It must be an Indiana chain, but good coffee and friendly staff. I tried:…read more- White Lightning The sweet cream cold foam was very thick and VERY sweet. While the white mocha and coffee was relatively mellow. Overall, enjoyed the drink but might skip the cold foam if I come across a Biggby again.

I have only had friendly fast service at this location. I've used the drive through and often walk…read morein. Usually get my order in 1-2 minutes. Enjoy the coffee and prices are reasonable.

Great restaurant, at home atmosphere, friendliest staff anywhere! The food is wonderful, priced…read morevery well and delicious! The specials are also a great choice for a nice price.

This place isn't fancy, but it's so worthy!!…read more We stumbled across this lil restaurant on a date night and we were so glad we stopped. The service was great and we enjoyed everyone we encountered. The food was so good. We started with fried mushrooms and ranch. I had the bbq ribs special and American fries. My husband had the blue gill platter. Their tartar sauce is AMAZING. You can't stop dipping into it.

Staff is super friendly. Shop is clean and adorably decorated. Great place to hang out with a group…read moreof friends for literally all ages. Truly a neighborhood place.

I did not count, but there has to be at least 31 flavors of ice cream here. If you like ice cream,…read moreyou will find an ice cream you like here. For the money this ice cream is a great value. Several size to choose from. I chose to get the small in a cup. The small allows you to get two flavors. The scoops are generous and a small was plenty for me. They have ample parking, seating inside and seating outside. When it is hot out, the line can get long, but they are very efficient and the line moves fast. The outside patio is nice, but every table does not have a umbrella. Inside is nice and decor is similar to a old-fashioned ice cream shop.

My wife and a my daughter and myself are addicted to this place lol…read more It's the best we have in our great city of kendallville. They are great in all that they do for us. Great service and friendly staff. Good product and quality .large Carmalish blended please.

Coffee is strong. Service is great. They have a large…read moremenu. I'm not a strong coffee person. I made 2 cups from one. Of there medium cups

11 AM on a Wednesday the only person in the store is on the phone I go in to get a coffee and a…read morecookie because the reviews are so good but the guy on the phone continues to stay on the phone. He doesn't bother to get off or pause even to tell me someone will come help me or he will help me in a minute. I listen to the phone call for a couple minutes while standing by the counter waiting. He's clearly seen me But just in case I walked over by his table. He continues talking to someone, never gets off the phone so I walk out the door. Most of the treats are gone but I can seewhy there's no one in the store. Talk about nonexistent service!!! Gone in six months tops.

Great coffee, drinks, food, desserts and prices. The atmosphere is very cozy and friendly. This…read morebuilding used to be a soda/malt/ice cream shop back in the day but prior to that it was a pharmacy... and you can still see the ladders that slide along the shelves. There is a cozy loft with a tv normally set to the news, there are magazines and wifi as well. The staff is friendly and informative, not to forget helpful. They also have a preferred customer card that they even keep on site so you never have to forget to bring yours, they just write your name on it and file it in a index card box. The parking a hard to get, because it's on Main Street, but if you are willing to walk a block or two to get great coffee and service, this is the place. They are definitely the best place to go in town.

We were greeted promptly and warmly by the server. Our order was taken immediately. I had the…read morebiggest handmade onion rings ever with a bacon burger and a cup of stuffed pepper soup. Hubby had the club and fries. We could've easily split one meal. DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT PIE. You name it, it's offered, there's even an Oops that's just decadent. The food is good, but the atmosphere- Windows with white curtains tied with black and white bows line the restaurant. It's an odd thing to note but after listening to the lake customers chat with the owner about how long they've been coming here and how they couldn't wait to return...and the owner thanking the server, the cook, and sharing the history of the restaurant and the area; I felt like I had left a friend's house with a piece of pie in hand when the meal was over. There is a buffet offered at Easter. I understand why. As a couple left they said they'd return for the buffet the next day. It's that kind of home away from home place.

They're under new ownership and as always very good friendly people but the food has lost its…read moreflavor and cost has gone too high. The breakfast is very bland and needs some work. The atmosphere is still the same and they are trying very hard. I'm sure we will be back and hope to see them grow and improve.

