Fluid Coffeebar
About
- 4.8 ( 49 reviews)
- 2-12
FLUID Coffeebar is an internet multi-roaster cafe. We serve coffee from Intelligentsia and other thirdwave roasters. Specialty coffee is our focus, and we work hard to brew and serve the best coffee with great care. Fluid strives to bring the brightest coffees from big city roasters to Valpo. We specialize in cold brew on nitro tap, pour-overs, and hand-crafted lattes made with in-house syrups. Our cafe fare features vegan options, gluten-free options and artisan local baked goods. Teas, Tonics, and Local Kombucha round out our menu. We feature lightning speed free wifi and a public printer. Art, music, and open-mindedness are an important part of FLUID’s atmosphere. Local artists gather here, and the art exhibits change monthly. Open Mic Night is once a month, and draws a large eclectic crowd. FLUID is a place to hang-out and meet interesting people. All of this makes FLUID about much more than the coffee.
Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
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Monday | 7:00 - 20:00 |
Tuesday | 7:00 - 20:00 |
Wednesday | 7:00 - 20:00 |
Thursday | 7:00 - 20:00 |
Friday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
Saturday | 7:00 - 21:00 |
Sunday | 7:00 - 18:00 |
Cuisines
- ☕ Cafe
- 🥗 Healthy
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🅿️ Parking Available
- 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
- 🌳 Outdoor Seating
- 📶 Free Wifi
- 💳 Digital Payments
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
- 🍳 Breakfast
Accepts Credit Cards
Recommended Reviews
4.8
Kovas Palubinskas
This is the coffee shop every neighborhood needs. Great coffee, food menu if you get hungry. They support local artists- we had caricatures done on our visit!
ben shade
Love that atmosphere and the monthly cycles of their menu, this add diversity and I can't help loving each new item
Nathan Clauser
Really enjoy the atmosphere and their whole bean roast is phenomenal! Super friendly staff and great service.
Nickname Films
Awesome atmosphere and great coffee
Ryan Staniszeski
I can’t say enough about Fluid Coffeebar. The Scates family truly cares about providing quality drinks and healthy food options to their customers. The atmosphere is totally inviting and the staff couldn’t be more friendly. Stop in and have a drink, a bite, check out the local artwork, and sit a spell!
Grazeshard
Great atmosphere just wish there was a bit more selection in the drinks, and the prices a little bit more reduced. Otherwise fantastic
Thad Conn
Latte and The Basic E sandwich were both delicious. My girlfriend had the Parma Police and she said it was delicious too. The staff were all very nice and checked on us often. The place gets busy and the staff hums right along. We'll be back.
Christina
Since I had never been here I decided to take recommendations from the barista. She advised me the rocket fuel coffee concoction and the beef croissant were a couple of her favorites (she was very friendly and outgoing). I was very pleased with the unique flavor of my drink. Definitely not like any other coffee shop I have been to. The beef croissant was perfect. It had a light sauce (not sure what it was) and a little bit of spinach. Very little meat but I prefer that. There is nothing worse than sitting by yourself eating in public trying to bite into some huge sandwich. The side it came with was a refreshing medley of cucumber and tomato in a balsamic dressing. It was fantastic!!! The decor was very unique and they had a nice selection of miscellaneous items for purchase such as t-shirts, travel mugs, etc. I Highly recommend this place to anyone who likes to think outside of the box when it comes to coffee!!
Nate Thompson
Wonderful drink, wonderful staff, wondefuke experience. A great coffee shop that is an "alt" experience, which I love. Highly highly recommended.
Stephanie Mora
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Rockin’ Coffee! These guys know what they are doing. Worth every cent. If you want cheap coffee, go somewhere else. If you want great coffee, come here. Ambiance is terrific too! I’m a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner, so I’m pretty particular. I’d revisit this place anytime. Great job!!
