We waited 15 minutes before we stopped a waitress and asked for service. The restaurant wasn't that busy but we only saw 2 people, and they were gone for periods of time. The food is mediocre, the silverware cheap, I felt sorry for an older woman who came in after us and still wasn't waited on when we left. There wasn't anyone at the cash register and we waited for someone to come to cash us out. read more

Takeout order, so take this review with a grain of salt. Well, more like a lack of salt. Burger lacking in flavor. Meat tastes like it's from my high school cafeteria. They clearly didn't put any salt or pepper on the patty. Fries are soggy and I only had a 2 minute drive home. They also have little to no salt on them. You can tell from their appearance exactly how underwhelming their taste and texture will be. The frisco sauce is more of a liquid than a condiment and lacks in tanginess, it's a little too sweet for my taste, and they barely put any on it in the first place! The lettuce they put on it reminds me of that lettuce at subway that you're praying they don't put on your sandwich. Super soggy, curly, squishy - none of the fresh crunch that you'd be hoping for. Tomatoes aren't salted and but that's such a nitpicky thing I shouldn't even mention it. They did have a weird, skunky after taste though, which I certainly should mention. Kind of like unfiltered Michigan tap water, just a hint of flint. The texture and taste of the bread is rather nice, but so much so that it so insanely outshines everything in between it. The average vegan burger and fries blows this out of the water, so take that how you will. The apple pie was subtly sweet but the apples were barely caramelized. Quite a small piece and they didn't bother to heat it up. I should've asked. Edit: The pie was actually the star of the show here. Crust was substantial and a great texture/flavor, pie itself wasn't overly sweet. It was small but mighty. That gives this place a half star higher in my mind. Too bad I can't add a half star on mobile. Service seemed excellent though. Woman working the takeout counter was friendly. read more

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I had a great experience at Rich's Cafe. The food was delicious and came out quickly, which is always a plus. The ambiance has that classic diner feel -- comfortable, casual, and very clean. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit even better. If you're looking for a solid spot with good food and great service, this is definitely worth a visit. read more

The food needs some osmo.salt salt just needs salt that's alls they need from me.by the way very small place they had Klondike bars tho

Very close to the airport, so perfect for early morning flights. Service was spectacular! Hard to find folks with such sunny dispositions at 6AM! Food was plentiful and tasty. Eggs done right and sausage was spot on. Nothing fancy, but the place was very clean. It was our first visit, but with food that good, and priced like it should be-We WILL be returning! read more

This is my favorite place to get breakfast. I live nearby and love their food and especially their prices! Another great thing about this place is they are open even for dinner time. I'm always happy with service too each time I go. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. The food is great and the prices are amazing! We go at least once a month.

Great place for breakfast! Looking for something different? Try the American omelette with sausage and cheese. The sausage Rich's uses in their omelettes is unique (fine, small crumbles). Whole hog sausage as a side is another unique item that is pretty good for a slight up charge. Italian and Philly omelettes are good too. They offer several skillets--Country and Irish are our favorites. Sunday lunch--if they offer roast turkey or pork with dressing, we're there!! Pretty awesome lunch for price. Ribs on Saturday are good. Fish is solid. I like their chili too! The wait staff is some of the most friendly you can find if you talk to them like people--they are good folks who are extremely dedicated to the store/owner/regular customers. They work hard--treat them respectfully and you will be treated like family. Saturdays and Sundays can be busy from 0900-1300 and it can get a bit loud sometimes. The recent review from Dana (FL) is BS. This is not a place for post wedding breakfast unless you're looking for a casual, let your hair down, get some good grub, and thank the good Lord all the pomp and circumstance is OVER! This is a comfortable, sweatshirt & blue jeans, neighborhood breakfast joint. If you're looking for ambiance, mimosas, and toast points with avocado go somewhere else. Ricky and his fellow table bussers work very hard and turn tables extremely quick for the many people who are waiting to be seated most weekends. Again, take the time to say a kind word to them & acknowledge their effort and their smile will light up your day. read more

It's an old school diner-ish place in Waynedale. We had breakfast and it came quick and hot. We'll definitely be back.

