Stopped coming here earlier this year after being accused by the manager of planting hair in my food. Three different meals, three different hairs. Manager claimed no one else had that happen and implied it was my hair. I know what my hair looks like. It wasn't mine. Never going back. read more

Outside or inside seating... fantastic sandwich, wrap, and salad choices. Great service. I can't recommend the blueberry lavender lemonade enough- try it spiked! !!! Our party tried tried the feta dip appetizer, a California wrap, the Fox Special, the Italian sub, and a turkey bacon panini. I liked the paninis better than the wrap, but everything was delicious and everyone was happy. We were all full but couldn't resist sharing an apple cinnamon cheesecake . read more

This place is awesome. Not too much room but worth the wait. We had the goat cheese appetizer which was so good - the bread was incredible! The sandwiches, salads and soup was delicious. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Hidden gem. Good food, service, and ambiance. Love the patio seating. Highly recommend!

Local neighborhood cafe with great lunch and friendly staff. Lots of fresh ingredients with great taste!

Such a great experience taking my 5yr son here for a little breakfast date and everything was so good! The staff was all so nice and helpful. We'll be back! read more

Love this place. Everyone there is helpful and has great suggestions. Seasonal menu means always some new to try along with a few regular menu items. Food is always cooked perfect with lots of gluten free options. One of my favorite lunch spots! read more

Was out their way and desserts were on my mind. Pulled up and decided on the peanut butter cake and the cream cheese/raspberry brownie. Both were so yummy! Service was friendly and fast! Thanks to FF for a great ending to our night out! read more

Where to start with this place. We went in to be seated. For one. It's over crowed with to many tables. Big round tables. I like the coffee cup method they do. Feels at home. My server was a young man. Maybe early20's. We asked to wait for lunch which was ten minutes away. I guess we pissed him off. He brought our drinks and didn't come back. He didn't even bother to bring my 3 year olds drink. So we waited about 30 minutes after lunch started. We got so annoyed we got up to leave. The server didn't address us again. He told the cashier they had two drinks. Not why are you leaving nor blah blah. Like wtf. The worst services I've had in a long time. We legit got pissed. Couldn't believe it. Like wow. Let's not spend any money here. I was so mad I didn't leave a tip. I served for ten years. So for me to not even leave a dollar is rare. Learn to be kind. The young girl at the register was sweet and polite. Unfortunately I'll never go back to this place. read more

Came in for brunch with some friends. The staff were friendly and welcoming and helped us find a table. Our waitress Kendra was lovely. I love the cozy atmosphere and even though it was crowded it didn't feel crowded or too loud. We had an array of food. Everyone loved what they got. The tomato soup was different but so good! Honestly the quality is really good for the price. I also had a dirty chai which was done nicely, some places make really weak chai. Super cute mugs, bare brick walls, avocado galore, it's a hipster wonderland ;). Without being snooty though. Also get a cheesecake. So good. read more

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and were lucky to find a little gem! It wasn't too busy and the outside patio area was wonderfully shaded with a nice breeze. The food was all made fresh in house, with fresh bread on all the different sandwiches and fold overs which were so so yummy! Service was great with Elizabeth being super friendly while never seeming rushed or out of control. Nice little hole in the wall with incredible food. Will be returning. read more

The friendly fox is a great name for a coffee shop. Especially when it is in the middle of a neighborhood and bakes it's own treats on site. I loved all the cute fox branding of everything. The building was brink with a nice big patio and the workers were all really nice. I didn't have time to sit here and enjoy everything but I did pick up 30 pastries and enjoy them later. Parking is no issue here at all. THey are closed on Sunday though. read more

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The Friendly Fox is an adorable cafe in the heart of the 07'. You can find it on the corner of South Wayne and Foster, but look closely because the small space is not hard to miss! You can find street parking pretty easy in the residential area. The vibe is trendy and unique, with mismatched chairs and tables. You can also find local art hung on the walls. The staff is a younger crowd and they a super friendly. You can choose to order at the counter to-go or pick a seat and they will take care of you at your table. I recently stopped in with a friend for a late afternoon coffee. I decided to order a spiced chai tea and my friend went with a salted caramel latte. Don't they sound delicious? Well, they tasted just as good as they sound! We decided not to eat but they had a variety of baked goods behind the glass counter and the food they were taking to tables looked delicious. This is the perfect spot to nestle up with a good book, meet a friend for a coffee/beer, or just stop in for a bite to eat. If you are looking for a place with a great atmosphere and awesome service, this is it. I know I will definitely be coming back! read more

The Friendly Fox - Spiced chai tea latte - no two cups are the same! - Cafes Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I've never had a bad meal here and we go very often! You won't be disappointed. Try the spicy Turkey and pesto sandwich and a dirty chai!!! Yum! read more

We had breakfast waiting for our daughter who was running the 1/2 marathon. Just want to say we are from Chicago and we thought our breakfast and coffee were amazing Husband and boyfriend had biscuits and gravy. My husband cooks and bakes so he knew the biscuits were homemade. I had the Feta cheese,spinach and mushroom breakfast sandwich--so delicious. And prices were so reasonable. Love the neighborhood feel. If you live or visit Fort Wayne check this place out. SO much better than hotel breakfasts. And their coffee is great read more

Amazing coffee and brunch. If you're going to do brunch on a Saturday, you need to make reservations.

