Dickey's Barbecue Pit

This is one food chain my husband will go to on his travels because we know we can rely on…read moreconsistency and a great selection of wing sauces and rubs! It's a nice surprise to find BWW in such a small town with very few good restaurants. Good waiter, too. My husband left his expensive sunglasses on the table but the waiter remembered us and held them aside until we could pick them up the next day.

We sat and waited for our food for 90 minutes with no communication from the waitresses regarding…read moreour order. I finally flagged them down to get an update on the status after waiting 75 minutes. While we were waiting for our food 3 tables were sat around us and they all got their appetizers and dinners before us. There were maybe 20 people in the restaurant so they couldn't even use being busy as an excuse. Once we the waitress brought our food on a serving tray I told her that we would need checks and to go containers because we are now on a time crunch to our next destination. She put the food on another table and walked away. I served our plates myself so we could finally start eating. All food came out except one meal which we were assured was coming. 15 minutes later that last entree finally arrived and it was no correct. At that point we just left. We were a table of 7- 4 adults and 3 kids. One of the kids meals was the one forgotten. In my experience the kids should be served first. The manager came over and gave us $9 off our bill of $80 which I think is pathetic for now having to eat our food at home cold and reheated.

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Coldwater Garden Family Restaurant

3.0(69 reviews)

0.1 mi

The first time I came here I had a sandwich that was atrocious. What I thought to be a turkey Ruben…read morehad potato's on it I didn't complain. This time I'm just over it, I wanted to give them the benefit of doubt but let's be honest this place is surviving because it's the only family restaurant around. The inside is outdated , and the color scheme alone is enough to make you nauseous. All the waitresses act like they don't want to be at work and getting their attention for anything is impossible. This time I ordered simple, veggie omelette comes with American fries and either toast or pancakes. I got pancakes, they were pretty tasty some sort of vanilla in the batter but they were dry. The omelette, was one of the worst things I've ever eaten. Not only was it dark in color, the eggs tasted like fridge and all the veggies inside it were old. I'm Just over it, bus lady was sweet though.

Huge dining room. I don't know what this place USED to be but it has a large dining area. Plenty of…read moreparking, a little dark inside but cool and comfortable. Service was super slow. I almost got up to find someone to take our order. There is a large menu to decide from, with reasonable prices. Looks like it's popular with locals.

Inside dining room.

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The Willows Bar & Grill

3.8(63 reviews)

2.6 mi

Nice atmosphere. Neighborhood vibe. Ample parking food menu adequate food prices reasonableread more

Fresh hot meals. Service was attentive but not hovering…read more Sat outside and had the recommendations from the server. Cheese burger with curly fries and chicken strips with fries. Onion rings came out HOT and delicious!! Sat on the balcony/deck and enjoyed a beer and the lovely breeze and sunset. Great little dive joint. Would be better with some homemade options. Near as we could tell and were told by the waitress everything comes from food service and frozen. Except the burger comes from an area butcherer.

Bar area

Tenders with honey mustard and curly fries.

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Table out side

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.1(79 reviews)

0.7 mi

Food was delicious Service was awesome…read moreThe ambience was quiet The server was awesome best server we have had at any Applebees we have been to. A must go to if you are looking for great service. Left server a hefty tip.

It's been a few years so I decided to give this place another try…read more Arrived at 11:40 am and was greeted as soon as I walked through the door. I was seated immediately and my waitress came with the menu. She took my drink order and explained the beer sizes. After the waitress delivered my beer I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla. I waited around 10 minutes and my food was delivered. It looked delicious and it was! The waitress came to check a few times on how I was doing and if I needed another beer. One is fine, thank you. The tall beer and Chicken Quesadilla came to $19.07. I was in and out within 20-25. Service and food were excellent! I also really like what they did with the inside décor. There were tons of pictures of places around Coldwater. Even old antique ones. There were also pictures of the local sports teams. I thought it was pretty neat.

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Bills Grill

3.7(36 reviews)

3.7 mi

•$$$

This is the restaurant at the Coldwater Golf Course, and the same ownership as Bill's Steakhouse…read morewith a slightly more robust menu. The venue itself is nice, with multiple dining rooms and a spacious bar. The actual bar itself is a great place to watch sports or eat a meal, the kinda place you could hang out and spend time with good people. As for the food, the bang bang shrimp was a little underwhelming, but the pickle spears were pretty solid. The wedge salad was tasty as well. For the main event I went with the porterhouse, it was slightly over (I asked for medium rare) but near the bone it was good and all said and done it was a good steak for a good value. I'll be back to try more for sure.

Food was very good with a nice selection. Narisa our server took care of our group of 35 by herself…read moreand did an amazing job. Very welcoming and considerate staff!

Cheeseburger 1/2 pounder

Cheese burger 1/2 pounder...

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Sirloin steak with grilled mushrooms and onions

Bob Evans

2.3(44 reviews)

0.6 mi

What you would expect from a. Hai restaurant not great but not bad at all. Ordered the French…read moretoast and chicken. Food was hot and chicken was tasty but French toast lacked some of the traditional flavors. Pretty good service and atmosphere is fine.

