My son and I walked in on Saturday afternoon for lunch We sat at the counter and after a few minutes ordered My son had the mushroom and Swiss burger with coleslaw fries and side of onion rings I had the 133 bistro burger fries and coleslaw Food arrived fresh and hot To our surprise the fries were crisp and not a soggy greasy mess They hamburgers were tasty hot and also not a greasy mess the toppings were fresh tasting with crunchy lettuce and pickles firm tomatos The coleslaw tasted homemade with no heavy aftertaste All the staff was friendly and not over bearing on how things were during our meal The inside is well done not over crowded with tables or decorations We will stop by again when we are in town read more

Ample portions, good and friendly service, homemade food. Back-home ambiance to the place, feels like a step back in time. Dined here while visiting my grandparents and mother. It's one of their favorite local spots. read more

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The service was great! Food came out pretty quickly and was really good! Dining area is clean and bright. We will definitely stop again when passing through. I got the Sunrise Special. read more

both husband and I were served cold french fries. The steak tasted like they bought it from a parking lot from a truck that sells frozen steak. The waitress never came over and asked how our mmeal was only to bring us the bill. There was only maybe six customers in there and a few waitresses so that wasn't the reason why she didn't get to our table. ive tried it 4 times since they've been open thinking each yr might get better but it hasn't read more

Great diner feel, casual dining, homecooked meals. Friendly attentive staff. Our go to.for breakfast.

We were traveling through town and decided to get some lunch and found this place. It was recommended to us by the owner of an antique store nearby. One thing that we noticed right away it was very clean! The servers they were all very nice and chatted with us. Lots of locals it seemed and the food was good not amazing. Good place to take the family! read more

Food and service were perfect! Burger with fries for lunch was delicious. Great atmosphere. read more

133 Bistro - My 1931 Model A in front, black and white looks historic! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Van Wert, Ohio

To be fair I arrived just 30 minutes before 133 Bistro was to close, but being only one of three tables in the restaurant I figured things could be good. The server was friendly enough and attentive, but beyond that and being in the former home of Bayleat's Coffee Shop there isn't much good to report. The food was bland and very portion controlled. The price was $9.99 for just the Taco Skillet and toast. It would have been very fair if the food was anywhere near decent. It was not. If you want to reminisce about the former Bayleat's this might be the place to go. The ambiance is very similar. Unfortunately, nothing else is. read more

Atmosphere is all you can ask for the staff genuinely great the gravy was disappointing and biscuits was not even frozen good they could buy frozen biscuits from the grocery store and have better biscuits gravy same those are easy to make for real read more

Quaint old place located right next to a court house built in 1874. Service was excellent and food was exactly what we wanted. A perfect stop if you are on an adventure and want to check out the town of Van Wert. read more

I first came to 133 Bistro, two days after I moved from Miami, Florida to Van Wert, OH. I was down and depressed... had to deal with a bunch of things before the move, leaving everything I knew behind and not celebrating my birthday all took an emotional toll on me. I was also exhausted from all the packing. Finally, I was getting tired of the fast food as I had been living in a hotel a few days before I came up here and now was living in a hotel. I needed a good meal badly... and I got it. Shop is located where Balyeats used to be. Restaurant was around for forever and really was a historical place for the town. The company I worked for actually bought the sign for Balyeats and restored it and it now is located in our Cafeteria area. Anyway, I digress. It is located in downtown Van Wert right next to the Van Wert County Common Pleas Courthouse, which is an absolutely beautiful courthouse. I walked in and it just has this hometown diner feel to it. You are always warmly greeted, and even though this place was packed, we were ushered into a table at the far end of the restaurant. I have since been in here quite frequently and can say it is always packed by locals and u never wait more than a few minutes to find a table. We quickly got some coffees and placed our orders. My brother and I both got meat lovers omelettes with home fries and toast, while my mother got some sunny side up eggs, sausage patties and pancakes. We also ordered some biscuits and gravy for the table. Food was delicious! Biscuits and gravy certainly warmed me up (it's been non-stop cold here), the eggs, home fries and other items were perfectly done. I have since switched to French fries once I realized that's an option because I prefer it. I have had lunch a few times including one day I had a chicken sandwich and some chili! The chicken sandwich was pretty good, the chili was better. Like I said, it's cold here... been weeks of nothing but 30 or lower and it's hard on this Ex South Florida guy. The chili was thick and flavorful, may not be the best I have had but it was darned good... could use a bit more kick to it. I like spicy foods. This has become my go to restaurant in town... and it's probably the same for the rest of the town. So glad I came in to this place, after my first meal it certainly brought a smile to my face. read more

