We have been regulars even when they were located on Dunfee, but are especially glad they are now located in Columbia City. The food is always fun and delicious. The wait staff is very attentive and friendly and if you like "shabby-chiche" decor, you love the seating and aclectic art work. read more

Cozy little corner diner that is so cute inside! The food is fresh and soooooo good! I had the Hippoe Hash and it was perfect. Service was great start to finish! read more

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My favorite place to eat in this area. Prices are reasonable. Cozy atmosphere with an eclectic vibe. Homemade food that you don't find anywhere else around here. Servers are warm and friendly. Would recommend to anyone. Only complaint is I wish they were open later. read more

Fun lunch spot. Eclectic little downtown corner location. They have an interesting twist on their menu items. We've been there twice and enjoyed everything we've had. Dine inside, or out front. Don't think you'll be disappointed. Enjoy a tasty meal in downtown Columbia City..... read more

Excellent service, quiet, and relaxing. Love that the food is made with love and homemade

Must have been a bad day. Driving through Columbia City thought we found a cute little café to have brunch but after waiting 15 minutes with no service, we got up and left. read more

Wow, what a gem this place is! This was our first time and we came on a Saturday about 12:15 pm. They serve just breakfast and lunch and everything on the menu is original and different. I got the "pick 3" for lunch (they have a whole board filled with soups, salads, casseroles and sandwiches/wraps to pick from) I got the tomato basil soup, cucumber salad and portabella sandwich. The soup was hands down the best tomato basil soup I've ever had (and I've tried plenty). The cucumber salad reminded me of the cucumber salad my grandmother made when I was a kid, perfect - not too sweet and not too vinegary. Now the sandwich was something special, I 've never had a portebello sandwich before and this one came with spinach and some kind of flavored cream cheese and then the grilled portebello mushroom. Then they grilled the sandwich. It was hands down delicious and filling. The meal also came with a piece of fresh banana and cantaloupe and of course, sliced pickles. My husband had the lobster eggs Benny. It was lobster salad on a soft biscuit with scrambled eggs and hollandaise sauce on top and tomatoes slices. A very different take on eggs Benedict but he really enjoyed it and gobbled it all up. His came with an orange slice and a cantaloupe slice and pickles. We are so glad we found this place. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxing and interesting! (We got to dine with a velvet painting of Elvis!) We will definitely be back, everything on their menu is HOMEMADE - no deep fried anything in sight. read more

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I try to go here as often as I can. Everything is homemade. And the staff is just awesome. They're only open for breakfast and lunch. But that doesn't matter. Everything that ive had here be it breakfast or lunch has been absolutely amazing. In fact my daughter and I were just there last week. She loves the place as much as I do. And the ambiance is quite quirky. But it definitely works for such a small place. If you're ever in the area definitely stop by. read more

We had a family girls lunch date at Pickles Cafe last week. This was my first visit and I was SO impressed. It has a very cozy ambiance and friendly staff. I ordered the pick 3 for lunch and everything was delicious! Lots of options. We all had a great time. read more

Pickles Cafe - Family girls day at Pickles Cafe! - Cafes Near Me - Columbia City, Indiana

Wow! Found a great place for lunch! Just down the street from my new house in Fort Wayne Indiana I saw a sign for Pickles Cafe. What a find. Everything on the menu is healthy and organic. Three of us stopped for lunch today. Located in a old wooden building which includes an antique store and a small Cafe in the back you can have lunch Monday to Friday and breakfast on Saturday. We browsed the antiques while waiting, as the dining room was loaded with locals. When we were seated we ordered a steak salad with black berries and a hand made black sweet bread, a white chicken chili with roasted cabbage and a ham and goat cheese panini....delicious! My wife loved her Italian soup and a healthy salad with berries and melon. A good time was had by all!! We will return often! read more

