The food is off the hook good. The service is always friendly and attentive. The ambiance is hip, and the location is perfect for when you are in the downtown area- walkable from the Arts district. We were here for the weekend and ate here every meal. Today's choice: Carnitas Benedict with a side of cheesy, jalapeño grits . read more

Dash-In - Carnitas Benedict and Cheesy Jalapeño Grits - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Dash In - historic downtown breakfast or lunch option First off...Dash In won't appeal to everyone. The prices are a bit high compared to other places with similar food items. Parking may be a challenge depending on the time of day. And the dinning area is small. Dash In has been a downtown Fort Wayne eatery option for many years. They are located on Calhoun Street next to Pint & Slice and a couple blocks south of the court house. This restaurant has retained the vintage building feel. The interior brick and wood work are very attractive to go along with the more modern decor. The bar is very attractive. They have a very small street level outside patio if that is your preference. The shop is very small. I'm guessing the bar seats about 10 people. The main dinning area probably seats about 40. The team here is very friendly and welcoming. They hustle to serve. We went on a late Sunday afternoon and didn't not have to wait. I don't think they take reservations. There are lots of people coming and going with carry out orders. Today we had no problem finding a street parking spot. There is a parking garage nearby if no street spots are available. The menu is actually fairly broad. They have a special brunch menu along with a breakfast all day menu. There were several sandwiches and wraps available. A couple salads too. The coffee and alcoholic drink menus were very large. We didn't have either of these products this time so I can't give you any feedback on them. They have a special soup du jour and deli side selection. Today it was a mushroom arugula soup and caprese salad side. My wife loves breakfast and ordered a make-to-order omelette with a side of grilled vegetables. She really liked the light tasting eggs and fresh tasting vegetables. The tomato bisque soup is one of their staples. It is delicious and would be great with a grilled cheese sandwich from the menu. The soup was smooth and creamy. It had a gentle tomato flavor along with a more predominant milk/cream base. The soup surprisingly has a stronger spicy after taste - still outstandingly delicious! The side salad is very simple. It has a combination of fresh spring mix lettuce along with a minimal amount of onion, cheese and red pepper. The honey mustard dressing was smooth, creamy, thick and a bit spicy. It was mild on the honey/sweet taste while stronger on the mustard accent. The Italian panini sandwich was very good. The ciabatta bread was slightly grilled with a firmer exterior but not crunchy. The bread had a very freshly baked taste. The sandwich had a high quality tasting ham, pepperoni, salami and provolone cheese. The meats weren't piled high...but enough to get the flavor from each. The grilled onions and banana peppers gave the sandwich a nice zing. The pleasant aioli sauce moistened the sandwich and blended the spicy meats with the zippy onions and banana peppers. Overall the food quality was excellent yet a bit more costly than you might expect. The service was spot on and helped make it a pleasant dinning experience. The older building design, if you like that, adds to the overall experience. Give them a try! read more

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Went there with some friends for brunch and it was a good time. The grilled cheese are great.

An excellent breakfast experience. Quick and easy and the food was very good. Once again, I expected the food to be pretty greasy but was surprised to find it was not greasy at all! Server was very good and attentive. They helped us with menus substitutions and such. Definitely a good spot to dash-in! read more

Dash-In - The Slap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Not your ordinary grilled cheese. Omg, regretting my decision on only getting half a sandwich. Also, the soup was creamy and complimented the bruschetta grilled cheese. I'd come back next time I visit Fort Wayne. Service and staff were super friendly and attentive read more

Dash-In - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Whoa, don't miss out and get the Eggs Benedict here! Things you should know: I. PARKING There is limited street parking available. We simply parked at the public library and walked over to the restaurant. Easy. II. SERVICE Friendly and timely III. QUALITY So delicious..! They paired the food well into a diversified explosion of texture and flavor. Nothing bland about it! IV. CAPACITY We waited for about 10 minutes to get a late weekend brunch. Not bad. Worth the wait. read more

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Best grilled cheese! Everything is good, really. And the service is phenomenal. Love the Dash! read more

Dash-In - Simple but so good. Gourmet Grilled Cheese and tomato soup. Classic yum. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Breakfast was really good and had lots of homemade love. The service was great and efficient, we received everything as ordered. The restaurant was very clean except the toilet. I think someone had just had an accident. read more

Dash-In - Smash bowl. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Dash-in is a favorite when I visit my hometown! Service and taste are top tier every single time

Macky was our server & was top notch, hilarious, sweet, & informative! I had the crab rangoon grilled cheese & hashbrowns, it was so good!!

