Highest-rated cafes in Elkhart, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Elkhart using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#23. Chocolate Cafe
- Rating: 2.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4667 Progress Dr SBN International Airport South Bend, IN 46628
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Cafes, Chicken Wings
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#22. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 201 N US-131 Suite K-1 Ste K-1 Three Rivers, MI 49093
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#21. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 3.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 103 N. Dixie Way Roseland, IN 46637
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#20. Biggby Coffee
- Rating: 3.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 308 W Cleveland Rd Granger, IN 46530
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#19. South Bend Chocolate Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 122 S Michigan South Bend, IN 46601
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Cafes
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#18. BIGGBY COFFEE
- Rating: 3.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 195 County Rd 6 Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#17. Syracuse Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 607 N Huntington St Syracuse, IN 46567
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#16. Maple Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 68867 M 62 Edwardsburg, MI 49112
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#15. Allie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2323 Mishawaka Ave South Bend, IN 46615
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#14. Yellow Cat Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 808 E Colfax Ave South Bend, IN 46617
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#13. Lincolnway Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2524 Lincolnway W Mishawaka, IN 46544
- Categories: Cafes
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#12. Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2320 S Nappanee St Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#11. Evans Sidewalk Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 216 E Vistula St Bristol, IN 46507
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#10. Nikki's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 126 E Ferry St Berrien Springs, MI 49103
- Categories: Cafes
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#9. Broadway Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 158 S Bdwy St Cassopolis, MI 49031
- Categories: Cafes
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#8. Sway Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 527 E Colfax Ave South Bend In 46617 South Bend, IN 46617
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#7. CORN CRIB CAFE
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 0920 N SR 5 Shipshewana, IN 46565
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. The General Deli & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 609 E Jefferson Blvd South Bend, IN 46617
- Categories: Cafes, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Chicory Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 114 W 1st St Mishawaka, IN 46544
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. Union Coffee House & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 115 E Front St Buchanan, MI 49107
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
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#3. Purple Porch Co-op
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 123 N Hill St South Bend, IN 46617
- Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Cafes, Grocery
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#2. Victorian Pantry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 12743 Heather Park Dr Ste 108 Granger, IN 46530
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#1. Main Street Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 105 N Main St Nappanee, IN 46550
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
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