Restaurants in West Lafayette

“Great service from Ashlyn”

“****Edit: Somehow my "does NOT recommend" was changed to "recommends". I do NOT recommend for group gatherings.*** I made a reservation for a work party and was told they do not like to book reservations on Friday nights, especially for parties larger than 12. That was right around what I was expecting; although, I may have had a few more. I made sure to get RSVPs from folks so I could pivot to a different location and cancel, if necessary. We ended up having 11 folks total in our party, so it worked out. The Bryant sent me a text the day before the reservation to ask that we keep the reservation limited to 2 hours or less (this would have been nice to know when I had booked ~3 weeks prior). Move to the day of: I got there around 20 minutes early thinking they could seat me at the table, if it was ready, or at least seat me right at 6 pm, since that was the time the reservation was for. The hostess informed me that they would not seat me until at least half of my party was there; so, I went to the bar area and had a drink while I waited for other folks to arrive. The bar staff was friendly and prompt. I closed out my tab for the one drink and moved back to the hostess area around 5:50, when I expected other folks to start arriving. I sat on the couch, and the first few folks started trickling in. I informed them of what I was told, and we waited until there were 7 of us there before I approached and told the hostess that over half of us were present (around 5:59). There was another woman at the hostess stand, whom I'm assuming was a manger with the way she was moving about the establishmen, who asked me when I expected the rest of our party to arrive. I told her I expected everyone there within a few minutes. She informed me that they would start getting waters on the table and then they would seat us. I found this a little odd; but, it wasn't a deal breaker. We ended up being seated about 10 minutes after our reservation was scheduled for. Again, I am flexible and understand that plans might need adjustments from time to time. Maybe they hadn't put the tables together yet, for all I knew. We got seated and the waitress got our drink and appetizer orders in. The waitress did a good job taking care of the large party and did what I needed her to with the bill (splitting it into two bills). Our food was delicious and the drinks were good. She was observant and was quick to get boxes for us as meals were finished. There were a couple desserts ordered: they arrived quickly and were delicious. Plates were being cleared around 7:50. A few folks may have wanted to order another drink or two; however, the lady manager proceeded to stop at our table around 7:53 to tell us they had another reservation at 8 and we needed to leave. Had they not delayed seating us and gave us a full 2 hours, I likely would not be leaving this review. I found the management rude for the amount of money that they were making in the hour and 45 minutes that we were there (over $550 was spent). In my opinion, kicking customers out of a dining establishment is not a good way to keep business. Although the wait staff and food was overall good, I do not intend on booking another group event at The Bryant: nor can I recommend it to anyone looking to book larger group events.”

“Great service . Mediocre foods .”

“Best potstickers I’ve ever had!! Amazing service! Got the bento box for lunch! This is easily my favorite new restaurant!”

“I got a mango slushie because I love mango flavored anything and I always end up getting the mango teas at boba shops. My roommate got a strawberry slushie with milk foam as well. I liked it, as it was not too sweet and tasted good!”

“Great catfish --my favorite -- but it is ALL GREAT”

“Great people, we really appreciate your support”

“I highly recommend the Taiwan Oolong Milk Tea! As a Taiwanese, I can say the quality is just like what I enjoy back home. The staff are friendly, and the overall experience was excellent!”

“The Whittaker is a wonderful inn! Their food is amazing, and their owners are incredibly nice and welcoming!”

“Best Korean food in Lafayette. I want to go back this weekend!!”

“The food was really good, it came out quickly, and the workers were nice. I definitely plan on coming again”

“I've last visited this store when I graduated Purdue in 2005. Same delicious food, and kind staff. They even double wrapped my sandwiches for me so I could make it back to Chicago, and they were still warm!!!”

“Tried the Wang Chuan grilled whole fish, the hot pot and the rice cake. The hot pot's seasoning was good. Also the gravy of the fish curry was good too. However, the peppercorn's flavor was too strong. The rice cake was a good dessert to end with.”

