Stopped by The Cup in Muncie and was completely impressed--this cozy spot has a warm, creative vibe and seriously good food. I ordered the turkey pesto panini, and it was nothing short of amazing. The bread was perfectly toasted and had that satisfying crunch, while the turkey was tender and flavorful. What really brought it all together was the pesto--fresh, bright, and packed with flavor, it gave the sandwich a delicious, herby kick without overpowering the other ingredients. The portion size was perfect for a midday meal, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell this place cares about quality. Add in the chill atmosphere and friendly staff, and you've got a spot that's definitely worth coming back to. If you're in Muncie, don't miss The Cup--and definitely give that turkey pesto panini a try! read more

Great coffee! Tried their mocha with oatmilk. Also tried their grilled cheese. The pesto in the sandwich was a great addition! I also love the art on the walls and the music they played. There was plenty of seating both inside and out. read more

The Cup - Grilled cheess - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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Excellent coffee and atmosphere, and good food, too. I always loved coming here when I went to Ball State, and I still enjoy it a lot on an occasional visit. read more

We stopped in for breakfast on Saturday 6/21/25, which is off-season for college students, so it was pretty quiet. The service was super-friendly, the food was amazing! Cooked fresh & very tasty. I had the ham & cheese omelette and an iced coffee, my wife had bacon, eggs & toast. The atmosphere is very cool, sort of modern-hippie. The outdoors seating in mid-morning was beautiful. A few customers had their puppies with them. read more

The Cup - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

We stopped in for breakfast on a sunday before we headed out of town. The place was a bit of a mixed bag. Food was decent, coffee good. But the service was mid at best. person taking our order looked pretty unhappy being there. wasn't super busy inside, but I guess the drive thru added to that. They missed some stuff on our order, so had to get their attention to get it replaced, but then food was mostly cold. Unfortunately, not a lot of places open on sunday in this area. read more

Coffee is always pretty good. But I went to go get a breakfast sandwich this morning and after paying $11 for just the sandwich, it was the wrong type of bagel and the bacon was burnt so bad that it wasn't even tasteful. if you're gonna charge $11 for a sandwich, you should make sure that it's $11 worth. As well as being laughed at because it was a struggle to park in their drive-through. read more

Food was okay as usual, but staff was extremely rude. I felt like they wanted me to leave as soon as I walked in the door. Definitely would come back if the staff was different, but as it stands, I would avoid this place. read more

Cute coffee shop right on Ball State campus. Wasn't feeling Starbucks so I ventured out to try something different. So many options and it's got a hippy/chill feel to it along with fun decor. The dirty hippy, which is their spiced chai with espresso was so good and it's about the same price as Starbucks. But this chai is so much better. The staff was nice and patient with me while I decided on a pastry or sandwich to accompany my drink. They have Wi-Fi which was great because the Wi-Fi on campus was out. Seating is in the next room from where you order which I really liked. read more

Now to be clear I only got black coffee. I am a coffee snob for sure. I was nervous because it was late in the afternoon and the coffee was already made a ready to serve. The girl at the counter was so nice. I went ahead and tried the coffee and it was fantastic! I was super pleased!! It's a quiet little spot with super nice staff!! read more

Love coming here, favorite spot off campus! Coffee is so yummy, go to order is an iced chocolate raspberry dirty hippie with soy milk! Please give this local spot a try! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. They are rude and the coffee is mediocre. The manager kicked me and my friends out because I was waiting for my partner before we ordered. Go to the Caffeinery, you'll get much better service and coffee. read more

The passive aggressive "tip your f-ing barista" sign is pathetic and uninviting. Not only do you NOT bring food or drinks to your customers' tables (which would be the service you're tipping for), the workers are RUDE and openly criticize you when you can't tip another 20% on your $10 coffee order. Your coffee is expensive already. Please reevaluate your response to your guests not tipping - there's probably a reason why. read more

I like their iced vanilla dirty hippies and moonrise sandwiches- otherwise, the staff/owner are rude and the atmosphere is uninviting. I've been treated poorly and have seen other customers be treated poorly. Coffee shops are for eating/drinking and studying, relaxing, socializing, working, etc. but god forbid you wait to order until your friend arrives or you take up space for too long. They'll make you leave. I'd honestly love if we'd all agree to boycott because they are just mean people. I worked in food service for years and understand how difficult it can be dealing with customers and I don't expect fake kindness and "customer is always right" energy but gosh- just be decent humans and talk to people how you would like to be spoken to. read more

I needed a Cortado and they served one up ~ delicious! The staff was quick, witty, and friendly ~ my kind of place. They serve Dark Matter coffee ~ out of Chicago. (Home of the Chicago Cubs! With free WiFi and plenty of seating, this is a great place to meet folks for a great cup of coffee or Dark Matter. I'll be back. read more

