Great atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food. The curly fries are especially amazing, maybe the best I've ever had. My brother-in-law ordered the "Bubba Burger" -- one pound of burger -- with bacon and egg on top. It was....scary, as big as his head. And delicious, from what he said. But it took two days for him to want to eat again. :-) read more

Yes, in Indiana, people can still smoke in certain restaurants. I'm not a fan of this, but that's why I'm pointing this out. In case you were wondering, both this place and Peggy Sue's in Chesterton have smoking "areas", however, since it's not sectioned off, that pretty much makes the entire restaurant a smoking area. We have eaten breakfast at Round the Clock and Third Coast in Chesterton, but we wanted to be able to walk to a place one morning, so we called Northside and found out there is no smoking on Sunday. The place has a cool mural on the side, and the inside has memorabilia featuring photos of old movie and rock stars. The tables and chairs are 50's diner-style, and it's really clean. The breakfast fare is mostly typical eggs, bacon, hash browns and lots of gravy. They make these things called nests which usually involve hash browns, eggs, meat and gravy (a combo I don't require, but for those of you who do...). They have omelettes, including the veggie omelette, and they have "country-fried" steak (WITH GRAVY!), and the pancakes here are huge, but I would prefer maple syrup instead of imitation maple corn syrup (the syrup was really corny). With a 20% tip, we were able to enjoy HUGE breakfasts for $30 for 4 of us. I thought it was very fair pricing. The coffee was fine diner coffee, and it was served in tea cups, and was refilled for me like 5 times. It's cool, but you know, they could probably save some time with some bigger cups. I'm of the opinion that it's hard to screw up breakfast, but Northside is better than average. Get some maple syrup, and it would be a 5-star place for sure. Limited seating, booths and tables, and they have a 4 or 5-seat counter to sit at. read more

We stopped here one morning on our way to Detroit. We were looking for a small town diner and totally fit the bill. It doesn't look like much from the street, but as soon as you pull into the parking lot, you're greeted with a huge colorful mural. The food was delicious and the service was great. It had a sort of retro vibe going on with the decor. There was counter seating plus booths and tables. We would definitely return if we're in the area again. read more

Northside Diner - Diners Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

We stopped here with our friends and their kids on our way to New Buffalo per some great Yelp reviews! Holla Yelpersss!!! We pulled up to the place around 8:45 AM and it was pretty much exactly what I was expecting, a small little quirky looking place RIGHT next to a train track. I mean, I loved it before we even walked in! When we walked in, we were brought over to a table that still needed to be wiped down a bit, but whatever, at least the four of us could get our FOUR kids situated in this tiny space! The waitress was pretty quick to come take our orders but then the food came out in a very unconventional way for a diner, it came out as it was ready. So, for example, I had my food sitting in front of me for a good 3 minutes before the next person got theirs and it, for the most part was coming out one plate at a time! Which I found extremely awkward since I don't like to start eating until everyone at the table is served. So that was a major downfall but since the food was THAT good, they still scored 4 stars!! Around the table we had a corned beef hash skillet-type plate, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwich with steak (I think?), pancakes and I had the breakfast BLT which was a normal BLT, mayo and all, but with a fried egg on top. OMG...can you say AMAZINGGGG?!?! It was fantastic...I don't know why they don't have that on the menu everywhere! It was everything you could want in a breakfast sandwich, oh, and it came with tater tots! Holy shitballs were those things fried perfectly! I also tried some of the biscuits and gravy which were just, okay, they needed more sausage in the gravy for my taste. But those pancakes...man...those pancakes...they were ridiculously good! I ended up eating like HALF...after I ate my sandwich. Can you say Fatty McFat Fat?! But they were too good to pass up! Overall, I would DEFFF go back here on my way up to my beloved New Buffalo! The food service needs to be more normal but you really can't get past how delicious the food is that you almost forget how you got it in front of you. So...basically...you should effing try it. Mmmkk?! read more

Here's the really good news...they are now a smoke-free restaurant! I agree with the other reviews...great food, great prices, friendly service, and interesting retro diner decor. I hesitated to stop in because of the smoking issue, but when I passed by, I saw the sign saying they went smoke free on May 1. There was a decent-sized crowd of cheerful regulars this morning...nobody seemed to mind skipping the cigarettes, and I really enjoyed my breakfast. This is the kind of place that makes small-town restaurants a real treat for everybody, especially city people and suburbanites like me. read more

Small town diner - always hits the spot! Pros: enormous portions - easy to split. Convenient parking. Coffee is always full. Cheap! Cons: Smoke - It really can be overwhelming at some times of the day. read more

This is a cute little place to stop in for breakfast. We came around 10am on a Sunday morning and luckily had no wait. However the line began to grow after we sat down. There doesn't seem to be much of a place to wait so you might feel a little cramped while waiting for your table. I thought the food was standard, but delicious, breakfast fare. My fiance (who hates eggs) appreciated all the egg-free options he had. This might be our new breakfast spot! read more

