LOVE!!! having moved from the city, we were in search of a great breakfast joint, and we found it at 12 islands- fantastic food, even more fantastic prices- come practically every saturday morning! glad we came in!!
(5)
Kim S.
Prime storefront on the Square for many years, with some remodeling done now and again, and is a great place for breakfast or lunch. The menu is enormous, but includes good NW Indiana favorites like biscuits and gravy, pork tenderloin and others. Problem is that if you are seated in the front area but not at a booth, it's a bit claustrophobic. Also lots of racket from the kitchen; the one time I was there, the apparently-Hispanic cook was in a temper and anyone who knows colloquial Spanish got a trip to the gutter as he raged at our server. I apologized to her for sending part of our order back, but cook prepared it 10 minutes in advance. Of the other entree, then left it on the pass to "die". The server was very apologetic but by now one plate was hot and the other cold. We returned the cold plate to the kitchen and the swill of Spanish obscenities began toward the server until I spoke up - it's a small area - and said I had sent the food back. Crowding and an obnoxious cook aside, I will go back for good food at fair prices. Just take earplugs if you understand gutter Spanish.
(3)
J S.
We went there for breakfast today and arrived at 11:40. It took about 10 minutes for the server to get us our drinks and take our order and over an hour for our food to arrive. The eggs were cold and undercooked. We were just glad to get them after the long wait and get out of there. I used to like this restaurant but the last few times I've been there the service has just been horrible.
(2)
Sarah M.
It's just okay, doesn't have me raving but gets me full. Service can be hit or miss depending on who you get. Breakfast is why I go here, prices are decent, good amounts of food, like most places like this, don't go too complicated or you probably won't be happy with what you ordered. Stick to burgers, omelettes and soup.
(3)
Mike F.
Visited this place when we went out to eat with family. I ordered gyro sandwich deluxe, and wife ordered Ruben sandwich. The ruben my wife got was extremely small, but tasted ok. It comes with the standard ruben filling of cornbeef, sauerkraut, cheese, and thousand island dressing. Nothing spectacular. The gyro I ordered was crap. I figured, being a Greek family owned restaurant, they would make a decent gyro. Unfortunately that was not the case. The gyro meat reminded me of steak'ums meat. Super thin, totally grease soaked. The tzatziki sauce was almost tasteless compared to places like King Gyros, or my all-time favorite George's Gyros in Hobart. The service was super slow. Yet could not be blamed on the single and only waitress. She was doing all she could to keep up with the amount of people in the place at the time. There should have been at minimum another waitress, better if 2 more. I would not return to this place
(2)
Mike P.
Stopped here on a whim for a late lunch as the places I wanted to try and get into were either really crowded (for Mother's Day) or getting ready to close (it was around 3pm). Food wasn't bad (omlette with ham, mushroom, and swiss cheese along with American Fries and English Muffin) and the service was a tad slow but I didn't mind. All the staff there were friendly and helpful...and of course the bottomless cup of coffee hit the spot too. The price wasn't bad neither...under $10 for the whole thing...major points in my book. Definitely would recommend this place if you are looking for nothing special but a good meal.
(4)
Sonya G.
I LOVE lemon rice soup! Love that they have it every day I come in. The food is good. It's like every other diner around. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Too be honest, the only reason I go is for the lemon rice soup.
(4)
Melissa F.
Your run of the mill Greek owned family restaurant. Nothing wrong with that. Just a nice place to come with family on the weekends or for lunch during the week. Food is good!
(4)
Alex H.
It's basically just a crappy diner. I happen to like crappy diner food, and their food was relatively quick and mostly very tasty. Coffee was good. Potato skins were good. Ham and cheese was good. French dip was bland and dry and not something I would get again. Staff was nice and attentive.
(3)
Krystin B.
Delicious lemon rice soup!!!! Right on the square and in a perfect location! Their grilled chicken salad is amazing...especially with their Russian dressing!
(5)
Danielle K.
Excellent local owned/operated restaurant! Staff is fantastic, always a smile and polite. Fast and efficient even when overwhelmed with customers. We always ask for Becky, she is on top of her game!!
(5)
Mary B.
I've eaten here a couple of times, it's okay when you're starving and just want something to eat. Nothing fancy about it, the location is nice, right on the square.
(3)
Robert S.
Greek family owned coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located right in front of the courthouse on the downtown square. Been around for decades. Nothing fancy simply a good meal at fair prices.
(4)
Morty Y.
First off through the grapevine somebody told me to check the kitchen. Cheap nondescript Greek food, tacky, tacky atmosphere. It is amazing how the people of Crown Point settle for this so called homemade Greek food.
