This was my third visit to this wonderful cafe, and I finally tried something other than their perfect coffee. I can now attest to, aside from their flawless lattes, their amazing hot chocolate, delicious chocolate chip cookies, and borderline life changing "chicken sammich." It is entirely worth the like 40 minute drive from my house, and is completely reasonably priced. The decor is perfectly cafe-like, and their handwritten menu signage is charming. Everyone on the staff is friendly and personable, and the music is always interesting but never so insufferably loud that you can't enjoy the peace and quiet and the just perfect atmosphere. Despite being an Illinoisian myself, it is just excellent to see perfect places such as Grindhouse popping up in northwest Indiana. The area is becoming more of a cultural enclave everyday and this restaurant/cafe is the crown jewel in NW Indiana's culinary crown. Definitely a must visit for everyone in the area, and a worthy destination even if you are hours away. I can't wait to try everything else on their menu. read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Lovely nonfat latte. - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

The coffee is great, the baristas always seem pretty miserable. Don't expect a "welcome," or smile when you order, and if there's a line behind you, you better order quickly. Ah, well, that's the price you pay for Metropolis coffee in Griffith. If you don't drink dairy milk, ask about there options. They offer more than soy or almond. read more

SO TODAY I WENT TO THE GRINDHOUSE CAFE AND I HAD NO CLUE WHAT TO GET XD. I asked an amazing employee here and she recommended me a CARAMEL CHOCOLATE FRAPPE. I am so pleased :3 (that's a kitty face btw :3) THE FRAPPE TASTED SO GOOD XDDDD I really recommend the frappes doe like :0 I officially claim the frappes as mine, Tristen's Frappes, make sure to order the Tristen Frappe next time you are here, (it's a secret menu item just ask for Delany to make it ;3) read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

This place is awesome. It's very unassuming on the main stretch in Griffith but contains excellent coffee and great breakfast sandwiches. The only problem is they open at 7am, which can make it tough to get to work on time. read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Jammin' ham sandwich and large cappuccino. Yup! - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

I live in California now but when I make the trip back home, this place is first stop on my daily agenda. love this place! They get very busy at times but be patient, the customer service is gratifying. The coffee is amazing everyday! The staff is great! Keep the vibe and Support your local businesses! read more

They have really good coffee at a reasonable price. Cappuccino is good as well but a bit more pricey, comparable to Starbucks but less costly, great environment to sit down and meet with people as it is quiet with a good atmosphere especially for hipsters and yuppies... Open during covid19 quarantine 2020 read more

Excellent customer service, however, the sandwiches are $8+ with very little protein. The meat should be a little more plentiful! Love the Pear Lemonade. read more

We were just passing through town, and decided to stop in for lunch. I had the Pulled Pork sandwich with steak fries and my boyfriend had the Haystack Burger with waffle fries. Awesome food at a great price! We played pulltabs and watched the Olympics on one of the many big screen TVs they have. The bartender was quick and friendly and the manager on duty and other staff members were as well. Nice, fun atmosphere. We will definitely come back here if passing through town again. Thank you! read more

Didn't feel like driving all the way to Spill the Beans for free wifi and a warm drink. Popped into Grindhouse Cafe, and ordered a soy chai. It was the Tazo tea that Starbucks uses. Grindhouse's version was not nearly as sweet as Stbx. I could definitely taste the spices. I do wish she'd used less milk. The music was an acquired taste, but the staff is so sweet. I'll definitely return and try an expresso beverage. I may even grab a salad! read more

Best coffee shop in Northwest Indiana. Great selection of coffee drinks, teas and other drinks. Always come by here to get my cafe latte. They also sell bean coffee from a few local roasters from the area. They also make some nice sandwiches if your hungry. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place for a great cup of Coffee. read more