The following review is based on experiences before the COVID-19 pandemic:…read more Stopped by this Bob Evans on my way up to Toronto before the pandemic hit. I've been to several Bob Evans locations across the nation and was pleasantly surprised by my visit. I experienced friendly service in a comfortable dining room with clean tables and not too much noise from other diners. Like every Bob Evans location, I love the combination of low prices and abundance of choice available. Here's my thoughts on the different items I tried: Chicken fried steak - Super creamy sauce on nice tender pork with a light breading that doesn't distract from the flavor. Rolls - Super fluffy and full of butter Garden salad - Was nice and fresh though I wish the lettuce as a little more crisp. The croutons were very crunch and I liked how the honey mustard dressing was not too sweet. Green beans - A bit on the soft side, not a huge fan Mashed potatoes - The consistency was a bit gritty for me but it had just the right amount of butter and pepper. Fried chicken - Super crispy and marinated with the right amount of saltiness with a good flavor of buttermilk Hash browns - Cooked nice and meaty with a good crisp Mac and cheese - Tender noodles though the sauce was a bit thin for me Banana bread - Slightly chewy with a strong butter flavor, good amount of nuts Reese's cookie - Large soft cookie with nice aromatic peanut butter infused in the dough and in the candy bit. Overall, the food was served at a fairly good temperature with good prices and large portions. The flavors and textures were a bit better than some other Bob Evans locations I've been to and the service was friendly.

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Lamplighter Lounge

3.5(19 reviews)

1.2 mi

The Lamplighter lounge was a nice little joint in the heart of Coldwater. We googled places to eat…read moreand it popped up and we read reviews on there and yelp and said why not. We met the new owners who were super nice. Service was fantastic and their olive burger was the best I have ever have. We got that and instead of fries we chose cheese curds as our side. Between our food and the few drinks we had plus tip, totally worth it to check out.

We have always had excellent service and food! Even got drinks sent to us from the owners because…read morewe were so friendly ;) Their ribs and smash burgers are the best!

Pull tabs

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Olive burger with cheese curds

Stoagies Family Room Cafe

4.1(64 reviews)

0.8 mi

The restaurant was Converted from early 1900 home. Food was great, service was friendly. Our new…read moregem when we are back in town.

Nestled in a beautiful old home near downtown Coldwater, Stoagies offers well crafted cafe fare. I…read moreenjoyed the chicken salad and tomato bisque. I ordered a whole bowl, then the 1/2 sandwich. Chicken salad has cranberries and nuts which add a fun crunch and sweetness. The tomato bisque is very smooth. Service is very friendly and attentive, but food does not come fast. This is a great place to bring a friend and catch up over an hour or two.

The ambiance

My breakfast.

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Window seat

Jeannie's Diner

4.6(117 reviews)

1.1 mi

I've been coming back to Branch County to visit since moving away 44 years ago to serve in the…read moreNavy. In those years we've always ended up at Bob Evans. NO MORE. Jeannie's is THE place to eat in Coldwater. Breakfast and lunch only but SO worth it. Good food, fantastic staff and great atmosphere. Stephanie was our server and she was awesome. This is a diner. Period. A good ol' diner. I love it.

Super cute, small town, old school diner. Service was AMAZING. I had REALLY high expectations…read more Unfortunately, the food was just meh. I ordered a corned beef hash and Swiss omelette as they said their corned beef hash was homemade. It was honestly so bland, I would have preferred canned. I dumped hot sauce on it for some flavor, which I NEVER do. My husband had a cherry shake, which was great and it came out with the extra still in the mixer. He ordered his standard eggs and bacon and those were both great. Again, cute place, great service, I was just disappointed in the food.

Fun decor

The Man Omelet - Quite a Plate Full

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Train on the ceiling

14th Street Barbeque

4.5(13 reviews)

41.2 mi

Truly exceptional in-house smoked meats. The atmosphere provided by the smoking porch tantalizes…read morethe tastebuds as soon as you enter the parking lot. Pulled pork, burnt ends, ribs, and chicken are ordered in meals or sandwiches at the counter followed by a condiment bar with pickles, onions and jalapeños to add. A comfortable rustic dining area with seating at tables & booths separates the bbq counter from additional businesses of a pretzel vendor and a creamery. This place welcomes you to Amish country.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was fantastic! It can…read morebe difficult to accommodate some of my family's allergies but the sweet ladies at the counter spent time going over what we could and couldn't have; just going above and beyond to make sure my mother had something to eat. They also went the extra mile to make sure there was no cross contamination, which is such a big thing for serve allergies. An onion and garlic allergy can be hard to work around but they made sure she had food! I wish I had remembered to take a picture of my food but it was a large pulled pork sandwich that was absolutely delicious!! My dad had the ribs and they melted in your mouth! We are from Alabama so we know good bbq and this place definitely has the seal of approval!! You really don't want to miss eating here!

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Jenny W.

