Love this place I'm always looking forward to come eat here whenever I come to town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margie Smyers
Kid-friendliness: Not much for toddlers but it is open room to walk,dance or roll around in stroller, I think they have crayons or something to do?, but this is definitely handicap accessible, we turn on oldies and it gets you in the right mood especially in the warmth months.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat ground no steps to worry about no pot holes, not sure about the bathrooms but there's a gas station next door that is ready for wheelchairs
The girls were very nice service was great the food was delicious all in all a good trip
Reagren Wright
Haven't been there in a while but when I went recently they final take card and not just cash. Thank You. Know I can come more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style, Hamburger, Fries
Autumn Bradney
I love this place! The food is simple & Delicious. Always get a gallon of rootbeer to take home. Get the big root beer float bc if you don't, you'll wish you would have.Parking: Pull in & flicker your lights when you're ready to order.Kid-friendliness: My kids always beg to come here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Cubes, Floats, Chicago Style
David Dennett
Excellent job had 10 people in our party. Everything was great server was excellent overall great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda McClintock
We've started a tradition to come out to Indiana for Apple picking and then Carlson's. Their root beer is my favorite, not too sweet, not too medicinal, just perfect flavor. Their burgers are great, especially for the price. The atmosphere is super fun too. So if you're in the area forget the national chain and come support this destination spot!Wheelchair accessibility: I don't remember seeing any cement parking blocks but there might be some which could prevent a wheelchair easy access to the sitting area. The bathroom is up a step.
Affordable Good food and nice setup they have also with the benches outside and my 1 year old loved the burger!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Mark Huffman
Dinner for two without tip without drinks $23.00 with tip and drinks $30+ but if you want the car hop good deep fried experience, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Veggies, Onion Rings, Chicago Style, Fries
Candice Long
Food was subpar. Got a to go order and food wasn't hot. Tad surprised for what you pay. Drinks are really expensive too! Car hop was super nice though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sandy Taylor (ShearStylePro)
The service was just okay, the food was just okay, kinda disappointed. My friend was here from out of town for just a few hours and asked if I could meet for lunch. She wanted to go somewhere else, but I insisted you can't come to Michigan City and not have Carlson's. So finally, she agreed to check it out. We had a picnic table in the corner out of the way, it was perfect for the kids. The waitress was nice and got our drinks in a timely fashion. They were out of the first 2 things my friend tried to order but finally she chose something they had. The food wasn't anything special although the price would suggest it should be amazing. The waitress brought our bill and collected the money when she brought our food and then she never came back to check on us . Overall it was just an okay dinning experience and I was a little disappointed. At the end of the day my heart was still full because I was able to spend a little time with an old friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Randy Magley
Everything was good. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the prices. A little expensive for drive-in food.
Good food but devastating price$
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great Chilli cheese
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Dog, Corn Dog, Fries
Love this place I'm always looking forward to come eat here whenever I come to town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: Not much for toddlers but it is open room to walk,dance or roll around in stroller, I think they have crayons or something to do?, but this is definitely handicap accessible, we turn on oldies and it gets you in the right mood especially in the warmth months.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat ground no steps to worry about no pot holes, not sure about the bathrooms but there's a gas station next door that is ready for wheelchairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Veggies, Hamburger, Cheese Dog, Corn Dog, French Fries
The girls were very nice service was great the food was delicious all in all a good trip
Haven't been there in a while but when I went recently they final take card and not just cash. Thank You. Know I can come more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style, Hamburger, Fries
I love this place! The food is simple & Delicious. Always get a gallon of rootbeer to take home. Get the big root beer float bc if you don't, you'll wish you would have.Parking: Pull in & flicker your lights when you're ready to order.Kid-friendliness: My kids always beg to come here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Cubes, Floats, Chicago Style
Excellent job had 10 people in our party. Everything was great server was excellent overall great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've started a tradition to come out to Indiana for Apple picking and then Carlson's. Their root beer is my favorite, not too sweet, not too medicinal, just perfect flavor. Their burgers are great, especially for the price. The atmosphere is super fun too. So if you're in the area forget the national chain and come support this destination spot!Wheelchair accessibility: I don't remember seeing any cement parking blocks but there might be some which could prevent a wheelchair easy access to the sitting area. The bathroom is up a step.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Floats, Onion Rings, Hamburger
Love the old time atmosphere. The food was good. The onion rings were amazing!! Over all I will return when I'm back in Michigan City.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings
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Affordable Good food and nice setup they have also with the benches outside and my 1 year old loved the burger!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Dinner for two without tip without drinks $23.00 with tip and drinks $30+ but if you want the car hop good deep fried experience, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Veggies, Onion Rings, Chicago Style, Fries
Food was subpar. Got a to go order and food wasn't hot. Tad surprised for what you pay. Drinks are really expensive too! Car hop was super nice though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
The service was just okay, the food was just okay, kinda disappointed. My friend was here from out of town for just a few hours and asked if I could meet for lunch. She wanted to go somewhere else, but I insisted you can't come to Michigan City and not have Carlson's. So finally, she agreed to check it out. We had a picnic table in the corner out of the way, it was perfect for the kids. The waitress was nice and got our drinks in a timely fashion. They were out of the first 2 things my friend tried to order but finally she chose something they had. The food wasn't anything special although the price would suggest it should be amazing. The waitress brought our bill and collected the money when she brought our food and then she never came back to check on us . Overall it was just an okay dinning experience and I was a little disappointed. At the end of the day my heart was still full because I was able to spend a little time with an old friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Everything was good. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the prices. A little expensive for drive-in food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Floats, Fried Veggies, Onion Rings, Hamburger, Corn Dog, Fries, French Fries