Cool little hipster spot with a bar, coffee bar, and good food and lots of options. They have local art hanging on the wall which is for sale. It's a nice touch that's constantly changing. The prices are a little in the high side but you will enjoy your meal if you do find there! read more

The variations of grilled cheese are excellent, and the bang for your buck for a grilled cheese meal is superior. I had Bruschetta grilled cheese, and the goat cheese was a welcome twist. You get a side with the sandwich, which could be their famous tomato bisque soup. Dash-In is a taste of Asheville in downtown Fort Wayne. Art is for sale on the walls, the staff and business wear their values, and local beer is served. On the weekends, they do have a brunch menu. Street parking in downtown is your best bet. A fellow patron proclaimed "phenomenal" to his partner as they were leaving, and I completely agree! read more

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What a nice surprise on our roadtrip from Denver to NJ. Pulled off the highway in Ft Wayne. Such a pretty downtown. Came upon Dash-In, an art gallery/breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Super creative & hearty menu. Had a yummy "Mad Apple Grilled Cheese" with tomato bisque soup. Delish! Friendly staff. Would definitely return! read more

This is a beer bar that serves a mean grilled cheese and tomato bisque. They actually have several grilled cheese options (some very foodie-friendly). They must also do a lot of coffee because the bartender was switching between pouring beers and making cappuccinos. The one downside is that the kitchen was extremely slow during lunch. It took almost half an hour to get my food after I ordered. read more

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I had a huge, long piece of hair in my cappuccino today. I wouldn't recommend this place.

After checking out of the Bradley hotel, We went to the dash in for breakfast. OMG! So good! We had the Florentine eggs, Benedict, but added ham. It was beyond exceptional. It's been five days, and I have not stopped thinking about it. The coffee was probably the best I've ever had. Seriously. read more

Stopped in for breakfast before we left town. Food was outstanding. I had breakfast bowl and wife had standard breakfast. Homemade jam was worthy of ordering more toast. Our sever Sara (h?) was top notch! Friendly,helpful, and prompt. I really dug the atmosphere. It was like a nicer, grown up version of somewhere I would have seen a punk rock show in Fort Wayne in 1995 read more

I ate by myself at the bar but the bartender was great and introduced me to a very good beer I have now bought at my local liquor store here in Indianapolis. The beer was Rasputin. I was very surprised how delicious this place was and I love how laid back it was. There was a couple next to me on a date (it was Valentines Day) and the music was just loud enough. I can't wait to get back up there for a work trip to eat here again read more

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1st time visit for brunch today! Service, food excellent! Eggs Benedict superb! Peyton was very attentive throughout our meal! Definitely a new date night location! read more

Great lunch or dinner spot. Always good to get a drink at or good. Seat yourself and get ready for great service. My pesto grilled cheese with the added chicken was AMAZING. I don't normally order the same thing multiple times but this will be my new thing to order there! It is a tad pricy... no dessert, just water to drink and my bill was $16. read more

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I enjoy going to Dash-In and get their food while I eat there. Their service and staff are friendly and helpful when you order. I really appreciate the style bar and atmosphere when I walk in. I did order myself today biscuits and gravy which was tasty. I will be back. read more

Dash-In might be the hottest destination in the city. Local singles. Drink specials. Killer atmosphere. Dash-In is your destination for all thing fun. read more

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Service, coffee, and food is always good!! Don't forget to get that homemade jam with your breakfast!

