This coffee house is in the University Lutheran Church building. Luther’s catchphrase was ‘faith alone.’ Faith alone will convince you that you will get your coffee within 15 minutes of ordering it and not be late to class. Best to visit when you’ve got time to reflect on your sins and aren’t in a hurry. Nice atmosphere, severely overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Aaditya Joshi
Fuel is awesome. I spent over 5 years at Purdue and Fuel on Northwestern Ave was a fixture throughout my PhD. So much so that it earned an honorable mention in the acknowledgements section of my thesis. The coffee is always great and so is the food. I have bought many packs of beans from them too (emphasis on the word many). I was back in West Lafayette this weekend for the commencement and had lunch there with my parents. As always, the food was delicious. Whenever I come back to West Lafayette, I'll be back at Fuel for at least a coffee and Zucchini bread. I urge you to do the same.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Upendra Joshi
Superb food. The best food I had during my visit of around 20 days to the US. Great ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Perkins
I was treating a colleague to lunch today and the manger of this establishment provided extremely poor service. She persisted in ignoring me to do small tasks that typically can wait when you have customers waiting. Continually walking by me while I was waiting at the register to order. While she personally delivered others their order. She dropped mine on the counter. This is not the first time that I’ve experienced this with her. I’ve spent way too much with them. Lastly, I agree, it is shameful how much they are charging college students for food that is subpar. The Banana Foster is good, however, o can make it at home and there are a number of wonderful coffee shops and cafes in the area with better prices and great service!
Justin Wang
Pretty good food and environment!
Zan “Justin” Wang
Pretty good food and environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelby F. Ward
Genmaicha was phenomenal. Atmosphere academic but comfortable. Staff was lovely.
Recommended dishes: Tea Bar
Mayesha
**Had the worst matcha drink in my entire life**
So I went here and ordered the matcha drink which is $7.5(with tax)! I told them to use oatmilk and they said okay. When it was time to get my drink, I was served a green muddy looking water in a cup, not cold either. I told them that I asked for a iced oatmilk matcha, and not water. The lady on the counter took my drink, threw a little water from the top in the sink, and then put a splash of oatmilk. So I asked them, could you redo my drink with oatmilk instead of water? To which they said, matcha needs to be diluted with hot water that’s why it’s mostly water with a splash of oatmilk (yes I know matcha needs to be made with hot water, but not 250ml of hot water!! A tiny bit of water is enough to make it). For reference I’m attaching what a oatmilk matcha look like which I got last week from Gather’s Tea bar for $6.25. The difference is pretty clear. Nevertheless, I took my drink and just left as I didn’t wanna stretch it. I wish the drink was atleast good but it tasted like muddy grass water. Absolutely horrible. Never going back again and wish I didn’t tip either.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Santiago Santamaria
Pathetically small portions. Spent 13 dollars on a supposedly "keto" dish with no more than 20 grams of protein. Consisted of smoked salmon no better than what you could find in a grocery store, microwaved bacon and unripe avocado. They even had the aduacity to ask me for a tip before I got my order. I'm sure they knew I certainly wouldn't give one afterwards.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ryan Carlson
Some woman (maybe manager or owner?) gave us a hard time for studying here without ordering anything, even though we were studying with our friend who had ordered something. We are also frequent customers, sometimes ordering and sometimes not. She was very passive aggressive and eventually told us to pack our things and leave. Now we feel unwelcome and will not be returning. Sad to have a safe studying environment ruined for us :(
Edit: It seems the owner has a record of leaving petty and patronizing responses to negative reviews instead of admitting any fault whatsoever. Seems ridiculously childish to me but what do I know.
I’ve been going to Fuel for years, first when it started downtown, then moved to Five Points and then expanded to this location. They’ve always offered an amazing selection of coffee, snacks and food that are always worth it! Banana pancakes and french toast are the bomb! I’ve probably had everything on the menu at least once and it never disappoints! Colleen has also done a wonderful job at making Fuel a community stop for Lafayette friends and family. As long as I’m in Lafayette, I’ll always be going to Fuel for a reset on the busyness & chaos of life! ?
I’ve been going to Fuel for years, first when it started downtown, then moved to Five Points and then expanded to this location. They’ve always offered an amazing selection of coffee, snacks and food that are always worth it! Banana pancakes and french toast are the bomb! I’ve probably had everything on the menu at least once and it never disappoints! Colleen has also done a wonderful job at making Fuel a community stop for Lafayette friends and family. As long as I’m in Lafayette, I’ll always be going to Fuel for a reset on the busyness & chaos of life! 🫶🏼
Vanessa Castaneda
This was my first time coming here. The food was super tasty. Kid friendly, they have a section with toys and a diapper changing station in the bathroom. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Lizzy Jarrell
Do NOT get the white expresso coffee. It tastes nothing like coffee and more like milk with some flavoring. Very disappointed with my $7 drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Tia L
I have always enjoyed my time at Fuel, it has been a great place to meet and chill. However, this time when I ordered a cuppuchino, they gave me a cup of espresso with very coarse milk foam on the top. I had to use a spoon to mix the foam and the coffee, but the end result is still sad. For the price I wish I got something better. Please get better baristas in the future.
