Meet with Great service and wonderful ice cream Atmosphere…read morewas very inviting and full of great people

Don't let the dog days of summer get you down. A trip to Dog Days will perk you right up with their…read more20 something flavors of ice cream straight from Wisconsin! Since I'm addicted to chocolate, my choice was the Brownie Cascade milkshake. It was all that hoped for with its creaminess and overload of chocolate flavor. The best part? The price was only $6 and it was well-spent. I have been a consumer for milkshakes for 25 years or so and some places are starting to near the $10 price for a milkshake. If you need an ice cream fix, visit Dog Days in Chesterton.

Lovely little find during a trip to Indiana Dunes National Park. Service was outstanding, food was…read moredelicious (we loved that there were vegan and "regular" options!), and the restaurant was exceptionally clean (as in, we both couldn't stop talking about how spotless it was). I'm sad this isn't in my area, but next time we visit we would love to come back!

Service is good. I sometimes feel they might appreciate more help…read more I miss my tea selections. Not as many as before. I wish that 1/2 orders of the avocado toast were available. I think the food is good and will still continue to come.

A nice eclectic place for lunch. We were traveling and we stopped because of the reviews. Food…read morewas delicious not cheap. I love the iced tea. The place is really friendly. We talk to other patrons.

This place is so retro. I like it here. I can't see me coming back again to try a different wrap…read more The owner is nice. She greeted me and even helped me picked my cheese. The love hipper vibes in here.

After exploring the Indiana Dunes State Park we stopped in for a bite to eat. The place was really…read moreclean and it had a quaint atmosphere. There a little bar area and an outside patio. It wasn't that busy on a Friday afternoon. I got the BLT and fries, it was good but I had to take out the piece of toast in the middle, they could probably do away with that. My husband's chicken bacon avocado sandwich was enough for two. You could probably split it if you ordered an extra side. My mother in law ordered the same sandwich and they both agreed that it could use some sauce or maybe even some of their aioli, you could probably order some on the side. My father in law got the pulled pork. He is a picky eater and he said it was good. He didn't like the cole slaw, it wasn't tart enough for him. I don't like cole slaw anyways so I couldn't give you my opinion. The server was attentive and professional. We enjoyed our meal.

Food portions were very large and tasted great. Rueben and BLT could easily be shared. Service was…read moregood, very friendly. Cool atmosphere, smells a little odd inside (wet maybe?) but it's not bad. The good definitely outweighs that and could always just eat outside.

This is a great find! The atmosphere is casual and inviting. It was right across from the hotel and…read moreconvenient. I had the "meatloaf" which was brisket/short rib combined with a nice sauce on top. Absolutely delicious. It came with mashed potatoes/gravy and bacon green beans. They use the fresh green beans that "squeak" when you bite into them. Full bar with some hard to find bourbons. I will definitely be back!

I admit, I checked out the restaurants in the area before we arrived on our 4 day stay and I knew…read morethis had to be one of our stops. Anytime else do that? Funny enough, we had visited a sister restaurant by the same owners in Miami a few years ago and loved it. The menu was different (more seafood based) but the vibe was the same...laid back, fun and in a super cute setting. We sat in the bar area and we're there for happy hour. Honestly folks, you can't beat the happy hour prices for both food or drinks. I went with a glass of wine and hubby had a beer on draft. We decided on fried pickles because who doesn't love them? I know fried pickles and wine... Not the most common combo but that's how I role. For our entrees we both had chicken. And let me tell you, it was cooked perfectly. The crispy skin was amazing! You shouldn't be shocked that I ate the skin, I had just finished fried pickles so I knew there would be nothing healthy about this meal!! The biscuit was also very good. And did I mention the happy hour prices... Bonus!! Our waitress was the bartender and she was so great. She was warm and friendly and made our great experience even better! I actually complimented her for her service, she was so above and beyond and was surprised to learn she hasn't worked there that long. I think her name was Michelle, but sadly I waited a few weeks to write this review and now I'm not positive (def not an Elite move).

Fresh food Wait staff could be more attentive but pleasant…read moreAlways clean Price value for freshness always worth it

Food, as alway, was good. However, the chai latte was not hot, barely warm. Place isn't cheap, so…read morethe basics should be covered. Service was not great. Our table of four was sat about five minutes before another table of four...same waitress... took their order first, they ate first left first. We were given our water and drink order before them, so don't know what happened, not sure how just flipped to them. She wasn't attentive, after food was delivered, not once did she check on our table. After we ate, we sat with our piled plates for quite some time. Again food was good, latte was lousy. Maybe an issue of understaffing, but seemed well staffed, just our server wasn't very attentive.

Great ambiance! Sat outside on the patio. Service was a little slow, but it was a busy night.read more

Neat spot, good vibes, tasty sangria, decent food -- a fun stop in the dunes. I'll be back!read more

Excellent little side-of-the-road BBQ joint on US-20 in Chesterton just minutes from the Indiana…read moreDunes State Park beach and campground. I have driven by this place dozens of times since moving to the area and we finally visited. Man, I was missing out! Smokey's is some legit BBQ! It is cash only and even has a sign available for when they run out of that day's barbecue. The pulled pork was perfect and my wife and kids enjoyed their platter of brisket and pulled pork. Traditional sides include homemade coleslaw, baked beans, rolls and potatoes. Everything was fresh and delicious! I also enjoyed a cup of their brisket vegetable soup with my pulled pork sandwich. The sauce options were equally good, including sweet BBQ, hot mustard, mild sauce and hot sauce. Also loved seeing a sign from Kid Rock's visit declaring the "best little grub shack this side of Detroit." We will definitely be coming back and I highly recommend Smokey's to anyone visiting the area. They also offer carry out, so perfect for taking back to your campsite at the Dunes!

A place I would recommend and take anyone! Such good food (highly recommend the Ruben) and the…read moreservice is just wonderful and personable.

Extremely attentive and helpful staff. You won't feel too overwhelmed shopping here and you will…read morehave so much to explore. All with a friendly face to help guide you

The best olive oil and balsamic vinegar selection in Chesterton!…read moreWe love the evoo infused with rosemary and their very basic, light olive oil. Good to Go has so many other options, too, for cooking and gift giving. Very, very impressed.

I love the Round the Clock in Chesterton. I recently went there for breakfast and ordered a chicken…read moreand biscuit dish. I enjoyed this very much. They some of the best biscuits you can find in any restaurant. I love the friendliness of the staff (especially the host). I also like that there is plenty of space in the restaurant so there's no chance of feeling crowded.

Food was decent. A simple omelette. Service was good. Price…read morehas gotten out of control. $3 for a cup of coffee. $13 for a simple omelette. With tip, my breakfast cost just over $19. I understand costs are going up. But there is also greed in the mix. Round the clock, you have updated your food menu and quality has gotten better. But price does not align with the upgrade.