I was visiting Sweetwater Saturday, 1-11-25, picking up some new gear. Because of the distance from my home, I usually make a day of it, and yesterday was no exception.
By the time I arrived, I was pretty hungry. So naturally I stopped in at the DownBeat Diner. They had a mostaccioli plate yesterday that looked truely delicious.
Everything was in the correct proportions. The sauce was great, but not watery like so many other places make. There were large meatballs that were so good, and the chef himself, added just the perfect amount of cheese to top off a great lunch.
I even went back to tell them how great the food was. When you find something this good, you have to let them know. Now, I let you know too. Ride Safe
Craig Burridge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason C
Cheese burger and fries were really good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Harry Bahls
7 dollars for a sandwich with no drink or side.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
B. Pink
Such top-notch service from the guys taking and preparing orders; we felt valued and taken care of- food was super tasty too! :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
John Pratt
Big cafeteria with tons of options. Every dessert you can imagine. I got the caprese wraps. Food came out pretty quick. It was the best wrap I've had anywhere I think. Good size. The packages cookie I got was very soft and good. The seating area has great music. The bathroom is the best public bathroom I've ever been in I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jackson Haynes
Love the salad bar and the desserts. Worth a detour if you’re headed down 30 or passing through Fort Wayne.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PJS
Great diner in Sweetwater. Great food for the price $8
Brett Thompson
Quality of food has definitely gone up and down over time. In general pretty good service. More recently they've hiked up prices and reduced portion sizes. Also frequently hard to find a seat, noisy and busy. (Attached is a photo of $9.25 Jambalaya)
Kayla Summers
This was an entirely new thing to me. You walk around and select/order what you want, then check out at the kiosk with no human contact. It was weird, but I liked that there was no pressure to hurry, upgrade, etc. The food was surprisingly good.
Nita Endsley
Great dining experience if you are in the area.Cafeteria style. Many great choices, hot meal, sandwiches cold or hot, pizza, soup and salad bar. Even great looking desserts, have never had one, too full. Prices are very reasonable, as well as portions. Always plenty to eat. 3 soup choices, the tomato basil is great. Located on US 30 just west of Fort Wayne.
Soup and salad bar is always wonderful. I ask a lot of questions, and I've found out that their cooks make a great deal of the menu items from scratch on sigjt.
Sophisticated Mapping
Great food with reasonable prices!
Nancy Riecke
Lots of things to choose from.
Eric F
Okay, the Downbeat Diner is really a cafeteria, it's nestled inside the mammoth Sweetwater Sound music mall and warehouse just west of Fort Wayne. I was there during GearFest this summer - another review in itself. Had the pulled pork sandwich and cole slaw, very good. The staff is very cheerful and the selection, while limited, is good and it rotates. I can only give 4 stars since it's, well, a diner, but it's fun place to eat at the Midwest's mall for music gear. You can easily spend half a day inside Sweetwater just to check out new equipment, nice to have a restaurant instore.
Mike Nyhuis
Professional. From the ceiling to the floor and everything in between. I have always had great experiences here. Fun fact, you could literally live at Sweetwater if they offered lodging. Food court, hair salon, medical center. Oh yeah and music. Love this place.
I was visiting Sweetwater Saturday, 1-11-25, picking up some new gear. Because of the distance from my home, I usually make a day of it, and yesterday was no exception.
By the time I arrived, I was pretty hungry. So naturally I stopped in at the DownBeat Diner. They had a mostaccioli plate yesterday that looked truely delicious.
Everything was in the correct proportions. The sauce was great, but not watery like so many other places make. There were large meatballs that were so good, and the chef himself, added just the perfect amount of cheese to top off a great lunch.
I even went back to tell them how great the food was. When you find something this good, you have to let them know. Now, I let you know too.
Ride Safe
Craig Burridge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheese burger and fries were really good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
7 dollars for a sandwich with no drink or side.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Such top-notch service from the guys taking and preparing orders; we felt valued and taken care of- food was super tasty too! :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Big cafeteria with tons of options. Every dessert you can imagine. I got the caprese wraps. Food came out pretty quick. It was the best wrap I've had anywhere I think. Good size. The packages cookie I got was very soft and good. The seating area has great music. The bathroom is the best public bathroom I've ever been in I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Love the salad bar and the desserts. Worth a detour if you’re headed down 30 or passing through Fort Wayne.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great diner in Sweetwater. Great food for the price $8
Quality of food has definitely gone up and down over time. In general pretty good service. More recently they've hiked up prices and reduced portion sizes. Also frequently hard to find a seat, noisy and busy. (Attached is a photo of $9.25 Jambalaya)
This was an entirely new thing to me. You walk around and select/order what you want, then check out at the kiosk with no human contact. It was weird, but I liked that there was no pressure to hurry, upgrade, etc. The food was surprisingly good.
Great dining experience if you are in the area.Cafeteria style. Many great choices, hot meal, sandwiches cold or hot, pizza, soup and salad bar. Even great looking desserts, have never had one, too full. Prices are very reasonable, as well as portions. Always plenty to eat. 3 soup choices, the tomato basil is great. Located on US 30 just west of Fort Wayne.
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Soup and salad bar is always wonderful. I ask a lot of questions, and I've found out that their cooks make a great deal of the menu items from scratch on sigjt.
Great food with reasonable prices!
Lots of things to choose from.
Okay, the Downbeat Diner is really a cafeteria, it's nestled inside the mammoth Sweetwater Sound music mall and warehouse just west of Fort Wayne. I was there during GearFest this summer - another review in itself. Had the pulled pork sandwich and cole slaw, very good. The staff is very cheerful and the selection, while limited, is good and it rotates. I can only give 4 stars since it's, well, a diner, but it's fun place to eat at the Midwest's mall for music gear. You can easily spend half a day inside Sweetwater just to check out new equipment, nice to have a restaurant instore.
Professional. From the ceiling to the floor and everything in between. I have always had great experiences here. Fun fact, you could literally live at Sweetwater if they offered lodging. Food court, hair salon, medical center. Oh yeah and music. Love this place.
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