My dad and I stopped in here the other day for the first time after I had heard about it from a friend. He had the house blend coffee and I had a cortado, and we split a scone. We both enjoyed what we had very much. I will definitely be going back to try some of their sandwiches and have some more coffee. The shop is nice inside, and the staff are friendly. They have coffee flavors of the day and great looking salads too. I have always wanted a shop like this in the area because I really don't like Starbucks very and have similar coffee shops like this one at school. I definitely recommend it if you're in the area. read more

I really enjoyed it here! Great little coffee house in downtown Griffith. I enjoyed my latte, and chicken "sammich". My boyfriend got an iced latte and a pulled pork sandwich. Prices are a little high for the food, however. Staff was really nice, and the atmosphere was very laid back. Reminded me a little of Central Perk from Friends. read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

Grindhouse Cafe has excellent coffee. They also have good prices that are a lot cheaper than Starbucks and the coffee is just as good if not better. They have great sandwiches at good prices and have outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. The employees are friendly and helpful. Griffith is a growing community and it's nice to see a small business making a great go of it. Keep up the good work. Don't forget to shop local! read more

Love coming here! Their food, teas/coffee are amazing! Everyone is also super friendly and always make you feel welcomed. Would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

Delicious food, lovely people, great coffee drinks, great sandwiches. A cute lunch date or breakfast date. read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

I can always get great tasting coffee or any style drink they serve. The food is always fresh and yummy with flavor profiles that are current but inviting. The teas they use are always fresh full of flavor and brewed with perfection. Every time I go I get something new and different. read more

Turkey Dolo---awesome!!!!! Pulled pork----amazing!!!!! NWI hidden gem. Coffee too strong for me, but this is not a negative. Cute place, reminded us of something you'd see Boulder, CO. Wish it wasn't so far from us. read more

The food is good and the drinks are fresh but service is EVERYTHING and they are not friendly.... they don't want to answer questions about the menu and my friend gave up and didn't even order it was so bad... I dont recommend this place read more

Awesome place! Good coffee and good food. Great little hangout or just to get something quick to go

Our favorite coffee and espresso in the area. My wife says their pumpkin king is the best pumpkin latte you'll ever have! Quality coffee beans are used here. Food and treats are great as well. read more

Great tasty coffee and great service , I tried to get a cup o Joe of each flavor but I found a extremely good one after having a few ( a few wasn't very good and I learned with a quickness on what I like read more

I absolutely love this place! The beef bomb is to die for. The staff is extremely friendly!

I've been coming here for nearly 10 years now and have always enjoyed the staff and atmosphere. The vanilla caramel frappe is my go to drink! read more

Nice local coffee shop. Their food and coffee are prob better than Starbucks. Too bad they don't have a drive-thru.

Their chicken sammich is the best. Staff can be hit or miss, standoffish and cold or super friendly. Great selection of loose tea. The specials are unique and delicious. The cole slaw is dope. read more

This place is way too hipster for Indiana. Staff were rude and not helpful. Stopped in for breakfast and it was 10 mins past 1030..they said there was absolutely no way for me to order a breakfast burrito even if I paid twice as much. If you're in the area I'd recommend the scifi donut shop down the street way before this place. Coffee was overpriced as well. read more

Amazingly good coffee and tea selections and creations. Scones are fresh and tasty. Cookies are tasty creations that you wouldn't normally thing sounds good together. Just a lovely small town cafe. read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Cactor!! - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

Semi-hidden coffee shop in downtown Griffith. After reading such positive reviews, i had to come check it out. The vibe is laid-back and comfortable. The baristas/staff were very friendly and there were people of all ages enjoying the place (a couple elderly women were behind me knitting). It seems like a place you could spend hours at. I had a Pumpkin Queen (chai tea with pumpkin) and my husband had a Red Eye and this ridiculous sandwich he's still talking about a week later. It had jerk turkey, cola coleslaw and some other crazy flavors and was simply delicious. On Christian's recommendation, I couldn't pass up one of the chocolate chip cookies and my only disappointment was that I had bought only one. read more