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Food was decent, staff inattentive. Waitress was terrible. Had to literally ask for all basics. Refill on coffee, ketchup, teaspoon. Kids meal was good. Up charged for onion rings and there was only 7 of them. Overall Not badly priced. May try it again. Give them another chance. Sorry though really posted negative review because of service. read more

Great little dinner love eating here at lunch time though it does get a little busy some days because all the county employees like to eat here. Good food for reasonable prices. read more

Sunday mornings are busy, but we were seated quickly. The place is clean and bright. Waitress was friendly and attentive. The Greek Omelette was amazing. I think Gyro Omelette would be a more apt description. Gyro meat, tomato, onion, and feta cheese in an omelette with tzatziki sauce to top, fried potatoes, and rye toast. Wonderful! read more

133 Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Van Wert, Ohio

This may just be the cutest restaurant in Van Wert. We walked in at lunch to a very long line, but quickly learned the counter is first come, first serve. The menu has a great selection and the service is impeccable. From the time we ordered to receiving our food was quicker than a fast food restaurant - and much better! Everything was freshly made and hot! This place seems to be the local go to and I can see why. It is very inviting and located in a cute downtown area. WIll definitely be going back next time I am through that way! read more

This restaurant took over a very well established diner that was a staple in town. Had the opportunity to meet one of the owners which works at the diner. The food was good. The prices were great. The restaurant was fairly noisy. And the waitress running around quickly clanging dishes and stuff added to the nose level. Over all great little place for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Newer place to eat in downtown Van Wert offering only breakfast and lunch. They have done a lot to the interior to brighten up the space and give it a more modern feel. For breakfast they offer many signature dishes, like: omelettes, skillets, waffels, and pancakes. All the portions are large and seemed very fresh. The staff was very nice and we're almost offering coffee too much (if that is possible). We only had two issues with our visit. First, the booster seats are very old and the grippers are worn down, combined with being too large for the seats spells disaster. Our daughter took a fall out if it in under 5 minutes. Second, there were a few pieces of ice that had something inside them. This was only in one cup, but still a bit gross. Overall a good place to eat, but offers some room for improvement. read more

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Very much a small town feel. Everyone knows everyone. Food is average. Went for breakfast, most tables full, but didn't wait more than a couple minutes to be seated. Of note, they don't explain it (not realizing we aren't from here) but they don't give you your bill at the table. You just walk to the register and they check you out. Interested to try their lunch menu. While I know it's under new ownership, I wish that they had local art and design, as opposed to random NYC pictures. read more

This is a staple of Van Wert's courthouse square. A nice classic old school diner with is with a classic food menu to boot. I had the Patty milk and beef and barley soup. The soup was very hearty with a lot of stuff in it. A little salty for me but I finished the whole bowl so can't complain too much. The Patty melt was large and not as greasy as you get in some places so that was a win. I sat at the counter and service was pretty quick wick even though they had several other people in the restaurant and only appeared to have 2 waitresses for everyone, comma so I would absolutely go back there. read more

Awesome food. Quick service. Friends staff. I had the chicken salad, my husband had the meat lovers scrambled. Definitely recommend!

This was a surprise find in a rural historic Indiana town of Van Wert. Very clean and spacious with a cheerful greeting and considerate efficient service. A large variety of creative menus choices including deep fried cauliflower with a kick. Highly recommend. read more

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An old diner turned bistro with a Greek flair. Great quality food, great selections, and huge portions and a reasonable price. Only open for breakfast and lunch at this point. Come hungry! read more

Great food, great service. We came for breakfast and I was shocked at the options available on the menu. The prices were fair and the food tasted great. The Greek-style omelette was a surprise and quite delicious. If you haven't been there, you should give them a try!!! read more

Food is delicious and serving sizes are good. Service from the wait staff is always excellent. Soup is outta this world

Great food and great service. We will be back soon. The place was packed on a Saturday and they handled it very well. We drove up from Coldwater just to have breakfast and see their new dog park. I highly recommend it ! read more

133 Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Van Wert, Ohio

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This place is so special to me. My boyfriend and I became official here. We try and come every Saturday morning, but sometimes life gets in the way. We dined in Krys' section this morning, and the service was as phenomenal as ever. shes sweet, kind, and has always been an amazing waitress, tending to our few special requests. the food is always hot, and tastes homemade. service is fast, and right the first time around. thanks for auch amazing service, Bistro 133 read more

