20 years ago this place was top notch. Unfortunately now inside it looks run down and the food just…read moreis not that great. I'm just rating the hotdog I got with mustard, relish and celery salt. First off, the topping ratios need to be correct - drowning it in mustard isn't culinary art it's bad cooking. Regardless, the hot dog will do the job but for $5 without fries is asking a lot for why you get.

So I was home visiting family because I currently live in Arizona. Anyway, my brother and I stopped…read morein and I had the Maxwell Street grilled poly sausage. It was just OK. The Paul sausage in the village in Gary Indiana is much much better! The french fries were good. However, I was a little put off because when I went to correct my order the woman behind the counter was standing there eating french fries. Who does that? So as she's putting french fries in her mouth, she takes my hotdog and asks them to correct my order. I didn't want to say anything at the time, but that was kind of nasty. It was flat out ghetto! Nevertheless, it was not authentic to me! I've had better! Here's a note for management. Please tell your employees not to eat feet from the cashier! Again, just tacky!

Food was really good! (chgo style dog and italian beef sandwiches, in particular)…read moreEmployees were real nice too! I'd suggest cleaning off the dine-in tables after people have used them, and filling up the napkin containers too.

I grew up with the original Arnie's in Whiting/Robertsdale and whenever I am in Munster I like to…read morecome and get food there. For the last few times the wait time was extremely long. I don't know what is going with this place but it definitely isn't the same like it used to be. It's terrible to wait that long for a couple of hot dogs and polish. So disappointed bc I won't be stopping there again. They need more staff.

If they are as good as they used to be from the food court at Southlake Mall I will be thrilled. I…read moreplan on taking a couple to my husband at the nursing home where he resides for a birthday present. He LOVES those green tomatoes.

A Deeply Disappointing Customer-Service Experience…read more Among many wonderful experiences, there are unfortunately times when an experience is simply horrible. That is the only way I can describe the customer service I received at Chuck Wheeler's Vienna Beef Hot Dog Stand in Gary, Indiana. After waiting approximately one hour, I began placing my order with a young lady at the counter. Although I had already told her what I wanted, she asked her coworker to take my order instead. I found this odd, but I remained patient. She then looked at me with what appeared to be disgust and, although she seemed to be hoarse, yelled at me. Surprised by her behavior, I said, "Wow, I waited an hour for these hot dogs, and now I'm not sure I should have waited." She immediately snapped at me and said, "You are not going to disrespect me." She then refused to continue serving me and began taking the order of the person standing behind me while I was still at the counter. I stood there in complete disbelief. The cashier looked at her coworker, then back at me, and finally said, "Ma'am, she is not going to serve you." When I did not respond immediately, she repeated it. I want to be clear: I did not yell, curse, threaten, or disrespect this employee. I was simply shocked by the way I was being treated. If she was not feeling well or was unable to assist customers appropriately that day, she should not have taken her frustration out on me. I am originally from Gary and had returned home for my family reunion. All I wanted was a taste of the past and an opportunity to support a local Gary establishment. Instead, I left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and deeply disappointed. This establishment is in serious need of improved customer-service training and a reminder that every customer deserves to be treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. No customer should wait an hour only to be yelled at, ignored, and refused service without justification. I sincerely hope management addresses this situation so that no other customer is treated the way I was.

It pains me to leave a low review on such a classic, but after visiting Schoop's for the first time…read morein nearly a decade, I left pretty disappointed -- especially for a place that's long been a Region staple. Everything is a la carte, which I understand for a diner, but the pricing felt pretty shocking. A single burger runs close to $9, and a double cheeseburger is $18 -- without fries or anything on the side. That's double the price I remember, with no noticeable improvement in quality. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, and unfortunately, the chicken just wasn't great -- a little chewy and not the best quality. The highlight of the meal was the Irish nachos, which thankfully taste just as good as I remembered. The ambiance hasn't changed much -- which is expected and even a little nostalgic -- but things like the bathrooms are definitely starting to feel dated. Service was fine, though I never did get a drink refill before deciding to just go ahead and pay. Overall, I hate to see a local classic like Schoop's decline, but based on the prices and food quality, I can understand why folks might think twice about coming back. I know I am.

