Beautiful ambiance with lots of natural light and plants. Excellent high quality coffee and food. Very LGBTQ friendly and felt very welcomed by the staff here. Will be back. read more

Why go anywhere else for coffee? Really crushes it every time. Every location is consistent. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Love this place so much. The food is great, coffee is strong and the vibes are chill. Service was good even though they had a man down. Pretty busy for a Friday morning; we enjoyed a table by the window. Coffee and bagels to jump start the day. Was really enjoying the set up and spoons read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Odd they don't offer discounts for bringing in your own glass but what a stylized and wild atmosphere, industrial Star Wars bar vibes which fits my name perfectly. Grabbed the Nocturnal Blue latte from the solid staff, looked science fiction setup in my tumbler, quite boring to be honest which surprised me considering many previous fantastic Fluid experiences. Perhaps an off day, not much espresso or blueberry notes showed up, could be embarrassed to be seen in such a trippy environment, I still enjoyed the hour working and liked the three hour parking I found a block away. read more

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We stopped at FLUID on the way to a ND game, they had a wonderful assortment of coffee and food. I had a lavender latte that was amazing and a BEC bagel with cream cheese and sriracha. Very quick and friendly service. read more

Their coffee is fire and good atmosphere. Have a few favorites in the region area and this is top 3 for me.

From me: LOVE this place!!! I make sure to swing by at least once every time I'm in town visiting family. Ethan, the owner, is fabulous and also shout out to Jordan who took such great care of us. The drinks are delicious and so creative (my favorites are the rotating matcha flavors) but what compelled me to write this review was trying their avocado toast for the first time today. Truly the best avocado toast I've ever had!! 10/10 recommend this place! From my dad: "I love the vibe at Fluid!" read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Stopped by here for brunch recently. I got the coconut daze coffee (coconut, coffee, cold brew, and cream) and the avocado toast, which was on a bagel. It came with sliced tomatoes, chia seeds, everything bagel seasoning, and an Italian dressing. The coffee was so good! It tasted like a Mounds candy bar. The bagel was also pretty good and had lots of avocado. I also love their voodoo latte, which has peanut butter, espresso, chocolate, and milk. It's a like Reese's peanut butter cup in coffee form. Their raspberry ricotta toast is also really good! It has raspberry jam, chia seeds, and ricotta cheese on a Texas toast. Overall, one of my favorite places to go! The staff is really nice and the place has a cool ambiance. read more

There food is gross and dry mine was served in a box with tape on it and got this this dry beagle with cheese and a tiny piece of bacon, and a side of potato chips, when others there in suits was served on plates, snobs!!!! Service was okay the young girls had to much time on there hands to be on there cell phones maybe they need a few gold stars off and only give just a half of one !!! Not worth the money! read more

Great quirky coffee shop and roastery. I make it a point to go here anytime in the area. The Lemon Loaf is unmatched. I've never found a beverage quite like this elsewhere - it's coffee with lemon syrup and oat milk. I also tried a vanilla bean latte with added lavender and almond milk. It was delicious. They have gluten free pastry options too. Friendly service and great beverages. Win win! Super cool decor and ambiance as well! read more

Good coffee. Maybe not my favorite, but definitely good. Delightful staff - they even smiled! They were super helpful as we each fell in love with their t-shirts and attempted to find our sizes. And the branding? ON. POINT. Some of the BEST branding, decor, atmosphere, etc. I've ever encountered at a coffee shop. They're taking the craft beer idea & applying it to coffee, throwing in a side of snark and a healthy dose of humor at life (and death). All their merch was awesome. Now as for the coffee, they helped me customize a menu item to make it hot, include espresso instead of the purple powder, and made with oat milk. It was a bit of a hard order (some shops I've been to would have royally screwed that up)... and it was super fun how the barista told us it was a "secret menu item" most people didn't know existed. Hubs got the same as me but with regular milk & cold... and honestly I should have gotten mine cold as it probably would have tasted even better. This was a fun town to walk and I'm glad I've got a shirt to remember this place. read more

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$7 for a latte with gross bubbly foam? I'm fine with paying more for the convenience of not making my own, but where's the micro foam? This has the mouth feel of bubbly stomach bile. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte with the worst foam? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

If you're a chai tea latte fan, do NOT skip this place. The latte was the best I've had, and I've had a LOT of chai tea lattes from a lot of different places. The atmosphere is rather punk/grunge, which is unusual for coffee houses, but it really becomes a value-add for Fluid. Their cold brew was delicious too. Run, don't walk, back here. I'll be returning soon! read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Cold brew and chai tea latte. I inhaled the latte in minutes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

The ambiance is nice. Nice place to stop and have a coffee. Solid options and a nice selection.

