Timbrook Kitchens

I love this place! Everything is fresh, homemade and unique. They have different specials everyday so I follow their facebook to keep up. This place is well hidden on Ridge road but if you turn in to the lot directly across from the big Strack and Van Til sign you will find it. Check out their facebook

Great little place! We ordered quite the variety of items off the menu and everything tasted really good. We had 2 different quiches, 2 different savory pastries and 2 different sweets. They also serve intelligentsia coffee which was a plus. Try it out– you won’t be sorry!

An exceptional place to eat, with an interesting menu. Prices are incredibly good for what you get.
I didn’t know about Timbrook until coming across the reviews on Unilocal.Glad I did and hope to extend the benefit.
The place has a range of sandwiches, panini, quiche-​like pies, soups, deserts like key lime chocolate-​peanut butter, etc. Soups of the day are very diverse: Asian vegetable, curry-​cauliflower. Some vegetarian.
The menu changes throughout the week, so every combination isn’t available every day. But that’s OK, it’s fun to see what’s offered.
Also, they serve Intelligentsia Coffee, which normally is only available at coffee houses.
A hidden jewel and I’m glad I found it. It’s in a somewhat obscure strip mall area, which explains why it took me so long. The guy working there the day I went was super nice, which is always a plus.
Just go there.

I usually have little good to write about our dining experiences, but oh joy, this is one of those places I can’t think of enough good things to say. O.K., I’ll start by saying this was our first visit to this hidden gem. The best directions I can give those of you who haven’t discovered Timbrook Kitchens are to go west from Calumet or Hohman Avenue and when you see the CHEAP CIGARETTES sign on your right, and the Strack & VanTil on the left, turn right into the strip mall. It’s next to the vacuum cleaner dealer.
Now for the good part. Our host and the owner greeted us immediately and asked what can I make for you? We told him we were first timers so we needed to peruse the menu… no need, because he read practically the entire menu and explained many details not written on the chalkboard. We both chose the fantastic bargain $ 10.00 lunch (which thoughtfully includes tax and a beverage, but sadly, no unflavored tea) I had the tomato soup, corned beef/​Reuben (after all, it was St. Patrick’s Day!) and peanut butter pie. My companion ordered the same soup, with the bacon, lettuce, and tomato on brioche. We chatted with the chef/​host/​owner while he prepared our meals. This is NOT fast food, folks, so expect a little wait while the magic happens. Let me say that canned tomato soup is probably my least favorite soup, but this was so far from it, I would eat it every day. Only the rather large pieces of tomato were a bit unappetizing, but easily picked out, and barely detracted from the deliciousness of the ample servings. My «Reuben» sans cheese was one of the best I’ve had. When he explained how he cures, cooks, trims, and chops the corned beef, I understood
companion also was very happy with her sandwich, which she ordered with crispy bacon. So often, when she asks for this, it does not arrive anywhere near crispy. This thick, flavorful bacon was as crisp as any I’ve seen (and tasted in my soup!) When we arrived, another diner was raving about the strawberry cream cheese pie for dessert, so my companion ordered it, and proceeded to polish off the entire large piece. My peanut butter with chocolate topping had a very light peanut butter filling, almost like a mousse’. I could not finish the last couple of bites but trust me, it will not go in the bin. It’s in our refrigerator and the memories of Timbrook Kitchens will remain for much longer than it will last!

I like this place a lot. Good food and coffee and the owner is very nice. The menu has been different every time I have gone in and every pie I have had has been delicious. I wish that they would extend their hours so I could give them six stars.

Sandwich was good. I was not a fan of the pulled pork chili, I think mostly because of the beans. It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t impressive. Good conversation with the owner. I was the only one in the place at the time. Definitely a hole the wall type of place. Using Unilocal to find the place it was still very difficult for me to find. I drove by the strip mall twice.

Enjoyed this new find. Great food. Fresh. The portions were just right. Good coffee. I’ll be back.

This place is a gem! My husband and I tried the apple pie, a blueberry scone, and coffee — all were incredible. All bakery items are made from scratch in house. Service was extremely friendly. Can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

After passing it by a million times, I finally stopped in. They have very dark sunshades on the windows that make it difficult to tell if they are open at a glance. It does not look very inviting. But upon entering I was promptly greeted by the owner. He was very friendly and informative. Since it was morning I decided to try a couple of pastries. The strawberry cheese Danish ($ 2) was delectable. Crispy and flaky and brimming with filling. The blueberry buckle ($ 2) was a miss for me, flavors were good and it was full of whole fresh berries, which I love, but it was pretty dry. Of course once I paired it with a cup of Joe it went down much more pleasantly. The space itself is, well, odd. Is very small and dim as expected from the outside. But the weird part to me was no real display case. Just 3 sheet pans on the counter and a sliding door cooler off to the back that makes me unsure if it’s for customers or staff. Despite the exhaustive list of pies, it is hard to swoon over baked goods if you can’t see their golden bubbly deliciousness. I think they would benefit greatly from a glass display counter/​case. All in all nice to see something independent and original in the area and I’ll definitely stop in again to try some of their notable pies.

Went here with my 8 year old daughter for lunch. BLT on brioche was terrific, as was the Asian slaw. My daughter had a little quiche, and she polished it off.
Service was helpful, price for lunch, including soda and ground-​to-​order Intelligentsia coffee, was $ 13.50.
Delicious, relatively healthy homemade fare for the price of fast-​food? Count me in.

