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    Black Frog Brewery

    4.7 (27 reviews)
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    Five ounces (sampler) of Amphibian pale ale.  Very smooth...worth doing.
    Mike P.

    Although the microbrewery scene in Toledo is seriously booming (hallelujah!), Black Frog Brewery is probably my favorite. Here's why: 1. Great beer: Chris, the owner and brewmaster, crafts many styles of beer, and I've never had a beer, created by Chris, that I didn't like. Additionally, he never stops experimenting...there's always something new on tap. 2. Atmosphere. This is very much a laid back neighborhood hangout. Even when it's busy, it seems laid back. The music ranges from Rick James, to AC/DC, to whaddevah! Beware the Dark Lord of the Sith...he's always present. Which Darth? Foolish question...there's only ever been one who matters. 3. Value: The prices are low for what you get. 4. Food: Right across the parking lot, you'll find Mike's Pizza and More. 5. Beer to go: This comes in the form of cans and growlers. 6: Location: Not far from my house. Shit! Time's wastin'! Let's go now!

    6th anniversary party!
    Kate K.

    6th anniversary party! Love the Jawa juice coffee stout with salted caramel. Stop on by.

    This is how amazing his beer is, 7:30 Friday night and he's out of almost everything.
    Brian G.

    Met Chris at a churchills beer tasting. All of his beers were very good. Not trying to be over the top just trying and being very solid beers (his porter is insane) we were very excited to hear he was opening a taproom. Nothing better than walking in and being served by the person who made the beer. Chris truly knows the art of making a damn fine beer, just doesn't know he could charge more for it. It's located in a strip mall, off to the side but it tastes like a front and center beer. Walk in one night and grab a flight I promise you will not be disappointed and will be back for more

    Got to the Black Frog late and my favorite beer (FLYING FROG) was all tapped out. Need to plan another trip soon to fill my howler!!
    Victor C.

    Met Chris through a friend at the Glass City Beer Festival. Now that he has the tap room, I try to get there as much as possible. The Flying Frog America IPA make my heart swoon. Now that they have howlers to fill, I can't get enough. Pick up your food on the way or have it delivered. Chris and his wife have the best beer but they don't serve food yet. Too busy making the best beers in Toledo.

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    8 months ago

    Excellent hangout spot! Lots of available parking. I got blacked shrimp veggie bowl that was delicious.

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    8 months ago

    Great owner outstanding quality. Atmosphere is fabulous. Hours open are odd, but imagine that's to cut costs.

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    Best craft beer in the state of Ohio. One of the most friendliest places you will ever visit. Both proprietor and customers alike.

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    Thanks for stopping out.

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    7 years ago

    Small place they do a good job finishing the beer considering the size....worth the visit

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    Owner is very laid back and nice. The beer is VERY GOOD. Make sure you stop by and support your local brewery!

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    Solid. Beer was good. Owners were nice. Glad to see they are doing well in this area.

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    Chris truly knows the art of making a damn fine beer, just doesn't know he could charge more for it.

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    Harvest - Sandwiches and Craft Beer - Hot Honey Brisket Special

    Harvest - Sandwiches and Craft Beer

    4.6(98 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    We stopped here after arriving into town at the Toledo airport. The food was great. Very happy with…read morethe deli style sandwiches. We had the high hog, Buffalo chicken wrap and roast beef ciabatta: As named the high hog was piled high with meat and toppings. The meat was good. The pork was flavorful, the rest could have used more seasoning. The Buffalo chicken wrap was chicken salad with Buffalo, it was served cold in a wrap. Really enjoyed the flavors. The roast beef was very good, liked the peppers mushrooms and onions. It was gooey cheesy too. The bread was good too. We also had some draft beers that were delicious. There were about 30 beers on tap.

    Harvest was highly recommended by a friend for great sandwiches. Not only does Harvest offer many…read moregreat sandwiches / wraps / toasted sandwiches, there are salads, dips, desserts, and other featured pre-made sandwiches. From the pics posted, you can see many choices of alcoholic beverages, and a nice bar as well as dining area. You place your order for food and you can shop for everything else you may want with your sandwiches and your name is called when sandwiches are ready. We had the Southwest Turkey Wrap, Cornell Beef & Swiss Stack, and Quinoa Salad. All of our food choices were excellent! Harvest is a very unique establishment with incredible food and a vast selection of alcoholic beverages. We will definitely be back again!

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    Harvest - Sandwiches and Craft Beer - Grab a beer from one of our 30 taps or cork open one of our 400+ singled craft beers. One of the greatest on premise selections you'll find.