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This place is still great and better than there previous location in Fort Wayne....more seating here. You can get a filling breakfast until 10:52am the. You can get an awesome sandwich or delicious salad. All sandwiches and salad come with a side of fruit and a couple of homemade pickles. They also have daily specials that change daily and are not in the menu. I asked them where the name pickles came from and they had this to say, "The initial idea was "the veggie patch" but we were afraid people would think we are health food. We love our gardens and to incorporate them into our cooking but we also love cheese, sauces, heavy desserts so one day one of the bosses was out for a bike ride and passed a garden filled with cucumbers giving her the idea to name us Pickles. Everything we serve comes with a garnish of pickles normally bread and butter but sometimes dill or a variety marinated cucumbers. We like to think it's a fun name showcasing our corky side but also our love for fresh produce." read more

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Passing thru town and stopped long enough at a Chain north of town and looked at their menu, look was all it took. Found this GEM on yelp . Buy local! Had the Popeye melt w Turkey...OMG ! Service was perfect and if you like local eateries w outdoor seating this is the place! I would give it 10 stars if I could. read more

We found this listed as a 4 star on yelp. I think it deserves another 1/2 star. We got there at 10:45 and they said we could have breakfast or lunch. We opted for lunch. They had quite a few specials to choose from but we decided to order off the menu. My son got the steak tip sandwich with sautéed onions and provolone cheese on toasted bread. He said it was delicious. I got the chicken salad on gluten free bread which was also toasted. The gluten free bread was smaller and our waitress apologized for this. I'm used to the size though. both sandwiches came with fruit an chips. I had the plum iced tea and it was very good. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The seats look like they were bought at auctions or garage sales, but they were very comfortable. We will definitely go back. read more

Neat little place for a nice lunch , food was epic , service very good. Dessert was incredibly,,, great job!

Great twist on a corner diner. Quaint atmosphere. Good options with fruit and veggies. Had the hummus schwarma pita. Loaded with black bean hummus, spinach, cucumbers, salsa etc. a bit too much tzatziki space but would not stop me from ordering again. I stopped in on my way from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Will stop by on my way through again read more

reasonably priced food in a small town! feels like a home cooked meal, but a sandwich shop more or less. Good breakfast these waffles will be a treat to your nibbler piece for sure. Not maple syrup however :( me kind of sad about that. That processed corn syrup diabetes ,cancer causing type of syrup.You know the kind that all places serve? they all serve it so I can't knock these jokers. Good food even if the syrup isn't the best. read more

Great food and service! Price, in this day and age, was fair too. We sat outside on the street corner so the "ambiance" might have l lacked but I had my dog with me. I'd eat there again in a heartbeat. read more

Love the pickles cafe!! I often go in for lunch and it's always great!!! The food is excellent and the staff is wonderful

Fun place with really good food! Servers were great and super nice. We'd definitely go back.

We just moved to Columbia City and this restaurant was recommended to us. The food is excellent and fresh and the decor is so unique! See how many pickles you can find on the walls read more

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This place is adorable! I found it through word of mouth since they have very little social media or advertising presence. I try to stop in when I am traveling through Fort Wayne because I love the quaint atmosphere and patio dining that make me feel like I am really getting away for an afternoon. Interior looks like a mix from a bunch of country garage sales. Menu is pretty standard cafe fare with sandwich, soup, and salad options. I'm a fan of the Cheese Louise and the Raging Bull sandwich. Every dish comes with little sides that always include pickles! Homemade desserts are amazing! Chocolate peanut butter pie is a favorite! I think quality could be slightly better, but the place is so charming that I will continue to return. read more

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The spinach and mushrooms soup was amazing. Highly recommended! Service was friendly and great

Pickles Cafe is a unique experience. Out in the county and a bit of a hidden gem. With as small of seating area it needs to stay that way - so don't ever come to this horrible place with terrible food..... Cute clutter designed place with your grandmas table cloths, mix matched plates and coffee mugs, and a hodge podge of different tables and chairs. It looks so unintentional that it might actually be. I've been there a few times, always Saturday brunch. I've never tried there lunch menu because the breakfast is amazing. Now that I recall, I've only ever eaten the Hot Mess Hash browns. But that's because it's totally amazing. No, I've also had pie. Pie that made me want to roll around in it naked it was so good. Hum, I wander if they sell that pie in bulk sizes..... So the Hot Mess is a lovely combination of ham, onions, hash browns, eggs, horseradish, and all topped with sausage gravy. I honestly believe you can top most breakfast foods with sausage gravy and it's makes anything better. The food comes in a perfect size that you finish it feeling full and not have to take it home so it sits in your fridge for a week before you toss it out. read more

