Federal Coffee + Fine Foods

Easy to get to from local hotel. Staff is friendly. Planned on breakfast based on google menu search, only to find out their restaurant closed over a year ago and the menu online was no longer available.
Much smaller selection of pastries, sweet and savory, to choose from. Cinnamon roll is delicious. Would be nice to update your online information for out of town visitors.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The location and cleanliness of Federal is wonderful. It’s a lovely place to sit and watch Terre Haute traffic while doing work. I particularly enjoy the white chocolate mousse parfaits. There’s one catch, though. If you’re coming here for coffee, I’d reccomend anywhere else. It just tastes low-quality overall. I’ve given Federal many chances, as it’s close to the ISU campus, but it’s just too expensive for the quality it provides.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Boyfriend picked up a Farmers Only latte and chocolate chip cookie for me. Both were so delicious, excellently made, and not overly sweet! Looking forward to trying many more items soon!

Lovely space with delicious breakfast sandwiches that tasted high quality and my matcha was👌! Service was great and friendly! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alicia the employee is a very kind and giving person. We didn’t have enough money in our account and she gave us a discount. We are very glad and appreciative of her generosity. She deserves a raise!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The worker Alysia is the best staff I encountered! I’m a usual here and this time I didn’t have enough cash on me to buy my drink and she took care of it for me. Live Laugh Love Federal!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was refreshing to get out of the snow and go into such a warm place with the best coffee! Get the cinnamon roll! You won't regret it!

Exquisite!
So warm and welcoming staff! Got a stuffed croissant made by lovely Alicia and wow let me tell you, she knows how to make food. Delicious!
The coffee beans was awesome, did a little sampling of their coffee and the notes were excellent. Had a pleasure to have a conversation with both Emma and Alicia about coffee, our idea towards it, and everything.

The place is super cozy, so lovely.

I think I have found my favorite place in Terre Haute.
Price is super reasonable as well.

Vegetarian options: Great Pastries!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Medium Roast - Drip Coffee

A fantastic coffee spot. I was in town for work and stopped here instead of Starbucks. I am glad I stopped in. The space was comfortable and the staff was super friendly. The cool historical atmosphere felt very cozy and fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Damn they have a good croissant!
Just pick whatever. Everything was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacon Egg and Cheese Danish, Cloud Egg Brunch Box

I only give the food three stars, as it is pricey for the portion (and going up very day, $10 dollars for a ham, egg and cheese on a croissant? I understand this business caters to campus heavily, but local people really like this place and want to be able to eat here too!) and inconsistent in it's quality-- I feel like there are two to three people making the food, and one of them does not season the chicken salad when it is their turn to make it, and they also shred it into an almost pasty texture. The person who makes the chicken salad seasoned with the appropriate amount of thyme, salt etc., and is shredded chunky, please never change your methods!

Additionally there was no physical signage, indication or mention of the lunch menu being seasonal on the premise, nor is the change noted anywhere on their very nicely crafted website.

These things aside, the espresso cannot be beaten, and the cozy location and atmosphere are lovely-- Federal is a wonderful pick-me-up in the morning or afternoon, and the staff is always friendly and accommodating! The music is set to the perfect volume, there are many places to sit, and there is a wonderful, sunny view of the hustle and hustle of downtown.

I would highly recommend Federal for coffee and espresso, not to mention their fun seasonal drink options, I would not recommend if you wanna eat economically; the one exception is the nooks and crannies-- this English muffin masterpiece has come in clutch for me so many times, and I'm really hoping it stays at the 5$ price point for as long as possible!
Thank you for your coffee, and presence in the community Federal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Really cute place! The caramel macchiato was insanely delicious.

Federal Coffee and Fine Foods deserves all the stars, it has become my favorite place to be downtown. The food is always amazing and I love the diversity. Guests are given a unique and always evolving menu and are encouraged to try an array of entrees and treats. No matter what time of day, Federal always has a calm and comfortable atmosphere, I always feel relaxed and at home whenever I step foot inside. And last but certainly not least, Federal’s staff are PHENOMENAL humans who are always warm and welcoming! Federal wouldn’t be Federal without their fantastic crew who go above and beyond in their service and care for each and every guest, intentionally ensuring that every experience is personable and meaningful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the BEST poached eggs I have ever had!Perfectly cooked and delicious!The cooks are the best in the city and also a handsome group of fellas if I say so myself!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Federal Club Sandwich

I compare every coffee shop to this place, and that’s quite a few. Nobody can touch Federal. They’ve made me a coffee addict, and I’m not upset about it ?‍♂️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5