My son and I walked in on Saturday afternoon for lunch…read more 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

I went with my family there in the spring of 2025 for breakfast, the food is very average, I mean…read moreI can make some of this stuff at home better than this. I've only been there maybe once since then. The service was really good the waitress brought us our food right when it was ready took a little time but she was swamped. Ambiance was really strange nothing changed since Balyets was in that building. Its just ok.

You walk in to see a counter with seating for four people, high back, swivel chairs. There's a…read morediner menu letter board up on the wall, yellow with age, announcing the flavors of milkshakes and ice cream. It's from the 60s and probably hasn't changed since they put it up 65 years ago. There's a whiteboard on the back wall with the special for the day written out. Bacon egg and cheese omelette or a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on toast. Five dollars. The kind of place with a few locals sitting at a booth having their morning coffee, one of the waitresses offering Jim the last donut because they know he will want it. He accepts it. This is, in my mind, a classic American small town diner. The kind of place I grew up, eating in my hometown of 500 people. It's not high cuisine, there's nothing fancy about the food although I did come across a few things I had never seen before on the menu. Fried mush. Meat grits specials, like the scuttle butt and the chili Bob. An age old, but perfected recipe of eggs, meat, cheese, and a starch either potatoes ( homefries) or toast. The coffee is weak and not much flavor to it but, to be honest, it's exactly what you would expect in a place like this and there's something comforting about that. Honest, simple food made day and a day out, catering to the local crowd and a few roadway, travelers like myself who happen to come across it. There's a certain charm and depth to places like this that have been lived in day and day out by the same people for decades. For those like up rounded, there's the nostalgia and connection to the many other people having the same experience day after day in communities across the United States. Forgive me if I wax nostalgia can get a little sentimental here, but this morning's dining experience definitely elicited that for me. I hope you can find your own version of this sometime today or in the near future.

Service is excellent . The staff is all very polite and welcoming. The food is tasty and reasonably…read morepriced

It's my 700th review! High fives to all! Confetti dropping! Ahem...For my 700th review, I wanted it…read moreto be special. I decided to save it for a review of my favorite restaurant since moving to the area from Miami, Florida: Willow Bend Country Club. I first came to Willow Bend for lunch in December when I first traveled to Van Wert. I ate lunch with people from the company during the interview/recruitment process and I was impressed by the service and the delicious food. The fact that I got a social membership as part of my joining the company was a perk and certainly a reason why I started working for the company I am in now. I easily could have seen myself coming here to eat... place is nice... classy, and again the food is delicious! I have come a few times since then, leaving it as a place for special occasions including for when I found out I got the house I am currently living at. The waitresses and bar tenders are always friendly. Just love this place. I have eaten various items on this menu, I will focus on my favorites that I've had: 1) Asian Boneless Wings. I love wings, it's one of my favorite things to eat... but I am not a fan of boneless wings. I am a traditionalist and a bit of a snob when it comes to this. These wings, though, I will make an exception for my dislike of boneless wings. These wings which are breaded and covered in a sweet and spicy hoisin oriental sauce... is perfect. It expertly blends spicy and sweet so much, I don't care if they are boneless. 2) Baked Potato Soup. I love this kind of soup, and this is one of the better versions I've had. Especially good during a cold day! 3) Peach-Apple Glazed Pork Chop Ribeye. Another exception to my normal rules of food. I like pork chops with bone... I had boneless. These chops are so juicy... it doesn't matter! It's a bit sweet... almost too sweet for my taste but it just straddles that line... I could eat this over and over 4) 12 oz. Texas Ribeye. This is a big steak! It's a delicious, hearty-cut ribeye with a dried pepper and coffee rub seasoning, char-grilled to perfection... i normally can't finish a 12 oz... I did when I came here! I just couldn't put down my fork! Honorable mention: bread... allegedly made out of veggies? Waiter and manager didn't know which... still that's pretty good... and the bread was warm and soft... and with some butter.... mmmmm! I also feel I should mention that yes there is a golf course attached to this... haven't played and don't know how so I can't opine on that. Moreover, they do have events. I haven't been to one but I may attend the next one since they are bringing a comic... surf and turf dinner included in price. Willow Bend therefore is a great place to both eat and have some fun! I am super happy I am a member of such a wonderful country club! Never saw myself ever becoming a country club guy... but life has a way of surprising you! If you are in the area, join!

