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Welcome to Pickles Cafe

Pickles Cafe at 130 W Van Buren St in Columbia City, IN offers a unique and delicious dining experience. With a focus on homemade dishes, this cozy cafe serves up breakfast and lunch options that are sure to impress. From the mouthwatering tomato basil soup to the flavorful portabella sandwich, each dish is a standout. The friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere make this gem a must-visit. Don't miss out on their creative menu offerings, like the lobster eggs Benny and the hummus schwarma pita. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Pickles Cafe is a delightful find for food lovers.

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Welcome to Pickles Cafe, a hidden gem located at 130 W Van Buren St in Columbia City, IN. This cozy cafe specializes in serving delicious breakfast and brunch options that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

At Pickles Cafe, you can expect a unique dining experience with a menu full of original and different dishes. From soups and salads to casseroles and sandwiches, there's something for everyone here. Their pick 3 lunch option allows you to mix and match your favorite items for a truly personalized meal.

Customers rave about the homemade and fresh ingredients used in every dish. One standout item is the portabella sandwich, a flavorful creation featuring grilled portabella mushrooms, spinach, and a flavored cream cheese, all sandwiched between two slices of grilled bread.

If you're in the mood for something more traditional, the lobster eggs Benny is a must-try. This unique take on eggs Benedict features lobster salad on a soft biscuit with scrambled eggs and hollandaise sauce.

With a welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and outdoor seating available, Pickles Cafe is the perfect spot for a casual dining experience. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely brunch with friends, this cafe has you covered.

Don't forget to save room for dessert, as customers rave about the epic desserts served at Pickles Cafe. And be sure to try their signature pickles that come with every meal, adding a tangy and crunchy touch to your dining experience.

So, if you're in the Columbia City area, make sure to stop by Pickles Cafe and experience the flavors and charm that this cafe has to offer. With a variety of vegetarian options, accommodating staff, and a menu filled with homemade delights, Pickles Cafe is sure to become your new favorite brunch spot.

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Brigette D.
Brigette D.

Wow, what a gem this place is! This was our first time and we came on a Saturday about 12:15 pm. They serve just breakfast and lunch and everything on the menu is original and different. I got the "pick 3" for lunch (they have a whole board filled with soups, salads, casseroles and sandwiches/wraps to pick from) I got the tomato basil soup, cucumber salad and portabella sandwich. The soup was hands down the best tomato basil soup I've ever had (and I've tried plenty). The cucumber salad reminded me of the cucumber salad my grandmother made when I was a kid, perfect - not too sweet and not too vinegary. Now the sandwich was something special, I 've never had a portebello sandwich before and this one came with spinach and some kind of flavored cream cheese and then the grilled portebello mushroom. Then they grilled the sandwich. It was hands down delicious and filling. The meal also came with a piece of fresh banana and cantaloupe and of course, sliced pickles. My husband had the lobster eggs Benny. It was lobster salad on a soft biscuit with scrambled eggs and hollandaise sauce on top and tomatoes slices. A very different take on eggs Benedict but he really enjoyed it and gobbled it all up. His came with an orange slice and a cantaloupe slice and pickles. We are so glad we found this place. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxing and interesting! (We got to dine with a velvet painting of Elvis!) We will definitely be back, everything on their menu is HOMEMADE - no deep fried anything in sight.

Eric T.
Eric T.

Passing thru town and stopped long enough at a Chain north of town and looked at their menu, look was all it took. Found this GEM on yelp . Buy local! Had the Popeye melt w Turkey...OMG ! Service was perfect and if you like local eateries w outdoor seating this is the place! I would give it 10 stars if I could.

Jill S.
Jill S.

Neat little place for a nice lunch , food was epic , service very good. Dessert was incredibly,,, great job!

Kyle B.
Kyle B.

Fun place with really good food! Servers were great and super nice. We'd definitely go back.

Mark H.
Mark H.

Great twist on a corner diner. Quaint atmosphere. Good options with fruit and veggies. Had the hummus schwarma pita. Loaded with black bean hummus, spinach, cucumbers, salsa etc. a bit too much tzatziki space but would not stop me from ordering again. I stopped in on my way from Fort Wayne to Chicago. Will stop by on my way through again

Aymie N.
Aymie N.

We had a family girls lunch date at Pickles Cafe last week. This was my first visit and I was SO impressed. It has a very cozy ambiance and friendly staff. I ordered the pick 3 for lunch and everything was delicious! Lots of options. We all had a great time.

Richard W.
Richard W.

Great food and service! Price, in this day and age, was fair too. We sat outside on the street corner so the "ambiance" might have l lacked but I had my dog with me. I'd eat there again in a heartbeat.

Deb H.
Deb H.

We found this listed as a 4 star on yelp. I think it deserves another 1/2 star. We got there at 10:45 and they said we could have breakfast or lunch. We opted for lunch. They had quite a few specials to choose from but we decided to order off the menu. My son got the steak tip sandwich with sautéed onions and provolone cheese on toasted bread. He said it was delicious. I got the chicken salad on gluten free bread which was also toasted. The gluten free bread was smaller and our waitress apologized for this. I'm used to the size though. both sandwiches came with fruit an chips. I had the plum iced tea and it was very good. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The seats look like they were bought at auctions or garage sales, but they were very comfortable. We will definitely go back.

Scott B.
Scott B.

This place is still great and better than there previous location in Fort Wayne....more seating here. You can get a filling breakfast until 10:52am the. You can get an awesome sandwich or delicious salad. All sandwiches and salad come with a side of fruit and a couple of homemade pickles. They also have daily specials that change daily and are not in the menu. I asked them where the name pickles came from and they had this to say, "The initial idea was "the veggie patch" but we were afraid people would think we are health food. We love our gardens and to incorporate them into our cooking but we also love cheese, sauces, heavy desserts so one day one of the bosses was out for a bike ride and passed a garden filled with cucumbers giving her the idea to name us Pickles. Everything we serve comes with a garnish of pickles normally bread and butter but sometimes dill or a variety marinated cucumbers. We like to think it's a fun name showcasing our corky side but also our love for fresh produce."

Steve H.
Steve H.

Wow! Found a great place for lunch! Just down the street from my new house in Fort Wayne Indiana I saw a sign for Pickles Cafe. What a find. Everything on the menu is healthy and organic. Three of us stopped for lunch today. Located in a old wooden building which includes an antique store and a small Cafe in the back you can have lunch Monday to Friday and breakfast on Saturday. We browsed the antiques while waiting, as the dining room was loaded with locals. When we were seated we ordered a steak salad with black berries and a hand made black sweet bread, a white chicken chili with roasted cabbage and a ham and goat cheese panini....delicious! My wife loved her Italian soup and a healthy salad with berries and melon. A good time was had by all!! We will return often!