A Divine Encounter Café

Hotel coffee was bad, so we needed to get some good coffee and hubby got a sandwich. The parking is…read moretight, but worth it. The coffee was good. I had a mocha and caramel vanilla latte. He also had a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit and it was delicious. The restaurant has a lot to offer things to read on the wall while you wait. It was really cute. And the staff were very friendly. This is one for us to keep.

The inside of this coffee shop is so cute! The staff is friendly and welcoming. They were super…read morebusy when I came in around lunch time but quickly fulfilled my order. I ordered the sourdough biscuit with sausage, egg, and provolone cheese and an ice dirty chai with oat milk. The sausage was delicious, but the biscuit itself was very...powdery? Almost like it had flour sprinkled on top. I ordered an iced chai and received a hot chai. It was VERY thick. I couldn't finish it. I didn't ask to make a new one because they were so busy and I didn't want to make everyone else wait for them to remake mine.

Inside is fun, funky, and cozy.

Cool table to sit and read! Couches for seating provided as well

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Fortezza Coffee

4.4(140 reviews)

2.8 mi

First time back in Fort Wayne in a while visiting family, and I had a great experience at Fortezza…read moreCoffee. I ordered a caramel latte, and it was made to perfection. Smooth, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. The barista was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and even took the time to point me toward a cool used guitar shop nearby, which was a nice personal touch. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it a great place to sit and enjoy a coffee. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm back in Fort Wayne!

I always try to stop here when I'm driving from Michigan to visit my friends in Indiana. The coffee…read moreis amazing - on this trip I decided to get an espresso and a pumpkin spice latte. The espresso was perfect and hit the spot (I needed all the caffeine for my drive home), and the latte was really good. It tasted just like pumpkin pie, but was slightly on the sweeter side. I would have probably asked for a little less sweetener, but that's just my taste. It's also very nice inside with lots of seating. I didn't try any pastries this time, but they look delicious.

Seating Area at Fortezza

Bakery Items

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Waiting area and dining room

Conjure Coffee

4.6(81 reviews)

2.5 mi

•$$

Great coffee, fast service, surprisingly good price. Highly…read morerecommend and will be back.

I cannot sing the praises of this Fort Wayne coffee shop enough. If it tells you anything, we…read morevisited as we were driving through town heading north and we loved it so much that we stopped again on our way south back to Indy. For starters, they make all of their non-dairy milks in house. The oat milk was fabulous! This also helps avoid all of the funky ingredients that are often added to these alternative milks. The staff was very friendly and the space was expansive with local artwork on display for sale, a variety of food items for purchase, coffee beans and a great coffee menu. I thoroughly enjoyed my lavender latte and we picked up some beans for the road. Overall it was a very positive experience and I will definitely be visiting the next time I am in the Fort Wayne area.

Menu June 2023

Inside the place

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Interior

Penny Drip

4.3(76 reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$

The best avocado toast that I've ever had. Stopped by on my way through Fort Wayne. It's simply…read moreprepared with quality ingredients but expertly executed. I've tried half a dozen places closer to where I live in the Indy area but none come close.

Visiting some friends and they recommended Penny Drip. Since it's the season, I got a Sakura Chai…read moreLatte and it is absolutely the most delicious chai I've ever had. The perfect balance of spicy, tart, and sweet. If you see it on the menu, give it a try!

Saturday night vibes

New York Chopped Cheese (mini)

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Best espresso martini in town!

Old Crown

4.4(160 reviews)

0.9 mi

Really cool coffee shop based out of Fort Wayne…read more Great service, as we were quickly helped and our coffees poured. I had the 9th Degree brew. It was one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. Don't drive too fast down the road, you might miss this place! Stop and get a taste of Fort Wayne.

Great variety of products Best Espresso Martinis…read moreWarm comfortable Ambiance Very efficient friendly staff

Storefront for Old Crown Coffee Roasters

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Dining Area at Old Crown Coffee Roasters

United Coffee

4.5(83 reviews)

6.8 mi

We are in Fort Wayne for a tournament and found this place. The owner was working and took our…read moreorder. We asked for what is the most ordered - (Iced Latte with 3 teaspoons sugar) The coffee tastes amazing, the owner was wonderful, and the inside is super cute. We will be back before the end of our trip again!

So many coffee shops around with terrible service, but not this place. Friendly, prompt service,…read moregreat recommendations. A simple European style café. Love the plants! Will definitely return!

Food Prep station extends beyond the counter

Raspberry White Chocolate Waffle

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Strawberry banana Nutella waffle

Bon Bon's Coffee

4.4(67 reviews)

3.5 mi

I love Bon Bon's! They have my very favorite drink, a strawberry refresher with macadamia milk &…read morepopping strawberry boba. I crave that drink all the time. My fiancé loves trying out new drinks and he is especially fond of the caramel macchiato with an extra shot. When we've needed a breakfast food, their bagels always come through. The barristas always get our orders right & there's usually plenty of seating. We love Bon Bon's & can't wait to return.