After an afternoon of shopping and wandering around downtown Valparaiso, we were ready for a coffee break. I loved the outside of Fluid Coffee Bar so we headed inside. With an industrial art feel, and the sounds of harder rock music, the vibe is upbeat and interesting. I don't think I could sit inside this shop and work - although I liked the music, it wouldn't be conducive to concentrating on work, but I did love the coffee! We ordered Iced Vanilla cold brews and they were quite yummy. Not too sweet so the coffee flavor really came through. It was the perfect afternoon pick me up. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

The owners response to my original review says it all. I will be back to give the hot chocolate another try! My fiancée will definitely be getting another matcha. read more

Amazing staff and unique experiences at all locations which are equally great!! Constantly changing the menu with new food and drinks!! Best drip coffee in town as well. Highly recommend this local business which has a great commitment to service and quality products to satisfy their customers!! read more

Went with a rather large crowd and everyone enjoyed their drinks. The temperature that everything was served at was just right. They have some drinks that others don't offer - both coffee and tea. I will say it was very busy. Perhaps too busy and crowded for the comfort of many that are still feeling that are still observing COVID restrictions and safety. Super friendly staff. There are multiple seating areas each with their own unique feel. I really did not know that Valparaiso would have this kind of a vibe the coffee shop. It felt more like Wicker Park - Chicago. Definitely will go back when we're in the area. read more

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Great coffee. Love my Voodoo latte. Highly recommended!! I'm a coffee snob and wish I lived closer to get them more often! read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Voodoo latte!! Soo good! I love chocolate peanut butter!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

I've been coming to fluid for a couple of years now on and off! I have come to see that fluid has grown tremendously and are opening up new locations too! I love this! There coffees are very different and unique! I am basic when it comes to my coffee choices but I love the variety they have for all! One thing I wish that would change is if they had a few more breakfast items or healthier breakfast sides like fruit! I don't want potato chips as a side! But other wise, people, get in here, it's delicious! read more

We can to Valpo to visit family and were excited to check out Fluid for the first time. Admittedly we came on Thanksgiving morning (along with the rest of the world...) because they were the only place open. But, we loved the food and creative coffee drinks. We live in California and are used to fun, creative coffee shops but haven't seen many in Indiana over our years of visiting. We liked it so much we went back the next day. Cool decor, friendly staff, and a nice place to while away a dreary November afternoon. read more

I have never been more disappointed in a bagel sandwich from a coffee shop. It's low effort and embarrassing when compared to the quality of their coffee. Take a peek at the photo to see the amount of ingredients I received for $8.56. Is it worth it? No. Would Minor Threat be offended that their name is slapped on this lousy breakfast sandwich? Yes. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Minor Threat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

I finally had a chance to visit Fluid after moving to the area recently. I had read about their vegan food selection and always prefer a local coffee shop. Fluid did not disappoint! Our entire family visited and everyone loved their coffee treats. Personally, I had the Cortado with oat milk. The coffee was delicious! And although I didn't grab any food on this trip, Fluid offers several vegan options on their menu and has an entire section of vegan packaged snacks including baked goods and even vegan jerky. I can't wait to come back to try some. read more

Love the space. I like how they also have cool merch to purchase and other beverage offerings aside from caffeine-containing products (re: seltzer waters, sodas). Music can be a bit too loud for those wanting to sit down with a good cup of joe and study/work, so be aware if you want to utilize the space to be productive. I ordered a whole milk latte, which wasn't the best I have had because the milk had a funky taste to it (it wasn't spoiled; the quality of the milk was questionable). Perhaps they just had an "off" day with their milk? Overall, it's a decent coffee shop. I would definitely go back to give this cute little place another chance. read more

I was in town to visit family and needed a cup of coffee! This place was neat and had a cool ambience. I would go back again if I was in town. I went with the fluid latte and it was good. They did have milk alternatives such as almond and oat. My only disappointment was that they did not have as many flavor options as some other coffee shops I enjoy so much. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Well I will say I have never seen more of a production on a cup of black coffee. However, when I compare it to Starbucks, it makes them (meaning Starbucks) seem like a rip off. These folks treat coffee as if it is a science (to the point where I feel like a dinosaur or forgive me a "BOOMER".) Most of it is lost on a guy who says let me have a cup of coffee. I am even ok saying large medium or small. But when you get into the country of origin as well as the elevation at which the bean was grown, the process by which the bean was dried and finally whether the cup will be made using a "drip" method versus a hand job.....errr..... I mean a "pour over" by hand method. The only down side to such a nicely decorated super serious coffee shop. So its a great cup of coffee but I will tell you, if you are as deeply involved as they truly are about the coffee they may want to reconsider the overwhelmingly strong smell of burning incense they have going in the front of the shop. Its akin to having cigarettes in a gourmet restaurant, but in this case it gives it a aura of an opium den. read more

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I ordered a chi tea latte and I received just water in my cup I am beyond upset. Do not go here. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Chi Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Fantastic find during our weekend trip to Chesterton. Great drink choices and cool, funky atmosphere. My boys got the BEC sammies-DELISH. Good, crispy bacon. Hubby had the VooDoo and loved it. I had my eye on the Lemon Love but ordered the Doncaster instead-delicious. Then I heard the barista talking up the Lemon Love to another customer as her fave drink so I ordered one. HOLY COFFEE HEAVEN the coffee and lemon work surprisingly well together, probably the most unique flavor combo I've ever had. Great spot read more

Lots of interesting sweet coffee options. And a nice location for my wife and I on our trips between Ohio and Wisconsin.

