Pembroke Bakery & Cafe

I had the Beet burger and it was AMAZING! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great alternative to a traditional sandwich.

I had the Potage de Vigilia soup and Cluck sandwich… Phenomenal!!! A must visit in Ft Wayne!

Great place. I’ve had both the beet burger and the black bean burger, both were outstanding. Vegan desserts are outstanding as well.

I reviewed this café today while there, however, I just noticed a typo and there wasn’t an option to edit it. We did not order a «beef burger»…my son ordered a «beet burger» to go. By the way, the cluck burger was really good… made of chickpeas of course and they have their own vegan mayo which complimented it also.

This is our first time here after reading the reviews on here and awesome 5 stars! I ordered the spinach pie and because there was a small slice the owner’s son allowed me to choose a side or a drink with it. My son ordered a bagel really his way but he really liked it as well because he got to customize it how he wanted… bagel sandwich. The owner and her son were very friendly, explained everything, the environment was nice and clean, I’m very excited about having a vegan option here in Fort Wayne and we will be back! We also ordered the beef burger and the cluck burger to go if that tells you anything. We’re vegetarian but lovvvvveeddd this place! Oh he also threw in a banana cake for my son and I to split amazing!

I came back a second time for the lasagna. It was excellent, though I felt the lasagna piece was small. As it was reasonably priced (under $ 10), excellent taste and both vegan and gluten free I feel it still deserves five starts. :-)

If you are gluten free… this is the best restaurant ever! Amazing, real, healthy food for any meal or snack!

This was just what I was looking for ! I’m traveling on the road from Chicago and was dying to find a vegan spot to catch some dinner! At first I had to circle around since this café is tucked in an art center– but anyways so glad I stopped in! I ordered the cluck seitan sandwich with fresh tomatoes and lettuce with a bakery bun toasted to perfection. Thanks to pembroke I feel like a human again after this grub! 10 stars for the food and antique/​mismatched tables

My family and I couldn’t be more pleased with our Sunday afternoon luncheon at this restaurant. The vegan sandwiches and soups were superb. All on delicious home-​baked breads.

Love the marinated tofu sandwiches with chickpea salad. The bread is delicious. The baked goods are vegan and amazing. The soups are generally good.

Great little café tucked away in a large building. Had the Beet burger. Pretty interesting & good. If was in this town more then a day would be back for sure to try other items they were offering. Very nice friendly staff.

Tucked inside the performing arts center in downtown Fort Wayne, this place can be tricky to find, but once you get there it is worth the trek! We stopped by here for lunch while in town for work. Finding gluten free food in Fort Wayne is no easy task (although getting easier!).
They cater to vegans, vegetarians, GF folks, and even have started incorporating kosher items here. However, carnivores can also partake in their tasty food. Tons of non-​dairy milk available for drinks too such as soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk.
I ordered a turkey sandwich on their home made gluten free bread and their gluten free slice of vanilla cake topped with pecans. Both were SO good! The sandwich was standard (it was so nice to have a good bread that is not Udi’s) but the cake was amazing — soft and fluffy, flavorful, and the icing was not overly sweet.
What was mostly impressive was that this place does gluten free right — not just offering it to make some extra cash. They take a ton of precautions to prevent cross-​contamination which I can truly appreciate. Their GF bread is all bagged separately and they change their gloves when making the sandwiches; same for getting the pastries out of the case. They have a separate baking area in the back for gluten free pastries and even have a separate device for making latte and cappuccino for non-​dairy milks! I overheard her tell another customer that she couldn’t slice a loaf of GF bread for her because she did not have a dedicated slicer — love that. The owner was friendly and super knowledgeable. It was so nice to eat with peace of mind!
NOTE: Go on to their website to check out their monthly menu as it rotates.

Places like this are hard to find in a city like Fort Wayne. Great location, across from the Performing Arts Center right off Main St. A casual, eclectic setting adds great vibes
The menu is almost entirely vegan or vegetarian, with all ingredients very clearly indicated. The daily specials will keep you coming back for new tasty options every day, and the vegan and gluten free naked goods are delicious.