Coming from California, I didn't expect to find many cafes like this in Indiana, let alone the small town of Griffith. I was in Hammond, IN for a week long business training, and I went to Grindhouse every day for lunch (discovered on Yelp, of course). There was no reason for me to go elsewhere. There was a diverse menu of unqie sandwiches combos (the turkey crossaint I tried had apple slices in it that added a delightful sweetness and crunch), salads, and fresh fruit smoothies. The sandwiches are just right portion size, enough to hold a girl like me over til dinner, but not enough to put me asleep-the training did that well enough for me already. The atmosphere is quiet and great for studying or just doing work. One thing I especially enjoyed was picking out a different table to sit at each day; each chair had a different crocheted adornment. Not sure I'll ever be back in the area, but for locals and passerbys like myself alike, Grindhouse is a must-go! read more

Full disclosure: I am close friends with both of the owners, Gabe and Kate Mauch. They're great people who were born and raised in Griffith. They're also passionate coffee nerds who know their product. If you enjoy top-quality coffee and gourmet sandwiches you have no excuse; you must check this place out. They use Metropolis coffee, which is a local group of coffee experts/suppliers. Check them out here: http://www.metropoliscoffee.com/ Prices are more than reasonable for the quality of the food and drinks. The shop has plenty of parking out on Broad Street and it's across the street from Boz's hot dogs. You can't lose! read more

Fun little coffee shop with great coffee drinks and food! They sell a handful of packaged specialty coffees and other items like mugs and decorative stuff. Been there quite a few times and I've never been disappointed. read more

I love this place. Great drinks and coffee is always perfect. They also have awesome sammies and pastries. One of my faves.

i just saw this new cafe that opened and pop'd in to grab some lunch. i had the turkey sandwich and a scone. The scone was soft and super tasty! The turkey sandwich was amazing! It even had a bit of apple on the sandwich. I have never had apple on a sandwich before so i was skeptic, but WOW it was just amazing! The staff was very friendly and the environment was very cozy. I will definitely be back! read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Logo - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

1st time here. Very cozy. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Lots to choose from! Sandwiches. Muffins. Breakfast items. Coffee. Espresso. Teas. Definitely will have to come back and make my way through this menu! read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Cranberry almond muffin - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

Solid little gem in the area! Coming from Chicago where there are a plethora of local cafés, I was pumped to find this place. The tea selection is fantastic. They always have super unique daily coffee and tea specials, which means this place never gets old. I highly recommend checking it out sooner than later! read more

Grindhouse Cafe - Grindhouse menu! - Cafes Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

Awesome! Everything I've tried there is awesome, great sandwiches & salads. The coffee is awesome, pour-over, espresso drinks, tea, oh it's all so good! Friendly staff, always helpful and kind. Atmosphere is fantastic, great music, not run of the mill stuff you hear everywhere else. Thanks grindhouse! read more

They have VEGAN FOOD! Nice place, nice staff. Prices are not McDonald's, but then you get what you pay for (i.e. REAL food). Oh yeah, did I mention they have VEGAN food! It's a nice atmosphere with wi-fi. A couple of the entrees are vegan, and a couple more can be made vegan. Not just entrees, but also desserts, if you get there early enough. It's not on my beaten path, but I make my way there once in a while and LOVE IT! I must be one of few people who've not tasted their coffee, but that's because I usually visit early evening for a meal. (Did I mention they have vegan options?) ;-) read more

Good place, friendly staff. If you are into froo-froo pour over coffee they they do that. Good food and cookies.

Nice quiet location in the heart of downtown Griffith. The coffee is excellent and the staff is friendly. They have a variety of sandwiches to choose from which I have yet to try. read more

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So nice to finally find a nice local coffee shop in the region. There's something on the menu for everyone from their loose leaf tea, fruit smoothies, and bold roast coffees. They have breakfast sandwiches and pastries that are also fantastic. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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