This place is just neat. A place a serves killer coffee and a full bar. I could stay all day at this place. They have a back room full of pinball machines too. I've stopped in a few times now and tried different variations of coffee and have enjoyed every sip. Can't wait to return next week and try something new! read more

Great local coffee shop. It's refreshing to find something that's locally owned and not a Starbucks. Plus, they roast on site! read more

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Hey Mike and crew, checkin' in from Florida. I'm a long time customer from 2007. The coffee clatch I was in always met in the mornings during work for an hour or so. Since my retirement to Florida, I have been searching for coffee to meet the standards of the ol' OC. In a three year search, i have determined that no coffee can beat the 9th degree of darkness. So, I order a couple of pounds every month and it's sent. I love the stuff. Keep up the good work. Jerry read more

Honestly, Old Crown wouldn't feel out of place in San Fransisco. One of the most interesting mixes of bar, restaurant, and coffee house that I've ever seen. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and the layout is colorful and interesting. There's an awesome old school pinball section in the back which gives it a really unique flavor. By far the best part though is the bar/coffee shop mix. There's a great selection of beers, the cocktails are varied, and the coffee selection, both hot and iced, is really good. This place definitely deserves five stars! read more

Old Crown is the best coffee shop in Fort Wayne, hands down! They have an enormous selection of coffee, roasted on the premises. Their special Clover single-cup coffee maker makes an incredible cup of coffee. I've done the head-to-head comparison of coffee prepared with the Clover versus the drip method and, well, there's really no comparison! The small selection of food is decent and fresh. But, stay tuned, because they're moving across the street soon to a bigger place and creating a more extensive menu! read more

This is a good coffee bar - excellent proper brewed coffee - not the usual autopsy runoff that we are offered in other places. Also, a well chosen, if small range of beans for sale too. The staff are excellent and most welcoming. The place reminds me of the hip coffee bars back in the UK I would frequent to people watch and enjoy a good coffee too.. I have not tried eating there but I watched them preparing food and watched it go out to the covers and it looked good. Altogether a gem of a coffee bar and highly recommended. I'll be back! read more

New fave coffee place! The coffee is delicious - it has such a nice complex flavor. Starbucks could never lol. Very friendly waitstaff, I had a nice little chat while checking out. Also, they have fair prices. read more

Being a college student, Old Crown is by far one of the best places to grab a cup of coffee in town. Their in-house roasts are beyond excellent and the atmosphere is very nice and peaceful. They're the only place I buy my beans from for my own brewing! You must try their caramel sauce, whether it's in your latte or macchiato, it's a must! Not only do they know how to serve up a great cup of joe, their lunch menu is phenomenal. All their ingredients are fresh and seem to be seasonal and some locally sourced. They also have a phenomenal new dinner menu every weekend that they post on their social media sites a few days before. This is a must stop if you're looking for a good coffee or a nice lunch (or both). Pick up some beans on your way out to take some Crown with you! read more

Good environment. Good selection of both drinks and food. The coffee I tried was just ok. I even bought some beans to go. They are just average. I intend to try another, I just need to find the right one. Luckily they have about 10 barrels of varieties of roasts to try. read more

I simply love Old Crown. The coffee is excellent, the tea is excellent, the drinks are excellent, and the staff is lovely. I always feel comfortable when I order, and any questions I have are answered in a friendly and educated manner. There are tables, a bar, and a backroom for seating; the restrooms are always clean, and there always seems to be interesting art on the walls. I must admit, I have never eaten hot food at Old Crown, but if the ambiance, cleanliness, coffee, and courtesy of the place give any indication to the quality of their hot plates, I am sure they are wonderful as well! (Also a great place to find out what events are happening in the 260!) read more

I've been getting my coffee from OC for 20 years. But it's so much more than coffee place. Good healthy lunch options, great place for an after work drink, and their dinners are amazing. They have something for everyone. read more

Some of the best coffee is Fort Wayne. The laid back atmosphere makes this great for coffee dates or just meeting for discussions among friends. Competitively priced and also has other options than simply coffee. read more

The coffee is great - buying drinks or buying beans. The atmosphere is often noisy due to the bar but great for studying week days or earlier in the day. I haven't tried much more than dark chocolate mochas with almond milk or caramel lattes (also with almond milk). I love how the drink is about coffee, not sugar. read more

5 Stars, yeah, it really doesn't get any better! I honestly never knew what actual good coffee was until I discovered Old Crown. It is the best coffee you can get in Indiana from all over the globe, and that is not an exaggeration, in fact industrial coffee that you find in a supermarket is now totally unacceptable. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and great value. Happy to leave a review for Old Crown, they honestly have improved my quality of life. If you want to improve yours as well, just try their "house" blend of coffee, then try a new one every visit. I would suggest the African or Indonesian coffee, but they are all fantastic! Kent read more

Love this place. Highly recommend buying their whole bean coffee. They also offer good food and drinks.