Had a really good breakfast burrito filled with sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese and potatoes. It was delicious and tired me over until dinner. Also love that it is pet friendly. read more

This place is very good. Clean Food is so yummy My family loves it. Everything in this place is so nice including the restroom. My grandmother tells me: if you want to know if the food is safe look at the bathroom. read more

The Friendly Fox - Perfect and healthy and delicious - Cafes Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Favorite neighborhood cafe. Always craving the friendly fox salad. Plus, a nice smoothie, milkshake or baked item isn't bad either ..

We went for breakfast so my review is limited to that meal & experience. My wife and I really liked this quaint little place. The restaurant is set in a quiet neighborhood. The building is older but well maintained and decorated with a fresh modern-artsy feel. We sat in the back room which wasn't as exciting as the street level view from the front room. For breakfast I had the biscuits & gravy and the chorizo breakfast sandwich. The biscuits were homemade and fresh with a sweeter taste. The gravy was thick and dark. The taste nicely accented the biscuit. This came with potato cubes which also had a nicely oiled/sautéed taste. The egg-chorizo sandwich had a nice chorizo taste that wasn't over powering. My wife had the veggie sandwich which she really liked on he Weight-Watcher diet. The sandwiches came with tasty fresh fruit. The wait staff and shift manager were very friendly. We will give this place a try for lunch or dinner as well as breakfast again. Give it a try!! read more

If I wasn't from out of town, I would totally be a regular here. Chill environment, great coffee, and good quality food. Everything about the eclectic inside makes the place feel warm and welcoming. This is a place to go for a simple breakfast, or for a great cup of coffee. read more

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Food isn't bad but the service can be lousy to nonexistent. Guessing they have staffing issues - Who doesn't, nowadays? - but we had to just leave the other day after we got tired of waiting for someone who was just leaning up against the counter having a chat. Anyway, it's okay for a neighborhood place but can't imagine anyone going out of their way to dine there. read more

Friendly Fox has the best ice cream around. It is all made in house and they switch up the flavors often but they are all amazing! I also got a grilled cheese and tomato soup once that as simple as it sounds it was pretty darn tasty. Fun atmosphere in a cute part of town. read more

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They were super busy, but even though the staff was amazing and friendly, the food was really good. My only suggestion would to be have a larger patio, but even without it, this place was great!!! read more

As an infamous 07 food critic, I would have to give this place a 4.5 out of 5. With how small the place is, they do have a lot of options. For example, their beef brisket flatbread was pricey, but it was most certainly delicious. Another food item that I would recommend is their breakfast wraps. Great price for a great meal!! read more

They have fantastic sandwiches. They have a huge selection of drinks, really anything you could want, all delicious. The ice cream shakes are to die for. We love the outdoor seating. Breakfast and brunch are delicious. I can't say enough. One of our favorites. read more

Came here based upon the reviews on yelp. It's cute, in the middle of residential community. Wanted something light, I ordered the cheddar and bacon quiche. It came with a scone and fruit.i also order a side of bacon which was crispy and delicious. Wished they offered more gluten free options. A crustless quiche would be amazing. Just a few suggestions. Would most definitely return, great service read more

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Don't know what some of the negative reviews were about! We were greeted and seated immediately, had a friendly server (Becky), and our brunch was less than $10/each! Loved the cute decor and unique tables/chairs...a lot of them had me reminiscing of the yellow Formica table set we had growing up. My only "complaint" would be that my avocado toast was supposed to be buttered but came without butter and could've used salt which was not on the table. The place was a little hard to find, as it's on a side street without a parking lot, but I'm glad we stopped in. Would def visit again! read more

The Friendly Fox - Avocado toast with egg and bacon...I subbed out the English muffin for their house made bagel. Delish. - Cafes Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Community! Local! My husband & I love coming here on a Saturday morning in the summer & grabbing a coffee, sitting out on the deck & talking. read more

The Friendly Fox is a super cool spot nestled into the Southwood Park Neighborhood. A great, walkable cafe for everyone in their hood. It is literally in the middle of residential housing but don't worry it is hard to miss. Nice little outdoor patio- dog friendly. I have enjoyed a casual lunch with a friend outside and received great service. Sometimes outdoor seating is neglected on accident by servers so it was nice to be taken care of so well. More recently I enjoyed a snickers latte while waiting for a few friends to arrive. I asked my server to whip me up something random and I was definitely not disappointed! Who doesn't want to drink a liquid candy bar?! My friends were running behind schedule, so I was hanging out on my laptop for about 1.5 hours until they arrived. The servers didn't seem to mind at all that I was taking up a table during lunch hour. Once they arrived we ordered some lunch. I went for the buffalo chicken wrap. YUM. This wrap was spicy but I was still tasting all the other flavor going on. My friend enjoyed a flavored tea and he loved it. With him being from the South I figured it must've been the real deal. Overall The Friendly Fox is a great little cafe, great service, great atmosphere. If I lived in the Southwood Park neighborhood this would definitely be my spot. read more

