Old Crown Coffee Roasters

Old Crown Coffee Roasters in Fort Wayne roasts in-house, and you can watch it happen. The space mixes rustic and modern, with exposed brick, vintage and new furniture, a quiet corner for working, social areas and a back room with pinball machines. There's also a sunny front patio.

The signature roast is 9th Degree of Darkness, which is smooth and low-acid. There's a big lineup of single origins and blends to take home, and you can order whole bean or ground online. Their site says bags are always vacuum-sealed.

It's also a bar and kitchen, with cocktails, local beer and wine, plus sandwiches and lighter plates made with local ingredients. The masala chai is steeped to order in the milk of your choice. Staff are happy to help you pick a coffee.