Welcome to BJ's Cafe Comfort Food & Catering
BJ's Cafe Comfort Food & Catering is a delightful family-owned restaurant serving heartwarming comfort food in Gary, IN. With a mission to provide quality meals at affordable prices, this cozy spot combines casual dining with homestyle cooking. The menu offers a variety of soul food selections, from perfectly seasoned shrimp and grits to sweet potato pie that simply melts in your mouth. BJ's caters to everyone, with options for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, ensuring a satisfying dining experience whether you're solo or with family. The relaxed, trendy atmosphere makes it a perfect stop for lunch or dinner, and it's definitely kid-friendly too.
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About
Located at 2935 W 15th Ave #2046 in Gary, BJ's Cafe Comfort Food & Catering is rooted in the neighborhood as a beloved source of hearty, affordable meals. The restaurant boasts a welcoming environment, perfect for family gatherings or a quick bite alone. With wheelchair-accessible features, BJ's ensures everyone can access its delicious offerings. The cafe's hours are generous, allowing diners to enjoy homestyle meals every day of the week. Fast service keeps patrons satisfied, and the dedicated team works hard to present fresh, hot food that looks as good as it tastes. Supported by a loyal local customer base, BJ's also holds a reputation as a great respite for tourists looking to experience authentic soul food in the area. Ample free parking simplifies visits, making this cafe an easy pick for lunch, dinner, or just a sweet treat. Families will appreciate the generous portions, and everyone leaves with a smile thanks to the friendly service that feels like home.
Location & Contact
Address
2935 W 15th Ave #2046, Gary, IN 46404, United States
Hotline
+1 219-487-5661
Working Hours
- SundayOpen
- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- SaturdayOpen
What People Say
Most Liked
Patrons rave about the generous portion sizes that guarantee you leave satisfied after every visit. The baked chicken and dressing emerges as a crowd favorite, with many proclaiming it to be the best in town. Those who indulge in the homemade sweet potato pie discover a decadent treat that turns into a must-have dessert. The Cajun shrimp and grits, seasoned impeccably and served with tender shrimp, is often described as heavenly. BJ's also excels in fast service, so even if you are in a hurry, enjoying quality comfort food is never a problem. Many guests keep returning, characterizing the cafe as a culinary gem in the Tolleston neighborhood that feels like family.
Most Disliked
Some visitors express a desire for quicker turnaround times on certain orders during the lunch rush. On rare occasions, food items may run out, especially the popular desserts like the rum cake, which can lead to disappointed guests. A few patrons find the takeout packaging for sides could be better to avoid mixing flavors before enjoying their meal. While the atmosphere is generally casual and relaxed, a small number of diners mention it can get a bit busy and noisy during peak hours. Parking might also be an issue on particularly busy days, but these minor inconveniences shouldn't overshadow the plentiful joys of dining at BJ's.
Reviews
Susan B.
Ordered the Cajun Shrimp and Grits. Heavenly! Seasoned wonderfully with many plump shrimp! Just ask for your sides to be packaged separately. The perfectly-cooked green's juices ran into the grits and changed their texture. But I still ate every bit😋
Charius A.
Excellent food and service. Food is fresh and piping hot. Dessert is delicious and food presentation impeccable! Portions are hefty as well!
Fran
The wait wasn’t long at all FOOD IS GREAT AND ITS BLACK OWNED!!!!! Open on Sunday only definitely will be returning.
Amelia C.
BJ's has the best baked chicken & dressing ever!! I can't tell you about anything else because this is so good, I haven't tried anything else! But I'm sure it's good too. And the sweet potato pie.....heaven!
Eric J.
Excellent food, friendly service. The turkey chops are absolutely delicious. The shrimp and grits melt in your mouth. Portion sizes are very good. Let BJ's Cafe be your weekend taste treat. And don't leave without dessert, cake or cobbler; can't go wrong. Great addition to the Tolleston neighborhood. The Holmes-Miller family does it again.
Wynetta T.
This was my first visit to my extended family owned business. The food was excellent in preparation and seasoning. I wish I had gotten more. I will definitely be getting more Sunday dinners there. I wish they were open during the week. I strongly recommend this restaurant for good soul food 😋.
Andria P.
OMG! I ordered the rum cake and dang near ate half of it myself, Melissa is very professional and passionate in her baking skills. The cake was sooo delicious and flavourful!! I will be ordering a cake every two weeks from this point forward!!