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North End Cafe

4.4 (70 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Raymond K.

Greetings! Tucked away in a quiet corner of Lafayette, Indiana lies my next discovered gem to share with you: North End Cafe. Pleasant staff greeted us upon arrival and the genial vibe continued throughout our meal. Props to Paige for great service during an obviously busy Saturday morning. Quaint decor and quality service gave me high hopes that the meal would be a winner, too...and it was! Dishes were served hot and perfectly plated...and the first bite sealed the deal: Delicious! Flavor development and fresh tastes met me bite after bite...excellent in every way! If mild coffee is the way you enjoy your coffee, you'll enjoy their coffee...I prefer a more robust blend and missed it the table with the symphony of other great flavors. The carefully clean dining room and bathrooms tell me that management covers all facets of running a great restaurant...kudos! I'll be sure to return to The North End Cafe in the future and I hope you have a similar experience when you cross through the door for the first time! Until next time...tk

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Alexander C.

I love coming to this place, always so friendly and never ever anything negative or bad.

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Candace T.

It's an interesting-looking place with a variety of seating options, including some people on couches just having coffee. There are also booths and tables available. I counted 5 different rooms. There is a shop selling odds and ends. I took a picture. The service was prompt and knowledgeable but not at all pushy. I'm having the eggs Benedict; my husband had the breakfast burrito with chorizo. I have coffee. My husband has tomato juice. The tomato juice is very nice, and I'm pleased to say the coffee is perfect. Everything was great except for the hollandaise sauce. It wasn't a bad sauce, just not real hollandaise. No problem; it's easily avoided.

Eggs Benedict
Megan F.

We met friends for breakfast and they have a lot of seating and could accommodate larger groups. I ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of potatoes and a cafe latte. The food was decent, and they serve basic breakfast.

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Karen O.

A cute community center annex w/good coffee and decent menu. Not having lights in the hallway leading to the bathrooms is a hazard-- the staff seemed not to care much that it is a hazard. It's farther from Rt 65 than I'd hoped.

Hearty breakfast plate with thick toast. Coffee was the best part.
Andy R.

Same as my previous review. Friendly and attentive staff. Good sized menu with lots of choices and decent bottomless coffee. I find the food very bland but there is hot sauce and ketchup on the table. The vibe is open airy contemporary artsy charm, maybe? The omelette was filling and hearty. The pancakes had a strange texture and taste, maybe it was gluten free or buckwheat batter. The food is three stars and service is four stars. Total score 3.25.

Avocado Toast
Johnny S.

I was next door watching my Son's BB game when we decided to stop in for breakfast, I couldn't imagine it being a gem!. I was blown away the design of its seating area, it had top notch service and delicious food!. Love this place and will be returning for sure!

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Kory H.

This was our first visit to this cafe. The food was very yummy I loved my bananas foster and he loved his breakfast as well. The server was very pleasant and I loved the overall atmosphere. It's very beautiful to look at and very chill environment. Can't wait to come back again!

Samantha B.

Food is really fresh, very well seasoned and cooked Service is super friendly atmosphere is clean, well designed and for those of us who love The Lord... they do t

Denver omelette, home fries and English muffin
Tara T.

As soon as you walk in a bakery case greets you with a variety of sweet treats including muffins and cookies. While you're waiting for a table you can look at the musical decorations and check out the store that's connected to the restaurant and Community Center. The menu has breakfast and lunch options. From omelettes to biscuits and gravy to the thickest, fluffiest pancakes I have ever seen! I was tempted to try the breakfast taco or quesadilla but went with the 3-egg omelette, home fries and an English muffin! Everything was delicious! We splurged at the end of the meal and tried the beignets! They came with a delicious caramel sauce to dip them in. Can't wait to go back and try a few other things on the menu. All the servers were polite, friendly and quick. The prices were very reasonable and a good for a group or for college students!

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Service was excellent, prices were good and food/coffee was better than expected. Would come back!

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Really enjoyed the food and the quick service. I had a croissant sandwich with breakfast potatoes. Delicious!

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Service was wonderful and food was tasty. Altogether the meal was what you'd expect in a mid-American cafe.

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Our food was great and came out quick, Caroline was very nice and did an amazing job. Highly recommend

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Service was excellent! Food was great...I would definitely eat there again! Price was very reasonable!

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Staff friendly, great environment, and food was very good. My new go-to locally for breakfast and lunch. Healthy options as well

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Very beautiful place to eat and the price is amazing, will eat here anytime I get the chance. Food is amazing. And the service is ok.

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Great food and the waitress chrissie was amazing. Nice environment . Love the coffee bar too

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Best gluten-free pancakes & French toast we have ever had!! We'll be back soon! Hidden gem!!

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The food and service here are excellent. I've eaten here many times, and have not been disappointed.

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Nice spot, good food. The atmosphere is fun and a great place to study if you're in need.

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i've never had such a good first time breakfast experience, everything was incredible!!

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