El Cantarito Laporte

Breakfast pizza! It is delicious! The crust gives the taste/texture of being a biscuit crust…read more Everything together, eggs, gravy, bacon, and cheese, are perfect on this crust. Grab it when it's on the menu! The owner and staff are friendly and accomodating. This is a gem in our town.

This is an excellent spot for a quality breakfast, and worth the wait since it's always busy.read more

Jam is written in the description but I didn't see it and it wasn't in the name which it should be because why would it have jam!!!

Philly cheese steak omelet and hash browns

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Mini cannoli

Dune Billies Beach Cafe

4.6(244 reviews)

11.5 mi

Cute place and amazing food. Staff is extremely friendly. Beautiful place inside and out and a…read moregreat place to eat no matter what the weather. We had breakfast and lunch items that were very tasty and healthy.

I don't know why I haven't tried this place before? It is amazing. Such good homemade food. The…read moreflourless chocolate cake was to die for! I will be back and back and back.

Dining Area at Dune Billies

Wake N Bagel

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Inside dinning room

Sugar Bowl

4.2(59 reviews)

10.0 mi

After taking the advice from my dad to try this place out, I understand why the parking lot was so…read morebusy! We were warmly welcomed when we walked through the door and promptly seated in a booth by a window. Juan (I think that was our name) was our server and he quickly brought over waters and asked us for our beverage preference. I ordered coffee, hoping it was going to be better than the previous restaurants that occupied the building- and it was very good! I saw the house frittata on the menu and it instantly sounded good, so I ordered that and my BF ordered the country lady, or something to that extent, and a short stack of pancakes. Our food came out no more than 10 minutes after we ordered, if that. It was fresh and the portions were enormous! Both of our meals tasted as good as they looked and were a great value for the price and amount of food that was served. Throughout our meal, Juan kept us not needing or wanting for anything. Sugar Bowl has a great staff, wonderful food, and a great future! I will definitely be back whenever I visit!

Ordered Omelette with an extra egg because their build your own omellette is only 3 eggs for…read more$13.95. Didn't want the hash browns or pancakes. Opted for rye toast (in lieu of pancakes) and a side of cottage cheese. Water to drink. Was asked if i wanted butter on the toast. After asking if they use butter or margarine, it was confirmed they use margarine. So toast was ordered dry and I would be required apply butter by opening the small "whipped butter" packets inborder to enjoy some buttered rye toast . The Omellette was ok taste-wise...but the entire time eating it my mind is questioning if I'm consuming eggs cooked in margarine? Then I'm thinking of the experiment where I placed an unwrapped stick of margarine on a dish in my garage for 2 weeks and observed that not an insect, rodent or any other living creature disturbed the lab born condiment...completely untouched orbdisturbed.. and thus I haven't poisoned my body with that garabage ever since...until possibly now??? Place was dirty with soot on the window sill at my booth. Bill comes and is over $20...highest price I've paid for that meal anywhere, which i order from various establishments a few times a week (including the 5 egg omellete establishments). Then I'm asked "cash or card?" Then informed that DEBIT card is another upcharge of $1.40, or so. The "how was everything" converstaion deserved a comment from me about the ridiculous price I'm paying for some eggs. The off-putting, I assume, owner steps in, then starts trying to justify the upcharges that resulted in a $26 omelette (by the time i threw in a $5.00 tip). This guy continued trying to convince me that he has the lowest prices and best quality...blah blah blah...trying do hard convince me his price chiseling way of doing business is justifiablr. Oh, well, could it be that I feel my arteries are clogging with margarine as i write this? Oh well..won't visiting this place again.

House Firttata

Stuffed Avacado platter (Healthy Picks Menu)

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Stuffed Avacado platter (Healthy Picks Menu)

Memo's House of Pancakes

4.2(155 reviews)

8.6 mi

We were looking for a breakfast spot that was open early in the morning in Michigan City, and this…read morewas the only place open at the time. I'm glad it worked out that way because it ended up being a really nice start to the day. The place has that classic diner feel that just makes you comfortable. We sat by the window, and since it was raining outside, it made the whole breakfast even more relaxing. The staff was friendly and made us feel right at home. I ordered the French Toast Combo with two golden slices of French toast, four eggs, two sausages, and an apple juice. The breakfast was honestly perfect. The French toast had a light crispness on the outside but was soft and fluffy in the middle, soaking up the syrup. It had that buttery, cinnamon flavor that makes you want another bite. The eggs were cooked just right and paired perfectly with the toast, while the sausages were juicy, well-seasoned. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and it was exactly the kind of breakfast I was hoping for that morning. I'd definitely stop here again if I'm back in the area.

We're back again today after our delicious breakfast yesterday…read more The Huevos Rancheros was amazing and we came back to enjoy it again. The service is fantastic.

French Toast Combo

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Farm and House Frittata so good

Jennie Rae’s Restaurant

4.1(69 reviews)

7.9 mi

Affordable meals consistently prepared and cheerfully served…read more The quality of the fried fish on Fridays is superior to others in the area. Homemade pies and jams are also on the menu. They are worth a drive through the county if you are not in the area.

Fantastic breakfast driving through LaPorte to visit family. Comfy small town diner vibe, very…read morewelcoming. My husband loved the biscuits and gravy. The homemade pie was absolutely delicious!

Dining Room.

