On a random Sunday, we drove through the area and I spied A Slice of Heaven - a tiny little shack…read morein an empty parking lot. The sign said "Fresh Baked Amish Pie" so of course we had to stop! And it was worth it! We got a peach pie and a pecan pie - soft, smooth and delicious. This little place is literally in the middle of nowhere, but it's a hidden gem worth visiting for anyone who loves a good, homemade pie. The next time I drive through Michigan City, this will be the first place I visit. If you're looking for a cute little local business that serves up fantastic pies, you gotta stop by A Slice of Heaven!

I had a pecan pie á la mode, and it was amazing. It's a little place that I've seen when I visit…read moremy dad in Beverly shores, and I'm so glad ai stopped!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed our Cowboy and Pizza dogs, as well as the poutine. All…read morevery tasty. There are helpful pictures of all the menu items, so you can buy with confidence. Cute little walk in joint with some outside seating.

Got the Cowboy dog and poutine. The bun was soft and the French fried onions were slightly spicy…read more The poutine is was perfectly smoky and the cheese curds had the squeak. Really great.

I love this place!…read more In our home, all of the adults are assigned a night when they have to prepare dinner. My night is Thursday. After working Summer School today from 7:30 to 4pm, I really was NOT feeling standing in front of a stove. I had a taste for a chili dog , so I headed straight to Carlson's Drive In when I got off work. I ordered 6 Chicago Dogs, 4 Chili Dogs with extra onions (I had one brought to me while I waited for my order), a cheeseburger with everything (one daughter doesn't like hotdogs) and a grilled cheese sandwich (her daughter doesn't either). I also had a frosty cold mug of root beer . The fact that most of the wait staff and some of the kitchen staff are MCHS students was an added bonus. I was confident that I would be taken care of. When I got home, the family tore into that food like a school of piranha . Carlson's Drive In got high marks from my family today! They ALWAYS get high marks from me!

Sometimes all you need in life is some good ole fashioned American drive in food, and Carlson's…read morereally hits the spot. (They've been doing it since 1947 after all!). I got the chili dog, fries and bug mug of root beer, and it was incredibly delicious, and what's best is the prices seem to be immune to inflation. The vibes of the area are your classic drive in style (we chose to sit at tables outside as opposed to stay in car though). I also nibbled on my family's burger, hot dogs, and chicken strips--all incredibly tasty. The service was timely, kind, and welcoming.

It was lunchtime in July 2026 and my boyfriend was surprised to learn that I had never been inside…read moreof a Portillo's before (I once got a shake at their drive-thru about a year ago though). So our lunch location was quickly chosen and we went in. Immediately, I was surrounded by vintage Americana memorabilia, reminiscent of a Route 66 diner, in a VERY large space. The shock of the decor was intense yet very exciting! So if you are unaware, this location is one of 107 Portillo's around the US and is a fast-casual hot dog restaurant chain based founded in 1963 out of Chicago. This location opened in 2018 and is one of 6 locations in Indiana. The food is like Five Guys if it specialized in hot dogs instead of burgers and if it went for a maximalist decor concept instead. For lunch, my bf and I ordered: 2 Chicago dogs $3.99 each, 1 Char'diniera dog $4.99 (a pepper and cheese stuffed hot dog), 1 side salad $5.89, and 1 order of onion rings $3.89. The prices are not too bad in my opinion! It took about 5ish minutes for our order to be ready. I thought the meat and bun were of quality and the salad was generous with cheese. My bf loved the limited-time-only Char'diniera hot dog and thought it was one of the best fast food hot dogs he had ever had! High praise indeed haha! Personally, I've had better Chicago style dogs but enjoyed Portillo's version very much. Neither of us had the calorie budget for one of their cake milkshakes - where they put AN ENTIRE SLICE OF CAKE INTO A MILKSHAKE. And yes, it is an incredibly gluttonous 1500 calories. RIP to whomever gets one of these more than once! Overall, I had a good time and a pleasant experience and I will definitely have Portillo's again.

It had been a good 10 years since I had a Portillo's hotdog. I was excited to find out they had one…read morein South Bend. Since I was in a hurry to get on the road I tried the drive-thru. What I love about Portillo's is they have staff out there taking orders and processing payments to expedite the process. It can get busy during lunchtime but they do a great job of speeding people along. I ordered jumbo Chicago dog and an order of cheese fries. The fries were exactly how I remembered them. Crinkle cut with that slightly salted crunch on the outside and soft center. The regular size is enough for two people to share I can only imagine how large the large fries are. Add a cup of cheese sauce for dipping and these were probably my favorite fries I've had all year. Portillo's is still is my favorite place to get a Chicago hot dog!

