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.

I was there for a musical performance of one of my favorite bands. As always they were great!…read more My food was amazing and so was my friend's choice. The service was great although not enough for the extra event. We had to wait over half an hour to get a drink. Other people sitting at our table were ordering 2 at a time in order to not wait as long. We were not allowed to go order our own drinks. My other comment is that there a few empty tables closer the stage that would have allowed us and others to have more space. Most likely they were reserved but the people didn't confirm or show up? If that was the case, I would think the tables would have been open for others by 1/2 an hour after the band started playing. Charlie's Place is always a fun and favorite spot in the summer on the patio and when they have live music. Service is always great and the best clean restrooms are a plus.

The food was great and the service was amazing. We will definitely be coming back! Make sure to try…read morethe Nashville Hot chicken sandwich.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

I have visited Fort Wayne a few times and wanted to try this restaurant. I finally got up early…read moreenough to go. I wanted to place my to go order online, but the process was complicated. I called in my order and it was simple. I ordered the vegetable skillet and choice the biscuit. The biscuits are not made from and was very tasteless. The vegetable skillet was cheesy, but the potatoes were not crispy. They do give huge portions and is more than enough for 2. Not sure if there is a special request to have the potatoes crispier, but would definitely enhance my experience.

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!

This restaurant appears to be relatively newly built; we no longer live in Ft. Wayne, so I don't…read moreknow exactly how long they've been open: Food: The food was outstanding. Breakfast food doesn't typically merit strong opinions one way or another, but everyone in our party of 5 remarked at how good it was. Ambiance: Lots of natural sunlight, although the noise factor was a little high. Service: Well, there were a few issues. They were at-capacity, and one person in our group never got his pancake until we asked multiple times. By the time they finally brought it to the table, everyone else had finished eating, I had already paid the bill, and I had my car keys in my hand. They'll eventually work out the kinks I'm sure.

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.

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.

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.