I absolutely loved this spot for breakfast. The menu was one of those where you don't know what to get because everything looks so absolutely amazing. The drinks were good, though the Honey Badger was a little too sweet instead of grapefruit-y. My crepe was absolutely amazing - it had eggs, pesto, sundried tomato (I think) and was served with potatoes. Stealing glances at my friends' plates, the burritos looked good but smaller than I expected, and 3 or 4 of my friends got the pork bowl and loved it. Only downside (or else it'd be five stars!) was that the food. took. foreeeeveeeerrrrr. It was a Sunday morning, but it still took 2.5 hours from beginning to end and we ordered almost as soon as we sat down. For 11 starving and slightly hungover girls, it took too long. But - absolutely delicious food! read more

Awesome crepes, great service, our server was Alec who seemed very knowledgable about the menu items. We eat out quite a bit as we travel a lot .... my husband and son both thought this was one of the best crepes they have eaten. In this town of poor quality restaurants, this is a welcome relief. We also tried the Mayan coffee which was well made. read more

By far the best food on South Bass Island

Good breakfast place with good crepes. I had a crazy Sam, it's was tasty. The waffles where also good.

This was the best food and service we had on the island. Great crepes. Good service. Reasonably priced.

I have came to this restaurant several times while spending a weekend in PIB and loved it. Staff is usually always nice and the food is cooked to perfection. Last weekend, me and my family came here for brunch. Our server took at least 8 minutes to greet us and when she did she wasn't friendly in the slightest. We ordered our food and waited 45 minutes before starting to get frustrated and hungry about the wait. We said something to our server and instead of reassuring us that our food would be out soon, she snapped back with a smart remark stating that we were a larger party and it is a busy day (we were well aware of this). After waiting another 5 minutes , my aunt went inside to find the manager and talk to him about our wait time. The manager told my aunt we can either wait a little longer or leave the restaurant. We left. This situation could of been approached a bit more professional and kindly. read more

Ask for Will to be your waiter, he gave us awesome service! Chicken tacos, BBQ chicken salad, and a s'mores crepe were all on point! And don't forget your expresso poured over a scoop of vanilla gelato! read more

The old forge is the reason you should go to Put-in-Bay Island!!! The food is beyond delicious!!!! I'm not kidding!!! We were on the island for a long weekend....we ate there every single day!!! They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner and CREPES!!!!!!! The first night we were there we celebrated our anniversary and they made a big deal over it and bought us a crepe and put a candle in it along with champagne! The staff was so friendly, and outgoing offering tips on things to do and see while on the island! They have an adorable patio area and have music on the weekends!! We were lucky enough to see a musician named Anthony Picone while there. We will definitely will be going back there next summer!!! read more

Very good for general egg, meat and potatoes breakfast. My wife had spinach raps with black beans and sriracha sauce, also a winner. Staff was friendly and the price was comparable to everyone else on the island. I'd go back here. read more

Had the best savory crepe this past weekend outside on the patio!!! This is a great location with great service!

Went here for brunch on Memorial Day. The server was outstanding, but the manager and food not so much. Ordered egg whites with The Forge breakfast plate. The server returned after putting in the order to let me know that they were out of egg whites. We then asked whether they could make the breakfast by just separating two eggs...something that should be very easy for a cook/chef to do and, in my experiences, has never been an unreasonable request. The server went to ask and in response, the manager came to our table. In quite a condescending manner, he told us that they weren't able to separate eggs(?). So, I sat through the meal with no food while the rest of our party had their breakfast plates with eggs made in various ways. Not impressed at all and will not be back. read more

I tried to order the walleye, but they were out. The B-Rock sliders were good. They are more like small hamburgers than sliders. The fries were below average. I ordered the potato & kale hash hoping it would be something interesting. Unfortunately, it was just deep fried potato chunks with kale and a lot of garlic sauce. My girlfriend and I could not to eat it. read more

Again, what an amazing meal here! The crepes are fabulous, had the Mr G, love that balsamic reduction. The pierogis are awesome! Loved by the 8 year old, sweet crepes are to die for. A can't miss on the island! read more

