“This cafe is such a find! Delicious food! Lovely wine & beer selection, and fantastic deserts! The staff is very attentive and kind. Will definitely be back when in town! They have a cute patio out back.We tried the scallop sandwich, which was a unique offering. It was delicious! They have great combinations in sandwiches and salads!“
“Great stop when in Michigan City. Large beer list and very good food. I had the Nashville hHot chicken sandwich and it was very good. Not too spicy for most. I tried the fish sandwich also which was phenomenal. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience and we look forward to returning.“
“We always enjoy the friendly atmosphere and unlimited popcorn!Kid-friendliness: We bring our grandchildren here regularly. It is our first choice when they are with us. All 5 of them easily find things they like on the menu. They enjoy coloring and eating popcorn while waiting for their food.“
“Not sure why they don't lean into old chicago kinda vibes. No Malört on the shelf but hey thats ok, the patrons gotcha covered if youre lookin to make faces. Outta this world burgers and pretzels for the prices. One of the few bars I feel comfortable in.Edit: I guess theyve started stocking malort since the last time I asked for it! Hurray! I can ruin many more friendships in the years to come!“
“I recently stopped at this diner during a road trip, and it exceeded my expectations. The parking was plentiful, and there was no wait time at all. It's a charming family diner with a menu that offers exactly what you'd expect, but with delightful surprises.Our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive.We ordered omelets, crepes, and a buffalo burrito, all of which were delicious and generously portioned.After our breakfast, we were full for the entire day. Highly recommend this diner for a hearty and enjoyable meal!Parking: A lot of parking even on weekends“
“Drove by randomly on our roadtrip and decided to try. Glad they have vegan options. Sweet potato fries were so good! All food was freshly made. Good experience:)Vegetarian options: Vegan options available.Parking: About 7-8 parking spots along the street.“
“We had Jim as our server for a birthday celebration and he was so fantastic. We were a needy party of 8. He noticed the little things at our table and made our experience so enjoyable. It was the best service I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Jim deserves a HUGE round of applause and raise!!!!!“
“There was a wide variety of options for everyone's taste. We came across this place right before the dinner rush. It's very close to the lighthouse outlets. Our drinks were nothing extraordinary, but the food was full of flavor. Our server Brittany was great, even when there was a little mix-up in the kitchen with our meal.“
“Went here for breakfast today. I had Denver omelet it was huge and delicious, I could not finish it so took it home. Wife had pancakes and biscuits and gravy, biscuits and gravy she said were just okay, pancakes were very good, I am not a big fan of pancakes but tried a bite and they were really good...again huge portions so we took the pancakes home with us. Service very good...if an area again, we would come back and try some other dishes.“
“I've been working a project in Michigan City for a few months now. The true home cooking of the food at the Sugar Bowl is amazing. So far I've ate the food atleast 7 times. All 7 times have been awesome. Great food, great service. This is a must try for true home cooked food.“
“A restaurant that is quite busy with visitors in Michigan City with delicious food, chopped steak, perch basket, ruben sandwiches etc. at a very reasonable price. At lunch it is very busy. Coffee and drinks that can be refilled also make visitors very “
“Excellent place to eat but now it's a guessing game as to when they're even open. Was told to look at event calendar and it's not even correct. Why is this place always closed with such great food and service. If anything update information. Sad as we always liked eating here. Good luck on rolling the dice.“
“Very impressed by this cool little neighborhood bar and restaurant now under new ownership. Great tap beer list, delicious food. We had the chicken wings and cauliflower bites. The place is clean and modern and looks like the place to be once the outdoor patio opens. Service was friendly and attentive.“
“Stopped in for lunch on a weekday. It wasn't overly crowded, and it was easy to get a table. Several vegan options which is unusual for a lot of places. The red bean quinoa burger is excellent. The service was great, and the staff was friendly. Love that they have multiple styles of beer“
“I should have taken photos of the food but forgot! My daughter and I stopped in at a weird afternoon time while taking a break from shopping the outlet mall. The service was friendly, price was more than reasonable, and food was delicious! We had a pizza and breadsticks, both were great but those breadsticks are awesome! We will stop in again when in the area this summer.“
“Nothing but top cheffing with fabulous quality going on here. Excellent service, extremely friendly staff and right on Lake Michigan. Checking all my boxes!!I followed chef Nicole here after experiencing, and now mourning the closing of, Bartlett’s in Beverly Shores… recently finding out she now owns this place. Next stop, her latest endeavor, the taken over Rt12 roadside bar, Joe Freddie’s!“
“My go to. Even though we're regulars, I'd still go; I love the food..the people.. everything. Best chicken fingers and pickles ever!!! 5 dart boards and an outdoor patio for when the weather cooperates.Great bands on Fridays too!!“
“Carlson's is a gem in our community! It has been an icon of summertime in Michigan City for decades. Rootbeer floats, chili cheese dogs, breaded mushrooms and bags of salted fries - all evoke memories for me as my favorites there among a big menu. Like of mid afternoon food on the way home from the beach as a teen or young adult, or an evening stop on mild night out for a drive as grandparents, the food at Carlson's is fun and just plain good! It's the kind of place you find yourself saying in March, is Carlson's open yet? And when they close down after the season, it's a bummer. So my advice is go to Carlson's frequently and go now to make those memories and enjoy awesome drive in food!“
“Best restaurant and bar in Michigan City! Hands down!Parking: Prices beat the living hell out of any restaurants in the City, down home customers, excellent staff even when busy. Food fantastic, amounts proper, dine in here one time, you will find you will go to fast food places far less. No place else beats their prices. Locals love this place. And their parking lot shows it.“
“it was decent food, fries and rolls were the best. waitress was very friendly and cheerful. the service was a little slow but not terrible. it was decently busy. the only negative thing was a solicitor was going around to tables, and security told her to leave..it was just kind-of an awkward situation. otherwise was a good time, we were in the back and it was not too loud.“
“I went to Jo-Jo's and tried their Ocean Perch Fish meal, I was delighted at the quantity (size) of the meal. The battered dipped fillets were crunchy, and the perch was very tender. Reasonably seasoned with a hint of lemon, and pepper I found it to be very tasty, the meal includes French Fries and white bread. I was satisfied completely ! I honestly do not know how the Ocean Perch could be shipped so fresh? It was fresh and delicious! The meal was prepared in a very reasonable length of time. Two Thumbs up on this restaurant. Unfortunately the dining area was closed, and take out was fine. Over all I was satisfied!“
“BEST FRIES IVE EVER HAD! Everything was great! The chicken bacon ranch was amazing and burger was great too! Wonderful and friendly customer service.. and they have lemon rice soup which is the best I’ve had in the area hands down! Can’t wait to come back and try more, thank you!“
“The gentleman who waited on us was friendly, personable, and all around knowledgeable about his products. He explained his awesome ginger tea how it's made. I got the beef pho with extra onions and beef and my bf got the seafood pho. Excellently made.We also got 2 orders of spring rolls and it was fantastic! If I'm ever in the area again we will be back.“