We had an amazing meal and friendly and attentive service I was, however, disappointed by the pricing policy for the mimosas. Choosing Prosecco instead of champagne doubled the price, which seemed excessive, especially since Prosecco is often a less expensive sparkling wine. On top of that, there was an additional charge for the juice. I believe a mimosa by definition is champagne or sparkling wine AND juice. By charging separately it made what should have been a simple brunch cocktail surprisingly expensive. read more

This place NEVER disappoints us. The servers are always friendly, kind, funny and most importantly, competent. The building is decorated as you would expect a Forge to be. Very old tools, pictures, even an anvil greets you as you enter. The patio is great. The outside bar is great. The food! OMG. We have tried almost everything on the menu and not once been disappointed. The cops do everything perfectly. Food is never "too" anything. Not too greasy, too cold, too little, too expensive. I can't say enough good things about the Forge. read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Emily L. Was our server and she was amazing. food was good. Environment is wonderful. got the steak and frites but they don't have any steak sauce. Who has steak but no steak sauce?? read more

We had a good experience here, it was a very quick stop for a crepe craving. But we also ended up ordering the mussels, I can't resist a mussel on the menu. It was delish as well as the nutela and strawberry crepe. We also had a couple of glasses of their pinot! Quick service, the server was attentive and this was a busy Saturday by the way the patio sitting was nice. Happy tummy read more

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Great place to eat lunch or dinner! It gets a bit loud inside so we chose to eat outside and it was a beautiful day! They do make the impossible burger if you're looking for a vegan option. Service was great and they were very attentive. There is a 3% surcharge on the island if you use a credit card. read more

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While in Put in Bay do not miss The Forge! My husband and I went on this getaway for our anniversary. We ate once at The Forge and never went anywhere else. We ate there for 3 days straight and never ate the same thing twice. From the breakfast, to the dinners, the crepes, the Martinis and the coffee; all amazing!! Every item is fresh food and cooked to order. Unique palate array and the service was exceptional! And the building is a renovated blacksmith shop with the iconic base still present. Don't miss dining here, you will regret it! read more

The Forge - Burrata with roasted tomatoes on Linguini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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My wife got hit in the head with a patio umbrella due to the umbrella not being secured to the base. We never got a sorry or can we do anything for you, etc. They didn't even comp my wife's food, who hadn't even managed to take a bite yet, until I went inside and asked to talk to a manager. Thankfully he took her meal off, but we felt we shouldn't have had to ask... The sandwich and fries I had were very standard, nothing I'd get again. The other couple liked their food though. Just if you sit outside... check your patio umbrella. read more

The food was delicious. Vegan options. The people were nice. The atmosphere was nice.

Food, service excellent. Nice ambiance. Yes, a LITTLE pricey, but the steaks were wonderful. The sides were good, and the crepes were nice enough. Can't expound on the crepes because it was our first time. Anyway, very good. Would probably come back. read more

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Especially the pistachio pasta dish. Nice outside bar tucked in the side for a quieter ambiance.

This place was amazing! Food delicious!! Drinks were definitely not spared with the alcohol. We appreciate that kind of a pour! It was our first time and it's on our "do again" list for breakfast places. read more

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Please consider upgrading the balsamic dressing. It was far too sweet. Several of us ordered the caprese sandwich and were surprised by how overpowering the balsamic was. I also had a side salad with balsamic and couldn't believe it was the same dressing. the sweetness completely negated the salad. A more balanced balsamic would make a big difference read more

The food was so good! We tried the soup of the day and my fiance had a sandwich each. My pup also got to enjoy scraps as we were able to dine on their dog friendly patio. Marc, Gina and Mike are great business owners- we will be back next time we are in PIB!! read more

If I could put zero, I would put zero. To start off we waited two hours to get our food that was horrible The French dip absolutely had no taste, the Au Jus was like brown water without any taste. Ask for horseradish to give it some flavor of course they did not have horseradish so she brought garlic aïoli but then when we got the bill, we were charged for it. The french fries were not done and cold. And it was probably the worst service we have had. Someone in our group sent back their food twice and it still came back wrong. Then we waited another half hour to get our bill that already had a 20% gratuity added to it. My husband and I split the French dip and had a drink. And our bill ended up being $40. Ridiculous never again.! read more

What an awesome place to have breakfast. They utilized the space perfectly with front and side outdoor setting with two bars, one inside and one outside. Plenty of seating and the service was fantastic. Once order was placed, food came out quickly and was so delicious. So many options from crepes to breakfast burritos. Family friendly. Great friendly attentive service. Many vegan options. I got the bowl with vegan sausage. Can hold the eggs to make completely vegan. read more