This is my first time on the island and we were looking for a good breakfast spot. Upon looking at Yelp reviews we saw Old Forge received a 4.5 star average, the restaurant definitely didn't disappoint. We both ordered coffee that was refilled promptly, we ordered crepe entrees, Pecos Bill and Jackie O, both were delicious and different from the breakfast norm. We also shared a Nutella crepe that was phenomenal. Sean, our server, continually checked in and asked if we needed anything. The service as well as the outdoor atmosphere and delicious food made returning if we're on the island again a no brainer. read more

A group of 10 of us were seated at the bar for brunch. The staff were so amazing and took care of us like we were at their best table. And then the food. The siracha cream sauce took breakfast tacos to a whole different level. I highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

If you want coffee selections like you get at Starbucks, you need to get to The Old Forge. The coffee bar is set apart from the restaurant and has an employee stationed at the counter to service the coffee only customers. I ordered an iced cafe mocha and it was so good that I went back in the afternoon for another! My family has been vacationing at Put-In-Bay every summer for the past 20 years and we each have our favorite restaurant. While there, in the local paper, I read about the chef of The Old Forge and we all went for breakfast on our last day there. I wish we'd gone the first day. The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. I think the prices were better than the other restaurants we'd been to all week. The menu offers a good selection of sweet or savory crepes and also a few grilled sandwiches. I really loved the cinnamon butter (not sugary) served with the waffles and the breakfast potatoes (I'd call them home fries) were cooked through and browned without being greasy. read more

Our bachelor party of 10 ate here three times in three days. At the end of the weekend, we all left with Forge shirts because we loved it so much. The crepes are fantastic, especially the classic and the cheesecake ones. The coffee is delicious and the servers are quick and friendly. Overall, I would come back here just for the Forge. read more

This is a great restaurant with great tasting food! I highly recommend "The Old Forge" at Put in Bay.

Great food. A bit slow to get the chow but worth it. Customer service was great a much better than other spots on the island.

Variety of different foods. Perfect for brunch. Our table shared the meatballs, fries, crab cakes (big and delicious), and I had a salmon crepe with poached egg. Great presentation and nice atmosphere. read more

The food was delish, our waitress was super nice and the restaurant was so clean and nice! Wonderful atmosphere as well.

We asked to be seated outside and our waiter did an amazing job of checking-in with us frequently but not obnoxiously. I had the blackberry mojito, the blackberries were delicious and gave the drink a wonderful flavor, but it was clear a little too much sugar had been added. The appetizers sounded delicious and in an attempt to not over order, as we usually do, we decided to skip a main entree. The meatballs were mediocre, large portions with somewhat bland sauce. The truffle fries were delicious, with the perfect amount of parmesan. We had two crepes one with the roasted chicken which I did not care for and one for dessert with lemon and raspberry which was amazing. Atmosphere was nice, there were a lot of local workers in the back sitting at the bar. read more

Best cocktails on the island. Less of a tourist trap & more of a relaxing good time. I would love to go back, it'll be my first stop!

Excellent service, great food & the Bloody Marys were perfect. Had the breakfast Tacos and they were very good.

Brought our large family in and were quickly served. Highly recommend the Crazy Uncle Sam and Capreze crepes. Friendly staff.

Great place to eat on Put-in-Bay. The Captain Berry crape is my favorite - a crape filled with fresh strawberry's, blueberry's and raspberry's with a touch of yogurt. The breakfast crapes with eggs is also very good. For dinner I got the burger sliders and they were fantastic. The Old Forge is just off the main strip across from the Beer Barrel. It has both indoor and outdoor seating and you can bring your dog if you plan to eat outside. This is definitely my favorite restaurant on the island and reasonably priced. read more

Had an amazing meal tonight at The Forge. We shared Walleye Piccata and RJ's Cavatelli. Also had Truffle Fries and Bacon Wrapped Dates. Great food and great service! read more

Delicious and cute breakfast spot at PIB. Cocktail menu diverse and food fantastic . Love that there is a great spot for breakfast here on the island. We visit every year and this is always a stop on our trip read more

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Yum!! Freshest breakfast we've had in a while! We stopped for breakfast before leaving the island & wished we'd found this place earlier! Definitely will be checking them out for lunch next time we're in Put-In-Bay read more

The Old Forge is soooooo good. The food is consistent and a great value. I love their interesting selections and they NEVER disappoint! I have been here for different meals over the years and they are always good. I look forward to stopping at The Forge every year we are on the island - a tradition with great food! Don't miss this gem. read more