Saint James Restaurant (Avilla, Indiana) - iconic area restaurant worth a try…read more Take a short drive to downtown Avilla to try the Saint James Restaurant. It has been a fixture in Avilla since 1948 when it started as a hotel. St. James has a long tradition of serving northeast Indiana patrons (groups, families or friends) food and drinks from this historical structure. The building is large and dominates the block. It is in good repair but rather plain in appearance. There is plenty of parking out back. Once you find the entry door you have to navigate a series of hallways to the attractive bar and hostess area. The building has lots of walls that reflect the hotel structure. The back of the restaurant has a large open and plain looking dinning area. Everyone here is very friendly. They are good and simple people. They seem to seek to serve you and make you happy. There isn't much fancy about St. James. Just a good ole relaxing and home feel atmosphere. The menu is big. There is something for everyone. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent. Here is a rundown on the items we ordered: -Strawberry pie: it's seasonal and popular. Reserve your piece when ordering dinner - if they still have it. The berries were sweet and fresh. The filling is homemade, nice berry flavor, not over the top sweet. Crust is flaky, tender and delicious. -Onion rings: we got about 6 medium sized rings for $7 on the appetizer menu. Each piece was uniquely made. Some were really thin and crispy. Others had a really thick/tender piece of onion with a thicker batter. Overall nice taste, not too oily. The ranch sauce was very thin and short on ranch flavor -Side salad: nice smaller salad with fresh ingredients. Plenty of side veggies and cheese. The croutons were tough. Garlicky and very crispy. The Smokey Bit dressing was outstanding. Kind of a blend of a southwestern chipotle sauce with a strong smoke flavor! -Crab cakes: my wife really liked the thinner cake. This allowed the cake to be heated throughout and more crispy surface areas. She liked the stronger crab meat taste. -Oven baked BBQ ribs: very tender and meaty rib. The BBQ sauce had a mild BBQ flavor with no spicy kick. The meat could be flaked off the bone with a fork. No Smokey or grilled flavors. The baked potato was large and cooked to a tender but firm center. The skin was slighted salted.

We visited on a Friday night this summer and waited about 45 minutes to be seated. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience did not improve once we sat down. The interior was pretty dark and outdated. I always try to give the wait staff the benefit of the doubt, but the service was disappointing, rude, and lazy throughout most of the evening. Right out of the gate, the rolled silverware contained a dirty knife, so I had to ask for a clean one. I ordered the broasted chicken, which is something they are known for, but it wasn't very "broasted." It felt like they had cooked too many pieces at once. Additionally, the beans were cold and unappetizing, and the chicken noodle soup tasted ridiculously old. My husband ordered the fish, which was also barely lukewarm and completely flavorless. He mentioned that the rolls might have been the best thing he ate, but even they were pretty yeasty. The garlic toast was also more soggy than crunchy, which was a disappointment. There is free, easy parking right in front of the restaurant, though there is no outdoor seating. Overall, it was relatively lackluster, but if you are really hungry, you can chow it down.

We have lived in Auburn for a decade and first encountered the Brown House while we were building…read moreour house and would pick up dinner on our work breaks. The food had been consistently good. They have classic mom and pop griddled burgers, decent quality meat, made to order, always hot. You can choose from a plethora of fried goods and an in-house prepared breaded tenderloin that represents a Hoosier tenderloin well. In recent years, the business has been passed down to a younger generation. That came with some modern upgrades in marketing and packaging, including online ordering. The economy as well as new owners, has also made portion sizes smaller (a $3 French fry is now smaller than a small at a typical fast food joint) and the prices have also increased. Ten dollar burgers are standard most places now, but over $15 for a burger meal at a drive thru stand may be hard for some patrons to swallow. The custard and soft serve is delicious, albeit, still not a cheap treat. The staff is always efficient and friendly. The inside appears clean and orderly. The outdoor seating area and the appearance is charming, while still maintaining the old school vibes and nostalgia we all love about the Brown House. It's not an inexpensive meal, but the quality is good, service is consistent, and they still include the peppermint in your sack to round off your meal.

The service was quick and friendly! We went through the drive thru, but I noticed a cute patio area…read morewith tables set up. My husband got a rootbeer float that he loved. I got the classic brown-ie sundae, and it was wonderful! The frozen vanilla custard was dreamy, the brownie chunks were warm and rich, and the hot fudge sauce was thick and decadent! It was topped off with peanuts and whipped cream(I skipped the maraschino cherry). Will definitely go back!