You walk in to see a counter with seating for four people, high back, swivel chairs. There's a…read morediner menu letter board up on the wall, yellow with age, announcing the flavors of milkshakes and ice cream. It's from the 60s and probably hasn't changed since they put it up 65 years ago. There's a whiteboard on the back wall with the special for the day written out. Bacon egg and cheese omelette or a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on toast. Five dollars. The kind of place with a few locals sitting at a booth having their morning coffee, one of the waitresses offering Jim the last donut because they know he will want it. He accepts it. This is, in my mind, a classic American small town diner. The kind of place I grew up, eating in my hometown of 500 people. It's not high cuisine, there's nothing fancy about the food although I did come across a few things I had never seen before on the menu. Fried mush. Meat grits specials, like the scuttle butt and the chili Bob. An age old, but perfected recipe of eggs, meat, cheese, and a starch either potatoes ( homefries) or toast. The coffee is weak and not much flavor to it but, to be honest, it's exactly what you would expect in a place like this and there's something comforting about that. Honest, simple food made day and a day out, catering to the local crowd and a few roadway, travelers like myself who happen to come across it. There's a certain charm and depth to places like this that have been lived in day and day out by the same people for decades. For those like up rounded, there's the nostalgia and connection to the many other people having the same experience day after day in communities across the United States. Forgive me if I wax nostalgia can get a little sentimental here, but this morning's dining experience definitely elicited that for me. I hope you can find your own version of this sometime today or in the near future.

Service is excellent . The staff is all very polite and welcoming. The food is tasty and reasonably…read morepriced

The Reuben here is travel worthy here. I got it to go with some potato salad, and it makes me close…read moremy eyes and think of my Grandma. The perfect combination of kraut, corned beef and sauce on buttered rye and fried. This is like home cooking or a diner. Nothing weird or quirky, just good flavor and quality. They have a small salad bar for dining in, and it makes a nice lunch. I have had the fried chicken here as well and was pleased. I travel a lot for work and I always look forward to visiting here. It is not a fancy upscale restaurant, but clean and good for families.

On a recent trip to tour the Limberlost museum, my fiancé and I decided to stop here and have…read morelunch. My blood sugar had gotten low and I really needed something hearty. Thankfully, the Berne Dining Family Restaurant was open (it was Sunday). I had a very good grilled bacon and cheese samdwich and a small side of biscuits and gravy (not bad). My fiancé had a Monte Cristo sandwich, which he deemed more like a hot ham and cheese, meaning the sandwich was not deep fried like a standard Monte Cristo. Our server was nice, if not friendly, & we left feeling much more prepared to tackle our day! Thanks, Berne Dining!

I had a yummy chicken croissant. Friendly service. Highly recommended! Nice quilts on the wall…read more Cute clean bathroom.

Ordered the biscuits with gravy and a small breakfast sandwich. Both were tasty but nothing mind…read moreblowing. I ordered an iced latte and unfortunately didn't enjoy it much. It was vey sweet and I ended not drinking much of it. The service was very quick and both ladies seemed very nice! Also loved the plethora of coffee decor.

No notes. No pictures either because I ate it all so dang fast. Get the breakfast flatbread. This…read moreis an extra large portion for a hungry adult or can be shared between two people. The flavors meld together so well. It had a little spice to it, but nothing that lingered on your tongue in an annoying way. I had a seasonal latte and it was like Autumn in a cup. Baby had a mango smoothie and a breakfast sandwich. The smoothie was delicious! Sandwich was cooked perfectly and toasted up in a handheld package. The cafe itself was cute and clean. Decorated for Spooky Season, as I visited here in the Fall. Can't wait to visit Van Wert again to stop into Brewed Expressions. And kudos to the staff! They were professional, helpful, and well coordinated in their service-- communicating kindly to me and to each other and pitching in to help for efficiency. Kind of rare to see these days in the service industry...

