Nice spot. My food was good. The wait can get long so check online and get on the waitlist before…read moreyou go. The wait can be as long as 2 hours. Interior was cute and eclectic. Service was good as well.

Holy moly -- so much food! We visited Toast & Jam on a Saturday morning and were seated right away…read more I started with the Birthday Cake Latte (made sugar-free), and it was huge, delicious, and perfectly balanced. I ordered the Southwest Skillet next, which was another generous portion -- I was full after just a third of it and had plenty to take home. The jam selection for the toast was amazing. They offered carrot cake, piña colada, and mixed berry. I'm not usually a carrot cake or piña colada person, but I was impressed by the creativity. The mixed berry was my favorite! Service was wonderful and attentive. Thanks for a great visit!

Very busy, but we were seated with only a short wait. Waitress was OK, didn't seem to like…read moreanswering questions. We had a few, since it was our first time there. Food was OK, a little over salted. Reviews had said bad lemon rice soup, I should have listened! Pork chops were good.

Came here with a lot of my family and most of us didn't really enjoy our food. I got the Steak…read moreSkillet and it was extremely greasy and made me feel nauseous after a few bites. Honestly, the only saving grace was their pancakes, which I ordered for my niece but ended up eating with her to soak up the grease from the skillet. Not the diner food I want to sacrifice my stomach to have more of.

Cafe Stelios in Merrillville on Broadway was an awesome experience. It feels family owned, and that…read morewarmth really comes through the second you walk in. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, and I loved that they took the time to decorate so nicely for the holiday. The inside was done really well and made the whole place feel even more welcoming. The service was undeniably great. The girl handling the coffee told me "my pleasure" when I asked for a half cup on my refill, which stuck with me because it was such a small but genuine touch. Our waitress was also very easygoing and pleasant, and she made the meal that much better. The coffee was spectacular, and the food was outstanding. The waffle was absolutely magical. Everything about this visit made me want to come back, and I already can't wait to try lunch next time. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

Yelp never leads me wrong - this little cafe was close to my hotel and has great photos and…read morereviews. I enjoyed reading their story online - family owned, and named in honor of their family. Many reviews rave about the friendly owners. I ordered an espresso hazelnut latte, it was perfect and served with a little cookie. I had the Avocado Toast - it was great, light and refreshing. If I could critique it slightly I'd ask for a thicker cream cheese smear and more onion, I'd personally also add some feta cheese. The ingredients were fresh, the eggs were the perfect temp and it was a delightful meal overall. Service was fantastic! My server was prompt, friendly and attentive.

Wow. Absolutely thrilled we found this place. My wife and I have honestly been trying to find good…read morefood in NWI and we definitely found Angie's to be incredible! My wife had chicken and waffles, our daughter had the kids pancake (Mickey shape!) and I had the Shrimp and Grits - and you know I had to pair it up with some Cajun sausage mixed in too. Food was spectacular! We couldn't stop raving about the fried chicken. Honestly we found it on par with Roscoe's in LA - certainly better than LoLo's in Phoenix and Houston. Service was top notch as well. They really made sure we were well taken care of! We loved the fun Easter decorations as well. You can tell the owner takes pride in their restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, they do it all. Will be coming back for sure.

My niece and I decided to go and have breakfast together. We chose to try Angie's breakfast and…read moregrill. The place is nice. It was resurrection Sunday (Easter) weekend ; the place was decorated very nicely. The breakfast we ordered was very good. Our service was very good. We were greeted at the door by. I believe Angie the proprietor of the business. The restaurant is very quaint and cozy. Overall experience was five stars.

We drove into town on Cinco de Mayo. Everyone said this is the best Mexican food in town. It was…read morebusy, but the food came out fairly fast. It has typical Mexican decor. The beef in the chimichanga was ground taco meat. It was good, but I prefer shredded beef. The queso is is really good; it's spicy but not too spicy. The staff is really friendly. I would eat here again.

Food is great here. I had the pork tamales with rice and beans. Chips and salsa were good. Salsa…read morehad a really good kind of smoky taste. I would not recommend dining here if it is super cold outside since, they have one entry door and when it opens it lets all of the cold air in. Also, this is probably good advice for any Mexican restaurant - do not wear clothes here that you don't want to smell like Mexican food. That goes for your coat too. You will smell like Mexican food if you enter this restaurant.

Food is very delicious and the price is worth the food, and the atmosphere is enjoyable dress to…read moreimpress with style and fashion gentlemen and A Lady .

