I contacted Ida's to provide desserts for my mother's memorial service. Not that it matters, but…read moreI'm planning this from the West Coast, so I'm not familiar with caterers in Toledo. I contacted them because of good reviews and an appealing website. I told them right at the beginning that it was for 40 people and I wanted desserts only. They sent me a price sheet (listing multiple items sold by the dozen). I called with a few more logistic questions and the rep told me "we don't sell just a (a = one in my world) dozen of anything," so when I sent in my order I ordered two dozen of multiple items. She never said I could only order ONE item for that small of a group. I got an email back saying "Thank you so much for your time, but I don't think that we will be able to accommodate this." More than a week has gone by since initial contact and now I'm back to square one to find a caterer in Toledo who can provide excellent desserts. Their food might be great - I can't attest to that. But word-of-mouth is a caterer's livelihood, and I simply cannot sit back and not make others aware of poor customer service.

They were very organized and straightforward to work with for catering a funeral luncheon, which…read moreeased the stress considerably. Food was excellent, particularly the specialty salad which was loved by everyone. Prices were very competitive, and I would definitely use them again.

We had such a fantastic experience with Regina from Heart & Soul! She catered our daughter's first…read morebirthday party & it was seamless from beginning to end. She made the process simple & most importantly the food was delicious! We had fried chicken (light & dark mix), Mac and cheese (amazing!) and collard greens (perfection)! She delivered the food to our home right before the party & everything was nice and warm. Can't wait to use her again!

I had a phenomenal catering experience with Heart & Soul. I would highly recommend them. The food…read morewas absolutely delicious.

I submitted a private event request to Cork & Knife Provisions on October 14, 2025, for a bridal…read morebrunch scheduled for August 2026. After a long wait, I finally received a response on October 29 apologizing for the delay and confirming my date was available. They asked me to schedule a call through their portal to discuss details, which I did for November 4. Unfortunately, they did not show up for the call. They eventually connected with me later that day, and I sent inspiration photos to help with planning. After that, I heard nothing until January 16, 2026, when Katie messaged me asking if I had seen her proposal. She apologized for the lack of follow-up and said she would resend it if needed. I informed her that I had not received the proposal in my spam or portal, and she promised to resend it the next day. However, by January 17, I still had not received anything. I followed up again on March 1, 2026, hoping for some progress. Despite the ongoing communication issues, I was drawn to their work because of the beautiful photos and event space they showcased on Instagram. I really wanted to use their services. On March 2, I finally received a response from Stephen, who explained Katie was attending a conference but assured me I would get the proposal within a few days, no later than the end of that week. Now, 20 days later, I have received no proposal and no further follow-up. I am left with no choice but to look elsewhere. If I could give zero stars, I would. I cannot comment on their food or event space because I was never able to utilize their services. I want to support local small businesses, but this experience has been incredibly disappointing and frustrating.

We enjoyed a lovely Valentines dinner experience at Cork & Knife. It was our first time dining on…read moresite. It was lovely and the food was outstanding! It was omakase style with two chefs options for each course. Ambience, music and service were great!

We've been customers of Danny's since moving to Monroe in 2006. On a recent 90 degree day my…read morehusbands car broke down near Walnut Street, about two blocks from Danny's at Cole Road. He forgot his cell that day and walked the two blocks to Danny's to use their phone to call me to pick him up. It would have been another two miles to walk home on a hot day, and he is in his mid 80's, not a good idea. He walked into the store and asked the woman at the cash register if he could use the phone, he had a break down and needed a ride. "NO" was her response. Surprised, and with disbelief, he walked back to the meat counter where two men were working and said again, "could I use the phone please" ? Both totally ignored him as if they didn't hear!!!!! Very fortunate that a man my husband had worked with came in right then, and offered to take my husband home. What has this world come to that three people in that store refused to let a Senior citizen use the phone when he had a car brake down? This was stunning, shocking, surprising, and really CRUEL too, on a 90 degree day. He would have had to walk the two miles home if that customer had not come in. This experience has put a new light on this local business that we have patronized for years. It's the neighbors here who keep them open, and this is how they treat customers and neighbors! This will not be soon forgotten.