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Best breakfast on the island! Service is great, personable too. The ambiance is also a perk if you're looking for an upscale look without the high cost you have a diamond in the rough! This is where to go! Balsamic caprese salad was delicious, greens were fresh, bread is homemade, and the breakfast burrito was amazing and huge I had enough for two breakfasts. read more

We ate at the Forge 3 times in one weekend!! Dinner twice and then breakfast. It was amazing. Food, service, sat outside each time. Recommend 100% the Brussels sprouts, garlic fries, salads, bacon wrapped date. All were so very good! I only got a picture of my drink because the food went so fast! read more

The Forge - Jalapeño vodka drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Hours are totally wrong! Took a ferry to eat here, GF options, looked forward to it . based our time on what their hours were on Apple maps. Its closed and the paper on the door told us different times. read more

This place is awesome! The food was fresh and delicious. The maple syrup was actually maple syrup not Carmel food coloring and high fructose corn syrup. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The service was great! Our server was Super friendly and did a great job, he genuinely amplified our experience. The Tommy pickle Bloody Mary was the perfect cure to the previous nights shenanigans. They're popular so plan ahead or be prepared to wait. It was totally worth the wait! If you're staying on put -in -bay island try this place out! read more

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Second time eating here for breakfast. Never again. Hostesses are rude and unwelcoming. Food is overpriced bland garbage that tastes like it came from a frozen food container. To be fair, our waiter was very nice and attentive, hence the one star for the wait-staff. But still would not recommend. read more

Food was great! I got the avocado toast! Drinks are good as well and strong ! Would recommend and come back here. read more

Amazing food, service, ambiance!!!! Love the unique and delicious menu, the super friendly and always smiling servers, and the coziness of the inviting and beautiful decor, always a great dining experience. read more

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YUM! The almond milk latte and mimosa were good. The waffle is good but that cinnamon butter really blows your mind. Scrambled eggs are the best I've ever had. Eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly. Service was good, even with them being pretty busy. read more

The Forge - Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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Back again and this time for brunch - definitely a gem of a spot! I highly recommend the smoked salmon benedict. It was so damn good! And the sweet crepes are delicious. The smoked salmon benedict was one of the best benedicts I've had the pleasure to eat. Both the eggs were perfectly poached and there was a generous amount of salmon on it. It also came with a bit of fresh fruit which was welcome and unexpected. The fruit was so sweet and seasonal; I loved it! The nuttella and banana crepe that I shared with a friend at the end was delightful. Staff were perfect, coffee was constantly refilled and it was an absolutely comfortable place to dine on a Sunday morning! Very much recommend! read more

We come to Put In Bay once a year and always stop at the Forge. It is not cheap, but you will get what you pay for. The food and service are phenomenal. Abby was a great server. read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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My friends and I came to the island for a birthday weekend. I was up early adventuring one morning & wanted a cup of coffee. I stopped in for a latte, and when I saw the amazing & comfortable vibe of the place I knew we'd be back for brunch. Turns out we went back twice. Both times we had great service & the food was so professionally put together! You could tell time was taken crafting the menu! The first day I had the Mexican crepe & the pickle Bloody Mary. My husband had the chicken and waffles. We loved all of it! If I had to critique anything it would be that the potatoes needed some ketchup. The next day my husband had chicken & waffles again lol it was that good & I had a Nirvana crepe and the breakfast tacos. It was great to have the option of savory or sweet and you know I had to do both! Honestly, I can't wait til our next trip to the Island to eat at the forge again! read more

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If I could give the forge a six star rating, I would. We went there for Sunday brunch. Big Al took care of us. He was efficient, he was attentive, and the food was cooked to perfection. I also want to point out that unlike some of the other places I rated on Put in Bay, the quality to cost ratio was extremely high. Please see some photographs below. Parking right outside could be a problem so we used the parking lot across the street that has the general store and just purchased some things in the store that we needed. read more

The Forge - a plate of waffles with whipped cream and syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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Nice set up with outdoor and indoor seating. Lots of choices and they also have crepes, along with duck wings.

