Best steak we've had in a long time. The vegetable soup was full of veggies and the bbq chicken…read moresandwich was also a 10/10. We had just happened to be in the area and driving by but we will definitely make the trip purposefully next time!

Food and Service was amazing. I've heard about this place for a few months and finally made it in…read morethere. The portions are very plentiful. I need to go back and try the Pumpkin Waffle "Seasonal" item. Brandy is an amazing waitress and acknowledged everyone as soon as they came into the place! Highly Recommend this place. Only regret: I didn't bring my phone in to take a few pictures.

I had the biscuits and gravy, they were very good, service was super fast. Great small diner viberead more

Without a doubt the best breakfast spot I have been to maybe ever! The biscuits and gravy are to…read moredie for! The owner and staff were fantastic to chat with! 10/10 recommend! I am already looking forward to my next visit!

Great experience at lakeside coffee! Staff were friendly and quick to get out the 6 (!) drinks my…read moregroup ordered. The holiday drink specials were delicious with the eggnog chai and peppermint shaken espresso being my favorites. They have parking in front, plenty of seating inside, as well as some outdoor seating when the weather is nice! Can't wait to try their food options in the future

Great cold brew and awesome buffalo chicken wrap. The cutest inside. Nice stop for sure to get some…read morework done

Had a great breakfast on Saturday morning with my wife! I enjoyed the hungry man skillet with gravy…read moreand biscuits. Both were delicious and perfectly cooked. The service and coffee were exceptional for a decent price!

Hungry and on a budget??? Head over to Sylvan Shores Diner, breakfast is my favorite with many…read moregrandmothers famous dishes. Eggs anyway you want, delicious pancakes, endless cups of coffee by an efficient wait staff, bacon, and sausage. My go to is the meat lovers skillet with a side of biscuits and gravy!! Can't wait to get back there to dive into one of those great meals. Bright blue building just south of the Sylvan lake in Rome City IN.

What a nice little loca, smalll town diner. (Big cities, take notes). Clean and cute, with decorum…read moreand merchandise for sale. I parked here for the night, and I wanted to get in the diner before they closed because I saw good reviews, so I'm mosier on in for some supper. They serve breakfast all day and night, well when they're open, but I opted for a chop steak and mashed potatoes with the side salad. The chop steak was HUGE! And the mashed potatoes? Out of a box? No sir-ee bob! REAL mashed potatoes, and according to my server, it was her "gramma's secret recipe". Boy were they good. My server was super sweet and super nice and checked on me while I was there. Everything came out hot and fast. Glad I stopped here for the night, and I'm glad I ate here. I wish I could have breakfast at this place in the morning, but I'll be gone before they even open. ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent.

Good food,reasonably priced, friendly and fun wait staff. I will definitely return when I am in the…read morearea.

Cute place. Lots of character. Great food. I had Crab Rangoon panini. Very good and unique. I Also…read morerecommend the strawberry lemonade which was full of fresh strawberries. Prices were more than fair for the quality .

The food and sandwiches are great. The banana nut muffins…read moreare fantastic. Fresh and ready to eat with a fresh cup of coffee. Thursday soup of the day is chicken and dumplings are out of this world. You have to try it.

Came from out of town for a weekend- Called- was told you…read morecould just walk in. We did but they were very busy.... I would suggest making a reservation. Wait was not long at all. They have a great menu! Something for everyone. From sandwiches to surf and turf and pasta to salads. Was told their pizza was a must try. It was very good.... Would love to go back and try an actual dinner. Salmon/ prime rib-etc Good food- A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Really good portions. More "upscale" for a small town but you will see everyone from shorts and flip flops to nicely dressed people out on a date. Will definitely be back!

The meals I've had here in the past have been okay. This time it was a disaster. The server, from…read morethe time we were seated until we left, was angry and surly. Not sure what set her off but she shouldn't have been working with customers. Two friends ordered mushroom/swiss hamburgers. Another ordered the BLT with another ordering the soup and grilled cheese. I ordered the cod sandwich with no bread. The hamburgers were good as was the BLT. The cod was like trying to chew on an old steak; dry and tough. The was a first for me on a fish product. The grilled cheese wasn't - the cheese slices were still cold with barely a char on the bread. Throughout the meal the server complained about Louie, the cook. I'm adding my complaint to hers. That was one of the worst meals I've had in a restaurant.

The food is amazing and the portion sizes are huge for the price!!! The service is amazing the…read morepeople are very friendly!

I just recently moved to Columbia City and was looking for local restaurants to try with a friend…read morefor a lunch date and we decided to try this place first. I didn't take any pictures but I'll go over the positives. The staff was super friendly, the food was quite good. I tried the bacon, turkey, and apple grilled cheese, I can't remember what sandwich my friend had. Both came with a bag of chips and she had coffee. And we enjoyed the cozy, quiet atmosphere. We also decided to take one 1 bar of fudge each. I choose a birthday cake one and she took home a peanut butter one. As for the negatives I would say this. The limited operating hours doesn't help alot of people. They are closed after 3 so dinner is out. The menu is very limited. Basically a soup and sandwiches type of place. And since it's connected to a used furniture and antique the decor and atmosphere might not be for everyone. And some might scoff at the price tag of $10 for just a sandwich and bag of chips. But all in all, I like having a quiet time with a good friend and some simple food in a cozy place. I'd like a little more food, but it's not a deal breaker. We'll be back sometime.

Five stars! I'm not sure why someone would give a locally owned COFFEE SHOP such a poor review…read morebecause they don't have much to offer to eat. The sign says "coffee shop!" Maybe next time you drive through Taco Bell and are craving coffee, you'll also give them a poor review?? Bad reviews on yelp drive business away from deserving establishments. Shame on that person who left an idiotic poor review for this wonderful business! I personally live in New York City but am originally from the Midwest and my parents have a lake house in Kendallville. I stop into Five Lakes every single day of my visits with them. I'm so delighted to have a great option for an iced coffee that isn't Starbucks or McDonalds. The service is always fast and everyone that works there are always very warm and friendly. The coffee is delicious! I'm so grateful that this place exists and I can't wait to visit when I'm in town again this summer. Thank you!

I like there coffee. The pastry is always fresh. Hot chocolate is so rich. Staff is always…read morefriendly