Blackbird Cafe

Did you know that there are awards being given out throughout the day on Tuesday, May 6 for the Give Local event? I knew you didn't. How about this award? Game On Award - $1,000 to the first nonprofit to receive 25 unique gifts online from 25...

You eat with your eyes first, right? When a dish is more visually appetizing, you are more likely to eat it. Then you should definitely check out the photo section of Blackbird Cafe's website. We have pictures of our tasty, house-made creations that...

When the night's too cold or too overcast for star gazing, you can find Paulie Christman hanging out in Blackbird Cafe. His computer is covered with political stickers, but his real passion is astronomy. Join him for a peanut butter cookie and a cup...

Blackbird Cafe is celebrating our 5th anniversary this February with an all-day Birthday Party! Come in anytime on February 3rd for a slice of birthday cake and relive some of our best events in the photo booth. (You know you miss Mustache Day!) It's...

The staff of Ideas in Motion Media (the team that brings you the ValpoLife.com website and more) are some of our best customers. We regularly cater their staff meetings, and we see several of them, including lifer-in-chief Chris Mahlmann, nearly...

Tracy Traut, the energetic Executive Director of the Porter County Counseling Center, rushes through the cafe most mornings on her way to work. She says, "I'm a big tea drinker," and lately she's been ordering the coconut paradise tea to go- one of...

Stop by Blackbird Cafe for the opening of Jillian Pancini's photography exhibit, "One Of These Days These Days Will End"! The show will kick off with a reception Saturday night, December 7, at 7 pm. Pancini is a wedding, portrait, and editorial...

Valerie Townsend comes into the café most mornings with a book, orders a slice of cranberry orange bread and a tea, and sits down to read. Valerie is a retired teacher who spent more than 30 years working for Valparaiso Community Schools. Now she...

Jake comes into Blackbird every morning for coffee before hurrying off to his exciting job selling antiques. He specializes in mid-century and Danish modern furniture along with any oddities that interest him. Jake's favorite Blackbird item is...

Want a special treat this Halloween? Wear your costume to Blackbird Cafe on October 25th or October 31st and get a hot chocolate for only $1! That's a sweet deal! Also on October 25th, there will be an opening reception at 7 pm for the newest art...