Chinese restaurant
Rice Cafe
Rice Cafe is a Chinese restaurant in West Lafayette, IN offering menu access and dining options near Purdue University. Check hours, service, and amenities.
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About Rice Cafe
Rice Cafe is a late-night Chinese restaurant located near Purdue University in West Lafayette, offering a casual dining environment focused on Chinese comfort food classics.
Menu items include a variety of tofu dishes, set platters, hot pots, udon, and more, catering to vegetarian options and small plates. Portions and quality reviews vary among customers.
The space is low-key and popular with college students, featuring Wi-Fi and amenities such as restrooms and high chairs for children.
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Dishes guests come back for
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is casual and geared toward college students, with a simple dining space and a focus on quick, comforting meals.
Service Style
Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery with no table service and no reservations accepted.
Best For
Suitable for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and groups looking for late-night options near campus.
Good Occasions
Ideal for late-night meals after work or studying, available daily from mid-afternoon to early morning.
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Good for kids
- Solo dining
Location & contact
Find Rice Cafe
- 128 Pierce St, West Lafayette, IN 47906, United States
- +1 765-743-3503
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday | 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM |
| Thursday | 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Friday Today | 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Saturday | 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Sunday | 03:00 PM - 03:00 AM |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Delivery
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Onsite services
Amenities & Offerings
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Planning & Parking
- No accepts reservations
- Free street parking
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