The Hoppy Gnome

Gastropub · Fort Wayne

The Hoppy Gnome

Gastropub · Fort Wayne

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203 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Globally inspired eats, best burgers, duck & chickpea tacos, margs  

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203 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Get directions

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+1 260 422 0070
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Downtown favorite for chef‑driven tacos and a strong beer list, tied to local GnomeTown Brewing next door. Featured by Fort Wayne Magazine and Input Fort Wayne for its brew‑it‑yourself concept’s community spirit.

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Sadie Cox

Google
We are from Oklahoma and just here for a business trip and we had to try this place. It was so good! 🤤 I got the wake me up burger and let me just say that was the BEST BURGER I’ve ever had. My husband got some tacos and queso and he said they were amazing. 😍 thank y’all so much for some delicious food and great staff!

Ezra Alan

Google
I had given a previously bad rating due to an entrée my fiance and I both picked out . Once my review was seen the GM had taken it to his own responsibility to make sure he fixed our previous bad visit. I will say that this visit was just ad great as our others. He was absolutely great with our service and our food was phenomenal. We had a not so good week and this food was the pick me up we needed for our week. We are always going to be going back to hoppy gnome they care about their customers and you can definitely tell.

Jessica M

Google
Fun and tasty place! Tried the black bean hummus flatbread along with the tacos. Great flavor! Was also recommended the raspberry margarita with their own seasoned pepper salt ring and it was great! Friendly service too which made this place a delightful place to try out and so glad we did!

Cassie Hicks

Google
I’ve heard a lot of good things about this place and I wasn’t disappointed!! We went on a Friday night and although it was busy, the service was great and very quick. Our server, Stephan, was super friendly and made our experience even better! So many food and beer options it was difficult to decide!! I got a burger with fig jam and goat cheese and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be returning!!

Megan !!!

Google
The tacos are fantastic- flavorful, some spice, and unique. We especially love the duck tacos and chickpea tacos. It can be pretty busy, so sometimes service is a little slower- but still great. We always bring out of town friends here because it’s such a great spot! We’re not beer drinkers, but their mixed drinks are great! Reasonable prices for the amount of food you get.

Rhiana Brown

Google
Best restaurant ever! My boyfriend and I visited to celebrate my birthday and absolutely loved everything! We both ordered drinks (Moscow mule and margarita) and they were great to start! Secondly, we got the fried pickles, which were perfectly breaded and delicious. The tacos and then the smores dessert were just even better! All around was a wonderful experience, especially thanks to our server, Ashton! She constantly checked on us and even provided us recommendations (which were all delicious)! Can’t wait to go back!

Beth Nelson

Google
Our waiter, Sean, was the best. We were in town for graduation and had an amazing lunch. The owner even stopped by to check on us. Amazing food, service and atmosphere

Audrey Westfall

Google
It was great! We went for brunch on a Saturday and it was a really good experience. Not too busy which was nice and the food was really good. I got the pork belly Benedict and at first my eggs Benny wasn't runny which I was disappointed but I told my waiter and he fixed it for me which I was so glad cause I love my egg runny in my eggs Benedict. The waiter also gave me the hoppy hash which was really good while I waited for my remake eggs Benedict. The pork belly was so tender and delicious. I would get it again. I also ordered a mimosa and it tasted perfect! Not too much champagne and was the perfect amount of OJ. Highly recommend the hoppy gnome and would return to try the tacos and beer.

Andrew L.

Yelp
Good food and draft beers, reasonable pricing for a downtime environment. Would return if in the area
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Linda S.