Grown up grilled cheese, yes please! Who doesn't love childhood classics turned up a notch? I know I do! I'm so glad I stopped in here for lunch. The place is super cute and has a chill vibe. My server made some recommendations and I opted for the Euro grilled cheese which had 3 types of cheeses, a spread and roasted red peppers. I also had a side salad. I absolutely loved my grilled cheese, it was very tasty and bonus points for having gluten free bread! My salad was ok, some of the lettuce was wilted and is a bit off putting but the house made balsamic vinaigrette was very good. They have plenty of other options if you're not in the mood for grilled cheese. They also have quite the beer and cocktail menu for after hours or day drinking if you prefer. Only downside about this place is the parking. Parking is scarce on this area and if you're lucky enough to find street parking, be sure to bring quarters and know that it's 1 hour parking only! read more

Dash-In - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cool little downtown spot. We stopped in for lunch, but they're open pretty much all day. The place had an eclectic flair and we were greeted upon walking in and told to pick our spot. It was kind of slow when we got there 11:30 ish, but by 12:30 it was a full house. They do specials daily, I believe and we went with it. Today it was the buffalo chicken sandwich. They let me change up a few things on it, which made me even happier. I opted for the kettle chips and my hubby went with the tomato bisque. We both cleaned our plates. Just a note, the kettle chips, simply put, are potato chips. I got the ranch on the side for my sandwich, but ended up using it to dip my chips in. Super peppery, but ah-mazing. I almost licked the cup it came in. Service was impressive. There were only a few waitresses manning the whole place and they were on top of it. The food was awesome and we will definitely be back for more. The only thing we weren't a fan of was the unsweetened tea. It tasted a little on the dishwater side, but a few lemons and we managed. read more

Dash-In - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Kettle Chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Excellent spot for a delicious lunch. Many different options on the menu and something for everyone. I had the Turkey wrap California style with the tomato bisque. The soup is to die for and the wrap was delicious. Our server was Colin and he knew the menu inside and out. He provided specials and he was super nice. I high recommend this restaurant. read more

Dash-In - Turkey Wrap with Tomato Bisque. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Went to dash-in for lunch downtown! When we got there around 11:45 am on a Thursday the place wasn't too busy, but by the time we left it was pretty packed. I ordered the jalapeño popper sandwich with the tomato bisque soup. My husband ordered the pesto sandwich with the soup of the day. We both really enjoyed our meals! The jalapeño sandwich wasn't too spicy and the raspberry sauce on it was a great added sweetness. Our server was great! She was attentive, even though she got pretty busy. She also made great suggestions! read more

Dash-In - Jalapeño Popper Sandwich with tomato bisque - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Food is phenomenal. Coffee is fantastic. Staff is very kind and friendly. I will absolutely come back to Dash-In read more

Dash-In - Dash smash bowl, Dash Sandwich, peanut butter and dark chocolate macchiato and hazelnut Cappuccio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

The food here used to be great. It has really gone down hill. My last meal was awful. Probably won't be going back. Unfortunately I only live a block away. read more

Couldn't bear another awful hotel breakfast, so I headed to this nicely-decorated, wood and brick enclave. The creative menu has variety, and you can be adventurous or safe however you choose. Service was fast and friendly. I had a delicious bowl of oatmeal topped with candied walnuts. For protein, tried their signature breakfast sandwich, Dash. Fried egg, spinach, Canadian bacon, tomato, cheddar and herbed cream cheese on a croissant (you can get other breads). Great way to start a day. Returned to my hotel where other guests were queued up at the counter to spend more money than I did for prepackaged, reheated standards. Glad I took the walk to Dash-In. You will be, too. read more

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Nice little spot in the hot part of town town! In the heart of the city. Love the burger with egg on top! who thinks of this stuff! Dash right on in at Dash-In. Little more money than Cindy's diner, but well worth it! All places expensive now? right? right? exactly! pricey where ever you go. Good times to booger up your billfold and get them presidents out! right? Dash in is a pleasant cozy little nook on the east part of downtown. Cute little restaurant real close to Pint n Slice! I believe it is. Just down the road from Double Dragon! Gotta check this place out Man! So pleasant read more

Really fun place! Eclectic menu and so delicious!! Tried a few of their beers and shared a bunch of things with my people and everything was so very good! Would definitely be back to this place. Service was great and everything seemed to be made to order. Lots of options. read more

