Old Crown Coffee Roasters

Old Crown is one of Fort Wayne's almost hidden gems!

Seriously. I can't stop singing the praises of this place, starting with its quirky, creative one-off vibe.

The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and it's CLEAN. Did I mention they have a pinball arcade in the backroom? Yep.

They roast their own coffees, and I've become a forever fan of their 9th° of Darkness blend. Hint: It's their standard Friday brew, if you want to check it out.

The daily menu includes wraps, sandwiches and homemade soups, with occasional baked goods. Some of the ingredients are fresh from the garden out back.

But on weekends (read: TH,F,S) the chef puts out some truly unique dishes, with special apps, desserts and craft cocktails. When is the last time you had Burnt Garlic Basil Chicken or Rosemary & Garlic Braised Lamb Shank?

Speaking of cocktails, this place puts it's own spin on old standards and invents fresh offerings that use top quality ingredients like house-made ginger syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. My recommendations: Penicillin or the Wildest Redhead, but I'm partial to Scotch ...

And, it has a robust menu of craft brews, and even wine on tap.

Seriously, this is one of the best places I've visited - not just in Fort Wayne, but anywhere. I don't give many 5-star reviews, but Old Crown has earned it many times over.

One of the best places in Indiana! Soups and sandwiches, a chef on Thursday/Friday/Saturday nights, the best coffees brewed daily, and a full bar! A unique local spot fit for the whole family. Complete with a pinball machine room in the back for all!

One of the few places in northeast Indiana offering meals, top quality coffee, a full bar, and a chef on weekends. Worth it for any one of the above reasons alone, and you get them all in one place.

Come try a little local flavor and enjoy a tasty beverage, whether your tastes are craft beers, cocktails, or coffee!

Great place to go for coffee and maybe a pastry or meal with adult friends (do leave the kiddos at home with a sitter). A smaller, intimate, casual and slightly quirky place, it has a bar, cordoned off, but plainly in view. In season, you can sit on the patio. The food is great; service excellent. Servers are very knowledgeable as to their coffees, too. As for the coffee--it's outstanding! You can buy varietal roasts ground to your specifications for home use. I don't buy ground coffee anywhere else.

This is THE place for great coffee, but they offer so much more. It's a cozy place to have lunch or dinner in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Their food menu changes periodically which is nice so you always have new and fresh options when you visit. It's a great place to study or grab a beer or wine with friends. I'd highly recommend this place. Oh by the way, don't forget to take some of their created coffee blends to go so make a cup of their rich goodness at home.