Yelp
We recently enjoyed a special 5 course Cinco de Mayo dinner (each course paired with an innovative complimenting beverage) at the Hoppy Gnome and it was absolutely delicious! Each course left us with eager anticipation of what came next! First course: blue masa sopes with roasted pork shoulder, pickled red onion "caviar", cotija cheese and micro greens. Second course a salad of spring greens, jicama, cucumber, red onion, queso fresco, and a fabulous apricot-chipotle vinaigrette. A traditional grandma's recipe green pazole with tomatillo, savory broth, hominy, cabbage, radish, cilantro and lime. Worth the price of the whole meal! Fourth course: pepper-crusted lamb with guajillo carrot puree, crispy Brussels, and veggie Marsala Demi-glacé. Beyond words. Lastly, Horchata Brûlée made with creamy rice milk and cinnamon. The perfect finish to a wondrous meal! (and the only course not pictured below...sorry!) Highly recommend Hoppy Gnome and their talented chef and crew. Warm and welcoming. Delightful experience!
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Kyle E.

Yelp
3.7 / 5 Stars The Hoppy Gnome has a lot going for it--especially when it comes to atmosphere and service. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and both the indoor and outdoor seating areas offer awesome views of the capitol building. There's a solid beer selection, which is always a plus. We kicked things off with the cheese curds, and they were hands-down the best item we ordered. Perfectly crispy with a delicious bang bang sauce that really hit the spot. Knowing everything is made from scratch had us excited to try more. Unfortunately, the rest of the food was a bit hit or miss. We tried the mahi-mahi and Dante's Inferno tacos on Bibb lettuce wraps, which turned out to be a messy decision. Would definitely go with corn or flour tortillas next time. The mahi-mahi was especially disappointing--very chewy and not great in texture. We also got the hot honey chicken sandwich. The flavor was good, but the chicken itself just wasn't quite there. While the food didn't wow us overall, we'd still consider coming back if we're ever in the area again. With the great vibes, friendly service, and made-from-scratch menu, there's definitely potential for a better second round.
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Craig W.

Yelp
This is an attractive brewery/restaurant with a gnome theme. And I'm a sucker for gnomes. Thankfully, you can't order gnome on the menu. The draft beer selections are extensive, with many different styles available. I went with a flight of all high alcohol varieties because I find them to be the most flavorful and definitely not because they give the best buzz for your money. The Belgian was outstanding. Our server was fantastic. She was incredibly friendly and attentive. If you dine here and she's your server, you won the lottery. The menu is very well-written but I don't think the food quite matched my expectations. The BBQ burger was fine. The hot chicken sandwich had a good kick but I thought the sauce was a little weird. The side of tots was good but it's impossible not to like tots. I appreciated the option of fried potatoes. They were fine. You could do a lot worse with the view. The spectacular courthouse towers over the restaurant on the other side of the street. Really good beer, decent food, great service, and a wow view. And gnomes.
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Susan J.

Yelp
Quite the turn around! It's been awhile since visit to Hoppy Gnome... so glad we returned! Delicious food, attentive wait staff and overall excellent. Monday night was not too busy, but not dead either. S'mores were a highlight!
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In My Opinio N.

Yelp
Great service! Awesome beer selection! Food needs A LOT of improvements! Drinks were delicious, Ashton was very friendly and attentive- management was hands on, even helped box our food! Nice vibe but I would take that steak pasta off the menu
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Shelby N.

Yelp
Amazing food, amazing ambiance, amazing service! If you get Adam as your server tip him well bc he is so nice, attentive and funny! Really enjoyed my experience here.
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Tera R.

Yelp
Service was so friendly. Fort Wayne is a halfway point to meet a friend who travels to Detroit. We thought the Hoppy Gnome sounded like a great place. We both had tacos. They were flavorful. If I go again I'd want to try something from the brunch menu. Reasonable prices. Sat in the bar by the windows it was a beautiful day. The music was present but not overwhelming. Nice visit!
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Allyson B.

Yelp
There were three of us, a Thursday. The place seemed a bit overhyped, like we were lucky to get in. The food was decent, nothing to rave about. Service was okay, again, nothing stood out. Same for the beer, it was enjoyable but not stellar. I don't live in Ft Wayne and if I came back, I'd try something else.
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Tavid M.

