Decent place, great food! You pay for the price of a fast food but get the food and services like a elegant restaurant. The owner is very nice and interesting. read more

So this place is the best. Let's start by talking about the staff -- they're all amazing. Everyone is friendly, inviting, and helpful. Let's talk about the food -- fantastic. As our waitress told us "I just eat pancakes elsewhere and they don't taste as good." Well, she's right. These pancakes are close to the Platonic ideal pancakes. The biscuits and gravy is good. The eggs are good. The soda selection is surprisingly good. Everything is good. Go here. read more

Hidden gem, check. Off the beaten path, check. Easily overlooked, check. Hard to find, check. But enough of the cliches, let's get down to why you'll really want to Google Map this neat little diner tucked next to the Great Lakes Industrial Center plant gate. When I dine out, three points are very important to me, Tasty food, restaurant cleanliness and overall attitude. The Great Lakes Cafe hits the mark on all three - the owner and her family show great pride in this very clean restaurant that will make your mouth pretty darned happy! Coffee in mugs, lots of good honest food, friendly people, it's a little step back in time to a calmer, quieter era when life was simpler and folks were kinder. When my wife and I stop by, we know we'll have a good breakfast that gives us a great start to our day. And that's what we like about this family run restaurant - clean and easy, no rushing, no corporate "paper wrapped food" dumped on your tray. And even though we've yet to have lunch, I have no doubt that the food will be just as good. This is the way breakfast (and lunch) should be - a little main street cafe that truly is an easily overlooked, hard to find, off the beaten path hidden gem, Do yourself a favor and put Google to work, you won't be sorry! read more

Don't be discouraged by the route to here...keep going it's worth it!! Awesome pit stop to eat. Great good fast and the staff are unbelievably awesome!! So friendly! Definitely worth stopping to check out! read more

Found a new breakfast spot. Very friendly people and great service. The food is really good.

Very cute place great food friendly staff great owners always treat you like family I definitely suggest you try it if you're in the area you won't be disappointed read more

I was in Gary for the day with my girlfriend and saw the great reviews so we checked it out for ourselves for lunch. All of the food was excellent and the owner was very friendly. Cindy you are awesome! Keep up the great work! Don't let the tricky location steer you away, this place is well worth scoping out if you're passing through. read more

A great breakfast spot! A little off the beaten path but follow the signs - it's worth it. Good-sized portions, very tasty food, cute diner decor and super friendly service all around!! read more

What an awesome find. It's hidden by USSteel, so you won't find yourself driving by it accidentally. It's a great little diner with an eclectic vibe. The fare is what you'd imagine (breakfast and lunch sandwiches), but the staff really make it. Our waitress didn't recognize me as a regular, so she went out of her way to make me feel welcome. The lady that cashed us out also recognized that I was a new customer and also made me feel welcome. The food was good, the atmosphere is cool, but the staff makes it. read more

Great spot for breakfast/lunch while driving through on a road trip. Worth the stop, unique place with history and great food.

What a great little out of the way spot! Super friendly staff, fast service and delicious food!

This place is amazing. I'm from Nevada found this place on yelp. The food was great and the staff was incredibly fantastic! I would highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

An off-the-beaten-path family-run diner with friendly service and delicious greasy spoon offerings. The omelettes are more than generous in their portions and delicious to boot. Treat yourself to a pumpkin roll for a fresh and unique dessert. read more

Amazing friendly atmosphere and interiors. Everyone is very friendly and the portions are plenty and inexpensive. Everything was delicious! If you are driving through you must stop in! read more

This place got such good reviews that's I decided to give it a try BIG MISTAKE... my son and I are violently sick vomiting and diarrhea. We are on vacation visiting family and are losing a day of possible fun laid up sick. I guess if you're not from the area you shouldn't eat here. The service was good and the people were nice. The food ok, nothing special about it. read more

This is the cutest restaurant I've ever been to. The staff serves high quality customer service and not only that but they make you feel part of their little family. Tasty food made with love. My favorite food are the biscuit and gravy. Just like my hometown in Georgia. read more

My first time eating here was a great experience. I can't believe I have never given this place a try and I live in the area. The food was good and the staff is extremely nice and attentive. read more

Great food and large portions - restaurant cute and clean. The staff/owners were friendly and attentive. Really glad we stopped by!

This hidden gem always delivers! Besides the owners, who I must say are the kindest individuals and always smiling, the food is AMAZING!!! Anything from breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and lunch dishes will exceed your expectations and have you coming back for more! I am very picky about eating out for breakfast, but without doubt, this is one place that I would love to cater me breakfast every day (egg croissant sandwich is too good to be true :). I personally have a difficult time choosing my favorite dish as they are all very delicious, but my mom is a huge fan of their Gyros, among others. Perfect! Perfect! Can't wait to go back! read more

Stopped in on the way out of Chicago based on other Yelpers' reviews. Cute diner, with a large breakfast and lunch selection. Had the western omelette with potatoes and toast, very good. Great service from Kirsten, and everyone was really friendly. read more

Great Lakes Cafe is one of the greatest!!! The soup is fabulous. The owner is one of the nicest guys in the world! Huge hearts and great food. What more can you ask for?! Will recommend this restaurant to everyone I know! Thanks for the worlds greatest soup!!! read more

Best hidden gem in gary. Always good, friendly and reliable. Really fast and great quality.