Well we went with a group. I didn't have high hopes but the food was outstanding. I think between…read morethe group of 18 I think we ordered most of the menu. I had the meatloaf sandwich on home made bread. Jen had the Grilled cheese on home made bread. They don't skimp! The meatloaf was moist delicious and at least 3/4 pound. The bread smelled amazing and tasted just as good. Our server took the orders, delivered drinks etc and when it was time for the bill she was fast and efficient. Great job!

We stopped in to the Dutch Cafe for a quick breakfast. I had the meat lovers' omelet and she had…read morethe breakfast scramble. Both were perfect 10's. The eggs were obviously cooked by a professional who takes great care. The has browns were light, fluffy, perfect. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. We'll be back for sure.

My last review stands but with updates. While I'd still say this has to be the best place available…read morein Peru, there are some inconsistencies. The ordering process is quirky. During the day, you order at the counter. Menus on a barrel to peruse. Nothing on the wall. You normally receive a number (not today) & your beverages & food are brought to your table. Today, I was given my coffee & water at the counter to carry, but my food was brought out. So, it's counter prepay, & you tip at that time, but it's also self serve at the condiment station while you're also being waited on table side somewhat, some of the time. Confused yet? I did dine here once during dinner hours. Since I was used to the other process, I didn't know you are seated in the evening & fully waited on. I like dinner time best though it's busier. You can get takeout anytime & sweets to go from the case or table. I believe they cater & might possibly deliver, at least for groups. There is also a section which can be reserved. I hadn't been in for a couple months, & hadn't seen my favorite lady for even longer. From chatting today, I don't think she remembered me. The man working the floor is especially great. He's a food runner & busser, etc. I was confused today, as was he, as he'd set something on my table while I was prepping my coffee at the sugar station. He asked if I'd had a bread stick or a pretzel, so I responded it was a pretzel because I had indeed ordered a pretzel stick from the menu. He ended up bringing out a full size pretzel after I sat down, & I felt badly because he thought I'd ordered that. I discovered the pretzel STICK is the same as a bread stick. He was friendly & told us to enjoy the mistake. The person with me was happy to find a device charging station. I'm not sure those are available at every table nor if WiFi is offered. The first timer liked her peach tea. You can get sweetened, unsweetened, or half n half. Cheese sauce is nacho with a lil kick. I fully appreciate that the staff will make me a fresh pot of decaf when I come in. Apparently, decaf isn't too popular around here, I'm finding. I rolled with it, but Garden Gate had Folgers in the past. The Kroger brand they used today definitely didn't taste as good. When I walked up to get a refill, I noticed it was really weak & watered down. I could see through it more than tea. Sometimes you get refills at your table. Not consistently anymore. None today. No non-dairy creamer or milk options nor raw sugar. Again, I roll with it. It's not really a coffee shop per-se. However, with "cafe" in the name... Garden Gate has surprisingly good spaghetti. Not like what I can make at home, but far better than what I expected during visits before today. I would like to see more plant based options, but I remember what town I'm in. You get used to making due with what you can get around here. No fish on the menu either nor any fried foods. Sandwiches come with chips or slaw. They do have a fired pizza oven. If you like meatloaf and mashed potatoes with green beans, this would be the perfect place for you. They have daily specials on a board. Their veggie wrap is okay. The bread/pretzel sticks are buttered & also okay. Mashed potatoes, great. Never had the green beans since may contain bacon. Garden Gate good with accommodating substitution requests. I do like the long bench in back so you can sit as you wait for carryout or to be seated in the evening. Quality furnishings & ambience although the barrels from the brewery this once housed don't exactly jive. It's nice there is a private parking lot with a side door since street parking downtown can be hairy, especially this close to the courthouse. Some outdoor seating. A lot more seating inside & much better air conditioning than the old location. Better tables and chairs which are actually comfortable unlike the old place. I don't like that they pool tips. I tip extremely well, & I would like it to go to the person I tipped. I'm also not a fan of tipping at the beginning of the visit. I'll over tip & not get stellar service afterward. Did they even see it? Now I feel like George Costanza. I have been given rather large to go cups of decaf in the past. I didn't even want to ask for one today. It's usually clean though sometimes the tables & ladies' room could use extra care. Dirty tables can pile up at times. Confusing system. Good food but not much that I want. I really just go to have somewhere in this town to sit & to KNOW it's actually decaf in my cup. Sometimes it's loud, sometimes not. Service isn't quite what it was when this location first opened. It can be hit or miss where I can feel #1 or forgotten. Service usually good but not above and beyond like 6 months ago. I'm sure I'll return because, honestly, where else am I going to go? Possibly the best in Peru, yes, but I'm adjusting stars for everything stated above. It could easily be a five with some tweaks, but I won't hold my breath.