Yelp
Great food. Excellent service. Server was Cierra who did a fantastic job. Four of us met for lunch on a Saturday. Place was busy and we were seated within 5 minutes. Had a half fattoush salad and Conan barbacoa taco. Wife had two fungi tacos (mushroom) along with some tots on the side. Appetizer was guacamole and cheese with chips. Total bill was $69 with tax and b4 tip. Reasonable. For drinks wife had a 35mm margarita, italian style (add shot of amaretto) with was great and I had a Clutch beer. So here's the cool part...my beer had a generous head of foam. Enough to be annoying without complaining. Five minutes later and without asking, Cierra brought ANOTHER small beer on the house. Because my first beer was end of the keg. Who does that?! Didn't have to wait for anything. Other servers and manager stopped by to check on us. Everyone was pleasant and professional.
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Bradley P.

Yelp
My wife and I stopped here for lunch Thursday and had a great experience. I have been wanting to try this place since it opened but I'm never downtown anymore since I work from home. I got 3 different tacos which cost about 18 bucks and felt a little overpriced for what I got. I chose the Conan the Barbacoan, Thai Meatball taco, and the Bob Marley. The only one I didn't like was the Thai Meatball as the meat was super dry and hard to eat. My wife's lunch special chicken wrap was really good! She enjoyed it so much! Our server was very nice but did make a mistake by adding another table's chips and salsa app to our bill so this is your warning to always double check your receipt! Honest mistake but it added $16 to our bill!?! The ambiance of this place is super cool and I bet it's a super fun place to eat at dinner! Check it out!
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Parker C.

Yelp
Great for brunch, good service , neat atmosphere in downtown Fort Wayne across from the courthouse
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karlie c.

Yelp
super cute patio seating! food and drinks were yummy too! garlic cheese curds are a must!! Our waitress was so sweet and friendly and was really good at checking up on us:)

Katie C.

Yelp
Unfortunately, the veggie flatbread was really disappointing. The dirty martini didn't hit the mark either, and the fried pickles were way too greasy. I would strictly stick to the tacos. On the plus side, our waitress was super sweet.
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Colby R.

Yelp
First time at Hoppy Gnome! I absolutely loved it. Food might be a little pricey but it's very worth it! Tater Tots are very delicious and it's hard to choose which tacos to order! I ordered the Dante's Inferno, Pulled Pork, and the smoked brisket. I respect the Dante's inferno because it was actually hot and I have a high heat tolerance! My girlfriend ordered the Free Mahi Mahi, Conan The Barbacoa, and the Smoked Brisket tacos. We both agreed the Smoked Brisket taco was not as good as we were hoping because the Cherry Salsa was too sweet. We both ordered a drink, I got a 35mm margarita 14oz and my girlfriend got a Boba Fett's Bounty. Both were very delicious drinks! The atmosphere is very modern and relaxed. A great place for drinks and great tacos! Overall I would give my experience a 10/10. Brian or Bryan was excellent and quick!

Alayna R.

Yelp
Food was okay. The gnomie we had was super sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. Super clean and nice very friendly place.
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James B.

Yelp
We tried the special the day I went and it did not disappointed. Bar tender not only handled the bar she took care of a section and we never felt neglected. Ambiance is nice hip and clean I would recommend to everyone
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Charissa H.