This coffee house is in the University Lutheran Church building. Luther’s catchphrase was ‘faith alone.’ Faith alone will convince you that you will get your coffee within 15 minutes of ordering it and not be late to class. Best to visit when you’ve got time to reflect on your sins and aren’t in a hurry. Nice atmosphere, severely overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Fuel is awesome. I spent over 5 years at Purdue and Fuel on Northwestern Ave was a fixture throughout my PhD. So much so that it earned an honorable mention in the acknowledgements section of my thesis. The coffee is always great and so is the food. I have bought many packs of beans from them too (emphasis on the word many). I was back in West Lafayette this weekend for the commencement and had lunch there with my parents. As always, the food was delicious. Whenever I come back to West Lafayette, I'll be back at Fuel for at least a coffee and Zucchini bread. I urge you to do the same.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Superb food. The best food I had during my visit of around 20 days to the US. Great ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was treating a colleague to lunch today and the manger of this establishment provided extremely poor service. She persisted in ignoring me to do small tasks that typically can wait when you have customers waiting. Continually walking by me while I was waiting at the register to order. While she personally delivered others their order. She dropped mine on the counter. This is not the first time that I’ve experienced this with her. I’ve spent way too much with them. Lastly, I agree, it is shameful how much they are charging college students for food that is subpar. The Banana Foster is good, however, o can make it at home and there are a number of wonderful coffee shops and cafes in the area with better prices and great service!
Pretty good food and environment!
Pretty good food and environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Genmaicha was phenomenal. Atmosphere academic but comfortable. Staff was lovely.
Recommended dishes: Tea Bar
**Had the worst matcha drink in my entire life**
So I went here and ordered the matcha drink which is $7.5(with tax)! I told them to use oatmilk and they said okay. When it was time to get my drink, I was served a green muddy looking water in a cup, not cold either. I told them that I asked for a iced oatmilk matcha, and not water. The lady on the counter took my drink, threw a little water from the top in the sink, and then put a splash of oatmilk. So I asked them, could you redo my drink with oatmilk instead of water? To which they said, matcha needs to be diluted with hot water that’s why it’s mostly water with a splash of oatmilk (yes I know matcha needs to be made with hot water, but not 250ml of hot water!! A tiny bit of water is enough to make it). For reference I’m attaching what a oatmilk matcha look like which I got last week from Gather’s Tea bar for $6.25. The difference is pretty clear.
Nevertheless, I took my drink and just left as I didn’t wanna stretch it. I wish the drink was atleast good but it tasted like muddy grass water. Absolutely horrible. Never going back again and wish I didn’t tip either.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pathetically small portions. Spent 13 dollars on a supposedly "keto" dish with no more than 20 grams of protein. Consisted of smoked salmon no better than what you could find in a grocery store, microwaved bacon and unripe avocado. They even had the aduacity to ask me for a tip before I got my order. I'm sure they knew I certainly wouldn't give one afterwards.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Some woman (maybe manager or owner?) gave us a hard time for studying here without ordering anything, even though we were studying with our friend who had ordered something. We are also frequent customers, sometimes ordering and sometimes not. She was very passive aggressive and eventually told us to pack our things and leave. Now we feel unwelcome and will not be returning. Sad to have a safe studying environment ruined for us :(
Edit: It seems the owner has a record of leaving petty and patronizing responses to negative reviews instead of admitting any fault whatsoever. Seems ridiculously childish to me but what do I know.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
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I’ve been going to Fuel for years, first when it started downtown, then moved to Five Points and then expanded to this location. They’ve always offered an amazing selection of coffee, snacks and food that are always worth it! Banana pancakes and french toast are the bomb! I’ve probably had everything on the menu at least once and it never disappoints! Colleen has also done a wonderful job at making Fuel a community stop for Lafayette friends and family. As long as I’m in Lafayette, I’ll always be going to Fuel for a reset on the busyness & chaos of life! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Muffin, Quiche, Zucchini Bread, Soup, Breakfast Burrito, Hard-Boiled Egg, Soup & Salad, Bowl Homemade Soup, French Toast, Homemade Muffin, Cinnamon Roll, Drip Coffee
I’ve been going to Fuel for years, first when it started downtown, then moved to Five Points and then expanded to this location. They’ve always offered an amazing selection of coffee, snacks and food that are always worth it! Banana pancakes and french toast are the bomb! I’ve probably had everything on the menu at least once and it never disappoints! Colleen has also done a wonderful job at making Fuel a community stop for Lafayette friends and family. As long as I’m in Lafayette, I’ll always be going to Fuel for a reset on the busyness & chaos of life! 🫶🏼
This was my first time coming here. The food was super tasty. Kid friendly, they have a section with toys and a diapper changing station in the bathroom. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Do NOT get the white expresso coffee. It tastes nothing like coffee and more like milk with some flavoring. Very disappointed with my $7 drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
I have always enjoyed my time at Fuel, it has been a great place to meet and chill. However, this time when I ordered a cuppuchino, they gave me a cup of espresso with very coarse milk foam on the top. I had to use a spoon to mix the foam and the coffee, but the end result is still sad. For the price I wish I got something better. Please get better baristas in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
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