There's A Charming Cafe In Indiana That Serves The Best Fried Chicken And Seafood In The Midwest
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published August 11, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s a little-known restaurant in Indiana with roots to Chicago that every Hoosier needs to try. This charming cafe in Munster is known for some of the best chicken and seafood in the Midwest, and it’s about to become your new favorite place to dine.
Enjoy a simple setting and mind-blowing eats that are so good, you’ll want to tell everyone. Check it out:
Lees At Avia has a long history that goes back to 1959. It began as a Chicagoland restaurant that was opened by Italian immigrants from the town of Marositca, Italy.
The first location was opened on the east side of Chicago and the second was opened for the original owner's son in Calumet City. This son, Tom, is who bought the joint in Munster in 2016 and made it a fast-food paradise.
While most take their food to go, this adorable little diner is a lovely place to enjoy your meal. It features cafe seating, vintage decor, and rustic furnishings.
You'll want to take your time eating if you choose to dine inside. The amazing smells of food frying and the charming atmosphere will make this place feel like home.
Everything about the food here scream freshness. Lee's At Avia does just a few things, but they do them all very well. If you really love this food, you can even have the restaurant cater an event.
Fried chicken and seafood like perch, walleye, shrimp, and frogs legs are the main attractions here. Buy fish by the pound and chicken by the bucket. You'll also find several different types of pasta as well as starters and appetizers like mozzarella sticks, garlic bread, and coleslaw.
Roast chicken is also available at this charming cafe.
Lee's At Avia is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by for the best lunch or dinner of your life.