Pickles Cafe - Hot Mess Hash - Cafes Near Me - Columbia City, Indiana

Pickles Café is located in renovated general store in Dunfee, open for lunch on most weekdays and Saturday. You can browse the general store and outdoors garden shop, if your party has to wait for a table. The restaurant itself is small, but was very charming, with vintage-looking table clothes and rustic furniture. We had about a 1/2 hour wait on a Saturday lunch visit, but the time seemed to move quickly. I ordered the garden vegetable sandwich with herbed cream cheese; it also contained spinach, avocado, cucumber and other veggies, on a tasty bread. I chose a side of fruit with potato chips, and a not-too-sweet lemonade. My dining partner ordered the turkey and artichoke panini, with chips & fruit. We both enjoyed our sandwiches; nothing extraordinary or too fancy here, just fresh and well-prepared. I highly recommend ordering whatever dessert item is available, or go all out and choose the dessert sampler tray. We shared a slightly warmed piece of oatmeal chocolate chip pie, which was marvelous. I really regret not sampling more desserts, but we were pretty full by the end of the meal. Most of the other menu items sounded like standard lunch-time deli offerings (sandwiches /soups/salads), but the kitchen seems to put extra care in the dishes it sends out and the ingredients taste very fresh. Service was friendly, but they seemed a bit overwhelmed during our busy, packed lunch hour. On Saturday mornings, they open earlier and serve omelettes and brunch. Pickles is seemingly in the middle of nowhere, but is a welcome, quaint stop when exploring the outer limits of Allen and Whitley counties. Warning: when we visited, it was cash or check only, but this may have changed since. read more

Been coming here for years and figure its time to give them the Yelp review they deserve...Pickles is an off the beaten path cafe located in an old General Store that delivers no BS homemade dishes that taste incredible. They have a menu full of great sandwiches, soups, etc...but are always switching things up with creative lunch specials and deserts. The staff is super friendly, attentive and personable. The ambiance is quaint with country/farm vibe. The chef is experience and knows what she's doing. I personally love their chicken salad sandwich...possibly the best chicken salad sandwich i've ever had. Highly recommended. They do a Saturday morning breakfast/brunch that I've heard is wonderful (have not had yet) *Be sure to get there a bit early as the secret's out on this place so lunch can get a bit crowded with a wait, however a wait isn't all that bad as it gives you time to wonder around the general store which is full of old school candies, farm fresh eggs, and a bunch of antiquey stuff. Love everything about this cafe. read more

Outstanding food and atmosphere. Very unique sandwiches and salads right on the square!

The wife and I had breakfast there today - she had been recently for a special Fort Wayne "foodie" event, and thought I'd like it... She was right! Specialties are 5 egg omelette and hash. I had the hash and she had biscuits and grave. Both were very tasty! The place is family owned and run, and you could tell. Everyone is super friendly and attentive. The front of the restaurant is a general store which sells little candies, jams, jellies, and meats raised on their own farm right there on the property, which keeps their prices low. I'll be back many, many times. read more

Pickles Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Columbia City, Indiana

I was disappointed after hearing rave reviews about the famous chicken salad. Turned out it was very dry and bland and basically a pass - zero stars. Expensive too, I ordered a scoop of chicken salad on a piece of toast and it was 9+ dollars. Also it was very cold inside with the AC cranked on a Spring day. Sorry but I would not recommend the place. read more

Visited today for a girls lunch. The broccoli soup was very tasty and full of chunky vegetables but was only Luke warm. I was very much looking forward to the homemade banana bread but quickly learned it wasn't baked all the way through. . The atmosphere was quaint but totally undone by the freezing temperature inside. There was even a lady at the next table completely covered up in a fuzzy blanket! COVID protocol was adequate. Staff was wearing masks but not all customers and social distancing between tables fell short. Seemed like they might have been a bit short staffed today so will try them again but today's visit wasn't what I hoped for. read more

