I have always wanted to stop by this place on my summer walks. Owner Breanne Zolfo doesn't open…read moreher shop until 7am and I'm usually on my return walk. Today I made an exception and what a surprise I got. I sat outside with my dog Zeke, not knowing that friendly dogs are allowed inside (and they aren't required to drink coffee!). I ordered my usual cappuccino with hazelnut and stayed outside with Zeke, enjoying the sights and sounds of downtown Crown Point. My coffee was flavored with just the right amount of hazelnut and sweetness. I googled Ms Zolfo and found out she made national news for the goodness she spreads. Inspirational words are written on each coffee sleeve and she encourages people to spread it forward. She had a steady stream of customers while I was there. Most order their coffee to go. I chatted with her during a pause in customers and she revealed that she was hit hard during the covid pandemic and just recently re-opened the dining area, although she still hasn't brought back her food menu. The back wall is now full of cards and letters from customers who have thanked her for helping them. The little coffee shop truly is an uplifting place to start one's day.

Quaint corner coffe shop with a conscious, free library and food donation boxes. Inside local…read morecraftpersons sell goods. They also collect goods needed in the community (check the "week's needs" on the black board). They brew kindness & community love. Check it out.

The food and drinks are wonderful! Cute cafe to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. The service was…read morevery good too! I highly recommend this place!

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.

Very nice place . Staff is welcoming . The scones are excellent. I got a large drip coffee . It is…read morevery good . My wife had s blueberry scone . Loved it.

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.

The grind house is a very hip but local coffee house. The menu has several food options sandwich's…read moreand breakfast. Closes at 7pm how great is that!!!! I can get my late night coffee fix. The employees are very nice but they were so crowded and the food orders pushed the coffee order back a bit!!!! No where to wait for your order just get out of the way LOL! Very community conscious

This place has been one of my favorite places to go to on the weekends for lunch. The staff are…read morereally nice. There's hardly any wait to get order. The drinks and food are really good. Good size portions. The ambiance has a relaxed rocker/artsy type of vibe. I like the menu written a big chalkboard as soon as you walk into the place. My go-to drink is the iced Mocha latte. My go-to food is the pulled pork sammich. This visit I had the iced Mocha latte and the Beef bomb sammich, which were good. The sammich has lots of roast beef slices, blue cheese crumbles, horseradish cheddar cheese sauce, caramelized onions, and arugula mix on a chiabatta bread. The blue cheese and horseradish cheddar are not overpowering. I'll definitely be back soon!

Love love love that this place has latte flights. They have seasonal lattes and a limited food menu…read moreas well. I got a pumpkin muffin that was ok. The interior is spacious and nice. Very nice addition to the Dyer foodscape.

It's easy to miss but definitely worth a stop by. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The…read morechocolate chip cookie was delicious. Ordered a coffee flight since i was indecisive. There's a lot of space, some actual tables with chairs and another area with couches and comfier chairs. Signed up for rewards, can't wait to be back and try more! They also have a wide menu of non-coffee beverages.

After leaving the doctors office, my husband and I stopped here for a cup of coffee. What attracted…read moreus was the cabin exterior and overall persona. It looks cozy, comfortable, and inviting. I ordered a medium cup of coffee with Stevia and cream and a blue berry lemon cookie. The server was friendly and accommodating. Oh, my goodness was the coffee delicious! The coffee was fresh and fragrant. I plan on eating the cookie after dinner. I know it will be delicious, too. Yep, I will be back.

First time here. Very cute, small coffee drive thru. I love the Decore, and the menu is pretty…read morelarge. They might want to update the intercom system just because we had a small problem with them hearing our other. With that being said, the drinks we did get were pretty good and good size for the price, but I'm not sure if they were the correct drinks we ordered. Might try again if in the area.

From the menu, the person taking my order to the barista that checked me out, everything was…read moreGreat!!!

Terrible! Just got a caramel drink through the drive through that came with caramel drizzle, and I…read moreasked for no whip, which you think they'd still put the caramel drizzle on my drink, they did not. After asking for the drizzle, they continued to add caramel syrup. Clearly seems this place cares more about speed than catering to customers. They also did not give me a straw. I will never be coming here again.

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!

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.

Stopped by The Sip in Cedar Lake on a Monday since my go-to, Cedar Lake Kitchen, was closed…read more Unfortunately, the experience was just okay. I ordered the egg sandwich, which arrived missing some of the listed ingredients. They were brought out later, but it definitely took away from the overall experience. The Thai tea was far too milky for my taste, and the coffee was just average--nothing particularly exciting or memorable. On top of that, the seating was very uncomfortable, which made it hard to relax and enjoy the meal. Overall, not a terrible visit, but not a place I'd rush back to. With a few improvements to food consistency, drink quality, and seating comfort, it could be much better.

Honestly, this might be my new overall fave coffeeshop in the region. Crown Point is about a half…read morehour drive for me, but it was worth it to give this place a try. My husband had the Doncaster - Salted Butterscotch Oat Draft Cold Brew, and I had the Voodoo - Peanut Butter Chocolate Espresso Latte ($6.50 each). Both were very tasty although my husband's needed a good stir since a lot of the flavoring had settled at the bottom. I was looking at the paper menu when I ordered, so I thought the Gold Rush ($9) was a really interesting bagel when it's actually a bowl of oatmeal. A bit disappointing. My husband had the Avocado Toast ($9), a solid breakfast option. The interior is very nice with ample seating. Can't wait to make it out to CP again and have another opportunity for coffee at Fluid.

Another amazing visit to my favorite NWI coffee shop. They always hit the mark and today was no…read moreexception.