Excited and drawn in by the reviews mentioning the breakfast buffet, This Veteran Stopped in for…read morebreakfast today. As we walked in, we observed one table with 8 fellas exchanging war stories. The rest of the restaurant was empty. As for the buffet, the only thing present was a tray of biscuits and a tray of sausage gravy. No sign of any servers. We departed disappointed and opted for our second choice for breakfast.

I have attended Sophia's with the family before and have not been disappointed until now. Today…read moremy girlfriend and I visited and were looking forward to a great breakfast. We were greeted by our waitress no complaints. She asked what we would like to drink and shortly brought them to us. A few moments later the waitress came back and took our order. Pigs in a blanket and eggs Benedict with hash browns well done with a side of bacon. A small conversation later she returned with our order. Pigs in a blanket ended up being pecan pancakes and my hash browns were not well done. We stated that we ordered pigs in a blanked and she took the pancakes away. She then returned less than 5 min later with the correct order. Thankfully my girlfriend didn't have an allergy to nuts but they took the original pancakes and brushed off the pecans a rolled the pancakes around the sausage. Not sure if that was the right thing to do. The waitress was also asked to bring a glass of orange juice which we never received. Lastly the bacon was not good at all slices were way too salty and not up to a family restaurant quality . I've had better bacon from McDonald's and for the price I was disappointed and did not finish them. I'm almost certain we will not be back. I will though travel a bit farther to dyer to the family restaurant on 41.

First time here with the family-in-law. A party of 9, which means we were already behind schedule…read moreand someone was complaining about the temperature. Thank goodness for Sarita! She was so amazing and attentive, she managed to keep us all fed and watered before the generational disagreements could escalate into a full-scale food fight. Everyone genuinely enjoyed their meal, which is proof Sarita is a sorceress. We will absolutely be making this a tradition every year we're in Indiana. Next time, I'm asking Sarita if she's free to officiate our family's Thanksgiving dinner, too.

Yeah. Four stars. I think that's a good rating…read more Got a Marie's Veggie Skillet without the broccoli. Just didn't feel the broc that morning. The curtailed Skillet was really yummy, if a bit oilier than I needed. But that's the way normal people like these things. So that's what I got. The toast was deliciously done, and beautifully buttered. The coffee was plentiful and adequate (we are coffee snobs - this is not snobby coffee, but not at all terrible). The service by Brittany C was nearly outstanding (Thanks!), cheerful and attentive. The store was clean, parking easy, bathrooms good. Go there. And then go to the Albanese factory for some candy. (Turn right, go a couple of miles. You'll see it on the right.)

Never disappoints. Service, fabulous. Food, tasty w generous portions. My son is a real fussbudget…read more& he loved his BLT. Reasonable.

A few months ago I was for some reason wanting to go to a pancake breakfast and/or a chili…read morecook-off. I can't say why; maybe just that they seem quaint? Anyway, somehow I found out about this one and I put it on my calendar. And I'm glad I didn't talk myself out of going to it, as it was a something to do and I had fun. This was the inaugural year of this particular chili cook-off. It's an official event in chili cook-off circles; there's an actual organization that establishes rules for these events, and acting as an official event means that the winner gets to advance to another competition in Myrtle Beach, I think. The cost to the public was a $5 entrance fee for unlimited samples. They gave you There were at least 25-30 folks here competing and providing samples of their chili. While there were some I liked better than others, there wasn't a bad sample in the bunch. They had different categories for competitors to enter, and they also could enter a salsa. There were a few green chilis represented, which I think were my favorite, and a white chicken chili. I saw some unexpected ingredients in a few--chickpeas, potatoes--both excellent. There were at least a couple that I wished I could have bought to bring home because they were so good. People were friendly, and happy to have folks give their creation a try. There weren't a huge number of folks there, which was unfortunate. I hope that after we left more folks arrived so that they can keep it going for another year. This was held at a union hall with a huge parking lot so no problems there. If it takes place next year I'll be back.

Wonderful place. I brought a group of 10 there, and I had wonderful food and service in the tea…read moreroom. Recommend for a group - or even just friends to have lunch and want something unique!

It was early Saturday morning on January 10. A delivery person showed up at my door with a dozen…read morebeautiful, vivid red roses and a balloon that read "Happy Birthday." The roses were fragrant, beautiful and huge. They lasted until January 19th, and I enjoyed them every minute! Frankly, I was impressed with the size and overall arrangement of the flowers. Family and friends who contacted me via FaceTime to express birthday wishes also loved the beautiful roses. I hope to receive more flowers from Merrillville Florist and Tea Room in the future.