Laycoff's Tavern (near Granite City/Target, North Clinton St) - iconic place with good pizza Laycoff's is a fun little place to frequent. It doesn't seat a lot of people. So...you might have to wait for a table. Unfortunately there isn't space for a nice waiting area. So you might stand up in the small bar area while you wait. It's okay. Things move fast. Enjoy the people watching opportunity. The team here is very friendly and welcoming in an odd way. They really are glad to serve you. Lots of smiles and friendly smiles. They are efficiently-friendly. They all move and talk fast. They are hustling to serve - not avoid. They will take a moment to get to relate...but not much more than a moment. The service is very good! The Sullivan family is very nice as well. Laycoff's is known for sausage rolls and a community bar environment. My wife loves her sausage roll. Full of tasty cheese surrounded by a light, fluffy and soft dough. The American sausage blended in with the cheese nicely. The menu has a small number of specialty pizzas (only six) along with build-your-own option. The prices are pretty comparable to other bars. On this occasion I got a 16" Everything pizza for $20. A 16 inch pizza was a LOT of delicious pizza. The pizza crust is thin. It is thin enough that almost every bit has a slight crunch. However, it was also soft enough to satisfy the less than crunchy crowd. The crust doesn't have much distinct flavor or seasoning. Just a nice thin crust. The pizza sauce was also hard to distinguish. The pizza is so full of toppings and cheese that you really don't see the sauce. The sauce that was they are blended well with the American sausage base. Now the best part - the fresh toppings! Laycoff's uses the Pizza King approach by using finely chopped toppings. The base of the Everything pizza is a finely ground American sausage. The base of the pizza so completely covered with sausage on the Everything choice. The sausage doesn't have much spice or flair as it is American style instead of Italian. The pepperoni is very thin. The fresh and slightly crunchy onions and peppers are chopped into small pieces. Even the green and black olives seemed to be smaller. The whole pizza was coated in delicious tasting mozzarella cheese. As I mentioned the 16 inch pizza is a large pizza. Laycoff's cuts the pizza into large pieces as well. This pizza could easily feed 3-4 people. Cold Pizza Test - I always want to try the pizza the next morning, cold, and for breakfast. This pizza was outstanding cold and as a left over. The coldness causes the mozzarella cheese taste to really come forward. The saltiness of the olives gets bolder. The bed of sausage and cover of cheese really help keep the pizza moist. The crust stayed a bit soft with a slight crunch. Overall, I really liked the pizza. It wasn't outstanding. However, it was really good at a good value. Dinning at Laycoff's has a sense of memorabilia and nostalgia. Be patient and enjoy the environment. read more

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Don't go here if you arent a regular. It felt very much like you had to belong in order to receive good service. I felt disgusting eating there because everything was very dusty. All of the signage and decor had thick layers of dust. We also had an extremely long weight. I almost wish we would've just left. read more

Food was delicious and fast. Husband said it's the best mushroom burger he's had. Philly steak was good and the everything roll! Cute little place with great service. Highly recommend over a chain restaurant. read more

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A great menu with a ton of options! Their wings and sausage rolls are fantastic! We've only gotten takeout, and the orders are always ready fast, and the staff is friendly. It's a bar, so it's fairly casual inside. read more

Waited way too long to write this review but my husband and I stopped in on a whim a few months ago and had a pizza roll and a beer. Great atmosphere and amazing food! read more

The food, the staff, and atmosphere was just like I remembered from back in the day. Moved away a long time ago and always remembered the pork tenderloin. Couldn't resist stopping in on my visit back. Highly recommend for any occasion! read more

Have you ever wondered what the tastiest thing you can put in your mouth in Fort Wayne is? Well, look no further because Laycoff's sausage roll owns that title. Laycoff's is a small bar and grill with amazing food. Think diners, driveins and dives type place but better. If anyone from out of town visits the fort this i make sure they try the sausage roll read more

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Such an old time watering hole. The food is just great the beers are plentiful and the atmosphere hasn't changed in 40 years. I love neighborhood bars like this one. Just a comfortable place for a really delicious casual finner read more

Food was really good. Pizza was fresh dough. Service at the Bar was the best. Quick and really good pours for sure. What a nice feeling neighborhood style place. I'm from Ohio and if I'm near I will be back. read more

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Love this place. Italian grinder and sausage rolls is our favorite. Wonderful hardworking staff.