The Cup - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

We stopped in for breakfast on a sunday before we headed out of town. The place was a bit of a mixed bag. Food was decent, coffee good. But the service was mid at best. person taking our order looked pretty unhappy being there. wasn't super busy inside, but I guess the drive thru added to that. They missed some stuff on our order, so had to get their attention to get it replaced, but then food was mostly cold. Unfortunately, not a lot of places open on sunday in this area. read more

Most expensive coffee I've ever purchased, 1 pound of their coffee was double the price of a pound of Starbucks....Food is bland and overpriced. read more

If I could give ZERO STARS I would. food is bland and overpriced. coffee is always burnt and bitter and also overpriced. The art and music are cool but the people who work there are total nightmares. Idk if they weren't hugged enough as kids but the bald guy and mustache guy are especially heartless and immature and should not be working with people at all... if they put as much effort into going to therapy as they do being sh*tty humans, maybe they would deserve to keep this business. Trust me - GO ANYWHERE ELSE!! read more

I wish this place was cheaper so I could justify coming in more! The coffee is fantastic The bagel sandwiches (get the Boo Radley) are great The muffins are large and delicious Credit card = $4 minimum read more

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usually good food ! One time I requested to get three things off of my bagel sandwich and I was made fun of in front of the other customers in line by the man who I think is the manager. My sandwich still had four items on it, so it was less work for them to do?? so I don't know why they roasted me for that. Very rude read more

Never had a good experience, and have given it many chances over the years. No decaf. So-so bagels. Owner sits outside judging customers. Staff is typically unprofessional. Just a strange and unwelcoming place. read more

The MT Cup used to be the spot to hang out in Muncie with friendly service, chatty customers, and good bagels and coffee. I stopped there today with my kids who had a bubble tea from another place (they're 4 and 6 and don't drink coffee). The rude chick opened a window to tell my young children they couldn't have outside food and drink. Ok, I'm inside ordering food and drink anyway. The rude, meth smoker looking dude at the counter couldn't be bothered to tell me what kinds of bagels they have and their menus are bits and pieces all over the walls and counters. Zero friendly service. Then, he brought our bagels out and promptly told us we can't eat there because my kids have their bubble teas. Perhaps bringing back some sort of friendliness and ability to be a decent f@cking establishment would bring more customers to your spot? It's been a while since I've been here and I can say I haven't missed out, and won't be back. If you're looking for some meth or a cup of convenience store coffee, give them a try. If you want a decent human to take your order and want to sit outside and enjoy lunch, find a new spot. read more

One of the best lattes in town. Not always the friendliest as you can tell from other reviews but we come for the coffee.

Cute spot right near campus and lots of people at this little coffee shop. I ordered the dirty hippie which is chai and espresso. Honestly it was ok, but a good place to come if you have a break between classes and need that caffeine boost or a bite to eat. They do take some time preparing the drink but friendly service and busy place with lots of outdoor and indoor seating making for a good study spot too! read more

I love that you can find Nitro coffee here! There is actually a pretty extensive list of coffee options for being a smaller local college coffee cafe. I appreciated that I could arrive here early on a Sunday morning and pick up a coffee before church, The Cup is the only option for coffee on Sunday morning besides Starbucks. The Nitro comes is a 16 oz cup for $4. It's good, not as "creamy" as some of the other Nitros I've tasted but it was good to hit the spot and might be the only place you can get it in Muncie. I'd like to spot by here at another time and try their food and other drink options as well. read more

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I love The Cup. I've been coming here for years. My favorite part is the atmosphere. The coffee is great. Try their most popular drink, the dirty hippie. The food is pretty good too, depending on who makes it. There's one thing that's really been bothering me lately though. They are ALWAYS out of ham. The Hamlet is my favorite sandwich and it just isn't the same with turkey. Also the monkey statue just really freaks me out. read more

The Cup - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

Is the food going to blow your mind? Maybe not. But it's good. Are the employees occasionally "rude" or don't care that you're alive? Mm hmm. Is the bathroom the coldest, darkest place on earth? Yeah, sure. So what?? Imagine you live in a city! Imagine you live somewhere cool and grungy and metropolitan! Suddenly you will see beauty and inspiration in these things! Over 4 years, I spent literally hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars at The Cup. God bless this place for being a small respite from the grind. Drip coffee isn't great (I've had Dark Matter multiple times at the original locations in Chicago, and they just don't brew it right at the cup). The bacon brie sandwich is my all-time fav, though difficult to eat. Always love when they have pecan pie. And of course, ya can't go wrong with an everything bagel and veggie or artichoke cream cheese. Study the walls, eavesdrop, sit by the window or outside. This is a magical place. Dear The Cup, I love you read more

The coffee and food is mediocre at best and overpriced. The staff is SO RUDE, especially the owner. So sad that this is the coffee place off campus. My friend and I went to the cup to GET COFFEE, do homework and he was also eating his food he had with . We go told to leave the outside patio even though we just had bought coffee. .. owner sucks and ruins the experience read more

"I need to write a review!" That's the first thing I said after finishing my "Grownup GrilledCheese" (with added turkey) I usually never write reviews but this sandwich was just that good. The bread was oh so crispy and the fresh tomato's complemented the savory pesto in ways my tongue couldn't comprehend.10/10 read more

