The breakfast taco alone would be worth making the hour trip from my house, and it was the least…read moreremarkable thing I had here. Normally, "the best x in my life" is a rare experience. And yet I had the best chilaquiles, the best biscuits and gravy and the best breakfast taco of my life here all in the same sitting. Everything I had was an intentional and successful refinement of a North American classic. Best brunch ever. The owner was working. He's charming, interesting and very intentional about his cuisine. It shows in both the product and his discussion of it, which he offers freely. The other staff were also very attentive, wonderfully friendly and extremely helpful. The space is exactly what I'd expect given the food and people in it: charming, eclectic and comfortable. They also have regular live music. I haven't been back for that yet. Given how outstanding everything else I've experienced here was, I'm sure it will be top notch. Absolutely come here. You'll be back, too.

A group of 15 bicyclists from Evanston Bike Club stopped by without reservations and we were…read moregreeted politely and enthusiastically. The owner Raymondo and staff treated us exceptionally well..,, we were so satisfied and fortunate to have serendipitously found this establishment! The food selection, preparation, taste and service was outstanding . I especially enjoyed the gravy and corn bread-biscuit item. Yumm. Lovely, spacious ambience. Spotlessly clean all around! Lovely flooring- and the ladies room had a beautiful fireplace. Really! I'd go back with a "sprint" in a moment. (In regular non-bike vernacular meaning "I'd go back in a heartbeat!")

Great place for delicious breakfast. Always friends and quick. Big selection of omelets and…read moreskillets.

Had the meat skillet, portion terrible, price terrible and the taste was basic. And they actually…read morehad the nerve to encourage tipping for carry out

Who doesn't like a place where patrons talk to one another? The service is fast, but most…read moreimportantly the food is always good. I have had breakfast, but love the patty melt. It comes with a soup or salad, get the crinkle fries and ask for the seasoned and of course the melt. Yum!

The food options were on point! It was breakfast and not hard to get it right,but they did and…read morefood was good! Service was pretty good as well.

It was Father's Day so there was a wait. No problem, it was 11 of us…read more The waitress was attentive, kind and funny. The service was quick and the restaurant looked pretty clean for the chaos of people coming and going. The coffee was exceptional. Great taste and quality. Also great temperature. I love my black coffee. We ordered everything from on omelets, egg Benedict, waffles, pancakes with fruit, etc. Key notes: the bacon was the good kind not the cheap translucent strips. * The omelets are fluffy and soft but delicious overall. The hash browns are real potatoes cooked not shredded. * Food portion was a good size. The grits nice and creamy and filled to the brim. They need salt and pepper which thinned them but they were still good. French today nice and thick on Texas toast. They have gluten free and meatless options!

Had breakfast here with my family and it was excellent service! Great greeting when we came in and…read morewere seated immediately. The breakfast was very hearty and a good price. It's a nice and clean old school breakfast spot that makes you feel cozy and at home. The coffee is excellent!

It was great! Trina was really helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the service and food. Definitely…read moregoing back

A friend and I decided to grab some dinner at this local spot on a Saturday night. This location…read morehas had many lives, and this one being the newest, we thought we would try it out. Though the décor leaves much to be desired, the food definitely did not disappoint. The collar green dip is exactly what you expect, and it was very tasty! Though I would recommend a different kind of chip to dip it in because the seasoning of both the pita chips and the dip felt a little overpowering. The jerk chicken egg rolls were well seasoned to the point where you didn't need the sauce, but the sauce does add a nice subtle heat. I ordered the whole snapper which was fried to perfection and reminiscent of fried whole snapper you would get in the Caribbean. The sweet potatoes were the perfect amount of sweet and the broccoli was lightly seasoned yet still flavorful. Our server was attentive, the food came quickly, and I'd actually come back again the next time I'm in the area.