He Said: Breakfast is critical on a road trip and 133 showed up on our hunt. I definitely appreciate the number of locals here, like neighbors hanging out ("See you next Friday!"), but at the same time we felt welcomed. I ordered the one-egg plate and a side of corned beef hash, but declined the toast. I must have mis-communicated because I did not get the potatoes I expected. End of the world? Not even close. It's just what happened and because we were moving along toward Virginia so I wasn't going to complain. And to be clear: she only charged me for an egg and the hash. Oh, the hash: I'm sure it was from a can. Too bad. I'd go back, but I wouldn't go here for the hash. She Said: He and I were traveling through Ohio and in desperate need of breakfast. Experience had taught us that there wasn't much from which to choose once we got past Van Wert, so we were happy to find 133 Bistro along the way. I didn't want to be miserably full for the remaining 6 hours of our drive, so I ordered a breakfast sandwich with bacon and scrambled eggs on an English muffin with American cheese. It was fine. I'd guess the English muffin was warmed on the grill (I prefer it toasted), but the bacon was the perfect crispiness. The scrambled eggs were okay, and the cheese was present, but not melted and gooey (which I prefer). All of the ingredients are subject to preferences, and I didn't articulate any specifics, so I'm not complaining--just letting you know that if you have preferences, be sure to speak up! There were a few different hot tea choices, and the standard black tea was fine. A larger mug would have been nice, but the smaller size ensured my tea didn't get cold. The service was great, and the local vibe was pleasant. All the other customers seemed to know each other, and there were plenty of families hanging out. All in all, 133 Bistro isn't the best breakfast place I've ever visited, but it filled my belly. Potty Points: Three out of Five. Clean and serviceable! read more

I absolutely love the bistro! Cheap and Excellent tasting food. Superb service! Justin is my favorite server. He is always on top of it. And your food is out within minutes of ordering, even on a busy Sunday after church. 10/10 every time! read more

Stopped in when I was in town for work from Akron. Good food, friendly staff, and a good environment.

Deeeeelicious!!!! 10/10 service was super quick and the food is delicious! And the coffees good and fresh which is a good plus!! A great place to go for breakfast or lunch and everyone loves it! I got waffles and they were soooo good and also quite artsy! read more

133 Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Van Wert, Ohio

Visiting from out of town and was looking for a local place and came because of yelp recommendation. A great diner with good country food and breakfast. The burger was great and my boyfriends breakfast was also good. We will come back read more

Had a good brunch on our travels North for Christmas, so decided to stop for lunch on our way home. The food and service were great. They even sent us home with extra soup they had made. What service! read more

The Bistro looks great since they revamped the location to make it look clean and bright, while still retaining the charm and history of the location. Service is always quick and friendly, and everything I've had had been delicious. The corned beef hash is my favorite! read more

Good food, fast service, clean and friendly people. Nice neighborly small town atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Best food in Van Wert, hands down. Old fashioned and right on Main Street. Super friendly people . Insane amount of food for the price

We stopped here on our way to the east coast. We go through van wert frequently but this is the first time we've stopped for a meal. Nice local restaurant...food is good and plentiful at a reasonable price. Eat quickly and leave or sit around and talk. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly folks. read more

Stopped in on our way to a basketball tournament in Indiana. The food was great and well priced for my family of 5 . It happened to be my youngest birthday and or waitress surprised us with a candle in his breakfast skillet. She asked everyone there to sing him Happy Birthday. Thought that was a nice personal touch. Will definitely come back! read more

This was the first time I've been to Van Wert, Ohio. We needed a quick place to eat and found this Local dinner downtown VanWert. It was a nice, pleasant and reasonable place to eat. The food was fresh, the hosts were young, professional and pleasant. The food was great! Would have loved to try their homemade pies but we're headed to Amish Country and didn't want to overdo it, so I got a salad. Took a couple of bites and decided to give 133 Bistro a review. Would highly recommend! Appears they're only open for Breakfast and Lunch, so don't miss out. This place appears to be a great place to eat for the locals. read more

133 Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Van Wert, Ohio

Best breakfast in town, good selection of items and well executed. I'm happy to see someone else trying to make a go of it in this iconic spot, I hope it takes off. The biscuits and gravy are delicious! read more

We love love love this place. Updated menu, clean, food is great. Nice to have an alternative for breakfast and lunch. I will contrive to eat there. Service is right on. read more