Kanela Coffee & Smoothie Shop is a cozy, modern café in downtown Fort Wayne serving handcrafted coffee, healthy smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, and delicious grab-and-go items made in-house daily. We proudly cater brunches, lunches, and events of all kinds — bringing the same quality and care from our café to your gathering. You can also find us on the move with our Kanela Coffee Truck, serving up your favorite drinks and bites around Fort Wayne..
Jackie Heine
Omg this place is my new favorite coffee spot! The cappuccino muffin is to die for, the hot chocolate, coffee and tea is all consistently amazing and above all the people working go out of their way to be so kind and so patient. Cecilia, Natalie and Margaret made my experience memorable and are the reason I will continue to come back here. Their genuine connection with people made a difference. They also check up on people dinning in asking if there is anything they can do for them, making my experience from start to finish fantastic! ❤️ Thank you friends
… moreAmy Schenkel
The atmosphere is wonderful and inviting, and Peggy was very kind and helpful with her recommendations! The breakfast bowl was delicious and filling, the perfect amount of spice with the chipotle sauce and the portion was huge! I enjoyed my snickerdoodle latte, too! We also ordered a breakfast burrito, cold brew, cookie and birthday cake muffin. The muffin was the biggest hit with our toddlers- there was frosting in the center which was a fun, yummy surprise! Already looking forward to our next visit to try more treats and drinks!
… moreSamantha Dutcher
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lovely, cozy atmosphere. Prices are comparable to Starbucks but the quality is much better. Awesome menu selection. They even have vegan options! ❤️ I tried the Apple Pie Chai made with almond milk and Vegan Breakfast Bagel with Avo added on and both were absolutely delicious I’ve definitely found my new coffee shop!
… moreMegan Eanes
OBSESSED with the new SW location and having a new local coffee shop next door! I’ve been 3 times already, and each time is delish, no notes. Service is quick and the baristas are so kind. Snag some of their sweatshirt merch to support them even more!
… moreMonika Bansal Rastogi
It is an awesome place to have bites. I had great vegetarian breakfast here.
… morePaige
This was my first and likely only visit here. We weren’t greeted when we walked up, the lady just stared at my daughter and I. When she asked me what size drink I wanted I said, “oh, do you have any bears left?” She said with an attitude“it’s only for reward members.” So I went ahead and typed in my number because I signed up as a reward member. I hadn’t seen the tablet next to the register to sign in since it was our first visit. The coffee was terrible. If the service had been better, I might have been willing to try again, but I can get a warm greeting and smile at a chain. Plus when you’re shoving a request for a tip in my face you should be giving excellent customer service. Tips should start being an option after our food or drink have been received.
… moreShelby Engel
This is my favorite Saturday morning spot. The espresso is so good and the vibes are immaculate. Food is very tasty as well.
… moreBridgette Hinckley
Myself and a group of friends came in to grab some various menu items on 10/11/2025. We were the only ones in the restaurant when we ordered and then we turn around and quite the line had formed. Thankfully we got there before everyone else, WRONG! We received our coffees and bagel sandwiches in a timely manner, but it took 25 minutes (no exaggeration since we had the receipt with us with the time the ticket was created)for them to make our smoothie because they made everyone else’s food first. Then when I went up to the counter to ask for the smoothie that they still had not started to make, the girl with the yellow highlights didn’t even look at me and said ya it’s going to be a minute with the nastiest attitude. I asked for a bag for my açaí bowl (pictured here shortly after it was made) and I was handed a bag a bagel/pastry would go into. When I asked for a proper bag the same associate mentioned before threw the bag on the counter and said here’s a bag for whoever asked for it. Ended up throwing away the majority of the pictured açaí bowl and the smoothie we waited an absurd amount of time for, because it wasn’t as described on the menu/not good. Will never be back, would not recommend this place to anyone.
… moreEmily
Food was fantastic! They use monin and 813 syrups/sauces so the drinks will always be amazing.
The only downside was the barista taking our order. They were very rude and short not only to our group but to the two groups behind us as well. I understand having an off day but there was no need to take it out on multiple groups of people, especially if they have questions.
The other baristas on the floor and on the bar were awesome and did a fantastic job 🙂
… moreWorld Traveler
5/3/24, I joined my husbands’ friends’ wives for a speedy breakfast before a wedding later today. Some of us opted for the waffle biscuit, intrigued by its uniqueness on the menu. I added some hot sauce for extra flavor. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The ambiance was unique, somewhat quiet and spacious. The food was delicious and fulfilling. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty, quick, and healthy dish!
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