Crimson House Cafe

We went here after work on the recommendation of a consultant we worked with over the weekend…read more It was on our way back to our hotel, and not far off the highway. We enjoyed the extensive selection of soups and N.A. and regular beer. The grilled cheese is so good. Highly recommend it. You must get the sticky pudding...fo not miss it. It's so good!

My wife and I were visiting the James Dean museum in Fairmont on a nice sunny Saturday. The owner…read moreof the museum (Lenny) suggested driving a few miles north to Payne's for lunch. It's a few minutes off the highway, but certainly doesn't feel like you're in Gas City, IN. It looks like they added on an outdoor space recently. Nothing too extravagant, but nice enough for lunch. A nice younger man took care of us on the patio. The menu was quite eclectic and unique. The tortilla chips and cold bean dip was a great way to start. Both our soups were fantastic....cheddar cheese for one and leek soup the other. Fish and chips hit the spot and apparently a fan favorite. My wife had the club sandwich of GF bread. Great little local spot if you're ever in the area.

Whimsical Stonehenge

Toffee Sticky Pudding

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The Friendly Fox

4.3(209 reviews)

11.5 mi

When in Fort Wayne this is my go to place. The food is delicious and the vibe is pleasant.read more

One of the worst experiences I've had in a long time. Lacey, who was working the night shift and is…read morealso a team lead, was beyond unwelcoming and disrespectful. After spending over $100, not including the tip, I expected much better service. She wouldn't even look at me when I was speaking to her and created an unwelcoming, hostile environment from start to finish. Given her leadership role, I found this especially disappointing because team leads help set the standard for customer service. I do not recommend this place. If you're looking for great service and good food, I'd recommend going to The Deck instead.

Inside counter

Drop the Beet Salad

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Ophelia’s

4.5(103 reviews)

14.3 mi

We had such a good meal at Ophelia's! I ordered the grain bowl and it was delicious. I substituted…read morethe yogurt dressing for a vinaigrette and got it on the side, and it was perfect that way. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was wanting. The girls really enjoyed their meals too! I included photos of everything we ordered with the descriptions under each picture so you can see what everyone had. Such a cute spot and a really enjoyable meal. We would definitely come back!

The food was really good, I had their sweet potato pancakes and they were amazing! Their matcha &…read moreespresso drinks are also really good. The staff were very nice, patient (we were a big group), and quick as well. The restaurant is really cute! I love the pink booths and that they have an upstairs as well. Would love to come back the next time I'm in town. Also hopefully they decided to sell merch, their pink sweaters the employees wear are super cute!

Seating Area at Ophelia's

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Burnt honey rosemary latte

Arbor

4.0(49 reviews)

13.7 mi

The Arbor Restaurant is located in The Bradley Hotel in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. We had our…read morebreakfast here while at a convention. Service is excellent, food is delicious, ambience beautiful. My only complaint is that the coffee was lukewarm as it is dispensed out of a pump dispenser and not a heated pot. They have a breakfast brisket that is very delicious.

Great brunch spot. Loved that it was open on a Sunday! We got the brisket hash which was amazing,…read morethe ricotta pancakes which are flavorful and sweet but not TOO sweet, the apple pie chai which is pretty sweet but delicious and the Bradley iced coffee which was delicious! Definitely recommend!

Pancakes lemon ricotta

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Pistachio cheesecake with honey drizzle

Proximo

4.3(327 reviews)

13.6 mi

got brunch a few times here and it's always delicious! They are super friendly and welcoming, we…read moredidn't do a reservation and just walked in. It was a little slow, they had open seats at the bar but we got a table for two! I ordered a traditional breakfast and my boyfriend ordered breakfast tacos. The papas bravas with the cheese sauce is fantastic ! 10/10. Banana bread was a little burnt on the bottom but was still super flavorful and soft on the top.

The breakfast came out hot and fresh. The gravy and eggs had a good flavor on the skillet. The…read morebacon was a bit chewier than I would have liked. The banana bread was good and we enjoyed the sauce. The server was quick to take our order but not really quick to come back and check on us. We were done eating before he had come back out. It was pretty dead in the restaurant. There was only 3 tables total. The music and decor were enjoyable .

Inside view

Chicken pesto

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Tuna entree

The Country Post

4.1(38 reviews)

18.8 mi

Solid, no-frills eating spot…read more Great food at reasonable prices. Perfectly fine atmosphere. Service was acceptable.

There food,waitresses & atmosphere spectacular!! We've been going there for years now, they have…read moregreat deals on meals

Blueberry pancakes and sausage

Wednesday special. Swiss steak with 2 sides.

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The Bluebird Restaurant

4.3(104 reviews)

11.1 mi

We went on Father's Day. Super busy. Staff did a good job keeping things moving. Food was…read moreexcellent. Lots of selections.

Good food. Good service. A really good breakfast place. A bit out of the way, but worth it…read more Recommend.

Chocolate chip waffle!

