About Our Place
Our Place in Brook, Indiana earned a devoted tenderloin following in Newton County with a hand-pounded, hand-breaded pork tenderloin sandwich that one reviewer said came closer to topping their all-time list than anything except their personal number one — and flatly called it better than Jonesy's. In a state where those comparisons mean something, that's a serious claim.
The tenderloin here was a large sandwich built the traditional Indiana way: tenderize, pound it out, dip, bread, straight into the fryer. The seasoning was distinctly savory and well-salted, with a light, crispy exterior that reviewers raved about. At $13 with fries — or two large tenderloins, two drinks, and an order of breaded mushrooms for $33 — it was a strong value for the quality. The owner, a Registered ER nurse by background, made a habit of coming around to tables personally to check on guests. That kind of hospitality left an impression.
The broader menu included onion rings, mushrooms, dipping sauces, and a rotating daily special. The space on West Main Street in Brook was a charming old bank building repurposed into a family-run dining room — exactly the kind of place that anchors a small town.
Unfortunately, Our Place closed permanently in January 2026 after the owners couldn't sustain reliable staffing. Reviewers who were there near the end described the place as slammed right up until the final days — the demand never went away, only the help to meet it. The owners left with nothing but gratitude for the Brook community and the customers who made it run.
This listing is preserved as a record of what Our Place was. For anyone exploring the Newton County and northwest Indiana tenderloin scene, it's a reminder of what a great small-town spot looks like — and what the region lost when it closed.