9 months ago

I have been here quite a few times and always in the mornings because that's when I get the chance because of lunch break from my job. Sometimes it's a young man who always has his hat on but others it this young blonde girl who has her hair in a loose bun or ponytail and looks like there was no effort in trying to keep her hair up and out of the food. She never has a hat on and the last time I was in there I had a long blonde hair in my potatoes. My pulled pork sandwich was cold and the container it came out of looked disgusting. The pork was weirdly stringy and was either three days old or way over cooked. And I swear I have never gotten toast even though my meal always comes with it. Another thing with this place is the amount of time it takes to get help with something after being served specifically when the girl is working because she is in the back goofing off with two guys. Talk about Gen Z workplace. I haven't seen an adult there in months that is actually working and not just in and out. I stronger recommend not going here. They have poor service and cold or old food. read more

Jeremy T.

3 years ago

This location (Coldwater)has a new owner,and there trying to get back that greatness that Dickies always had. Phenomenall food, fantastic customer service and a good atmosphere. So to say the food is just as good as it always was and could be. They doing their thing the right way. The workers there,were a brother and sister,and a older woman with the kindness, and bravado of a grandparent would have. She kept us engaged and made my friend I smile. The young lady was top notch super friendly ! She was awesome! She gonna go far in hospitality if she keeps it up! So I definitely and strongly suggest this place! read more

Wendell K.

6 years ago

This review is not about the bland barely seasoned meat, this review is not even about the pig mush they refer to ass mac n cheese. This review is about the nasty ass worker who took the chopped brisket I returned, the brisket I could have coughed on, spit on, talked over, and put it right back with the rest of the food to be served to customers. Then another nasty ass worker proceeded to "slice" brisket and took a piece and put it into his nasty ass mouth. Don't eat here or you'll probably get COVID-19. read more

J G.

13 years ago

What a pleasant change for the area. If your looking for a great meal, lunch or dinner, you won't go wrong with Dickey's BBQ. The meats are nicely smoked, and the sauces are excellent. The sides are great, with a variety and selection. My personal favorites are the ham, Turkey, pulled pork and brisket. Although all of the meat selections are very good. I love the baked potatoe casserole. The fried Okra is very good as well. Free ice cream, and kids eat free on Sunday. The complete package. read more

Eric P.

7 years ago

I tried Dickey's for the first time on Friday Aug. 2nd. My boss sent me to Kalamazoo (From Port Clinton Ohio) for a order of tee shirts. There I met Steve Smith, the manager of the E.Chicago st. store. Staff was great! Food was Fabulous! The restaurant was clean, including the bathroom. I can't say enough about the great experience! I will be back! Great job! read more

Jennifer S.

3 years ago

Wonderful food and great service. They were friendly and helpful answering all my questions because it was the first time we've ever been. Highly recommend the Giant baked potato with beef brisket. The pulled pork and sliced brisket was wonderful as well. They cook/serve the brisket with the fat which adds to the flavor of the meat. read more

Shay S.

3 years ago

Family of 4...just ate a variety of different meals. We liked the pulled pork and sausage best out of all the meat choices. Pulled pork was tender and juicy. Green beans were great! Sweet tea was fresh. Best ice too! The place was clean and the workers were friendly. read more

Evan J.

8 years ago

First review I have ever put out there! This is how good this place is. Very good! I highly recommend you try it out. I was over in cold water for work and we ate there a couple of times!! Good people work there too! Overall 5 stars read more

Amy S.

128

6 years ago

I had the pulled pork and ribs and they were delicious! My sides were potato salad and onion tanglers and both were great pairings for the meat! Definitely recommend! Plus the owner was super friendly and nice. read more

Jason E.

3 years ago

New owners over the last 6 months, food is great and the service is superb. Owners are there and work hard to bring you a great experience, we go there at least twice a week. Would recommend and give 10 out of 10 read more

Anna H.

4 years ago

We have ordered from them 2 times and both times our orders have been wrong or items missing we have never ate in the restaurant but I am sure it wouldn't make a difference on accuracy of items read more

Steve P.

7 years ago

Dickey's is a great place to eat in Coldwater. Family friendly, fast and delicious food. If you're in the mood for barbeque there's no better place in Coldwater than Dickey's! read more

Dene F.

4 years ago

we stop in to this dickeys every week and it never fails to deliver. Every time we come the food is always great and the staff are so sweet. We are definitely sold on Dickeys! read more

Kayla D.

4 years ago

Owners kids running around everywhere , one of them even stole my kids pacifier and put it in his mouth, food is nasty and dry. Don't waste you're money here 0/10 rating read more

Gina C.

8 years ago

Great dinner, very friendly staff. Great prices cant wait to come back with friends. Nice atmosphere and music. Wish there were more places like this around town. read more

Andreaä J.

5 years ago

this place is absolutely great i've only heard good feedback about this place. it's very homey inside and great customer service!!

Susan D.

6 years ago

My favorite thing at Dickey's is the Turkey and cheese sandwich! A side of Mac & cheese and/or baked beans! Yum!!

Vanessa I.

3 years ago

love the porch dinner diners, the customer service and interaction is that of a full service restaurant, clean

Hannah M.

5 years ago

Amazing people love this place it's worth the money to go and get great food and friendly people!!!

Josh W.

3 years ago

The people are awesome. The catering is great. Smoked fresh and not pre done. Come to dickeys

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