What an expensive disappointment. We'd heard great things about Fern Cafe, but everything was just... meh. The legendary bloody came with most hot foods served luke warm and with a super sad, super dry olive. That was the first warning sign. The buffalo chicken salad came in the tiniest bowl with very little... well, everything. The brisket sandwich was dry and bland. The mini-meatloaf sandwich was barely cooked. And everything came in incredibly small portions. We also felt bad for our server. She was the only one serving and was clearly overwhelmed -- though trying her hardest to keep up, so props to her! read more

Fern Cafe - Legendary Bloody Mary - Diners Near Me - Findlay, Ohio

Their meatloaf sandwich was really good. I'd like to come back and try some other kind of flavors. It's more of a bar scene at night it seems. Maybe they are understaffed or maybe they cater to the people they know over the ones they don't as I had to fight for their attention every time. read more

Ordered the meatloaf because I was told it's their specialty. Extremely bland. Not much flavor at all. I've had way better meatloaf (in fact I make way better meatloaf). The tater tots were over cooked and under seasoned. My son ordered the steak sub and it was underwhelming and skimpy. The meat on it was not very tender and had a lot of bread. I like to try local spots when I am out of town. We were in Findlay for a baseball tournament. We are also in Findlay for hockey every year. I won't be back here to eat. read more

Had dinner with my husband. The food was Delicious!! We order the southwestern power bowl, smoked plated and loaded tots. Good ambience and good service. read more

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How have I never been here before? Even when I lived here I never knew about this place. It's a restaurant that has been here for a while but during COVID they made some serious upgrades! Some of our coworkers popped in for a quick lunch and they were telling me all about the meatloaf sandwich. I ended up ordering the Chicken Pot Pie soup with their house side salad. The soup was in special, but let me tell you, it was the best chicken soup I've ever had! It even came with a biscuit on the side. Great spot for a good meal, and and even cooler bar area to catch a game! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Clean and fresh atmosphere. Food was good too. Huge wings and a Bloody Mary to die for! Everyone was so welcoming! Will definitely be back. Bonus they are a Cleveland Browns backer bar!!! read more

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We ate here after a long day of traveling. The staff shows preference to local customers. My husband ordered the drunk on tots which were great but the smoked nachos fell flat. The pulled pork was good but the queso sauce was very thin so it all pooled under the chips. It may be a one and done for us as we come to Findlay almost every weekend. read more

Popped in at 2:00 PM with 18 hungry people ages 5-75 and they were fantastic in setting us set up and quickly giving us drinks and really great food in minimal time. Try the meat loaf breakfast sandwich, the brisket sandwich , and especially the perch!!! Side note you can buy a lottery ticket while you wait. A must in a Findlay visit. read more

The Fern is a staple in Findlay. I was looking forward to a new experience. The atmosphere is nice. It had the feeling of your favorite local bar with grub as an added bonus. Service was solid. We ordered and had our meals in less than 10 minutes. My husband and I both got meatloaf sandwiches. We added baked beans and fries as a side. Unfortunately, the only thing hot was the fries. Everything else was less than lukewarm, not cold, but certainly not warm. It's hard to say if the meatloaf, which is a specialty there, is good because it was hard to enjoy when I couldn't get past the not being warm. And maybe we had to ask ti have it warmed up? I don't know. I don't mind a cold meatloaf sandwich if it's a next day leftover lunch, but at a restaurant I prefer it hot. It's the little things that bring people back. read more

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Good food, good service, and a awesome band, axle acoustic band. Cold beer good atmosphere

Apparently, my experience was an exception (it was also the first time I had ever been there). The wait staff was excellent and that's where it ended. I ordered the Meatloaf dinner without gravy. When it came out there was gravy on my meatloaf but not on the mashed potatoes. I sent it back asking to have another without gravy (like I originally ordered). I noticed that it came back in less than a minute, but I was super hungry and didn't think anything of it. Midway through my first slice of meatloaf, I noticed an odd taste. I flipped over the slice and was horrified to find gravy. In the future I would hope that the cooks don't simply scrap off the gravy and flip the slices over. I would like to try going again because many of my friends have had great experiences there. read more

Been a couple times now while visiting town! We really enjoy it! Reasonable prices and good food! Definitely try it out!

