Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream — Restaurant in Lake Township

Lindy's Chili & Gerties Ice Cream was recommended to me by one of my colleagues, who came in for the evening eating a cup of ice cream. And as one that is always curious of what restaurants are in the West Lawn area, I asked him about it then immediately looked it up on Yelp resulting in me bookmarking it after scrolling through pictures shared. I vowed to visit the day of bookmarking it after viewing the chili bowl which had my interest along with the turtle sundae and banana split.

I have literally been at my internship site in the West Lawn - Ford City area for nearly 3 months and have driven past Lindy's every single time, but never noticed it because of its restaurant being hidden behind a run down building. It sits in the Ford City East shopping plaza next door to Richard J. Daley College. And Lindy's has well enough parking for the amount of customers it seats inside, which parking is far from being an issue.

Things that caught my eye immediately after walking in the door was its onsite ATM machine, stocks of junk food: chips, candy, cookies, candy bars, etc., its tiled floor (similar to inside of a bathroom), the stuffed animals hanging from the ceiling and its old school shake machine which reminded me of working at Steak 'n Shake during my junior high school years. And speaking of Steak 'n Shake, Lindy's has similar vibes yet smaller and does not serve breakfast items.

Other than taking notice of its tasty looking turtle sundae and banana split pictures on Yelp, its menu presented a number of sandwiches, appetizers, sundaes, ice cream, salads and burgers. For once, I ordered what I actually visited for, which was the chilli bowl w/ beans & macaroni and a serving of fries, which I have no complaints about the service and timeline I received my order.

My colleague recommended that I dined in versus ordering to go in order to get a bigger portion of food, which is understandable because regular sized bowls can differ in size than a to go container, so prior to visiting I made sure I had enough time to dine in before the restaurant closed. And then again, it makes for a better review because I can let my eyes wander and snap many pictures of the inner restaurant interior.

As for the food, I will say this! My taste buds were not disappointed because I satisfied them with the chili craving I had the day of my visit. And, the fries I ordered barely made it out of the parking lot with me because I munched on them in-between getting up from my seat to while driving on Pulaski.

Along with possibly ordering lunch with my colleagues, I anticipate returning to Lindy's because I would love to try one of their sundaes that caught my eye from pictures shared on Yelp; preferably the turtle sundae! I highly recommend this restaurant, and I hope this review assists you in any way.

*Be prepared because they take cash only, but does have an onsite...

I will not be visiting this location ever again, nor would I ever refer anyone to this location. I was in last night with my 3 children and was extremely disappointed. There were a few people in line ahead of us, when it came time for us to order, the cashier walked away from us without acknowledgment. We waited about 5min., while 3-4 employees worked around us without a word. My 10yr old son, said excuse me to one waiter at least 3 times to ask if they served chicken. He was told no, even though the menu and the couple sitting in the booth eating chicken wings clearly indicated that they do. The staff was rude, unprofessional, & the treatment felt racially motivated. We left hungry, but my children learned a lesson in not spending your hard earned money with people who don't appreciate it, or want it for...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Lindy’s Chili, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience! The customer service was truly outstanding. The staff was always checking in on us, ensuring we were comfortable and had everything we needed. They were attentive without being intrusive, which made our visit even more enjoyable.

Taking our orders was seamless, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu, offering helpful recommendations. Their warm and welcoming demeanor made us feel like valued guests from the moment we walked in.

The food was delicious, but the exceptional service is what truly stood out. I will definitely be coming back to Lindy’s Chili and will be recommending it to friends and family. If you're looking for a place with great food and a welcoming...