Restaurants in Chesterton

“The coziest burger place in all the land! Great monthly specials, good drink selections.”

“Great food worth the drive from Hammond”

“Aliyah was an amazing waitress. It was incredibly busy for a Tuesday night but she kept her head held high! She kept our drinks full and served our food hot. We would love to have her as our server every time!!”

“The lg tenderloin is hubs favorite! He loves it. The fried chicken is wonderful.”

“I love this place. I stopped in one day with my husband and was pleasantly surprised. It's a cute older building but everyone was so nice and the food was good. It felt like the old breakfast diners in the 1970's and 80's. If you want to get away from the aggressions of today's society stop in at Peggy Sues diner.”

“Delicious for the vegans AND the non vegans!! Our group had Impossible Burgers, regular burgers, a hot dog and a Cuban. We had tots and fries and desserts. Everything was delicious.”

“Came here at the recommendation of a good friend was definitely not disappointed. Its a smaller establishment so that was tough to deal with as far as anxiety goes, but we didnt have to wair long to be seated! Dexter aka Spicy White Tuna Roll was our server and he was efficient, friendly, and hilarious! I tried the Dragon Egg (what a masterpiece!) as well as the Autumn Lemon Roll (I LOVE lemon and was quite pleased). You get what you pay for here but it was an awesome sushi time!”

“Perfect, no wait...lunch!”

“Hi I just want to say thank you for your outdoor mats and dog bowl water and treats! I've been an occasional customer and have never been disappointed with your drinks or service! But I specifically want to mention, I have become accustomed to lots of water bowls downtown especially during the recent heat wave but I realized on an early walk that none are there in the morning before the restaurants open for lunch! I knew I could count on you guys for my pup!”

“Great food and great staff🥇”

“Great food, company and fun!”

“Very kind staff, great food, and the overall ambience on the establishment is welcoming and inviting.”

“Great food & live entertainment. Just in town for a few days, so we stopped in on Saturday night. Had the pork nachos & Detroit pizza; sooo delicious! Local entertainment was very good & they have board games u can play.”

“Chips and queso , I'll pay you $10 if you guess correctly if it's vegan queso. Incredibly good. Dunkel weiss and Kölsch from Germany along with home brewed ales plus much more. A repeat for this New Buffalo local.”

“I stopped into Red Cup cafe this morning and got the #3 egg sandwich on sourdough with goat cheese and bacon. Let me tell you it hit the spot! I had a great conversation with the owner, a lovely cup of coffee, and a delicious sandwich. It’s a gem hidden in plain sight! I will definitely be returning!”

“This woman is an angel in disguise! I needed a sheet cake and cupcakes for my daughter's graduation party. They also had to be dairy free. Plus, I needed it in less than a week. Our original plan fell through at the last minute. My mom contacted several bakeries and they either couldn't facilitate a dairy free cake, or do it on such short notice. Not only was Val willing to accept the challenge, she went above and beyond! She made several trips to different stores to find the perfect colored sprinkles. She and my mom touched base numerous times prior to the party date to make sure everything was going perfectly! She went out of her way to make this cake and cupcakes PERFECT for my daughter! Not only were they beautiful, but they were absolutely delicious! These were the best dairy free cakes we've ever had! The frosting was amazing! We got so many compliments and nobody could believe they were dairy free! That evening we got home from the party, and received a phone call from Val making sure my daughter was happy with the cakes! You just don't get this type of customer service and such personal attention to detail anymore. Without a doubt we will be return customers!! Val, I cannot thank you enough for everything!”

“What a freaking GEM Joe's Bread is 🥰 If you know me, you know I have a slight obsession with this wonderful establishment. From their fresh ingredients they use, to the surprising new treats they make. It makes going in an exciting experience wondering "what are they going to have today" And fresh sourdough... Joe you are the only reason I haven't started making it myself and I'm not mad about it 🤣 It's the best and I love it.”

“Great place very clean everything there tastes great. We ordered a SpongeBob cake for my daughter's birthday. we saw one on tiktok, she was able to duplicate the cake in every detail possible. 5 stars definitely! I also purchased a few cupcakes and was not disappointed. They were great we enjoyed eating them.”

