The Friendly Fox
4001 S Wayne Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Fort Wayne, this charming 15-year-old spot has perfected the art of the cozy gathering place, with a beautiful aesthetic that keeps regulars coming back for leisurely afternoons over coffee and pastries. Beyond solid traditional espresso drinks, they're known for creative signatures like their S'more Mocha and an impressive tea selection including Apricot Oolong, paired with surprisingly excellent housemade food—Italian sandwiches and paninis that elevate what you'd expect from a coffee shop. The genuinely warm staff and abundance of seating make it ideal whether you're meeting a friend for brunch or settling in with your laptop, creating that rare "third place" feeling that nearly 1,200 five-star reviews celebrate.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Absolutely charming place with friendly staff. I had an Italian sandwich and a S’more Mocha- both of which were delicious. I was told they’ve been around for 15 years, which makes given the experience I had.
Food was pretty decent. Good enough that I might give it one more try. The Italian sub was above average, the Panini was pretty good. The hot honey dip was decent, It did not taste like it had hot honey on it at all and there was not bread and cucumbers to use even half you dip that puts in that container. Definitely need more for bread on there imo. The carrot cake was really good but the chocolate cake was a little dry, like it had been in the case for a day or so. All in all it was decent though almost $80 after tip for a cafe seems a little high. It was kind of dark inside, maybe a little more mood lighting at night? Also pretty chilly by that front window 🥶
Unsweetened Apricot Oolong Tea with Chicken & Bacon Fold Over Sandwich. Subbed the side with the Cream of Broccoli soup of the day, but kept the pickle. Absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to return and try more good eats from their menu! Very friendly waitress & great service, too!
This place is beautiful. I love the vibe and the aesthetic. However, I don't know if we'll go back. 😭 The food was really good. I liked the menu and the options. Make sure if your hungry to order more than one thing though. Otherwise you'll leave hungry. Also our service was rough. I'm hoping she was just having a bad day. She seemed so annoyed to have us there. Then would make direct eye contact and continue to walk past to check on the other table and then leave. We were in the back room so you couldn't miss us. Kinda bummed. Really wanted to add this one to the roster.
My friend and I wanted a good place for brunch and found this local treasure. The staff immediately when walking in welcomed us and asked us whether dine-in or to-go. We sat down at one of their many tables. They immediately gave us menus and asked us if we had any questions. We ordered with ease, and the drinks and food came out very quickly. All of the food was quite fresh and just very well made. We enjoyed the portion sizes for the price that we paid. The coffee was amazing. The atmosphere of this restaurant is phenomenal. The music playing fits the theme well. The mismatch tables and chairs add the cozy ambiance of this place. Every table had fresh flowers, which just gave that nature touch.
Crema Reviews
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