The Cup - A finished panini :) - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

My comfort coffee shop. My go-to place to study and get work done. I've been to The Cup more times than I can count in the past 2 years so I feel like this review should say a lot more than someone who has been once. The cup is my favorite local coffee shop, hands down. Personally I feel as though the environment is great, the food is good, and the coffee is tasteful. (Their stickers are adorable as well.) Highly recommend! read more

Burried within a city that is saturated with fast food and chain restaurants, there is a little coffee shop that provides a glimpse of authenticity that the foodies of Muncie, Indiana crave. That coffee shop is The Cup, previously known as, "The MT Cup." The Cup is nestled in the heart of Ball State University, a bustling area that Cardinals refer to as "The Village." On top of providing much-needed caffeine for college students, The Cup offers a wide array of food items. From perfectly grilled paninis to just about every bagel-cream cheese combination you could think of, this is anything but your typical coffee shop. The Cup also offers plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, so don't let that hold you back! If you're looking for a hole in the wall coffee shop in Good ol' Muncie, Indiana, stop by The Cup! (Because it's great, but also because it's really your only option!) read more

The Cup - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

Always looking for a good coffee ! Took 15.5 year old and 12 year old here for a college coffee . Terrible unfriendly counter staff. Not only to us but the elderly couple behind us. Learning lesson for my children- no tip deserved no tip given. We typically buy a tee shirt from all coffee shops - no tee shirt purchased - no sense in promoting rude business. read more

They have their patio open, and my dad and I went to get some coffee, although we had gotten food from a different place in the village. before we had even had a chance to get coffee a man came out yelling at us about how we couldn't sit there because we were in a restaurant. Totally understand not bringing another places food into a restaurant, but this was a patio and we thought it was public (we were also going to get coffee) The man could've asked us nicely to leave but instead was horribly rude and yelled at us to leave. I love the cup and have been a customer for years but will not be going back because of how we were treated. Especially during this time? Just show some compassion and be nice. read more

The staff is incredibly rude. This IS customer service. I asked questions about the coffee, ingredients and the procedures and the staff treated me like I was being an inconvenience to them. I worked in coffee for years, when I asked questions the barista was very snide. The only reason this coffee shop is standing is because it's on a college campus. The coffee is short from lack luster and the staff is horrible. Attitude is contagious and I could see that resonating from staff member to staff member. And attitude can make or break someone's day. The only reason we ended up here is because The Caffeinery was closed. When that coffee shop opens back up... I highly recommend you all go there instead. read more

There coffee is seriously so good! A little expensive for not a lot of coffee but still worth it. I got the Basic Boo Bagel and it was AMAZING! Again it was expensive but definitely worth it. It's also super cute inside and outside. read more

The Cup - Iced Carmel latte - Cafes Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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This place is so yummy!! Can't believe it took me so long to try it out but I loved it! I tried the Angry Monkey iced latte and it was delicious - it's a blend of banana, coconut, and chocolate. Probably one of my new favorite blends ever. I also tried a plain bagel and their homemade cream cheese and it was amazing. This place is the best place to get bagels!! A great place to visit in the village, make sure to check it out! They also have a dining area and free WiFi to work! read more

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A convenient spot to sit down and grab a coffee. Selection is fine and reasonably priced however the food is over priced and not worth it. Could be a pleasant spot to relax on the front patio however the owners and staff like to sit out front and smoke. For non smokers eating food or simply trying to relax in the fresh air is a big put off. Cater to the customer first and do not spoil the environment. If you need to smoke go to a location away from customers. If you correct this the establishment will increase with more popularity. read more

The worst experience. Me and my friends went to study and get coffees and we were getting our stuff out of our book bags when the owner came to tell us to leave because we took up space for customers when he didn't even give us a chance to buy anything, we will never be going back and tell all of our friends to get coffee somewhere else :) read more

To preface, I am gen z so I don't complain about most bad restaurant experiences online. But don't take your business here. When my friends and I came here, all the staff was outside and gave us nasty looks when they had to go inside and do their job. Then the guy taking our order was so condescending, even tho we were very polite and let him know it was our first time here. Just today, I ran inside to get some water for my dog who was panting more than usual. They had small cups and complimentary water, so I figured it wouldn't be a problem. The hipster looking older man asks me "oh did you come in here just for the water?" I said "yes, sorry my dog needs some" and he says "well next time let's not do that" in a very condescending tone. In the UK, or even California I would understand why we couldn't just get free water, but girl this is Indiana. There was no reason for the attitude, and what does he not like dogs or something?? Avoid the Cup if u can, coffee was just alright anyway. read more

I went last weekend and the guy was so rude and threw my food. He had a mustache and didn't really say any words. I was nice to him.

The coffee is amazing but the service is embarrassingly awful. The male barista with clear glasses made a vomit sound after hearing what I ordered. Like ??? I literally have never experienced something like that before. So rude. Besides that, he was on his phone the entire time. read more