“Food is always good and has the most beautful hostess in the state”

“First visit & they indicated the menu was new. Has several vegan option. Offers fresh squeezed OJ from machine. Had the Carrot Zinger juice, including carrot, ginger lime & apple. Was really good & heavy with ginger, which I love. Ordered the Forest Hash with mushrooms, leaks potatoes & peas. Replaced the eggs with curried tofu scramble.for $1.50 upcharge. I was a little apprehensive about the curry part of the scramble but ended up really liking it. Was a creamy comforting flavor. There were some reviews indicating portions were not enough, but it seems they have improved this because we were satisfied. Specials included Vegan Blueberry BBQ jackfruit sandwich and vegetable soup. I included a few pics of the menu, but a few Vegan items to note are oatmeal, scrambles, vegan chili, falafel sandwich, portabella salad (- cheese & dressing..have to ask for vegan dressing options).”

“Such a cool and comfy atmosphere!!! Wonderful and friendly owner and staff. The food was outstanding and the Betty Boops are 😍😍😍😍😍!!!!”

“Excellent food and service always!”

“Been eating here for years and recommending them for years if you want the best burger in Chesteron/Porter area. Some other favorites are the bacon wrapped poppers, steak or chicken flatbread, soups, and the only place I know that still has homemade pub chips. Just had my first ever minor issue with a cook on burgers and the owner addressed it and made it right. I am looking forward to their new bi-weekly specials to try some new items. Gastro 49 customers for life.”

“We met friends here for dinner and hubs and I split a small pizza with tomatoes and onions and a small house salad. It was the perfect size for us! He ate four pieces of pizza and I ate two (one piece was a little bigger than the others), The sauce was a nice sweet sauce and there was lots of cheese with tiny diced tomatoes. We got to choose between white and red onions. We chose red, and they weren't too hot, so we were pleased. They had several crust types to choose from.

The salad was quite big; head lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, cheese, and croutons, and the ranch dressing was quite tasty.

Our friends split an XL sausage and cheese pizza and it was plenty big for the three of them. It probably could have easily fed four, five, six, depending on how hungry you are.

I believe that pizza isn't as good unless you drink root beer with it. The root beer was soooo good (of course, I haven't had a root beer in ages). This was definitely an excellent recommendation. Next time we're in town, we'll return.

The only issue we had was the volume level was quite loud. The ceilings are high and not finished, so the voices bounce all over the place, only getting louder and louder, and then you have to speak louder in order to be heard by the person sitting next to you, and it's a vicious circle. If they just lowered the ceilings or put in sound dampening panels, it would be much more enjoyable.”

“Good food at a great price 👍 heard about half price on pizza on Sundays,dine in. Went at 2 with no waiting and pleasant service. Check out the huge mozzarella sticks!! 😋”

“Excellent thin crust pizza!!!”

“5stars!!! Superb crab cakes, lamb and crème brûlée. Will be back soon. Congratulations to Jesus, the new chef.”

“We go here often after hiking the dunes. I do not typically write reviews, but I have nothing bad to say about Culvers in general.
Always PLENTY of staff (more than enough - we often wonder how they keep them all on the payroll). We are always greeted, served promptly and the food is fast and hot. Everyone is nice.
Well done!! We are not fast food people, but when we are, this is our go-to!”

“Out of towner. Stopped in for a couple of drinks while waiting for another engagement. Sarah is literally the best! Didn't have or see anyone get any food. Can't speak on that. Seems like a local favorite spot. A solid experience all around!”

“ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT ANYWHERE AROUND!!! GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE!! THANKS FOR COMING TO THE AREA, NAILED IT!!!”

“A fun and lively little dive bar in Chesterton Indiana. A stop on our way to Chicago. The special bonus..... you can still smoke here while you drink!!! So awesome!!
The bartender was bad ass and sassy. It was clean and awesome!!! Would go back again!!!! Not sure if they have food.”

“so welcoming and lovely, party atmosphere”

“The place is more of a to go building. Employees are more professional and focused on getting the orders out ASAP and accurately compared to other dairy queens.”

