Local Coffee Shops in Northwest Indiana
Looking for the best local and independent coffee shops in Northwest Indiana?
This guide brings together locally owned cafés, artisan roasters, and neighborhood coffee spots across the Region, from Cedar Lake, Crown Point, and Dyer to Valparaiso, Chesterton, Munster, and Michigan City. Whether you’re searching for a cozy place to work, a small-town coffee stop with character, or a locally roasted espresso that supports Northwest Indiana businesses, this list highlights some of the most popular independent coffee shops in NWI.
Northwest Indiana’s coffee scene has grown steadily over the last few years, with a strong mix of third-wave coffee roasters, café-bakery hybrids, and community-focused coffee shops that reflect the identity of each city. This directory is organized by city to make it easy to explore new places near you or plan a coffee-hopping route across the Region.
Northwest Indiana Small and Independent Coffee Shops
Cedar Lake
Sip Coffee House & Artisan Café
9605 Lincoln Plaza Way
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 390-5123
Chesterton
Joe’s Bread
225 S Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 250-2286
Red Cup Café & Deli
115 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-9963
Third Coast Spice Café
761 Indian Boundary Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 728-1777
Crown Point
Bodega
7391 E 109th Ave,
Crown Point, IN 46307
Sip Coffee House & Artisan Café
10841 Broadway
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-9200
Refuge
1150 N Main St.
Crown Point, IN 46307
Small Town Coffee
115 S Main St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 323-3033
Jilly’s Boutique Café
238 S Main St
Crown Point, IN 46307
Dyer
The Daily Drip Coffee Lounge
710 Joliet St
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 227-8555
The Daily Grind Coffee & Ice Cream Shop
10221 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-0173
Griffith
Grindhouse Café
146 N Broad St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-6200
Hammond
219 Grounds
2205 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 803-0197
Cielito Lindo Café
3805 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 466-6293
Highland
Grindhouse Café
3805 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 595-0062
La Porte
A Whole World of Good
711 Lincolnwa
La Porte, IN 46350
Lowell
Old Dog Coffee House
220 E Commercial Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
Michigan City
Fluid Coffee Roasters
518 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 878-1800
Munster
Just Be Coffee Roasters
400 Fisher St, Unit E
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 789-8354
Portage
Schererville
Twin Beans Coffee
2206 US Hwy 41
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 463-1044
Valparaiso
Blackbird Café
114 E Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2811
Fluid Coffee Roasters
74 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 510-1000
Dagger Mountain Roasters
3205 Cascade Dr, Ste F
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 286-6287
The Press (Bookstore + Coffee Bar)
9 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 286-6079
Whiting
IXXA Coffee Roasters & Plant Shop
1720 Calumet Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 232-8138
Cielito Lindo Café
1423 119th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 600-7129
Grindhouse Café
1646 119th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 655-5355
Winfield
Winfield Café
10645 Randolph St
Winfield, IN 46307
(219) 662-0200
If you’re a Northwest Indiana local coffee regular and you spot something that’s changed, closed, or missing from this list, let us know so we can keep this guide accurate and up to date.
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