Great burgers! Nobody does burgers like Da Region! Yes, it is pricey, expect that, but you will get…read morea gigantic burger. Fries are extra, so expect to pay a good amount of $$ to dine. The burgers and food are definitely worth it. The retro dining area is fun.

Really good dogs. OG place that totally delivers every time. I go every time I'm in the area.read more

My husband and I stopped in, he's never had it and I hang in over 20 years. Needless to say it was…read morebetter than I remember. The food is fresh and the place is immaculate.

Diner food at its best. Had a corn dog, Maxwell polish top loaded fries and an egg Burgeryumread more

Absolutely love this throwback to the 50s and 60s ... a real live drive-in restaurant that still…read morehas carhops working the drive up sections under the awning. Now while you can also dine in at the limited seating inside, it is more fun to do it the old-fashioned way. BTW the carhops who work the drive up also work the dine in seating, and they were excellent ... always showing up just about when you needed something. Great service. The only hard thing here is ordering outside because one can't always see every part of the menu boards tacked up under the awning ... lucky enough, the carhops bring you the full menu. Food wise: we shared an order of Fried Mozzarella Sticks (4 star good, and they only needed just a bit longer frying to make the cheese inside creamy) and we shared an order of what they bill as the largest/best serving of fries in the world (another 4 star offering that was good, but barely fed two ... let alone being the "largest"). For mains: two of us had the Cruiser Burgers (both 5 star burgers), and the last in our party had the Blue Top Burger (4 star excellent with grilled onions). Just for fun, we also tried a Chicken Taco (3 star stuff, and not really their specialty). Our group had two shakes (5 star stuff here). As a drive-in, Blue Top also knows how to have some fun: they have live music outside from time to time, and they offer "cruiser nights" when customers can drive in their muscle cars and park in the attached lot. You just have to pass by every day and read the marquee outside to know what's going on that evening or weekend. The ambiance inside is true to its 50s roots with nostalgic pictures of car drivers and their machines all over the walls. All in all, this drive-in is true to its classic car roots. Open all year. Recommended.

I stepped back in time today to the burger joint of my childhood. Such a great place,…read moreauthentically vintage. I went into the carry out side and placed my order. The employee who took my order was very cheerful, and I didn't wait long for my food. It's great that delicious orange sherbet is served with a meal. Onion rings are the best! Potato soup was better than homemade. My food was so good that I want to return until I try everything on the menu. I appreciate that they have a separate entrance for carry out orders and a nice waiting area.

Absolutely unchanged. If you're looking to recreate a memory this is the place. Old fashioned…read morevegetable soup, old fashioned burgers, crispy Pepsi. Perfect. Stellar service too!

I've always loved this place, it's a true Munster staple. Best chicken sandwich there is with…read moreshredded lettuce and tomato, and always with a side of fries. I feel that some folks have seen a change but that's how it goes. Time will always come at us, and everything is different from what we remember it to be. They are doing a great job keeping up with that change and look forward to many more years of great food.

This is our go-to place every time we are in the area. After living in several other states and…read morehaving many gyros sandwiches, I have never found one that compares! Our family loves the gyros with feta and without. The fries are also tasty too! It is a casual place with ordering at the counter. There is indoor booth seating available. We will be back for sure! Thanks for taking care of our family since 2000!

I go here once a week but will never go back. They overcharged me for the food because they took…read moreorder wrong. They remade my food but did not give me the difference in price ($2.) I guess $2 is worth them losing a customer for.

Been going here for 20 something years and today was the last time. Called in an order they took it…read morewrong so got home with wrong food. I called and explained they took the order wrong and the owner said the guy got 80 percent of it right I say 50 percent. Ordered a Philly, one steak taco, beef sandwich with cheese and 3 large fries. Received Philly , beef taco only cheese and 3 large fries. I was not charged for the beef I said ok I'll pay for that and they will exchange the taco. Asked if I can exchange fries for new ones since I have to go back and the fries I have will be cold and was told no I got the fries said I don't need to eat the fries with the sandwich. Said he will give me a small fry when I ordered a large.