20 Best Coffee Shops 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.“

“Enjoyed having gypsy Joe travel to Monticello for a community event. I love the variety of having a hot drink in the morning when it was cold outside and a cool drink when it warmed up in the afternoon. Ordered and will be getting again: SOUL SOOTHER Hot Cocoa Gypsy Fuel LOVE POTION“

“Easily the strongest coffee program in Lafayette, in terms of bean selection (including a fun co-ferment?!), drinks, barista training, and equipment. Visited multiple times over the course of a week and they nailed the drinks and the service every time.

Beans are roasted in Carmel, IN and are done fully in-house. They are neither private labelling nor do they roast via bellwether.

Cortados and pourovers were on point and served in real glassware, rather than just to-go cups. I wish the Colombia pourover had more extraction, but the other pourovers were still prepared well.

The shop does not feel like a library, despite being study/work friendly. You can have conversations without it being awkward. Modern third-wave shop vibes.

The location on Google Maps takes you to the rear of the shop, as a heads up. There’s ample parking in the rear lot.“

“Vienna is a pillar for community and inclusion in West Lafayette. The owner treats customers like family and all are welcome. I can’t imagine my hometown without this place.“

“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.“

“Great place to study and meet friends“

“Great coffee with good brunch food options. Avocado toast with eggs was a great little lunch option that came out fast and hot. Atmosphere is cozy and creates a very nice study environment. Music in the background is a nice touch. Very friendly and efficient service :)“

“This is my wife and I’s favorite restaurant in the Greater Lafayette area. #1!! We regularly go for brunch. Drinks are amazing. Out door seating area is very nice. I’ve never had an unpleasant experience here and have even had conversations with other patrons while enjoying the patio area.“

“I recently had an issue with an online delivery service taking half an hour to assign a delivery driver and another estimated half hour for my order to get to me. I had ordered an iced drink which I knew would be completely melted and diluted by that point, so I called the store I had ordered from (this store, #2478) where I talked to a super nice and empathetic barista (I think her name started with a K), who listened and suggested/offered really great solutions. 100/10 customer service. Later when I received my order after cancelling and using a different delivery service I received this lovely note. Thank you!!“

“Great place to study and meet friends“

“I tried this place for the first time a few days ago and had their Mango Pancake. It was so delicious! I can’t wait to go back and have another and try more things from their menu.“

“Great food, reasonable prices, very clean!“

“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!“

“Great experience every time. I enjoy ordering on the app and going inside for that friendly greeting or quick combo with the barista or the exit greeting as I leave. Drinks are perfect every time. I appreciate the team’s effort, words on my cups, friendly people.

I enjoy great customer service and this place has been well trained“

“Huge shout out to the young lady whose name I did not catch! As I pulled into 7Brew, I was almost in a car accident by someone else who was also coming to the same location. I got up to place my order, and she asked how my day was and I was visibly shaken and told her I was almost in an accident. She was so compassionate and was so patient with me as I was catching my breath and placing my order. She gave me my order on the house, and made sure my drinks were taken extra special care of by writing “7brew loves you” on my drinks. That turned my entire night around, and made my experience amazing. So thank you to the young lady who did that for me!!!! You went above and beyond! (If I happen to catch her name when I go back today, I will update so she gets the recognition she deserves!!)“

“I don't really even go to starbucks much but really needed some caffeine this morning. While waiting for my coffee I realized I forgot my safety pin to make sure my outfit was a bit more church friendly. Lauren was my absolute hero going above and beyond by searching for pins to help me out without hesitation and a gorgeous smile. Thanks Lauren for my speedy coffee, friendly service, and saving my outfit out of the kindness of your heart!!!“

“Divine! Taro milk tea is so good, match ube fantastic, above average ingredients, fresh milk and tangy fruit juices, that grape mixer, wild! It should be five, no, ten stars! But can't, they have some real issues to fix. WIFI is limited to one hour, why is that? How silly dumb to cut off internet with these prices on a college campus where homework never takes less than an hour. The parking costs money too here during the weekdays until seven. Imagine paying for two hours parking then find your internet only goes half that. It's a joke. Prices are obnoxious with these extra problems. I'm a massive fan of the purple drink, grape and yogurt, really nice. Thai tea isn't as good as their Kinn neighbor or other tea places but Oreo tea, Match cold brew, and ube is fantastic. Halloween specialty drink is nearly eight bucks yet tiny. Doesn't taste that great either, oreo, Thai tea, and ube? It's a pretty looking beverage but impossible to mix in the small container, milk foam sits on the top, not a win. Fix that WIFI and maybe try blackberry, Thai tea, and that tasty white foam on top. Also why no personal cup discount? There should be a substantial dollar benefit bringing in my own container to reduce waste, ease your trash and business overhead, and most importantly: motivate loyalty! Bringing in a personal cup shows I am serious and want to become so frequent every staff member recognizes me. That's what I'm getting at here with these three issues. Feng Cha needs to step up its game and act the prices it charges so Purdue can fully embrace this place.“

“I dropped a caramel crunch frappe and I was so nervous about going back in and getting another one and everyone there was so nice and even made an new one for me without charging and it was so sweet of them because I was actually so terrified so thank you to the kind lady’s and sir’s in starbucks today !“

“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.“

“The chicken katsu and general tso are so so so good. In the future, I might name my children after these dishes so that when inevitably a curious person asks why they are named what they’re named, I can go into detail about how wonderful the food was at my dorm grill. As I do this, my dear children, katsu and g-tso, will look on proudly. What’s better, is that they will be encouraged all their lives to work hard and get into Purdue so that they too can experience a bite of their name of origin. The end.

Staff is friendly, wait times aren’t long, and most importantly, food is good“