“Today my family and i dine in this establishment and the food very delicious. I had the rib platter and the ribs were meaty, tender and the sauce delicious 🤤 Samantha, our waitress, nice and polite, and she served well. I speak blessings upon Round the Clock.”

“Great service tonight! Monday December 2nd 2024! Hard working, pretty lady who's name started with M😁 Food was excellent 👍🏼 Jalisco and Steak tacos! Yummy homemade salsa too! Very happy we stopped in!”

“Highly recommend! We had Holly for our server and it was amazing! Food was amazing and she was hilarious! 10/10 recommend and you won’t be disappointed with her or the food!”

“Everyone is so friendly. It is refreshing in a cold world. I don’t know if the employees there realize how much they do for my soul. They are the bartenders for the recovering alcoholics. They are the only Good Morning for the over worked single mom. I know it may sound silly to most but when you are lonely and depressed you learn to appreciate the little things. Thank you sweet strangers!”

“First time in the new Starbucks, the guy behind the counter was super sweet and helpful. My drink was delicious. I'll definitely be back. Haven't tried any of the ”

“Absolutely love! Not only are their products amazing and tasty, and the staff there is so kind and friendly!”

“My staff asked me the other day if we could all order smoothies from Smoothie King. Not being a particular fan of smoothies in the past, I only reluctantly said okay. I’m glad I did. Not only was the service fast and friendly, but the smoothies were amazing! We all started our day off in such a great mood because of our fellow local small business and customer service colleagues over at Smoothie King. Thank you so much!!!”

“Had a great visit on Cinco de Mayo, fun & festive atmosphere & delicious food! 💃🪇🌮🇲🇽”

“Great little place to grab a quick bite! Vegan options clearly marked and the staff know what "vegan" means... not trying to be snarky but I have been to several restaurants in northwest Indiana whose staff clearly don't actually know what it means when you ask if something is vegan lol”

“I've been eating here since the beginning. The food is the best everytime. My wife and I brought her parents from Milwaukee here. Now whenever they come to visit they always ask if we can go to Tao Chens for lunch! Great food friendly staff .”

“I would add a photo, but the food was so good that we ate it before I remembered to give a review. The ladies working were quick and worked fast to make sure we got our food in a timely matter. One of the cleaner subway restaurants I’ve seen and the food was pretty good and tasted fresh. Workers seemed like sweet and genuine people.”

“Everything was good as well as the service would I recommend this restaurant that’s a hard yes”

“You won’t be disappointed when you visit this restaurant! A Great atmosphere,both friendly and family oriented,also features authentic recipes and amazing food quality. They feature a pizza of the month with a flakey pastry crust and ingredients for a flavor that doesn’t disappoint. For a good time,great service and great food visit the Chesterton Gelsasamos”

“BEST Little Caesars in the area! Everything is always hot & fresh, exactly as I ordered! The drink selection is much better than the app shows, so ask, and they'll let you make an even trade!”

“I order from Domino’s in Chesterton 2-3 times a week. My order is always accurate, hot, made fast and really good! And it’s delivered right to my car by Wes, the general manager. He always puts a smile on my face, super nice guy.”

“They have really good sandwiches and they just keep getting better with their new products! I tried their new Smoked Cheddar Bourbon Club Roast Beef, and all I can say is .....damn thats good!”

“Delish coffee and the staff here are the best!”

“Food was amazing. Perfect place for the first time trying Indian food, 5 stars would recommend. Will be returning customers.”

“if you’re craving classic sandwiches and curly fries. Customers generally appreciate the quick service and fresh food, though like any fast-food place, experiences can vary and the staff is often noted for being friendly.

It’s a convenient stop if you’re in the area, and while it might not be the fanciest option, it delivers exactly what Arby’s is known for hearty, meaty sandwiches with bold flavors.”

“Enjoyed the 1st floor better last year with the restaurant. Now, overpriced cold cuts and $4 for a couple spoonful's of potato salad. We had never been up to the 3rd floor in previous years since we have children but, now it is open to anyone. Fantastic view, nice selection of vacation style drinks, great tasting tacos and of course, the beach! Worth the 2 hour trip several times a summer. Will be returning for sure............but not on the 4th of July weekend!”