A whole lotta greens, straight to the dome. I got the Kale Kraze Salad (quinoa, almonds,…read morecranberries, avocado and kale marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper). The salad came with a lemon garlic dressing on the side, which I didn't pour over the salad, but instead dipped forkfuls lightly into the cup. The salad was huge! There was no way I could finish it, and I didn't. But it was satisfying and made my body feel oh-so good, the way that a body feels good when eating whole foods. Roots Market Cafe has a lot of nourishing options here. I had a hard time choosing what to get, because they have so many tasty-sounding options. Most (all?) of the menu is either vegetarian or vegan, and they offer salads, wraps, smoothies, juices, and a selection of baked goods. This place is also a little market! You can find fresh produce here -- I saw sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, ginger root, bananas, pineapple, berries and other things. They also sell alternative milks, mushroom coffee, organic eggs, kimchi, vegan snacks, and things I have never seen, like vegan marshmallows and vegan marshmallow cream. Who knew that existed? I got my salad to go, but they have a dining room where you can sit and stay a while. The dining room is separate from the market and ordering counter, and is located in an entirely different room.

I recently ordered a medium Good Mojo drink along with a party-size hummus and veggie platter and…read moreunfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing. The hummus was extremely watery--more like a soup consistency than the thick, creamy hummus I expected. It made it difficult to enjoy with the vegetables or chips. Speaking of the platter, for something labeled "party size," there were surprisingly very few vegetables included. Instead, it came with a large amount of chips. I was also expecting multigrain chips based on the photo but they were just plain tortilla chips, which wasn't what I had in mind. The Good Mojo juice itself tasted good, although it was served warm rather than chilled. Overall, for the amount I spent, I had much higher hopes for the quality and portion balance of what I was getting. It just didn't feel like the value matched the price.

The food was absolutely excellent. Everything was so fresh and crunchy. I loved it. I got the rice…read morebowl with the chicken gyro and added cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and Taziki sauce. The only thing I would make a suggestion on is to provide a little more to tzatziki sauce. The service was great. Very friendly. The owner was in the restaurant and I had a quick conversation with him. The atmosphere is honestly what kept me in there. They have the option to sit outside or dine inside and I opted to dine inside. The decor on the walls is lovely and the traditional music that they play inside is also nice. Will definitely be back.

We were looking for a lunch place on our way back to Chicago and was happy to find this yelp find…read more The food is perfectly served and light. The chicken was super moist and the rice was super flavorful and fresh. Overall, I would give it two thumbs up. People are friendly just like other reviews mentioned. The Christmas holiday decorations add a lot to the restaurant. Overall super healthy food and clean.

Not sure how I haven't reviewed this place yet, Tomato Bar is the best pizza in Valpo hands down…read more Have been coming here since we moved to the area 8 years ago. Always great! Fresh & quality ingredients, unique options, always great service.

Once again an outstanding experience with an order out. The order was ready in time and it was…read morecorrect. As usual it was delicious. I like earning points for discounts also.

Phenomenal Mexican cuisine!!! Always hot and ready in a hurry. Great portion sizes for the price.read more

Been wanting to try this place and was able to sit outside tonight on a Taco Tuesday! So good and…read moreauthentic! Try the pico and pay extra to have it added onto your tacos. So good! Service was very good and food came out super fast. Ambiance is nice outside with some light music. Very good. Will be back!

We have been here several times and the pizza is amazing! The servers are friendly and the service…read moreis quick!

First visit, just after 3 PM. I had planned to place a takeout order ahead of time, but decided to…read morestop in and check the place out. Loved the vibe, and the staff were great. I ordered the Margherita pizza. I've had Margherita pizzas everywhere from here to Florence, Italy, so this comes from a place of appreciation, not criticism. The flavor was good, and the atmosphere made a strong first impression. That said, the crust was a little too hard for my taste, and the pizza was light on toppings. I'd still like to come back and try more of the menu, especially the meatballs and a few other dishes that looked excellent. Overall, it was a good first experience with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to trying more of the menu.

This would be a five out of five star review but the last several times I've tried to order the…read morestake teriyaki bowl it shows unavailable. It's been a while since I've ordered and sounded good for lunch today and yet again shows unavailable. Looked at a few of the other locations and they all have the teriyaki steak bowl available. Why does the Valparaiso Teriyaki madness always seem to not have stake available?

Food was decent, service was awful, seems to be ran by nothing but teenagers. And the prices are…read moreunnecessarily high.

I haven't ate here in years but I'm just here to talk about that gentleman who offers free drinks…read moreto dashers as they wait for their orders. I don't know his name but he's the only one I encounter with when I have orders from there.

The BEST food I've ever eaten! I will come back every week, but the bathroom door keeps trapping me…read moreinside. Service was ok.

Everything was right about this place!! The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were…read moreso large, we were able to share a breakfast plate! Add to that the friendliest wait staff, and you have the perfect combination of what a restaurant should be!! You won't be disappointed dining at Birdie's!

The place is cute, and the coffee is good. That's it for positives…read more Ordered a ham and cheese omelette with hash browns, biscuits, and gravy. Omelette was ehhh. Rubbery eggs. Hash browns were ok. The biscuits were dense and tasteless. The gravy was ORANGE and tasted like it had seafood stock in it or something. It was terrible.

OK, so this is not Chicago Tavern style pizza or Chicago style pizza or Detroit style pizza so get…read moreover yourself it is however really high-quality pizza. You can taste it in the dough. Crisp yet very chewy. You can taste it in the ingredients. They all appear fresh. But most of all you can taste it in the monthly specials. This is where the Owner formally the owner's son truly shines. Every once in a while he misses but virtually 90% of his creations are astonishingly good and truly creative. He creates a new sandwich every month a new pizza every month a new set of dough knots every month. Try one of their thin crust, but ask for it well done and with their OG sauce anything you add to it then will tickle your pallet. My personal favorite of his creations was "what's in the box" a subtle nod to a great movie.

Just ordered and had the 12" House Special pizza. We have had Greeks pizza MANY times…read more Unfortunately this particular pizza was disappointing. The main ingredients were fresh and fine. However the spices were VERY lacking. The result was an extremely bland meal. Did not taste any fennel, oregano or even a hint of garlic. We will probably give Greeks another opportunity, but unless it returns to the previous product, which was delicious, we are moving on.

Three retired teachers met today at the Valparaiso Panera Bread. The lady who took our orders was…read moreso sweet. She made sure we ordered just what we wanted. We were all pleased with our food. I had the Mexican Corn Soup which was delicious and the half chicken salad sandwich. Soup was hot;sandwich was chilled...just perfect. Lots of conversation and catching up. Marvelous time with old friends. Lots of people seemed to be enjoying their meals in a pleasant, clean establishment.

First time eating at this location. The service was fast and pleasant. My husband had the bacon…read moreavocado on sour dough, which is his favorite. We also got a chicken on focaccia which was very yummy. This location doesn't have a drive thru so we ate inside. The grounds were clean and everything was in order.