Amazing food, great staff, and cozy atmosphere. My suggestions would be to promote outdoor seating…read moremore, have a less formal/stuffy atmosphere in the "lounge" area, and open it up to the public (at least partially)!!!

My ex tried to tell me Orchard Tree was bad, he was so so wrong. I love their food and service! I…read morego as often as I can. Fair prices and wonderful food

Disappointing really. This was one of the last restaurants I ate in before the whole Covid…read moresituation happened. I heard a lot of good things... that this place was a locals hangout. Usually when that's the case, it's a great place to eat. Slow service... super slow service. Place is kinda dark for me. The food was bland and lack luster. I had the daily special on a Sunday which was Country Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and peppered white gravy. Gravy was the only thing with taste in the meal and unfortunate not enough was given. Mashed potatoes were cold. Only part of the meal I enjoyed was the Coca Cola I drank. Like I said, disappointing.

Fantastic. Wife had waffles and eggs, I had the Freight... liner? train? Freight-something. 'Twas…read moreperfect. Fried potatoes with onion, green pepper, cheese, sausage gravy and eggs on top (over-easy for me). See pic on this review. Coffee was fine. The well-lit, tight seating, and a fantastic view. We got a window seat, but even without that, I think the view is good. Service was good. Attentive.

The food? Ok... The service from the servers? SUCH A BAD ATTITUDE! The morning music? Really…read moreemotional, like breakup songs! NEVER COME HERE!

What an amazing gem Van Wert has with this place. I'll be honest, there are several places with…read moregreat food and this is one of them. I've tried their donuts which I bring to work and share with my team, and also their paninis. The one I like the most is the beef and cheese with chimichurry sauce...delicious! Also, a very well kept secret: they have their own sodas. I tried the Vanilla Cream soca and it was both refreshing and tasty. Enjoy!!!

Don't go if you want anything quick. Grilled chicken is good but tastes the same in all sandwiches.read more

I ABSOLUTELY recommend High Grounds! The food and drinks were delicious and the home town welcome…read moreis always fabulous!!!

What a great coffee shop! We stopped by because we were in Sidney and needed coffee. We both had:…read more Coffee. Latte with mocha flavoring. It hit the spot in one delicious way! Salad with turkey. I had honey mustard dressing and my SO had light Italian. A nice mix of greens, ripe tomatoes, carrots, onion and diced turkey. It was a nice lunch. Nice people, service was quick and friendly. As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Ok, rustic is part of the name, so know going in that is not a elegant eating establishment…read more Bologna sandwich with fries was on the special board, and I asked if it was fried. Answer: DEEP fried or grilled. Now I am intrigued. I had an eager look on my face, and I was assured, "Honey, deep fried is the way to go." I added an over-medium egg, cheese and mustard. The fries came out fast, and could have used another minute in the fryer for my preference. But they were krinkle cut which I always enjoy. And the paper boat held WAY more than I expected or needed. And then the sandwich arrived on a tiny paper. Unpretentious yet magnificent! The bologna edges had crisped to perfection. The mustard, egg yolk and American cheese blended to golden bliss as I enjoyed this sandwich. The server was very friendly to our table of obviously out-of-towners. I am pretty sure the staff knew all the other customers by name. I debated on the 5-star review, but the place is a dive bar with good food. So I would want others to come after me to know it isn't fine dining. Going in, knowing what to expect will give others a good chance of enjoying this establishment!

I got the Jumbo Breaded Tenderloin and Chicken Gizzards. Delish!!! And great service tooread more

I have had many cakes done here. They are wonderful! My daughter's wedding cake was over the top…read more Simple but elegant. They went out of their way to help me on short notice. We had many wonderful compliments on the taste. This baker is the best!

Amazing cakes with amazing flavors. Butterfly cake with cream cheese icing is my favorite. Did an…read moreawesome "casket" cake for my daughter when she graduated mortuary school.

In town working/driving through and this place popped up for somewhere to eat! This is amazing!…read moreGreat customer service all the ladies were so nice and the club Panini is amazing. If you don't know about this place or driving through! It's a must stop! Thank you!

Business is closed and another business exists in that building. Didn't visit that site. Went…read moreinstead to downtown Van Wert to a wonderful place named 133 Bistro. Would definitely recommend that place. The Gyro was great and the taco salad my husband had was delicious as well!!!