Visited on Father's Day. It was obviously very busy that morning. I have been to this place a…read morecouple times in the past, food is just ok. Jalapeño sausage omelette is great. Pancakes are also good. Breakfast potatoes are not good, overcooked and undercooked at the same time. Facility could use some maintenance, floor of building is way out of level and the tables are tilting to the point you wonder if your drink is going to tip over. I would not use the bathroom there, toilet handles falling off, just gross in general. Walls are all scratched up and need some help. Overall cleanliness of restraunt not good. Table was soaking wet when we sat down, paper menus were soaked through once sat down. Wait staff did their best on the busy day, no real complaints. They need a short shutdown for facility maintenance is my real only suggestion.

Nice little spot for brunch. We enjoyed our breakfast and coffee with a friendly waitress. The…read morefact that they use Nueske bacon made me happy. My grit cakes meal was delicious and the pancakes were think and tasty with just butter, no syrup needed.

This egg scramble exceeded expectations. The 3 meats included were all good. Nice sized pieces of…read moremeat vs. Tiny bits. The mushrooms were delicious as well. The side of bacon was thick and perfectly cooked. Even the black coffee stood out. I would definitely go back and will certainly recommend this diner.

I actively tell people not to frequent this establishment…read more All 3 times I have "ate" here, the food was horrible, the service was less than desirable, and the atmosphere is off.

Not sure what happened today, we love this place, food is great, when we are in town we always…read morecome, we put our name on the waitlist online, got seated right when we arrived, but then our food took OVER an hour, waitstaff was definitely busy, place was loud and crowded but we have never had this happen, our kids were dying, thankfully my kid got a pancake before our food came as he was literally crying, ruined the experience we so look forward to, we will be back but will avoid it on weekends if at all possible.

The food is delicious! I have never been disappointed with any of the menu items. The Mason Jar…read moreBreakfast is my favorite breakfast and brunch item. Love the Chai Latte, Lavender Lemonade and their cocktails. You absolutely must have the bacon and a side chocolate chip pancake! The service is always friendly and helpful and sitting outside on a lovely summer's day.

Truly, this was an unexpectedly poor experience. And it's really unfortunate, things could've been…read morejust fine if things were handled well. Pro tip: Do not go here with high expectations. Walking in, the vibe was more than fine... I'd even say a bit more elevated than a diner, with some charm. The server was welcoming and did get us started quite promptly, with our order taken within 5-10 minutes and coffee on the table 5-10 min later. Everything was downhill from there. An hour passed and we still didn't have our food. The server told us "you're next, it's coming". While something seemed off, we remained patient. Another 15 min go by, nothing. Mind you, unbenownst to the staff, we actually knew another table who arrived and sat down 15 min after us and, while they also waited a while, they finished their meal and left and we still didn't have anything. It's at least an hour and a half later, and we finally said something. Once again, "you're next, it's coming", but this time an added, "he sold your food to someone else". Aka the server either told the truth, and the restaurant made an error, or the server pawned their error on the chef. Food finally started to drop, but the order was certainly not fully accurate. Tolerable, but noticeably not accurate. Missing sides, incorrect orders, and one guest missing their whole order. At this point, we're looking to speak to a manager. The missing omelette meal finally hit the table, looking like it was whipped up in a couple minutes, on a dirty pan (think full yellow with a layer of black and oily grease). Upon cutting it up it was clear that it wasn't fully cooked. I wish I took a photo, but the "owner" took it to examine it herself and was both rude and defensive. Not one apology for any of the above. Forget about any suggestive comps or resolution. The server didn't make any eye contact once it was obvious an error was made. Genuinely, I can understand that mistakes can be made, especially during busy times. But, no excuse for the demeaned of this "owner". I put this in quotes because her behavior and response to the situation is certainly not acceptable. Maybe we had a "miss" experience. Maybe the food and service would be better next time. But due to the response of the "owner" we will not be returning and I would not recommend to anyone.

Nice breakfast spot in South Bend. Staff were very kind and service was prompt. The food was…read moretypical of a diner and did not disappoint. The menu is large and has the stable breakfast items.

I decided to stop here for a caffeine fix before running a bunch of errands for the day. I got a…read moretoasted marshmallow iced latte and it was so yummy. It was exactly what I needed. The dessert selection was beautiful so I could not resist getting a couple things. I got a brookie cookie and maple sticky bun (?). They ended up being treats for my friends, but I was told they were delicious. I cannot wait to go back to try out their breakfast and relax and enjoy. The feel and the hospitality inside were very friendly. The interior was cute and I loved all the local decor. The staff was patient with me as I decided what to get. l was visiting from out of town, but the next time I visit, I hope to come back.

