Very Good Community Directory

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45 places to eat, work, serve, shop and get things done around Tippecanoe County, plus valued regional partners.

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06 places

Major employers, industry & finance

Large local employers, makers, infrastructure providers and financial institutions.

A Caterpillar employee working beside a large engine in Lafayette01

Large-engine & power-systems manufacturing

Caterpillar Lafayette Engine Center

3701 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47905
Why it stands out

Building large engines in Lafayette that power work around the world.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive associates working on a vehicle assembly line02

Automotive manufacturing & vehicle assembly

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA)

5500 State Road 38 East, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 449-1111
Why it stands out

More than 6,500 associates producing Subaru vehicles with a focus on people, safety and stewardship.

Wabash commercial trailers and transportation equipment03

Transportation-equipment manufacturing

Wabash

3900 McCarty Lane, Suite 220, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 771-5300
Why it stands out

Lafayette-headquartered makers of trailers, truck bodies and transportation equipment that keep goods moving.

Official red Kirby Risk brand mark04

Electrical supply & industrial services

Kirby Risk

1815 Sagamore Parkway North, Lafayette, IN 47904 • (765) 448-4567
Why it stands out

A Lafayette company supplying electrical, automation, lighting and industrial solutions since 1926.

Official Purdue Federal Credit Union app mark in black and gold05

Member-owned credit union & financial services

Purdue Federal Credit Union

1551 Win Hentschel Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (800) 627-3328
Why it stands out

Personal, business and student financial services from a member-owned Greater Lafayette institution.

A Tipmont utility crew working beside a field in Tippecanoe County06

Electric cooperative & fiber internet

Tipmont

Serving Tippecanoe County • (800) 726-3953
Why it stands out

A member-owned cooperative providing electric and fiber service across west-central Indiana.

09 places

Community, youth & education

Organizations helping people learn, belong, serve and build stronger foundations.

Children jumping together at a Lafayette Family YMCA program07

Recreation, wellness & child care

Lafayette Family YMCA

3001 S Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 474-3448
Why it stands out

A welcoming hub for fitness, child care, youth programs, swimming and family connection.

Young people together at Boys and Girls Clubs of Tippecanoe County08

Youth development

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tippecanoe County

Two Lafayette clubs • (765) 742-2991
Why it stands out

After-school and summer programs give local youth room to learn, build skills, play and belong.

A Big Brother and Little Brother smiling together in Greater Lafayette09

Youth mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette

2000 Elmwood Ave, Ste J, Lafayette, IN 47904 • (765) 446-2227
Why it stands out

Supported one-to-one mentoring helps young people build confidence, connection and possibility.

Bauer Family Resources message about making meaningful change10

Children & family services

Bauer Family Resources

330 Fountain Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 • (765) 742-5046
Why it stands out

Family-centered education, youth services and practical support help build strong foundations.

A Food Finders volunteer sorting fresh produce in Lafayette11

Food assistance & resource connection

Food Finders Food Bank

1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904 • (765) 471-0062
Why it stands out

Food, mobile pantries and resource connections support neighbors navigating food insecurity.

Lafayette Urban Ministry staff and children at a local youth program12

Basic needs & social services

Lafayette Urban Ministry

420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 • (765) 423-2691
Why it stands out

Food, shelter, assistance, youth programs and advocacy offer practical support through crisis.

Faith Christian School campus in Lafayette, Indiana14

Christian K–12 education

Faith Christian School

5526 State Road 26 East, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 447-2727
Why it stands out

Partnering with families to develop learners, leaders and Christ-followers from kindergarten through high school.

Aerial view of the Restoration nursery and work grounds near Lafayette, Indiana15

Men’s residential ministry & biblical counseling

Restoration Men’s Residential Program

Faith Ministries, Lafayette • (765) 449-3770
Why it stands out

A Christ-centered residential ministry helping adult men pursue lasting change through biblical counseling, meaningful work and structured community.

04 places

Health & care

Hospitals, community clinics and specialized care serving local families and employers.

Main entrance of IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette16

Hospital & regional health care

IU Health Arnett Hospital

5165 McCarty Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 448-8000
Why it stands out

A Lafayette hospital and outpatient network offering care across more than 40 specialties.

Franciscan Health hospital exterior in Lafayette17

Hospital & compassionate care

Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 S Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 502-4000
Why it stands out

Round-the-clock hospital care built around clinical quality, compassion and patient-centered service.

Official Riggs Community Health Center logo18

Community health care

Riggs Community Health Center

Three Lafayette clinics • (765) 742-1567
Why it stands out

Primary, dental, behavioral, reproductive and family health services expand local access to care.

The AMVC Swine Health Services clinic in Frankfort, Indiana19

Swine veterinary care

AMVC Swine Health Services

2800 E Wabash Street, Frankfort, IN 46041
Why it stands out

Serious pig care. Questionable hog puns.

05 places

Sports, fun & fundraising

Places to gather, play, cheer and raise money for local teams and organizations.

Crew Carwash exterior in Greater Lafayette20

Car wash & community fundraising

Crew Carwash

Three Greater Lafayette locations
Why it stands out

A familiar local wash with a fundraiser built to help participating community groups.

Lafayette Aviators players and families together at Loeb Stadium21

Summer baseball & community fundraising

Lafayette Aviators

Loeb Stadium, 2250 Wallace Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904 • (765) 464-6810
Why it stands out

Summer baseball at Loeb Stadium, with fundraising tickets for participating nonprofits.