I've always heard great things about Dash In, but I hadn't been able to make it there until today. I'm so happy my friend and I had lunch there today. Everything was delicious! I ordered the fajita wrap (no lettuce or guac) with a side of the spicy vegetable soup and my friend ordered the grilled chicken wrap with the tomato bisque. I also got an iced chai to go. We were both very pleased with our food and drinks. The staff was all very friendly and attentive. The place was very clean and looked to always be following covid safety guidelines. The food/drink prices are great, and so were the portions! I'll definitely be back! read more

Dash-In - Fajita wrap with spicy vegetable soup and chicken wrap with the tomato bisque. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

This is one of my favorite places in town. I like the casual atmosphere and the irresistible food choices. I've tried a lot of their soups but my favorite is the tomato bisque. The other soups do not compare in boldness, flavor, or consistency. I've tried three varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches and have been pleased with every selection. The crunch of the sourdough combined with the flavorful fillings make them so addicting. read more

Dash-In - The perfect combination: tomato bisque and their green grilled cheese sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

The dash-in is a classic dtfw spot. Large beer list, draft and bottles. Food is very good and reasonably priced as well. They are really known for their grilled cheese sandwiches and offer a wide variety. Daily lunch specials make it a good lunch spot too. Definitely worth a visit for lunch, a casual dinner, or just beers with friends. read more

First of all, this is a 21+ restaurant so make sure you bring your ID. But beyond that - I highly recommend the Dash-In. Their chicken paninis are fantastic and their grilled chicken sandwich is to die for. I haven't tried their famous grilled cheeses because I'm not a grilled cheese fan, but can vouch for the other sandwiches (and burgers)! Plus, for drinks, you can get everything from fancy beer to coffee, so there are plenty of options depending on your mood. Fun, local art is up on the main wall, which rotates out every once in a while. The restaurant stretches back and I've never had a problem finding a table. I'd agree with the other reviews that the service can be slow (especially when they come to take your order; once your order is in, it doesn't take long). But if you expect that going in, you won't be disappointed. read more

Dash-In - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

It is one of our favorite places when visiting Downtown Fort Wayne. When we lived there, it was one of the restaurants that we dined from time to time. Recommend it! read more

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Great with gluten free! WOW! I ordered one of their gluten free grilled cheese, they legit grill the bread and it was delicious. The gluten free bread did not fall apart like most breads. The flavor was outstanding! Mine had Crispin cider soaked apples and bacon...melt in your mouth good! I ordered mine to go so I cannot rate on service, but the bar tender took my order via phone and he was pleasant and knowledgeable on what I could and could not have. They make their own salad dressings and they are tasty. I ordered a side salad in place of French fries and it had the good lettuce, not the cheap ole iceberg. Lot's of beers on tap, many of them local to IN and MI (including ciders!) This is a great hang out for my fellow gluten free people. Wish I lived closer. read more

Whether it's for lunch, dinner or just a couple beers - I love stopping in to Dash-In! Great atmosphere, service and prices. The cozy downtown location is off Calhoun street nestled right next to Pint & Slice. When you walk in you will find exposed brick, vintage signs and rich wood. Along the wall you can gaze at local art pieces that are available for purchase. They have a bar rail, booth and table seating. There is also a back room which offers overflow seating or a more private group area. During the summertime they also offer outdoor seating. The staff has always been fantastic and friendly. Ask them about the different beers on tap and they can answer your questions! I love that they keep their tap rotating and always have fresh new things to try. I am a HUGE fan of the tomato bisque soup paired with any of the gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu. Another one of my favorites is the black bean burger. But I have yet to be disappointed by any choice off the menu. If you are looking for a good lunch, dinner or just grab a beer spot in DTFW put Dash-In on your go-to list! read more

Dash-In - Black bean burger and Asian noodle salad!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Absolutely delicious! The server was professional, quick and kind! Never made me feel uncomfortable and never over stayed. He also was helpful with the menu and explained specials incredibly well!!! I would come back here in a heart beat! Well done! read more