Top notch top notch top notch. First time here and I can kick myself for not going sooner. Everything was phenomenal. There's a small parking lot oFf the street and a side door And front door to enter thru. It's very small. Galley style space with a full view of the kitchen. It's super cool. There are tables and bar stools. We chose the stools and were super happy with it. Our service was top notch She was friendly repeated our order back to us. Accommodated our request and refilled our drinks quickly. We orderd the oatmea and it came with raisens brown sugar milk and toast. It was Verrazano hot and not sticky. Very fresh. I also ordered the garbage plate and subbed out bell pepper for jalapeño and Tom mayors for mushrooms and it didn't disappoint. It was huge!! It also cAme with toast. I added hot sauce on top too. It gave it a great kick along with those jalapeños. The food came out in less than 5' and we got to see them make it right there. It was so fun. Food portions are large and the prices are great. Def coming back. Loved loved this place. read more

See all

There is nothing like a hole in the wall, diner breakfast! You can find this gem off historic Wells street near downtown. The interior is nothing special. It is small, but cozy! There is a counter with barstools and then a few tables to snag a seat. The staff was friendly and very attentive. They move people in and out quick, but not in a hurry so they utilize the small space they have! Our waitress was very sweet and took great care of us! The menu is over exhausting, but they do all the classics well! We grabbed coffee, which is a must in the morning. I decided to order the garbage place. Eggs, peppers, onions, and potatoes all smothered with sausage gravy. It was fabulous and a hearty portion! I will definitely be coming back to Klemm's. If you haven't already, check this place out! read more

By far the best breakfast in town always fast and always tasty. If you want a garbage plate this place is the ticket

came in @ 11:10 place was packed. smell of breakfasts smacked me in the face when i hit the door. got their garbage w/ sourdough, so good and piping hot! sat @ the counter and was entertained by the orchestrated movement of their cooks. read more

The cutest and sweetest cafe! The service is fantastic and the atmosphere is homie!!! I loved the breakfast I got and my friend Rachel was impressed with her's as well! I got what the server recommended and I got a huge breakfast; potatoes, eggs, bacon and pancakes! They put blueberries in my pancakes and chocolate chips in my friends, due to our request! They were accommodating and kept our drinks full! The prices were super reasonable as well! I would definitely come back to this cafe for breakfast! I want to try their lunch out as well! read more

Ordered 2 garbage plates to be delivered. I had never had them from Well st always State St. when we opened the boxes they looked nothing like the picture, no gravy which makes it better than another local joints. We started eating them and my son looks at me and asks if mine tastes funny. I tell him not to eat it. I complained to the delivery service. Which did no good, I got nothing back on my card. Those garbage plates did get eaten........by our dog who dug them out of the trash. While we went to the other local place to pick up our garbage plates!! read more

Glad I made a stop here before heading home. I ordered the Garbage and Toast. Absolutely hit the spot for the road trip. Delicious food and friendly service. read more

Klemm's is great and consistent. Nice local diner food for a fair price and the delivery is always inexpensive too. When I get my food it's still hot and delicious. Biscuits and gravy are good! read more

In town from LA to see my folks . Had breakfast here everyday . Nothing compares to the hospitality , food , authenticity of the customers and staff . This place is so charming it feels like a movie . I hope it never changes. It's not "re-done " trying to be updated or "trendy " . Coming from LA where everything is superficial ; authenticity , history , and untouched style are gold . Stay just the way you are Klemm's !! read more

Awesome place to get a fast and ready breakfast. I love that its a quick but amazing breakfast food dine in place. Service is always so amazing. They greet you as you walk in and are ready to take your order. The menue is a usual breakfast menu but the love thats added to the food makes it so much better. The environment is welcoming and is like a small diner feel. I would totally recommend this place as a small but well known fort wayne breakfast dash. read more

Big diner-style breakfasts, delicious and inexpensive. Huge omelets, the best American fries/hashbrowns around, and service is fast, efficient, and friendly. The perfect Saturday morning stop before visiting Hyde's Bookstore across the street. The food is cooked to order, always arrives hot and fresh... makes you wonder if the cook is psychic the way the food arrives so quickly. Nice neighborhood place. Always have a smile for you, and maybe a tip on what's to do in the big city that day. The sandwiches/fries look delicious, but I can't stop myself from ordering that Western Omelet. The incredibly popular "Garbage Plate" is topped with a big ladle of home-style gravy. The bacon is crisp, sausage is excellent, and the customers include a high percentage of locals who are friendly, too. read more

