Very cool place with good food. Great atmosphere and good lemon pie. If you like unique…read moreexperiences, this is the place for you. Stay away from the chains and support private small businesses that bring you a new experience. I'd rather take my chance and experiencing something new even if mediocre and to go to the same Groundhog Day places time and time again.

My last review stands but with updates. While I'd still say this has to be the best place available…read morein Peru, there are some inconsistencies. The ordering process is quirky. During the day, you order at the counter. Menus on a barrel to peruse. Nothing on the wall. You normally receive a number (not today) & your beverages & food are brought to your table. Today, I was given my coffee & water at the counter to carry, but my food was brought out. So, it's counter prepay, & you tip at that time, but it's also self serve at the condiment station while you're also being waited on table side somewhat, some of the time. Confused yet? I did dine here once during dinner hours. Since I was used to the other process, I didn't know you are seated in the evening & fully waited on. I like dinner time best though it's busier. You can get takeout anytime & sweets to go from the case or table. I believe they cater & might possibly deliver, at least for groups. There is also a section which can be reserved. I hadn't been in for a couple months, & hadn't seen my favorite lady for even longer. From chatting today, I don't think she remembered me. The man working the floor is especially great. He's a food runner & busser, etc. I was confused today, as was he, as he'd set something on my table while I was prepping my coffee at the sugar station. He asked if I'd had a bread stick or a pretzel, so I responded it was a pretzel because I had indeed ordered a pretzel stick from the menu. He ended up bringing out a full size pretzel after I sat down, & I felt badly because he thought I'd ordered that. I discovered the pretzel STICK is the same as a bread stick. He was friendly & told us to enjoy the mistake. The person with me was happy to find a device charging station. I'm not sure those are available at every table nor if WiFi is offered. The first timer liked her peach tea. You can get sweetened, unsweetened, or half n half. Cheese sauce is nacho with a lil kick. I fully appreciate that the staff will make me a fresh pot of decaf when I come in. Apparently, decaf isn't too popular around here, I'm finding. I rolled with it, but Garden Gate had Folgers in the past. The Kroger brand they used today definitely didn't taste as good. When I walked up to get a refill, I noticed it was really weak & watered down. I could see through it more than tea. Sometimes you get refills at your table. Not consistently anymore. None today. No non-dairy creamer or milk options nor raw sugar. Again, I roll with it. It's not really a coffee shop per-se. However, with "cafe" in the name... Garden Gate has surprisingly good spaghetti. Not like what I can make at home, but far better than what I expected during visits before today. I would like to see more plant based options, but I remember what town I'm in. You get used to making due with what you can get around here. No fish on the menu either nor any fried foods. Sandwiches come with chips or slaw. They do have a fired pizza oven. If you like meatloaf and mashed potatoes with green beans, this would be the perfect place for you. They have daily specials on a board. Their veggie wrap is okay. The bread/pretzel sticks are buttered & also okay. Mashed potatoes, great. Never had the green beans since may contain bacon. Garden Gate good with accommodating substitution requests. I do like the long bench in back so you can sit as you wait for carryout or to be seated in the evening. Quality furnishings & ambience although the barrels from the brewery this once housed don't exactly jive. It's nice there is a private parking lot with a side door since street parking downtown can be hairy, especially this close to the courthouse. Some outdoor seating. A lot more seating inside & much better air conditioning than the old location. Better tables and chairs which are actually comfortable unlike the old place. I don't like that they pool tips. I tip extremely well, & I would like it to go to the person I tipped. I'm also not a fan of tipping at the beginning of the visit. I'll over tip & not get stellar service afterward. Did they even see it? Now I feel like George Costanza. I have been given rather large to go cups of decaf in the past. I didn't even want to ask for one today. It's usually clean though sometimes the tables & ladies' room could use extra care. Dirty tables can pile up at times. Confusing system. Good food but not much that I want. I really just go to have somewhere in this town to sit & to KNOW it's actually decaf in my cup. Sometimes it's loud, sometimes not. Service isn't quite what it was when this location first opened. It can be hit or miss where I can feel #1 or forgotten. Service usually good but not above and beyond like 6 months ago. I'm sure I'll return because, honestly, where else am I going to go? Possibly the best in Peru, yes, but I'm adjusting stars for everything stated above. It could easily be a five with some tweaks, but I won't hold my breath.

I absolutely loved this place. Quick service, delicious food, and a huge menu. Actually the menu…read morecan be a little intimidating, so if you're not sure what to get definitely trust the opinion of whoever comes to take your order because we got some amazing suggestions from them. We went when it was on the warmer side out. I'm not sure what the place is like when it's cold out... but wow was the Smashburger good, fries were very tasty, and they got the biggest sodas you've seen in years. We even got some merch. If I'm ever back through this way, we will definitely be stopping again.

