I have visited this Iron Skillet a few times. With each visit, I hone my seat selection. I almost…read morelucked out today when Lawrence saw me sitting patiently and came over with a menu. Unfortunately, a waitress who had previously waited on me scooped in. So why the two stars? The aforementioned, unnamed waitress walks past paper litter on the floor, fails to clean food scraps from the floor, leaves used plates and utensils on tables. But always grabs the tips! A previous visit produced dirty utensils on my table, before I had even ordered. I brought it to the attention of my waitress and she quickly replaced them. So far, not one of my visits has yielded clean utensils. I *always* have to wipe the dishwasher film off of each knife, fork and spoon. Today, at the salad bar, there were 4 dirty plates off to the side, and the first one I grabbed from the clean plate stack joined the other 4. Finally, the floor was sticky. Like, you could hear your shoes as you lifted them for each step. Today, I bought the dinner buffet. The lettuce leaves were huge, cole slaw and potato salad had tongs for service. The hot side of the buffet is ok, just ok. The salad side is nothing-to-write-home-about. The bright spot today was watching Lawrence taking care of his diners. His professionalism shined through, and when he wasn't busy waiting on tables, he cleaned the floors in his area and tended to his tables, preparing them for his next dining customers. You can bet that I will sit in his area the next chance I get. I wish the salad bar was as good here as the Country Pride restaurant in the Travel Centers of America at exit 22 along I-94 in Porter, IN. Their salad bar is something to look forward to.

Overall, it was an acceptable experience. We arrived for a late lunch, and the establishment was…read morequiet, with only one gentleman awaiting a take-out order. We followed the instruction to seat ourselves. There was a brief wait before we were attended to, and a slightly longer delay before our presence was acknowledged. The initial service was a little slow, but it improved considerably after we placed our order. Our food was served quite promptly. I selected the fried shrimp and fish, both of which were enjoyable. However, I found the coleslaw to be not to my liking. The roll was rather small and did not seem fresh. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the coffee, which tasted fresh and had a pleasant, smooth flavor. We were not offered dessert. A busser later cleared our plates and provided us with a take-out container.

I felt like I was in an authentic European restaurant, in Serbia to be exact. Like a mirage, this…read morecolorful trailer beckons hungry"Over the road" (OTR) semi truck drivers as well as locals to experience this truly original gastronomic treasure. It's quaint, it's charming and speaks to old world sentiments that makes travelers long for home. So many different languages can be heard here Romanian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic and of course, so many Serbian speakers. There's maybe four (4) tables for two and that's it. In summer, you can eat outside on the picnic table. Really, the atmosphere is that of Europe and the food is home cooked exceptionalism. The food is tasty and oh so wonderful! It's freshly prepared and made to perfection. Some of the best food is served in simple places just like at Balkan Grill. Experience what others already know. This place is the bomb! Long live the Serbians!

all I can say is ooh wow when i say the food is delicious i mean every bit everything is so fresh…read moreand authentic

yes Gary is a little rougher than when i was a kid and spent the summers at my Grandparents house…read moreon Jackson street. yes i always have a pistol on me when i go for take out. yes i always bring home at least 2 dozen chili dogs, because if i didn't, i would not have any from all the people that flock to me when they hear i have some dogs in my possession. they must put crack in them. i think the sign says since 1959. their chili dogs are LEGENDARY. get them "standard" with mustard, and onion. im not sure what is in the chili, or how they make it, but it is the best chili dog you will find ANYWHERE. anywhere. i have been eating here for 32 years? food has not changed. they did have a shop in crown point but it has since closed, even though it always seemed busy. they have been offered tons of money for the chili recipe, trust me i offered too. chili dogs, chili cheeseburgers, ham and cheese. sit and have a pair of chili dogs while you wait for your take out order, get some fries, you will not be disappointed.

The food has always been good here I normally get the chili cheese dogs and chili cheese fries…read more Servers are solid and helpful.

The chicken is really good here! Service is good. Owner is kind. The cheeseburger wrap was ok. I'd…read moredef recommend the wings tho!

The OWNER (Mr King) is the rudest most disrespectful and unprofessional dolt I've ever met. I…read morewitnessed this man THROW items at a customer because of HIS error. Quite naturally I didn't order food after witnessing such an ordeal. Someone is going to humble him if he's not careful.

Best Buffet we have been to in quite a while. Food was very good, fresh, and staff was friendly…read more Happy we went!

Love every thing. Clean fun variety of foods. Always good. Steak is awesome . Ice tea is…read moreperfect

I know I've passed this place at least 3000 times in my life and never had eaten there before…read more Decided to meet an old classmate for breakfast and the initial spot that we chose was not available; so my buddy suggested that we check out Charlie's Coney Island. Great idea; the breakfast was Delicious. Our server was a beautiful, pleasant and friendly young lady named Bre. I had a coffee, the vegetable omelette with hash browns & onions along with a side of wheat toast. My friend had coffee, a bacon omelette, hash browns and two pancakes. Both meals were delicious, hot and very filling. We ate inside at the counter. The place was pretty busy and the phone was ringing often with people calling in their orders. The place is small but neat and comfortable. I'm giving the overall experience Five Stars and suggest that you never judge a book by its cover.

Good food for a great price . Service was great it takes a…read morewhile to get the food but we didn't mind because they make everything fresh!!!

I had a pleasant experience for my first time. The service…read morewas good, the environment felt welcoming, and the place was clean. I came with my Grandfather, who got the Breakfast Plate and I got Chicken & Waffles. We both enjoyed our food. It was prepared hot & cooked just right. The toast wasn't too hard for him or too soft, his eggs were scrambled well (not too dry), and the sausage wasn't burnt. My chicken was perfectly crispy and flavorful--and the waffle hit the spot! I forgot, I also had the mango and pineapple smoothie; tasty and blended well. And, gramps had endless coffee (lol)! Our waitress made sure to check up on us in timely manner (not too often and not too little) and she was very well mannered. I'm glad Gary has spots like this. It needs more! Oh--and, the music choice was good as well! Keep up the good work!

Located just a mile north of I 80, this breakfast lunch and dinner restaurant of comfort food is a…read moreplace to stop when you've got a little time to spare. The restaurant presents itself as very well maintained, with a neat exterior and interior. Dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant and on the street make for easy access. This family run restaurant is very much kickback and relaxing environment while you have some coffee. The one thing I must emphasize here is that you must not be in any hurry! Once you get past any time constraints, the food will be worth the wait. We came in and it was a solid 30 minutes before food came to the table, but in the meantime, we were provided beverages and had some time do little people watching and catch up with one another. I ordered the breakfast scramble. I have to say that the scrambled eggs that came along with this were by far the best I've ever had in my entire life! I definitely think there was a little butter in there and they were super fluffy and light. Waffles, fried chicken, eggs, sandwiches of all sorts, all cooked to order fresh. The staff was very friendly and helpful, although there was a little follow up required from time to time. I would love to come back here in the evening and try some of the menu that was offered for dinner because it just looked fantastic. Meal prices were offered in a range of how big you wanted to go! You could definitely get by with a right size portion meal for a reasonable price. Overall, a pleasant experience, but cannot emphasize : Do not plan to get in and out of here very quickly, especially during peak hours!! This location does not take reservations, but they do offer a full bar, which could make you overlook some other things. Check out J's when you're in the Gary Indiana area. Afterward, drive four minutes and see the childhood home of the Jackson 5.