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Super friendly service, good music, and cool interior all make you feel comfortable. We were here on a rainy Saturday at lunch. Kinda bummed we missed brunch (ends at 11am). We got veggie grilled cheese panini with a side of corn chowder, turkey bacon sandwich which had a walnut pesto so they don't make it a panini (as it's listed on the menu), a veggie wrap and some egg rolls. All dishes were well plated. I love the mixed matched cups. It's an easy going place to chill. I recommend you give it a try. The cinnamon rolls looked great. I should've got that with a cup of coffee. read more

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First time coming here and we love it!!! Food is delicious, homemade, you can tell everything is fresh. Service is spectacular and very friendly. I'm not a person who review a lot but this place deserves it. Pd: Cinnamon rolls is a must try. read more

If there were "half stars" I would go with 3 1/2. The room was a little chilly, but not terrible. The appetizer was crostini bread with a hot cheese, cranberry and nut dip. Very very good. My daughters salad ( walnuts, feta, arugula, vinaigrette) was tastefully arranged and a very nice sized serving. I got a 4 cheese grilled cheese panini that came with chips, it was hot, chewy and very tasty. We got a salted caramel latte and an espresso malt for our beverages and they were very good , the espresso malt could've been a wee bit more coffee tasting. All in all a nice lunch. Waitstaff was a little loud and outspoken, yelling across the restaurant to everyone coming in the door which I didn't love.....but I'm old, so maybe it doesnt bother young'uns. ;-). I recommend this place! read more

The Friendly Fox is such a neat place to eat. I love their outdoor seating with the pergola. They have gluten free bread for any of their sandwiches, and it's delicious! Every time I have visited, the staff has been friendly and accommodating. I appreciate how seriously they are taking the precautions related to Covid-19, requiring all customers to wear masks when entering the building to order. Neat location, close to Foster Park and the Italian Market! Definitely recommend. read more

First time here and it's one of my favs in the area. I had the brisket sandwich and it's amazing! The staff is very friendly. Very good vibes and delicious food! read more

Absolutely loved my meal. The golden beet salad was delicious as was my blueberry lavender lemonade. I was surprised how filling the salad was because I'm usually left wanting something else after ordering a salad. Service was friendly and helpful when I asked questions about the menu. They food was very reasonably priced. I'd definitely go back and try something else; everything sounded delicious. read more

The Friendly Fox - Blueberry lavender lemonade - Cafes Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The Friendly Fox is a model of the neighborhood restaurant: it feels like an institution, and it's clear from the moment you enter that people there really look at it as a part of their community. This is a wonderful function on its own, but The Friendly Fox also has a wide variety of consistently excellent foods, from easily-boring offerings like salads and paninis to housemade desserts and unique milkshakes. I've never had a bad dish at The Friendly Fox. The first dish I ever had there was phyllo goodness - a warm pastry filled with gouda and chorizo on avocado cream. It's a great starter, spicy and creamy with a nice cool accompaniment. They also have tasty (if non-traditional) egg rolls, which have a nice, clean flavor. All the salads at The Friendly Fox are tasty, and they offer a nice variety even if they aren't especially singular or unique. If you add roasted chicken - which does genuinely taste like fresh, roasted chicken rather than a batch of old unused chicken - the salads easily become a filling meal. The bulk of the rest of their menu is made up of paninis, and they have a nice selection with some unexpected selections like brisket or bacon jam and avocado. I will say that their soups leave something to be desired, perhaps because you expect a place with this kind of atmosphere to have really savory, delicious soups. I'd opt for chips or a salad to accompany a panini instead. It's also worth noting the family-friendliness of this restaurant: you'll almost certainly see families and small children any times you're there, and the staff is very accommodating of these potential challenges. The Friendly Fox also has a singularly excellent bathroom for families: it is big and nicely composed, and even has a padded changing table. That says a lot about what The Friendly Fox wants to do. Some people think the service is a little cold or distant, and while the staff can be aloof at times, they are helpful and seem dedicated to the goals of the restaurant. One last note about their desserts. The Friendly Fox has a case front and center filled with pastries, and their sweet offerings are excellent. They make their own ice cream cookies with huge chocolate cookies and oreo crumbles (my favorite), and my wife just has to have their confetti cookie shake, which tastes like a perfectly blended sugar cookie. The Friendly Fox's food is great, and they are a real cornerstone of the community. read more

This is our new favorite restaurant, the Veggie Wrap I had was amazing and trying the Blueberry Lavender Lemonade is a must! The staff is so nice and it feels like your right at home inside, theres even an outside area where you can bring your dog!!! And after your done with your meal you got to get a piece of Carrot Cake to satisfy your sweet tooth! Overall its absolutely amazing and you can taste how fresh everything is! read more

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Visited from out of town , it was a cute little patio with neat mural on the wall. The staff was super friendly and they were able to alter some menu items and the food was delicious. read more

I have been going to the friendly fox for years and it is always one of my favorites to eat at. Very beautiful space, lovely outdoor patio. Perfect choice for kids and adults read more