Yelp
Very mediocre tacos. It was quite disappointing. The menu items sound great, but the execution is awful. It could be the best tacos, but there's so many problems. Also, the waiter said the restaurant was known for their tacos. That makes me wonder how bad the other menu items could be. Also, the prices are way too high. Every tortilla needs to be crisped on a griddle or grill, otherwise there's no flavor, and it falls apart. Every taco had this problem. Many of the tacos were dry and needed sauce. Here's what we tried. I'm including the price and their menu description. LAMBDA LAMBDA LAMBDA - $6.50 - coconut curry braised lamb, cilantro avocado crema, fresno cucumber salad - Lamb was dry, but the sauce saved it. Overall, the flavor was good. 4/5 stars. THAI MEATBALL TACO - $5.50 - lemongrass pork meatball, red curry mayo, mango slaw - Holy desert dry. My boyfriend actually liked this taco the best out of all of them, but I thought it was one of the worst. 1/5 stars. BOB MARLEY - $6.25 - smoked jerk chicken, hemp seeds, pineapple salsa, fire roasted red pepper, sour cream - This one was good. Unfortunately, this was the 2nd taco I tried, and it went downhill from that. 4/5 stars. RELEASE THE KRAKEN - $5.25 - fried calamari, brussels sprouts, parmesan cheese, red onion, sun dried tomato, lemon aioli - 1st taco I tried, and this was actually delicious. My only gripe is that there's a lot of breading versus the size of the calamari. This was still by far the best taco. 5/5 stars. CONAN THE BARBACOA - $6.50 - slow cooked short rib, red onion, cilantro, melted queso chihuahua, radish - I couldn't tell this was short rib. This could have been any shredded beef. I couldn't find any cheese. Needed a sauce as well. Ate very dry. 1/5 stars. GET IN MY BELLY - $5 - slow braised pork belly, tamarind glaze, green cabbage, mango slaw, daikon radish - Way overcooked and dry. This desperately needed a sauce. Most disappointing taco. 1/5 stars. Another problem is that when you list the ingredients, I should be able to see them or detect them in the tacos. This was an ongoing problem. Service is okay. Some other waiter noticed my water glass was empty and went to refill it for me. My thanks to him. Decor is okay. It was more fun to watch the people stuck at the stop light. The tacos are overpriced, and they are usually dry. Go somewhere else.

Tom A.

Yelp
Been 7 years and a whole pandemic ago! I dream of coming back here, and was delighted to find it on my 5 hour trip route today! I LOVE the inventive tacos. Staff is always great, but the taste, originality and skill of their food prep is beyond awesome! Am rerouting on the return trip to get a second meal tomorrow - need I say more about this place?!
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Brenna P.

Yelp
Needed some fortifying alcohol and snacks before meeting some family recently. I like the convenient downtown location and our bartender was friendly and there were a few regulars despite being a weekday afternoon - I though it would be dead. The tacos were delicious. The beer list was quite extensive, and my husband and I each tried something new and fun (more cider options please)!
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Doug S.

Yelp
Hoppy Gnome is a scratch kitchen associated with a brewery. I think our waitress said there were almost 50 taps including 10+ of their beers. They also have brunch mimosas and wine. So bring the whole crowd. Our group of four was seated immediately at 11:30 on Sunday, before the church rush. We had tacos. Dante's inferno was fire. So spicy. Delicious and the cheese stick is a great idea. I could eat these all the time. If you like spicy this taco is for you. I had the Wrath of Kahn on lettuce and it was a delicious mess. I was trying to save some calories but it was hard to eat. I will say they the flavors shined without the normal tortilla. I was disappointed in the Conan. Only because it seemed flat next to the two spicy tacos. Maybe a lime crema or a splash of lime would brighten it up. Don't get me wrong., it's a good taco, just not as flavor punch as the other two. Queso was a touch smoky and was thick enough to stick to the dipping chips. Bravo for making it thinker than most queso. We ordered a second. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Attentive and filled glasses quickly. Fully recommend. I'll be back to try the beers.
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Dale B.

Yelp
This review is for the Colonel Tso's hand held sandwich and sides. I love General Tso's at the Chinese carry out. I enjoy the sweet zip of flavor. The sandwich was outstanding! The sandwich starts with a breaded piece of chicken. The breading has that southern style seasoning. The breading is a bit thick and soft. The sauce is the rest of the magic. The Tso's sauce is slightly sweet but not too sweet. It has that Tso's tang but not a strong after bit. The chicken was placed on a soft bun that is slightly toasted. Simply a delicious sandwich...especially if you love General Tso's. The small salad was very fresh. The lettuce garnishments were very attractive and gave the salad a nice taste. I especially liked the tomato pieces combined with the champagne vinaigrette dressing. The pepper Jack mac & cheese is over the top as well. The noodles are slightly bigger than a normal elbow noodle. This made it easy to stab with a fork. The cheese sauce was just amazing. There was a slight pepper Jack spice in the thick and rich cheese sauce. The sauce stuck to the noodles and cup. You couldn't leave a drop of cheese in the cup! Almost finger licking good!
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Marie F.

