The best cafes in Gary

3 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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BIGGBY COFFEE

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Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

8359 Indianapolis Blvd (Highland)

“Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.”

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Grindhouse Cafe

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Grindhouse Cafe is a quality-focused, yet approachable multi-roaster cafe in NWI pouring some of the best beans from Northern Indiana and…

146 N Broad St (Griffith)

“Grindhouse Cafe is a quality-focused, yet approachable multi-roaster cafe in NWI pouring some of the best beans from Northern Indiana and Chicago, plus a legit tea list. Breakfast, lunch, and well-made coffee keep it neighborly, and online ordering makes grab-and-go absurdly easy when you’re mid-errand in Schererville.”

From the Schererville newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Sip Coffee House highland

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A short hop from Hammond, Sip Coffee House Highland churns out playful signature lattes like Cookie Dough, Lucky Goat, and Chunky Monkey,…

2815 Jewett Ave (Highland)

“A short hop from Hammond, Sip Coffee House Highland churns out playful signature lattes like Cookie Dough, Lucky Goat, and Chunky Monkey, plus legit tea lattes from their tearoom roots. Pair it with a hand-crafted sandwich or pastry and call it your midweek morale boost.”

From the Hammond newsletter, August 26, 2026

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