# Barbara's Specialty Bakery & Restaurant Home Cooking > Small bakery with southern-style home cooking offers unique baked goods like banana pudding cake and apple dumplings. Atmosphere feels like a hole in the wall with fresh cupcakes and hearty vegan options. Food comes pre-packed for takeout, focusing on comfort and tradition. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Barbara's-Specialty-Bakery-Restaurant-Home-Cooking - Address: 5284 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana, United States - Phone: +12198840774 ## What people say - "The food, especially the blueberry cake, was amazing." - "I really enjoyed the chicken lasagna." - "I found the cupcakes here to be amazing and fresh." ## Good to know - Vegan options are available, and portions are generous enough for two people. - The banana pudding cake is a staple and highly recommended by the owner. - Food is served in styrofoam takeout containers without utensils provided. - The owner specializes in down-home southern cooking with a Mississippi influence. - Parking is available nearby, but it may be limited during peak hours. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.