Stopped in for a late lunch while traveling for work and can say this is the best food I’ve had in Fort Wayne. Atmosphere is nothing special, but good food and friendly service. They had a unique and tasty sounding offering of soups. I tried the Greek Lentil and it was really good as well as a gluten free cookie that I can’t remember the name of but it was chocolaty goodness!
As other reviewers noted, it’s tucked inside the arts building but was really easy to find as an out of towner.
I also love that they sell organic and rare seeds, but unfortunately I don’t have a garden to plant them in yet.

Pembroke is well kept secret, well as least it was to me… lol I have to say the food is awesome this was my very first experience eating vegan food, I will be returning again.

I decided to try a vegan lunch today. I was a little surprised that they were open on Easter… and not having much activity downtown makes for a slow day.
My sister and I were the only two customers during our visit so we received prompt, friendly service. I went with the half and half combo choosing the vegan chilli, salad and chocolate chip cookie. I wish they had just a simple olive oil/​vinegar dressing since I’m not a fan of the (other) vinaigrette. I had to go with ranch… otherwise everything was pretty good.
There are a few other things on the menu that peeked my interests so I do hope to go back.

I’m in love with this place! I’ve been a few times since moving here and have never had a disappointing experience. While I try to eat vegan/​gluten-​free sometimes, my boyfriend does not and I’ve brought him home vegan or gluten-​free treats from here and he’s gobbled them up! While the bakery items are delicious, so are their soups and salads (I haven’t tried a sandwich yet). It’s an adorable little place, the staff is super friendly and takes their time answering any questions you have about the food. I also love the chocolate they carry — I think it’s called Bug Bites — yummy! Definitely recommend!

Having worked ridiculously close to this place for over a year, I make at least two trips in there a week. The staff is always friendly and their business model is admirable! Dealing primarily with locally produced food, Pembroke provides a fresh alternative to a lot of other lunch options out there.
There are plenty of gluten-​free options in their baked goods and soups– they truly care about those with dietary limits having plenty of options. You can even order gluten-​free cupcakes, cakes, brownies, etc for parties or just for yourself!
Daily, they post their specials on Facebook and I almost die each time I see they’ve made fresh Danishes… so good.
The most impressive thing about this place is the diversity in their food. There is a constantly changing menu, and they are open to requests. Don’t be surprised to find recipes from all over the world! I have yet to taste anything there that isn’t delicious, but if you like, they are willing to give samples of soups and rice dishes before you buy.
The only criticism I can give is that service can be a bit slow. They do take care with each customer, though!
Give it a try! It’s located INSIDE the Auer Center for Culture– I know many people have a hard time finding it!

Firstly, I want to clarify the location, because a reviewer got it wrong: They’re located not in the museum of art, but across the street in the Auer center for arts & culture. secondly, the Fort wayne ballet is located in that building as well, not the fort wayne dance collective.
I work across the street at the arts united box office, and eat lunch here a few times a week and am always satisfied with everything that Angie, the owner, is doing with the business. I’m not vegan, nor do I focus on a gluten-​free diet, but I appreciate every single thing that is on her menu. A few of the staff are a little slow in serving, but over-​all I could not be happier with this place!

They got it right!
Not a knock of anything-​Great location, newer business, model. Starbucks would get killed if they tried to compete with them!
They make their own chocolate chip cookies, brownies fresh out of the ovens in back. The brownies where still in the cooking pan when I got one. They also feature other coffee house homemade baked goods.
Do not be afraid of the words like gluten free and dairy free. The food here does not taste like cardboard, soaked in skim milk?
The location is «perfect», Located in a Fort Wayne Museum of arts building. It will ensure a lot of woman who have «nothing to do» will visit. Also being located one floor below the Fort Wayne dance collective. This will help fill the place with people looking for Pembroke’s vegetarian offerings.
The owners have run this shop for about nine months. And has received rave reviews from others. Their background is equally impressive. Starting in the farmers markets and catering services, they learned to survive. And this place is their end result.