Food was ok, nothing special but not bad. Service was good…read more Ambiance was cramped and loud. It was ok but there are better options in the area

Phil-Bs is a Valpo staple. Nice home feeling place that is ran effectively and efficiently. Been…read morehere many times and have never left disappointed. It's not just breakfast food either, they have a large menu and the lunch is good as well!

Why can't I give more than 5 stars? We have been here so often, and it's always been the best home…read morecooked breakfast or lunch you can get. The people who own it are the sweetest hard-working family. I swear they truly want you to have the best food they can make you. We normally sit at the little bar. Seating is minimal and you may wait. Believe me, it's worth the wait.

A marvelous jewel of a restaurant. Food is fantastic and I usually go there weekly. Often I think…read morewhat if they close? Why? It's a rare diner in Valparaiso, Indiana. No restaurant like this one in this town. Breakfast and lunch only.

Old school diner with super friendly staff and the cooks are amazing. They are always busy but you…read moredon't have to wait long. The food is good as are the prices.

Always great food with fast & friendly service! Janette is amazing! Love their omelettes and soups!read more

Great place for a quick grab and go breakfast! Best banana bread! 10/10 it's so good you can eat it…read morewithout syrup!

Good Chicago dog! I was passing through town and had to get my fix before leaving the Chicagoland…read morearea. Love that they have a drive through and the staff member who helped me was genuinely so kind. You only find that kind of service in the Midwest.

Jumped online and looked for some reviews of local restaurants in Chesterton, Indiana, a little…read moretown adjacent to Indiana dunes national Park. Found a couple promising choices and we settled on northside diner. And it was a great choice. Inside it has that quirky retro 50s, nostalgic feel. Memorabilia and art around the small building. Standout performances by the service staff. As it should have been, it was extremely busy on a Saturday morning. There also happened to be a festival in town. Which may have even subtracted from the amount of people waiting to get a booth, as there were some food trucks and other activities going on. But that being said, we sat at the little counter and ordered your basic breakfast with eggs and bacon and toast plus some biscuits and gravy and I was pleased that I didn't order the full-size biscuits and gravy because the half size was as big as a normal size at other restaurants. Gravy was full flavor, not gritty at all, and there was more than adequate amounts of sausage. Sometimes you have to play hunt the sausage, which is just a scary statement. I had ordered an extra well-done sausage patty just in case I needed to cut up more and had it. But I would've been OK without. Happy with our choices plus a tremendous value. Highly recommend anyone coming into the Indiana dunes area looking for a great breakfast value I believe the place closes at 1 o'clock, so keep that in mind. Now we were there on a Saturday so please check hours. Enjoy.

We were headed home after a 3-week road trip and needed one last place for breakfast. What a…read morefabulous find!! Cute little diner, with great food and such nice, pleasant people!! It was busy, so we sat at the counter, and "Ti" (not sure how she spelled it) and her assistant Haley gave us excellent service, and then Ti's Mom came out and talked with us. What a friendly, positive place for good food! Highly recommend!

Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of my food but trust me when I say everything I had was…read moredelicious! I orders the wings (buffalo sauce) they were grilled to perfection! I wanted more LOL. It was Thursday so their special on wings are $5. I also got the cheeseburger egg rolls which were Devine and the sauce that came with it gave it that extra kick. The drinks were good as well. The most popular one was the Merilee. It comes in to flavors strawberry and lime. The service was great and the ambiance of the place was nice for a bachelorette party. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I were in Crown Point for our daughter's volleyball. We decided to grab a bite…read moreduring one of her breaks. Bedarra Bar was close, we thought why not. We went around 530, and the place was busy. It got super busy as dinner time rolled around. We sat at the bar and the greeted by the bartender. We ordered two drinks and two entrees to share. I had the Reyka and the Shrimp Étouffée (featured special). My husband ordered the Bedarra Old Fashioned and the Southern Fried Chicken. Our drinks were phenomenal. The presentation of mine was not what I expected. Loved the aesthetics! The Shrimp Étouffée was not one of our favorites. Shrimp was cooked to perfection but the rice and sauce ok, it was bland. The southern fried chicken was really good. It was flavorful and juicy. Definitely coming back when our daughter plays out there again. Nice place to grab a drink and a quick bite.

Perfect classic diner food and atmosphere. Food came out quick and hot. Our server Beth was very…read moreattentive and kind. We went on Mother's Day and didn't have to wait long at all. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

Jimmy's Cafe in Valparaiso had some positives, but the cash-only policy and limited menu were…read moresignificant drawbacks. My wife and I recently went for breakfast with another couple and were seated immediately. Our server, who I believe was also an owner, was incredibly sweet and attentive, which was a definite plus. However, the menu was surprisingly small and lacked many breakfast staples you'd expect at a diner, like Eggs Benedict. I ordered the French toast, which was just okay. I wasn't a fan of the syrup, and overall, I was disappointed with the limited choices. I would have rated Jimmy's Cafe higher if it weren't for the fact that it's cash only. In 2025, it's hard to believe any establishment still operates this way. If the issue is credit card fees, the solution is simple: post a sign about a service charge for credit card transactions. This way, customers have the choice to pay with a card if they're willing to pay the fee. It puts the decision in the customer's hands. Because of this outdated policy, I won't be returning.

So I've been hanging out a bit in small town America lately. Luckily I've been able to discover…read moresome really good eats in some of these small towns. The Hangar is in a town of about 550 people. I have that many in my condo building. But what they lack in people they do pretty dam good in good places to grab a good bite. The Hangar is one of them. It looks like they poured a few bucks in this place. the decor is pretty nice and very rural. They know their demographic. Even the bathroom are pretty cool and interesting looking with keg urinals. Now I know that sounds nasty but I usually look for cleanliness and detail like quality of napkins etc. Anyone who is concerned with their restrooms is concerned with the details. The dining area is really nice and spacious wood on metal with an old bank vault for a kitchen door. There is also a pretty spacious patio to eat and drink on. Parking! Yes I never get used to that. But being a a small town i suppose they have plenty for which I am grateful. When they serve you get get your utensil set-up in this cools little paper bag sleeve. It's clean and likely pretty hygienic. The all around quality of non-food items is pretty good. The service is excellent. The staff very friendly and our server a good looking woman was on point and sincerely friendly. I am remiss I did not get her name as she deserves a shout out! The grub? Pretty damn good. My buddy had their burger and believe me he is a critic in a good way, he knows his stuff. Their fries are thick cut steak fries, the best kind. He really enjoyed the burger and that's saying something as he is in the business. I had an excellent hand-breaded pork tenderloin sandwich which was fried just right not too crisp and not soggy. A damn good sandy. A side of their BBQ I was good to go. My side of potato salad was righteous too. It seems more and more I run across small town America that has upped their game comparable to any big city in quality and atmosphere. They also have an edge on the price points. With general lower overhead they can be more reasonable I suppose. That said, people still have to make a living so please tip graciously when you can. I would definitely take a ride back here from the city. I may have to try a weekend which i bet is jamming'.

We have heard about this place and had time to stop by today. We both ordered the blue gill…read moresandwich; delicious service was great and easy to see why it's called The Hangar. Atmosphere was air related. Well be back, nobody offers blue gill