The Forge is fantastic! The service and food are excellent and I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the bay! I ate here for breakfast and dinner in one day and the food was delicious. It was so good I had to come back. :) For breakfast I had the breakfast tacos (Yum!) and for dinner I came back and had the prosciutto panini. OMG it was soooo good I loved it. And during dinner they had live music on the patio which just adds to the great ambiance. They also have so many great beers bottled and on draft. Come here for good food, great drinks and a fun time! 5 stars hands down!! read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Enjoyable, off the beaten path cafe right near the heart of downtown Put-in-Bay. This place is known for their wide variety of crepes and sandwiches. My wife and I decided to get two dishes and share (our favorite restaurant "scheme")...so we ordered the B-rock sliders and the Crazy Sam crepe. On the B-Rock sliders plate were three small beef burgers and a dish of their famous Parmesan truffle oil fries. The burgers were cooked to a nice medium temp and topped with provolone cheese, tomato, romaine lettuce and a small amount of garlic aioli. Very tasty! The fries were completely rock star, and were gobbled up in a hurry. The Crazy Sam crepe was filled with chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and topped with sriracha cream; we added sliced avocado to ours. Usually you eat a crepe with your hands, but not this version...a fork and knife were more appropriate given its size. The combination of flavors in this crepe were great..how can you go wrong with cheese and bacon over chicken, right? The avocado added additional creaminess to the dish and the spice of the pico and sriracha cream set it off perfectly. So glad we decided to give this restaurant a try, they really nailed it and we totally enjoyed this meal. read more

The Forge - B-Rock sliders with Parmesan truffle oil fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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Carly took excellent care of us. As a fellow vegan, she gave me a heads up of where to eat on the island. The food was incredible for everyone in our party of 6. "Least trashy place on the island." "Very accommodating." "We've been here twice already." (Shout out to Molly as well!) read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Pretty good brunch in Put-in Bay! It was our first time to the island and wanted to grab some food when we reached there and good-old Yelp guided us to this place. They have outdoor seating, allow pets and have some pretty good drinks!! We got the Mojitos and not only were they refreshing but also potent... A good buzz to start your day... They have a good selection of crepes and we were told that they are known for them... We got the "Fancy Pants," which has smoked salmon, arugula, cheese and a poached egg. The crepe was not too thick and the egg was poached to perfection. While I don't like salmon for breakfast, this combination seemed to work and it wasn't too fishy as a morning meal... We also got the prosciutto eggs Benedict. Usually the English muffin on the Benedict is a deciding factor if the meal is going to be good or not: if the muffin is not toasted properly it feels chewy. Not in this case. I enjoyed the Benedict though I wished there was some hollandaise sauce... House potatoes accompanied both dishes, which made the meal sufficient. A place worth visiting if you are in PiB.. read more

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Oh Crepe! Is right - the savory and sweet versions are both a hit and we recommend the nirvana - chocolate with sea salt and vanilla ice cream. read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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This place is a must go for brunch! I was in Put-in-Bay for a bachelorette party weekend (surprising huh?) and I researched where to go for brunch and thankfully this was a recommendation that we went with! Start off with one of their hand crafted drinks. I had the Millie's favorite and I highly recommend it if you like raspberry. You have to finish your brunch with a crepe because that's what they're known for! read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

The muscles and Caesar salad were good. My husband ordered a burger that was missing the bacon and onion jam and our server brought us our food and never checked on us. We were so hungry he just ate it anyway. So basically he got a $15 plain cheese burger with a piece of arugula and nothing else. read more

The Forge - Muscles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Their crapes are totally awesome!!!! We got there before they closed for two days!!! They close every Tuesday and Wednesday! read more

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Stopped by for a good cup of coffee and a sweet crepe. The building used to be an old blacksmith. The decor was minimalist and industrial. You have the option to sit indoors or out and order coffee to go. I ordered the Nutella mocha and it was delicious. Not too sweet. My husband ordered the gilly (coffee with a shot of espresso). He said the coffee had good flavor and would order again if he wanted a strong kick of caffeine. A great drink to sip while having a good conversation. We ordered the cinnamon and sugar crepe with strawberries. The crepe hit the spot. Not overly sweet and the strawberries added a great texture and flavor. The batter of the crepe is thicker than the traditional. The atmosphere was great and the staff was very kind and attentive. Definitely a place worth visiting. read more

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This place was ranked second for PIB restaurants and they definitely lived up to their ranking! It was a slow Tuesday night so they were able to accommodate our party of 20 very quickly (11 adults and nine kids). We ordered the short rib poutine and it was to die for. French onion soup was decent, but a little short on the cheese portion. Tasty, tho. I had the chicken paprikash and it was delicious. Good portion and chicken was so tender. Husband had the b-rock sliders and said they were very good. Crab cake was good, but needed a little more sauce. Topped off the evening with the raspberry cheesecake crepe and it was out of this world. A definite gem in the downtown PIB area for a good meal that's not all "bar food." Quaint atmosphere and excellent service. read more

