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    Tony Packo's Cafe West

    3.5 (75 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Liz P.

    I hadn't been to Tony Packo's in a long time but I'm in Toledo this weekend and wanted to introduce my boyfriend to it. This one was on the way home back to the Detroit area and it turns out it's more of a cafe/quickserve place, it even has a drive-thru. That being said, the food is still really good. We ordered the chicken paprika and the pierogies to split, as well as an order of their fried pickles. They actually have a pickle bar here which is fantastic, they have two different types of pickles that you can have with your meal. Surprisingly I liked the spicy hot pickles more than the original, they were super sour. I actually bought a can of their garlic pickles to go but unfortunately it's the sour pickles, just with garlic added. The chicken paprika wasn't my favorite but I really liked the little paprika dumplings that came with it. Both the pierogies and the fried pickles were excellent. This was about $30 here before a soft drink which wasn't too bad either. They have buns signed by famous celebrities all over the restaurant, I spotted Siegfried and Roy, Jim Harbaugh, and a few actors I know. Still not entirely sure how they preserve them for so long! Overall I would come back to the location but I do have fond memories of some of their sit-down locations.

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    Peter T.

    Despite being a hot dog addict, I would have never heard of Tony Packo's if it weren't for the character of "Klinger" on the TV show "Mash" touting them frequently as a hometown favorite. So headed in that direction, I had to try them out. They have an interesting menu, in addition to their version of "coney island" hot dogs, they have a number of eastern European dishes which deserve a look some other time. I ordered the "Original" (a split sausage with mustand, onion, and meat sauce, and the "American" which i had with kraut and mustand. This is a fairly new outlet of the downtown Toledo installation, and it's immaculate, service is prompt and cheerful. I'd go again.

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    Ali T.

    Loving the new Sylvania location for Tony Packo's. Great use for a building that was empty for some years. Great location off the highway too. The food was just how I remembered it. I ordered the chicken paprikas, one original Packo's hot dog and a cherry strudel (I couldn't resist). All tasted exactly how I remembered them. The menu is still very reasonable (I got all that for under $15). Next time you're on Alexis check out the Tony Packo's Cafe West. I ordered online through the yelp app for pick-up, they have drive-thru open and you can go inside and order. Very fast and efficient service. I'll be back next time I'm in town.

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    Nicole H.

    Everyone loves Tony Packo's! I was bummed when The Andersons closed and we lost our TP location close to Sylvania. But this location on Alexis is great!! They have a drive-thru, which I love! And a nice interior (it is in an old fast food restaurant) that still has a gift shop, plenty of seating, and the food tastes just like at the original location. I LOVE the Chili Mac and for the mashed potatoes, I put smoked paprika on it - YUM!

    Jennifer K.

    This was my first ever Packos experience. The dining room was open. Very clean and tables are socially distanced. Service was very friendly. Bathrooms were spotless. I had a chili dog, fries and a cherry danish with whipped cream. Everything was tasty. The prices were fantastic.

    Michael N.

    If you are as old as me you know the name Tony Packo from M*A*S*H. Klinger boasted about the great Hungarian hot dogs. So when we say the name from the side of the road we crossed three lanes (legally!) and took the exit. The coney dog with their chili and onions was really good. A thicker hot dog meat sauce than I am used to when I lived in Rhode Island (yum Rods Grille in Warren RI!) but still very good. The actual dog was cut in half and so good! Thick and juicy and a nice crunch to it. The bun was soft and tasty. We had their dumplings on the side in Paprikash or something. They were good too! A nice solid tasting sauce and fluffy dumplings. Emma was a very nice enthusiastic waitress. She brought us their famous pickles. Yum as well! We were traveling from Detroit after seeing a Mo Town legends show and heading home to Ky. I won't get their a lot but we will get there again!

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    Adrianne B.

    Having been to a few Tony Packo's locations in the past, I was happy to find this place right off the route of a family road trip. Super convenient, ample parking, and an ultra clean dining room with cute decorative touches like the colored glass pendant lights and the displays of the signed buns. You order at the counter and then your food is brought to your table. My family got the fried pickles, chicken sandwich, chili cheese pierogis, the chili mac, and a Tony Packo's original. We also helped ourselves to some of the complimentary pickles - #teamsweethots Everything tasted exactly as I remembered it, and let's face it, the key to an institution such as TP's is consistency! I had never had the pierogi before and I wish they'd been a touch more "well done", but I will know to request that for next time. My tween was "not a fan" of the fried pickles, be aware that some of the peppers are also included, which is not everyone's cup of tea. I don't find myself passing through the greater Toledo area as much as I used to, but I would definitely make an effort to stop here for my chicken paprikas fix!

    Squished dog, tiny scoop of noodles, greasy watery chili.
    G G.

    I hadn't been to Toledo in a number of years. I always loved Packos and wanted to stop in on this recent trip. What happened??? I went to the restaurant on Alexis and at the entrance door learned that it was 'drive-through only.' How about a sign as folks enter the parking lot? My hotdog was squished into a styrofoam hamburger box, the bun was cold (must have stopped warming the buns), the sausage small and they must have forgot to add onions and mustard. A tiny side order of paprikas dumplings that were actually ok but the portion was maybe 1/2 cup? The saddest part was the chili - which used to be thick and loaded. It was watery, greasy, and they must have just scooped what was floating on top of the kettle. By the time I opened the container, the grease was already congealed on the lid of the container. I tasted it and spit it out. The picture tells the story. This is no longer a place I want to bring-up when talking about Toledo.

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    Emily K.

    It was my second time at tony Packo's but the first time at this newer location. We had walked by earlier in the day and knew we had to check it out. I shared the chicken paprikas with my fiancée and a side of the Mac and cheese. Some of the best Mac and cheese of my life! We also got fried pickles for the table. I will say that the staff was exceptional nice, accommodating and patient while we spent some time figuring out what we wanted to order. I was very impressed with the staff and they made it feel like it wasn't a fast casual restaurant. Chicken paprikas is one of my favorite dishes and I've never had it better than at Tony Packo's.

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    Constance S.

    You gotta love the stuffed cabbage dinner!! Just the right amount of spice and the pickles are a dill that have a real hotness to them. I also got the side hotdog, although I doubt I'll eat that during my dinner. It'll be taken "to go". A large selection of beverages, including brewed iced tea. Ambiance is nice and cozy. Not too busy at 4pm on a Friday. They do serve beers-- 4 on draught and a bunch in bottles There is also the requisite gift shop with T-shirts, sweatshirts and food products. Hot pepper fills, anyone. The gifts are reasonably priced for how well known this establishment is. I highly recommend the stuffed cabbage. It was fabulous

    Daniel W.

    Been going to Packo's my whole life. Went today to the new sylvania location and received this worst hot dog ever, hard bun , slopped together hardly nothing on it , and half in the carton WOW

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    And we will certainly be looking forward to your return, Ali!

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    Thank you for your very kind review, Nicole!

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    We love seeing you here each and every time, AH! Thank you!

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    Thank you for the feedback, Daniel.

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    Thanks! Don't hesitate to ask for extra gravy!

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    First time sitting down here. Great fries. I got the dogs with chili and cheese. Yum!!! A dash of hot Hungarian paprika set off the flavors.

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    Thanks, Phyllis! Glad you made it in for a visit!

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    Thanks so very much, Bill! Hope to see you again soon!

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