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.

OMG!!! this was so good doing a road trip through and didn't want greasy food and this was…read moredefinitely a good stop only slightly out of the way but well worth it. The menu was easy to understand (with quite a few pictures ;) with fast service barley had to wait. The ambiance was sleek nice hometown feels not too overwhelming. Definitely get the pancakes everything is good but the pancakes were sooo good.

Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of my food but trust me when I say everything I had was…read moredelicious! I orders the wings (buffalo sauce) they were grilled to perfection! I wanted more LOL. It was Thursday so their special on wings are $5. I also got the cheeseburger egg rolls which were Devine and the sauce that came with it gave it that extra kick. The drinks were good as well. The most popular one was the Merilee. It comes in to flavors strawberry and lime. The service was great and the ambiance of the place was nice for a bachelorette party. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I were in Crown Point for our daughter's volleyball. We decided to grab a bite…read moreduring one of her breaks. Bedarra Bar was close, we thought why not. We went around 530, and the place was busy. It got super busy as dinner time rolled around. We sat at the bar and the greeted by the bartender. We ordered two drinks and two entrees to share. I had the Reyka and the Shrimp Étouffée (featured special). My husband ordered the Bedarra Old Fashioned and the Southern Fried Chicken. Our drinks were phenomenal. The presentation of mine was not what I expected. Loved the aesthetics! The Shrimp Étouffée was not one of our favorites. Shrimp was cooked to perfection but the rice and sauce ok, it was bland. The southern fried chicken was really good. It was flavorful and juicy. Definitely coming back when our daughter plays out there again. Nice place to grab a drink and a quick bite.

Service is excellent and the food was very good. It's only open for breakfast and lunch.read more

Food is good, the server gets flustered when we ask questions about the food. There are no…read morealternatives for dairy. In this day and age restaurants need to have these alternatives.

We had a fairly solid brunch at Main Street cafe! Always love a good breakfast option in the square…read moreand they have a quite large menu to choose from. The interior is tiny but the seating options are more plentiful than it would seem! The interior is lovely and there is a beautiful mural of the lake county fairgrounds that deserves to be admired. My only suggestion would be to perhaps consider changing their television programming. Regardless of political views I can't imagine many customers want to come to brunch and watch Fox News. It makes the brunch experience feel a little too much a truck stop diner vibe. The music was nice so either eliminate the tvs all together or throw on something more pleasant. For food we went with the chicken fried steak sandwich and a Mexican skillet. I appreciate that the avocados were all very fresh! Overall it was very good. The sandwich was huge and so delicious!

I've been going here for many years. yesterday, 10/27/25 I visited to find their new menu which is…read moreVERY limited. I ordered a gyro and the indifferent waitress (who is always in the place acting agitated) tells me "we're out of gyros". We walked out. I used to see the owners every visit but now it appears the kids have taken over and are determined to ruin the place. We have probably eaten here 50 times or more over the years but yesterday was the last visit with these numbskulls. Right down the street is "Greek Islands"...better food, nicer people. Mainstreet is a trainwreck and the kids don't even realize they've run it off course.

I've never had a bad meal at Eli's. The food always delivers! My husband and I have our favorite…read moremeals that are on repeat here. Service is always friendly and accommodating. The decor and ambiance is sweet and simple.

This is my second time here. First time, my family and I left happy and very full. The service was…read morereally friendly and quick. It was a lot busier that time. We came for a late lunch today, so it's pretty chill and calm. Excited to see that they have lox, which I didn't see last time. They also have breakfast all day, which made my dad very happy. Today's service was really friendly. Our server was Sarah; super nice, very attentive, and super efficient. The was another server with reindeer antlers, who was super friendly and energetic, too. My only issue was that my lox plate had two pieces of salmon. Lox is my go to brunch order and every other place I've ever had it at has always included a more generous amount of it. It did satisfy my craving, though. Still, please add more lox to the plate.

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!

I have never been here before and I am brand new to the area! I just have to say Sam was such a…read moresweet and kind server! she gave us great suggestions and checked in on us a perfect amount of times. shoutout Sam! and great food! I suggest the elote dip!

The service at this establishment was absolutely phenomenal. The food was terrific very tasteful…read moreflavorful. This restaurant was extremely clean tables restrooms it was just impeccable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends and family. Haley are server. Her customer service was just great. This young lady deserves a raise. Please check them out.

Quaint corner coffe shop with a conscious, free library and food donation boxes. Inside local…read morecraftpersons sell goods. They also collect goods needed in the community (check the "week's needs" on the black board). They brew kindness & community love. Check it out.

I've had a few of their drinks and they have all been delicious. I can't wait to try more.read more