Family arcade area at Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl in Lafayette22

Bowling, leagues & family fun

Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl

2331 Brothers Drive, Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 477-6500
Why it stands out

Family-owned bowling, leagues, youth programs and group fundraisers under one roof.

A child celebrating at Malibu Jack's Lafayette23

Indoor attractions, bowling & arcade

Malibu Jack’s Lafayette

2415 Sagamore Pkwy S, Ste 1980, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 799-0001
Why it stands out

Indoor attractions, bowling and arcade fun in a 135,000-square-foot local playground.

Purdue baseball playing at Alexander Field in West Lafayette24

Community sports

Purdue Baseball

Alexander Field, 1350 McCormick Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Why it stands out

One extra Boiler Up!

10 places

Food & local favorites

Independent restaurants, longtime landmarks, desserts and Indiana-made food.

The bar and dining room at East End Grill in downtown Lafayette25

Modern American dining

East End Grill

1016 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 • (765) 607-4600
Why it stands out

A downtown gathering place for local ingredients, business lunches, date nights and game-day dinners.

The warm dining room at The Bryant in West Lafayette26

Eclectic dining & drinks

The Bryant Food & Drink Co.

1820 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 250-8963
Why it stands out

An eclectic menu, thoughtful drinks and a dining room made for lunch through date night.

The historic Harry's Chocolate Shop exterior sign in West Lafayette27

Local landmark

Harry’s Chocolate Shop

329 W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Why it stands out

A Purdue story with every visit.

A bottle of Shoup's original barbecue sauce28

Indiana-made food

Shoup’s Country Foods

2048 S State Road 39, Frankfort, IN 46041
Why it stands out

Napkins may request overtime.

Bruno’s Pizza sign at its Covington Street location in West Lafayette29

Pizza & local history

The Original Bruno’s Pizza

2512 Covington Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Why it stands out

Bruno Dough: where playing with your food is tradition.

The Arni's Restaurant Market Square location in Lafayette30

Pizza, sandwiches & salads

Arni’s Restaurant — Market Square

2200 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904 • (765) 447-1108
Why it stands out

A Lafayette original serving thin-crust pizza and hometown memories since 1965.

Team members and cake display at Nothing Bundt Cakes in West Lafayette31

Bakery, Bundt cakes & celebrations

Nothing Bundt Cakes — West Lafayette

1056 B Sagamore Parkway W, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 838-3002
Why it stands out

Fresh-baked Bundt cakes for celebrations—and the days nobody remembered dessert.

The historic Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette32

Historic diner, burgers & root beer

Triple XXX Family Restaurant

2 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 743-5373
Why it stands out

Indiana’s first and oldest drive-in—serving Purdue-area tradition since 1929.

A frozen custard cone held in front of the Igloo Frozen Custard sign33

Frozen custard & local tradition

Igloo Frozen Custard

4909 Tazer Dr, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 449-0100
Why it stands out

Two Lafayette stops. Four generations of recipes. Dessert-first thinking encouraged.

McCord Candies on the corner of Sixth and Main in downtown Lafayette34

Candy, soda fountain & local history

McCord Candies

536 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901 • (765) 742-4441
Why it stands out

Hand-pulled candy canes, fountain sodas and more than a century of Lafayette memories.

07 places

Home, auto & professional

Trusted help for homes, vehicles, land, insurance, financing and everyday projects.

Official Ruoff Mortgage logo for the Lafayette branch35

Mortgage lending & community sponsor

Ruoff Mortgage – Lafayette

953 Park East Blvd, Ste C, Lafayette, IN 47905
Why it stands out

Home-field advantage starts at home.

Goat Forestry equipment actively mulching woodland near Lafayette, Indiana39

Forestry mulching & land management

Goat Forestry & Land Management

Based in Lafayette, Indiana • (662) 704-4363
Why it stands out

Your land, our mission. Clearing done right—no kidding.

Henry Poor Lumber Company design and building-products showroom40

Building materials & design

Henry Poor Lumber Company

3315 Brady Lane, Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 474-1388
Why it stands out

A Lafayette resource for lumber, kitchens, flooring, fireplaces and project guidance.

JL Anderson Heating and Cooling office and service vehicles in Lafayette41

Heating, cooling & commercial HVAC

JL Anderson Heating & Cooling

3229 Olympia Drive, Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-7506
Why it stands out

Family-owned heating and cooling service with Lafayette roots and strong community ties.

04 places

Shops, services & pets

Distinctive local shops plus two excellent choices for caring for four-legged family.

McGuire Music and Sound guitar-shaped sign in Lafayette, Indiana43

Instruments, lessons & repairs

McGuire Music & Sound

11 Sagamore Parkway S, Lafayette, IN 47905 • (765) 474-2942
Why it stands out

Selling fun since 1971—just look for the big blue guitar.

Dogs playing with tennis balls at Pooch At Play44

Dog daycare, boarding, grooming & training

Pooch At Play

2960 Lindberg Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 838-8033
Why it stands out

Daycare, boarding, grooming and training for dogs that need a good place to spend the day.

The branded lobby inside Pooch Palace Resort in West Lafayette45

Dog hotel, daycare & grooming

Pooch Palace Resort

2833 US-52, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 204-0388
Why it stands out

Daycare, grooming and all-suite boarding for dogs, designed to feel like a home away from home.

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