Danny's is a small grocery that has a lot of great meats, spices and deli. Unfortunately, it's not…read morea friendly store to shop unless they know you. The front cashier does not speak to you to say hello or goodbye. I actually hate going there because it's such an unfriendly grocery store. You get better service at the big box stores. Too bad because I'm all for the little businesses. But, the people at Danny's don't seem to care.

My mom and I stopped at Public House on our way home from DTW to home in Ohio, and we loved it. We…read morewere going to split a meal because it was a late lunch and everything on the menu sounded delicious! We settled on the Michigan Cherry and Blue Cheese Burger and it was phenomenal! I think we'll try to recreate it at home. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the simple and understated decor.

First impressions ... a dimly lit, 1970's vibe that is clean and well maintained. Restroom is…read moreclean. I ordered the Public House burger ... a small beef patty with crispy, thick-cut bacon and a very generous portion of tasty pulled pork, cheese, tomato, onion and was served on a properly toasted ciabatta bun. The beef flavor of the burger patty was lost in a sea of the other stronger flavors. Towards the end, it became a bit of a sloppy mess that I finished with a knife and fork. The serving of crispy homemade chips initially seemed small, but was actually sufficient. Thankfully, they were very lightly salted. Not a salt fiend ... Service was both prompt and attentive ... my water glass was never empty and I never wanted/waited for anything. Glad that I visited, but I am not a local and my opportunity to return is small.

Great fresh food from breads, soups, sandwiches, meals etc. Service is friendly and fast.read more

The food was fabulous. Salads, soups, sandwiches all great. Last time…read moreI went by it was closed. I was told that the owner is only taking on catering.

I take my venison there every year to get hunter sticks and salamis made every year. They are the…read morebest. Quick turnover too which is great considering how busy they are. Highly recommend.

This is the "go-to" spot for beef jerky in Michigan- in the United States! You MUST give it a try…read moreif you live in the area or when passing through Newport, Mi off I-75 exit 21. Beer, liquor, deli, catering, subs, hot lunches, and a mini grocery store!

We love R Diner. Have I really never wrote a review here before? Been coming here for years and…read morehaven't ever really had a bad experience. The staff and management are great! Friendly, helpful and some are even like family at this point. We love Terri! We always hope to have her as our waitress when we visit. She adores my son and I adore her for it. She actually remembered his birthday last year and gave him cash from her apron. The coffee is always hot and someone is always coming by if you need a refill. I ordered 2 eggs, hashbrowns and toast on my last visit and it's plenty of food! Red hot is already on the table so you don't need to ask for it. My son is simple and gets his chicken and waffles plain. I think ordinarily they come with gravy on them? They open at 7am on Friday, so when we go there it wasn't very busy. Only a handful of booths were filled with regulars - older folks dining alone or with friend's gossiping about the news and things going on in their lives. Pretty chill and lowkey. Music is always random too but it's never anything that bothers me or that I don't like so that's a bonus.

After looking for somewhere to eat and getting recommendations, we ended up here…read more The food and service were awesome and we will be back!

Thank you for providing the absolute perfect spread and most professional team for my mother's…read morecelebration of life event last weekend. The food and service set a wonderful tone to the party. We are so thrilled with how everything went and just can't say thank you enough! The family of Joan Harrison - Mike, Jeff and Colleen

Professional Staff, delicious treats and a huge stress reliever!…read more I highly recommend Gourmet Express and Catering for any event you plan on catering. Twice a year I have a community meeting catered for a large group of residents and preparing for the meeting is stressful enough. That's why I always contact Gourmet Express and Catering. A simple email is always returned with a friendly response and the rest is taken care of. Professional staff, reliable service and the most delicious desserts that would please any crowd! If you are looking to cater your next event, large or small, then contact Gourmet Express and Catering and you will not be disappointed!!