This place is lit!…read more The barista know their stuff, are friendly and kind, and are great conversationalist (when you want it). Walt, the owner is exceptional; he shows passion in everything he does and it's clear he cares deeply about his establishment. I have enjoyed several different coffee drinks. The two I'd highlight as perhaps the most original offerings in town are the Quest Coffee Latte (it's made with protein powder) and the hot nitro brew. I personally love the hot nitro. As far as food and snacks, they always have excellent locally sourced goods. I believe they pulling treats from Mama Inez, a local Hispanic bakery and also Scones and Doyles (European bakery). The final highlight I'll mention is the space; it's huge! This coffee shop sits across two store fronts. One side gives study room/university vibes, while the other is more of a traditional shop. So if you want a quiet study area, you have it. If you want the atmosphere of a fully alive coffee shop, you've got it!

Traveling through the area and stopped by on our way back down to the airport. It's hard to come by…read moregood coffee in these small towns and this one is 5 stars! The lattes were delicious, not too sweet and coffee had a nice flavor. We tried some banana bread that was nice and fresh as well. Lovely decor and ambiance with the historic building, plants, and lots of books. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

I needed caffeine and a place to kill some time before a meeting, so I wandered into Wanderlust…read moreCoffee Roasters. Usually, when I don't know what the house drip coffee tastes like, I'll order an Americano, because they tend to be balanced, no matter which coffee shop I'm visiting. My instincts were right! The Americano at Wanderlust is mighty tasty. If you have time to sit a spell, I suggest ordering your coffee "for here" so you can drink it out of a real cup, like a real boy. There are lots of places to sit and sip your stuff, not just in the immediate area, but there's also a separate room across the way with even more seating. That's also where the restrooms are located. Side note: Even if you don't need to use the restroom, you should visit the restroom. It is a sight to behold. I couldn't leave well enough alone and had to get a pastry to go with my coffee. There was this slab-cream-pie-pastry-looking number calling my name from the case. It was very creamy and flaky and rich, and went well with my coffee. No regerts.

I'm so glad I finally visited the downtown location. The coffee is excellent and the service is…read morefast. There are two rooms. One is where the main counter is and you can sit and chat. The other room is on the other side of the lobby and it's the quiet room. It has a library feel and has both tables and soft seating. A great place to work, study or read. I'll be back!

A great way to start the day. The coffee is perfect, and they have the ability to create all those…read moredrinks in decaf versions, something I have found rare in this area. Pasties are lovely and the breakfast sandwich was simple and excellent. The decor in here is fantastic, and it's a comfortable place to hang. Service was friendly and efficient. I love the concept that they share this space with an evening business...so smart. Going to go back pretty much every day we're in the region.

Good coffee and fast service. The latte was made properly and the staff were super friendly!read more

This place was hyped up on Instagram and featured by some Lafayette Indiana wanna-be influencer…read more And I fell for it. Biscuit French toast had great flavor but the texture didn't appeal to me (too dense). Biscuits and gravy were good. Nice sized portion. I was surprised that they didn't have standard simple (classic) syrup for their lattes. Having said that, they did have a nice selection of sugar free syrups. My food and drink were not life-changing nor fabulous. But if you like to keep your business local, give this place a try.

We ended up here randomly because the first place we stopped by didn't have espresso drinks, and we…read morewere told the biscuit company did. We headed down the street to this spot. The downtown is charming, and this place was doing a good morning business with both sit down and carry out. We went to the counter to order coffees, and threw in a biscuit since...why not? Little did we know that the biscuits were huge...ours completely filled a clamshell sandwich box, and was served with some packets of real butter. The coffee was good enough, but the biscuit was definitely a nice treat. The staff was friendly as well. Glad we discovered this spot!

Get the brew-barb!! Cold brew with strawberry rhubarb chocolate flavor. It kinda has milkshake…read moreessence with that satisfying coffee flavor. Was so excited to see another coffee shop pop up on campus. Can't wait to try more drinks. Plenty of space for laptop people and chatters alike.