Mr Weenie is a drive in only restraunt. It's in a little the town of Peru. I first saw it maybe 10…read moreyears ago but never stopped in. My wife and I were passing by the area and felt we had to try it. It reminded me of the old time drive in places. You pull into a spot flash your lights if needed to signal you are ready to order. Service was prompt. Menu is limited but good for a driver in. Food came out in a short period of time and it was still hot. They left the tray on the window as expected. Prices were good, portion sizes were good. I found the food quality and taste were also good. What makes this place a must try is that is a drive in. There is an awning in case it's raining. Server was friendly and equipment was clean and in good order. Place was not packed but there seemed to be quite a few cars doing the same thing we were. I enjoyed it. Overall a good experience. Would I stop there again. If I find myself passing thru the area again I would definitely stop back in.

They heard me telling my dogs to "get back" when I opened my window at the order kiosk so they…read moredidn't say anything. At that point I should have driven away. But I was hungry. I finally got their attention and the cashier was rude to me, telling me she'd just received a $200 order and they were trying to fill it. That's nice. So everyone after is dirt I guess. Again, I should have driven away. I asked if I should, and she told me I was free to do what I wanted. Like, who says that? I finally get my food and surprisingly an apology. But I get back to my room to eat and the fries are old and cold and the burger is drowning in ketchup and mustard. No cheese. *blech* 0 out of 10 Go eat somewhere else. It was the worst Wendy's food I've ever eaten. I should have gone to McDonald's.

I ordered a large chocolate shake, what they gave me was a small cup filled with soft serve ice…read morecream. I couldn't even suck it through the straw. Tossed it and moved on. Never going there again.

B&K - Southside - Hot Dog Stand in Peru Indiana, is considered a car hop type of restaurant. You…read morepark under their awning, with the menu board dangling from the rafter of the outdoor rafters. There is no seating inside of this establishment. You stay in your vehicle to order. Depending on if you are ordering to stay and eat or to go, you can either eat in your vehicle or they do have a couple of picnic tables you can set at. Most recently, maybe a year or two ago, they added a little playground area for kiddos to play while waiting for their meal to be delivered. Most of the time, the car hops gals will bring your food out to your vehicle, on a tray that hooks on to your driver or passenger side window. The service is always excellent. The food is always amazing and the car hops whom take your order start their first job working here while they are in high schooler or on summer break. I highly recommend you try out B&K - South, once in your life, in Peru, Indiana. They're so kind, caring and deliver your order in a very timely manner. I also recommend their gallons of Root Beer. They have the absolute BEST Root Beer in town. You can buy it by the pint or gallon to take home. Its a MUST! The one and only complaint I have seen/heard from people is the parking when B&K first opens. (They are only open from Spring to the beginning of Fall.). They do get super busy when reopening for the season, but it is really not too bad to where the wait is way too long. (Also would depend on how long your lunch break is.) I would play it smart and call in to order ahead of time and pick your order up if you don't have a lot of time to wait. Once the excitement of reopening dies down, the parking gets a LOT better and service speeds up as well. I always have given B&K - Southside a 10/10. They have never disappointed!

What a legend B&K Hot Dog Stand is...74 years strong! I have so much nostalgia coming here as a…read morechild then teen and now as adult almost every summer when visiting my family. This year I brought my LA raised bf and he loved it! Essential order is a Spanish cheese dog with a Vanilla Root Beer and a side of Cheese cubes!!! There's something truly special about pulling up, parking, and enjoying your meal in the car! B&K offers a rare, classic, laid-back experience that for me (and many others) is a cherished summer ritual. If I had the time to stay a bit longer, I would have gotten the Vanilla Root Beer served in the iconic frosted mug - highly recommend!! Our service was very friendly and super quick for pre dinner hours mid-week. They used to be cash only - but cards accepted and even Apple Pay!

The service, food, cleanliness, and price for portion are great at this local gem. Highly recommend…read morethe grinders! My out of town family raved over this spot, we'll definitely be back. :)

This trendy, upscale cafe is a block from the Wabash River in an old historic building. The locally…read moreowned cafe is lovely inside with about a dozen comfortable tables/booths and additional seating outside. We ordered at the counter in the rear of the dining area. The clerk suggested the pick 2 option of any half sandwich and soup or salad for only $8.99. The menu offers a selection of grinder sandwiches, salads, pizzas and two daily soups. We paid, she gave us a number to place on our table and we sat. The place filled with lunch time guests. The acoustics are good and we could have a quiet conversation and hear each other easily. The food seemed to take a long time to come out, but we were not in a hurry. My husband loved the Italian Beef grinder, which was packed with beef. The au jus was delicious. The side salads contained a generous portion of fresh with chopped cukes, tomatoes, peppers and lettuce. My Italian grinder was ok. The meats and fillings were thin but tasty. With the salad, the meal was filling and a great deal. There was ample street parking. Restrooms were available.

