Checkers

The burgers are fantastic. I ordered a burger & sweet potato fries, but I also got an order of the…read morePhilly cheese steak egg rolls & onion rings to go. The burger was awesome. It was called The Big Time Burger. And believe you me, it was named appropriately!!! High quality beef, mushrooms, onions and cheese...all cooked to perfection. I'm talking melt in your mouth goodness. But.....try the sweet potato fries and you will NEVER go back to regular french fries! The appetizers are also good, but you will need to share as the burgers are MASSIVE! The Wife had the Hot Honey Chicken sandwich with Parmesan fries. It was huge and had the best taste and flavor to it. We sat at the bar and had a drink while we waited for the food. The place was pleasantly busy and had a good vibe. This place definitely did not disappoint. The prices were reasonable and service was good as well. Great burgers, unique drink and appetizer selection, and friendly staff,( especially Julian and Eli), make this a must visit if you're anywhere near Portage, Indiana! I'm so glad that I live near this place!

Stopped here for lunch. I got the cheeseburger and hand cut fries. The burger was juicy and well…read moreseasoned. It was piled high with cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. Came with a steakknife in the burger. The fries were also pretty good. My waitess was very nice. The food came out quickly. Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch.

Cheeseburger and fries

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Big Time Burger

Great Lakes Cafe

4.7(104 reviews)

3.8 mi

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 dining room is a classic diner.

Spicy chicken sandwich with slaw. Cheeseburger with fries and slaw.

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SteelCity CheeseSteaks

4.0(54 reviews)

3.9 mi

food is always good and fresh and the customer service is great restaurant is also always clean I…read morelove the food I recommend to everyone

Didn't give me money back after Apple Pay machine was down. And did not compensate. For there…read moremachine being down

I can't see any meat. Can you???

Steel City CHEESESTEAK.

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Jasnak

3.9(11 reviews)

3.7 mi

I ordered in the drive-thru on 8/6/26 and requested a Philly steak with cheese everything on it…read moreincluding hot and sweet peppers and an Italian beef dip. All I got was meat with bread, cheese and jalapeño peppers and a dry beef sandwich..

GEEAT PRICES! Delicious food…read more I fucks with this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Armans Restaurant

4.6(42 reviews)

4.7 mi

Wonderful local, cozy diner with friendly staff. Super fast service. The fries were…read moreaddictive...hot, perfect amount of salt. We had the Chicago dog special and Chicago polish dog meal and both were delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone local or passing through.

This place is old school in a great way. I was pulling out of the South Shore parking lot wishing I…read morehad gotten a hotdog in Chicago and saw the sign pulled right in and was not disappointed. Great food, perfect french fries, nice people, clean an old school.

Inside a great local joint

Chicago dog special

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He Ain't Here Lounge

3.0(4 reviews)

3.4 mi

My husband has never been here, doesn't drink at all, works from 4am - 4pm everyday and comes home…read moreexhausted never wanting to go anywhere especially a scummy bar. I'm at home with a contractor and a Sheriff shows up at my door with a court summons for my husband saying he is being sued by said bar and Evelyn Bundy wirh Attorney William Jonelis saying he had bounced two checks in 2021. My husband pays his bills and especially does not bounce checks. As I look at the paperwork it was the same name as my husband, but the original address was incorrect, DL, middle initial, as well as date of birth were all incorrect. Basically "IF" this so called person with the same name as my husband bounced these checks, they couldn't find him, so they just pulled the next one out of a hat (he has a very popular name). Their lawyer claims they are taking it off after the embarrassment in front of my contractor and anger it put us through.

So normally I go here 3x a week for breakfast.. I have…read moreALWAYS had a great experience, and love the Little bitch.. Well, today 2/10/20 I order my breakfast like usual and I go get.. head back to work.. IT WAS NASTY!! gravy tasted OLD bacon was so hard it crumbled in the foil.. I called and asked who was the cook because this isn't normal.. I was told by he bartender Shawn that I needed to go somewhere else if I didn't like it.. WTF?? Who says that to a customer.. I spend 25$ a week here and NOW I'M DONE until I GET some answers.. Sad..

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Little bitch! Hash browns covered with biscuits & gravy w/ your choice of eggs. The sausage & bacon were added sides

Miner-Dunn Hamburgers

4.1(329 reviews)

7.0 mi

I stepped back in time today to the burger joint of my childhood. Such a great place,…read moreauthentically vintage. I went into the carry out side and placed my order. The employee who took my order was very cheerful, and I didn't wait long for my food. It's great that delicious orange sherbet is served with a meal. Onion rings are the best! Potato soup was better than homemade. My food was so good that I want to return until I try everything on the menu. I appreciate that they have a separate entrance for carry out orders and a nice waiting area.

Really cool vintage experience! My burger was excellent and the chocolate malt brought back…read morememories from my childhood.

Waiting area for carry out orders

Cheese Deluxe on Sourdough!! (keepsmilingphoto.com)

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Onion Rings!! (keepsmilingphoto.com)

Wells Street Beach

4.5(6 reviews)

7.6 mi

There is no better place in Indiana to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Michigan, the sugar sand…read moreof the wonderful beach and great food served by Alice's team. Wells Street Beach is a gem worth visiting!

Had the double cheeseburger meal. Very good burger, I'm going to rank it as one of the best in the…read morearea. Also you don't need to pay for parking if your eating lunch and not going to the beach. Haven't been to any of the evening events, but given the vibe of the place I bet it's laid back and fun! Go and enjoy this little region gem!

New patio in 2017

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Food Express Cafe

4.7(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

The salad was crisp and the ingredients were fresh. The dressing was a bit too tangy, but still a…read moregood choice.

Love this place! Food is fresh & everything taste amazing. Don't forget them deserts eitherread more

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18th Street Brewery Gary

4.0(123 reviews)

4.8 mi

We had a good experience at this small bar. There is not a lot on tap, but what we had was tasty…read more You can also order food. The service was good as the bartender was really friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back.

Fantastic craft beer and delicious food! Stop by and explore their impressive drink selection, and…read morebe sure to try the Totchos, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, or wings--they're all amazing! The service is top-notch, making you feel right at home. Plus, enjoy weekly entertainment with karaoke on Wednesdays, Steppin' classes on Thursdays, and live music on Fridays! Family-Friendly!

Wall artwork

Candy Crush Pale Ale

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Michelle G.

8 years ago

Always delicious. The girl on the grill was doing her thing and I was not disappointed!

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