I do love this place. It's small, old, and SUPER comfortable. Having only been here for breakfast this is what I can tell you: Their is typically one cook and two waitresses in the whole place. You can sit at the counter or a table/booth. The food is prepared in front of you diner style in a flash. The food is DELICIOUS & cheap! I suggest the garbage plate for breakfast. A wonderful combination of skillet / biscuits and gravy. - - - - I'm getting hungry again! read more

Klemm's Kafe - Sitting at the counter of Klemms - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Food was excellent! Cooked well and comes out hot/fresh. The service is excellent and quick. This is now our go to spot when traveling for AAU. Thanks Klemm's cafe read more

Great service, nice atmosphere, homey and comfortable. Food was served swiftly and in great portions. Would definitely come back if we're in this neck of the woods again. read more

Little hole in thecwall! But our waitress was on top of it! Food was good and came out quick!

I had the pleasure of going there this morning for breakfast...i lived the ambience and the food was delicious!!! The prices were very reasonable.. My waitress was awesome!! I would definitely go back there again!! read more

Don't be turned away by the outside because what is inside is pure American diner in your small town neighborhood. While I don't live here they still treated me kind and provided great service. This place is small inside but cozy. The food is straightforward breakfast (served "all day"...they close at 1pm. We got a big plate of French toast and 2 eggs #11 for $4.90. I got a #7 oatmeal with toast. They have the caddy full of any kind of smucker's jelly you could ever want. The service was fantastic. My coffee was always refilled as she went through. Great place for a quick inexpensive breakfast. read more

See all

These folks right now is amazing. With the lock down from the virus ordeal and they r here busting chops just to get these carry out orders done. I give them 5 stars for their hard work read more

Food was disgusting. Would not recommend. I ordered the breakfast garbage plate and it literally tasted like garbage. I also had a grilled chicken sandwich with a side of soup. The sandwich was very dry and tasteless. The only thing I recommend is the homemade soup. Never will try this place again. 0 stars. I couldn't even finish the plate it was so nasty. Smh!! read more

Klemm's Kafe - "#12. Garbage Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Good food, good folks, good times and them dime store prices you learn to appreciate. Old People like it here, old People come in by the flocks, parking is tough, but if you can park over at GI Joe's and run across the street you're winning. Park in the plaza across the street or do something. Klemm's is very good, good french toast, waffles, burgers and more You could do a lot worse than coming here for sure. Small inside, but if you can get a seat OH BOY! and more! very nice in here they will serve you up some good slop that don't kill off the payroll in your billfold. Great potatoes here, Idaho best good and greasy with them onions too! Come check em out read more

Great breakfast joint! Cheap prices and great service. Nice variety of choices of diner food. I eat here at least once a week

Average classic breakfast diner fare. Decent prices & service. Had eggs, hash browns & toast, pretty hard to mess up. Small dining area & restroom. Difficult parking lot. Average service. Wouldn't go out of my way to dine here but certainly worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Best B&G we've ever had...perfectly seasoned, required no additional salt or pepper! Only issue we had was that we order delivery thru Uber and the gravy wasn't put in a separate container than the biscuits and was instead already smothered on top of the biscuits. This could've been a mushy mess depending how long it took for us to get our order and it definitely wouldn't have saved for leftovers (luckily it was so delicious we finished it off though) if u order delivery or to go , just something to be aware of and u might want to request that the items are separate to ensure best quality...prices are reasonable and food is delicious though. read more

Great Breakfast. Be aware you may have to wait, but for my wife and I it was worth it. I ordered the eggs and sausage and my wife ordered the chicken fried steak. The meal was great but lo and behold the star was the sourdough toast crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We loved it. read more

Friendly staff in a welcoming environment. The food was timely and the coffee is always fresh. The waitress staff is prompt with placing the orders and always have a smile on their face. The place is a little run down and dirty for my liking though.. read more

Klemm's is a classic diner, through and through. You'll find your standard American breakfast fare. Nothing fancy, just good ol' pancakes, eggs, breakfast meat, potatoes, etc. It's a pretty small place and was very popular on the Sunday morning I stopped through. From what I gather, it's popular with locals. You might have to wait for a table, but service is quick and you won't have to wait long. Like, it was really quick. I have no idea how they made our pancakes so fast. There's booths and bar seating. First come, first served. Prices are low, food is good, service is friendly. read more

Great greasy spoon breakfast spot, great coffee. Not a lot of seating or parking though.

