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Cafe Literato

4.2 (157 reviews)
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Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Andy R.

Literato is reliably good with a fresh menu. Pizza, salads, and sandwiches, I've never had a bad meal. I think the large salads and the pizza is the best value. Coca Cola products and some bottled Jarriitos for drinks.

Coffee Bar
Susan J.

A good alternative to your everyday cafe. Excellent food, and an interesting atmosphere. Lots of seating! Booths, tables, some good for larger groups. We ordered at the kiosk and got our food when our name was called. Coffees were ready earlier than the food. This suited us fine. Hot coffee came in a mug. Iced coffees came in a to go cup. The food! So good, and a great variety. Lost of customization available. Gluten free, Vegan, whatever. I ordered a gluten free pizza. Probably the best I've had in a long time. Soft crust, good flavor. I will definitely order it again. Salad was huge! Not a ton of parking, but it's free and off street. Friendly staff, and efficient. The barista was quick and accurate. Can't wait to go again!

Almost no cheese, more basil than cheese

Order took a very very long time. I placed a mobile order, was exactly on time to pick it up and then had to wait another 15 minutes before it was ready. It was an alright atmosphere so the wait wasn't horrible, but after recieving my pizza I noticed it had like 1/4 of the pizza covered in cheese. It was gross and the little cheese that was there was like hard so I couldn't even spread it around or something. Not a fan.

Chocolate latte
Hannah F.

I can't get enough of Cafe Literato and can't believe it took me so long to visit. Now that I discovered it, it's quickly become my Friday spot. I crave the shiitake mushroom pizza (minus the mushrooms). I know, I know... weird to get a mushroom pizza without the mushrooms, but the garlic, cheese, and arugula just work so nicely together. I enjoy finishing my meal with a chocolate latte to go. The space is fantastic for work meetings, working quietly, or group projects and is only a few minutes from Purdue.

Spiced chai, highly t
Lizz M.

My favorite cafe to study! The spice chai is the best chai I've ever had! The pizzas are also so good. It's the perfect place to hang out and study or just come for lunch, dinner and such. They are connected to faith so the parking lot does get busy. There are also limited outlets for you to charge your laptop if needed. The employees are also very nice and it's always a joy to be here.

Eric Z.

My date brought me to this café for the first time, and it's just two blocks from my place, yet I had no idea it was here. It's a real hidden gem in West Lafayette. The atmosphere is cozy with stylish decor and the staff are so friendly. I had one of the best chicken sandwiches of my life! The only downside is that it turned out to be our last date, and I really miss him. :( Despite that, I'd definitely go back for the great ambiance, delicious food and drinks, and the chance to reminisce.

Spiced chai
Luke W.

Espresso machine was broken during my recent trip, have been here only three times over the years since there are many better java spots to jump at between me and Cafe Lot, like Sacred Grounds, The Eleventh House, Star City, and Vienna. From my other visits, Cafe Literato's coffee is plastic bottle syrup heavy, a bummer a local chain of restaurants doesn't bother with their own latte ingredients. I thought I'd get around to sampling their acclaimed pizzas over the years, heard many good things which despite the fierce Italian pie competition in this city, Pizza Uncommon, Mad Mushroom, and Jets, can still recommend regardless based on many happy mouths telling me so. Had to go for spiced Chai since the coffee wasn't flowing, again enjoyed this friendly and inviting atmosphere with extensive room and rooms for groups, relaxing nooks, easily accommodating large troops, and I got comfortable but noticed few outlets in my area. What a weird setup to offer so much space and rather quick wifi but no USB or outlets in sight, also odd the password is printed on receipts which is asking for paper waste and smug attitude towards none paying slicks. Another quirk, they don't reduce waste with dine in reusable ware or accept a brought in bottle, sad to see plastic adding to pollution with old fashioned systems here. I did find the chai tasty enough, too sweet as usual, whipped cream topping stood out as far more rich and decadent than others do. I spent nearly a good two hours here working and saw no hold to a steady steam of pizza people and couples sharing time. It is a great location at the top quieter end of campus near the golf courses. I'd sure like to see the espresso machine fixed, a rewards program added, and plastic removed as much as possible to boost this fine establishment's image.

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Pizza crust was way over cooked and harder than a rock. sauce was prolly the only decent thing to it. mid asf

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Love this place! Been coming here for years. Every salad, sandwich, breakfast I've had is delicious, fresh, and well-portioned.

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Great Bistro feel with a wide variety of unique and delicious offerings. I haven't been able to try them all yet, but I'm working on it!

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Great lunch or coffee space. The salads, pizza and sandwiches are all good! Have never had anything bad here.

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Grilled cheese and tomato soup were perfect. Always good service. Take out ready quickly.

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Noah was very welcoming and polite. He really made my day. Overall, this place was very nice and the coffee was excellent.

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