I've had breakfast here multiple times while in Columbia City and all the other times the food has been great. Today I got the Waffle and Sausage and Egg breakfast. Looked great when it came out. The waffles were prepackaged from Costco (I know this because I've eaten the same ones at home. Can't forget that crunch and waffle that tastes more like a cookie. They were good mind you but I can buy a whole box of them for half the price I paid for the meal) the eggs were good. But my sausage wasn't done all the way through. Just disappointing from a place that most of the time has been great. read more

By far one the cutest, most quaint restaurants I've ever been to. The midwestern farmhouse charm of this little hole-in-the-wall eatery exceeds even the most middle American expectations. Breakfast options range from the most hearty, sausage-filled biscuits and gravy to strawberry ricotta french toast casserole. I haven't been more satisfied with a breakfast experience since I discovered mimosas at brunch. For anyone looking for down-home cooking with a gourmet flare and impressive service, I strongly recommend Pickles Cafe. read more

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First time at this restaurant and won't be back. Excellent interior and atmosphere. I ordered Chef Salad and have been waiting 30-35 minutes, before my food finally arrived. Mushroom & spinach soup, was cold. And when I tried my Salad it was absolutely disgusting. Turkey & Cheese wasn't fresh and smell bad, vegetables wast good neither. I was so hungry and so disappointed. Really great atmosphere, but I came to the restaurant, not museum. So, Pickles got only one star for food! read more

Pickles Cafe - Chef Salad - Cafes Near Me - Columbia City, Indiana

Great Cafe. Food is ok, nothing to special. When you first walk in the door the interior creates an absolutely amazing old-school country atmosphere. When you walk into the front door don't get confused because you have an antique store in the front of the building and upstairs. The actual Pickle Cafe is in the back of the building. read more

Pickles Cafe - Pigs Revenge and tomato basil soup - Cafes Near Me - Columbia City, Indiana

Teeny tiny place, you might need to wait in the store until your name is called. If you are a "person of size" or claustrophobic this might not be for you. BUT solid good food. Had a delicious creamy butternut squash soup. Super relaxed atmosphere, like you're eating in grandma's living room. Nice place to grab a sandwich when you just want a DIFFERENT experience! read more

My sister took me today ! So much fun to look around. Food was delicious. Today I chose 3 dishes, carrot ginger soup, sauerkraut sausage noodle casserole and a broccoli salad. A destination restaurant for lunch with a good friend, highly recommend. I'm personally not into country decor....I found this place so charming nonetheless. read more

Where do I start? I love Pickles! The only thing that upsets me is that it is closed on Sundays! Every other day anything I tried from the pick 2 or pick 3 specials has been really amazing! Fresh ingredients and creative and ever changing menu! I love going there for lunch with my girlfriends but also for brunch with my family! It is in an old general store, it is one of the few authentic places in the area and I love to think it's my local precious secret. Besides the great food and service you also can buy farm fresh eggs, antiques, flowers (there is an adorable flower shop in the parking lot) and they just opened the upper floor to sell a variety of handmade goods. read more

Had breakfast there this morning. Very quaint experience. Excellent food and great service. Small and crowded dinning area but worth it for the food. I would highly recommend for an enjoyable experience. read more

Pickles Cafe - Farmers omelet with banana bread and fried potatoes. Scrumptious. - Cafes Near Me - Columbia City, Indiana

A sad disappointment. Of the 3 sandwiches we ordered, only one was edible - the smoked salmon panini. Not spectacular, but edible. The deluxe Brie Panini was nothing but 2 pieces of store bought wheat bread, barely toasted, with a small smattering of Brie, avocado and tomato and some jalapeño jam, as shown in the picture. The chicken panini was tasteless as the meat was thick and not seasoned. The mac and cheese and cauliflower soup were good, but not enough to feel we ate lunch. The plum tea was quite delicious, too! Service was fast and friendly. Brought the leftovers home and doctored up the chicken by slicing the big, dry chunks and making a stir fry out of it. $33 later, we came home to see if we could find leftovers in the refrigerator. read more

Get ready to step back in time as you feel like you are entering an old time general store. Great food, very friendly service. Awesome pie. Lots of antiques. Fun place to visit so close to Fort Wayne! read more

This place is adorable! It's a little cramp in the dinning room area but eating on the porch is very delightful. The food taste fresh and light. read more