I ordered the country fried steak with eggs & grits It was a delivery order & it arrived nice, hot & delicious! The country fried steak was still crispy I will definitely order again whether it be on site or to-go This meal was one of the best delivery experiences! Thank you! read more

Great little diner. Nothing fancy, but done well. Helpful staff and very attentive. If you want snobby food, this isn't the place. If you want full plates of good stick to your ribs food, then go to Klemm's. read more

The food was good and everything was clean. The place was really packed but they still took care of everything politely and quick. The menu was slightly confusing with how they seperated the choices but other than that it was a good stop. I would consider going back for breakfast again. read more

Klemm's is our number one pick in this state of Indiana.From the moment you step in ...you know you have entered HOME. Everyone is friendly there, even the people that sit next to you. Teresa, our waitress, took our order, and she changed an order to save us a few coins. Every little bit helps The cook was like watching an orchestra leader, from one end of the grill to the other side. Awesome! Definitely worth an encore every day. We met people going there for the past 30 years. Thank you very much. "Mahalo nui loa" from Hawaii. read more

Ordered the 3 egg, Chorizo style "Garbage" Omelet with tortillas. Quite possibly the best Breakfast I have ordered in town! Service was perfect and very friendly. read more

Get the Garbage, you won't be disappointed. Even the Omelet "garbage". Huge portion. Best cooked bacon we've had. Breakfast sandwich made to order is pretty high on our list. Easy on the wallet for our family, and very friendly service. You can't go wrong with a slice of pie for later. read more

Love it -- I love watching the woman cook up a tasty breakfast quick and hot ! This is big city in a small city. Delicious food that probably isn't good for you in the long haul, but is a joy to eat. I swear this place has an active poltergeist. I was in there with a friend once and a ceramic bowl of creamers tipped right over in front of us - and my friend and I could hardly believe it unless a passing waitress saw it as well which stopped her "dead" in her tracks. read more

Talk about cozy! I had a late breakfast here on a snowy December Saturday. It's the kind of place where you are inches away from the next table and everyone can watch the grill. I loved the experience, even if my pancakes tasted like green pepper. Not a good place if you are fussy. Everything is well worn and coated with a greasy sheen. But it's a lovely place to share a simple, inexpensive meal with your neighbors. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food given the dive-y location and price. I had two breakfast orders complete with coffees and orange juices all for under $20!!! The service was prompt and friendly. It was fairly busy when we went but we had our breakfasts within 15 minutes of ordering. It's very small inside, but the tables and floors were all clean. We ordered the Garbage plate and the 2 Egg Breakfast. Both came with toast (the raisin toast was delicious!) and the 2 Egg Breakfast also came with a choice of meat and home fries. Each meal was cooked well and delicious! Overall - don't let appearance deceive you. It's a dive-y place but delicious food and fast friendly service! read more

Best breakfast that I've had since my grannie last made me breakfast. The biscuits and gravy are to die for...pancakes were good too. Coffee was on point, bit the best was the good old fashion down home service. Great you with a small and a pot of coffee. read more

If you are looking for a breakfast that reminds you of breakfast your grandma might have made, this is the place to go. I travel for work and always look for local restaurants. Very pleased with my scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy, and the coffee is delicious. Very fast, and the service is great. read more

We had plans for another downtown diner on a whirlwind trip to Fort Wayne. Remembering that Klem's was on our way to our next destination made it our next choice. Parking is tight, but don't let that stop you. The classic diner was great for the kids. Sitting at the bar was a treat for our boys. Everyone, cooks, servers and customers, were very friendly. The food was filling and priced well. read more

Great service, friendly staff and fast. Had to go with the garbage breakfast. No complaints what so ever. Hope to get back soon.