The Baked Bean is a fun cafe and dispensary to visit. My husband and I went there to get a drink…read more We had a strawberry refresher and a strawberry banana smoothie. The ingredients were fresh and they tasted great. The staff was nice and friendly. There was a lot to see and take pictures of at the Baked Bean. For great drinks, I highly the Baked Bean.

I really enjoyed the customer service at this establishment. I was greeted as I came in followed by…read moremannerisms that made me feel welcome. The drinks were also cool and refreshing especially on a hot day, perfect place to grab a drink during downtown events. 10 out of 10 for me.

We, too, stopped here on a road trip and were charmed by the cozy couches, the welcoming atmosphere…read more(there must have been two dozen older women in various chatting groups at the cafe; and mittens knitted by a local artisan for sale!), the appealing smell (they sell cinnamon rolls), and a decent cup of dark roast coffee. Very different from a standard chain coffee shop you might find closer to the interstate.

Stopped here on a road trip and it was a cute lil place! Very spacious and would be good for…read moreworking remotely or spending time with friends alike. I had an herbal tea and it was delicious. I also had avocado toast with bacon. Good, but the bacon was very salty and the saltiness overpowered it a bit.

It was time for the Holiday Stroll. The front of the store and large windows were decorated with…read moregreat items for Christmas. I bought several stocking stuffers. There was a baby section. In the back they are tables as they serve coffees, teas, and some sweet treats. The staff were very welcoming and kind. They offered recommendations for dinner.

This is a great spot for coffee and a sweet treat plus some really cute shopping. The woman helping…read moreus was extremely patient and helpful with my four kids, getting us coloring books and books to read while we waited. Thanks for a great experience!

I don't have many expectations when it comes to gas stations and their connivence stores and…read morerestrooms. This location failed most of them. What drew me here was the fact gas was a full $.15 cents cheaper than the Family Express just off I65 at the expressway exit. Good gas prices are very important and this was the cheapest station between my home in Chicago and my destination in Lafayette, Indiana. Thank goodness for the mobile app Gas Buddy. The gas process went great. My pump worked well from the card reader to the flow out of the nozzle and the cleanliness of the pump and surrounding area. I was on my way to an impressive visit. Then I went inside. There is just one restroom for one person. Seems odd to not have at least two singles. There was a line of three people I waited in for my bathroom turn. Each person who came out either looked in distress or mentioned "It's bad in there". Well this was the filthiest restroom I've found in all of Indiana so far. The toilet seat had multiple things smeared on on the side of the toilet and on top of the seat, the water in the sink was freezing, and there was only a blower, no paper towels. So after washing and drying your hands you're forced to touch the super nasty door handle to get out making the act of washing your hands just useless. When I went directly to the clerk on duty to notify her of what was going on she replied "Yeah, I know". Really? Even as the only employee she could have locked the store and posted a sign "Back in less than two minutes" or something. I've worked many food and retail businesses and one restroom like that takes a minute to clean and sanitize. 60 or 120 seconds lasts a while if you really time it out. And knowing about the filth, being rude about it, and taking no action on it is just awful. The store portion of the station seems set up quite well. Full selection of drinks with soda, freezes, and coffees in great quantity. The donuts I picked up ended up being very stale and it was just after 11am. So while most things seemed clean and organized the restroom condition and attitude of the employee made this a rather unhappy experience.

What a great place. Very nice outdoor seating. Excellent selection on menu. Burgers are thick and…read morejuicy. Onion rings are very good. Fish sandwich also very good. And great service.

Smoked kielbasa as an appetizer on the menu? Heck yeah, I'm here for it. And you know what? The…read moresmoked kielbasa was even better than I was hoping it would be. It came with three different sauces: beer-infused mustard, tangy barbecue and creamy horseradish. I could have just sat here and ate charred pork and drank beer and I would have been happy. We also got a Caesar salad, which was OK but would have been a bit better if it came dressed -- the dressing came on the side. The wedge salad was good but was less of a wedge and more of a regular salad. Fenwick Farms has a kids menu, which features things like cheeseburgers, buttered noodles, chicken strips and other kid-friendly foods. Each kids meal comes with a side and a dessert (ice cream sundae), although we didn't get our ice cream, but it was fine because my kids didn't need anymore sugar that day. Speaking of kids: They have free arcade games to play! My kids played Pac-Man and NBA Jam while we waited for our food. The Fenwick Farms Brewing Co. beer is made right here at the brewery, and this is the first and only craft brewery in Rensselaer. They have 30 different beers on tap (most their own, some guest beers), and they offer flights. Indiana knows how to do craft beer, and FFBC is another great example of great beer.

I recently stopped here to grab some gas since I was in the area. This gas station had very…read morefriendly staff even though it took 5 minutes for someone to show up to the front counter. Maybe it was smoke break but store here is fairly sized and has modest restrooms. Great selection of drinks and Munchies as well. Free prices on gas as well. I do like that it's conveniently located right by the highway.

I do like the new cappuccino machine.read more

I can't believe after all these years that I'm back, and I had the same experience (not on the…read moreGreyhound, though). Clean restaurant, friendly employees, and decent food. The drink machine wasn't working, so you have to ask for them at the counter.

Went in for a Value meal $5: chicken sandwich, nuggets, fries and drink. The drinks were not…read moreavailable on the kiosk. Had to stand at counter a few minutes to ask a person. The system was down for all drinks other than milk, coffee and Fanta icee. We ordered at the counter and substituted a Fanta but then that brought it up to almost $7. Not a value meal. We left.

For a Mar athon station I would expect a little higher quality, but they have put some of their…read moreprofit back into the store. Last year they reworked the food area and washrooms, but the location overall needs a face lift. I run up and down I-65, Chicago to Lafayette, at least once a month and the single reason I stop here is their selection of refrigerated beverages. I especially like "Peace Tea" and this is hard to fine. They carry it, so I stop.

I stopped at this Marathon expecting a quick fill-up, but it ended up being a frustrating…read moreexperience. The station itself was clean and looked well maintained, so I didn't expect to run into any issues. Unfortunately, the pump wouldn't accept tap-to-pay, and when I tried using my physical card, the chip reader wasn't working either. After trying multiple times, we had no choice but to leave and get gas somewhere else. It ended up being a waste of time when we were just trying to make a quick stop. Hopefully the payment system gets fixed soon because the station itself seemed nice, but working pumps are the most important part of a gas station.

Stopped by the Northside Bar & Grill in Rensselaer, Indiana yesterday ....Got the Tuesday…read moreTenderloin Special - 1/2 of the regular sized sandwich , tots and a can of pop for $10 .. Damn tasty breading with juicy pork inside...I'd definitely go back and you should stop by and judge for yourself.

If you ever find yourself within a 50‑mile radius of Rensselaer, IN, hit the brakes and get…read moreyourself to Northside Bar and Grill. Trust me -- their "Hammered Hog" pork tenderloin is about to become the stuff of legend. I'm from Bloomington, IL -- land of tenderloins so big they barely fit on the plate (looking at you, Schooners). So when I say this one is worth crossing state lines for, I mean it. The "Hammered Hog" is pounded flatter than my wallet on payday, seasoned like grandma's Sunday dinner, and so tender it could make you question your loyalty to your hometown tenderloin. It's a hidden gem -- or maybe a hidden hog? Either way, pull over, grab a seat, and get ready to loosen your belt. You'll thank me later. Kudos to Amber F. with the welcoming service and recommendations!