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!

Cute little breakfast lunch spot. We had the breakfast sandwich. Bagel with egg cheese and bacon…read more Very simple and delicious. Bacon was thick and good. Made the sandwiches.

Great food and drinks in a chill and fun atmosphere! Always have a good time when I go here!read more

We don't live anywhere near Fort Wayne. We're 2 1/2 hours away in Frankfort Illinois but we go…read morethere once in a great while to exchange grandkids with my son who lives in Hudson, Ohio a suburb of Cleveland so he picked this place Charlie's to meet us for a lunch repass and it was very good. They have a very short suite menu, but what I had was terrific I had a a salad with salmon on it and a lot of other veggies. It was terrific. The salmon was jerk, salmon, and the whole thing was a delicious repast. We had a appetizer of a couple bowls of their homemade chips. Unlike many places that don't salt them. These were salted just the right amount not too salty and I can't say anything bad about it. Our server was terrific and his name was Alex and the place is shaping up. I guess they just took it over from someplace else. The walls are a little bit bare needs a little more decoration and the ceiling is bare, but the chairs are very comfortable so it's an easy five star.

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!

I visited Racks and Helen's bar and grill and my favorite thing outside of the atmosphere was the…read moreback wrapped jalapeños. Those things are heaven sent. The service was amazing they are very nice always smiling. The food was great and I will recommend to anyone in the area.

This is the restaurant on the MAIN level, NOT the speak-easy in the basement. We were there at 5:30…read moreon a week night. We were seated in a very awkward corner table for two where the tables were really close together. Since it was our Valentine's celebration, I would have been uncomfortable with the tables next to us having people at them because it didn't give you any privacy or space for private conversation. We did not get drinks or appetizers. Our meals were very good (salmon and chicken). The server was good but didn't refill my water and that' a big deal to me. Also, it's supposed to be an upscale place and they were out of paper towels in the bathroom. I feel like that is just basic service they should check on regularly.

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.

We loved our breakfast here. The staff were very friendly and hospitable checking on us frequently…read more We ordered a special with biscuits and gravy, potatoes (YUMMY) and a chunky monkey French toast (triple yummy). We would recommend stopping if you're in town!!

Place is way overrated. Packed so thought it would be good. It isn't…read more Super busy so they have a dining time limit, first off. 60 minutes from when you get your food then you're out. This isn't Covid time anymore... Ambiance is fine. Packed tables and booths into close quarters; has to park in a different lot due to no open spots in theirs. Food was gross! Ordered the breakfast bagel and the portion was massive. However the scrambled eggs tasted like fish and were gross. Bagel was chewy. Smoke turkey sausage was like a big, cut in half hotdog. Hash browns were undercooked. Just left it. Hated it. Kids got Mickey Mouse pancakes and they were just sugar! A metric ton of chocolate chips all over it. Kids didn't even eat it. Needless to say we all left feeling bloated, sick and unwell after eating here. Best parts? Service is friendly and quick. Cinnamon toast was tolerable. Water was cold & wet. Bout it.

Location is good. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Decent amount of seats and booths. Our…read morewaitress was fairly new, so she forgot our water three times, but I understand. Coffee was delicious but really strong. I got a buzz from it, lol. I like how they give you the coffee pot thermal at the table so you can refill your own drink. I also liked the glass that had our water was in, which you can also pour your own water at any time. I was glad I could substitute my potatoes for an arugula salad. I was hoping the omelet would be bigger, like a long rectangular shape, not a half circle, for $15.00. They could have put more chorizo in my omelet. The toast was delicious. My friend got the skillet and asked for the whites to be done and extra crispy bacon, which both were not, unfortunately. The atmosphere was amazing and made you feel like you were at home! Overall, I really appreciate this establishment and can't wait to try other things on the menu. I truly believe we lack breakfast restaurants in Fort Wayne. This place serves breakfast all day long!

We had the Steak and eggs chimichurri. It was quick, hot, and wonderfully seasoned. Our server John…read morewas top notch. Gordon Ramsey would hire this young man. The atmosphere was peaceful, bright , and very clean. A new favorite. Oh not mention the coffee was right up there too!

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!

Since it was my first visit I did not ask for my hash browns to be extra crispy to see what they…read morewould be like. No crispy whatsoever and warm (not hot). Eggs were delicious and rye bread was nicely toasted.

Closed today with no explanation, 3/2/26. Supposed to be open at 6 AM. If they have to close for…read moresome unknown reason, it would be decent to let people know why.

The food was good and serving size was fine. However the prices are ridiculous. We have spent…read moreliterally thousands of dollars here over the years but the price-gouging is excessive. One of the most expensive cups of coffee in town! Waitresses are always very nice but sometimes charge above what's listed on the menu. We will only go back during the hours for the breakfast specials. In fact, just changed plans that we had to meet friends here next weekend and will go elsewhere because of their prices. $6 for a bagel!!

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.

We were blessed to be at the Friendly Fox's wine dinner last week. Each delicious course was paired…read morewith a tasting of wine. While we love FF, we had never attended one of their monthly (in season) wine dinners. This dinner surpassed our expectations, which were pretty high already! The service was warm, welcoming, friendly but not intrusive. Their natural casual ambience was enhanced by white linens, fresh flowers, and candles at the tables. The food...oh the food! Fabulous (see pics)! Next wine dinners will likely resume in the fall. It's a small restaurant so only the lucky ones who reserve in time get in! The chef and his wife, Kendra, are wonderful hosts!

Popped into this lovely cafe for a quick late lunch on a workday. The Friendly Fox has a…read morecomfortable, local feel with an open, airy dining room. I enjoyed an easy panini and coffee, but didn't get to investigate the sweets this time! The cafe had a fun selection of seasonal coffee drinks and ice creams. Panini was good but not groundbreaking- a great casual lunch option with kind service. Family friendly