Really amazing crepes and potatoes!! Iced coffee was pretty good too but nothing too special there. Service was kinda slow. Took about an hour to get our food read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Very nice restaurant, with a garden bar, diverse food and cocktail selections. The staff are very nice and check in on you. Food and drinks were delivered in a very reasonable time. They were openly dog friendly allowing our dog outside with us. I would recommend to anyone that visits to give this place a try. read more

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My friends and I stopped here when we came back to put in bay the last day we were in the area. I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was delicious. The chicken was perfectly fried on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was just the right amount of sweet and savory. I also ordered the chai latte which was really good as well. Our waiter was really nice but the service was extremely slow. I'm not sure if that's just how it is since it technically wasn't season where there is more people on the island so they have more employees to help. I didn't let that determine this review since the food was phenomenal and the waitress was very nice and accommodating. read more

The Old Forge looks brand new, but opened five years ago. It has a coffee shop inside with booth seating. The restaurant has tables. The menu is not pub food, but the trendy foods like yummy appetizers, panini sandwiches, salads (I had the kale with goat cheese), has full breakfast anytime, and specializes in crepes. Patio sitting is available. Wine and beer list. Escape from the kiddies and rowdy crowds and try the Old Forge. Has some forge tools as decor. read more

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We missed the brunch by a few minutes! But the lunch was good, the vegetarian options were good, they can customize all the items to be veg. The truffle fries were good, we had the tacos which were delish! The sandwiches and wraps were good too! Definitely recommend it! read more

Amazing crepes and the Tommy Pickle was delicious. I definitely recommend this place. They've got sweet and savory crepes during breakfast and brunch. Not expensive either. read more

The staff and service for our breakfast was outstanding. The menu had an amazing selection of drinks, coffees and cocktails. The food selection was also really great--it was hard to pick because everything sounded so good!! My crepe was so good I ordered a second one halfway through breakfast! The restaurant also looks newly remodeled. The Forge was fresh, modern and somewhere I will be soo excited to go back to next time I'm on the island! read more

A much needed breakfast after a night of debauchery! The Forge breakfast was nice and the Breakfast Bowl with pulled pork, potatoes, eggs, and black bean salsa was delicious! Wife had a Tommy Pickle (bloody Mary) and I tried the Mimosa (hair of the dog you know). The waitress wasn't overly concerned with giving us our check, we had to eventually ask another waitress for it. Other than that, it was a nice stop. read more

The Forge - Was the Forge Breakfast...great! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

I was excited to see a vegan option but was disappointed when i got there. the portion sizes were tiny. I couldn't believe that i paid 2 or 3 dollars for one piece of toast because it doesn't come with the breakfast items. The vegan hash was good but it was mostly sweet potatoes and overcooked vegan sausage for $15. read more

Atmosphere : probably the one and only hipster-like restaurant on the island. They played Paolo Nutini = instant like from me Service : A+ ..tentative and kind Food: Try all of their crepes (smoked salmon and the one with prosciutto was yummy) . Sandwiches were normal and the sliders were good. read more

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Loved this place for breakfast! Ordered the fancy pants crepe which had smoked salmon in it and a poached egg on top. Cooked to perfection and only around $10-$12 a plate. The service was professional and quick. They had a nice thin patio out back with six beers on tap. It was just a nicer atmosphere here and made you feel slightly more classy than some of the other places on the island do. This will definitely be a must stop when I return. read more

The Forge - "Fancy Pants" crepe for a fancy guy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

This place is not living up to the hype at all! Not impressed with the menu nor the food. Save yourself the money and go somewhere else. The food is bland, cold, and overall disappointing portions. read more

Despite the little review this place gets, don't let that fool you! I food here was better than I expected especially for a high tourist area loaded with overpriced restaurant with mega mediocre food. What to get: crepes(any flavor because it's loaded and freshly made) and b-rock sliders because the beef wasn't dried (the most important concept in a burger). Ambiance was great too! It felt clean, fresh with a touch of hip unlike the rest of Put-in-Bay! read more

The Forge - yummy sliders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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This is well deserved review. We took 18 people here for a bachelorette party and could not have had a better experience with A++ service. I wish I could remember her name, our server, she was amazing and knew the restaurant and menu so well. She was so kind and patient with our group, splitting checks, refilling drinks (water and booze) and with our friend who had food allergies. All the food was great and the dessert we tried was delicious. The fries - YUM! I had the chicken pesto crepe and also the birthday cake crepe for dessert. I think it was on special but I think it needs to be added to the menu :D Our best dining experience on the island was here. Don't pass this place up. Oh, also had coffee here Saturday morning and it was delicious (I'm picky about coffee). This place does it all and they do it well! Thank you! read more

The Forge - The chicken pesto crepe! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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Walked in and was greeted rudely. Service was so slow. The waitress had an attitude. Lunchmeat on the crepe. Pierogies was terrible. I would never recommend this place. read more

