Firehouse Subs

On a road trip and wanted something quick and easy for lunch. One of the riders hadn't been to a…read morePortillo's before and wanted to try it. This location had plenty of parking and seating, so that was a big plus. Service was very quick here, even though it was pretty busy. I decided to try something new and got the beef bowl, which was basically the beef sandwich without the bread. I liked it, even though it was pretty liquidy (it is an Italian beef, after all). Easy in and off from the interstate and quick made this an excellent road trip stop.

I mean, this is the spot. We split a beef and a dog and it was the perfect amount of food. We tried…read morethe Dr Pepper shake and it was good. But nothing beats the cake shake if you're looking for something sweet. They have kiosks now that you can order at, and I fucking love that. Food came up quick and everyone is always super friendly. Always have to stop when I'm around.

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Chick-fil-A

4.0(134 reviews)

0.2 mi

The best Chick-fil-A I've ever had in my life. They know how to make their food correctly every…read moresingle time. The chicken breast is breaded too perfection nice, crunchy, and thick. Fries or seasoned to perfection and they refreshed. I decided to try the peach lemonade it was so good! I may need to order a jug of that. The service is always professional and polite. Ambience of the space is decent. Their drive-through is a much better experience than eating inside. They know how to move the drive-through line quickly and efficiently. This is the only Chick-fil-A that I trust! I highly recommend going here.

Always great! Exceptional service, food, and wait time! I have never had any problems with this…read morestore location. Whoever engineered this process needs to get hired by the Indiana Department of Transportation and organize our road and highway construction/maintenance!

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Culver's

2.4(73 reviews)

0.7 mi

We stopped in and ordered the codfish sandwich with fries and a drink. The fish was fresh and the…read moresandwich was delicious. The staff was very efficient and friendly; the restaurant was very clean

Wow when I needed comfort, you let us down - food was just threw together - and had to lift the bun…read moreoff on the hamburgers to see what was what - spares on lettuce tomatoes and pickles one spurt of mustard - never again am I spending my hard earned money on such sloppy food not made with care

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Taco Bell

2.3(26 reviews)

0.1 mi

The food itself was much tastier than some other locations I have been to. The ingredients were…read morevery fresh and they didn't lack in quantity of the components in my tacos and quesadilla. The staff weren't exceptionally friendly, but they were very efficient and polite. My family also is very picky, so we tend to customize almost everything we order from Taco Bell. To our surprise, they got everything right, which is a rarity at Taco Bell! We visited this location pretty close to when they closed and they weren't very busy so we thought the drive thru would move pretty quickly. That wasn't really the case, which is the reason for the deduction in stars. It took us maybe 20 minutes to get our food, which was long compared to some other locations, but all in all I would return.

The manager at this location is rude, antagonistic, and defensive. It's like she's trying to pick a…read morefight when no one is arguing with her or even disagreeing with what she said. On top of that, this is the single slowest taco bell I have ever been to. Drive-thru takes 10 minutes to even get to the window.

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QDOBA Mexican Eats

3.5(40 reviews)

1.6 mi

Yesterday I placed an order using my BOGO reward. Went to pick up our food and there was a written…read more"closed" sign on the door. I filled out the form online for customer service, but figured it wouldn't have to go to that extent as I can simply pick up my order the next day. I called and spoke to Mark, the store manager and he refused to make my order even after knowing their store was closed. I was offered a free bowl, nothing more. I explained that I simply want what I ordered, and was denied. This is horrible customer service and needs to be handled accordingly. Why would I settle for one bowl when there are two people to feed? That would mean I'd have to make another purchase which is unfair.

Hubby and I decided on this unusual choice for us, too late for breakfast on an early afternoon…read more Somewhat of a Subway-type choice beginning with a base menu item and then adding ingredients according to choice as the move was made down the line. I opted for a Tortilla Soup Bowl and hubby ordered the 3 Tacos. By the time we received our choices, they looked similar with the difference being the original bowl shell (my soup bowl) and his soft taco shells. My order additionally came with the soup, but as the base was brown rice and black beans, I opted for the soup in a separate soup container. Wary of the soup being too spicy for me, I received a small taster, and noted several expected spices, but not so spicy for me as to be too hot to enjoy. I must say, my bowl was piled high with chosen ingredients, including chicken (my protein choice), guacamole, corn, lettuce, etc. The ingredients were crisp and fresh. Delicious! His tacos were much the same only he opted for pork. We also shared a bottle of Spite (20 oz) priced at $3.65. My bowl choice was $10.90, and his tacos $11.40. Filling! Too much for two seniors, although very tasty. The restaurant was clean, the servers helpful, and they appeared to have lively take-out sales. Drink a bit on the pricey side, but considering the variety and portions, the prices on the meal options, reasonable.

Seating Area at Q-Doba Merrillville

A burrito bowl topped with freshly grilled adobo chicken brings the flavor!