Been going here since it opened, the meat is sinfully delicious, slaw is great, sauces awesome, service is excellent, and the owner is a great guy! Only reason it got 4 instead of 5 is, (in my opinion), the fries are always way too done, and the table clothes are a bit sticky. (It's only fair to note my dad, and husband seem to like the fries! So as that goes, we will raise it to 4 1/2!) read more

Northside Diner - Beef Brisket!!! Unbelievably good!!! - Diners Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

Nice people, cozy place, delicious breakfast. Highly recommended. read more

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My favorite place for breakfast in town. The food is always great, service is fast and friendly and I enjoy looking at all the old memorabilia on the walls. I really appreciate the hot coffee and food today after it took me a little while to get there for my pickup. I always recommend Northside to people visiting or looking for good breakfast. You guys are the best! Stacked chicks all the way! read more

Delicious!!! The service was excellent and very fast - you could tell be the people waiting that this was a popular place! We had eggs Benedict, the Stacked Chicks, Belgian Waffles and Biscuits and Gravy. It was obvious most everything was made from scratch and the portions sizes were generous. My husband and I were both unable to eat all of our food and we split other food among our 4 kids and still walked out with enough biscuits and gravy for another meal! Total cost with tip (including drinks for all 6 of us) was $55 so very affordable and reasonable! Highly recommend! read more

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Great place, great people. The new remodel makes the place look better, it was much needed. read more

Northside Diner - The new remodle. - Diners Near Me - Chesterton, Indiana

Excellent greasy spoon diner. Large portions, never ending coffee, huge menu, and good food. Everything you expect from a diner.

Northside Diner ruined my Saturday this morning. Service was a catastrophe. My husband and I were the only ones not being served. The tables on either side of us as well as several behind were served ahead of us. The couple on our left came in after us and actually finished eating before we were served. A table of school kids also entered after us and finished while we were waiting to be served. I asked if there was a problem with our order and still we waited and waited. We ordered an omelette and pancakes, nothing that should have held up our order so long. Once the order finally came, it was nearly inedible. The omelette was saturated with green peppers and the portion of home fries we received was tiny and overcooked. I'm hoping against hope that this wasn't the restaurant's way of indicating that Black customers aren't welcome there. However, when I looked over the reviews on their Facebook page, I noticed that the other complaint about poor service was from a person of color. Again, I might be mistaken. But if not, shame on you, Northside Diner... read more

This has been a favorite of mine for over 10 years. The food and staff are consistently great. I can't think of a better place to have breakfast, although their lunch menu is great too! read more

A very home town feel! Very close to downtown. Very nice service and very reasonable portions! I had the sausage gravy over biscuits and they were very good. Biscuits were not generic and the hash browns were very nice size and a little crispy/crunchy! Loved it here! read more

Peggy Sue is back! along with most of her staff. Great home-cooked breakfasts. Generous portions, good prices, great coffee! Omelets, pancakes, country-fried steak, biscuits with gravy. Small town diner a favorite with the locals, wthe servers greet by name. Peggy Sue oversees the service. Come on summer Saturdays and stroll through the Farmers Market at the park across the street. Oops! Northside Diner is a block down from Peggy Sue's. Heard they had great blueberry pancakes so decided to check em out. The place was packed so sat at the counter, where your coffee cup will always be full. Ordered eggs, sausage, blueberry pancake combo - all done to perfection. Large portions. Good prices. Bring quarters for the jukebox which features all our favorite songs from the sixties. If you like trains sit in a window booth and watch the trains rumble by read more

Ate breakfast from their food truck yesterday. Had the Nesting Chicks. It was delicious!

I was very disappointed I stood there for 10 minutes waiting on staff to clear a table off so I could sit down I asked multiple staff to clear the table and still nothing so I took my money somewhere that deserves it read more

As long as you don't get there when they're packed, the food typically comes out fast and delicious. Their french toast and tater tots are to die for! read more

If you are looking for a greasy spoon diner then look no further. They have excellent breakfast and a decent lunch menu. The place is small and frequently busy but offers carry out for all menu items. I both eat here and order takeout from here on a regular basis. It's the best breakfast in Town. I won't take a star away but the only aggravation with this location is that when the owner goes on vacation, the place closes down for a couple weeks....put someone in charge! I don't want to get breakfast anywhere else! read more

