Great food, service and awesome vibe! I loved the Detroit Style Pizza! Shared a small with a friend and we both wished we'd ordered a larger one! We been back since that 1st visit and brought more friends with us. Everything was great and our friends loved it too! We for sure will be back! read more

Love Swells! Their food is so good and the service is even better. 4 types of pizza crust (Detroit style my fav so far) and a delicious list of sandwiches. You usually get served by multiple waiters so someone checks on you frequently. It's a dive bar atmosphere so expect what comes along with that, but it's very friendly and is a favorite place to go with family or friends. read more

Swells A Dive Bar - Hand tossed (small) cheese with half onion - Dive Bars Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

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We all 3 got different pizzas, I have mushroom,sausage,onion and green bell peppers! It was fresh and hot! Out servers are fantastic! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Swells A Dive Bar - Nothing extra needed!!! At all - Dive Bars Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

"A perfect pit stop for pizza, pours, and ridiculous good times" If you're the kind of person who likes pizza so big it threatens to spill over your lap, beer cold enough to make a snowman jealous, and a bar atmosphere that's "rustic chic" -- otherwise known as "dive-bar with a soul" -- then Swells is your joint. Walk in and you're instantly hit with: a dozen TVs showing whatever game, a neon sign letting you know you're not in Kansas (or Chicago), and the unmistakable aroma of something cheesy, savory, and probably sinful. I went for the Detroit-style pizza and wasn't disappointed -- each square slice was like a little piece of heaven on a cardboard platform. The bartenders? Friendly as a farm dog when you show up with the cooler tucked in back of your pickup. Drinks flow quick, conversations are easy, and before you know it you've swapped a few tall tales with locals who've probably been coming in since the 80s (and loving the same 80s-era jukebox hits). The vibe's cozy, no pretense -- just good grub + good company. Yes, the parking lot's about as roomy as a Lincoln continental in a compact-car slot, but that's half the charm -- if everyone else's SUVs are packed in tight, it must mean you found the right place. Bottom line: if you're cruising US-12, or in the mood for cheap drinks, honest food, and a laugh or two -- Swells is the kind of place where you leave with a full belly, a warm buzz, and a grin. I'll definitely be back (and likely announcing it loud enough for the bartender to overhear it over the next game). read more

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Outstanding food, fantastic service, and great draft here. I mean, seriously, what more do you need to know about that serves pizza? OK, draft beer with rotating selections, any chance their pizza comes in thin crust, traditional crust, or Detroit pizza. Really attentive, but not hovering servers with a come as you are atmosphere. Appetizer selection, and specials posted at the bar. Are you on your way yet? read more

We ordered a bunch of pizzas and apps. We used the online ordering which makes life so much easier. We ordered 7 pizzas so was a big order. Everything came just as ordered. We got a mix of the thin crust and hand tossed. Both styles of pizza were great. It was not greasy and had a good amount of toppings and cheese. We all said we want to go in the place and give more food a try. I highly suggest if you are looking for pizza and am looking forward to trying it for more food. I have heard the Italian beef is great so gonna check that out! read more

As a Detroit pizza aficionado (not really) I had to try Swell's pizza after seeing a photo of it on social media, and it did not disappoint! Swell's lives up to its name as a dive bar with a cozy wood paneled interior decorated with beer advertisements and colorful lights. But the food was delicious and service was super friendly and efficient. Glad we found this little gem in Michigan City, will be back. read more

Swells A Dive Bar - Detroit style pizza - Dive Bars Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

Joined friends for dinner and we all ordered our own pizzas. My husband and I ordered the deep dish. Our friend's pizzas came out and ours didn't because it takes longer. They were all done eating and we still didn't have ours. We asked 3 different times when our pizza would be out. Finally the third time they told us they had given our pizza to someone else on a to go order. We had to stop and get fast food on our way home. Such a big disappointment! read more

This place ROCKS! It really is a local dive bar. The whole staff was amazing. There are so many TV's, you can watch such a variety of sports. The music was like old school 80's. There was great atmosphere. Now for the food - My friend got the Meatball Patty Melt and it was on spot. I shared a sausage and pepperoni hand tossed pizza with a friend. I tell you what. The pepperoni was the small crispy pepperoni-yum!! The sausage had a great spice to it. I freaking loved it! Great atmosphere, home town feel and overall a great place. We all need HAPPY - this is your place! I forgot the best part - no Kids!!! read more

One of the nicest surprises for the area in decades! Just look at the parking lot! Come for the food and you end up staying for the fun read more