(1)
Sonya G.
I LOVE lemon rice soup! Love that they have it every day I come in. The food is good. It's like every other diner around. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Too be honest, the only reason I go is for the lemon rice soup.
(4)
Melissa F.
Your run of the mill Greek owned family restaurant. Nothing wrong with that. Just a nice place to come with family on the weekends or for lunch during the week. Food is good!
(4)
Alex H.
It's basically just a crappy diner. I happen to like crappy diner food, and their food was relatively quick and mostly very tasty. Coffee was good. Potato skins were good. Ham and cheese was good. French dip was bland and dry and not something I would get again. Staff was nice and attentive.
(3)
Krystin B.
Delicious lemon rice soup!!!! Right on the square and in a perfect location! Their grilled chicken salad is amazing...especially with their Russian dressing!
(5)
Danielle K.
Excellent local owned/operated restaurant! Staff is fantastic, always a smile and polite. Fast and efficient even when overwhelmed with customers. We always ask for Becky, she is on top of her game!!
(5)
Mary B.
I've eaten here a couple of times, it's okay when you're starving and just want something to eat. Nothing fancy about it, the location is nice, right on the square.
(3)
Robert S.
Greek family owned coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located right in front of the courthouse on the downtown square. Been around for decades. Nothing fancy simply a good meal at fair prices.
(4)
Morty Y.
First off through the grapevine somebody told me to check the kitchen. Cheap nondescript Greek food, tacky, tacky atmosphere. It is amazing how the people of Crown Point settle for this so called homemade Greek food.
(1)
Meg T.
LOVE!!! having moved from the city, we were in search of a great breakfast joint, and we found it at 12 islands- fantastic food, even more fantastic prices- come practically every saturday morning! glad we came in!!
(5)
Kim S.
Prime storefront on the Square for many years, with some remodeling done now and again, and is a great place for breakfast or lunch. The menu is enormous, but includes good NW Indiana favorites like biscuits and gravy, pork tenderloin and others. Problem is that if you are seated in the front area but not at a booth, it's a bit claustrophobic. Also lots of racket from the kitchen; the one time I was there, the apparently-Hispanic cook was in a temper and anyone who knows colloquial Spanish got a trip to the gutter as he raged at our server. I apologized to her for sending part of our order back, but cook prepared it 10 minutes in advance. Of the other entree, then left it on the pass to "die". The server was very apologetic but by now one plate was hot and the other cold. We returned the cold plate to the kitchen and the swill of Spanish obscenities began toward the server until I spoke up - it's a small area - and said I had sent the food back. Crowding and an obnoxious cook aside, I will go back for good food at fair prices. Just take earplugs if you understand gutter Spanish.
(3)
J S.
We went there for breakfast today and arrived at 11:40. It took about 10 minutes for the server to get us our drinks and take our order and over an hour for our food to arrive. The eggs were cold and undercooked. We were just glad to get them after the long wait and get out of there. I used to like this restaurant but the last few times I've been there the service has just been horrible.
(2)
Sarah M.
It's just okay, doesn't have me raving but gets me full. Service can be hit or miss depending on who you get. Breakfast is why I go here, prices are decent, good amounts of food, like most places like this, don't go too complicated or you probably won't be happy with what you ordered. Stick to burgers, omelettes and soup.
(3)
Mike F.
Visited this place when we went out to eat with family. I ordered gyro sandwich deluxe, and wife ordered Ruben sandwich. The ruben my wife got was extremely small, but tasted ok. It comes with the standard ruben filling of cornbeef, sauerkraut, cheese, and thousand island dressing. Nothing spectacular. The gyro I ordered was crap. I figured, being a Greek family owned restaurant, they would make a decent gyro. Unfortunately that was not the case. The gyro meat reminded me of steak'ums meat. Super thin, totally grease soaked. The tzatziki sauce was almost tasteless compared to places like King Gyros, or my all-time favorite George's Gyros in Hobart. The service was super slow. Yet could not be blamed on the single and only waitress. She was doing all she could to keep up with the amount of people in the place at the time. There should have been at minimum another waitress, better if 2 more. I would not return to this place
(2)
Mike P.
Stopped here on a whim for a late lunch as the places I wanted to try and get into were either really crowded (for Mother's Day) or getting ready to close (it was around 3pm). Food wasn't bad (omlette with ham, mushroom, and swiss cheese along with American Fries and English Muffin) and the service was a tad slow but I didn't mind. All the staff there were friendly and helpful...and of course the bottomless cup of coffee hit the spot too. The price wasn't bad neither...under $10 for the whole thing...major points in my book. Definitely would recommend this place if you are looking for nothing special but a good meal.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Meg T.
