For all of you who remember this place, it's an amazing place…read more I wish it would open again. All of us who went there for years and years we all missed Dee and Edna. The food was always good the people always nice

The restaurant is immeasurable in the atmosphere and family friendliness. I would highly recommend…read moreeating here as often as possible. They have daily specials and carry out curbside pickup. The Garza family has been great to our community and has earned a Five Star review from me.

My various experiences dining here have been pretty consistent. They are super busy! The staff is…read morevery friendly and nice but it takes a long time to get food onto the table. My ds (and all their friends) love the food, love the amount of food, and love the ambiance (e.g., it's super packed with people). Each time we go there's usually some semifamous college athletes dining out as well which is fun for the fans!

Portions are generous, food is great. Only thing was it gets cold by the door from people coming in…read moreand out but they cant do much to change that. Service is a little slow when its really busy which is understandable so I didnt mind.

Triple XXX root beer was king of the hill back when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's. Damn…read morefine root beer, too! So imagine my (pleasant) surprise that there was but one Triple XXX restaurant that remained open, carrying the torch (as it were) for that great root beer! So on a nice and humid Saturday, me, hubby, and our little Puppy hopped in the car for a 2+ hr drive to West Lafayette IN for lunch! Of course - we got there - an old-style-diner-like building perched on a hill close to Perdue University in West Lafayette! We were seated in the outdoor "full service" tented section of the restaurant (covered) and perused the menu. After ordering the obligatory Triple XXX root beer (but of course - which came with free refills) we turned to the menu! Hubby ordered the Barney Burger - a 1/4 lb chop steak burger with cheese and grilled onions - as fyi, no burger comes with condiments- you get to "dress your own the way you like it" with condi's on the table. I ordered the Bernie Flowers All-Pro - a 1/4 lb chop steak with lettuce, tomato, onion (which I held) and Miracle Whip (yes!) on a toasty sesame bun. We both got curly fries (which were yummy, btw). Ok- first thoughts- the burgers - while fresh- were a bit dry. Hmm. The lettuce on my Bernie was a nice, crisp, and cold leaf. Yes! The tomato was freshly sliced and - honestly- looked like one I'd cut at home. Sweet! So why the 4 stars - I mentioned the meat was dry? Oh my. Yes, that's the sole demerit. But props to the fries and the awesome Root Beer! We enjoyed it - and just in the nick of time. No sooner did we finish up than a severe thunderstorm rolled into town! So we skedaddled to the car, hopped in, and drove thru drenching rain, super strong winds, some light hail - until we got outta Indiana on our way back to Illinois. Would we come again? Of course! Gotta support places like this-they're an important part of Americana! Check it out yourself and enjoy- as we did!

This is my second time here driving back from Chicago to Ohio and both times I have stopped here…read morefor lunch. The first time I got breakfast and a root beer. This time I got a burger and root beer. This isn't fancy food, this is country cooking at it's finest. The root beer is amazing. I should have asked about a root beer float, next time. You walk it and sit where ever you can. It it a long counter that wraps around and the wait staff walk inside it. The fries are yummy, and the burger was perfect for what I needed a solid meal since I hadn't eaten in almost 9 hours. Yep sounds like a personal problem. But hey at least the food here has been perfect both times. Maybe next time I will buy a shirt or at least some root beers to go with me. My burger was a true knife and fork meal. At least I am too old to be wearing my chili all over my beard and shirt. Highly recommend if in the area and it is only 5 miles off the interstate. Drive in and enjoy a yummy meal.

Great food and service! Only visited an handful of times so far, but never had anything but a great…read moreexperience here.

Greetings! Tucked…read moreaway in a quiet corner of Lafayette, Indiana lies my next discovered gem to share with you: North End Cafe. Pleasant staff greeted us upon arrival and the genial vibe continued throughout our meal. Props to Paige for great service during an obviously busy Saturday morning. Quaint decor and quality service gave me high hopes that the meal would be a winner, too...and it was! Dishes were served hot and perfectly plated...and the first bite sealed the deal: Delicious! Flavor development and fresh tastes met me bite after bite...excellent in every way! If mild coffee is the way you enjoy your coffee, you'll enjoy their coffee...I prefer a more robust blend and missed it the table with the symphony of other great flavors. The carefully clean dining room and bathrooms tell me that management covers all facets of running a great restaurant...kudos! I'll be sure to return to The North End Cafe in the future and I hope you have a similar experience when you cross through the door for the first time! Until next time...tk

Ambiance is what you should expect from a mom-n-pop diner that's been in business since the 50s…read more Clean and well loved. The food is the same way...inexpensive, home style and tasty! The biscuits and gravy are some of the best I've had...light, fluffy, and melt in your mouth. Gravy could be a little more peppery but you can add more if that's your thing. We went on a Sunday about 12:30 and it wasn't busy. The waitstaff was very friendly and the food came out quick. It's out of the way and hidden but certainly worth finding! Will be back in future visits to Lafayette!

