Just Love Coffee Cafe - Carmel, IN — Restaurant in Carmel

So sorry to give the place a bad review. I am passing through town and figured I would stop by for coffee. The place looked so cute and smelled good. However I stepped in and was informed they were closed for a photo shoot which I totally understand. What is unacceptable is — they treated it as if it was my fault that I did not know they were closed and physically pushed me out! There was NO sign up saying they were closed— to any onlooker it looked like they were up and running with baked goods in the display case and all. I was on a phone call. My daughter’s dance teacher had been unable to reach me earlier and did not know my husband was supposed to pick her up and he was going to run late. They just managed to reach me as I stepped in the store and I just needed few seconds to finish my sentence and then I would step out but they just literally aggressively pushed me out. Zero apologies. Everything they said to me was all about justifying why the way the handled the situation was ok. A little courtesy would have gone a long way— I just needed like 3 seconds to finish my sentence on the phone! Anyways just visiting my sister here for the weekend and me and my sister will never step a foot in...

A new coffee shop on Old Meridian in Carmel, just across from Meijer and right by Condado Tacos and several other restaurants.

Good cold brew. Has a full menu of coffee/espresso drinks.

The food menu features waffles and other waffle creations…I’ve had the sausage egg and cheese ‘biscuit’ twice now. Very tasty though ‘biscuit’ is a bit misleading - it’s actually more of a stuffed waffle sandwich type creation, and served with a side of dipping sausage gravy. Certainly better offerings than the microwaved breakfast sandwiches from strbx - though the food prices are more expensive. Coffee prices seem about the same as other popular stores

The menu also has a variety of lunch items too which I have not yet tried.

The space is light and airy, easy to spread out and is not super busy. Seems to have a slow but steady flow of customers. Easy listening background music. Generally very pleasant, very clean.

Very friendly staff.

There is also a back room that can been reserved for small meetings and gatherings which looks like a really nice option for work or casual gatherings.

Highly recommend as a great alternative to the...

I avoided this restaurant for years. I have a confession. I have a weakness for waffles. This shop had several waffle options that looked enticing, and the only way to avoid temptation safely was not to try them.

But a meeting was required, and this was the place chosen, and I was really hungry. I tried the Womletter, Womelette, which includes eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese, onions, and peppers, all mixed into the waffle and served with sour cream or salsa. It sounds strange, but it ended up being really good!

The service was excellent, and the decor was open and bright. They have outdoor seating, and it's usually quiet and relaxed so it makes a great space to meet and have a conversation.

There was a good reason I avoided this place. Now that I know the food is really good, I find myself patronizing Just Love Coffe Cafe way more than I planned. While I hope you try this restaurant please be aware that if waffles call to you, you may find yourself wandering into this shop more often than you planned, and that's not necessarily...