This was our first time ordering dinner from Swells. It was fantastic! Easy ordering online for pickup, and it was ready fast on a Saturday night - even though they had a packed house. The pizzas were great - we tried pan pizza and tavern style. Meatball sub was also a hit. The vibe in the bar (21+ only) was warm and friendly. They have a pool table and a mix of tables and booths. I'll definitely be back with friends! And this just moved to our Family Top 5 for ordering out. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. They truly take "dive-bar" to the next level. The food is absolutely incredible. I pick up their tavern pizza regularly for take out. Their specials are always amazing. Hats off to the owner and the chef for absolutely knocking the food out of the park. We will always be regulars. 10/10 for ambiance, food, & service read more

Stopped by for a drink and just to check out this dive bar. Ended up trying the meatball appetizer and the Italian sammy. Yummy stuff. Bartender and staff were all awesome! We will be back on our next adventure into that area! read more

Great local joint with delicious pizza and a friendly vibe. We went on a Monday evening so it wasn't too busy and we found a seat right away! Quick friendly service. The meatball appetizer was just average but the thin crust pizza was great read more

Swells A Dive Bar - Main seating area and pool table - Dive Bars Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

This was a wildly unexpected pizza, one of the best I've had in Michigan. I ordered online and picked it up, which was easy and efficient. The ambiance seems great and the staff were friendly. My only complaint is with the cost, I ordered a single large 3 topping thin crust pizza and it was $25. Now the description said it would feed 2-3 people, so you can probably imagine my surprise when I grabbed the box and had to question if there was actually anything in it. It would definitely NOT feed 3 people and 2 is a stretch, I finished the whole thing myself without any trouble and I'm a pretty small guy. It was delicious though and I'll probably grab another if I'm in the area. read more

Swells A Dive Bar - Large thin crust with sausage, mushroom and onion. - Dive Bars Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

I cannot say enough about this place. The owner Chris is hospitable and friendly to all. His staff is welcoming and efficient. The food is wonderful. The price points are reasonable. The former establishment that was at this location was smokey and just nasty. Swell is such a welcome addition to the community. 1000 star review from me. read more

Great "dive" bar. Great sports vibe on a Saturday afternoon. Clean and no smoking. Great service and fantastic tavern style pizza. Big menu, great beer selection. Small and always packed. 5 stars. read more

Pizza take out. Walked in with my 9month old kid and obviously stood out but everyone was cool when I stated I was just picking up a pie. Got the hot honey pepperoni and some garlic bread. Kids loved it. Food was ready on time. Really good pizza option near the beach. read more

Best pizza in town, the hand tossed 8s my favorite. Friendly service. What more can you ask for.

I agree with all of the good reviews, especially Paul S. Went first time yesterday and it is a great restaurant. Extremely good, quality food and very good, friendly staff. Prices are not any higher than any other local restaurant, but the food quality is twice as good. read more

Fantastic pizza . Spent the night at Blue Chip. Wanted some good pizza. Looked on yelp. Found this place. Dive bar for the locals, but great pizza. Pizza lovers I recommend read more

Came back to eat; the pizza hype is real. Thin crust is crispy with a great red sauce. All toppings were cut or prepared perfectly. Meatballs were also delicious. It was absolutely packed but service was still great! Really electric inside. read more

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Not your normal Dive bar . Very clean , good food great service . The Swellstrami is a fantastic sandwich . These guys got ot right.

I love this place! Delicious food and really good service. The pizza and salad are so good. It's become one of my favorites in the area. Casual, great food, great service. I look forward to coming back. read more

Swells has a great menu, upscale food choices and a great atmosphere. Will certainly be back!

The food, service and ambiance were so unexpectedly amazing. We walked in to watch the 4th quarter of the IU and Michigan game. The place was electric. Very high on my list to come back more often. read more

Swells A Dive Bar - Game day very fun place. - Dive Bars Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

Sunday afternoon bartender was super friendly and attentive to regulars, not so much to someone new just coming in for a drink. Light crowd, yet she still didn't really check back in. After a while, I had to flag her down for a food menu. 20 minutes after that, she still hadn't come back to take an order, so eventually I settled up and left. I had concerns about a bar that says in their name that they're a "dive bar", and those concerns turned out to be well-founded. An actual dive bar gives better service. read more

Everyone was super nice. Both the Detroit and tavern style pizzas were awesome. Had the beers we love to drink in just a great place to drink a few. Six stars. read more

First of all, let me state that the food was very good. Everything we got was delicious. Our problem was with the attitude of the server and. The extra charge for asking to not put mushrooms and green pepper on half of a pizza. They considered that a build your own pizza instead of a house, special pizza and charge seven dollars more for less ingredients. Three of the four entrées came out, incorrect as ordered. Whether it was the waitress or the kitchen staff 75% of the entrées were wrong. We were charged more money for less ingredients on two of our pizzas. When the waitress came to pick up our bill with our payment, she did not say a word. She just pointed a finger at each one of us to hand her the bill. read more

Great pizza great salads!! Friendly staff. Good vibe to watch games!! Highly recommend!!

Very friendly staff, opened early for a fundraiser and the Bears game. The food was delicious. Bar was very clean