City Diner

The health department needs to close this place down. Nothing positive nor clean to report.

This place has probably changed ownership 20 times in the past 50 years. It’s location could be considered ideal for a restaurant, but since it’s so close to the heart of Toledo shopping many cars just whiz on by and head for the chains up Monroe street. That’s a shame if you ask me. Little neighborhood diners like this are key to community. All sorts of different folks sitting around, chatting with their servers, catching up on local politics and enjoying delicious diner food.
After driving by a million times, we stopped in today for some sunday brunch. It should be noted that they close at two, and we arrived at 1:30 greeted with smiles and great rock-​n-​roll playing in the background.
The sassy, very sociable server was also the owner. Her husband back in the kitchen frying up the eggs, and her daughter cleaning up tables. This is a real mom-​n-​pop affair. Just like we like it.
The menu looked worrisome. No graphic designers were employed in the making of this document. The offerings we’re expected, and classic. That said, the food we ordered was good. My wife got a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Croissants aren’t typically offered at diners, and if they are it’s usually an up-​charge. She requested extra crispy bacon and it was perfectly cooked.
My mexican omelette was great. Wonderfully greasy with cheddar cheese and chorizo. I subbed the potatoes for grits, and the grits were GOOD. Grits! They have grits! I know it’s a small thing, but I love grits.
When we asked for hot sauce, she asked «what kind?» and offered up several varieties. More toledo restaurants should take note.
Being treated like a regular on a first visit promises we’re going to become regulars. Yes, the place is a little dingy and hole-​the-​the-​wally, but for me that ads to the charm. No frills, just decent food and friendly service.

Typical diner food. Located in our neighborhood so we get take-​out and bring it home for those weekend mornings when we need a good greasy start. Get the home fries loaded with cheese and onions. I also like the Eggs Benedict. Haven’t tried the lunch options so can’t comment on those. No bells and whistles but it is good and tasty food.

Worst service ever, and I’m so sorry that the food I ordered turned out this bad because it must be my fault. At least that’s how the waitress made it seem.

Stopped by here for breakfast. This place is the definition of a hole in the wall greasy spoon, right down to the faded James Dean posters on the walls. Seemed like there was a pretty dedicated amount of regulars, enjoying a several hour breakfast/​bs session.
Staff was friendly and prompt. Though they did put a coffee on the wrong tab, but hey happens to everyone once in a while.
Food was good; I had the farmers omelet. Potato’s, cheese and onions (which i nixed). Came with four pieces of toast. My friend had eggs and bacon. The bacon looked nice and crispy. Overall food was fine, bill was around $ 14 for the two of us and we got plenty of food.
Decent spot for hungover breakfast or quick lunch if your trying to avoid fast food.