Stopped in for brunch time and could not have been more thrilled. Super friendly staff, to the…read morepoint it seems like they all must be family and owners. Cute and cozy atmosphere and decor. So many great looking options on the menu that it's hard to choose one. The food we got was awesome. Everything was made with care and skill and attention to detail. It all tasted perfectly fresh and homemade. The English muffins and biscuits were amazing, along with fresh made jams. If this place were in a big town/city there would be a two hour wait every day, and it would still be worth it. Couldn't recommend more.

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.

Yelp never leads me wrong - this little cafe was close to my hotel and has great photos and…read morereviews. I enjoyed reading their story online - family owned, and named in honor of their family. Many reviews rave about the friendly owners. I ordered an espresso hazelnut latte, it was perfect and served with a little cookie. I had the Avocado Toast - it was great, light and refreshing. If I could critique it slightly I'd ask for a thicker cream cheese smear and more onion, I'd personally also add some feta cheese. The ingredients were fresh, the eggs were the perfect temp and it was a delightful meal overall. Service was fantastic! My server was prompt, friendly and attentive.

Took my 10 year old into the bathroom, and it was disgusting! Human waste on the toilets, urinals,…read moreand floor. There were four people "working," and we were the only customers in the store. I mentioned it to the person at the register. We had to deal with a car issue and came back in 3 hours later. Not a single bit of work had been done on the bathroom.

We've stopped here for years, on our way to & from trips to the Chicago suburbs…read more This location is a solid representative for the franchise. The facility is clean and well-maintained, with a large selection of snacks/food/drinks/sundries from which to choose. The restrooms are clean; and the staff are usually friendly and accommodating. If one needs a fill-up and/or pitstop; this location is a solid option.

After taking the advice from my dad to try this place out, I understand why the parking lot was so…read morebusy! We were warmly welcomed when we walked through the door and promptly seated in a booth by a window. Juan (I think that was our name) was our server and he quickly brought over waters and asked us for our beverage preference. I ordered coffee, hoping it was going to be better than the previous restaurants that occupied the building- and it was very good! I saw the house frittata on the menu and it instantly sounded good, so I ordered that and my BF ordered the country lady, or something to that extent, and a short stack of pancakes. Our food came out no more than 10 minutes after we ordered, if that. It was fresh and the portions were enormous! Both of our meals tasted as good as they looked and were a great value for the price and amount of food that was served. Throughout our meal, Juan kept us not needing or wanting for anything. Sugar Bowl has a great staff, wonderful food, and a great future! I will definitely be back whenever I visit!

Ordered Omelette with an extra egg because their build your own omellette is only 3 eggs for…read more$13.95. Didn't want the hash browns or pancakes. Opted for rye toast (in lieu of pancakes) and a side of cottage cheese. Water to drink. Was asked if i wanted butter on the toast. After asking if they use butter or margarine, it was confirmed they use margarine. So toast was ordered dry and I would be required apply butter by opening the small "whipped butter" packets inborder to enjoy some buttered rye toast . The Omellette was ok taste-wise...but the entire time eating it my mind is questioning if I'm consuming eggs cooked in margarine? Then I'm thinking of the experiment where I placed an unwrapped stick of margarine on a dish in my garage for 2 weeks and observed that not an insect, rodent or any other living creature disturbed the lab born condiment...completely untouched orbdisturbed.. and thus I haven't poisoned my body with that garabage ever since...until possibly now??? Place was dirty with soot on the window sill at my booth. Bill comes and is over $20...highest price I've paid for that meal anywhere, which i order from various establishments a few times a week (including the 5 egg omellete establishments). Then I'm asked "cash or card?" Then informed that DEBIT card is another upcharge of $1.40, or so. The "how was everything" converstaion deserved a comment from me about the ridiculous price I'm paying for some eggs. The off-putting, I assume, owner steps in, then starts trying to justify the upcharges that resulted in a $26 omelette (by the time i threw in a $5.00 tip). This guy continued trying to convince me that he has the lowest prices and best quality...blah blah blah...trying do hard convince me his price chiseling way of doing business is justifiablr. Oh, well, could it be that I feel my arteries are clogging with margarine as i write this? Oh well..won't visiting this place again.

Good breakfast place. Nice atmosphere. Good menu selections. Excellent service. Great location…read more Plenty of on-site parking.

Great atmosphere and fun menu. Perfect for a nice brunch. Service was prompt and helpful.read more

Great food! We got…read moreour food to go today because we were pressed for time. The Wife got French Toast (with scrambled eggs and bacon), while I got the Country Benedict. Everything was delicious. Good food done right. Next time, we'll go in and have a sit down meal.

Our server Arturo was absolutely wonderful and on top of everything. He deserves a special shoutout.read more