Best breaded tenderloin I've had in years. Friendly staff. It's everything you want in a neighborhood bar but very welcoming to strangers, by the time you leave you will be a friend. read more

Food is great! Service is great! Ambiance is cool! If you love bar food old school everything the same owner been coming here since I was a kid and it's still the same as I remember amazing food cold beer! read more

We're on a mission to sample every pizza from every pizzeria, sports bar, and restaurant in Fort Wayne...minus the fast-pizza conglomerate chains, please! Laycoff's Tavern is stop number 32 We've heard that this place is a bit of a local tradition, and it certainly isn't for the atmosphere! It's a bit dark and, uh, cozy in the dining room, and we were there on a busy Friday night. The staff was joking with each other that it was the busiest they'd seen in a long while The pizza was surprisingly yummy! A good light and thin crust, and the broccoli was a welcomed new topping. It had lots of cheese (that's good!) but was a little light on the sauce (not so good)... but it was a solid slice. Certainly worth a try... read more

Great chill spot, food is amazing! Probably one of the best burgers I've had. Portions are big and prices are great for the amount of food given. The waitresses are lovely. First time I went they were playing Gaga and Katy perry so that was a plus! Lol. I definitely recommend. It's a little tight in there but definitely worth it. read more

Laycoff's Tavern - Double cheeseburger with bacon, French Fries, Laycoff's Original Grinder, chips, Italian grinder - Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Chicken tenders were big and pretty good Wings weren't bad The pizza was OK could've been better read more

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It had been years since I'd been there. My Uncle Jim Craig's best friend Cy Laycoff was the original owner. We'd always go when Unc came to town. A friend recommended it so I was anxious to go. I met the current owner Jimmy and shared my story. He then shared a story about what happened when him and his dad offered considerably less than asking price for the place. Had a good laugh over that one. ANYWAY, our waitress was great checked in a couple of times. Then we both ordered the loaded sausage roll. I dislike olives so they added mushrooms & peppers much to my appreciation! It can't out and I should have taken a picture! It was golden baked just right w/ a side of bbq sauce. OMG it was good! Crispy crust & loaded w/ goodies. Highly recommend it! read more

Really good breaded pork tenderloin and super cheesy sausage roll. Great server and fast service.

Been a hot one since I been to this place. Decent Pizza and sausage rolls, grinders, all that stuff. Stiff drinks and a rough crowd of old Men who like to slam the whiskey and drink some pabst. Decent menu though. Pizza is pretty good. Had a sausage roll one other time, wasn't bad. read more

We were visiting from out of town and this week's was recommended to us for good food in a local place, which is what I love versus a chain. Service was fantastic and the sandwiches and the pizza rolls or amazing! read more

We use to go here often and it was good! Do not go back to this restaurant / bar. It is not kept clean and the owner is not complying with proper health standards. And was obviously drinking heavily and serving behind the bar Employees working close to the customer was not wearing the required face covering or improperly wearing them It's too bad a good place can't be kept up to standards read more

Nice atmosphere and the fish was excellent. I will be returning. I passed this place often and the parking lot was always full. Now I know why. Oh and the food and drink prices are great. read more

I've passed this bar a million times and never been. Stopped in and was great. Kid friendly as well. One of the best burgers in the city. Customer service was great as well. read more

Best sausage roll and barbecue sauce. Easy to order and item was done within 30 minutes.