“Tried your cookies last night for the first time which came highly recommended by my kids. I got a dozen of the chocolate chunk. They were amazing”

“Best Korean food in Lafayette. I want to go back this weekend!!”

“Came by the other day and couldn’t decide what to order, Lina recommended the black & gold and it was delicious, will definitely come back for the kind workers and good vibes”

“Extremely fast service for as busy as they were”

“Wonderful food, and great service! Brayden was so attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend!”

“Cannot give this place enough praise! I would go everyday if I could afford to do that. Took my kids and they loved it. Be warned we could not finish it. Took it home for the next day.”

“Best ramen I’ve tried in the area so far. The rich tonkatsu ramen is my go-to. Vegetarian ramen selection is also good; I recommend the shoyu ramen for its unique and bright taste.”

“We had the best experience thanks to our server Alyssa. She was so helpful and kind. She told us a lot about the restaurant’s history. The food was fantastic. Great experience!”

“The best place I’ve eaten in forever! This place is a must! Go here ask for Alex and he’ll steer you right!”

“You walk in and fill up your bowl with whichever ingredients you like. Then it is priced based on weight and you select a broth. Don't forget your choice of noodles when you fill your bowl. There is also a station where you can make meat dipping sauce or just add it to your soup.

It's delicious every time, and I really enjoy picking new items since they have interesting meat and veggie choices. The service is quick, and it has a cozy vibe inside. The only thing I do not like is that the tall chairs are very narrow. 3/4 of my friend group had issues sitting down because of the narrow seats. I have birth giving hips, you know haha.

Definitely come and check out this spot. You also better know how to use chopsticks.”

“Enjoyed having gypsy Joe travel to Monticello for a community event. I love the variety of having a hot drink in the morning when it was cold outside and a cool drink when it warmed up in the afternoon. Ordered and will be getting again: SOUL SOOTHER Hot Cocoa Gypsy Fuel LOVE POTION”

“We got 3 different pies and they were all amazing! We will definitely be making this our go to pizza joint here in Westfield. So excited to welcome Pizza Uncommon to the area!”

“This is my wife and I’s favorite restaurant in the Greater Lafayette area. #1!! We regularly go for brunch. Drinks are amazing. Out door seating area is very nice. I’ve never had an unpleasant experience here and have even had conversations with other patrons while enjoying the patio area.”

“They were the only place open for ramen on New Year's Eve, I really enjoyed the veggie option. So thankful for a good vegetarian option, the portion sizes were enormous, and the people were very friendly. Food was prepared quickly, would definitely visit again.”

“The kindness was unmatched here! We got lucky and Purdue's running back, Devin Mockobee, happened to be signing cards and they gave my boys free meals! After we ate our yummy pizza, an understanding team member helped walk our pizzas to the car so I could hold little hands in the parking lot. Grateful for the good food and great people.”

“Great food, reasonable prices, very clean!”

“Vienna is a pillar for community and inclusion in West Lafayette. The owner treats customers like family and all are welcome. I can’t imagine my hometown without this place.”

“The food was very delicious and the staff members were incredible”

“Great, friendly service. Tons of flavors, Delicious ice cream.”

“Me encantó la comida y el servicio ❤️ 100% recomendado.”

“The atmosphere is Soo chill.. the employees are all attentive and accommodating. Everything I've eaten, whether it be their burgers or fries or wings, they have all been on point and delicious! How cool to finish your meal with light and sweet funnel cake fries or enjoying a cold beer. I highly recommend their Trivia Night on Wednesdays and also All Star Karaoke and Bingo on Tuesdays starting at 8:30😎”

“I've lived here my whole life and have passed this place probably a hundred times and have only recently gone and oh my god what a gem! Way better than Chipotle and Moe's and so much cheaper. The building is such a step back in time too aesthetic wise. The staff is also very kind and fun! It's my girlfriend's and my new spot for sure!”

“Must Try!!!! If you're anywhere near one of the locations, visit this amazing ice cream shop frequently. My favorite is the 9 scoop mini variety selection option (which was beyond Remarkable)”

“This food is AMAZING! So healthy and wonderfully spiced & flavorful. This place is criminally underrated on campus. If you are into Mediterranean/ middle eastern food the food is phenomenal. Reasonably priced as well compared to other on campus options!”