Yelp
A Fort Wayne faveee! I am absolutely obsessed with their brunch. We came at great time as they were offering a brunch special with a brisket and sweet potatoes. They also had a brunch flight that was so yummy!! Bloody Mary, mimosas, and a spiked coffee. Perfect to split with two. Our service experience was amazing. Everyone is always kind and welcoming. I love the modern layout of the space and seating. We got a table right by the kitchen so you're able to see food made to order. Always a great choice for any meal! And the drinks are always yummy! Family friendly for the kiddos to join or a great place for date night.
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Emily H.

Yelp
very nice gastropub, with lots of beer options. they also has a good selection of non-alcoholic mocktails, the pineapple mule is really good. The food is amazing, the tacos are great! The dessert smore is some real work, you get to grill it yourself, fun!
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Margarette B.

Yelp
Suck amazing food and service. Popped by one day when I was traveling to other parts, near and far. Food was extremely tasty and service phenomenal. I will make sure to stop by the next time I'm in town. It was so good, I might even make a special trip. (And I live in New York, so that's a big commitment.)
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Akilah B.

Yelp
My first visit here. As usual, I always separate service from the actual taste of the food. Service: I can't remember the servers name (apologies) but the receipt said Audrey. The server was great! She stayed on refills without being asked. She checked on the table very often, explained the menu and more. I had no complaints! The food: Chips&Salsa. The Chips were good. The Green Sauce tasted somewhat sweet/tangy. It's kind of hard to explain. The Red Sauce was eh. It looked hot but really wasn't. If you don't like spicy (I don't) then you'll be ok. The Chips were so fresh! They were yummy with the Guacamole! Tacos: I ordered an El Verdad (Carne Asada) and a Shrimply Irresistible Taco. I love Carne Asada and this one was just ok. I added green sauce from the chips&salsa to enhance it. The Shrimp in the Shrimply Irresistible was good. I wasn't a fan of The Kimchi Slaw. I'd try other toppings/sauces on it next time if I go again. Drinks: N/A but I did see so many others ordering an Old Fashioned. They looked good but I can't confirm it lol. Overall: Great friendly service from the entrance to being served. The place was clean. The food didn't wow me but if I go again, I'd try something else&get a drink.

Tyree J.

Yelp
The waiter was awesome and very helpful. The food was amazing! The drinks also packed a punch. Highly recommend!
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Terry T.

Yelp
Great place right across the street from the Allen County Courthouse. Plenty of taco options to choose from. They said it was a scratch kitchen, so there is a little wait, but it is worth it (this also means you can probably customize anything on the menu). I will definitely be back.
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Thelma P.

Yelp
Terrific atmosphere & great food. Located across from the water so we chose to sit outside & people watch. They had a large seating area inside including a bar for counter service. Very community oriented place.
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Betsy M.

Yelp
Went here last night. Got to sit right by the kitchen and watch the cooks! Adam, our server was excellent. Offered recommendations and jokes! Seemed to enjoy his job. The manager was seen throughout the restaurant engaging and stopped by our table as well. Definitely a well run team. Food was delicious! Definitely will be back!
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Madelyn M.

Yelp
This place is amazing.!! Very very nice servers and amaIng food. The popping Boba here is so delicious! I absolutely love how it changes flavors an it's random. 10/10 would come again
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Katie B.

Yelp
Steak frites were delicious. Wish portion would have been bigger. Salad is one of my favorite in FW, always get it when I am here. Great atmosphere sitting outside with my dog, service always good and they always get her a water bowl. Frequent here often in the summer. Churros and s'mores are a good option for dessert.
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Rhoda B.