Good food at a reasonable price. Service is variable depending on number of people. Not terrible but varies a lot

Not the place we once enjoyed. I dislike giving reviews of terrible service and not as advertised menu items. But here goes. The new owners of this establishment have made the place look pretty nice. But the need to stop selling bland room temperature meatloaf sandwiches and call them legendary. They also need to spend some serious time training front of house employees. Their interactions with guest's are not favorable to the business. Sure attractive servers and bar tenders wearing very tight revealing outfits may get guest's excited, but when your order arrives quickly but not hot, and that second beer you ordered never arrived, what's the point. Train your front of house to do their job, or find better server's that care about your business. I don't plan to return. I liked the place better back when it was a true dive bar, crappy tables and chairs, but the server's then brought out hot meatloaf sandwiches that were good, nearly too hot to eat on paper plates! And when you asked for another beer it was right there...then when your beer glass was running low they offered to refill it...I want to go back to that place. Fix your problems, please. read more

Excellent service Alexa! Very friendly and informative. Our food was great. We will be back!

The female servers were so rude. We tried to get the attention of 3 that were just standing and talking when the one just waved back like we were stupid. Our food came out 30 minutes apart from each other at our table. The 3 girls had the worst attitude. read more

Keep your dollar local. If you are jonesing for meatloaf, the Fern is the place to satisfy your craving. Make this your hangout and you will be able the cheers a Cold beer where everyone knows your name!!! read more

Visiting from San Antonio,TX. First time here but not the last. The Cafe is larger than most. Has a good sized bar with table and a bar and a section for dining only. Fantastic service by Sherry who is completing her 28th year this year. Forgot to take pictures of the food. Thick meatloaf slice was tender but held together well. Savory taste throughout shows a deft touch with seasonings. Coney island as well as chili cheese hotdogs were absolutely perfect. Had a big weiner with a nice snap to the casing. Tater tots were crispy. Highly recommend., read more

Breakfast was delicious. The breakfast burrito was a nice mixture of eggs cheese and chorizo Margarita was just right. Fluffy pancakes. Great place for breakfast. read more

Do you want The Fern's famous homemade meatloaf sandwich, their choice of bar area or dining room for the family, or a bartender who remembers you, your drink, and listens if you need it? How about a small but rowdy crowd that is made up of the locals and doesn't hesitate to shake your hand and welcome you into their trivia games or Fantasy Nascar rosters? For activities, there's Keno and a pool table and you can be sure that on any night of the week, you will find good friends. Finally, the Roast Beef Manhattan or the lunch specials such as lasagna or an S.O.S. are delicious. Where else can two people eat (your choice of bar food or the more homemade line-up) and have drinks and sides and walk out for under twenty? read more

I went to the Fern for lunch and had their famous Meatloaf sandwich. The sandwich, fries, and a coke, ~$4.30, what a value. The restaurant itself is a dive that is totally a place for the locals, but the food was very good. The meatloaf was flavorful, juicy, and they provided us with pickles and raw onions. The fries were fine, nothing special. They had several others sides, cole slaw, cheese balls. There is no guest checks, each guest just walks up to the bar and tells the cashier what they had. Not a place I'd hang in, but one of the better lunch meals I've had in Findlay, and certainly can't beat the value. read more

This is a required stop as one of the landmarks of Findlay. Local bar known for their meatloaf sandwich. Great Sandwich. Most of the other food is deep fried. You don't get a bill, you just go up the bartender and tell them what you had and they ring you up. read more

It looks like a hole in the wall. Oh wait! It is a whole In the wall. But the food is good, just remember to bring cash not a credit card, because they don't accept them. read more

Great food...Cheap Beer....awesone bartenders......Clean and affordable ... Best deal in town.