21 Best Cafes near Portage

“Absolutely love the New Owner of this Store! Alex is a great guy! The way he customizes my drinks just for what I’m needing never ceases to amaze me! Love the Poke-Personality of this Nutrition Shop. He makes my day better just by being in the shop when I go in. He does small events with the community! Overall good guy and place to sit and chat. Or just have a drink and relax!“

“Panera is so wonderful the place is always spotless and smells so fresh ?Everyone is just so nice especially the cashiers. My favorite menu item is the tuna sandwich ?it is the best sandwich I’ve ever had❗️it’s always made perfectly ?We need more dedicated hard working employees like the Panera team. #GoPanera #“

“Hi I just want to say thank you for your outdoor mats and dog bowl water and treats! I've been an occasional customer and have never been disappointed with your drinks or service! But I specifically want to mention, I have become accustomed to lots of water bowls downtown especially during the recent heat wave but I realized on an early walk that none are there in the morning before the restaurants open for lunch! I knew I could count on you guys for my pup!“

“Delicious for the vegans AND the non vegans!! Our group had Impossible Burgers, regular burgers, a hot dog and a Cuban. We had tots and fries and desserts. Everything was delicious.“

“What a welcoming place. Best breakfast spot in valpo. Love the staff, hats off to Suzie!“

“Uptown cafe never seems to disappoint! From there drinks to their food everything is fresh and delicious! 😋 The atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming.“

“Awesome place for breakfast!! Reasonable prices, delicious food!!“

“Delicious comfort food and friendly service, we will be back!“

“I stopped into Red Cup cafe this morning and got the #3 egg sandwich on sourdough with goat cheese and bacon. Let me tell you it hit the spot! I had a great conversation with the owner, a lovely cup of coffee, and a delicious sandwich. It’s a gem hidden in plain sight! I will definitely be returning!“

“Delicious and healthy food in a friendly environment, a must! My favorite is the Matcha Mantra smoothie.“

“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!“

“An intimate setting for size. I will say their menu is extensive. You could bring a diverse group here and most would find something they wanted to eat. The pizza I had was ok, I have a feeling it would have been better on a larger sized crust. The fettuccine was good enough I suppose but the Alfredo sauce was sweet which wasn't quite my thing. If I could have done it over again I would have ordered something different. The staff was wonderful which I feel like was really the best part of the experience. If you are looking for a location to eat and don't want to get tied into a set menu this place could help you out in a pinch.

Parking: Plenty of parking for the space.“

“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.“

“Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. I was visiting the area and chose the restaurant randomly. Very impressed!“

“My friend and I were eager to try a new coffee spot and we found Moon Mug. We both are indecisive on coffee flavors. We like a surprise! And Devin was wonderful to fulfill our quirky coffee request. He did an amazing job! The coffee was yummy and so were the egg and cheese sandwiches! My friend and I sat and caught up, then talked business. Then Devin joined our conversation and we learned the back story of Moon Mug. Kinks are being worked out with a new business, give him time and order to go or even better come in!!! 8:00 - 4:00“

“Amazing tasting Rocket Fuel iced! 😋“

“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.“

“First visit & they indicated the menu was new. Has several vegan option. Offers fresh squeezed OJ from machine. Had the Carrot Zinger juice, including carrot, ginger lime & apple. Was really good & heavy with ginger, which I love. Ordered the Forest Hash with mushrooms, leaks potatoes & peas. Replaced the eggs with curried tofu scramble.for $1.50 upcharge. I was a little apprehensive about the curry part of the scramble but ended up really liking it. Was a creamy comforting flavor. There were some reviews indicating portions were not enough, but it seems they have improved this because we were satisfied. Specials included Vegan Blueberry BBQ jackfruit sandwich and vegetable soup. I included a few pics of the menu, but a few Vegan items to note are oatmeal, scrambles, vegan chili, falafel sandwich, portabella salad (- cheese & dressing..have to ask for vegan dressing options).“

“A Valpo landmark and well worth a visit if you are in the area! The food is delicious, great craft beer selection and always friendly service. They also have outdoor seating, bar, bags pit, shuffle board. Inside they have a 'holiday' tree hanging from the ceiling, decorated with different themes ?.“

“The food is amazing but takes a while for you to call me to say my food is done. My food was just laying on the counter when I walked in to see how my food was doing because it was taking 1 hour.“