Jacqueline Murphy
Cozy, funky environment with good quality coffee and delicious sandwiches...highly recommend stopping in (also the staff is so friendly!!)
Paul Kirk
Dope place. Great coffee. Super knowledgeable staff. OATMEAL CREME PIES. Hipster joint that's worth your visit.
Dylan b.
It's more expensive then burger king or Dunkin, but it's definitely worth getting a cup of coffee that tastes great and makes you feel great. Not to mention if you are a regular they will memorize your usual drink. Not something you can say about a place like burger king. And then you just have to love the creativity. The place keeps a consistent vibe of freedom and dark themes while also changing art about every month and always keeping a flow of new products coming in for us regulars to try if we feel like we want to explore. By far the best atmosphere in downtown Valparaiso.
Karen Klaus
Immensely passionate about making good coffee and tea! Knowing it is family owned and how they tirelessly help and promote their community makes me love it even more. The décor, the vibe, the music, the art, and the quality make Fluid one of my favorite Valpo stops!
Lloyd Sperling
This coffee bar is a critical stop anytime we're up in valpo. I got the Wes and it was incredibly delicious. I've also had rocket fuel and it will definitely keep you awake for a few hours.
Jacqueline Reyna
Great coffee, cool spot and cool staff
LM Sarbs
The vibe of a dive bar but with top notch coffee and well done simple breakfast favs.
kirty keseley
Cool atmosphere, good coffee, in love with the VooDoo 💙💙!
Joey Moisica
Stumbled upon this place on my way home from the dunes, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere and decor was enjoyable and unique, and the menu offered many selections you can't find anywhere else. The staff was also extremely helpful and personable. I will certainly be back!
David Moore
Best.Coffee.Ever. Of course, when you start with Intelligentsia Black Cat Project espresso, it becomes pretty hard to screw up. Great coffee, great music. Amazing art for sale throughout the whole place. 2.4Gb WiFi. Kick a** attitude. Come get yourself a skull art latte or mocha (see photos).
Kara Wood
I came in on a quiet Tuesday afternoon for the beautiful, handcrafted tea drink I've been seeing all over Instagram. The staff probably could've been a bit more welcoming (or ya know, said anything beyond the required 'hi') but I get it....you work at a coffee shop....I came in with my 8 year old..... Normally that would turn me off of a place but the quality of the drink more than made up for any cold shoulder I felt first walking in. I dont believe I saw any signs saying 'no straws provided' but they do sell a reusable straw there and I probably should've bought one. (By the time I got my drink my social anxiety was sitting at about a 9 and I needed to run out of there with my child before I impulse bought the all seeing eye/illuminati cookies at the counter, too.)The drink got 5 stars and the 'welcoming atmosphere' got a solid 1. Whatever, I'll definitely be back.
BlackRose Rabbit
Love their staff and there coffee is amazing. They also have yummie tea as well. They deffenlty can help you if you can't decide. There their treats are yummie.
Alice Bruke
One of my favorites! Love the menu. Staff is always pleasant and knowledgeable. Love the atmosphere inside or outside. Worth visiting.
Ashlee Stephan
Great atmosphere for the punk rock caffein addicts. Lots of interesting styles of coffee to choose from and extremely friendly staff. Next time I'm in town this is my first stop
Dave Phillips
Great place. The coffee is made with such care and precision. The owners are really invested in making each and every customer's experience memorable. And of there is the delicious coffee . Keep up the good work !
Andee Slabaugh
Delicious coffee. Intimate atmosphere.
sedricd Flagg
Great coffees! So much so, that my colleagues from 2 counties away ask me to bring Rocket Fuel and Novus Ordo with me when I visit! That's good!
McM Arborist
Outstanding and unique food AND beverages. Clever, tasty and original. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is cool. They support local artists which is always a good thing. :^)
Jeffrey Zurawicz
Vanilla bean latte and friendly service!