“Near Purdue University campus and hence it is a place where students hang out. I went with the grand kids. The ambience is nice. The desert is wonderful. It is a popular place”

“We found this gem during our visit to West Lafayette and definitely one of the best ice creams we had. The ice creams tasted so fresh and amazing taste. They got more than 30 flavors and lot of items to choose from. They dont offer samples, but the scoops are generous. We can see lot of locals out there. The store is well maintained and clean. The staff is friendly and patient. It is 15 to 20 minutes' drive from Lafayette hotel area but definitely worth the drive.
Sufficient parking shared with other shops on this small strip mall. They have indoor and outdoor seating too. Perfect stop for a hot day and grab an ice cream!! Definitely worth trying this spot dont miss out.”

“We got 3 different pies and they were all amazing! We will definitely be making this our go to pizza joint here in Westfield. So excited to welcome Pizza Uncommon to the area!”

“Fantastic food. Kind of bummed about all the disposable containers and Styrofoam plates. But the place was clean and lively. We had saag paneer, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic fried rice and eggplant curry. They were all delicious and the portions were huge. We will have leftovers for days.”

“Fresh and delicious food. 100% recommend”

“wonderful food and staff are friendly and helpful”

“This restaurant is amazing, I’ve been to this place before but took my husband there tonight and it was the best still today. We really enjoyed the food and the service, we give this place 10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great service and excellent food.”

“My friend and I were at Homestead for lunch today. Our first time. And now our favorite place. Freshest salad bar with all the fixings and more! Dessert was fabulous too. Clean, friendly, and delicious to boot. You can also purchase frozen meals, pies, cookies, sauces, pretzels, etc al. and continue enjoying in privacy of own home. Definitely a place for ladies ( and gents) who like to lunch.”

“The atmosphere was very friendly & relaxing. Greeted at the door with a welcoming smile. Our waitress was very attentive & had great customer service! The food was brought out really fast & it was plentiful & delicious! The menu had something for everyone! If your trying to watch your carbs & want something good. Try the smothered grilled chicken!”

“We love this place! Best sushi in town!”

“Divine! Taro milk tea is so good, seems above average ingredients, fresh milk and tangy taro. Very expensive for tea overall hoping they bring out a rewards program, Thai tea was sadly not up to Tsaocaa standards. Am missing Miss Sugars Oreo shake, maybe can find a similar treat here, we have been twice and loved most everything so far. Tiramisu was tasty. They need bigger desserts for groups to split. Excellent location with annoying parking but is free after seven, I do see myself plopping down this fall for the outdoor seating and trying more on the menu.”

“Easily the strongest coffee program in Lafayette, in terms of bean selection (including a fun co-ferment?!), drinks, barista training, and equipment. Visited multiple times over the course of a week and they nailed the drinks and the service every time.

Beans are roasted in Carmel, IN and are done fully in-house. They are neither private labelling nor do they roast via bellwether.

Cortados and pourovers were on point and served in real glassware, rather than just to-go cups. I wish the Colombia pourover had more extraction, but the other pourovers were still prepared well.

The shop does not feel like a library, despite being study/work friendly. You can have conversations without it being awkward. Modern third-wave shop vibes.

The location on Google Maps takes you to the rear of the shop, as a heads up. There’s ample parking in the rear lot.”

“First time here and we will be back. Wendy, our server was so pleased we came in. Her husband greeted us as well. There were three in our party. We started with som delicious jasmine tea while we looked over the menu with soooooo many selections it was hard to choose! I had an appetizer of fried pork dumplings and General Tso’s Chicken, my wife has broccoli chicken and our friend ha cashew nut chicken. Each mill was served with either white or fried rice and your choice of a spring roll or crab Rangoon. There was a light lunch group of diners. Wetool our time and spent nearly 2 hours eating, sipping tea, eating and conversation. Wendy was very attentive to us and even offered another pot of tea for us! It appears the clean and attractive dining area will sear about 40 people with booth style seating as well as tables for four and a couple round tables for six. Planning our next visit!”