Went today for lunch. Got the beef & noodle special with mashed potatoes and cole slaw. Highly recommend, the food and service was outstanding! I will definitely be back! Very casual atmosphere but it wasn't cold inside which was nice... so many restaurants don't care about dining room temperature, but Rich's was great. Oh and they have true southern sweet tea! great job yall! read more

Good food but bus boys need some guidance/help. We were a group of ten and couldn't even carry on a conversation. They slammed dishes in their pans like they were in some kind of race so loudly it made people jump. It would have not taken anymore time to lay them in there. Not a pleasant dining experience which was a post wedding breakfast. read more

I have been going here since I was about 4 and let me say this place is absolutely amazing. The toast is very good, the bacon and the ham are very good as well. The staff are always very kind and I have never had any troubles with any of the staff. read more

Not a fancy place but good food and friendly staff. Had to try Indiana State pie, Sugar Cream I was not disappointed.

I am giving Rich's Cafe a solid three stars. I stopped in over the lunch hour after a suggestion from one of my coworkers. I was surprised by the size of the interior, as it was much bigger than it appeared from the outside. The inside had a diner like feel and was nothing spectacular but it was bright and had plenty of seating available. There were 6 of us and we were seated promptly. Our waitress was friendly and took good care of us. The menu had a variety of options from all day breakfast, sandwiches, entrees and salads. I opted for the all day breakfast. I ordered the half and half, biscuit and friend potatoes covered in sausage gravy with two eggs on top. The food was good, but didn't blow me away. My only complaint was that the groups food all came out at different times and they never apologized for the inconvenience. Overall, this was a good dining experience and I would return! read more

Rich's Cafe - Half and half with two eggs on top - Salad Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I have been to this place several times. After a bad experience I stopped for about a year. This is about my 8th time back. It will be my last. They have a sign that says please seat yourself. Been told by management and waitresses. If not busy just seat yourself. I did this Morning like I have on other visits after waiting. Waitress comes over asked what I would like to drink. She came with a drink asked what I wanted to order. I told her I don't know I have not looked at a menu. She brings one back. Sets it down and in a childs voice . Thats why you need to read a sign and you would have had one. I waited a second got up and I told her what I been told. There is no reason to talk to me like I am a child. She told me she never did that. As well as telling me I have never been told that. So has she been there every time a customer has been told something? NO Also to tell me she did not talk to me like that. I walked in in a great mood. Now is a different story. I will never be back . I know I am not the first one with issues with this place . I won't be the Last. But its the last time for me. For even as I am walking out she is running her mouth. read more

Not a bad place, pretty decent, known for big portions. I don't know about all of that. It's ok though. Just down Baer Road and Lower Huntington road. Country folks might like it here if you live out in Yoder or something like that, good biscuits and gravy for sure. read more

Very affordably priced "diner" fare. Rich's specializes in breakfast and lunch and isn't open late, but offers a decent selection of basic breakfasts (served all day) plus burgers and other simple sandwiches and entree platters. The vibe is extremely laid-back, and the wait staff are usually excellent: prompt, friendly, and able to answer just about any question about the menu. Even when the parking lot is packed, there's almost never a wait. Experiencing Rich's is like a Waynedale time capsule. It's cheaper than IHOP, and definitely feels local. read more

I have eaten here numerous times and have never been disappointed. The food is hot and delicious, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. I'd give them a 5 but nobody's perfect. 4+ read more

I am a regular here as I live nearby. The food here is good. I especially recommend their all you can eat fish, their ribs on Saturday's , their pork special and many others. The only thing I stay away from is the brown gravy which I find disgusting and was told it comes from a can. read more

Food was okay... service was a bit slow since they were busy. Definitely not a place for a younger crowd..