Amelia Huizenga
My friend and I visited this coffee bar and the service was amazing. It’s a very chill atmosphere and the yogurt bowl I got was delicious. I’m picky about my coffee and that was great as well. Highly recommend!
Jennifer Vanhimbergen
Great grunge music, loved the concoction choices and breakfast sandwhiches. Relaxing vibe. Smells great!
Heather Allen
Staff is awesome & very friendly. Food & coffee is delicious and not like every other coffee house around. Everything is clean and they offer local products that they mix up every so often.
Danielle Turner
Great coffee shop with it's own little vibe. Baristas are helpful and fast. Everything is made consistently and well. Definitely a place to go and hangout/ read a book
Jess Kitty
Wonderful place, GREAT Atmosphere, good coffee at reasonable prices. Staff is welcoming and great to talk to. Love all the extra events they put on.
Mike Lutin
Amazing coffee shop! It was surprisingly delicious!
Ruth Bonacci
To me this is more of a coffeehouse than a grab and go place for coffee on the run.....a place to sit and relax. Besides interesting coffee creations, there are delicious food choices as well. They have some baked goods, smoothie bowls and oatmeal bowls as well as sandwiches. There are several vegan choices on the food and beverage menu. The space is filled with original art that is for sale. The drinks are crafted and dispensed from a beautiful dark wood bar. I have not been a life long coffee drinker so I am enthralled as the baristas enthusiastically speak about where their coffee beans come from and about the syrups they make in house. The drink pictured here is the Erie Matcha from their new Spring offerings. Fluid changes their specials quarterly. I love this place. Don't miss it!
Happy Days
Hot, rich, robust flavored coffee and espresso drinks. Great CBD Latte, vegan friendly, frequent often. Would give 5 stars if they got drinks out quicker when busy, otherwise great place.
Tiffany S
Barista was very inviting. Atmosphere is relaxed, but not your typical acoustic coffee shop vibe! I told them it was my first time there, the barista was very welcoming, and went over the menu, asked what I liked, and tailored my drink for me.
Chad
Great coffee, friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere. What more do you need? I need to get around to trying the expanded breakfast menu. Owners are so polite everytime we come in. It's become our regular post work coffee shop and can't see that changing.
Nick Boubourekas
Good coffee. Pricey.
Kira Frendreis
The Parma Police is just delicious. I add some garlic aoli to it and it just melts in my mouth. The food and drinks are a little expensive, but I don't mind paying a little extra for the quality and to support a local business.
Carol Woods
Wierd wierd, good coffee nice decor
Joshua Swartz
Coffee was very good. Enjoyed the interior decoration and staff we pleasant.
Lisa Moss
Excellent coffee! Small but had a good vibe. Staff were helpful and friendly. Can't wait to go back soon!
Justin Copeland
This place is amazing. Their drinks are great, for one, and they have an ambience likens to a death metal band gently tripping on a therapeutic dose of LSD. One of my favorite places in Valpo.
Jeremy Rock
I love this place! The steampunk like atmosphere is just as amazing as the coffee is. I usually get mine to go but while the little one and I wait, we like to walk around and checkout the awesome artwork displayed throughout. I typically get the High Velocity and it's perfect the most perfect iced coffee I've ever had!
Tori DeMoss
Fantastic! I absolutely love everything ordered
Jenn Undefined
Cool coffee shop. Good hangout space, fun art.
Kathryn Morrison II
Beautiful new coffee shop open for sit down, take out and drive up delivery! Everything we ate here and drank was top notch! Best coffee I’ve ever tasted. I had the Novus Ordo. I loved the chocolate and sweet orange tones! Amazing! Husband had the Vanilla bean! Another awesome flavor. Friend had The Fluid. He thought it was outstanding! We loved the coffee. Food was tasty as well. We ordered keto avacado toast, And the Parma police sandwich. Both delish! We will be back! Chuck and Allison are good people. Art is purposeful and well staged. Come in and check it out. Free WiFi and great seating.