I had the misfortune of experiencing the worst breakfast in years at this establishment. I ordered…read morea ham and Swiss omelette, specifically requesting that my eggs not be brown. To my dismay, they arrived completely overcooked and unappetizingly brown. To add insult to injury, my toast was burnt to a crisp, nearly charred to a shadow of what it should have been. When I pointed this out to the waitress, her nonchalant response was, "It's kind of burnt," as if there are acceptable levels of burn. In my opinion, when the toast is predominantly black, it clearly falls into the category of "burnt." The overall quality of the meal was abysmal, and it was evident that the staff couldn't have cared less about my experience. While I was not charged for the meal, I wouldn't have paid for it even if I had to. There's simply no way I could bring myself to eat here again. Curiously, my husband ordered a similar omelette, but his came out perfectly yellow and appetizing, along with toast that was actually edible. This made me wonder if my request not to burn my food inadvertently insulted the cook, leading to my meal being intentionally scorched. After sending the dish back, I received not a word of apology or even an offer to prepare something else. It was a complete lack of customer service. This review, without a doubt, has to be the most negative I've ever written. Normally, I refrain from posting bad reviews because I understand that everyone can have an off day. If a restaurant attempts to rectify their mistakes, I tend to be forgiving. But in this case, the food was nothing short of garbage on a plate, and the indifference from the staff was glaring.

My son and I were out geocaching and were getting pretty hungry around 1, so I did a quick yelp…read moresearch and found this great diner! Love the ambiance and the small hometown feel. One note.. They don't accept cards! I got the Farmers Omelet and my son got the bacon cheeseburger. We both loved our meals! Check this place out!

always the best place to go to this place is my favorite for so long. I suggest everyone to try it…read morethe place as soon as you walk into it it just feels like home. Everyone is so nice to you. They treat you like family and the food is amazing

Best cheeseburgers and salads and also they have the best experience with customers...read more

If you're in the area visiting Turkey Run State Park or Shades State Park do yourself a huge favor…read moreand visit this place after working up an appetite hiking. We stopped in this little diner and were taken aback by the sheer charm of the place and people! It is a true flashback moment. The menu has a standard selection of small town diner selections and the prices are insanely inexpensive. I had the double bacon cheeseburger and cheese fries. My burger was near perfect. A simple, enjoyable meal at its best. For dessert I had a slice of pecan pie that was pretty near life changing! The pies are all homemade by the owner! I was blown away by how delicious it was. Our server was extremely attentive despite how busy the place was. All of the other customers were locals of the tiny town and surrounding areas. As we clearly looked like our of towners (and were probably 35 years younger than the average age) a lot of people came to say hi to us and told us that we had to stay for the music and dancing that they had at 6pm. We stayed to see the band start playing and most of the restaurant stood up to line dance. It was very cute to see. This was a very charming, unique experience and I am so glad we stopped here.

Check your food if you order Togo!!!! If I dine in, they…read morenormally don't mess anything up but if they do, they fix it. Unfortunately every single time I've ordered to go, they get my order WRONG. I have given up on Togo orders from here. I like their breakfast & soups. Not a fan of their chorizo. Never have had the best service. Place is not the cleanest but not bad either.

Came in this morning for breakfast while Dad is in town…read more Pros - Food was great! (I got the meat lover omlette, potatoes, white toast, and coffee). - Friendly waitress (Hannah H isamazing, you should ask for her) - Clean (always a good thing) - Affordable! (Two breakfasts and two coffees for $21!) Cons - I can't eat there for breakfast daily (that's more of a me and working issue though...)

Best biscuits and gravy in the county. Good coffee too. They said it's Columbian so now I use the…read moresame at home.

Very nice little diner. A wide variety of food choices along with some specials, and really…read morereasonable prices. Good coffee and yummy food. Extra charge for breakfast potatoes, so if you don't like them, you save money. Service was very nice also. Can't go wrong with this homie looking place.

Came on Mother's Day on the way to the casino. The food and service is alway wonderful. Our server…read morewas so patient and very kind.

Great portion size for a good price. Stopped in on the way back from Shades state park. Service was…read moreattentive and a nice calm vibe.