The food was good but the service was excellent. Nothing better than a beautiful friendly smile…read moregreeting you in the morning.

A nostalgic place, as my grandpa used to take us here. Great classic small town diner to have…read morecoffee and a piece of pie. Brunch was great and coffee was just right! Wonderful service!

Sunday Brunch! If your Bloody Mary doesn't come with breakfast, is it even brunch?…read more Famous Bloody Mary with Nashville hot chicken biscuit and candied bacon.

Went w/friends who had been to Charlie's before. Our first time. It was a pleasant evening sitting…read moreoutside on the very large patio, with a couple providing very nice, easy-listening live music on the outdoor stage area. Seating was very comfortable. Service was friendly but a little slow this night. We ordered their lobster rangoon flatbread to share, prior to our entrees, and that turned out to be the only dish i remembered to take a pic of. The photo shows just a half portion of the flatbread, and you can see that it was generously sized! Pretty tasty, but sweeter than expected, and one had to really hunt for any tiny little lobster pieces. Our table had 2 black and bleu burgers w/really good fries; the brisket grilled cheese, which our friend said was delicious, w/fries; and the ala-carte tacos which were amply filled but needed seasoning desperately. No accompanying salsa, and no crispy chips or other sides. Each taco came on its own separate tiny plate, so they cooled very quickly.

Had lunch with my Mom there this past Tuesday. Food was good. There was a young man with a black t…read moreshirt and jeans on. Not sure if he was the manager or a server but he was amazing ! Wish I would have asked his name . He was rocking the place, working hard and super polite !

Rack & Hellen's double fried crispy wings - delicious! I went with the naked version since I've…read morenever had their wings or sauces before. I was confused that the sauce options were not on the menu. However the kind bartender gave me an 8 pack of sauces to try. I found that the Carolina mustard sauce was my favorite. Very mild in spice. The consistency was also thin so it had trouble sticking to the wing. A slight mustard taste that accented the crispy fried skins nicely. This order had 10 nicely sized wings. The wing was was cooked perfectly - no pink on the inside. The skin was nicely crisp without being crunchy. Extra crispy wings have never been my favorite. However, Rack & Hellen's did an incredible job with these wings! I loved the onions rings. A large-thick piece of onion with a thick batter. The batter was moderately crispy but a bit oily to taste. Definitely recommend! The mac salad was very good. They use a larger shell along with egg and possibly onion. The mayo is pretty heavy. However the dish was pretty tasty! On this occasion I sat at the bar. The place was busy. There were plenty of servers hustling and helping each other. The bartenders were very kind and friendly. I was pleased that the food came out rather quickly!

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 :)

Spoke + Ivy (west Main Street, FW) - another locally unique dinning experience that deserves a try…read more Spoke + Ivy is located on west Main Street - across the parking lot from Redwood Inn restaurant, if that helps. This restaurant is set in an old building that used to house a pharmacy. It retains the character of the building via the hardwood interiors, tall ceilings, large window views of the street and concrete/industrial ceilings. The interior is nicely decorated with inviting green, brown wood and black accent colors. Table settings were very attractive as well. You can park in the small side lot or on the street. Reservations are easily made on line. The team is very friendly and welcoming. All set the stage for a fun and relaxing dinner experience. Spoke + Ivy has a very small food and specialty cocktail menu. This is the second time we have been here. Each time we found the food to be delicious and the cocktails are uniquely designed. Here is a run down on the food items we ordered: -Focaccia Bread: a mildly sweet, dense/firm bread, slightly airy with a touch of herbs to accent. It is cut into blocks so it is easier to share. The vodka sauce is thin in consistency with a smooth Italian seasoned tomato appeal. Both make for a deliciously simple starter. -Lobster Roll Rangoon: decided to give this a try. It comes out as one large Rangoon - not individual pieces. This means that you must awkwardly cut this shareable into pieces. The slightly crispy & oily wrapper is similar to most crab Rangoon pieces. It has a nice crisp. The inside has shredded pieces of lobster. It was not filled with creme cheese sauce like traditional rangoons - just plain. The green lemon parsley sauce was simply outstanding! It's very fresh, moderately thick and has a slightly tart taste. This added "the sauce" to what the inside of the Rangoon was lacking. -Milanese: nicely breaded chicken that was very moist. The breading is slightly sweet. The fresh bed of arugula salad is a nice add -Prime Rib Pho: this sounded really interesting. It's a smaller/healthier dish. The medium rare prime rib was sliced thin and tender. There wasn't many pieces of prime rib in this dish. The add-ins were fresh and much like you would expect from a Pho dish - just not as much volume. The broth has a chili oil base that gives it a spicier flavor. Overall we really enjoy this relaxed atmosphere and character of the building. The delicious food and cocktails are excellent.

