"Tropical Island Cuisine is the Best Culinary Hub of Merriville,IN. 64610.The Owner/Couple were so…read morehospitable & pretty kind to all their Customers that were really enjoyed dining & shopped"! "MABUHAY"!!!-The TUBIANOSA from New York City,NY 11419

The Lumpia Shanghai was very good, & also the garlic fried rice. The couple that owns it are very…read morenice. .... the wife cooks & husband runs the front of the house along with the connected store.

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.

I stopped in here last week with my mom and auntie and we basically did breakfast tapas and worked…read moreour way through their specials menu for July. The firecracker pancakes were cool because I'm sorry, you put a sparkler on something, I must have it. The key lime French toast was so flavorful, we all agreed it was delish. The peach burger was a delight too, although I was surprised they didn't grill any fresh peaches and used canned ones instead. A bit pricey but a great time overall. Our server was absolutely fantastic, honestly the sweetest.

Love the food. Cannot recommend enough the chickpea avocado toast! Devine! Always quick service…read more Enjoy the atmosphere.

Our food was made to order! Came out piping hot and…read more It was well seasoned chicken and waffles. Chicken was crispy and seasoned and SMALL like real chicken wings are suppose to be. The waffle was a moss. Flavor was good, texture, kind hard instead of soft and crispy. Overall, this place doesn't disappoint. Not many options on this side so for sure worth a sit down. They had a movie playing in the background which was fun to watch and eat.

Came in for a quick bite before a wedding and was pleasantly surprised! Like always...my go to is…read morechicken and waffles but I didn't know how big or little the chicken wings are (I like little) so I opted for chicken tenders. The waffles with the powder sugar was out of this world! If you're ever in Gary give this place a shot. ***right after this photo I dropped a slice of waffle!!! NOOOOOO!!!****

Road tripping once again and stumbled upon Provecho Latin Provisions. 10/10!…read more Excellent food. Friendly staff Great atmosphere Lovely town. We love pulling off the highway to find gems like this. The Latin influence-the high quality ingredients - the excellent atmosphere - made for a wonderful brunch on a Sunday afternoon!

I intended to meet a friend at a more off the beaten path place, but they were closed for a private…read moreevent, so we walked the square and Provecho looked good. Table for two on a Thursday in September at 5:30 was no issue. I had a great time here, caught up with a friend, the setting is fantastic and the service was 10/10. Very nice dishware, chairs, tables, everything. One dish was a 10/10 - the short rib, scallop, poblano grits. Those were probably the best grits I've ever eaten. Seasoned really nicely. Small guacamole was definitely enough for two people. We got it with the pineapple, mango habanero on top and it really added nothing to the experience. Made it harder to eat and I got no habanero spice at all. Guac needed some salt, but chips were really good. We got a seasonal tomato dish with some crunchy corn like stuff on top. Was good. Not super memorable but needed some vegetables. Our other dish was the Brazilian coconut chicken. Chicken/sauce was very blah. Not much flavor and our two chicken legs were cooked too long. A Slow cooked chicken would be better as would an improved coconut sauce flavor. The grilled vegetables and rice with it were better than the meat. We also had a couple drinks each and everything was great. They do happy hours, but we wanted some stuff not on that happy hour menu. You want what you want. This restaurant was not super loud half full, but if packed it would probably be quite loud. They have outdoor seating in the alley that looked very cool but it was like 90 degrees today so that was a hell no. Paid about $200 combined. Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10

Stopped in and got the pork chops, greens, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes. The food could have…read morebeen more enjoyable if it hadn't been so salty. The portions were plenty, but the salt kept me from giving this business 5 stars. The place was clean, and the service was friendly.

I loved the food! My daughter had the catfish with the mac and cheese and greens. My son had the…read moresalmon and I had the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. We will be back again!

The service was awesome! The Mother and Daughter duo were the friendliest people! And the food…read morewas great! The restaurant atmosphere was also cool with funny Vintage signs, Chicago Sports and more. Definitely stop by!

My first time here and the food was awesome we went for a late breakfast...I hade the French toast…read morewith eggs and sausage links..my other half had the 3 eggs, plate with sausage, hashbrowns and toast...The portions were great the service was just as good...very good food!!! Also liked how the interior of the place was very creative lots of coloring materials for kids...classic diner atmosphere...

The food was great! Service was awesome! We had papa à la Huancayna, Peruvian tamale and ribs.read more

This small, family restaurant is easy to overlook, but I recommend giving them a try. It's an…read moreunusual menu blending both Italian and traditional Peruvian food. I went for the Peruvian but wound up ordering Italian. I started with the Italian garlic Parmesan wings. They were excellent! They are breaded and deep fried and would be delicious if they stopped there, but they rub the crispy crust with whole roasted garlic cloves and sprinkle on the cheese. I give them a 5 out of 5. For my main entree I ordered the mushrooms risotto. The mushrooms are served served on the side. The rice was great. I enjoyed the mushroom sauce though it was a little on the bitter side. I would still get it again. I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5. The service was great. Very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was very simple and cozy. Nothing fancy. They were very clean. I went to the bathroom and it was also clean. I was the only customer during my meal. I do recommend giving them a try.