Whoever was working the drive through on 8/10/25 from 12-1 needs some serious retraining. She had…read moreno idea how to manage the app code, tried to add a coffee drink to our order that was not asked, requested instructions for our quarter pounder TWICE and still managed to get it wrong, as evidenced by what was input into the ticket.

Stopped here on my way from Kalamazoo to Indianapolis late on a Friday evening. Both windows were…read moreexceptionally friendly, especially the window to get the food. I ordered a fillet of fish and she said it was gonna be about three minutes for fresh fish and so we sat there and we talked for a little bit. She was very sweet because of her I would go back just to talk to her again.

I have dined in a few times since my previous review. The inside of this Burger King is modern &…read morepretty comfortable. Even though I long for the old days where trays could easily be dumped into trashcans, etc. I do like it here. Service varies. On one occasion I wasn't acknowledged at all. Other times I've received excellent and immediate service whether they were slow or busy. Sometimes food comes out fast. Sometimes it's slower but not excruciatingly so. There are times the tables, awkward trashcans, and drink station could use a little more attention being wiped down, but this restaurant is clean overall. I like the booths along the large windows. The other diners have been pleasant. It's not a rowdy or demanding crowd from my experience. There seem to be some regulars. Of all the fast food places available, I like Burger King the best. One reason why I like Burger King is that they have the Impossible Whopper. Even though it's been overdone or sloppy at times and never resembles a stock photo, it is something I can eat and veganize. Fry portions seem smaller than I remember from days of old and prices have definitely gone up quite a bit. It's about $10 for the Impossible with a medium fry and close to $12 for the large Impossible combo. There is a charge for water if you're not into consuming the fountain drinks. The regular cheeseburger patty isn't big enough to fit the bun and have also increased in price. You gotta love the signature sesame seed bun though. Despite minor flaws, this is a quiet place where I enjoy sitting once in a while even though I normally don't eat fast food. The overhead music is usually decent as well with a lot of 80s tunes.

The service sucked the food was cold my bacon was stale on my burger my onion rings were cold and…read moresoggy it was just horrible.

I cannot resist stopping here when I'm back home. Potato Olés with the nacho cheese dipping sauce…read moreare such a nostalgic treat, and if you don't live near a TJ's, you simply can't pass them up. I also grabbed a soft shell taco supreme, which was decent. Service was quick and kind!

They Forgot my potato oles I ordered.... Didn't check until I got home. Drive thru screwed me again!read more

I don't normally want to eat fast food, but in a town riddled with not much else in the way of…read moreoptions, I sometimes take what I can get. I've been inside this Arby's twice now. Once in the drive thru as well. It had been about a year since my last visit until now. The front doors are a little wonky the way they don't fully close and kind of get in the way of each other. The inside has been renovated since I last saw it. It's too wide open now. Some high top tables which feel out of place have been added. I think the space could be better utilized. Thankfully, there are still booths around the perimeter as well as some low tables. Just like before, the floor is sticky as all get out. Yuck. Too much cleaner? I can't believe this hasn't been addressed in all this time. There were maybe two or three other people inside besides myself and the person with me. Service wasn't immediate but friendly. I could hear the cook in the back being rather jovial. I had a coupon I received in the mail, so my order of potato cakes was right around $1.50. I wasn't charged for my cup of water. I'm not trying to be cheap. I just can't drink anything else they have to offer. The table, which I didn't choose, appeared to be dirty. This was an issue last visit inside. A plus is that they do have some places to plug in a laptop. It was a little warm sitting by the window in our booth. I could easily bump up to at least three stars if they would just remedy that ungodly sticky floor and regularly wipe down the tables. Time to lean, time to clean. You know? The potato cakes are not as good as I remembered, but I'm glad they're back. It's nice they have pumps of Arby's sauce, etc. along with napkins, straws, and lids near the drink fountains. Now I just feel like I reek of fried food from having only been inside maybe ten to fifteen minutes max. I'm going to try to work off the calories and get another shower and change clothes again. I'm going to wash my shoes, too. Not my worst experience in town, but I don't like feeling grungy leaving anywhere. I tried my best not to touch anything. Lots of napkins and hand sanitizer helped. The search continues for a great place in Peru to just have a seat and relax for a while.

Food was cold and had to substitute the bread to pita because the we're out of hoagie rolls. Floor…read morewas very dirty

The food is always super yummy and hot for takeout. The folks in house is great as well! Service…read moreand cleanliness are time and again very satisfactory. Prices are very reasonable!

Great food, great service, A Truly authentic Mexican restaurant. I…read more Highly recommend .