Nice place inside, clean and fresh, outdoor patios seating too, staff is nice and friendly and…read moreservice is quality and quick. I had the baked french onion soup that was tasty with plenty of cheese, gator bites were fried well and juice with a good sweet/spicy sauce, Pot stickers were crispy with a soy type sauce. Menu is 1 page, but has plenty of choices, should be able to find something for everyone. Will be trying the wings next and then burgers. Can't get myself to try the caramelized frog legs, but a guy sitting at the bar loved them. New favorite restaurant for the area.

I found this little spot on my travels and it was absolutely a great find! I happen to be lucky…read moreenough to be there on their bluegill special night so I indulged maybe even a little too much on some pan seared bluegill. The atmosphere was very welcoming most of the people there were locals who treated me like one of their own. I look forward to frequently stopping by any time I'm in the area.

The old school dive the hubs and I love ! It's inexpensive, every knows everyone, and cash only …read more They do have an atm on site . We LOVE the staff and the fellow community patrons for sure !

Best dive bar in the region…read more Old school, excellent owner, career alcoholic bar. No food. Bottle beer. Inexpensive and accommodating.

Fun place!! Everyone was very friendly including the owner Candy, bartender Brittany and Josh. My…read morehusband and I had a great time here.

Best Steak Sandwich In Northwest Indiana. Try it You will like Medium Rare!…read moreWill not disappoint.

Great pizza. Thx Marie, for the delivery. It was a great day on Cedar Lake! I'm looking forward to…read morethe next trip. The pipe " tour. I will pick up pizza from the Hill any time! Great pizza' Ty

Wolf's Kitchen began cooking here tonight, and if you are in Cedar Lake it is worth a visit to have…read moreChef Andy's food. Tonight's special was cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped bratwurst. So GOOD! Friends ordered burgers & were just as happy with their choice. Tomorrow is Taco Tuesday, but I am heading back Saturday for the brisket mac & cheese! I have had brisket in some fancy (& not so) BBQ places - Smoque in Chicago, Hogly Wogly in CA - and can tell you Andy's brisket is The Best. Ever! Don't go to Hill Tavern for the atmosphere. Dive Bar describes it best. But clean (save for the smoke I took home in my clothes & hair) with friendly staff, you won't mind the decor once you start sampling Wolf's Kitchen's menu.

"A perfect pit stop for pizza, pours, and ridiculous good times"…read more If you're the kind of person who likes pizza so big it threatens to spill over your lap, beer cold enough to make a snowman jealous, and a bar atmosphere that's "rustic chic" -- otherwise known as "dive-bar with a soul" -- then Swells is your joint. Walk in and you're instantly hit with: a dozen TVs showing whatever game, a neon sign letting you know you're not in Kansas (or Chicago), and the unmistakable aroma of something cheesy, savory, and probably sinful. I went for the Detroit-style pizza and wasn't disappointed -- each square slice was like a little piece of heaven on a cardboard platform. The bartenders? Friendly as a farm dog when you show up with the cooler tucked in back of your pickup. Drinks flow quick, conversations are easy, and before you know it you've swapped a few tall tales with locals who've probably been coming in since the 80s (and loving the same 80s-era jukebox hits). The vibe's cozy, no pretense -- just good grub + good company. Yes, the parking lot's about as roomy as a Lincoln continental in a compact-car slot, but that's half the charm -- if everyone else's SUVs are packed in tight, it must mean you found the right place. Bottom line: if you're cruising US-12, or in the mood for cheap drinks, honest food, and a laugh or two -- Swells is the kind of place where you leave with a full belly, a warm buzz, and a grin. I'll definitely be back (and likely announcing it loud enough for the bartender to overhear it over the next game).

Joined friends for dinner and we all ordered our own pizzas. My husband and I ordered the deep…read moredish. Our friend's pizzas came out and ours didn't because it takes longer. They were all done eating and we still didn't have ours. We asked 3 different times when our pizza would be out. Finally the third time they told us they had given our pizza to someone else on a to go order. We had to stop and get fast food on our way home. Such a big disappointment!

No food , just beer and the guy serving never let my beer run dry service was outstanding…read more Ambiance was dates but we loved it. True dive bars are far and few between. Don't let the appearance scare you . It's out of the 50's but truth be told it's a nice place.

Absolutely love this bar - full of history and great people. We stop here regularly and we're…read morenever disappointed! If we're lucky we get there on a euchre or a pot luck night - or even when an occasional musician is performing. Bob is the best and he will take care of you!

Awesome local dive bar with history. The owner loves squirrels and the 3 Stooges. He works there…read moreduring the day and his son takes over at night. No food other then snacks however there is a Subway Sandwich store next door plus they allow you to have food delivered there.

My friend was looking everywhere for a "Chicago Handshake" which apparently is not a sex thing. We…read moreended up looking on yelp for the best place to find one and Squirrel Cage was it! Staff was friendly, and it just happened to be Tuesday trivia night! We had a great time at this dive bar and would recommend! Just make sure to bring cash as they do not accept cards!

Has Good Drinks Amazing Food And Staff and Fun Dart Games And Pool…read moreTables.....................................

A place where everyone is welcome. Yes it is a dive bar and…read moreno it's not a place to get a tapas. It's a place to drink beers, double shots, be loud, laugh and make friends. Only the realest of the real go here. Love the Silver Bullet! Hope it comes back soon!

Had cheap drinks at this bar in Elgin. It seems like a good place to watch games. The Dive Bar…read morecertainly has an appropriate name. Actually it's better than it sounds because it's clean. There's fun things including a pool table. Even with the name of it we still think it's a pretty cool bar. It's one of the few not fancy looking places in this part of the city. There's a few parts of it with their own atmosphere and gatherings. Basically it has a couple entrances. One is where they have the pool table. It's about $5 to get a basic cocktail. We got something with whiskey. Main bar area is in the middle. The other entrance goes to another seating area full of tables. Here is where to go if not sitting at the bar. They sometimes have events such as live music. Good bar that's better than many think it would be. It's located on Highland at Grove. They're open late including both weekdays and weekends.

Great local bar, fantastic pricing. As of NYE 2025 they're been open three days. Locally owned…read more Cash only for now

Tried to give this place a couple chances because I LOVE Jimmy John's but they are always messing…read moreup the order. Things get left out of order or even added (with charge of course) Last time I went they even repeated my order back to me and it was still wrong when I paid at the window. The pickles always taste slightly like chemicals & I've tried them on two separate occasions just to be sure. So weird...I truly don't even know how they create that flavor. My advice: don't get the pickles & double check your order before leaving.

Online orders at the Lowell location is a joke. Sandwiches are good but do not order it on line.read more