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Blackbird Cafe

Blackbird Cafe

Café, Bakery, and Restaurant$$$$
Valparaiso
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8.7/10
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    Ranked #2 for cafés in Valparaiso
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    Kristin A.
    "The Thai coffee over ice is amazing!"(2 Tips)
    Frank W.
    "The breakfast sandwiches here are amazing!"(12 Tips)
    RG S.
    "Roasted Veggie on Pretzel Roll w/Goat Cheese."(2 Tips)
    Kristin S.
    "Also love their Chai & their baked goods!"(4 Tips)
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  • Nat F.
    Nat FinnAugust 17, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask for either "something lunchy" or "something dinnery," let them know of you have any allergies and then let them whip up something magical! The best way to order!
  • Caleb T.
    Caleb TMay 14, 2011
    My perfect Blackbird visit. An Apple Chai with a shot of amaretto for a drink, and a roast beef with Swiss on a pretzel roll bun. Easily fixes anything a bad day could throw at you.
  • Christine H.heart icon on user image
    Christine HisickSeptember 21, 2012
    I order from Blackbird because they can deliver a good lunch when I'm too busy to get out. The soups are always super-delicious; my favorite is the butternut squash. And they deliver in 20-30 min.
  • Kesha P.heart icon on user image
    Kesha PateAugust 30, 2013
    This place is AWESOME! Go here!!! Excellent sandwiches, salads and soups...AND GLUTEN-FREE!! So good you can't tell it's gluten-free. Excellent!!
  • Luz Z.heart icon on user image
    Luz ZSMay 2, 2018
    Delicious and great place to have a coffee with friends, relax and chat 😉🤗☕️🥧
  • Jimmy W.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy WilliamsFebruary 21, 2014
    You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you like blue cheese and Ruebens, then the blue cheese rueben is a must.
  • Molly S.heart icon on user image
    Molly SaavedraMarch 2, 2015
    The latte was amazing :) great space, food & people!
  • Kristin S.heart icon on user image
    Kristin ShepherdSeptember 17, 2012
    I've tried several varieties of quiche and soup and all were delish! Also love their Chai & their baked goods!
  • RG S.
    RG SkadbergNovember 19, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Hard to go wrong here, but try the Roasted Veggie on Pretzel Roll w/Goat Cheese. Redefines the sandwich for others to follow. Use a fork and enjoy it like a meal.
  • Frank W.
    Frank WangJune 17, 2013
    The breakfast sandwiches here are amazing! Also try the coffee with butterscotch and whiskey really good too
  • Nat F.
    Nat FinnSeptember 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Order "something lunchy" or "something dinnery." let them know your allergies and if you like spicy then let them go to town!
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    JackyFebruary 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Had the chicken pesto panini and tried the chai tea. Both were great! Atmosphere is perfect if you're looking for a low key night!
  • Jess S.
    Jess SalgadoMarch 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely best cafe in Valpo! Awesome atmosphere, great people, amazing food and baked goods all made from scratch!
  • Jonathan M.
    Jonathan MatseyDecember 27, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Some of the best Cafe Miel around.
  • Jordan C.heart icon on user image
    Jordan ChaddockNovember 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Alex (I'm pretty sure that is her name) makes my tea with minimal sarcasm...and I appreciate that.
  • Jonathan D. Y.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan D. Young IIIApril 22, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great baked goods !
  • Robert L.heart icon on user image
    Robert LangerFebruary 12, 2018
    Great bagels and sandwich spot.
  • RG S.
    RG SkadbergJune 28, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Keep an eye out for Blackbird Bakery at the corner of Washington & Jefferson. Good baked goods to go!
  • Steven H.
    Steven HernandezAugust 20, 2017
    Great iced Thai coffee! Nectar of the gods...
  • Elena Jacobs L.heart icon on user image
    Elena Jacobs LopezAugust 7, 2016
    Smoothies, sandwiches, vegetarian options
  • Micaela J.
    Micaela JohnstonApril 11, 2014
    Get the Justin Special sandwich. Delicious and filing!
  • Zachary V.
    Zachary VirgoSeptember 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Bacon and pickle grilled cheese, the best sandwich I never knew existed
  • Nick
    NickJuly 16, 2012
    I recommend the blackbird omelette sandwich on an English muffin!
  • Ian W.
    Ian WitlenJuly 26, 2011
    Went here while passing thru town on the way to Omaha. Super friendly staff and awesome rhubarb pie!
  • Christiana E.
    Christiana EastonJune 30, 2015
    Pb&j toasted bagels with ahot passion fruit tea 💞
  • Bex
    BexMarch 1, 2013
    Great gluten free zucchini bread.
  • Kristin A.heart icon on user image
    Kristin AndersenMay 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Thai coffee over ice is amazing!
  • Jen B.
    Jen BooneOctober 16, 2010
    sliced avocadoes available for any sandwich.... and subscribe to mobile updates on facebook to get daily soups via text!
  • Elle C.heart icon on user image
    Elle ChanceJuly 23, 2014
    Soups are to die for
  • David M.
    David MuffleyJanuary 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best coffee and best chai in town.
  • Zika S.
    Zika SmithMarch 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The nova lox is awesome !!!
  • Alethea V.
    Alethea Veal-SmithDecember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Simply love the homemade salad dressing!
  • Steve B.
    Steve BoothOctober 2, 2013
    Most coffee is good, not a fan of the Americano...tastes burnt to me. Maybe it was a one time thing, idk just a heads up
  • Elizabeth B.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth BiehnFebruary 23, 2016
    Cookies. Cake. Coffee.
  • Adrian L.heart icon on user image
    Adrian LopezJanuary 26, 2015
    Sandwiches
  • Rich  C R.
    Rich C RMarch 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee in town!!!!!
  • Darlene M.heart icon on user image
    Darlene McCarty CohnMarch 12, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Totally spoiled by Blackbird's coffee.
  • Nick L.heart icon on user image
    Nick LymanJanuary 9, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Best soup in town.
  • frank w.
    frank whiteJuly 17, 2010
    great coffee!
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