This is the best coffee I've ever had. Now that I've had real, authentic coffee, I can't go back! The staff here is incredible, and the environment is so welcoming! read more

I love this place so much. Better coffee in town. The people are eclectic and awesome.

Pretty good. A bit pricey for what they give you though. I get a drip coffee (Black coffee) and pay over $2 for half as much as I get elsewhere. The place is small as are most places downtown. The tables and chairs are very hard wood. I'm thinking they don't want you to stay long. Extremely dark inside too. Very hard to do work with dim lights and hard chairs to sit on. read more

FLUID Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Excellent coffee, excellent high quality tea (Earl Grey -delicious!) very cool atmosphere! Friendly staff top this off to be a must-stop coffee shop! read more

Great coffee and Food Place is pretty awesome ambiance It's unique, cool, enjoyable experience. Kind staff close knit staff Good for the community! read more

This used to be our favorite coffee bar. Cappuccino always foamy, Lattes we're always a visual treat. Not so much anymore. I ordered ahead for pick up but they had not mage the drinks yet when I arrived. Waited to get these. Their taste reflected latte and cappuccino as sadly as the picture shows their presentation. read more

Fluid has a craft coffee vibe, with lots of beans, tea, and some artsy gifts. Barista knew her stuff. I had a decaf Americano, and it was quite good. Lots of space for a conversation or study (although music was a tad too loud for me to study). Will definitely try to stop back here. read more

A wonderful coffeebar, whether you're looking for an espresso, cortado, latte, nitro coffee or anything in between! I got both a Cortado and a nitro coffee and the nitro was so smooth. The Cortado was great as well. The employees were nice and friendly and the place was super cozy inside. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you happen to be visiting Valparaiso! Looked like a super cute place to get some work done too! read more

Is there a Starbucks nearby? Lemme check my trusty yelp app to see? Nope, but this Fluid place sounds awesome! Let's go check it out. Pulled up across the street (parallel street parking) and hopped out to go check this place out. I needed coffee in the worst way and love to find new spots, so this looked like a fun spot, off I go. Walked in to this totally hipster coffee bar with a friendly crew and an amazing aroma of espresso. It really reminded me of Kuma's Corner slinging liquid heaven instead of burgers. I loved it immediately. Large printed menu posted on the wall, small cooler with some bottled drinks to go and some local baked goods for sale. Yum. I went with my usual Soy Vanilla Latte and waited patiently whilst they whipped it up. No pun intended. It smelled amazing. Apparently the lady before me and then the two gentlemen after I ordered all got the vanilla lattes as well. I guess I'm not that original or we just don't want to stray from what we know. Either way, I'm not complaining. The price was comparable with Starbucks and I believe it was only a $.20 upcharge for Soy milk. Score! I sipped it right away and when the fresh, hot coffee hit my lips, it was on! I wish I lived closer but trust me, anytime I'm in Valpo, I'm stopping right back here for my coffee. Thanks Fluid for a great cup and for having such a fun place for me to patron. See you real soon! read more

Still awesome! By now I've tried most of their brews, teas, and snacks and have yet to be disappointed. I love their smoothie bowls, which are plentiful and well balanced. They do offer bottomless drip for a couple dollars more. They're also dog friendly and I secretly ohh and aww all those that come in. Warm community feel here with events, people greeting each other by name, and rotating artwork featuring local artists. Depending on the day, there may be a discount. Thank you for your dedication to the craft and the community! Y'all rock! read more

The pour over I was served was pretty clearly underextracted. It's a shame too, because I could tell the coffee would have been great otherwise. The staff might want to sample their work every once in a while to make sure the coffee-to-water ratio is on point. My pour over also came with a little "bonus" shot of another brew, I guess for the sake of comparison, which was pretty cool, but it was also watered down. My wife's specialty latte was seriously excellent! Well done! As far as the atmosphere goes, I love the space and concept, but the staff were talking so loudly between themselves that it ruined the atmosphere. Seriously, I could hear people talking about their health issues, sex life, and life goals from across the room. We'll be back for sure, because we probably just got unlucky with the pour over, but we'll probably sit in the back next time. read more