MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WLS) -- It's time for Dishing with Diane where you - the viewer nominate your favorite locally owned breakfast diner and we highlight them!

Your suggestion this week brings us to Merrillville, Indiana, home of Sophia's Famous Pancakes.

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Sitting just off of I-65 Sophia's is easy to find and even easier to fall in love with. From the warm welcome of longtime staff, to the hot food coming out of the kitchen, here you feel right at home.

"When you're here you feel like you are part of their family," customer Chris Parsons said. "We come here what, we come here two three times a week."

We sit down with owner Bill Lalezas- this former Union Electrician left his position to join his father full-time in the restaurant

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