My family has breakfast at Northside every week or so - it never disappoints! The food is consistently great. There are lots of options to meet everyone's preferences, from "The Usual" (your choice of meat, eggs, potato, and toast), to the completely customizable "Paper Shakers", where you start with potatoes and add on whatever you want in any combination you can think of. (My recommendation: hash browns well-done, scrambled eggs, feta cheese.) The french toast is among the best I've ever had. The prices are very reasonable. Sadly, I can't comment on the lunch menu, because I can't stop ordering breakfast! The staff are very friendly and accommodating. There are a lot of regulars at the counter every time we're there - this is a spot with a loyal following. Service is always quick, but we've never felt rushed. A couple of notes: Northside is very crowded on weekend mornings, and there is very little waiting space inside the restaurant. We always manage to squeeze in somewhere against the wall, but just be aware that you will have to wait for a table on Saturday mornings, esp. if you have a larger party. Also, they close every day at 3 pm. Hint! They have AMAZING coffee. Before you leave, ask for a refill in a to-go cup! They also offer free wifi. read more

It's great to live in the area and can pop in anytime. The diner is an actual diner and such a break from the restaurant chains the same in every town. The food is always good and if something isn't correct they'll fix it fast. There is usually a wait because there are so few places like this. Worth stopping in for the old real diner experience! read more

Heard a lot about this place and finally stopped. Food was just ok, average breakfast food. Service was great. Remember Cash only.

My favorite breakfast joint in the entire United States. The staff is friendly and goes out of their way to wait on you. It is very cozy and you feel like you are always at home. I highly recommend Stacked Chicks, but you better bring your appetite. read more

Best place in town for breakfast. Order the nest. Seriously, order the nest. The hand made milkshakes are awesome too.

Chicken fried steak and gravy with sunny side up eggs and perfectly fried tater tots. Amazing.

This place is ALWAYS full and for good reason. Everything on their menu is delicious and huge servings! The staff is always nice and upbeat. Even if you have to wait a few minutes for a table, it is well worth it and your meal is brought to you promptly. read more

A wonderful place, with super friendly service and great, fresh-tasting diner brunch food!!! I went with a group of my friends while visiting the dunes, everyone loved it. The portions were nice and big, we even had left-overs. We all needed lots of coffee and that is exactly what we got! (good too) The owner of the diner spoke with us and was just a lovely pleasure. She even told us a bit about the dunes' history and took our photo!! What an unexpectedly relaxing experience. Wish it was closer to home so I could eat there more often! read more

My wife and I where out on the motorcycle and wanted to eat at someplace other than a chain restaurant. This place fit the bill perfect. We got there around 1:00 and the lunch crowd was just clearing out. Plenty of open tables. If you like breakfast all day you'll love this place. I don't. I can't eat breakfast food after 10:00. But the lunch menu had a lot to choose from. read more

Ask for Edie Raines. She is the best waitress!

Great place for classic diner food. Never been served anything I haven't been happy with. Portions and pricing are very fair

Amazing place for breakfast either with the family or for a hang over recovery. Amazing biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and omelets. Big portions so you won't leave hungry. Great old time diner feel by far out beats any chain restaurant. read more

First of all, the coffee was the worst coffee I've ever had (you could see through it), the scrambled eggs, while refreshingly not from a box of liquid eggs, weren't scrambled well, had lots of white areas and were flat and over cooked. Bacon was tasty but undercooked, potatoes were heavily soaked in butter and the sausage gravy was lacking in flavor and coagulated. Service was average. Not sure how it got such high yelp ratings...maybe for the Jukebox and nostalgic decor which is why I gave it three stars instead of two. read more

Wow. Got off the interstate and decided to skip McDonalds and Taco Bell in search of real food. We found it and more at this fabulous place. Pancakes were as amazing as the waitress promised. I had the eggs and tater tots over biscuits and gravy. Ridiculous! Enough food for 3 people and so delicious! Cool '50s diner decor and very friendly staff and customers. Happiness on the road. read more

Great food and wonderful service. A good ol fashioned diner. Price was reasonable as well.

Was in town for weekend. Didn't seem like many good brunch options available...until we found Northside Diner. Fun joint, good food! Nice service folk. Eggs benedict was awesome. read more

Old fashioned diner by the train tracks in Chesterton, Indiana. They have a small parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking. It is not very big inside, so if the parking lot is full, you may have slight wait to be seated here. All of the food is good here, but the tots are awesome! We enjoy their breakfast at least once a month. We have also enjoyed their lunch. read more

Awesome breakfast spot! I am sucker for pancakes and they had huge ones. I got mine with the cherry topping, which was very sweet and tasty. The other people in my party got omelettes with hash browns, and toast. Both tasted good and left them stuffed. The service was great. The place had a home town atmosphere where everyone is friendly and joking around. Would definitely go back if I am around that way again. read more

I enjoy seeking out great breakfast places, with great atmosphere in out of the way places. Tack on great food and you've hit a home run!! The Northside Diner in Chesterton Indiana is just one of those places. Greeted as we came in, super friendly service and our breakfast was served fast and hot! Pancakes were about 12" across! We also enjoyed the layered "nests" which combine all of your breakfast favorites together into a bowl of delicious comfort. We travel often between Chicago and Ohio....and we found a favorite for sure!! read more