A friend and I stopped in here to grab some quick breakfast at lunch time. The lady that runs the…read morestand is very nice! She is very welcoming and wants to make sure she gets your order right exactly. The food that we tried was phenomenal. I had a breakfast burrito with chorizo, and my friend got some sort of veggie Chilaquiles that were very tasty. For drinks, I had the Mexican hot chocolate that was very hot and very sweet! Would highly recommend trying if you've never had. She also gave myself, my friend, and each new customer that walked in free soda cans as a thank you for the business. She is seriously so sweet and deserves good business. There are tables conveniently located just outside the restaurant for your dining convenience. Enjoy the beautiful New Buffalo scenery while scarfing down a burrito or cheeseburger at this lovely little dine-in. Excited to make this a regular staple of our travels! 5/5

Closed permanently Now a taco stand owned by Al Fuego…read more Great food fast service. Wonderful staff

I love this place! They always have a good selection of hot dogs that are made just right…read more My coworkers and I get this place a couple times a month it seems, and they ALWAYS deliver. Another huge reason that keeps me coming back is the people that work there, they are always so happy and talkative when I walk in. From the first time I ordered it to now, I have not called in an order simply because I enjoy talking to the folks behind the counter, they really know how to make you feel welcome in a seemingly unwelcoming world. Thank you, Eddie!

I'd say "don't ask it to be anything it's not". It's a hotdog joint - period. It seems to be a…read morefamily affair and they are all super-proud of it and were great fun visiting with us about it. They do many kinds of dogs and a few other sandwiches. Now here's the bad news: they have no "fryer" so no fries! No onion rings! No potato skins! No Tater Tots! The good news is that it's worth going just for the dogs. Toppings are perfect. I had a perfect Chicago-style and my wife loved her All American. We split a dog with kraut. Still needing sides, wife had Mac & Cheese that she liked and I enjoyed "Grandma's" slaw. It was just like my grandma's! So - get in the mood for a hot dog and go get them. Recommended!

It's always a great meal and friendly service. I love their cheeseburgers, and crispy fries! I also…read moreenjoy supporting local businesses.

November 6, 2024, approximately 2:41 P.M…read more I can understand why so many restaurants are going out of business if customer service is anything like I experienced at the "Boathouse Grill" in Michigan City, IN yesterday. My two granddaughter's and I stopped there for a sandwich after shopping at the Lighthouse Mall. To say the woman that took our orders was unfriendly, is an understatement. She was an older woman with short hair. My granddaughter ordered a Patty Melt on white bread, this woman's response was "we don't have white bread." My granddaughter asked for a substitution because she doesn't like rye bread. Answer: "that's all we have." Did not offer to put it on a hamburger bun, which is white bread. I ordered a salad. I was told "no salad's today." I then ordered a fish sandwich and a cheeseburger, with two sides of mayonnaise, one for fish and one for cheeseburger. The woman who was cooking brought one side of mayonnaise. When I told her I needed another, her response "I already gave you one." The food was okay, service TERRIBLE. I would never go back. I'm in the restaurant business and would never treat customers the way we were treated yesterday. And to add insult to injury, I was charged .50 for a cup of water. This is the worse $27.90 (my check) that I will never see again! Thelma J. Garcia tgarcia701@comcast.net

Waka Dog is the definition of "hole in the wall" local spot! My boys and I were visiting from out…read moreof town to catch a basketball game and wanted a quick bite to eat before we hit the road. Enter Waka Dog! When we walked in the door, I was getting the vibe that the decor had not changed in many years. From the classic Vienna hotdogs posters to the random hand drawn signs, I was getting excited because I had a sense it didn't even matter what the decor was because the food must be so good this place will NEVER shut down! Lol! But then I discovered the secret sauce. The lady that waited on us was one of the kindest humans I met! It was almost like she was family, and she was gonna make sure we were taken care of! Her service was amazing and she made sure our cups were full the whole time. Now to the food... I'm a sucker for a good old Maxwell Street style Polish sausage and they NAILED IT! No frills or remixing required...sausage, mustard, onions, sport peppers! Perfection! Not to mention the fries, which were a dark horse favorite. All in all, it was the perfect spot to feel at home before we headed home! Will definitely be back! Hopefully they wouldn't have changed a thing!

If you want excellent service and a family friendly experience with delicious dogs then this is…read moreyour place!