The Homestead

"Nice atmosphere for something a little different. Food is good plus you can stock up on frozen soup and other items. It's a 2 1/2 hour drive from Fort Wayne but worth the drive."

"The Homestead is a nice local cafe & bakery with a small store as well. I gave it three stars because the cafe fell short at accommodating food allergies. Their menu online advertises "gluten-free options," and the cashier informed us that gluten-free buns are available for any sandwich. However, all sandwiches are prepared on the same surfaces and with the same equipment, so cross-contamination is almost a certainty. The only celiac-safe gluten free option is the salad bar, which was not exceptional by any means. The owners are obviously aware of the need for gluten-free (and other allergen) options, but fall short by not dedicating kitchen space for safe preparation. This seems like a small and rather inexpensive upgrade that could elevate the restaurant to a great option for allergen-sensitive patrons (other restaurants have no problem with this). Unfortunately, they are unaware or unwilling to accommodate in this regard. The homestead is situated in the middle of the I-65 corridor, and is one of the only local non-fast food restaurants between Merrillville and Lafayette that I would have given a chance to have gluten-free options. I was disappointed that the restaurant did not deliver on this expectation. In my opinion, this is a lost opportunity to have a good allergen-friendly option in a small town situated by a busy travel corridor. I am willing to give The Homestead another try, and will gladly raise my review to 5 stars if proper efforts are made to help people with food allergies feel comfortable eating at this restaurant. Another small thing is their posted hours seem to be in eastern-time, even though Remington is technically on central-time (cell phones will be on central time). Plan ahead if you are wanting to come in near closing time."

"My first time home in 20 years with enough time to stop for lunch. I was impressed with this place, couldn’t believe how much they have available in there, and the menu is amazing! I’ll definitely make it a point to visit again when I’m nearby!"

"Always fresh, always delicious! Update: also, we brought home a frozen stuffed pepper casserole. We just got the chance to enjoy it a couple days ago and it was delicious!!! Can't wait to come see you guys again!"

"Home-made food that tastes great! A fine local addition. Nice stop not too far off the interstate and you avoid the fast food chains!"