“Very delicious , fresh and beautiful sushi! Staffs are sweet. Fast service and delivery”

“OBSESSED. Not only are the new owners incredible but their menu is DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS!!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. TEAS 10/10, SHAKES 10/10, PROTEIN BITES 10/10, COFFEES 10/10!! So yeah I would say go try them out.”

“Always clean and friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Staff are the best!”

“Fun drive up experience with great food and root beer’”

“Falafel wrap was good and filling. It was more flavorful with spicy garlic on the side. The spicy garlic sauce is my new favorite take on this sauce!! The space is a little small so don’t necessarily plan to eat there. Very clean spot with friendly staff!”

“Stopped for a coffee, no problems there.

Edit: Fast and professional communication has convinced me that the problems I encountered were a rare fluke, and I agree with the shared policies related to my concerns. Thank you Java House Team.”

“I see that they have some bad reviews previously, but we had a really good experience. The people were very pleasant, the food was tasty, everything was prepared quickly, and it was a clean and lovely environment. We got takeout, and everything was so nice we plan to visit again.”

“Absolutely wonderful and great service”

“My daughter is a student at Purdue and we celebrated her 21st birthday there on Tuesday. Staff was great, the food was very good. She had a great Birthday dinner!! Thank you for helping her celebrate!”

“Excellent Partnership and Professionalism. Business - Business

We recently collaborated with Wolfies on a interior paint project and were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and communication.

The result was a positive outcome and refreshed interior. We look forward to working with them again!”

“STAFF WAS ACCOMMODATING PRODUCT CONSISTENT I'M A CONSUMER 4 TIMES A WEEK NATIONALLY THANKS”

“Small, no frills restaurant with great food. Love the plane DOSA with tomato chutney.
Found out today that the owner used to own spice nation down in indianapolis. For many years, it was one of my favorite indian vegetarian restaurants. Looking
forward to working my way through the menu. Samosas were tasty as well.”

“We got to try out Frank’s at the Hendricks Country fair! We got the special and WOW! So good! My little kiddos loved the chicken fries too. **Also loved that they had ICE cold water on a HOT day at the fair! 🧊 Hope they come back year after year!”

“Fuel is awesome. I spent over 5 years at Purdue and Fuel on Northwestern Ave was a fixture throughout my PhD. So much so that it earned an honorable mention in the acknowledgements section of my thesis. The coffee is always great and so is the food. I have bought many packs of beans from them too (emphasis on the word many). I was back in West Lafayette this weekend for the commencement and had lunch there with my parents. As always, the food was delicious. Whenever I come back to West Lafayette, I'll be back at Fuel for at least a coffee and Zucchini bread. I urge you to do the same.”

“This place is awesome! I highly recommend for anyone looking for a sweet treat while on campus. Every thing was clean, organized, and the staff were very friendly.”

“My favorite local bubble tea shop. Their drinks and rolled ice cream are delicious. Their cakes look excellent as well.”

“I came recently for the Ohio state game and I had never been before and it was a fast paced great choice! Molly was so kind and helped me and my family (who are not first English speakers) so patiently get our food and helped carry drinks to a table!

Boiler up Hammer Down, definitely coming here again”

“I have LOVED hot box for over four years now. I’ve always received amazing friendly service that makes it feel very local. The pizza is always hot and out quick, it truly has made my college experience better!! Also I LOVE the cups.”

“wonderful food and great service”

“The community is so lucky to have a spot for mochi donuts! They are so chewy (in a good way) and tasty and their flavor variety is amazing! The service is always friendly and the donuts always taste fresh. If you’ve never tried mochi donuts before, you should definitely check them out! And if you have…then you already know how delicious they are haha”

“The atmosphere was great!! Alivia K had FABULOUS customer service!! She was very helpful... she also told me what her favorite thing was there!! She was very EXCITED!! Looked as if she loves her job! Dedication is a great thing!! Definitely going to return.”