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Rune

4.5(27 reviews)

12.3 mi

Love Rune! Food menu is exquisite, the service is great, the vibes are right. Incredible for a…read morequick escape from everything here in Fort Wayne. Can't recommend it enough!

Love the farm to table experience. The menu is always changing and has interesting…read morecombination/flavors. The skewers were very good, personally enjoyed the steak ones more than chicken. Fried carrot pakora was delicious! Highly recommend trying. The radish dish was ok, has a strange aftertaste but the fried capers were good. The pastas were both flavorful with homemade noodles. We went during happy hour, which is a great deal. A bit expensive if you don't go during happy hour. The beet spice cake was warm, flavorful and the syrup on top you could drink! Our server was very friendly and accommodating. Can get quite cold in there as the main doors opens directly into the space. Love the idea of the community table too.

Dining room

Beef Cheek

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Cheers!

Penny Drip

4.3(76 reviews)

13.7 mi

Visiting some friends and they recommended Penny Drip. Since it's the season, I got a Sakura Chai…read moreLatte and it is absolutely the most delicious chai I've ever had. The perfect balance of spicy, tart, and sweet. If you see it on the menu, give it a try!

Penny Drip - this is a quaint little place downtown Fort Wayne. It is unique and has a bit of…read morecharacter. The type you must try once. You will find Penny Drip on the corner of Lafayette and Berry streets. Lafayette only goes south. Berry only goes west. Penny Drip has four parking spots off Lafayette. So you may have to go around the block to park. The building can be confusing. The first door us a barber shop. Enter at the patio - which would be great on a nice summer's evening. The inside is small. There are a limited number of two and four people tables. Mostly rail style bar stools. Inside is relaxing. So it isn't uncommon for someone to camp out with their book or PC fir a while. Penny Drip has a variety of simple food and drink items. We haven't tried the food. On this occasion we had coffee and a specialty drink. The coffee was served in a nice large ceramic cup. Great for a warm comforting beverage. The bubble gum rose iced drink was very creative. Cool, refreshing and tasty!

Saturday night vibes

New York Chopped Cheese (mini)

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Best espresso martini in town!

2 Brothers Bar & Restaurant

4.2(22 reviews)

13.1 mi

Kind of a fun place. Food is good but most not good for you. Onion rings and fish are really good!read more

We ate here tonight. $170 for 7 people which would've made sense if it was worth it! Beer came in…read moresilver Dixie cups. Fish and breaded mushrooms were overcooked. Fish was rubbery so not sure it was just overcooked but maybe something about how it was cooked. Mushrooms were overcooked to the point the mushrooms seemed dry and shriveled inside. The waitress was great about hustling around and trying to do everything, however she came across as not friendly at all. It was just not a good experience. We also felt like we left smelling and feeling like we had been the ones standing over a greasy fryer all day.

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K J.

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9 years ago

The atmosphere is relaxing & the food/drinks are super tasty. I tried the moringa tea latte- it was just the perfect sweetness,I would definitely recommend that if you like matcha green tea lattes- We also tried the mocha latte, caramel latte & my little boy got a hot cocoa. All the drinks...AMAZING. I love a good espresso drink, but normally I have to ask for 1/2 the amount of flavoring because most coffee houses make their drinks way too sweet (ahem..probably trying to cover up the bitter espresso). Crimson house has learned the perfect mix between GREAT ESPRESSO and flavoring, and take pride in it. If you know good espresso & coffee drinks (TRUST ME.. YOU'LL BE IMPRESSED WITH CRIMSON HOUSE CAFE) The staff is all super friendly and helpful. I know without a doubt they would go out of their way to make their customers happy, it is a family business so it only makes complete & perfect sense that customer service is their priority. Such a great experience and I will most definitely be back!!! read more

Ada M.

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9 years ago

If you love coffee/tea, amazingly fresh food, and decedent desserts this place is where you need to be!! Hands down my favorite coffee shop!! I have yet to try something I didn't love. The staff and owners are amazing! The atmosphere is inviting, beautifully decorated and kid/family friendly! You won't be disappointed! read more

Alyssa S.

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9 years ago

Great place with delicious food and coffee! The owners and staff are very kind and helpful. I would go every day if I could. It is beautifully decorated and has a good amount of seating. Just a wonderful family business that Ossian is lucky to have! read more

Angelynne T.

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9 years ago

LOVE this place! The people are very friendly, fun atmosphere, personalized touch to each drink. Would recommend this place for anyone! They even have a little play area for the kiddos. GREAT touch! Also they have a nice size conference room as well! read more

Kim D.

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9 years ago

The best and only coffee house in Ossian. Coffee's and tea's are as good or better then Starbucks, the decor is super cute and the staff & owners are amazing. It's well worth a trip to Ossian. read more

Delaney K.

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1 year ago

The location, vibe, and staff was awesome! Catrina, the owner, went above and beyond for us :) Will definitely come back as soon as we can!

Kathleen J.

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5 years ago

I love this little coffee shop. It has such nice employees and the atmosphere is friendly.

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