Visit here based on Yelp reviews. Great coffee choices. Strong taste of it that match my taste. The 9th of the Darkness (Whole Beans) was the best! I better come back here soon to try others. read more

We were in Fort Wayne for a basketball tournament and wanted to run some place local for lunch. The coffee was great and the food was good. I really liked the vibe of the place and love that they are roasting beans onsite. The employees were nice too! read more

Old Crown is not terribly easy to find. Some employees are friendly and some were not. Service was slow. It was a bit confusing when walking in because there is one place to order and another to pay and then a full bar. We weren't sure whether to seat ourselves or oder at the counter. The wraps were very good and so was the coffee. The coffeehouse/bar vibe just wasn't for me. Plus I think they are way overpriced. read more

Obsessed. I was a die-hard Firefly fan (and still am), but when I want an awesome cup of black coffee or a to-die-for latte, this is the place. Besides the tremendous coffee and coffee concoctions, the atmosphere and service are stellar. A must go-to. Also, the food is amazing. Awesome wraps. Sometimes they have 3 Floyd's Zombie Dust, and that also makes me happy :) Go immediately. And then go every day after for your daily caffeine fix (or your daily tea fix - they make the most amazing almond milk chai tea). read more

I LOVE this place. I rarely stop in and sit and have coffee, but the atmosphere is great. The employees are always friendly. I stop in at least every other week to buy my normal pound of "The 9th Degree of Darkness" which is the best coffee I have ever had. I have to say that I think their quality and taste is much better than other coffee places. Highly recommended! read more

I love Old Crown. They do an awesome job of combining a relaxed coffee shop with a great place to have a beer, wine, or something a little stronger. The selection of alcohol is staggering. You would never expect this little coffee shop to have such an amazing selection of Bourbon, scotch, and craft beer. Oh and the coffee is amazing too. read more

Chef Selvio has taken over the kitchen and does a fantastic job! Dinner menu now Thursday -Saturday nights. Still my favorite spot in Fort Wayne! read more

Full bar with the best craft cocktails in town. Everyone that works there has always been 100%! Great, healthy food. Keep up the good work mike! read more

We came here for coffee but decided to try dinner. The catfish was amazing, the beef crostini was delicious and could have been a meal. An unexpected lovely dinner. So very happy we came! read more

I haven't had the food or alcoholic drinks but I've had the coffee. Whenever I drive by I have to stop and get coffee. Super hipster and trendy if that's what you're looking for. They can keep that part. Not to excited about that, especially if I need coffee. High five someone else. Best part-Pinball machines in the back! \./ read more

Best long island I've ever had. Also stellar coffee beans & brews. Amazing environment as well!

Got an excellent ham & swiss wrap here for lunch. Very tasty. Aside from my wishing it were a buck or two cheaper (and why do they charge you a dollar to toast it??? that should be standard), it was perfect. PS. This place has a pretty cute interior, if you're into that kinda thing. read more

Normally it's one of our favorite places to go, but tonight the food sucked, the service sucked and two tables next to us complained too. If it looks like 3 stoned dudes dont waste your time, unless you want to wait forever for shitty food and service. #TacoTuesday read more

Thank you for making our study group comfortable. I ordered a vegetable stew which was delicious...and nice man helped me figure out what beer i would like. Once I sat down to enjoy my stew an angel came out from the kitchen and asked me if I wanted fresh baked bread with my stew... Yes, please! read more

Coffee and Food were decent but the service was fucking terrible, we had this server named Becca, unreal bad, super rude and bitchy, will not be going back the service was so terrible. read more

Best coffee you can obtain in Fort Wayne. Although I think other places have better lattes and other fancier drinks, the coffee that Old Crown roasts in house and brews daily is unbelievable. Love the atmosphere inside, its easy to relax and do schoolwork or talk with friends. read more

The atmosphere at Old Crown makes it a great place to hang out with friends!! I have only gotten coffee there, so I can't speak to the bar options. However, the coffee I have gotten has all proved to be very good!! read more

Amazing cup of coffee. Strong and delicious. Best in town. Had to go back the next day for another cup. Looking forward to trying the food.

My husband and I went in around 9:30pm on a Friday to try the table service. The sign at the entrance said to seat yourself, and that table service was until 10:00pm. We waited for 20 minutes, making eye contact with a server helping another table, and got no service, not even a greeting. We decided to just leave and eat elsewhere. read more

Fantastic coffee choices, good food, great bar items. Staff is quirky and eclectic and fun.

Wonderfully crafted cocktails. Great food. All employees very kind and attentive. Not a big coffee drinker but their coffee is still the best in town that I've ever had. read more

My father was a deli owner in New York and for that reasonn I am always on the lookout for a good Reuben sandwich and based of another reviewer's review, I have found out and can attest that Old Crown is the Fort Wayne place if that's what you like. Great place for roasted coffee, they do it themselves. My wife and I adore this place read more

Best Coffee beans in town! I love the Ethiopian beans. The service is just as good, always friendly. Try Caramel Sin!

Coming from out of town we relied on Yelp for our first meal out! Thank you Yelp! Mom wanted a cocktail, I wanted coffee, Jeremy wanted food. Completely fits everyone's needs! The woman at the ordering counter was so helpful in ordering. My vanilla latte was delish! I recommend the spicy mango wrap! It's small but so yummy. Breakfast is served earlier in the day if that is what you are looking for. Enjoy! read more

They have a Clover machine!! I love strong coffee, and the "9th Hour of Darkness" made with the Clover was one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had! Cool atmosphere. I'll visit whenever I head back to Ft. Wayne. read more