11 Best Cafes in West Lafayette

“Nice coffee shop in the Memorial Union. However, I wasn't too impressed with the espresso, I did see the beans in the grinder hopper were oily - this indicates a dark roast. I am personally not a fan of dark roasts as you lose origin characteristics and risk a bitter / smoky taste. Quite better than Starbucks though (Starbucks espressos are just disgusting, period).

I know, dark roast is what most people are accustomed to. Until they try a medium roast and suddenly a whole burst of new flavors hit the palate (fruity, acidic, walnut, chocolaty, etc.). And I also know most people forego the basic espresso and go for lattes, cappuccinos and other drinks. For milk drinks, a dark roast is just fine as it brings a good color contrast.

I still wish more places would go with medium roasts. I tried Joe and the Juice in Palo Alto and their espresso was tasty - sweet, fruity, creamy.“

“Great food, reasonable prices, very clean!“

“My friend and I were at Homestead for lunch today. Our first time. And now our favorite place. Freshest salad bar with all the fixings and more! Dessert was fabulous too. Clean, friendly, and delicious to boot. You can also purchase frozen meals, pies, cookies, sauces, pretzels, etc al. and continue enjoying in privacy of own home. Definitely a place for ladies ( and gents) who like to lunch.“

“From the time we enter and were seated (immediately) to the end of our meal (we were a party of 5), this was a great experience. Having such a warm and welcoming environment like this so close to Purdue's campus is really great! Kenna was our server. If we could give her 10 stars we would have! She did a great job of giving us friendly and timely service and keeping our coffee cups full! She was cheerful, kind and welcoming without being intrusive.. Grateful for Kenna's great service!“

“Her Santiago cake is one of the best cakes I’ve ever had in my life!“

“Phenomenal atmosphere Phenomenal food Phenomenal coffee This is a must try“

“Not the fanciest coffee shop, but my favorite coffee spot on campus no question. I'm a graduate student and Lavazza perfectly fits my coffee needs during the work week. Helps that there for coffee is roughly 50 cents cheaper than other near by coffee shops.“

“Stopped for a coffee, no problems there.

Edit: Fast and professional communication has convinced me that the problems I encountered were a rare fluke, and I agree with the shared policies related to my concerns. Thank you Java House Team.“

“Very good if you need a quick bite during the day. Only thing is that it can be quite crowded, overpriced, and slow during rush times. Overall, you are paying more for convenience over everything else, but the hot food and bakery items are worth the price.“

“If you’re looking for the gold standard of cold brew, Java House is it. Their signature brew is incredibly smooth, never bitter. It’s my go-to spot for catching up with friends or meeting colleagues because the atmosphere is just right. Plus, their seasonal menu drops are always creative and worth the wait!“