“Centrally located dining hall. Specializes in different meats, so a good place if you like brisket, steak, burgers, etc. They also have very good pasta dishes. Only downside is that they are not as vegetarian and vegan friendly as some of the other dining courts on campus.”

“Great place to study and meet friends”

“I always love their shaved ice since I was 15, I'm 35 now 😊”

“Best Milktea in town! Highly recommend”

“5 stars food was so good.staff were helpful. Very clean. Fast service.”

“⭐ My favorite coffee shop on campus! ⭐
Best coffee and the friendliest staff. Here are some drinks I’ve tried and loved (or my friend did!):

☕ Iced Latte with Vanilla Syrup – A true classic that never disappoints. The beans are smooth and flavorful. Definitely my go-to once I’ve tried everything else on the menu!

🍮 Cloudy Salted Caramel – A little on the sweeter side for me, but my friend loved it. Perfect if you like dessert-style drinks.

🍵 Dubai Chocolate Matcha – Unique and highly recommended if you enjoy pistachio-like flavors. I absolutely love this one ❤️

🍫 In a Minute – One of their signatures. Dark chocolate + cinnamon + espresso = perfection. The cinnamon blends so well—cinnamon lovers, this one’s for you!”

“I got chocolate custard this afternoon, amazing as always! I also love to see that they have designated parking for veterans.”

“Great food - great people! Come in and see for yourself!”

“Son had a sub and we ordered two types of pizza. Great atmosphere and pizza.”

“We just visited for the first time! Loved everything about it, especially Stephanie, she made us feel super welcome and always made sure our drinks were cold ❤️”

“The Purdue Mellos ordered Breakfast for their recent pregame tailgate. 24 orders. Ordering in advance was super easy and the staff and management was super accommodating of vegetarian and allergy orders. So many options to choose from. Pick up no problem either as our order was ready and not one item wrong or missing. It is often hard to find a place to order so early as we had a 9 am start time. We highly recommend The Country Cafe... West Lafayette. We will be back again~”

“We've eaten at this location twice now as it's close to Purdue. The restaurant is new, clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Our experiences have been great with no complaints and it's become our go-to spot. I'd highly recommend this location for a quick bite.”

“Phenomenal atmosphere Phenomenal food Phenomenal coffee This is a must try”

“Great place to study and meet friends”

“I live nearby to this Chinese restaurant and have done pick up for my family of 8 a couple dozen times or more over the years. They have good and very good food depending on what you order and although inflation has made them seemingly a bit pricey every restaurant that I have gone to has gone up, so I will say it has "relatively" good pricing. They are friendly and have always accommodated our orders for non-spicy (kids) and no sesame (allergy in the family). They are one of the three locals we frequent and my favorite of the three.”

“A fun place to spend your afternoon or evening! Before visiting, it was a little confusing to try figuring out how this location worked and what to expect.All Wined Down is connected to All Fired Up (two separate entrances but the same building with a door connecting the two inside).You can choose to visit the "All Fired Up" side of the business and only paint your ceramic piece or you can pick out your piece and sit on the "All Wined Down" side and enjoy wine (by the bottle or glass) and/or cheese platters while you paint your ceramic piece.We arrived on a Saturday as soon as All Wined Down opened, and spent 3 hours there (the time flies by). Unfortunately, they had sold out of the cheese plates the night before so we were unable to buy any food. There is a selection of wine (sadly no beer) that is decently priced.It would have been nice to see a partnership with local wineries and breweries (for example Wildcat and Thieme and Wagner Brewing Co).There is a large selection of ceramic items to choose from and every color you could think of for your creations. The staff is all very friendly and knowledgeable and you don't feel rushed to complete your piece.Items are ready a week later and they will hold them for several months in case you aren't able to return that quickly to the area.It also would be nice to have the option of high top tables for those customers who are taller, so you don't have to hunch over the table for such a long time.Overall, a great experience and we will be returning with friends to create more pieces.”

