I'm absolutely obsessed with charming coffee shops that offer outdoor seating--especially when…read morethey're dog-friendly! If that sounds like your vibe, be sure to check out Old Dog Coffeehouse in Lowell, Indiana. From the endless creative menu to the delicious seasonal drinks, this spot completely won me over. The atmosphere was adorable, the service was exceptional, and the whole experience had that welcoming small-town, family-oriented feel that makes you want to stay awhile. Plus, there were plenty of furry friends around to say hello to! I'm so glad I had the chance to stop by while in town. My nephew absolutely loved seeing all the dogs and enjoying a cake pop, and the Berries & Cream Latte was the perfect treat--easily one of my favorite seasonal drinks I've tried recently. Such a fun and cozy spot that's well worth a visit!

Unfortunately the espresso machine was broke during my visit so I got a caramel cold brew it was…read morepretty good Cute atmosphere Servers and baristas were nice

I have been to Smalltown Coffee twice and have enjoyed every visit. On our first visit, most of the…read moreseats were taken, so we sat at the counter. Our gluten-free Toffee Chocolate Scone ($3.75) was tasty. I had a Toffee Chip latte ($6.45) that was beautifully presented. My husband enjoyed his iced Bananas Foster latte ($6.45). We also tried the Strawberry Cheesecake Hand Pie ($6.50) but didn't really care for it. We came back recently, and I was disappointed that we were given everything in paper/plastic even though we ordered our food and drinks to enjoy there. I much prefer drinking out of glass if I'm visiting a coffee shop. My Stroopwaffle latte was quite tasty, but I didn't love the Jam Session latte. While the indoor seating can fill up, I noticed they have some outdoor tables as well. The pastry selection is somewhat limited, and I'd love to see some heartier breakfast options. Love their creative latte selection and commitment to quality.

Came here on a whim because I wanted to try a small town coffee place - lo and behold, it's…read moreliterally in the name. Inside is very spacious and I loved the ambiance. Latte was very well made and I loved how you can still taste the espresso, a lot of lattes I've tried elsewhere are super milky. Very affordable and friendly staff too. If I'm ever driving through Indiana again, I'd stop by.

Cute, rustic coffee shop in Crown Point with great customer service. They serve a wide variety of…read moreflavored drinks, including seasonal specials. They also offer breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Seating is limited, but dining in is an option. I ordered the iced Banana Bread Latte with oat milk, and it was creamy and lightly sweet with banana flavor. Great place to try if you enjoy specialty lattes.

Another nice selection alongside Fluid, good menu, friendly staff, enjoyable gathering spot! Plenty…read moreof parking, location isn't on a main drag but probably leaves more room for locals. Our lattes were well put together, nothing incredible yet it's the simple life done right.

Food, bread and donuts are amazing!!! So full of flavor and just the perfect fluff This bakery is…read moreworth coming to.

Likely the best bakery in the region. While a little pricey, the quality is excellent. They do have…read morespecials on some unsold items occasionally that improve value, and these items are still excellent when I tried them. They give a free small cup of coffee with an order, which is a bonus. The clerks are real nice, especially Kathy.

Would definitely recommend. Coffee and food are excellent. The interior has a great vibe./feel and…read morethe drive through is a nice option, especially if you have kids. Service is excellent. The last time we went through my kid had a meltdown because they were out of blueberry muffins. Unprompted, the drive through attendant offered a free cinnamon role to calm our little one down. Refuge always goes above and beyond and any complaint would be unwarranted.

Another nice slice option for Merrillville coffee, Fluid typically gets my vote with their…read moreexquisite blends and ingredient craft yet this spot does homely, brown, simple, and enticing your grandparents entirely better. I noticed the usual sugar syrups with little alternatives to balance flavors or sucralose. My coconut cloud was fine, nothing rich with the espresso or outstanding with taste. This is the old school cafe with couches!

All I have to say is that Crownpoint Indiana has some darn good restaurants. I always love going to…read morevisit my best friend because they have the cutest and tastiest restaurant choices packed in their downtown square. Sip is no exception. We went to check out the place for a small snack because my friend's daughter's love their sandwiches. Sip has counter walk up service and then they bring you your food. We tried the blueberry Boba lemonade and split the Ewok sandwich. The Ewok is one of the more tasty sandwiches I've had in a long time. It was amazing and massive. It was very sweet of them to serve the sandwich on two plates and give us an extra side of the pasta salad. The bread was hot and crispy, and the chicken filling was moist, and it was just great. Of course it being named the Ewok might have made me a little partial since I'm a Star Wars fan. The pasta salad was super garlicky, it needed a little bit of salt, but definitely edible. The inside of this place is so adorable with all of the eclectic furniture that it is the perfect spot to go and hang out with a beverage, coffee or a sandwich. No complaints.

I've been here a handful of times. It's a miss for the food. Bagel breakfast sandwich was meh…read more Bagel was flat & tasted stale. Tomato was good, cucumber was ok. Wish it had something else. Cream cheese & a bad fried egg. Won't get food here again. The coffee is always delicious. I had a vanilla oatmilk, honey latte. I've had it iced & hot. Yummy. Great service, cute old school 90's vibes.

I was very pleasantly surprised. We went with a pretty large group of ladies. The service was…read morepretty good and my waffles... delicious. I ordered a pecan malted waffle with whipped cream. I mean. Really good. All our food that was ordered and served looked amazing. AND we didn't feel pushed out at all. At lease I didn't. The place is clean. And there's a lot for parking. So yay!!

We ventured to Cedar Lake following our morning at the Y in Crown Point looking for breakfast. So…read moreimpressed with the wide variety of breakfasts--served all day! Pleasant surprise number two--the prices. Moderate and generous with the size of the meal. Hubby ordered a Build a Breakfast Sandwich and chose gyros on a muffin with hash browns. He also ordered coffee. I ordered the Greek skillet, gyros and feta cheese with hash browns, artfully designed and generously sized. I shared one of my two pancakes with hubby--the perfect sweet against the meaty gyros topped by two eggs. SOOO good! The service was actually quite fast once we decided on our choices and the restaurant is pleasantly spaced, clean, and comfortably decorated. Will be going back!

Today, after some time away(almost 2 years), I have returned to this establishment to quench my…read morepalate. I am now understanding it is under new ownership with a new name. The staff is efficient, personable and 'on point' Kaylee warmly greeted me as I entered the building. She was very patient with me as I me meandered through the menu. She provided suggestions of drinks that would fit my taste as I told her I prefer tart over sweet. I ordered a large Sweater Weather for my tea and a large Strawberry Cheesecake for my shake. At my 1st sip of the Sweater Weather, Kaylee was spot on. It had a tart flavor that gives it a zing similar to that of a green apple jolly rancher or raspberry. It looked like the 4th of July in a large cup as the colors of red and blue blended together. The background music was not too loud and everything appeared quite clean. There was a soft but pleasant smell of candles in the air as well. I highly recommend popping in or some of their new fall drinks to start your day.

From the owner: Energizing Beverages, Healthy Shakes & Smoothies, Coffee, Sugar Free Beverages, Kid’s Drinks,…read moreProtein Shakes, Tea