I was visiting Peru with a friend and we had some time to kill and wanted a place to get some…read morecoffee. This was the closest open cafe. It's really a full service restaurant with salads, sandwiches and brick oven pizza. The ambience is industrial chic with some bare brick walls. Our coffee was served in clear toddy glass. We also ordered the blueberry scone served with Devonshire cream on the side. Wow! The scone was so moist and stuffed with blueberries. The cream was, well, creamy delicious. This was my first ever visit to Peru and if I ever return I'm heading right here! I might drive to Peru just for the scones!

awesome food. The donuts at this place are very good service is really good! Really good atmosphere…read morein the place. 10/10 would go everyday

DeRozier's doughnuts are Heaven on Earth! I don't usually get by the coffee shop, but they supply…read moreto doughnuts to JJ's convenience store a couple of times a day. and a maple frosted persian ALWAYS finds its way to me. Joe knows doughnuts!!

Need donuts at 1am?! This is your place. Believe it or not...there will probably be a line!…read more I was traveling for work and asked where I could find the best donuts in the morning. They said you had to crosstown, but Dan's was the place to go. I got there at 4:30 in the morning and believe it or not there were four construction workers ahead of me in line. Sidenote: Things that I have learned in life: if you go past a diner or a restaurant, and it is filled with police cars or construction vehicles. it's a winner. ALWAYS! I got two dozen mixed donuts and took it to a safety meeting. Everyone inhaled the donuts and they were excited I had chosen the best local donuts. They were light in texture and great flavor.

Best donuts in town. We always get them there. We've tried other places in town, but they are not…read moreas good.

This restaurant is always above and beyond type of service. Their salad bar is more than adequately…read morestocked with a bunch of goodies. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. I would highly recommend this place to anybody.

I let out a deep sigh as I write this. I was patronizing another local coffee shop until I was made…read moreaware of their AI usage, and then started patronizing Coffee Junkies to get my fill. Not the same as the previous atmosphere, but it would do I suppose. Service was always good. Baristas were friendly and time efficient, I am a busy guy after all. Then I decided to check Coffee Junkiez Facebook page, just to see what cool new drinks they were brewing up (no pun intended), only to find the dredged and begrudged AI Slop. I will hold every local business that uses this garbage accountable. It is good to know that a coffee shop, of all places, promotes wasting precious resources and data centers for a very impressive two likes. Not sure how aware you are, owner of establishment, but if the world runs out of water, you no longer serve beverages. I could be wrong, maybe you can use this slop to make a "saltwater coffee" poster when the freshwater runs out. Do better. It's our job as temporary members of the life club to leave the world a little bit nicer than it was when we got here, do your part.

I tried the sugar cream pie from the Carmel Farmers Market and really enjoyed it. The sweetness was…read morejust right--not overly sweet like some others I've had. I'm definitely looking forward to trying more next time!

I saw the stand at the Carmel Farmers Market. The pies looked delicious so I purchased the Crumble…read moreCherry and Crumble Pecan Apple pie. They were both delicious. Just be careful with the cherry pie because I did bite onto 2 cherry pits.

Cone Palace is crazy busy at lunch time. I popped in for a soft serve cone after seeing great…read morereviews on Yelp. Cone Palace is a local family-run business that been serving Kokomo since 1966. The drive-thru line of cars wrapped around the building, so I decided to go inside. The parking lot was almost full. The prices are incredibly reasonable with tenderloins 2/$8. The burgers look popular. I was excited to see a coffee flavored soft serve called Cappuccino. My medium size serving was huge in an old school cone for only $2.59. The ice cream was creamy and good. The cone itself was remarkably fresh. The service was friendly and quick. The staff was busy. The dining room is clean and modern. Most people grab and go. Cone Palace is a fun little local place and worth an ice cream stop.

Every time I come through town, I have to get a flurry. Their long is always long, and I can…read moreunderstand why. After having bad food at another place, this one is so much better. Their soft serve is amazing, probably one of the best in Indiana. Even if you don't order hot food here, their ice cream is well works the visit!

I stumbled upon this place while driving through Kokomo and I was thoroughly impressed for a little…read moreRoadside stop. It is very cutely decorated and the food was quick, solid, and cheap. I underestimated the size of the single scoop, which was enough ice cream for two or three people. The tacos are what I would expect from a concession stand or somebody making them at home, but they were really good and only two dollars each.