Always a pleasure dining here, generous portions and friendly staff. Food is always hot and…read moredelicious. My recommendation is the omelets.

The food here was not on point for this visit. The kids pancakes looked like they threw a handful…read moreof chocolate chips on it. It was too much. My over medium eggs were completely cooked, the bacon tasted off and old, the eggs Benedict were over cooked as well. The server was good she took great care of us.

Good food some healthy options like the egg whites omelette in case you're in cut or some bulky…read morelike the chilaquiles bowl, menu shows protein and calorie counts so it makes it easier to track your numbers.

Service was extremely subpar, to say the least. Several waiters and waitresses walked past us…read moremultiple times without acknowledging or assisting us, and we were left waiting for an extended period of time. When we were eventually helped, the waitress made a significant issue out of the ID requirements and explained that we could not sit at the bar without one. I completely understand that there are guidelines and policies that employees are required to follow; however, it was the way the situation was communicated that made the interaction feel unnecessarily negative and unwelcoming. Overall, the service and customer experience were disappointing, and unfortunately, it left a poor impression.

I had the pleasure of having a take out breakfast from here today. I'll get straight to it - it was…read moreamazing. From start to finish, simply amazing. The food was tasty, well presented, and ample. My companion and I shared the meal, easily. We ordered blueberry pancakes, meat lover's omelette, and hash-browns. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Take out service is quick and efficient. The take out counter is right at the door, my meal was waiting for my upon arrival. I didn't have much interaction with the staff, but what I did have was cordial and polite. They have a small but really cozy atmosphere.

I stopped by the Blueberry Pancake House today after being interested in coming for awhile. I love…read morewaffles and knew they served them, so today was the day! I was immediately seated and served a drink. My server, a very nice blonde lady, arrived quickly to take my order and bring my food. I was so excited about my waffle with whipped cream and strawberries & the strawberries were phenomenal! Sweet, ripe, and firm... I was very impressed. The waffle tasted so good with a little butter and sugar-free syrup. On a Monday around 12:45 PM, the place was quiet, thankfully. Prices were very reasonable. I very much enjoyed my meal and can't wait to return with my fiancé in tow!

My Queen and I travelled from PHL to Ft. Wayne for her father's 85th birthday…read more We made a last minute reservation for 15 people and the staff at Lakeside Cafe graciously placed us in a semi-private room. When our group grew to 25 people, they were more than happy to expand our area. The servers were wonderful and friendly. All of our brunch entrees came out quickly and simultaneous. I'm still amazed that 25 servings came out at once and all were hot and matched each order perfectly. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were large. Thanks Lakeside Cafe for accommodating a last minute large group with outstanding service and delicious food.

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of an employee in front , a little heavy &…read moreglasses female with no name tag, was so rude. She snatched my bill from me & when I asked her to help with the tip amount (30%of 98.86) she ignored me and continued her conversatio. Then when I finished putting the tip, she again snatched my receipt and continued her conversations as if I was a nuisance, like a fly bothering her. Owner should definitely consider getting better help to be their face at the end of an amazing eatery experienc. Service & table serving were just tha, AMAZING! Hence the tip. Food was delicious & prices were on point. Had the payment process been even cordial, I would've given 5 stars

Love the coffee. You can still get a dairy creamer not that cheap artifical stuff that a lot of…read moreplaces are goikng to to save money. Skip Monday's because the supply truck has not come in yet and usually just a couple of muffins left from the week before. I love the avacado toast. Oat bread with quqacamole and a sliced hard boiled egg on top. Yummy and healthier option. Atmosphere eclectic. Mismatched chairs and tables. On big room so voices do carry.

Real nice surprise for lunch! The brisket was really good and coffee was as well. Nice outdoor…read moreeating and got me in and out in less than an hour. Real neat location hidden in a neighborhood. Definitely has a local secret kind of vibe to it.

When in Fort Wayne this is my go to place. The food is delicious and the vibe is pleasant.read more