"I haven’t been to a Zels in 2 years so thought it would be a fun stop for lunch. Lady at the counter who took my order was super nice and attentive. Zels is always nice, neat and clean . When i walked in i looked over at the empty diningroom only to see the owner, ive seen him at the hammond location as well in the past it’s weird how as an owner he doesnt acknowledge his customers. Anywhere i go if the owners in the house they usally are polite and acknowledge you with happy small talks of thankfulness) and when he got up and left he didnt say goodbye to his employees or thank them. He was the same way lasttime i saw him too. Anyway. The Italian beef was good not what i remember but it was fresh and a typical Italian beef. The cheese fries where not to good, fries were good but the cheese is very fake tasting overly processed cheese sauce) i was disappointed because i know something has changed about the food i ate. I been eating the same thing for years. ive been going to Zels since i was a kid riding my bike as a young-one to the East Chicago location i grew up over there) Im 53 now so ive eaten alot of Zels in my life. Maybe it was just a bad day for Zels so ill give them another try in acouple weeks and go visit the Hammond location. I have high hopes i always liked Zels. Cheers!"