QDOBA Mexican Eats - Grilled quesadillas are stuffed with chef-selected ingredients like grilled steak and hand-sliced,
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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.3(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came here for the third time to grab bread loaves to make sandwiches at home for movie night…read more Previously, the employees were kind and helpful. On this day however, I was charged double the price than before. The employee spoke with someone else when I raised concern and he validated that I should be charged the gluten free bread price -- although I wasn't purchasing gluten free bread. I kindly declined to make the purchase. As I was walking out the employee who was wrapping the bread raised her voice saying "I just wrapped all of these and you're not buying them!?" I was taken aback because that's actually her job regardless of what happens after she prepares the food. I definitely won't be returning and I hope the employee is given customer service training.

We stopped in on our way home for lunch after finding the location on my cell phone. The place was…read morebusy and there were numerous employees. We ordered a Giant #3, Ham Provolone with everything on it. I'm not sure what everything meant. All I found was the meat and a little cheese. It was supposed to have a special sauce on it? I thought it was dry, but there were no condiments. I missed getting the dill pickle and we ordered no drinks--just water. It took awhile to get the sub. The place was full of orders to be picked up. Charged for something we didn't notice until we got home and they'd added a tip, which I would not have offered given the food and service. For a sub we split, and a mini-pack Cookies, we paid $30.00. Won't be back.

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McDonalds

2.9(14 reviews)

0.4 mi

So I stop by here the other night, wanting the grinch meal, and was snapped at they didn't have it…read more Okkkkkk. So I pivoted and got something else. I was also picking up food for other family members. I get to the window and the guy hands me a coke and then is like why are you still here? Ummmm because you're missing 96% of the rest of my order? So I hand him my receipt, and was like this is what I need. He then hands the food, and then 5 more drinks. Which I'm blinking, because I only needed 3 others. And then he was like you took all these, I need 2 back! Sir, you're the one who handed me all this stuff, when you have my receipt in front of you. Like...get it together. I don't think I'll be going back to this location any time soon.

Came to this location only to exchange : happy meal toys that we literally just received at another…read morenearby location, because they were out of the current McDonalds miniatures. "I'm sorry, Nicole doesn't allow exchanges".... This is the first McDonalds which has refused to exchange THEIR toy, EVER. Thanks " Nicole" and the rest of your staff...

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Mission BBQ

4.4(118 reviews)

0.3 mi

It was just ok in MY opinion. The customer service was good and the place was nice and clean but…read morethe food was just eh

Good food and nice ambience. We had the meat sampler. Had to try all of the barbecue sauces they…read morehave.

Black Plate Special: Smoked Ribeye with Cornbread, Baked Beans, and Cold Slaw

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Potbelly

3.4(57 reviews)

0.3 mi

OK, I know I don't usually rate team restaurants that often. But I love potbelly. I always get the…read moresame thing so I don't even know if the other sandwiches are good but my husband said they are. I hate to say but sometimes when I go somewhere and I have something and it's just so good it's like that's what I want to keep eating. I go there specifically for a certain food. I always get the Italian and now I get it in a wrap and I ask them to put a little marinara onion and lettuce on it. I get a drink and then typically to take home. I'll get their little cookies. They're chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are amazing! They taste so good. The place is cute inside, but I truly miss when they used to have a singer with a guitar or whatever in a little corner on I believe it was Saturday night nights maybe Friday and Saturday but I remember Saturday and they would just have somebody there playing music it was really cool. But I really love the place. Their shakes are amazing! So good. And the macaroni and cheese is out of this world. I mean, there's a lot of good mac & cheese out there and there's a lot that's terrible. They are mac & cheese is cheesy and nice and creamy and the noodles don't fall apart they cooked al dente and I really like that.

My son and I stopped in for a sandwich on a quick break and the staff was great, jumping on the…read moreselections. My son ordered the big roast beef sandwich with provolone and I ordered the chicken bacon ranch wrap. My problem was that I'm not a fan of ranch dressing, but the lady made a number of suggestions and found a dressing I greatly enjoyed instead. I included everything else and the sandwich was very good. The bread was so fresh. The facility is very clean. The sandwiches were priced about what you'd expect to pay for the size and quality. My first time at Potbelly, won't be the last.

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

1.3(113 reviews)

0.7 mi

The customer service is horrible. They served me burnt chicken. I checked my order before pulling…read moreoff and the tall dark skin guy told me that I needed to move to check my order. I hope they close this location down. I will go to the Crown Point location from now on. Ruined my appetite.

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST First off the dude at drive…read morethrough was arrogant as could be then all workers making us wait over 20 minutes for the simplest of orders place is trash and needs new management

Popeyes Sides

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David R.

9 years ago

I come here often. The wait time from walking in until receiving a sub has been more than 10-15 minutes each time. Sadly each time there has been no line. I walk in and order and still have to wait over 10 minutes. Great food but this place is poorly managed. Terrible experience for customers when they have to wait this long. read more

Victor H.

5 years ago

Only eat in there 3-4 times but every time it was good and service was good. Not in the area often but would eat there

Ed S.

685

117

12 years ago

Very good spot to have a quick bite. Sandwiches are very good and filling. My son and I enjoy this place.

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