This little nook reminds me of the places you see on Lifetime, where couple awkwardly meet and then somehow fall in love. The food was pretty basic and to the point with prices that don't break the bank... but be cautious! NOTHING I ate was seasoned. No salt no pepper not even a prayer. Long review made short... if you're looking for a place to take your grand parents to lunch or breakfast... this is the place for them! Upscale nursing home food at its finest! 40 and up friendly, family friendly senior citizen friendly. Not spectacular but hey it's a diner. read more

I enjoy Rich's Cafe in Waynedale. It's not fancy. You have a wide variety of items to choose from including breakfast from dawn to close. Their portions are generous. Their prices are fair. When you consider what you pay now for fast food meals, I'll take a hearty meal like I grew up eating from Rich's everytime. Waitress staff has always been attentive and nice on my visits. This place packs them in on the weekends, so be prepared for a potential wait. read more

This is a lunch spot favorite! Breakfast food is fantastic. The burgers, club sandwich, and buffalo chicken salad are good! It's diner food with a relaxed casual atmosphere. It's nothing fancy but it is delicious and the staff walk by and refill your coffee frequently and are friendly as well. Would recommend! read more

We always have great service here..my favorite is the half and half biscuits and home fries all covered with gravy 3.99 great price .... other food is great too.. read more

Second visit to the restaurant. My dad and I came for lunch on a Friday afternoon at noon. The parking lot was packed, and we expected a wait - but were immediately escorted to a table. The waitress took our order quickly, but had a problem with my drink order. I started my order by saying that I wanted a diet coke and a beef manhatten. My dad then ordered, and she repeated my order saying that I had ordered an iced tea. I said that I had ordered a diet coke, and she said "oh, that's right". The restaurant was busy, but it seemed like they had a good handle on it - good servers, bus staff and kitchen was getting things out quickly. When the server brought our drinks, there was the iced tea. That's ok - I like iced tea and I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. Funny thing, is that the night before at Qui's, the exact same thing happened - I got iced tea instead of what I really ordered. Hmmmm - I must look like I need an iced tea. The manhattens came out and looked pretty good. However, the mashed potato "scoop" was kind of hard on the outside. The gravy was ok, but the meat was tough and stringy. Now, those of you that have read my reviews know I love me a good manhatten - and this was just not up to snuff. It was ok - but the beef could and should have been much better. I will give it another try some day, but this didn't make me want to try again any time soon. read more

We love riches. Veryfriendly. We love tiffany. We ask for her every time we visit. She is so amazing. She makes us feel like we are family ,our children love her. We never feel like we are at a restaurant, we feel like we are in a home. And are welcome anytime. Thank you tiffany. 8/11/2019 read more

We love this place. Quaint and tight knit community of dining friends. The staff is friendly. The food is really good and fast. It's a fav for our family! read more

Good food, large portions, low price. It is a fun dinner-style restaurant with great comfort food. Happy to find this little gem in a world of chain restaurants. Very enjoyable vibe, and friendly atmosphere. This will be on the short list of local favorites. read more

New to Fort Wayne and was looking for a decent family restaurant. There are always cars in their lot so we gave it a try. Service was good but the food was not. My husband had a Reuben wrap and said it was lacking flavor but not bad. It was small for the price and the fries were bland. I got fish and shrimp. The fish, while a large portion, tasted of old grease. The shrimp tasted rancid. I took one bite and had to quit. Made me queasy. I don't know if the oil was bad or the shrimp but we won't be going back. read more

Now this place...wow! Amazing. Custom from scratch Fort Wayne staple. Never disappoints. How lucky are we to be able to have such a clean reliable establishment in the Fort. Make sure you ask for Deloris. She is so happy and spot on every visit. It's also such a plus to see the elderly folks every time I go. They really fulfill the Richards experience. read more