We love the bar food here. Always fresh and delicious. The wait staff is always on top of everything and very nice. Beer always cold and never have to wait very long. If you're looking for great bar food in Fort Wayne, Laycoff's is it! read more

Laycoffs is a great local place to catch a game or good beer without the crowd. The food is very affordable and almost always good. They have food specials sometimes but don't forget to ask. Sometimes the kitchen can be extremely slow so be prepared. Things to order: appetizers, breaded cheeseburger, rolls, wings, and salad (Casa copycat) read more

Can't believe I've never stopped here in my over 20 years of living in Fort Wayne. The pizza rolls were excellent. Drinks were good. Waitress was nice. We will be back read more

I have driven by this tavern probably a thousand times and didn't even know that it exists. I went for the first time in November after I was told from a family member that they had breaded cheeseburgers. And I went again over the weekend. Both times the servers were very friendly and served us quickly. I ordered the breaded cheeseburger both times and it was excellent! My only complaint is that I was given fries when I didn't order them, which is fine, but they were cold when they came out on the plate. I can't wait to go back and try the tenderloin! And the pizza looked really good! Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed! read more

Best Tenderloin ever! I love it here, live here yet it was my 1st visit - my mistake! The food, drinks, atmosphere and staff are tops! We were very impressed by our waitress Kayla. It was quite busy yet she was on top of it, she was very attentive to us and her many other tables. I love the friendly welcoming charm here. It's a great place for an awesome meal in a relaxed setting with the kind of people you want to hang out with! Ask for Kayla - you won't go hungry:-) read more

I've been enjoying Laycoff's for at least 20 years -- actually moreso since leaving Fort Wayne. Many of my twice-a-month visits to Fort Wayne include a Laycoff's sausage roll -- sometimes their Hoosier-favorite breaded-tenderloin. The place is a clean, basic neighborhood tavern/bar with a family room, mostly-friendly staff and well-behaved clientele, consistently good-quality food, decent-size portions, low prices. read more

Great food, great prices, great staff. Food is always prepared the same way. After years of going here I have gotten the sausage roll and it turns out perfect every time. Would highly recommend. read more

My son and I ordered take out. Hot wings and Sausage roll. It was our first time. Excellent, we will return! Fantastic food and cozy atmosphere. read more

Great place! Jim Sullivan (owner) is the best. Great food and great atmosphere. Their sausage rolls and pizza is the best in town. Great service and very kid friendly. read more

The sausage rolls here are amazing and the owner shows he truly cares by helping the waitresses who are spot on out. I have never had anything but good food and good service here and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Located on a busy street near the big mall, yet Laycoff's has all of the friendly atmosphere of a neighborhood bar. Great food, featuring many homemade quality soups, sandwiches, wings and more, is served in a family friendly atmosphere. Laycoff's is a treasure preserved by local ownership who cares about quality and customers feeling welcome. read more

2 Stars because 1. We did't get food poisening and 2. The server was nice. We learned that they had a family room (so my 16 year old son could go) and manhattens. We showed up at about 6:10 on a Tuesday evening. Perused the menu - yes they have manhattens, roast beef, turkey and pork. They also have ribs which my son loves, loves, loves. We order and oops- no mashed potatoes uh-oh, thats why we are here. Great. Ok, how about those ribs? Oops - no ribs. WHAT? It's not late, you are not busy, why are you already out of food???? We didn't want to be rude and leave, so we ordered salad and chili. Big disappointment when we are expecting manhattens and ribs. The server was nice and efficent - I guess it's not his fault they are out of everything. Won't try it again, though. BIg mistake to be out of food at 6:10 - I guess they only want to be a bar and serve drinks. Should have went somewhere else. read more

The sausage rolls are legendary. I would travel halfway across the world to eat one of these delicious and savory chunks of doughy heaven! The service is top tier, it reminds me of the tv show Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Get the sausage roll and you will thank me. read more

The wings are probably the best I have had, a nice dry rub, not covered in sauce. Tenderloins are very good, sausage roll is extremely good one of the best you can get. And the beer is cold. Great local bar relaxed atmosphere read more

Amazing food and a great atmosphere! Very laid back and fast service. Have all football games on. Looks a lot better on the inside then the outside. Very clean also. read more

So Good! We went for lunch and it was pretty packed. It's clean and well lit. The food was phenomenal! Very affordable and service was super fast. read more

Great local hangout. The food is good but the wait staff makes the experience unforgettable. Our party got a mixture of menu items and all were a hit. The waitress was attentive making sure our pitchers were never below held full and a fun gal to be around. Great experience. read more