Uptown Coffee, Tea, and Soda

So great! The people are super nice and the food is even better. The atmosphere is relaxing and the design is so neat. Way better than Starbucks and the prices are so low. I had the Hot Vanilla Mocha and it was super good, I also discovered the best hummus and grilled pita I’ve ever had. Found my home away from home. Highly recommend this to everyone looking for a great place to hangout. –A very happy customer. 2÷25÷16

Well the coffee is good and the prices are reasonable. It is a very popular place I guess that comes with downtown Valparaiso. It is too far out of my way and to dull for regular jaunts. Too bad because it is full of angles.

My favorite place to go for coffee and tea. Their bubble tea is the best in the area. I’ve tried the tea at a couple local shops a few towns over and it just does not compare. The staff is always very friendly. It’s also very clean and open on the inside. I’d give it 10 stars if I could.

This is THE PLACE for a family, for a study group, with friends or your well-​behaved little one, or just to stop in or meet people.
The sandwiches are absolutely amazing — especially with the fresh sauce or spreads. The mini pizzas are great thin crust meals. The portions are good — not extra large but good for the price and extremely high quality.
Coffee is good and smoothies are second to none. A lot of organic and raw ingredients served here.
Home to serious students and those who like a crisp, clean, modern but relaxed environment. I loved it when they put in the fireplace but also loved the art and relaxed environment when they opened. Brought my entire family here or a birthday party and loved it. Stopped in multiple times per month and never had an issue. Sometimes, when it isn’t peak time, or during finals they may be a little short staffed — because they make nearly everything from scratch — but well worth the wait.
This is a place you don’t want to leave! Still, a little pricier than other coffee shops can be, but less pricey than Starbucks for far better quality.

Came in with a friend today to find a place to sit down and grab some good coffee. Love the atmosphere and vibe here. Reasonable price and nice staff.

We got the frappé, strawberry smoothie, spicy chili, and turkey avocado sandwich with potato salad. Everything is fresh and organic and tastes absolutely amazing! Would definitely come again and again

This is one of the pricier cafes in Valparaiso. Despite this, they fail to offer reliable internet access. The food is substandard, and the coffee is maxwell house (for which you will be charged $ 3 a cup).
There’s no parking available unless you have a Valparaiso University parking pass. Even then, you must park across a major thoroughfare, cross on foot against traffic without a pedestrian crossing, to access this location.
Overpriced inconvenience is their specialty.

Great to find this good coffee shop stop in the area.
Good espresso pulled well, flavorful drinks and nice staff. Stop on by and get your coffee fix on.

The food is good, but the service is awful. Don’t refill your coffee or the blonde lady with short hair will yell at you. In fact, just order food and she’ll give you mean looks for doing nothing at all.

I always come here to get my work done. The food is great and I personally love the bubble tea. I like coming here because I don’t have to worry about a parking time limit like in downtown Valpo.

Great little coffee shop in a growing area of Valparaiso. It is nice to go and visit, sit down and talk. They have outdoor seating but can be a bit noisy as Lincolnway can be loud at times.
I love to support the local shops and this one is no different. Well worth the visit and is our go to place now.

This place just really has a great feel. It is my favorite place to hole up in the area. The inside is modern and cheery, the staff is friendly, and the owners make an effort to know your name once they’ve seen you around a bit.
Definitely go for some Ublee soda — it is homemade and on tap. The dark chocolate mocha is also a cup of heaven.
You’ll kick yourself for not stopping in earlier once you go.

This place is awesome. It’s fairly large, seems like it would be more functional than some other coffee shops in the area to have a study group, or meet up with a larger group of friends. They have a patio (that I didn’t sit on being it was –1) and a fireplace inside!
I had an expertly crafted cardamom latte. (The cardamom syrup was made in house) with the most rich, large and gormet chocolate chip cookie. (Also made in house)
Can’t wait to go back and try more things! So good!

Wonderful place to sit and relax. I had their advocado turkey sandwich and homemade potato salad. Both were on point. The atmosphere is perfect and I will definitely be coming back again! The pour over coffee I had was a little too bitter. I think it was probably poured too quickly, but it was good none the less. Still gets 5 stars from me!

Good place for lunch. The salads and sandwiches are very good. I haven’t had anything there that I haven’t liked. It is within walking distance of VU, which is a huge plus. I recommend the voodoo chicken salad. It’s delicious.

Uptown’s menu is nearly all made in-​house: scones, soups, sandwiches, sodas and more. All of the teas are hand selected and organic. They know the teas as well and can make a good recommendation for you.
The proprietors are committed to a friendly ambience and you can feel it when you walk in the door. The employees are friendly as well, making the whole experience a good one.
Uptown is my go-​to place for lunch, and when I need a change of pace to get some work done with their wifi.

Uptown is a very functional place for any and all to relax, chat or study. Their staff is knowledgeable with their products and also have some great suggestions for new combinations to try. They’re reasonable with price and have great quality! Also the underestimated ice creams are worth trying. Featuring a new artist every once in a while, they cater to variety not only in the menu but also in environment. See/​taste/​meet someone new at this perfectly located place.
Well back to Uptown… my Earl Grey with Vanilla calls :)

The food is a bit overpriced but I have a feeling that it has something to do with the location (right next to the University). They have a rather extensive tea selection which is awesome. The service is so-​so.

I’ve been to Uptown Coffee a few times since moving here. Here’s what I love about the place… the ambience is excellent. I really want to plant myself there for awhile with a cup of coffee and wifi. I have not been disappointed with the coffee (It’s hard to have a coffee joint with mediocre coffee). It’s not Intelligentsia but it’s certainly solid.
What I do love are the scones — the toffee scone and the cinnamon scone. I think they are made in house and they are excellent. I’ll try more of the pastries in the future.
I’m trying to make this my hang out place one morning out of the week!

I was a part time resident of Valpo (a week or so a month) for two years while my boyfriend/​fiancé (now husband) was in grad school. I got to know the town reasonably well and drove around on my own while he was in class or at work.
This place wasn’t here then, and while the coffeehouse I frequented then is gone, Uptown is a worthy replacement.
First, they clearly love their coffee. You can get it drip brewed, chemex brewed, french press, espresso, however you like it. They also have a very extensive tea menu. I got a café au lait with a delightful Mexican chiapas blend.
Second, the food looks great. My mom and I had some gelato, courtesy of Black Dog, and it was super-​dreamy-​awesome. I totally cheated on my no-​sugar diet, but man, it was worth it.
Third, the atmosphere is lovely. Couches, tables, comfy chairs, a fireplace… the outside isn’t that pretty (liquor store across the street, parking lot outside) but who cares, the inside is quite nice.
And to top it off, the staff was super-​friendly and helpful.
Please stick around, Uptown. I want you to be here the next time I’m in town.
Edit: We loved it so much we came back for lunch! The food menu has a nice variety of sandwiches, wraps, flatbread, quiche and more. I had a wonderful veggie wrap that came with kettle chips; my mom enjoyed her quiche and side salad. Yummy.