{"id":170,"date":"2020-10-15T22:58:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T22:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2020-09-26T23:03:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T23:03:06","slug":"my-9-favorite-quiet-spaces-in-greater-lafayette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/my-9-favorite-quiet-spaces-in-greater-lafayette\/","title":{"rendered":"My 9 Favorite Quiet Spaces in Greater Lafayette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I don\u2019t know about you, but these days, what I\u2019m craving more than anything else is a place that\u2019s quiet\u2014even better if it\u2019s outside my own four walls! As fall comes and then winter settles in, these quiet spaces are more important than ever. Whether you\u2019re working or just relaxing with a warm drink and a book, here are some of my favorite spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Homestead Meeting Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, if you haven\u2019t been to The Homestead<\/a> for a sweet treat or a sandwich, you are missing out. Their fresh-baked goods are ALL delicious. Then, settle into the comfortable chairs for a group meeting or some quiet reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus: You can grab a delicious, pre-made dinner<\/a> to go on your way out the door. All their meals are take-and-bake, which is SO helpful on the days where you work too late. It\u2019s the easiest possible route to a home-cooked meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celery Bog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Celery Bog is one of my favorite nature spots around. There are nearly 120 different species of birds and other wildlife in the 105-acre area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bog is also filled with quiet paths that go right through the heart of West Lafayette. Go for a walk or bike ride and let your mind wander. There are also many benches tucked into the woods if you want to just stop and sit for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caf\u00e9 Literato<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caf\u00e9 Literato<\/a> has THE BEST drinks to enjoy while you\u2019re starting at your computer screen and getting some work in. The frozen hot chocolate and chai latte are incredible, if you\u2019re not sure what to order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order your drink (and maybe a pizza), grab a table or booth or one of the seating areas directly outside, and put in your headphones. Although it can get busy, it\u2019s a great spot to get focused and get to work. You\u2019ll feel just like one of the many students you\u2019ll be surrounded with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downstairs in Union at Purdue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of students, the downstairs of the Purdue Memorial Union will either give you anxiety as you think about your college days or inspire you to dream big like those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purdue is currently reimagining the dining area, but it looks like there will be plenty of food options to choose from if you need some grub while you\u2019re enjoying some quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fuel<\/a> has been in downtown Lafayette for a while, but they\u2019ve just moved to a new location at Five Points. They also have a NEW location coming this fall on campus (Northwestern). I like the idea of alternating between both of them, myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a fabulous place to meet and brain drain with a friend or just yourself! To help you think, get the mug muffin with a shot of espresso poured over the top. It\u2019s bound to make you more productive than you\u2019ve ever been in your entire life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Active Learning Center at PU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Haven\u2019t had enough of the college life yet? Get over to the Wilmeth Active Learning Center<\/a> on the Purdue campus at 340 Centennial Mall Drive. (It\u2019s right in the heart of campus.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This student-centered spot has a variety of study areas and other versatile space for whatever your needs might be. If your needs include a sweet treat, bonus: Au Bon Pain Caf\u00e9 & Bakery<\/a> is on the first floor. YUM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purdue Railyard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t checked out the Purdue Railyard<\/a> at the Purdue Research Park, you are definitely missing out! This Boilermaker-themed coworking studio is so cool. It\u2019s actually also one of the largest coworking spots in the United States! It\u2019s at 1281 Win Hentschel Blvd in West Lafayette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The space includes antique railroad memorabilia, plus conference rooms, phone rooms, a stage for presentations, and a two-story water tower meeting space. This space has everything you need to move your business forward, including entrepreneurial energy and 24\/7 access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matchbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heading back to downtown Lafayette, another great coworking space can be found at Matchbo<\/a>x, located on the corner of 6th<\/sup> and South streets. This melting pot of entrepreneurs and artists will get your creative juices flowing, allowing you to mix and mingle, or sit quietly and get some focused work done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The industrial space allows entrepreneurs and artists to interact and create while making Lafayette a place where young innovators want to come. It boasts 24\/7 access, conference rooms, the fastest internet in town, and an unlimited supply of coffee and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upstairs Loft Area at Java Roaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another favorite downtown Lafayette location is Java Roaster<\/a>, which is known for its . . . you guessed it\u2014coffee! But if you head upstairs, you\u2019ll find a lovely, under-utilized meeting space. It\u2019s great for a small group or a solo work session. The exposed brick and funky d\u00e9cor will make you feel like you\u2019re working in the big city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab a grilled cheese sandwich or a cookie to go with your coffee. They also serve breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, and their menu changes each week if you\u2019re the kind of person who likes variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a favorite quiet spot in the Greater Lafayette area, will you leave me a comment? I have a feeling I\u2019m going to need ALL the options this fall and winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I don\u2019t know about you, but these days, what I\u2019m craving more than anything else is a place that\u2019s quiet\u2014even better if it\u2019s outside my own four walls! As fall comes and then winter settles in, these quiet spaces are more important than ever. Whether you\u2019re working or just relaxing with a warm drink and a book, here are some of my favorite spots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-local-businesses","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/favorite-cozy-places-in-greater-lafayette.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170\/revisions\/175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacygrove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}