What happened? Someone please tell me! Indie doesn't seem like it'll make it. The beverages between…read moremyself and my sister the past year, spiced mela, hazzy pumpkin, not good or right at all. The chappie Chai was the worst coffee shop beverage I have ever dipped. Extremely bitter, bland, texture thin and watery yet also a low quality protein powder, grainy, what happened indie? This place used to balance flavors and espresso perfectly, look at my photos from just three years ago! Those were top tier drinks. What has happened? The drinks are now disgusting, prices are pumped even higher, rewards program is a joke. As it goes, go to Sacred Grounds, Leaps, Rèvielle, Vienna, Wanderlust, and my friends Hey Brother opening next spring! I miss the real Indie Coffee.

I ordered the Bananas Foster drink (around $7), which was recommended by both baristas, "if you…read morelike banana." Unfortunately, it was almost pure white like milk, tasted synthetic, and neither I nor my sister could enjoy it. I kindly asked if it could be remade or replaced with something else, but the staff declined and told me in a very condescending way I'd need to pay again if I wanted a different drink. Which is fine, a simple apology would have also worked. That was disappointing on its own, especially since this has been one of my favorite coffee shops and I've brought plenty of friends, neighbors, and even visiting family here to support the business. What truly drops this review to one star, however, was the shocking response I received from one of the employees. She cussed me out, yelled, flipped me off, threatened to call the cops on me, and screamed for me to never come back--all while I had my baby with me. I've never experienced such unprofessional treatment from a business. I can only hope the owner reviews the cameras from this incident and takes the matter seriously. Sadly, I will no longer be returning or recommending this café to others.

Amazing food and drinks, 10/10 would recommend and go back if we are ever in the area!read more

First, the location is great, located in the Purdue Union and Union hotel. Super cute in keeping…read morewith the look of the union and university. I had morning coffee. The coffee is fine. I also had a croissant, which was packaged. meh. The service was friendly and fast. There is seating and workspace in the hotel lobby and the union. More of a a grab-n-go type location.

I stopped by this spot while visiting PMU and was pleasantly surprised! Leaps Coffee is tucked next…read moreto the Union Club hotel. The interior had an upscale feel. The baristas were friendly and made my iced latte quickly. The juices and pastries made in-house looked delicious as well, but I didn't get to try them this visit. There were 3 or so tables around for seating. If I were a Purdue student, I'd definitely visit here often. A lovely spot for coffee all around!

Conveniently located right off the highway, Java House was a great pick to stop and grab some…read morecoffee on the way back to Indy from Chicago. We were greeted by the 2 staff members behind the counter. (I didn't catch their names) But they were super friendly in discussing the menu and giving their thoughts on a variety of drinks I named. Java House has a good sized menu, so be prepared to narrow it down. lol. (I ended up going with the Tedster. As the staff said, it's been rated a customer favorite! I see why now!)The Tedster is a salted caramel latte: available in hot or iced. I got the iced version and it was delicious! It was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. I would definitely order this drink again. The store was clean and they have a few tables inside for customers to sit and enjoy their beverage. They also have pastries as well if you need a quick bite. Overall, great staff, great experience!

Here I am back at Java House thanks to their new app that gives you a free drink on your first…read moreorder. Actually, it's a $10 credit! So I got a breakfast sandwich too! I think I've finally settled into this place although it's out of the way for me to make regular visits. (Note to managers: look at Veterans for your next location.) I had the Pesto Provolone Muffin and it was tasty and fresh. I'm not into the super sweet drinks they serve but a latte with oat milk hits the spot. The interesting thing about Java House is that ALL drinks are made with either cold brew or cold brew concentrate. My latte is made with the concentrate, not espresso. Purists may argue it's not really a "latte" but it does taste like a latte. If I could stop at Java House more often, I would.

Friendly staff, quick service, and really fresh tasty food! Ordered spinach salad and a wood fired…read morepizza with sausage. Both were amazing! Will definitely return!

My go-to place for studying, and absolutely LOVE their Samoa latte!!…read more My other favs: Caesar salad, and the no-meat brick oven pizzas: shitake mushroom, fig and pear, margharita and five cheese