“i love it sm i went to it for this GERI summer camp purdue as a star and they had so much good food. healthy options, desserts, dietary restrictions, etc ???????”

“Delicious foods and a wide selection for everyone in the family; salad, noodle, rice, soup, curry, and much more. Pictures of two delicious dishes: Moo Ping & Mango Salad (not the actual portions—I combined them at home.)”

“One of the few places that is open till 1am everyday. Super good when you just want to come back and have a late bought snack is meal. Good selection of sandwiches here too.”

“Sat outside and the atmosphere was lovely. Gave a 4 on atmosphere only due to the interior being too hollow and noisy. Food was great and my over medium eggs were cooked to perfection. Customer service was very friendly and efficient.”

“Delicious!!! 10/10 recommend !! Amazing food ! And best spring rolls ever !!”

“It's one of the more mid-dining courts on campus. Big plus side to this dining court is that it offers Sunday brunch (it is one of the only dining locations open on Sunday mornings)”

“The employees here are always very nice and remember all the guys in our construction crew. No matter how busy it gets, their attitudes don't change. The food comes out pretty quick and is always made well. No mistakes, fresh, and doesn't fall apart.”

“Remy (I really hope I'm spelling her name right) was an amazing barista at this location. She was able to accommodate me and went above and beyond in her service. She was so sweet and kind when she didn't have to be. She deserves a raise! Wonderful experience and an even more wonderful barista.”

“A great student-filled atmosphere. The food can be hit or miss so check the menu ahead of time. Most days though you will find something to please your palate. Soak in the campus vibe when you are there.”

“While in town attending a class on campus for the FDA, we didn't have transportation to take us off campus to eat so we ventured into this little on-campus food hall. I was pleasantly surprised to see they had poke options and ordered my go-to poke choices. OMG. So, so good. Everything was fresh, well portioned, outstanding.”

“Amazing 😉 lol. So glad that it feels you when your hungry”

“Ordered a rare steak and actually received a rare steak, huge thing for a Midwest restaurant. The steak butter they used was great as well. Salad was fresh, no water in the bottom, or soggy lettuce. Staff was extremely pleasant. 10/10 experience. I drive past hunters all the time, and actually had time to stop in this afternoon, will be back for sure.”

“We brought a larger group in today, which included 7 kids. The staff was so friendly and patient. We had one absolutely lovely member of the team bring crayons and coloring pages for all the kids with a big warm smile and told us she tried to find the best pages for them. I wish I would have gotten her name because she was so wonderful!”

“The wonderful young lady at the register was such a delight today. A gentleman in front of us was struggling to push the buttons on the machine and didn’t know how to use the app. She so kindly assisted him with great patience, without hesitation.”

“Excellent pizza and excellent service! Upon ordering, I found they knew what I wanted better than I did. They were very helpful and patient, making apt suggestions. This team was obviously very busy but they busted their butts and executed on our very large, last-minute order very efficiently and courteously. Vegan options are amazing and once they realized it was my granddaughter’s birthday, they brought her out a complimentary cookie! Great group! Great experience!

Dietary restrictions: Great vegan options!”

“Piano bar is good, sometimes they have a mechanical bull.”

“My barista, Liza did an incredible job with my drink. Even tho it was complicated and not technically on the menu, it was the best ever. Thanks Liza! Made my day!”

“We always receive excellent service here, and the food & drinks never disappoint. I usually dine in for their half-off appetizers special, but this time I decided to try the mac and cheese with chicken tenders and it was absolutely delicious. Our bartender was friendly, attentive, and made sure our glasses were never empty. Another great experience!”

“As the premier college bar at Purdue, this is a must visit and you could even call it a landmark of sorts. Expect it to be super crowded and long lines on weekend nights. Totally worth it.”

“I’m from Baton Rouge. It’s always nice to get some canes.”

“I thought the food was good, and the prices were fair. They have parking right out front and I was able to find a spot. The staff is helpful enough. However, I tried to order a drink, and they never waited on me, which is why I’m leaving 4 stars rather than 5.”

“Quick courteous staff. Clean dining area and bathrooms.”