Yelp
Loved this restaurant we discovered passing through Ft Wayne. The ambiance, service (THANKS STEPHEN!), and food were excellent. I had the most unusual drink made with avocados that was simply delicious. The tacos and tuna apps were fantastic. Can't wait to go back and try more menu options.
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Dominica D.

Yelp
I was nervous going back to the Hoppy Gnome because the last time I went the tacos were not great. Especially for the price. This time the food was incredible! My salmon was perfectly cooked and it took me to "flavor town". The Brussel sprouts and sauce underneath the salmon were so delicious! It was savory and all the flavors melted together in harmony. The pepper Jack Mac and cheese I would come in just for that! It was perfection! The s'mores dessert is super fun with the little fire you can cook over. Our only complaint was it came with only 5 pieces of chocolate, 5 marshmallows and a few graham crackers. The graham cracker ration was not right for the marshmallow and chocolate. There wasn't an even amount to make proper s'mores. The portion for what it cost was a bit crazy. It was $10 for 5 small s'mores. The service was super kind and apologetic when forgetting to put in a drink. The server also made sure our waters stayed filled which meant a lot to me! The inside of The Hoppy Gnome is modern, clean and beautiful! It has a great view of downtown and is in the middle of everything! The only hard part is with it being downtown you have to find parking. There are some garages near by though and a good amount of street parking near!
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Amanda E.

Yelp
Popped in for an appetizer and drink. The server was quick and attentive. I love that they have a non-alcoholic beer option. They have a full bar so you're not restricted to just beer. We got the chips and guac and it was solid! The guac is on the smooth side (I prefer chunky) but the flavor was great.

M G.

Yelp
I decided to try this place out last night and was so pleased I'll be going there again tonight. The chicken dinner was excellent with great fried tenders, very good collard greens and excellent mac & cheese with hints of jalapeño. The Clutch IPA was also excellent. The burgers and tacos also looked great so it may be my permanent dinner spot this week.
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Katherine W.

Yelp
I was told this place is known for its tacos, so I had to get that. I got the tofu taco and the vegan version of the mushroom taco. If I could do it again, I would get two tofu tacos. They had vegan sushi, but it didn't appeal to me, given the sushi didn't have tofu. The menu isn't consistently marked as vegan or vegetarian. I accidentally ordered the mushroom taco at first, thinking it wad vegan because the icon next to it looked like the vegan logo. It is not vegan-be careful. The staff were super nice! I really like the decor of this place.

Larry H.

Yelp
Great spot. Went here on a late Friday afternoon before a hockey game. We each had a burger and they were delicious. As expected, a plentiful beer selection. Keeper.
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Shelby A.

Yelp
Met up with some friends for lunch before a wedding. We got there late and the server was on it and fast! We had beers and tacos all within 15 minutes! So many options of beers, we both went with one of their IPAs that was delicious and strong. Went for three tacos to share and my favorite was the chicken tinga- I could have eaten two more of those! Once again just very impressed with the server and how quick service was! We joined in late and he was great at separating the bills. We will be back to visit if we're in town!
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Leslie M.

Yelp
Cute place in downtown area. The building and space were spacious yet inviting. The hubby and I sat at the bar just the have a drink, as we had already eaten lunch just prior to stopping in. It was recommended by someone in our group that had dined there the previous night. We each ordered a flight of beers. We had 4x4oz servings (I believe). The price of each was $15, which is a hit higher than I would've liked. The beers were good. The menu is an eclectic mix of a lot of good sounding foods. Next time I'm in Fort Wayne, I'd like to give their food a try.
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Danny K.

Yelp
The manager came out right away and greeted us at our table and couldn't have been nicer. The service was incredible and the food was full of flavor. I am glad we stumbled upon this place and even happier that the customer service went over and beyond to make sure we were happy! Great atmosphere as well and cool designs. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely come back!
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Jeremy W.

Yelp
Really good beer selection. Fresh food options with descent portions. Service is mostly attentive. Perfect location for downtown meetings or after work get togethers. Tacos and guacamole are my go-to, but tons of healthy and fun options. Full cocktail menu with fun s'mores dessert. Just do it. You won't regret it
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Nicole S.

