New Haven Coney Cafe

Address: 357 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven, IN 46774
Phone:(260) 748-7470

 If you aren't familiar with New Haven it is a sleepy little town butting up to Fort Wayne's southeast corner. In it you'll find a lot of small-townesque shops and eateries.

New Haven Coney Cafe seems a mix between a 1960s diner and a truck stop cafe. In other words, friendly without being cheesy or overdone. It's that place you can plop down at the end of the day without changing out of your muddy work boots, or you can take your family for a Sunday treat.

The menu features your normal assortment of burgers, fries, and quite a few different hotdog creations. They also tote several variety of homemade pie, but these are inconsistent so don't bank of them being there. They do have a few items that stand out, such as the Western dog, a hotdog with bacon, bbq sauce, and I believe onion, and the New England dog, which is similar with coleslaw traded for bbq.

So far, everything we've tried (and that is nearly everything) has been quite tasty. From the burgers and sliders, to the specialty dogs and coneys, everything tastes, smells, and sits well in the stomach. One of our group described it as, "the perfect hangover food, without the greasy feeling two hours later." The prices are good, and be sure to ask for their stamp card. It's a standard, "buy x meals and get one free," but I think you'll find yourself going here more than you realize, and it might be worth it.

As I mentioned, the place is quite comfortable, but as with a lot of small town diners, the staff is what sets it off. They always seem to know how much to joke with each customer, and how to make everyone smile.

Price: 4/5 cheap and bountiful
Taste: 8/10
Selection: 4/5 there is something for everyone, as long as you're not watching your calories!
Atmosphere: 4.5/5 there is just something so friendly about this place

 Overall: 20.5/25 A must-have if you're close, and worth the drive if you're craving a comfortable sitting feeling.