Lottie's Lounge

Wanted to continue our day drinking! Stopped by This place for some drinks. Order some drinks, and some poutine . Poutine had a gravy with something sweet, wasn't a fan.

A very intimate bar located in Columbia City. The drinks were good! They also have some food items you can order, but we had already eaten dinner beforehand. It can get pretty crowded in there, so I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group since the place isn't that big. The staff here are friendly!

Good martinis! Friendly bartender and plenty of seating. We just missed happy hour but looked like a good deal

Came here for drinks for girls night out. Started off with a ginger beer, which was alright. While checking out the local crowd that rolled in, we had good conversation and even got the munchies and spotted the Mac n cheese with bacon! Oh yeah, it was a winner. A cool place with local vibe and casual ambiance.

Their COVID-time soups are terrific - try even the ones that might sound scary to you. My husband was brave enough to overcome his Indiana palate and try the Pear and Prosciutto tonight, and YUM! Then again, the more familiar Ham and Bean was super tasty too.

Came in here around 9pm on a weeknight, hoping to grab some food and drinks. Seated ourselves and tried very had to make eye contact with the bartender and server who were just chatting behind the counter and not helping anyone. We waited like 10 minutes, staring awkwardly at the servers and then finally gave up and left without so much as a greeting. If it were busy, I would understand- but it wasn't. They literally didn't help anyone the whole time we were there, just talked like two buddies with nothing better to do. Too bad, we would have liked to check this joint out. I can deal with slow service but this was no service. Don't think we'll be back.

REALLY good mixed drinks, but you REALLY have to be patient. I love the atmosphere of Lottie's Lounge. It's really easy to get to and the people are generally pretty nice. However, their service is known for being a bit on the slower side and not always the most attentive either. Whenever I want to grab drinks in Columbia City, I forget how slow their service can be so don't come here thinking you can get a quick drink. It's a snug space and the wait staff doesn't circulate very well. The bartender is also usually pretty busy and can take a while to help another customer if he or she is not talking to wait staff.I want to give Lottie's a good review. I keep coming back here every so often and hope that they will prove to me that they are taking customer feedback and making improvements or changes accordingly. But I have yet to have this happen. I recommend hitting up Super Six if you want a better experience and isn't that much farther away from the main drag of Columbia City. Hate to do it but this place only gets two stars from me.

I really enjoyed my food choices of late: the arugula salad with added turkey, the cheese bread and... something else I forgot. =X Service is notoriously slow late nite, so prepare to use them wisely when they come around to you. =P A waitress I've not had before said the Pink Russian was delicious... *orders Pink Russian*... it was delicious but I wouldn't have guessed any alcohol in it otherwise. She comes back and says I could try The Beast for something stronger... hm, maybe next time.Also, if the inside is crowded and it's not raining outside, don't be shy and feel free to sit outside.

I lived in Columbia City when I was 18-20 and I was frequently a little annoyed that I was too young to go to Lottie's to relax with a cocktail and meet someone from the neighborhood. I've been "of age" for almost half a year now and finally made it over there this evening.First impression: I was surprised at how busy it was! The bar was full and at first all the tables were also full. I guess it makes sense, though, because there are plenty of homes within walking distance AND it was cold outside (with snow on the ground).So I got myself a kamikaze because that was the first drink Josh came up with when I said I wanted to try their cucumber-infused vodka(?). It was tasty and the lemon garnish had the drink tasting a bit like lemon tea. Mmmm. What a wonderful place for cocktails!Random tid-bit: One time when the man got locked out, he went to Lottie's for a couple beers while he waited for me to get home. He ended up talking to a guy at the bar, who happened to run a company doing exactly what he wanted to be doing (and happened to be looking for a new employee), and he got a new job. Pretty darn sweet if you ask me!I hope to go back someday when I've got more time to hang out and there's not such a high risk of slipping on compacted ice (in front of the door) and falling on my ass. It didn't happen this time, but it would have been likely if I stayed for another drink or two.

I stopped by Lottie's Lounge with friends & got a lemon drop. It wasn't bad. The place is dark and intimate. Not good for large groups. Service was friendly and prompt.