LOVE!!! having moved from the city, we were in search of a great breakfast joint, and we found it at 12 islands- fantastic food, even more fantastic prices- come practically every saturday morning! glad we came in!!
(5)Kim S.
Prime storefront on the Square for many years, with some remodeling done now and again, and is a great place for breakfast or lunch. The menu is enormous, but includes good NW Indiana favorites like biscuits and gravy, pork tenderloin and others. Problem is that if you are seated in the front area but not at a booth, it's a bit claustrophobic. Also lots of racket from the kitchen; the one time I was there, the apparently-Hispanic cook was in a temper and anyone who knows colloquial Spanish got a trip to the gutter as he raged at our server. I apologized to her for sending part of our order back, but cook prepared it 10 minutes in advance. Of the other entree, then left it on the pass to "die". The server was very apologetic but by now one plate was hot and the other cold. We returned the cold plate to the kitchen and the swill of Spanish obscenities began toward the server until I spoke up - it's a small area - and said I had sent the food back. Crowding and an obnoxious cook aside, I will go back for good food at fair prices. Just take earplugs if you understand gutter Spanish.
(3)J S.
We went there for breakfast today and arrived at 11:40. It took about 10 minutes for the server to get us our drinks and take our order and over an hour for our food to arrive. The eggs were cold and undercooked. We were just glad to get them after the long wait and get out of there. I used to like this restaurant but the last few times I've been there the service has just been horrible.
(2)Sarah M.
It's just okay, doesn't have me raving but gets me full. Service can be hit or miss depending on who you get. Breakfast is why I go here, prices are decent, good amounts of food, like most places like this, don't go too complicated or you probably won't be happy with what you ordered. Stick to burgers, omelettes and soup.
(3)Mike F.
Visited this place when we went out to eat with family. I ordered gyro sandwich deluxe, and wife ordered Ruben sandwich. The ruben my wife got was extremely small, but tasted ok. It comes with the standard ruben filling of cornbeef, sauerkraut, cheese, and thousand island dressing. Nothing spectacular. The gyro I ordered was crap. I figured, being a Greek family owned restaurant, they would make a decent gyro. Unfortunately that was not the case. The gyro meat reminded me of steak'ums meat. Super thin, totally grease soaked. The tzatziki sauce was almost tasteless compared to places like King Gyros, or my all-time favorite George's Gyros in Hobart. The service was super slow. Yet could not be blamed on the single and only waitress. She was doing all she could to keep up with the amount of people in the place at the time. There should have been at minimum another waitress, better if 2 more. I would not return to this place
(2)Mike P.
Stopped here on a whim for a late lunch as the places I wanted to try and get into were either really crowded (for Mother's Day) or getting ready to close (it was around 3pm). Food wasn't bad (omlette with ham, mushroom, and swiss cheese along with American Fries and English Muffin) and the service was a tad slow but I didn't mind. All the staff there were friendly and helpful...and of course the bottomless cup of coffee hit the spot too. The price wasn't bad neither...under $10 for the whole thing...major points in my book. Definitely would recommend this place if you are looking for nothing special but a good meal.
(4)Sonya G.
I LOVE lemon rice soup! Love that they have it every day I come in. The food is good. It's like every other diner around. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Too be honest, the only reason I go is for the lemon rice soup.
(4)Melissa F.
Your run of the mill Greek owned family restaurant. Nothing wrong with that. Just a nice place to come with family on the weekends or for lunch during the week. Food is good!
(4)Alex H.
It's basically just a crappy diner. I happen to like crappy diner food, and their food was relatively quick and mostly very tasty. Coffee was good. Potato skins were good. Ham and cheese was good. French dip was bland and dry and not something I would get again. Staff was nice and attentive.
(3)Krystin B.
Delicious lemon rice soup!!!! Right on the square and in a perfect location! Their grilled chicken salad is amazing...especially with their Russian dressing!
(5)Danielle K.
Excellent local owned/operated restaurant! Staff is fantastic, always a smile and polite. Fast and efficient even when overwhelmed with customers. We always ask for Becky, she is on top of her game!!
(5)Mary B.
I've eaten here a couple of times, it's okay when you're starving and just want something to eat. Nothing fancy about it, the location is nice, right on the square.
(3)Robert S.
Greek family owned coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located right in front of the courthouse on the downtown square. Been around for decades. Nothing fancy simply a good meal at fair prices.
(4)Morty Y.
First off through the grapevine somebody told me to check the kitchen. Cheap nondescript Greek food, tacky, tacky atmosphere. It is amazing how the people of Crown Point settle for this so called homemade Greek food.
