Java House (Vine Street) — Restaurant in West Lafayette

This place has me confused on how the cheapest way to do java beans becomes the most expensive! There is some redemption, a gorgeous and inviting ambience, lovely staff, parking garage nearby, full on variety of cold brews, and loyalty perks attempted but not generous at all. It is expensive, wow, just wow, what sort of high class thick wallet sippers are coming here again and again? Nearly eight bucks for a non-dairy sixteen ounce drink? I have a hunch this place goes first in the next economic crash! Everything is intensely sweet without any espresso notes or balance expected with any sort of latte. The marketing here leads astray due to it all being cold brew while appearing like drip and pressurized brew. Perhaps an easy favorite for the sweet toothed baptized babe yet for actual espresso craft one must venture to Sacred Grounds, Leaps, Fuel, Star City, Eleventh House, Revelle, Wanderlust, even Vienna has more authentic origins. Here the consistency is fair, some seasonal brews give fun dessert treats but prices and serious lack of quality hold me back. No home crafted syrups, it's all that cheap sucrose in plastic pump bottles. There is no way to make cold brew anything but weirdly relaxed coffee. Sure it's sublime in smooth texture and a wild hit of caffeine however should cost less than half the prices...

⭐ 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...

The worst experience I’ve ever had. One they changed their menu to premade frozen foods. I ordered the new egg muffin and took a bite- it was still frozen in the middle. Complained and they put my CONTAMINATED sandwhich back into the shared warmer and reheated it and gave it back. Also the barista with curly hair in a ponytail and a headband was opening creamers with her MOUTH. Like pulling the seals off with her teeth. It took like 30 minutes for a coffee and a premade sandwhich. So bad. I used to love this place but we are never going back. Watch them if you order they clearly have no training in...