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    Tony Packo's

    4.1 (687 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Hungarian
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken Paprikas
    Steve M.

    The building, history, and the staff were excellent! Service was good. I had the chicken Paprikash and my girlfriend had a chili dog. I was underwhelmed. The chicken was rather dry and stringy and the hot dog was better than the chili that was on it. Sorry, Rudy's has the better Toledo chili. I'd come back here, though. Lots of stuff to look at and I'll simply try another menu item

    Mark C.

    One of my favorite restaurants. I wish I was closer. Went in after driving back from Newport KY. Great nostalgic place. The dining area is like a museum to chili dogs they serve. I ordered a Front Street Chili dog. The dog was fantastic super soft bun, hot cooked perfectly the chili was as usual top notch Tony Packo excellence. Then had two sides of the paprikas. Those little dumplings are so addictive the sauce is amazing. Our server was fantastic taking our order to eat in then our large carry out. I got the Chicken paprikas , the stuffed cabbage and a quart of the paprikas. The stuff cabbage is the best I've had at a restaurant. These are some big rolls. The dining area is a must to see. Autographed hot dog buns hung everywhere by celebrities and politicians who have stopped in. The dining area was clean and not noisy. Can't wait to get back.

    Mitch W.

    Tony Packo's was such a fun experience. Loved exploring the restaurant and seeing all the signed hot dog buns lining the walls, definitely a unique piece of history and pop culture in one place. On top of that the food was genuinely good, so it's a win all around. Worth checking out if you're in Ohio and want something a little different.

    Signed hot dog buns
    Yochanan H.

    So, I've eaten at Tony Packo's before, but not at this location. It had a merchandise store, and it was spacious. Since i ordered takeout, i really didn't notice much else, but the service was quick. I was caught off guard that, under all that chili, the hot dogs were half a hot dog. Like, what is that about? They were good, but only half a hot dog. I guess they figure if you ate a whole hot dog, you'd likely be full. Maybe it's always been that way, and i never noticed. Edit: See owner's response below regarding the "half the hot dog." Also, nice to see an owner response. Good business tactic.

    Ordering is an experience.  Very unique place you HAVE TO STOP AND TRY
    Brian P.

    A must stop ! if your in Toledo Ohio Unbelievable good Hot dogs and world famous fresh made pickles A site to see all the signed buns by celebrities and Presidents A must do if you're ever passing. Though Like we were on our way to a Cincinnati baseball game

    Two Chocolate Chip Cookies, Apple Strudel with ice cream
    Amanda B.

    Fun little hole in the wall in Toledo. Went for the famed hotdogs, and we were not disappointed! The waitress recommended we try the European style hot dog, instead of the American style, and we both really liked it! We had the dogs with chili and had Mac n' cheese and the German potato salad--hot dogs were great; Mac n cheese was solid, nothing to write home about; potato salad was a delight, reminded me of my (German) grandpa's variety. We split the cookies and apple strudel with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Dessert was just meh -- go for lunch/dinner, skip dessert. Signed hot dogs were kitchy. Only thing I'd say needs attention are the bathrooms -- definitely need a renovation. Small and in major need of updates. Otherwise, I would definitely go back!

    Cucumber salad
    Jody K.

    I've always wanted to try Tony Packo's, because of the references in M*A*S*H*, like most people. I loved the ambiance, with the signed buns and rustic feel. It seems to be very much a local favorite, where servers & customers recognize each other. But, the whole place smelled like sauerkraut to me. I got the beef sliders and cucumber salad. The sliders were just ok. I thought they should have a sweeter sauce or something. They tasted kind of odd. I really liked the flavor of the cucumber salad, but the dressing would have been better if it had been thicker. I'm glad I stopped in, but I don't think I need to go back.

    Packo's Chili Original
    Molly G.

    We really got to see how the sausage is made....... Ambience was full of servers yelling at each other about orders (kind of fun), but also bickering. The food was average, but the decor was cool. I liked seeing the diff hot dog buns and dive bar feel.

    Leah E.

    I recommend skipping I ordered the pieorgies and I'm telling you these are Mrs. T's frozen brand. I paid $12 for something I could have grabbed for $4 from the grocery store. The dumplings are horrible. My mom got them and it's just salt.

    Hot dog
    Amanda M.

    Kids gave it 5 stars! We came in on a Sunday for a family lunch. We arrived right before noon and the place was already starting to fill up. We had a great server. We ordered a variety of food to share - hot dog platter, pierogies, chicken paprikas, pretzels and beer cheese and a kids chicken finger meal. Everyone enjoyed the food. While waiting we checked out the signed buns near our table. Plus they bring the food out as it is ready so you get your cold food quickly. Overall a fun place to visit.