Ham and mushrooms omelette

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Hash and up

Fiddlehead Restaurant

4.2(473 reviews)

11.5 mi

Fiddlehead is a fine American restaurant with a wide selection of drinks…read more The inside is welcoming and charming with a plant theme and a faux tin ceiling. While the dining is certainly respectable, the presentation is more casual, and you will be comfortable in any attire. The servers are on point and upbeat. I enjoyed the bourbon-glazed pork chop, and it was spectacular. The bourbon flavor really popped with an also sweet marinade. The potatoes and green beans rounded out the meal and kept my fitness goals on track. We hope to be back next year!

What a nice surprise! We were on our way to Chicago and found this place not very far from the…read moretrain station. Not familiar with this town at all and it didn't look like there was much in the area. But they have a gem of a restaurant here. I had the quesadillas and my wife had a shrimp salad. We also ordered the fry basket and they have different sauces you can get with it. Everything was really good. It was kinda tough to pick my meal because they had a lot of interesting choices on the menu. And the service was great! Very attentive and genuine. This is a nice place. If we're ever taking the train to Chicago again and need to grab a quick meal, we're coming here.

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Old fashioned and a lemon margarita

Sophia's House of Pancakes

4.1(341 reviews)

9.4 mi

The food was fast and filling. Karey was an amazing server and super attentive. The space was clean…read moreand inviting as well.

Seated with swiftness. Our Kind and amazing server Kari was attentive and got us everything we…read moreneeded. Food was great and came out quickly :) I recommend

Welcome

Gypsy skillet, I asked for no meat, no cheese, add broccoli, over hard egg

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The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club

4.3(158 reviews)

7.0 mi

My wife and I hosted our joint 60th birthday party here with approximately 40 friends and family…read more The staff was exceptional to work with and everyone enjoyed the venue location and its beauty. A special thank you to the chef who prepared a wonderful meal for 40 guests. Stella and staff are wonderful and we highly recommend hosting a special event here.

We stayed at the Brewery Lodge & Supper Club to celebrate my husband's birthday and our…read moreanniversary, and we had a wonderful stay. I originally chose this lodge because I loved the beautiful wood features in the rooms, and it was just as cozy in person. Our room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bed was great, although the pillows weren't quite our favorite, but that's really just a personal preference. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and having the restaurant right on the property was such a convenience. We had brunch there, and it was absolutely delicious. The potatoes were my favorite! We also loved the peaceful wooded setting. It made for a relaxing getaway, although there were quite a few mosquitoes, so definitely bring bug spray if you plan to spend time outside. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would absolutely stay here again. It's a cozy, relaxing place that's perfect for a weekend getaway or a special occasion.

Work space atrium

Bread Board

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Work space private dinning room in the supper club.

Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant

3.9(901 reviews)

11.7 mi

We stopped into Shoreline Brewery while visiting Michigan City because it was unbearably hot…read moreoutside and we needed somewhere to cool off before we could check into our hotel. We ordered the Elote Pizza, and overall it was really good. It had a nice wood-fired crust that was probably the highlight of the meal. The only downside was that it came with a garlic aioli that was very heavy...there was so much on the pizza that it overpowered some of the other flavors. I think it would have been even better with a lighter hand. For drinks, I had one of their sour beers and my husband ordered an IPA. Both were good, but neither really stood out as anything particularly memorable. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and took good care of us. The layout of the brewery was a little unexpected. We walked into the main entrance, then the host brought us back outside and over to a separate building where the bar is located. It was a little confusing at first, but it ended up being a neat setup. The restaurant was clean, with a spacious dining room and a nice-looking patio. The only thing that kept this from being a higher rating was the value. It felt a little expensive for what we ordered, and while everything was solid, nothing really wowed us. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in, especially as a place to escape the heat for a while. If you're in the area and looking for a casual meal and a local beer, it's worth checking out...I just wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit again.

Went for dinner, and was asked to pay $5 cover because a band was playing outside. Sat outside and…read moreband packed up after a couple of songs. Spoke to the manager who was very unapologetic and didn't seem to care about treating your customers well. Pretty much said that's their policy even if you happen to come just 5 mins before close. Food was average, their "award winning" lamb burger was not medium rare as stated on the menu. The only saving grace was our waitress who was very attentive and empathetic. Will not venture here again nor will recommend anyone to go here.

Eating area

Scotch eggs

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Pineapple Daiquiri crafted cocktail

Arturo's Baked Goods & More

4.3(20 reviews)

10.6 mi

This is a little hidden gem that would be easy to miss since it is parked in a small house just off…read moreU.S. 12. While there's all kinds of dandy baked goods you can take home, Arturo's is a great stop for an excellent breakfast that is also very reasonably priced. Don't expect haute cuisine here - it's quaint and small, down home and rustic with friendly, welcoming service. All perfect in its own way. My wife and her friend both had breakfast taco's that were filled with a bountiful array of vegetables, eggs and cheese, accompanied by a tangy green salsa. My buddy and I both had a breakfast special - house-made hash browns (mine were as ordered perfect extra-crispy) topped with onion, house made bacon, cheese and eggs. Everything was perfect, but perhaps the highlight of our brunch was the waffle that we shared - absolute perfection! Crispy on the outside, buttery and soft on the inside. It was perhaps the best waffle that I've had in 20 years and when I go back to visit our friends in Michigan City, I'll be back to Arturo's for that waffle!

Great breakfast - fresh, homemade, and fast. The breakfast quesadilla and breakfast tacos were…read moredelicious, and the chocolate crinkle fritters were a fun treat. Friendly service and very reasonable!

Apple Spice Cake

Cinnamon Rolls

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Custom Made Grilled Chese

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R H.

5 years ago

Disappointed. There is nothing better than service with an attitude. Service was horrible, don't go there expecting anything but bad service. There will not be another visit by us. read more

El Cantarito Laporte - mexican - Updated September 2026

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