Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chesterton: 7:35 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (219) 921-0056 to confirm.
Location & directions
112 S 11th StChesterton, IN 46304
About Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders
Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is a pizza restaurant you'll find at 112 S 11th St in Chesterton, Indiana. It is one of 31 places to eat and drink we list in Chesterton. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 400 items across 49 sections, including FOOD - Pizza - 16", FOOD - Pizza - 12", FOOD - 16", FOOD - 12", and FOOD - The Bomb. Listed prices range from $0.10 to $24.50, with a typical item around $6.75. Menu highlights include 16" Build Your Own Pizza, 12" Build Your Own Pizza, and 16" Build Your Own Pizza.
You can visit for outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (219) 921-0056 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pizza Restaurant · Italian
- Address
- 112 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
- Phone
- (219) 921-0056
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday)
- Menu
- 400 items · $0.10–$24.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for pizza restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders’s weekday schedule with 258 other pizza restaurants in Indiana. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 67 hours a week, 17 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 94% of pizza restaurants in Indiana open on Sundays, and Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is one of them.
Compared with 258 other pizza restaurants in Indiana that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for pizza restaurants in Indiana
Based on 52 menus with 4,367 priced items from pizza restaurants in Indiana, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.40 and $16.50.
At Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders the median listed price is $6.75, lower than the typical $9.99 for pizza restaurants in Indiana.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Pizza | 38% | $10.99 |
| Stromboli | 37% | $8.50 |
| Breadsticks | 35% | $4.99 |
| Garlic Bread | 31% | $4.99 |
| Boneless Wings | 29% | $9.99 |
| French Fries | 29% | $3.25 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 25% | $8.03 |
| Bbq Chicken | 25% | $18.25 |
Calculated from 52 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Italian (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Cafes & Coffee (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is the only pizza restaurant within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Little Caesars, 1.2 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDairy Queen< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Jimador 50.4 mi
- ItalianLia's Bella Cucina0.6 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeRed Cup Cafe & Deli0.7 mi
- AmericanThe Port Drive-In0.8 mi
What to expect at a pizza restaurant
Pizza is one of America’s most popular meals and comes in strongly regional styles: thin, foldable New York slices; deep-dish and tavern-style thin crust in Chicago; square, crispy-edged Detroit pies; coal-fired New Haven “apizza”; and Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven in about 90 seconds. Most pizzerias offer dine-in, takeout and delivery, and many sell by the slice.
What to order
- Plain cheese or margherita – the simplest way to judge crust, sauce and cheese
- A house specialty pie – usually the combination the owners are proudest of
- Garlic knots – a cheap, shareable East Coast staple
- Wings – many pizzerias double as wing spots
Good to know
- Calling the restaurant directly for delivery or pickup often costs less than ordering through a third-party app.
- Large pies are usually the best value per slice; leftovers reheat well in a dry skillet.
- Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest delivery nights – order early or expect longer waits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders open on Sunday?
Yes, Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders located?
Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is located at 112 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304.
What is the phone number of Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders?
You can call Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders at (219) 921-0056.
Does Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders?
The typical price range at Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.10 to $24.50.
Does Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders take reservations?
Yes, Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders accepts reservations.
Is Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders open late?
Yes – Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders. Nearby options include Dairy Queen (< 0.1 mi), El Jimador 5 (0.4 mi), and Lia's Bella Cucina (0.6 mi).
Are there other pizza restaurants near Val's Famous Pizza & Grinders?
None within a mile. The closest is Little Caesars, 1.2 mi away.
How much do pizza restaurants in Indiana cost?
Based on 52 menus with 4,367 priced items from pizza restaurants in Indiana, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.40 and $16.50.
