I can't wait to go back! I need to try every menu item and every cocktail they offer (not all at…read moreonce) because it's so creative and fun and I love the rotating menu! I love coffee and can appreciate the cafe attached which also makes a huge difference in their coffee based beverages. Our server made excellent recommendations and the food came out hot. My only critique is specific to the avocado toast, there was a missed opportunity to really elevate this with texture and different flavor profiles because it seemed one dimensional and at more than $10 I felt it should taste and look like something I can't make at home. Otherwise I'm looking forward to trying more items!

The server was great, but the FOOD?!? The bathroom has more flavor than the food…read more The host/hostess station is an ugly desk. Obviously the owner doesn't care about this place because walking in, you can see the effort isnt there anymore.

Birdie's is a beautiful restaurant with beautiful food. It's just that I've been there several…read moretimes and it doesn't taste that great. Nothing tastes homemade. Everything tastes like frozen food that had been thawed out. I ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich. The French toast was rubbery, like it had been microwaved and the ham tasted like cheap lunchmeat. The cheese was not warm or melted, which means they didn't put it on the grill to warm it. My friend ordered a Rueban and the cheese was barely melted and the bread hardly grilled. We also ordered their monkey bread which again tasted microwaved and like cheap canned cinnamon rolls, turned into monkey bread. It was hard and dry on the outside and not really done in the middle. Sadly, I think they just use cheap ingredients and maybe the kitchen is inexperienced. Our waitress was kind and helpful. She asked how they could've done better and I told her. For the prices, I expect higher quality. I love the ambience and the coffee was good, but I probably won't be going back because the most important part just isn't there, great food.

I recently went to birdies and I was blown away how they made it cozy and nice inside. I had their…read moreFrench toast and it was delightful and huge portions. I loved the banana foster added to it and the bacon was perfect. I'll have to add it to my to go places for mornings. I'll have to try lunch next I'm sure it won't disappoint.

I came here all throughout college and am still coming here, 2 years later. Every time I visit home…read moreI am here repeatedly. Owned by such a sweet and passionate family, they are attentive and have deep ties with the community. They also have an amazing drink brand of which I LOVE that they sell in store and I believe Meijers. The drinks are always amazing and the food is even better. There's not a single thing off this menu that has not been amazi

We ordered several items off the menu and each one was so flavorful. The employees were very nice…read moreand helpful. There was a large indoor and outdoor seating area, very clean. The prices were a little high however it's definitely worth it for a fresh lunch.

Nice, very nice! The place was very nice; the waitress was…read morevery kind and attentive! Eddie

Less than average…read more -veggies are crunchy water, not fresh cut -powdered gravy no seasoning -old grody menus that are in disrepair, and dirty -dust everywhere -dirty walls -the restaurant's limited opening hours should reflect in appearance, cleanliness, and freshly prepped food

The Valparaiso location does not disappoint! Food and service is always spot on! Ambiance is ultra…read moreclean and inviting. Prices are competitive for the area. I always return regularly Thx Le Peep!!

Love the breakfast here. They have a mini Denver omelet which is great if you don't want a huge…read moreone. I get it and some hash browns. The food is always good, as is the service.

Great service, all the staff was very pleasant! The food was great! I wish I would have known how…read moreGOOD the breakfast potatoes were before, I would have literally ordered an entire plate! Would recommend!

Last trip was awful. My gluten free wrap was hard and old. The side of cheap lay's and a handful of…read morefruit definitely didn't warrant $20.

Went to Helen's for breakfast and was very pleased! The waitress was very nice and attentive. The…read morefood came out hot and quickly and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. I will be back!

Helen's is such an underrated place in Valparaiso. I forgot how much we liked it the first time,…read morebut now going back I will not forget again. Great prices, big portions, good quality.

Food was ok, nothing special but not bad. Service was good…read more Ambiance was cramped and loud. It was ok but there are better options in the area

Phil-Bs is a Valpo staple. Nice home feeling place that is ran effectively and efficiently. Been…read morehere many times and have never left disappointed. It's not just breakfast food either, they have a large menu and the lunch is good as well!

Jumped online and looked for some reviews of local restaurants in Chesterton, Indiana, a little…read moretown adjacent to Indiana dunes national Park. Found a couple promising choices and we settled on northside diner. And it was a great choice. Inside it has that quirky retro 50s, nostalgic feel. Memorabilia and art around the small building. Standout performances by the service staff. As it should have been, it was extremely busy on a Saturday morning. There also happened to be a festival in town. Which may have even subtracted from the amount of people waiting to get a booth, as there were some food trucks and other activities going on. But that being said, we sat at the little counter and ordered your basic breakfast with eggs and bacon and toast plus some biscuits and gravy and I was pleased that I didn't order the full-size biscuits and gravy because the half size was as big as a normal size at other restaurants. Gravy was full flavor, not gritty at all, and there was more than adequate amounts of sausage. Sometimes you have to play hunt the sausage, which is just a scary statement. I had ordered an extra well-done sausage patty just in case I needed to cut up more and had it. But I would've been OK without. Happy with our choices plus a tremendous value. Highly recommend anyone coming into the Indiana dunes area looking for a great breakfast value I believe the place closes at 1 o'clock, so keep that in mind. Now we were there on a Saturday so please check hours. Enjoy.

We were headed home after a 3-week road trip and needed one last place for breakfast. What a…read morefabulous find!! Cute little diner, with great food and such nice, pleasant people!! It was busy, so we sat at the counter, and "Ti" (not sure how she spelled it) and her assistant Haley gave us excellent service, and then Ti's Mom came out and talked with us. What a friendly, positive place for good food! Highly recommend!

My absolute favorite place in Valparaiso!! Pastries and…read moreamazing coffee for days!!! Also my favorite people in the world like Rachel that me want to visit and say hi!!! Don't go here, RUN here and you'll understand why. Bravo BlackBird Bravoooo

I love coming here. They have some really good sandwiches and coffee. I like getting the chicken…read morepesto panini, turkey avocado, and the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Make sure you check out tge desserts in the case. They have really good brownies and fruit pies tgat you can get by the slice. I like coming here to grab lunch and work.