My Turkey Panini Sandwich was amazing! The best sandwich I have ever had! I’m going back for delicious pies!

Love this place! We go once a week to stock up on breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. All items heat up great even 5 – 7 days later. Everything he makes is delicious and fresh. The cinnamon rolls are out if this world. His pies are all great. The peach pie is probably best pie I’ve ever had. And his key lime is as good as any in south Florida. We love his savory pies for dinner. Breakfast at the café is also great!

I’m happy to say that Chris the owner of this cute bakery-​café isn’t shy about his product! Not only was everything we ordered fresh and delicious, it was creative! The banana cheesecake was the bomb! Everything on the menu sounds so yummy. Can’t wait to go back and try some more, next time some of his savory pies. Thanks Chris for taking the time to get to know us. We will see you soon

Just finished our lunch from Timbrook and it was very good. That would be our third trip here since our first visit a week ago!
Today we had Crab Nixon Pie, turkey meatloaf panini, spinach and Kerry gold cheddar croissant (with ham), chicken artichoke pie, and corn chowder.
We have also tried the bacon cheddar hash brown pie, salmon dill havarti pie, mushroom feta pie, croissant-​wrapped kielbasa, spinach feta pie, potato soup, strawberry cream cheese pie, and key lime pie.
Everything has tasted incredible. Savory and sweet, there are no misses so far on the menu — all hits. If we were to nitpick, we like our soup thicker, but the flavors were bold and tasty.
And we have at least half the menu to try yet, with new items to look forward to.
Customer service is outstanding. Pay by credit or debit card and get your receipt via email.
Fill up your loyalty card and get free items! It won’t take long if you are like us!

Timbrook was a delightful gem to stumble upon on route to St. Joseph MI from Chicago. My boyfriend and I were looking for a quick lunch, and decided to come here after seeing the good reviews. We walked in and had a warm greeting from the shop owner, Chris, who walked us through his entire menu.
We both got the $ 10 lunch deal (which included a main item, a side, a dessert and a drink!) – so for both us us paying only $ 20 total, we ended up with two pieces of savory pie (chicken artichoke, and feta spinach!), two pieces of sweet pie (strawberry cream, and chocolate peanut butter – mmm!), one HUGE turkey panini, a cup of soup (with all kinds of yummy things in it), a hearty portion of asian slaw, and two drinks.
The portions were super generous, but most importantly, DELICIOUS! We talked with Chris about about his pies and other items, and it’s clear he has a passion for food – keeping up on trends and experimenting with ingredients that you’d find in big cities. My boyfriend and I are from DC, and travel to other cities often, so that sets a high bar with food!

We found our go to place for pies in Northwest, IN!!! We met the owner, Chris, and had a fantastic time chatting it up, drinking gourmet coffee and enjoying chocolate pecan pie! They also have salads, sandwiches, breakfast pies and savory pies, like Crab Nixon! This place is a must visit if you are within 30 minutes of Munster! Call before hand to make sure they have what you want. When it is gone, it is gone!

Can’t believe it’s taken this long for me to write a review. I LOVE THIS PLACE! Came across Timbrook Kitchens while visiting my boyfriend’s family. An assuming place from the outside leads into a lovely oasis once you walk in. EVERYTHING on the menu is fantastic and you can tell it’s made with lots of love and care. From the custom savory and sweet pies and pastries, we had at least one of everything and we even took some to-​go. Seriously, they give the places in New York City a run for their money. Be sure to stop in and say hello to Chris and Tony! I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

This place is a true Munster Gem! Everything is premium quality and very delicious! The menu is full of creative options (Greek pot pie) Not to mention they brew Intellegentsia coffee! More places should model this type of quality and deliciousness this place offers to their customers!

This is the most shockingly upscale bakery in ALL of northwest Indiana. And if you’re one of those people who says «that’s not saying much», well, I kinda agree. But seriously, the attention to the food here is phenomenal. The pies (both sweet and savory kinds) have the richest, flakiest crust I’ve ever had. I had an individual nutella cheesecake dessert with a popcorn (!!) crust. Most of the menu items are similarly unique.
The menu seems to change quite often. Whole pies get quite expensive, but the prices for individual slices isn’t too much more than Baker’s Square, and there’s just no comparison. I hope this guy sticks around!

I first tried Timbrook Kitchens at the Munster farmer’s market. Now that the market is done for the year my partner and I will be making a visit to the storefront our Sunday morning tradition, because we are not willing to give up our weekly dose of delicious savory pies. Some highlights:
Breakfast hand pies with hash brown crust. I especially love the bacon cheddar pie (as does everyone else, it seems, since it sells out very quickly). The sausage one is also very good. There are other varieties, all of which sound delicious, but I can’t remember them because all I ever pay attention to is that bacon pie!
Savory mini hand pies. Smoked salmon and dill and ham and cheddar are the two that come to mind. I believe there is one with crab.
Full-​sized savory pies with phyllo dough. You can get just a slice of these (but you should probably get more than one). The buffalo chicken is delicious. I’m also always eyeing the feta spinach one, although I haven’t gotten it.
There are also, of course, sweet pies. I’m not much of a sweets person, but I did try the Butterfinger pie and I couldn’t stop eating it. There is a dark chocolate pecan pie that I’d really like to try.
Their pies are always rotating. They have soup at the shop. I had rosemary tomato, and it was probably the best tomato soup I’ve ever had (even if I was nursing a burnt tongue the rest of the day).
I don’t know why savory pies aren’t more popular in this country, but I do know that I’m glad to live near this place.