This was probably the most disappointing restaurant experience I've ever had. Myself and a couple friends stopped in for breakfast and all ordered normal menu items without any changes. After an hour and a half of waiting for our food (while tables around us were served, ate, paid, and left), they brought out the wrong dishes and the food was cold. The waitress never admitted to any mistakes, on her or in the kitchen, and charged us full price for everything :( read more

This is a nice little surprise tucked away at PIB! I'm not a huge partier, so the islands can get a little overwhelming for me, especially on the weekends. This was a nice little spot to get away from all the craziness and sit down to have a nice relaxing cocktail and appetizer with my boyfriend. It was not crowded at all on a Saturday afternoon around dinner time so we came in and sat on the patio. They have a nice selection of brunch cocktails and other island drinks to enjoy, as well as appetizers, small plates, and nicer dinner options. I had a margarita and my boyfriend had a gin cocktail and both were poured well and very refreshing! We had the truffle fries to split and good lord, they were to die for! They were crispy and cheesy and the garlic aioli was just perfection. Next time I'm here, I want to come for breakfast/brunch as all that food just looked pure heavenly. It's got a nice lowkey vibe with friendly staff, I'll for sure be back! read more

Highly recommend!!!!! Food was so good and the outside dining on the side was perfect to get away from the town traffic!!!!

Such a cute place. The service was good and I love their crepes so much!! I had a great martini, too. Everyone in our group seemed to love their food and the service was good, too. read more

A local favorite on the island. Has the best quality food on the island and is one of the only places to get something that isn't fried up here. Try the savory crepes or the b-rock sliders. If you're here on monday you have to come in for their steak dinner special! 5-star food but 3-star service. Edit- service is better the current staff is much better! read more

Amazing coffee. The menu is so different and unique for a brunch place. I had the Jackie O and loved every bite of it. Our waitress was very nice and checked on us frequently for refills and what not. Sat on the patio, beautiful flowers and great music to listen to while eating. The inside is very clean and welcoming and so is the rest of the staff. It's like everyone working wanted to say hi. Very highly recommended and will be coming back! read more

We tried The Forge for the first time on Friday and fell in love. Best food on the island, in our opinion. We started with the chicken dumpling soup. They managed to keep it brothy and a bit creamy at the same time. Delicious! Truffle fries with the garlic aioli were hand cut and fried...tasted just the like fries we make at home. We split a savory chicken crepe. Was cooked perfectly and the Sriracha mayo was a wonderful complement. Had a very quesadilla-like flavor which we really enjoyed. Our cocktails were great, too. Service was fast and friendly. We highly recommend giving them a try and can't wait to go back! read more

Great, quiet little spot. Iced Nutella mocha was refreshing and yummy. Hubby got panini and enjoyed. Potatoes are hot and crispy. Tacos were yummy but cold and didn't have enough eggs. Would still recommend if you don't mind your food not piping hot. read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Excellent breakfast sandwich, coffee and sweet crepes! We had the turtle crepe and friends tried the pumpkin cheesecake.

The Forge is a great place to grab a coffee in the morning or an iced mocha in the afternoon. Their crepes are to die for! So many choices from savory to sweet! The Garden bar is a perfect place to sit and have a mimosa in the morning. Mark and his crew do an amazing job! Great food, great drinks, great service! Do not miss The Forge when visiting South Bass Island! read more

My absolute favorite restaurant on the island. I'd eat here multiple times per trip. The crepes are awesome with smores being my favorite. The shrimp tacos were to die for. The crema was divine. My hubby got the berry brittle salad and really liked that too. read more

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Loved the crepes, try the Donatello!! All the food was amazing, and the atmosphere is great. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! We came for the vegan options. I had the quinoa mushroom burger. It was beautifully presented with great fries. Everything about it was good except for the burger. It was way too salty and too big. Husband had the Forge tacos forgot to omit cheese, but they were very good. Thank you for having vegan options! Please keep it up! read more

We visited here for an afternoon lunch with a party of 7. The staff was super friendly. Our drinks were never empty and the cocktails didn't disappoint. I had the spicy peach margarita and an espresso martini drink. The food was unbelievably delicious. Our table had the drunken mussels, the broth was to die for. We also had the Parmesan truffle fries and short rib poutine. It was delicious and perfectly salted. Our table had a mix of salads and sandwiches. All of them were delicious. I had the salmon and kale salad. It was simply delicious and a nice balance to all the fries and crepes for dessert! We had the buckeye crepe and the one with lemon and raspberry. Again they were so delicious. I cannot wait to visit again. The owner came to check on our service and food. He was so friendly and you can tell his love goes into this business. We got some shirts for our memories. 100% recommend! read more

An amazing place for to-go coffee or a nice breakfast. I know after a few days I needed some vegetables and fresh, healthy, food in my life. The Forge fit the bill! Amazing breakfast crepe options or breakfast tacos, burritos, and bowls that have corn, black beans, pico. It was everything I needed with a fairly priced ($6) mimosa on top. If you're looking for a breakfast place - choose the forge! read more