The Fort Cafe

Absolutely incredible! Everything from the food to the service was amazing. We got the seafood fettuccine, chicken franchaise and hot honey garlic wings. We enjoyed everything. The atmosphere here is local and cozy. They have a bar area in the front and dining in the back. This place is BYOB but they do have some beer selections on tap and by the bottle. We didn’t see any specific parking so we street parked. The staff was very friendly and quick. Good food portions and they served us bread and salads. FYI we heard their menu changes frequently! We plan to try their pizza next.

We’re back trying some NEPA hotspots after a long and exhausting holiday season. Our first stop is The Fort Cafe in Forty Fort. Don’t expect much in terms of atmosphere (the dining room is very dated) but Jeff’s menu will make you forget the setting. I had the Baked Gnocchi in a Bolognese Vodka Sauce that was, simply put, exceptional! My wife tried the Chicken Saltimbocca which was excellent, but we both felt that the chicken would have been even better if it was pan fried a just a bit more. Don’t forget your favorite bottle to enjoy BYOB!! The staff and service were first rate, and the prices were more than fair. And to top it off, the pizza and wings are not to be missed. Never just drive by this hidden gem, you won’t be disappointed!!

You Need To Know? Reservations were for 5:30. Nice size bar crowd & plenty of TV for viewing. The booths they seat you at are very tight. Everything from the tables to the items on the tables seems cramped. Our food consisted of cheese steak Stromboli, suitcase pizza with sweet sauce, & mild chicken bites. The sauce on the bites had an excellent flavor to them, addicting flavor. The pizza was light & the sauce is definitely sweet to the taste. We enjoyed it! The cheese steak boli was flavorful. The meat, peppers, & cheese were seasoned well & filled the dough. Now You Know!

Excellent meal and service….as usual! Eggplant and long hot peppers were fantastic, risotto was perfect! Byob, 22 year old Barolo!😎

We opted to eat at home for Valentine’s Day and the The Fort did NOT disappoint! We both enjoyed our dinners! The pasta was cooked PERFECTLY & so was the seafood in it! The Marsala was spot on. 😋 Thanks again!!!