are unique. Definitely my favorite lunch spot!“

“Great place. Great healthy drinks. Great people too.“

“This place has awesome food and I love going to events there“

“Don't have all items on menu. Wondering how they stay in business.“

“We were a group of 9; 6 adults & 3 children looking for a more sit-down place to eat when the owner talked us into staying telling us we would not be disappointed, and we were not. Their menu had a huge variety of food to choose from, and all of us thought the food was great! I had French toast, hash browns & sausage. My husband had an awesome shrimp omlette that had more shrimp on it than anywhere else we have ever eaten that put shrimp in its breakfast. And even thought it was all packagesd as take out, there were three tables available to sit and eat. It worked for us! Great job S&G! It's a well-earned 5 star review!“

“I rate on a planetwide scale, and don't give out 5 stars lightly. Maybe it's really a 4.5, but for northern Indiana it's about 7 stars. This place is just delightful. Yummy and creative sandwiches, salads, and breakfast things with amusing descriptions. I had the grilled cheese with saurkraut and bourbon-carmelized onions. Small but good selection of pastries. About 20 varieties of loose leaf teas. They do their own chai and miraculously it's not oversweetened. Could use more cardamom, but that's a personal preference. Friendly, cheerful, funny staff. I was there around dinnertime on a cold February Wednesday and of the dozen tables only three were occupied. Plus a couch on which a couple of geeky teenagers were talking and flirting quietly. Several power outlets. Decor that day was a mixture of Valentine's cards (maybe seasonal), plus various bits of local art, and some geek culture figures (The Ticket, Rorschach from The Watchmen). Backs of chairs have random bits of macrame weaved through them. There's a delicate and happy-making mural of birds and a tree in the bathroom. Free wi-fi with password.

[Update: 21Jun26 - Dropped by without realizing I'd been there before. They don't seem to do their own chai anyway, but otherwise it's still wonderful. A couple of outdoor tables on the sidewalk, which is now important to me in permanent pandemic world.]“

“Cafe Fresco is the best coffee shop in Crown Point. Employees are great and always smiling while making your delicious beverage. The owner, Breanne is one of the most genuine and amazing people I know and you should try out Cafe Fresco.“

“The staff is nice and friendly. The food is VERY good!!! I was a student at IUN many years ago and the food in the cafe did not taste as good as it does now. Maybe they have a different management/owner. It is pricey but food costs have gone up and they are paying to rent the facility and pay their employees so it is to be expected. It is a very convenient asset on the campus. I will definitely frequent this establishment.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options for specific menu items.

Dietary restrictions: The food is made to order so if you do not want something on your food, they can eliminate it.“

“Omg they are very good.Once you start going you won't stop“

“The workers here are so kind. He also helped me put together a super cool flavor blend for my boyfriend and when I asked for suggestions he told me which ones were his favorites so that I could give him all a try. The Thai coconut was absolutely amazing btw!“

“We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and Jordan and Nicole were so welcoming. They helped make suggestions on coffee and tea. The drinks were very well made and Jordan asked if we would like the banana bread we bought warmed up. Such nice personal touches in the coffee shop. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended if you are ever in the area.“

“Amazing food at a great price! The staff is great and you feel like family when walking in. The owner Miguel puts his heart into running the restaurant. Check out Corner Cafe and support this local Griffith restaurant!“

“Huge portions, great food, top notch service.“

“Bought cupcakes for birthday party on short notice. They made 3 dozen for me in two days. Ordered red velvet, carrot cake, and yellow cake with salted carmel ocing. They eere awesome, the hit of the party! Recomend them highky for any of your needs. Thank you for delicious cupcakes, great service, and meeting my short schedule.“

“Great place for food, service and ambience. Our server Jen is awesome and provided great suggestions. The Halibut and Fish and chips rock. Fantastic music playing while enjoying great food and service. We had the bread pudding for dessert! Very yummy and not overly sweet.“

“Great atmosphere and menu!! The owner was super kind and helpful, and offered us a drink to sample along with our smoothie bowl! Will definitely be back ❤️“

“Every time I go, the staff are friendly and cheerful. They’re happy to help with recommendations, which I love because I’m indecisive. I also enjoy the menu. Bragels are to die for. They have amazing tea options which is hard to find. A little something for everyone can be found here. I also feel great recommending this establishment because I often see their posts on Facebook doing things with the community. They also have great coupons posted there.“

“Everything is great at Marilyn's Bakery. I have been enjoying lunches there lately; homecooked beef Panini sandwiches, chicken salad on a croissant, plus homemade soups & deserts. A lot of food reasonably priced. Also, their homemade pies and pastries are exceptional. Support your local businesses in St. John.“

“you hungry for real great food, that's cool, me too, you should go here!!! you're welcome. staff is really nice as well.“

“Brandi is amazing! She is always super friendly.“

“Nicely remodeled on the inside, very clean and food is always great just a bit expensive but overall a good experience“