Calhoun Street Soup Salad & Spirits

Have only been for lunch so far, but a fan of the food, the service, and the place in general. Was too cold to use the patio, but looking forward to doing so in the spring.

Been here several times in the past year, always for lunch/​salad bar, never for the evening drinks/​bar scene. So this is a lunch/​salad only review…
Food-​wise, for being very small, the salad bar is kept tidy and usually well-​stocked. It’s smart to walk by first, though; once a few months ago we checked out the salad bar before sitting down and ending up walking right back out, because the greens were so browned and wilted. This has only happened once, though. Every other time, things have seemed great. Mixed greens, fresh peppers, carrots and broccoli, etc, with lots of options for dressing… a nice colorful range of veggies (plus things like sunflower seeds, cottage cheese, and a simple fruit salad) for about $ 8.
Besides the salad bar, the ambiance is terrific. Dark, casual, with great wooden and kitschy features. Might be a tad dark for some, but makes a cool retreat for lunch at midday.

Stopped in on Friday for a quick bite. I had a BLT with the tomato soup. Soup was great, sandwich was good. My girlfriend had the pork and bean soup and really liked it which is a good sign because of her usual disdain for American food. The atmosphere was cozy and fun, lots of people for 8:30.
Most impressive was the waiter. He was super attentive, gave a great rundown of the menu when prompted and was really knowledgeable about the beers. We also had sat at the bar because it was busy and he let us know there was a table that’d opened up without us even asking. 5 stars is really for service, but the food was good too. Also, they had a pretty big name comic performance which I found impressive. I saw the same guy open for Dave Chapelle about a year prior. Cool place, I’ll be back for sure.

Great atmosphere, good music & comedy on weekends, but food & drink are great anytime. Egg Salad = excellent, good salads & nice salad bar for lunch. They’re great at catering as well!

As always, this review was written by my wife for her Facebook friends. An ill computer kept me from posting until today. Some of you may remember that our Burger Quest experience at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, & Spirits (CS3) in Fort Wayne was pleasant with the exception of the tasteless burgers. But in their defense, this establishment is not named Calhoun Street Burgers & Beer so we decided to give them a second chance with my vow of trying dishes in which they specialize, only on the patio this time. CS3’s patio is extremely warm and welcoming with its raised wooden deck in the center, comfortable tables and chairs spaced just right for a bit of privacy, and its wide array of differing flora. Strands of lights adorn the trees, shrubbery, and deck cover for added ambience in the evening. The only thing that betrays this setting from the illusion of sitting in an English countryside is the booming traffic on the busy thoroughfare known as Calhoun Street. With the task of ordering our meals at hand I went straight to the «Signature Salads» section of the menu where I chose a half Buffalo Chicken Salad served with a cup of Stuffed Pepper Soup ($ 7.49) while Scott ordered a dozen HOT wings ($ 8.99). All salads include a base of celery, cucumber, red onion, and diced bell peppers on a bed of greens and each are made to order so the customer can add or omit anything they desire. Besides the aforementioned ingredients the Buffalo Chicken Salad features diced chicken breast glazed in Buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese and croutons. Bleu cheese was my dressing of choice. The half-​sized salad at CS3 is more than ample for one person and I found mine to be enjoyable, although not special or something I would expect as a signature item. I’ve had Stuffed Pepper Soup elsewhere and I’ve always loved it. So I had to wonder how anyone can take the flavor out of savory components like bell pepper, onion, ground beef, rice and tomatoes? But that is exactly what this eatery accomplished. That soup was pitifully bland! Scott’s wings were of a medium size and had a good amount of meat on them. They had a nice flavor but they were definitely not spicy enough to be considered HOT. In conclusion we recommend that if you are in the area and thirsty and looking for unique atmosphere, stop in for a drink just to look around or partake in the live entertainment available on certain nights. But don’t expect the cuisine to be anything more than pedestrian bar food. FYI: Full bar service is available. Smoking is allowed on the patio, but don’t expect anyone to empty or clean the ashtrays. Even though the word «Soups» appears in the restaurant’s name, only 2 soups are offered (although they vary) each day.

A great place to hangout, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. They know their beers and liquors. Would always give great recommendations.
I have tried a lot of their food and everything taste great. I recently enjoyed the pastrami panini. The crispy bread with the soft meat and horseradish sauce was a delight. I coupled it with a cup of the italian chicken soup which was surprsingly packed with a lot of flavor. I would probably get a bowl next time instead a just a cup.
If you are looking for a great place to hangout and meet good people over great food, i definitely suggest CS3.

Great craft beers, great burgers, great service. Love this local joint. I experienced this burger that had brisket on it and it was a heavenly experience. Yum. Definitely will go back.

This bar is probably one of my favorite bars in Fort Wayne. the atmosphere seems to be very inviting and open minded. It’s a very diverse in welcoming 0bar.
I can’t say that the food selection is amazing because I have not tried a wide variety of their food. near beer choices are more diverse than the average boner but I have seen better. when I went I just got a basket of fried food and there jalapeño poppers are awesome highly recommended. My girlfriend. And always gets the buffalo chicken salad and she swears by it.
I would recommend this bar for a small hangout place the parking is a little iffy and hard to find the place but I do see its worth the search

I visited for lunch today. The service wasn’t all that great. However, the food looked fantastic. I ordered a Chicken Ceasar Salad. When the waitress sat the plate down, I was really pleased. And for the most part, it tasted pretty good. However, it was loaded down with bacon (which I found a weird addition to a ceasar salad) and was therefore rather salty when combined with the dressing and cheese. One interesting addition to the salad was chopped celery. I wouldn’t have thought that I would like celery in my salads but it added a really fresh and palate cleansing element that made the salty salad edible.
Would I return? Yes. But I would try the soup or maybe the fried pickles.

This restaurant had really good food! they had a good lunch special and a yummy salad bar. it was exactly what I was looking for!