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    Madvek's Doghouse

    4.5 (41 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tom C.

    There's something a little bit magic about this place. It's kind of a timeless slice of America... black and white checkerboard tile, old school diner counter, even a jukebox. This place has probably served the same menu your whole life. That should make you feel happy. The food is exactly what it needs to be..well made classics. Chicago dogs are perfect. Steamed up and topped just right. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

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    Jay Ef Jai ..

    When I go to the Pierogi fest, I always have to stop here. I love their loose meat cheeseburger. I can't get it anywhere else. It's like having a sloppy joe w/o the sloppy! Good fries and sandwiches.

    my first loose meat sandwich EVER.... YUM !
    Richard B.

    This place was beyond fabulous! Great staff as welcoming as an old friend. Had my 1st loose meet sandwich and it was delicious! Served hot and fresh right in front of you, plus crispy fries and free refills on my diet Coke. I will be back here every time I visit friends in Hammond! Thank you Madvek's for a wonderful lunch time experience!

    This is the NORTH SIDE of the building (taken from the parking lot). Plenty of parking.

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    1 year ago

    Great Chicago dogs and fries. Nice people. Just good food I like to go there for lunch

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    4 years ago

    This place is great. They have some of the best hotdogs and sandwiches around. The staff is amazing and so friendly.

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    This Is a good place to get a hotdog. The people are very nice and the food is very good.

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    7 years ago

    This place is no frills, dive on the wall good food. I have had the hot dog and loose meat sandwich. Great cheap good

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    14 years ago

    Great lunch place, friendly staff and free cookies...

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    12 years ago

    Excellent loose meat cheeseburger and fries. Very yummy! Quick efficient service at lunch hour. (August 2014)

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    10 years ago

    Best place in town for a Polish sausage. Been going here for over 40 years. GREAT customer service too!

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    Food is awesome and at a good price. One of my favourite local places to eat. Highly recommended.

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    Schoop's Hamburgers

    4.0(73 reviews)
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    SCHOOP'S FOR THE WIN!…read more First time in Hammond, IN... WHAT do we eat?!? Schoop's is a local Mom & Pop close to our hotel and The Hammond Sports Complex, that had pretty decent yelp reviews, how about we sample the dinner yummies here??? Yelp directions are on point. Designated parking is available in the lot next to the restaurant which is definitely convenient for the customer! Thank you! Didn't have to wait long to sit down. Interestingly, there are quite a few booths with "decorations" on it, very cool for sure (Who doesn't like the Three Stooges and Lucy & Desi!?!), however they limit access to sitting in those areas, which is unfortunate because the booths have the best lighting compared to center of the room tables. Barbara was our server and loved her spunkiness! Note... you have to designate which free toppings (on bottom right of menu) you want on your burger/sandwich, so be prepared for that question! LOL! I was not ready and that elicited some hilarious banter with Barbara ;) Okay, let's eat!!! BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN: I read somewhere that the Breaded Pork Tenderloin sandwich, aka The Pork Schnitzel, was THE JAM in Indiana. Never heard of it in California so I wanted to see what this was all about! I'm in luck because Schoop's has their own version on the menu! When it landed I was like... Whoa! The tenderloin is bigger than the bun!?!! Nothing small about this thing! Apparently, this Indiana Pork Tenderloin/Pork Schnitzel thang can get even bigger but I was pretty happy with Schoop's option. The breading is Crisp and the tenderloin is not thin like a McD's hamburger, but more like a McD's Quarter Pounder. Meat is juicy and flavorful. Filling for sure. Paired with BOMB tater tots... GREAT INTRO to the Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich!! SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER: Schoop's claim to fame is their Burgers and there are many props to that fame decorating the restaurant, even a "Top 10 in America" (CNN Eatocracy) claim! Now we gatz "expectations" lol Mushrooms are Wifey's Go To, so of course we go for the 'shrooms! Grilled onions to perfection, grilled mushrooms to perfection and a smash burger that had edges crisped just right and a flavorful center. Wifey rarely finishes a burger but this one was GONZO! Luckily she offered me a bite! Solid burger!!! TATER TOTS: PERFECT! Crisp on the outside, yet soft inside. Tastefully flavored. No greasy aftertaste. DEELISH! We doin' the big order next time! VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! Nom Nom level is high! We would absolutely come back to sample more of the menu! Enjoy! :)

    Great old school burgers and friendly service. Diner been around a few decades, Worth a stop.read more

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    Schoop's Hamburgers - Old school diner feel.

    Old school diner feel.

    Schoop's Hamburgers - Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich (aka Pork Schnitzel)

    Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich (aka Pork Schnitzel)

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    3.8(83 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    The night began at Schoop's Tinley Park location…read more Their credit card machine was down, thus I jumped on the expressway and headed to Munster, Indiana's Schoops! Definitely worth the 26min drive:) This place brings back all the "feels" from my childhood as I had a Schoops near my home growing up. The restaurant on the inside, still that old hamburger joint look from the 50's. And the smell, that hits you in the nose as soon as you open the door-DELICIOUSNESS! I ordered 2 Special E's: These are double cheese burgers with one piece of cheese. A double cheese: a double cheese burger with double cheese slices. 2 orders of Irish nachos(loaded cheese fries with bacon bite, fresh green onion, and ranch sauce on the side). An order of regular fries with a cheese cup. A large strawberry shake A large Coke no ice And a small Green River Shake (mine). My order was packed up nicely in a box (including the drinks). The transporting of the food and drinks home was secured by my trucks selt belt. I was determined to get the grub home with out issues. To my surprise, the food was still piping hot when we sat down to eat. The shakes were still shaking, and the fries we as yummy as I had remembered. Everything tasted great. The burgers were so huge, I couldn't take more than 3 bites. Can someone say "LEFTOVERS!!" Score! The only thing that wasn't amazing, was that my well anticipated "Green River Shake" didn't taste like Green River,nor did it look all that green. It was a nice shake, but it just tasted like vanilla. I am glad I took the drive to this location. The staff was kind, they listened to me ramble about working one summer at a Schoops near my home, and one nice employee gave me a quarter for the jukebox! So cool! I sang a Christmas song as I waited for my food. A pleasant and delicious trip for burgers on a Wednesday night! Memories unlocked and my Schoops craving fulfilled. Please, go get you some!! Ciao

    Great burgers and onion rings. Can't attest to the fries. 50s/60s style diner. Route 66 vibe. I…read morehave a place in Litchfield IL near Rt 66; this place would fit right in!! Also, the prices are great!!! No overpriced $15 smash burgers here. Good food; fair prices. Service was excellent. Wish I would've ordered a Green River for nostalgia's sake. Didn't see it until too late. Support the local small businesses please!!! Just to be clear, here's my scale: It's not gourmet; but for what they offer and the price they offer it at, it's a 3+*. There are plenty of places that offer the same food and less ambiance for twice the price and deserve a 2-* review. If you crave a good burger, Schoop's will easily scratch that itch.

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    Schoops Hamburgers - Functioning Jukebox.

    Functioning Jukebox.

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    Mmmm, burgers.

    Schoops Hamburgers - Back entrance

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