This is a friendly place. We had a great waiter but it took so long to get our drinks. Our waiter…read moreexplained the bartender was new. Ok. No problem but why did I have to go ask after waiting 15 min for a drink when the place had about 11 people in it? Also, we went for drinks/food before a show at the Hard Rock (20 min away) after it was highly recommended by people doing the same as us- stopping before a show. We really wanted the cheese curds. Maybe a burger but none if it was available for some reason or another. Could you update your website? The website indicated none of this which would've been extremely helpful. We were hungry and wanted a cocktail!! Otherwise, I'd given all 5 because it is a cool place and friendly. Our waiter was great.

The address needs to be update on Yelp, it's 474 Fayette, down the street from Oakley…read more We tried to check out this brewery a few times at its old location and we didn't realize they moved until today. We got out and saw the sign on the door at the old building that they moved. So glad we got out the car and saw the new address and we went to check it out! We LOVED THE VIBE! Reminds me of downtown Las Vegas where I used to live. It's a cool spot! The staff, Michelle and Greg were so awesome! We enjoyed hearing some downtown Hammond history. The smash burger? OMG! The best I've had since I've moved to the Midwest! It was cooked right on the grill! Fresh! Hubby had the Caesar wrap and it was delicious! We so enjoyed the space, our time and the conversation! Can't wait to return!

The food was good. As expected for diner type food. They were very accommodating. Staff was…read moreamazing! So friendly, happy to help out with whatever we needed and were happy to let me sit and talk with with my aunt after we finished eating, who I was visiting while on a work trip. Definitely would go back again!

Since much of Northwest Indiana was dealing with horrific storms that passed through causing power…read moreoutages and great damage, I headed north to Johnel's and to find an open gas station. It was my first visit to Johnel's restaurant. It was packed in there because they had an inhouse generator that kept the place open for business. It was like Brookfield zoo in there, very crowded and it appears some the animals escaped captivity and came here for breakfast. My breakfast was adequate but nothing above and beyond. The ham was thin, with burned areas and not off the bone as I like it, but oh well. The coffee was bitter, I probably could have scrubbed and cleaned a frying pan with it. I was hungry, the price was right and I was satisfied. The service was good. My server was painfully pierced and tattooed and if the wind got a hold of her, she's look like a sheet of wallpaper flying down the street. There is no accounting for good taste in presentation these days. Johnel's wasn't bad but sure wasn't the best! All depends on how hungry or picky you are. Bon Appetite!

This is a welcome addition to Hammond, and it's a great location right across the street from…read morePurdue. I wish it was easier to find information about their menu online. The Banana Strawberry Nutella Crepe was tasty, and I enjoyed my White Lavender Dream latte as well.

Great new coffee shop just opened in Hammond. I read about their opening in the local paper and…read morestopped by on my way to work this morning. They are just across the street from Purdue Northwest on 169th St in Hammond. I work in one of the PNW buildings around the corner. This is going to be dangerous! 219 Grounds is a nice little coffee shop with a great location on the corner. Plenty of seating for working and meeting. Even some outdoor seating for the warmer weather. Most importantly the coffee is good! I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk and thoroughly enjoyed it. They also offer several other treats and pastries including cookies, ice cream and ice cream bars. I will definitely be making many more trips here.

Baternder doesn't wait tables outside the bar. If you sit at a table you have to go to the bar and…read moreorder food or drinks. I would recommend to put a sign up so patrons know to order at the bar and seat yourself and order at the bar.

Stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. There were only a couple people in the place so had no…read moreproblem get a seat at the bar. I ordered the one pound BLT and it was good. The only issue is the grease they are using for frying needs to be changed because you could tell it was used. They have lots of options for food and drinks. I think they have live music at night. They probably have 10 or so tables plus the bar. Overall not a bad place to stop to have a beer.

Excellent food, great service. Great location to the federal courthouse in Hammond. Highly…read morerecommend this classic local restaurant.

Great family owned business. Breakfasts and sandwiches are good, burgers are great. Try the avocado…read moreburger