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    Rebecca H.

    I know this spot has a lot of history with many famous people having visited but I wasn't a huge fan of the food. The hot dog and paprikas dumplings tasted a bit bland to me, but the price was very reasonable. I thought the service was good though and I liked the interesting decor.

    Maddie E.

    The food was outstanding! The kraut pierogis were to die for. I had the stuffed cabbage platter and the lemon strudel which were both incredible. I loved that they had the signed hot dog buns all over the place! The service was a bit disorganized, but it was also pretty busy.

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    Daniel D.

    Tony Packo's is a Toledo institution with so much history. We visited their original location which has hot dog buns signed by celebrities on their walls which is really neat since you get to see who has visited this landmark. The main stable here is their chili which pairs well with their pierogis topped with onions and cheese or their famous original hot dogs that have that ever so satisfying snap when you bite into them. They also have wonderful Hungarian chicken paprikas. The service and the atmosphere is fun and they even have a gift shop that sells their hot dogs, pickles and other items. This is a must try if you're in the Toledo area.

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    Steve, thanks for the good word!

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    Welcome back home, RW! We were wondering where you were!

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    Many sincere thanks, Bob! We enjoyed seeing you again!

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    We appreciate you and your visit, Gina! Hope to see you again soon!

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    We appreciate each and every one of your visits, Robert!

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    Thank you for your review, Marianne.

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    Thank you very much for stopping in for a visit, Sandy!

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    Thank you, Jeremy!

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    And so are you, Dan. Thank you. You have great taste!

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    My work friend and I got carry out from here, although it sounds like the better part of the meal…read moretends to be their complimentary cream, strudels or crepes. We ordered dumplings with paprikash sauce over it. It comes in a styrofoam to go container and then was cellophane wrapped, to keep the paprikash sauce from getting all over everything, which was considerate. I tried the dumplings, it really does remind me of spatzel. Essentially dough bits. It was more bland than I was thinking, but similar to what I recall while visiting Budapest.

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    I wanted to take myself out once during this business trip. I knew I wanted something different…read more That I did not want pizzas, steaks, or burgers. I was looking for a nice sit down restaurant that can allow me to be present and enjoy the quiet ambiance as opposed to chitter/chatter and general noise. I read that reservations are needed. I called Tuesday night and asked if I can get a table w/o one. The gentleman that took the call was very polite and said I can absolutely come in. This was pretty much next to the bookstore I went to on Monday. I didn't even know because I was too wrapped up in the book that I just purchased. I rarely do things like this because I feel guilty for enjoying myself on a work trip. That I away from my kids and my cats. I was seated right away. Service was spectacular. I did not get his name. I enjoyed our exchange. He shared that he lived in San Diego before moving back and checked on me throughout my dining experience. I ordered the kielbasa from the appetizer menu. The grilled onions, pickles, fresh carrots and purple cabbage, especially the mustard made the kielbasa so succulent and savory. I have been craving for pierogi so that was what I ordered as my main entree. I had one of each flavor that they offer. It was a surprise w/ each bite because I did not know which was which. I was surprised I didn't devour the plate. My entree came w/ a fresh salad w/ house made ranch and house made roll (dense but airy!). After I ordered, I marveled at the decor. That rustic and historic vibe. There was a frame that holds music notes from Mozart and a piano to my left. I love how serene and intimate this restaurant was. I only took my phone out to take pictures of my food because I wanted to enjoy the solitude I seldom get to have. Come here! Take yourself out! You deserve it. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service!

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    Our first visit to the new Sylvania location. Well, new to us, they've been here on Alexis Road for…read moreabout seven years. The last time we were in a Sylvania Tony P's was 30 years ago back on Monroe Street. Same great food as always and an added feature that I'm sure we'll take advantage of: a drive-thru. I can't comment on the crowd size because we arrived to an empty restaurant at 2:00pm on a Thursday. But it's a pretty good sized room with plenty of seating and it's spotless. We both had the #1 which is hot dog/drink and a side. Both got the dumplings which were fantastic. I got a second dog for two bucks, that way I was sure do over indulge and be too full to walk. lol This location also has a complimentary mini-pickle bar with sweet and original pickles. I hope T. Packo doesn't read this and discover my wife ate over a dozen sweet pickles. For what it's worth...we did buy a case of pickles. If you buy twelve, two of those are free! Just gets better and better! I personally like the Front Street location better, but, if we're on this side of town, we'll definitely stop in again. 06/25

    Celebrity signed hot dog buns, quick service, real silverware, and delicious food. Had some spicy…read morepickles and a hot dog to round out my dinner. Quick stop off the road and 25min later we were back behind the wheel. Good value and super tasty. Enjoy and you can run though the drive thru if you are in a hurry.

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