Handel&#x27;s Ice Cream

What a hidden gem! This will just be a quick review as it is just an ice cream shop, albeit a GOOD…read moreice cream shop. Located next to the famous Fort Wayne Coney Island in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sweets on Main is an adorable locally-owned ice cream shop that opened on Main Street just a few years ago. Lots of love and care went into making this a great ice cream experience for customers, including instagram-worthy photo walls, a place for kids to play in, good pricing and hours, and of course - delicious ice cream. After a yummy lunch at the coney dog restaurant, my boyfriend and I still had room in our tummies for dessert and I have had Sweets on Main bookmarked for a bit. We only wanted a little portion of ice cream (we were gonna have lots of birthday cake later that day) and we were happy to see that a small portion of ice cream was only $3! We tried a few flavors - I spent a while debating between getting banana pudding and brown butter bourbon truffle - and then we chose our flavor. I got the brown butter flavor as I love ice cream with texture and my boyfriend got the Michigan Pothole flavor. To our surprise, each scoop also came with a FREEEEE topping of our choice! We both chose to get the biscoff sprinkles. Then we paid, sat down, and enjoyed our yummy treats! There are plenty of seats and the service is great. Overall, I highly recommend Sweets on Main for a fun treat. Great ice cream and great prices!

Getting there - Parking is in the back behind the building and it's free! This is right next to…read moreConey Island. This is my go to ice cream spot and where I take out of state friends/fam! Ice cream flavors are bomb. I recommend getting the macaroon ice cream sandwich or in a waffle cone. I enjoyed the coffee and birthday cake ice cream flavors. Service is always top notch. Ambiance is also laid back.

Menu 2026

Two scoop bowl with Michigan pothole and anniversary cake ice cream with peanuts and whipped cream

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Outdoor seating and parking

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.3(27 reviews)

Right around the corner from The Bradley Hotel and the Pearl art center is Kilwins ice cream and…read morechocolate shop. Not only do they serve ice cream but there is caramel popcorn. There's also chocolates and fudge great place to come to after having a dinner or just to have a snack. They close at 10 PM which makes it very convenient to visit. Service is great. It is a nice little ice cream shop, very quaint.

If you like samples, Kilwins is the place to visit. I was offered samples of ice cream and fudge,…read morebut I passed on the fudge because it's one of the sweets I do not like. (Grainy, greasy chocolate-like substance? Hard pass.) Chocolate I do like: Peanut butter cups! But they need to be made with real chocolate (sorry, Reese's) and they need to be big, so that there's an almost equal proportion of peanut butter to chocolate. Milk chocolate peanut butter cups are great, but dark chocolate ones are even better. I got a huge dark chocolate peanut butter cup to take back with me to my hotel, which happened to be around the corner. It was so silky and smooth and just what I wanted. Kilwins is the place to find all kinds of chocolate treats, plus things like popcorn and peanut brittle, gourmet marshmallows, food gifts and lots more sweets. They also have a full ice cream parlor in the shop, where you can get ice cream by the scoop or made into a sundae or milkshake. This place has outdoor seating, so you can sit on the patio and enjoy your ice cream or chocolate while watching the people of Fort Wayne go by.

Coffee ice cream

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Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream in a waffle cone.

Insomnia Cookies

2.3(22 reviews)

Excellent cookies Better than others…read moreWarm, cookies - what's better! Convenience for a treat after a show at the Embassy or Performing Arts.

Got a strawberry poptart and white chocolate mac nut. They were delicious and not too sweet like…read moresome other brands. I was so excited to eat them. I forgot to take pictures of my cookies!

Happy birthday to me huh

Lobby

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Cookie menu options

Purple Mountain Cheesecakes and Desserts

4.8(17 reviews)

3.8 mi

It was a dark and snowy day last week when for some reason I had a tremendous craving for cherry…read morepie. I decided that me of all people had earned one! I goggled "pie near me " and the Purple Mountain Bakery popped up! I accessed their website and the cheesecake pics sold me! I called and the owner walked me through the order procedure! I ordered my pie and picked it up the next day. We were delighted! Best pie I can remember eating in many years. Had another family over to share the bounty! Coffee and pie was a great way to brighten up a grey day in the Fort. You must understand that quality is not inexpensive. A bit pricey but worth it! Give them a call. If the cheesecakes are as good as the pies you will not be disappointed!

I have called this business in two separate occasions with a six day lead time and both times I…read morehave been told they could not have a cheesecake ready in that time.

Butterfinger cheesecake

Purple Mountain Cheesecakes and Desserts

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Penny Drip

4.3(76 reviews)

3.7 mi

The best avocado toast that I've ever had. Stopped by on my way through Fort Wayne. It's simply…read moreprepared with quality ingredients but expertly executed. I've tried half a dozen places closer to where I live in the Indy area but none come close.

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!

Saturday night vibes

New York Chopped Cheese (mini)

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Best espresso martini in town!