Yelp
The Hoppy Gnome is known for its tacos, so even though I saw a few other things on the menu that caught my eye, I ordered the tacos. They come either 2 for $11 or 3 for $15. Not knowing how big the tacos were going to be, I ordered two tacos and the guacamole and chips. Well, the tacos are big, and two tacos was plenty. I ordered the Ma's Meatball Taco (lemongrass meatball, red curry mayo and mango slaw) and the Drunkin' Avocado, which is vegetarian (beer battered avocado, elote [which is corn], pickled onions and cojita cheese). The meatball taco was fine but the meatballs were not warm. The vegetarian taco was the best one, but I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered this one, because I don't like hot or warm avocado. So, to sum things up: The tacos that needed to be warm were hot, and the tacos that should have been cool were warm. The flavors were great but the temperatures were off. But the guacamole and chips were great. We got bottomless chips, so that was awesome, because the chips were delectable and crunchy, and the guacamole was perfect. I could see coming to the Hoppy Gnome just for the guacamole, chips and a drink, while sitting with friends on the patio. Which reminds me: They do have outdoor seating here, with heaters in case it gets cold. And speaking of drinks: I ordered the sangria, and I was surprised when it came to my table and it was a white sangria. I guess white sangria is their standard. It still tasted really good -- very fruity and sweet and refreshing. The have a decent kids menu here, with your standard kid favorites. You can get a kids taco, but also pizza and chicken fingers. Meals come with a beverage and a side (we got fruit). This restaurant can get busy, so if you're visiting on a busy weekend, it might be wise to call ahead and book a reservation. We did not, and they didn't have any seating indoors, but when we said that we didn't mind sitting outside, they were able to accommodate us.
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Brandon C.

Yelp
This review is based solely on their takeout experience. Delicious food and convenient curbside pickup. The churros kind of blew us away with how good they were...the tacos were all over the place (literally - they were super messy). Come here for some of the most interesting taco flavor combinations and the amazing churros!
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Daniel K.

Yelp
Standard pub grub experience. Friendly service. Good tap list. Food is good but fairly undifferentiated. Not a destination but not bad if in area.
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Charli O.

Yelp
Several friends and I road tripped down to Fort Wayne for the day and we were suggested this restaurant by another local business. You can sit outside or in - we choose in because it was 85°. We sat in a curved booth for four. The service by Richie was top notch. He gave several recommendations to our party and all were good. We got chips, salsa and guac for the table - the chips were thin and crispy and the guac was just right, not too garlicky. The standout for us was the tomatillo salsa which was smoky and addictive. I ordered a Mostly Dead and if you're a gin and/or absinthe fan you will love this as much as I did! We all got tacos and they were uniformly delicious. Each taco is ordered individually and come with your choice of wrapper: corn or flour tortillas or Bibb lettuce. Two would have been plenty but I got three - the Get In My Belly (pork belly), the Boom Boom Pow (chickpeas and slaw) and the Smoked Brisket which came with charred scallions on top. I was so full I couldn't finish my tacos but got a box to take them home. Luckily I had a cooler in the trunk!
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Sara M.

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we stopped here on the way from Michigan to Columbus, IN. We mainly stopped here because my husband happened to tell me a story about a gnome the night before! My husband got tacos and enjoyed all of them, but was mainly challenged by Donte's Inferno. So get it if you're looking for a spicy challenge! I loved every bite of the pork chops, so tender and juicy. Probably the best pork chops I've ever had. The ambiance is cool and aesthetic is modern! We will probably come back to Fort Wayne just to stop here again. Oh and they have merch too if you're into that kinda of stuff :)
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Amy W.

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We use to love this place, but it's changed so much in the last year. The steak and eggs use to be so flavorful and tender, now it's bland and tough. They also changed up the delicious quinoa potato's to potato wedges. Used to be a 5 star for me.
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Woo J.

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Fun decor. Delicious and unique food. Good beer selection. Definitely will come back when i'm in the area.