Toledo’s comfort food scene mixes Midwest classics with Rust Belt heart—pierogi and schnitzels share space with chili mac, diner breakfasts, and pub fare built for big appetites.
These five local favorites bring the cozy in spades.
Tony Packo’s
An absolute Toledo icon, Tony Packo’s is comfort with personality: Hungarian-inspired hot dogs topped with spicy chili sauce, pickles, and mustard; plates of chicken paprikash with tender dumplings; and cabbage rolls simmered in tomato sauce.
The walls lined with celebrity-signed hot dog buns add to the charm. Grab a side of German potato salad and finish with apple strudel for the full hometown experience.
Schmucker’s Restaurant
This family-run classic is famous for pies—mile-high meringues, fruit-packed slices, and cream pies that sell out daily—but the comfort doesn’t stop there…