Proximo

4.3(327 reviews)

I rarely give 5 stars because you can always do better but my first experience at Proximo was…read moreamazing. I'd heard good things and when friends told me to pick a brunch location for my birthday - I decided to give them a try. I loved my lemon and blueberry pancakes with the sweet and pepper bacon. So good. The French toast and shrimp & grits got thumbs up from friends. I was gifted a free dessert for my birthday and chose the chocolate mousse with berries - wow, amazing. Our server was wonderful. Thank you for a fantastic birthday brunch. I will be back!

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.

Inside view

Chicken pesto

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Tuna entree

Spoke and Ivy

4.5(44 reviews)

2.4 mi

Really enjoyed my experience. The food was prepared wonderfully the service was excellent and I…read morereally enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. As a professional chef who has opened up 16 restaurants as a consultant in my career, I can tell you that you guys know what you're doing. Keep up the good work. I will spread your good news to anybody that will listen to me we will join you again.i I will give you five stars out of five

Had an amazing brunch here today. I had a pistachio latte, Yum! My son tried the raspberry and…read morevanilla latte, so good! This restaurant is decorated amazingly. Someone definitely took the time to make this place look great.. service was wonderful also. We tried the cinnamon roll, the meatballs were amazing, I had the ricotta toast and my son ordered the prime rib toast. We were already a little full from each having half the cinnamon roll (the icing was some of the best we've ever had but the cinnamon roll tasted a little old, maybe a day or two old) and the meatballs again were so tasty!. I was glad to try the ricotta toast though :)

Dining room

Filet mignon with Brussels sprouts and crispy potato

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Dining room

Bistro Nota

4.6(65 reviews)

Excellent meal and great, friendly service! Really enjoyed my Hot Mess brunch dish and my guests…read moreall enjoyed their meals as well.

A little delayed with my review. Food and service were good, the atmosphere is a little off due…read moreto the open counter to the kitchen. Make you feel like you should go to the counter to order (don't worry, you don't).

Bistro Nota

Macaroni and cheese

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Charred Brussels

Pufferbelly Ice Cream

4.4(17 reviews)

3.3 mi

Will need to go back to try the ice cream! This time it was a bit cold and rainy so we opted for a…read moreDIY candy salad. So good and reasonably priced. There were many options but little space for all the people inside. Outside there is a train car which appeared to be reserved for a bday party so we were unable to see the inside. Majority of seating is outside the building.

We like their ice cream and the bubble waffles look delicious but unfortunately they never wear…read moregloves to handle anything and it really turns you off to getting those waffles. Every time we have gone, they cool off the waffles with bare hands. Would recommend gloves or at least washing the hands.

Inside Pufferbelly

Bubble cone 3

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Storefront for Pufferbelly

DeBrand Fine Chocolates

4.7(32 reviews)

0.6 mi

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Debrand Fine Chocolates completely ruined me for all other chocolate...in the best way possible!!…read more A dear friend of mine from Fort Wayne introduced me to Debrand years ago and even surprised me with a box for my birthday. From that moment on, I was hooked. Every single piece is beautifully crafted, rich, and truly decadent. Now it's become a tradition... I order online every year, and without fail, the chocolates leave a lasting impression. I've shared them with friends and they all say the same thing: these are next-level amazing. I honestly have yet to taste chocolates as lovely and refined as Debrand's. If you're looking for something special, memorable, and indulgent... this is it. I wish I could tour their beautiful establishment one day, but until then, I'll keep loving and ordering from them all the way from Houston, TX!

I've enjoyed the incredibly rich handmade truffles,chocolates and caramel apples from Debrand Fine…read moreChocolates for years. My favorite truffle is the key lime with pecans. If you enjoy Godiva chocolates,then you'll absolutely LOVE these hand crafted flavorful masterpieces. Unlike most chocolate brands,Debrand chocolates are ethically sourced and made fresh daily. The chocolate has a shelf life of about five months,as there are no preservatives present in them at all. Debrand chocolates is located in Indiana,and they also host parties & have a sundae shoppe where customers can enjoy hand crafted treats. Treat yourself to a box of these unique chocolates when you can. Y'all can thank me later.

Inside of store

Sunday with raspberry drizzle and milk chocolate drizzle

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Andrea B.

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4 years ago

Best ice cream I've ever had! The staff was very helpful, kind and willing to let you try before you buy. Having multiple flavors made FRESH daily and ready for you to enjoy was a huge eye catcher! I was highly impressed! I will be back often! read more

Rosangela F.

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4 years ago

Their Ice Cream is wonderful, tastes just like homemade, definitely our new place for ice cream You'll have to try it out for yourself, that's all it will take. read more

Renee T.

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3 years ago

Their ice cream called Grand Central Station is very delicious. The staff is very kind, cheerful & friendly.

Jolene H.

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3 years ago

best most friendly staff! love this place!! love all the flavors!

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