This place may have the best food on the island! ...Although it doesn't have the best website, so I wasn't able to double-check their menu to see what I ordered. Pretty sure I detailed it all in the YouTube video I posted though!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PlgbT5zS7c. Our drink was good, our crepe was okay, and the fries were perfect! read more

The Forge - Refreshing lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Came here for breakfast, on a sailboat race. Food was great, service was superb... would recommend

Really good spot for breakfast! Quality food and good portions. Mimosas are only $5!!! They do get Farley crowded so put your name in early and drive around on your golf cart for a little while. Overall great place! read more

We went for brunch here on a girls trip to PIB. Took a few minutes to be seated but they took us to a cute little back patio. We all ordered drinks and everyone loved theirs! I had the jon burgundy which was soooo delicious! For brunch I decided to get a small side salad and pierogis. The salad was very fresh and they have great ranch!! Pierogis were just okay. I have had much better and ended up wishing I had gotten a panini instead. My friend said her sausage eggs bendict was good and other friend had a salmon kale salad that looked delicious. One friend had the catawba sandwich and like it a lot as well. The decor is very cute and the outdoor bar is really nice! Not their fault but at least this time of year I would maybe recommend inside dining as there were bees everywhere and it was pretty distracting. Overall we had a nice time here and would come back! read more

The Forge - Side salad and Jon Burgundy martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Great food & coffee bar- nice patio and indoors dining areas. Ordered with some special tweaks and the chef and our server nailed it. Easy golf cart parking right in front of the building read more

The Forge - Nice interior & patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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Whoa. I really enjoyed this place. Would go to again. I ent for breakfast. Had bloody Mary's. Breakfast. My husband had the crepe with Salmon. I had eggs Benedict. Pickle bloody Mary's was awesome. read more

The Forge - Pickle bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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The Forge is fantastic! The service and food are excellent and I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the bay! I ate here for breakfast and dinner in one day and the food was delicious. It was so good I had to come back. :) For breakfast I had the breakfast tacos (Yum!) and for dinner I came back and had the prosciutto panini. OMG it was soooo good I loved it. And during dinner they had live music on the patio which just adds to the great ambiance. They also have so many great beers bottled and on draft. Come here for good food, great drinks and a fun time! 5 stars hands down!! read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Enjoyable, off the beaten path cafe right near the heart of downtown Put-in-Bay. This place is known for their wide variety of crepes and sandwiches. My wife and I decided to get two dishes and share (our favorite restaurant "scheme")...so we ordered the B-rock sliders and the Crazy Sam crepe. On the B-Rock sliders plate were three small beef burgers and a dish of their famous Parmesan truffle oil fries. The burgers were cooked to a nice medium temp and topped with provolone cheese, tomato, romaine lettuce and a small amount of garlic aioli. Very tasty! The fries were completely rock star, and were gobbled up in a hurry. The Crazy Sam crepe was filled with chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and topped with sriracha cream; we added sliced avocado to ours. Usually you eat a crepe with your hands, but not this version...a fork and knife were more appropriate given its size. The combination of flavors in this crepe were great..how can you go wrong with cheese and bacon over chicken, right? The avocado added additional creaminess to the dish and the spice of the pico and sriracha cream set it off perfectly. So glad we decided to give this restaurant a try, they really nailed it and we totally enjoyed this meal. read more

The Forge - B-Rock sliders with Parmesan truffle oil fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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Carly took excellent care of us. As a fellow vegan, she gave me a heads up of where to eat on the island. The food was incredible for everyone in our party of 6. "Least trashy place on the island." "Very accommodating." "We've been here twice already." (Shout out to Molly as well!) read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Pretty good brunch in Put-in Bay! It was our first time to the island and wanted to grab some food when we reached there and good-old Yelp guided us to this place. They have outdoor seating, allow pets and have some pretty good drinks!! We got the Mojitos and not only were they refreshing but also potent... A good buzz to start your day... They have a good selection of crepes and we were told that they are known for them... We got the "Fancy Pants," which has smoked salmon, arugula, cheese and a poached egg. The crepe was not too thick and the egg was poached to perfection. While I don't like salmon for breakfast, this combination seemed to work and it wasn't too fishy as a morning meal... We also got the prosciutto eggs Benedict. Usually the English muffin on the Benedict is a deciding factor if the meal is going to be good or not: if the muffin is not toasted properly it feels chewy. Not in this case. I enjoyed the Benedict though I wished there was some hollandaise sauce... House potatoes accompanied both dishes, which made the meal sufficient. A place worth visiting if you are in PiB.. read more

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Oh Crepe! Is right - the savory and sweet versions are both a hit and we recommend the nirvana - chocolate with sea salt and vanilla ice cream. read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio

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This place is a must go for brunch! I was in Put-in-Bay for a bachelorette party weekend (surprising huh?) and I researched where to go for brunch and thankfully this was a recommendation that we went with! Start off with one of their hand crafted drinks. I had the Millie's favorite and I highly recommend it if you like raspberry. You have to finish your brunch with a crepe because that's what they're known for! read more

The Forge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Put-in-Bay, Ohio