(1)Sonya G.
I LOVE lemon rice soup! Love that they have it every day I come in. The food is good. It's like every other diner around. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Too be honest, the only reason I go is for the lemon rice soup.
(4)Melissa F.
Your run of the mill Greek owned family restaurant. Nothing wrong with that. Just a nice place to come with family on the weekends or for lunch during the week. Food is good!
(4)Alex H.
It's basically just a crappy diner. I happen to like crappy diner food, and their food was relatively quick and mostly very tasty. Coffee was good. Potato skins were good. Ham and cheese was good. French dip was bland and dry and not something I would get again. Staff was nice and attentive.
(3)Krystin B.
Delicious lemon rice soup!!!! Right on the square and in a perfect location! Their grilled chicken salad is amazing...especially with their Russian dressing!
(5)Danielle K.
Excellent local owned/operated restaurant! Staff is fantastic, always a smile and polite. Fast and efficient even when overwhelmed with customers. We always ask for Becky, she is on top of her game!!
(5)Mary B.
I've eaten here a couple of times, it's okay when you're starving and just want something to eat. Nothing fancy about it, the location is nice, right on the square.
(3)Robert S.
Greek family owned coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located right in front of the courthouse on the downtown square. Been around for decades. Nothing fancy simply a good meal at fair prices.
(4)Morty Y.
First off through the grapevine somebody told me to check the kitchen. Cheap nondescript Greek food, tacky, tacky atmosphere. It is amazing how the people of Crown Point settle for this so called homemade Greek food.
(1)Meg T.
LOVE!!! having moved from the city, we were in search of a great breakfast joint, and we found it at 12 islands- fantastic food, even more fantastic prices- come practically every saturday morning! glad we came in!!
(5)Kim S.
Prime storefront on the Square for many years, with some remodeling done now and again, and is a great place for breakfast or lunch. The menu is enormous, but includes good NW Indiana favorites like biscuits and gravy, pork tenderloin and others. Problem is that if you are seated in the front area but not at a booth, it's a bit claustrophobic. Also lots of racket from the kitchen; the one time I was there, the apparently-Hispanic cook was in a temper and anyone who knows colloquial Spanish got a trip to the gutter as he raged at our server. I apologized to her for sending part of our order back, but cook prepared it 10 minutes in advance. Of the other entree, then left it on the pass to "die". The server was very apologetic but by now one plate was hot and the other cold. We returned the cold plate to the kitchen and the swill of Spanish obscenities began toward the server until I spoke up - it's a small area - and said I had sent the food back. Crowding and an obnoxious cook aside, I will go back for good food at fair prices. Just take earplugs if you understand gutter Spanish.
(3)J S.
We went there for breakfast today and arrived at 11:40. It took about 10 minutes for the server to get us our drinks and take our order and over an hour for our food to arrive. The eggs were cold and undercooked. We were just glad to get them after the long wait and get out of there. I used to like this restaurant but the last few times I've been there the service has just been horrible.
(2)Sarah M.
It's just okay, doesn't have me raving but gets me full. Service can be hit or miss depending on who you get. Breakfast is why I go here, prices are decent, good amounts of food, like most places like this, don't go too complicated or you probably won't be happy with what you ordered. Stick to burgers, omelettes and soup.
(3)Mike F.
Visited this place when we went out to eat with family. I ordered gyro sandwich deluxe, and wife ordered Ruben sandwich. The ruben my wife got was extremely small, but tasted ok. It comes with the standard ruben filling of cornbeef, sauerkraut, cheese, and thousand island dressing. Nothing spectacular. The gyro I ordered was crap. I figured, being a Greek family owned restaurant, they would make a decent gyro. Unfortunately that was not the case. The gyro meat reminded me of steak'ums meat. Super thin, totally grease soaked. The tzatziki sauce was almost tasteless compared to places like King Gyros, or my all-time favorite George's Gyros in Hobart. The service was super slow. Yet could not be blamed on the single and only waitress. She was doing all she could to keep up with the amount of people in the place at the time. There should have been at minimum another waitress, better if 2 more. I would not return to this place
(2)Mike P.
Stopped here on a whim for a late lunch as the places I wanted to try and get into were either really crowded (for Mother's Day) or getting ready to close (it was around 3pm). Food wasn't bad (omlette with ham, mushroom, and swiss cheese along with American Fries and English Muffin) and the service was a tad slow but I didn't mind. All the staff there were friendly and helpful...and of course the bottomless cup of coffee hit the spot too. The price wasn't bad neither...under $10 for the whole thing...major points in my book. Definitely would recommend this place if you are looking for nothing special but a good meal.
(4)