This has been my morning spot since I've moved back to Fort Wayne. They're open bright and early…read more6am during the week days. And 7am on Sundays. The vibe inside is so cozy, plenty of seating with board games tucked in the corner. I run into other morning regulars either every day, or every so often. Today Orpheus and Tia helped me out and were quick with my order. Making chit chat while waiting. They have yummy breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Orpheus makes my coffee right every morning I happen to stop in! A cute local little spot. And right next to the store, perfect for Sunday morning grocery shopping ,coffee. Thank you guys for your great service!

Front Counter at Bon Bon's

Plain bagel & strawberry refresher with mac milk & strawberry popping boba!

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Iced decaf latte sugar free vanilla and honey 1/2 sweet. Sausage Egg Jack Croissant*

Black Forest Cat Cafe

4.1(25 reviews)

0.5 mi

First of all, the Black Forest Cat Cafe is very well run, clean (odor free!) and a pleasure to…read morevisit. Order at the counter, the baristas will call when your order is ready. I was excited to see they use Old Crown coffee! Reusable cups! We took our coffees into the cat-greeting area, which is totally enclosed. There were maybe 8-9 beautiful, clean, friendly cats there. The visiting (which costs $10) lasts just short of an hour. Again, I want to stress how clean and nice everything is kept. The animals are extremely well cared for. I wish I could take all the kitties home, but for now they are well-loved and happy! We didn't try the food, but I have confidence it would be good! Next time :)

I wish I could give higher than 5 stars, this is a really special place! We have been here 3x now,…read morewe don't live in Indiana, but we make it part of the itinerary when we are there. The cafe is huge, and safe for both people and cats. You can go and sit by a window and watch the cats, or you can pay $10 for 55 minutes in the room with the cats. So, even if you can't afford the $10 you can still see the kitties. $10 for nearly an hour is a really great deal, too. I've liked every kind of iced coffee I've tried (cookie latte, white pumpkin, and mocha). My partner gets the plain black, and he says it's good too. I need more sugar, personally The staff is great, too. They all have really big hearts and love these cats. They keep the room clean (no litter smell), and the cats are well taken care of, the human bathroom is clean, too! They also have merch like shirts, mugs, and hair accessories and I believe the proceeds go back to the cats. I haven't tried the snacks, but they are always darling with little paw prints on the cookies etc. Can't wait to go back!

Meet the kitties!

One of the previous residents of the cat room I got to visit a while back

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Ophelia’s

4.5(101 reviews)

2.3 mi

•$$

The food was really good, I had their sweet potato pancakes and they were amazing! Their matcha &…read moreespresso drinks are also really good. The staff were very nice, patient (we were a big group), and quick as well. The restaurant is really cute! I love the pink booths and that they have an upstairs as well. Would love to come back the next time I'm in town. Also hopefully they decided to sell merch, their pink sweaters the employees wear are super cute!

My wife and I went for brunch on a Saturday. They were busy during that time, but the service was…read moregreat. We also liked the atmosphere. The food was good, but at their price point, I expected a little more. It's hard to justify going back when there are other options in town that are on par with this place but charge less.

Seating Area at Ophelia's

Cauliflower cheesy bread

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Burnt honey rosemary latte

The Friendly Fox

4.3(209 reviews)

4.9 mi

When in Fort Wayne this is my go to place. The food is delicious and the vibe is pleasant.read more

One of the worst experiences I've had in a long time. Lacey, who was working the night shift and is…read morealso a team lead, was beyond unwelcoming and disrespectful. After spending over $100, not including the tip, I expected much better service. She wouldn't even look at me when I was speaking to her and created an unwelcoming, hostile environment from start to finish. Given her leadership role, I found this especially disappointing because team leads help set the standard for customer service. I do not recommend this place. If you're looking for great service and good food, I'd recommend going to The Deck instead.

Inside counter

Drop the Beet Salad

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Kyle M.

1 year ago

I had my first visit to Divine Encounter today, and it was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, Betty, the owner, made us feel so welcome. The food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented--and the service was impeccable. It's clear that a lot of care and passion goes into everything here. We will definitely be coming back and can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Holly S.

6 years ago

The atmosphere is beautiful, the food was amazing and the owner Betty is a beautiful vessel hand made by God. I highly recommend this spot. My new favorite place to go for breakfast. read more

Bengali B.

141

4 years ago

Welcoming. Good food, leaning toward the healthy side. Wil! return. Recommended!

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