My bestie and I met up for a quick day together and really enjoyed our drinks and meals at Brewed…read moreExpressions. She ordered the French Soda and the breakfast sandwich and I did a custom iced latte (white chocolate and pistachio with almond milk) and the smoked Gouda grilled cheese. Everything was very good and perfectly made. They did run out of eggs that morning so my friend's breakfast sandwich was just a bagel, cheese, and bacon. They didn't have any sauces to add to it. The workers were so friendly and helpful. They clearly know the regular customers and they stayed busy. My friend and I aren't familiar with Van Wert and the staff was happy to recommend local businesses for us to visit while he hung out. We were there on a Saturday morning and it was busy, but there's ample seating so it was fine. It was cute inside and the enjoyed the exposed brick walls.

Rooster Joe's! A.k.a. Chicken Coffee according to my four-year-old. We come here every weekend for…read morea delicious breakfast and quick coffee run. you really can't go wrong here with a wide selection of pastries from local bakers- but I will say our go tos are the ham and cheese croissant and the chocolate chip cookie. It's soo thick and gooey, especially if you ask to have them warmed up. Everything and more that you can get at a coffee shop including gifts and sometimes local artisans have their items here as well. (Sourdough, kettle corn, etc) The workers are all extremely friendly and the interior has a great amount of seating with a rustic farmhouse feel including an outdoor patio with plenty of space to sit and enjoy your coffee, matcha, food, etc and friends company! There is even coloring books, and a coffee shop for kids to play with and stay entertained. 10/10

Great place in the middle of Mercer County not that far from Eldora Speedway (10 mi North), Grand…read moreLake St. Marys / Celina (10 mi SWest) or a couple miles West of US 127 between Greenville and Van Wert if traveling North or South in West Central Ohio. If you're looking for a scenic drive off of I-75 for a break and good food & coffee, only 30 miles West between Dayton and Lima. The service is local and friendly, efficient but warm and gets you what you need. The building is a recycled bank branch but is comfortable and cosy. Baked goods, sandwiches, soups and definitely the coffee are worth seeking out! I always find an excuse to stop by here when doing business or visiting family in West, Central Ohio! Highly recommend!

My son and I walked in on Saturday afternoon for lunch…read more We sat at the counter and after a few minutes ordered My son had the mushroom and Swiss burger with coleslaw fries and side of onion rings I had the 133 bistro burger fries and coleslaw Food arrived fresh and hot To our surprise the fries were crisp and not a soggy greasy mess They hamburgers were tasty hot and also not a greasy mess the toppings were fresh tasting with crunchy lettuce and pickles firm tomatos The coleslaw tasted homemade with no heavy aftertaste All the staff was friendly and not over bearing on how things were during our meal The inside is well done not over crowded with tables or decorations We will stop by again when we are in town

I went with my family there in the spring of 2025 for breakfast, the food is very average, I mean…read moreI can make some of this stuff at home better than this. I've only been there maybe once since then. The service was really good the waitress brought us our food right when it was ready took a little time but she was swamped. Ambiance was really strange nothing changed since Balyets was in that building. Its just ok.

Wonderful little hidden breakfast place! We had banana nut…read moreFrench toast and corned beef breakfast skillet both were yummy and different Will return next time in town. Waitstaff were very tentative and nice to talk to.

Waitress was nice. Service was quick food was good. Located in a strip mall. I would go back for…read morebreakfast.

Great food, wonderful service, lots of space. So glad we discovered this gem with so many of…read moreoptions and breakfast all day.

Very countryesque. Down home cooking with great service and really good food!…read more The portions are huge! From the menu I thought my meal would be on the smaller side. I am not a big eater at all and the menu Pic is definitely deceiving! I could only manage a little under half my plate! I would definitely stop here again while in the area. The only thing I can say that wasn't what I would order again is the biscuit. While tasty, it was a bit on the dry side and dense.

Enjoyed my first visit the second week after grand opening while in town from out of state. I was…read moreimpressed with the wide selection of sweet treats. I chose a donut and it was freshly baked and had the perfect ratio of soft, savory, and sweet. They also have a full coffee menu. I opted for a drip coffee, and it was great. Service was prompt, polite, and the staff had a welcoming home town feel. The interior is well decorated, modern, semi-industrial, but very cozy. I love the exposed brick, wood beams, and seasonal Christmas decor. There were several groups of all ages hanging out. Great small town local feel. Make sure to check out this place.