Best breakfast on the island. Delicious crepes and unique breakfast items. Also traditional breakfasts for less adventurous. We eat here every day when we come here. read more

Was there on May 16, 2015 and we hated it. Our waitress did not get our order right. Instead, we waited for our food for about 45 minutes. I mean, we were a party of seven and they had the audacity to charge us money for EACH CUP of coffee. Then came back and said "I was just kidding about charging for each cup". I wanted my eggs medium and not poached and it still came out poached. Asked her 3 times. At least the manager came out and helped us which and I feel bad for her but I think that the waitress we had was a newbie and didn't know how to SERVE or at least TALK TO PEOPLE. As for the gratuity, I was not happy since it clearly stated for party of" 6 or more" made me a little mad. Pros: Clean place. We were seated right away and made our beverages out (but she still screwed it up). Great atmosphere and the place has a nice feel to it. Cons: Look at the paragraph. The waitress we had needs to be furthered trained in both sides of the spectrum: customer service and how to waiter Other than that, if we didn't have that waitress, I would've been happy there OH WELL. Never coming back there again. read more

Basically to me the best place on the island to get breakfast. I've tried plenty of different places on the island and most are mediocre at best. This place has never failed to make my morning taste buds happy. Yes you will have to wait awhile for service and your food but that's because they are so incredibly busy. You even see servers for the other establishments stopping here for eats. Now onto their offerings. They have a neat menu that encompasses breakfast crepes of any ilk you can think of. They gave traditional breakfast along with waffles and different types of Benedicts. They also have breakfast sandwiches. I ordered the Billy Boyd crepe with breakfast potatoes and a cafe mocha. Hubby got the Classic crepe with breakfast potatoes and a coffee. When you order specialty drinks it takes a bit to receive them because they make them up fresh. My crepe had bacon cheddar tomato and arugula. It was sooo darn good with the crunch of the bacon the freshness of the tomato and arugula and sharpness of the cheese made for an explosion of flavor in my mouth. Yes I'm going back tomorrow and I already know what I'm getting yumminess! read more

We were here at their grand opening. This means we got to try several items off their menu. Everything was so fresh and delicious. If you want high quality food, this is where you want to eat at. Basically if you get tired of greasy food you MUST eat here. The flatbreads were so tasty. The crepes can be made savory or sweet. The pastries were so so rich. Best place to eat at, especially on a sunny morning! read more

No customer service for to-go patrons. Took 6 minutes to get anyone on the other side of the counter to acknowledge I was there and another HALF HOUR to get my food. No concept of customer service at all. Won't even make eye contact with you when you are the ONLY PERSON standing there. Why half an hour to make 2 F'n creeps to go?!?! OMFG. After running to meet my boat and casting off, opened our orders in the bay to find they were wrong! WTF read more

Yummy different food...wish I'd known they also have specialty coffee drinks...not really advertised when you walk by and we walked by many times as it was right around the corner from our hotel. We ate breakfast here...I had a crepe and hubs had the breakfast tacos...really good and lots of other different menu items in addition to traditional fare. Wonderful service on the patio and great coffee, too. We ordered two of the sweet crepes to go and they were also amazing...even cold out of the cooler in the car on the drive home! read more

Last week was our first time at Put-In-Bay. Not knowing where to eat we used our Yelp app to narrow the choices. We picked the Old Forge because of the nice outside dining area and the unique menu. The food was excellent, really hit the spot on a beautiful afternoon. Our server Rachael (with an a) one of the highlights of the day. made great recommendations and help us plan the rest of the afternnon read more

Great food and service! Our family of 8 was seated quickly and waited upon immediately. Between us all, we ordered savory crepes, sandwiches, salads and paninis - and all were awesome. Our server was attentive (our drinks were never under half full) and friendly. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing. Definitely a spot to check out! read more

Best food I've had in a long time, and I have a lot of business meals at "fancy" restaurants in big cities... This was a complete surprise for Put-In-Bay and I hope they continue doing what they are doing! Even my son commented about how good the kid's sliders were. read more

Outstanding service and the most delicious food. Patrick is amazing! Had the most delectable crepes - G Master, totally incredible. Smoked salmon was also great and if you like sweet, the berries one is to die for. read more