    Grab a beer from one of our 30 taps or cork open one of our 400+ singled craft beers. One of the greatest on premise selections you'll find.

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    Quinoa Salad

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    Firepit Grille - Bbq chicken pizza no chicken add brisket and sub Carolina sauce

    Firepit Grille

    3.0(171 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Firepit Grille is located off of busy Airport Highway and situated high and further back from the…read morebusy street. If you're not looking for it, you could easily drive past it. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by friendly wait staff and shown to our reserved table. The ambiance is upscale with dim lighting. We were there for a book club luncheon and the restaurant wasn't busy or noisy, which was perfect for us. The menu offered a nice variety of options. While the restaurant is known for barbecue and pizza, most of us ordered sandwiches and salads. Our server seemed to be very new, but was polite and pleasant. She was on top of drink refills, which was good because Coke and Iced Tea were $3.00. Funny thing but someone in our party ordered a gin and tonic and that also was $3.00. Our food orders were slow to come out and our server couldn't keep track of who ordered what, which wasn't a big deal since we were a group of approximately ten. Not all orders came out at once, so some were eating and some were waiting. I ordered a veggie burger with cheese and a side of ranch. When the plate came out, there was no cheese or ranch dressing. Our server took my plate back to the kitchen and I also requested a slice of tomato. I found the veggie burger very bland but edible. The fries were plentiful but I only ate a couple. Nobody raved about the food but I didn't hear any complaints either. A lot of our group took home leftovers. When the checks came, we learned that 22% gratuity had been added to each check because we were a large table. I also learned that the cheese for my veggie burger had an upcharge of .99 for the cheese and.50 for the ranch dressing. We enjoyed our discussion and socializing in a nice ambiance. I was underwhelmed by my meal, so wouldn't run back anytime soon. If I were to dine here again, I'd probably try the pizza. A photo of my veggie burger is posted below.

    I'm extremely disappointed with our experience at Firepit Grille. My mother and I had reservations…read morefor two at 3:00 PM for Easter brunch and specifically requested a booth. Upon arrival, the already small lobby was completely overcrowded, to the point where there was barely room to move. It honestly felt like a fire hazard with people constantly trying to squeeze in and out. The only update we received from the hostess, Victoria, was that they were "backed up," delivered with a noticeably rude and dismissive attitude. There was no organization, no guidance, and no effort to manage the situation or accommodate guests. To make matters worse, there was nowhere to wait except outside. When we asked if we would receive a text when our booth was ready, Victoria responded sarcastically, saying, "You think I can text all these numbers on this list? There's no way to do that." That level of unprofessionalism was completely unacceptable. After waiting 20 minutes past our reservation time with no clear communication or plan, we decided to leave. The lack of organization, poor communication, and rude service made for a very off-putting experience--especially on a holiday. Unfortunately, this experience has made us very hesitant to return.

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    Firepit Grille - Cauliflower crust pizza with veggies

    Cauliflower crust pizza with veggies

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    Holloway Beverage Center - $16 for 6 pack. Worth it

    Holloway Beverage Center

    4.6(12 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I stopped here because I was in the area and wanted to bring a red wine for a dinner party…read more Since I knew the guests were red wine drinkers, I purchased a Pinot Noir. The guests loved it! Although I didn't personally try it, I would have to think it was delicious. I also bought some white wine for myself. Service was excellent and very friendly. Pricing was fair and aligned with other companies. Why not stop here?!

    DRAFT BEER! DRAUGHT BEER!…read moreBEER ON TAP! Holloway Liquor Store hasn't sold real liquor for about 6 years, but, as you may have guessed, they sell beer. They also sell wine and some diluted spirits, but that's it. No liquor. I come here for the beer. I'll drink beer out of a lined can, or out of a dark bottle, but in general, I prefer draft beer. It's fresher and more flavorful...yeah, I know, that's not always the case, but in general, it is. HLS currently has 26 taps that are dispensing local and regional beers, and they will be installing 12 more in the not too distant future. They sell draft beer in 16 oz cans, 32 oz cans/growlers, and 64 oz growlers. They also have a humongous selection of bottled beer and pre-canned...um, I guess what some people call "canned," beer. They also sell wine, pop, and other things you'd find in a party store. THIS is where to come in SoTol/Maumee/Holland when you wanna purchase some FRESH beer. BTW, this establishment is now known as Holloway Beverage Center. I'm heading over right now.

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    Holloway Beverage Center - Mead from Flatrock (in Napoleon).  Although my testosterone decreased by 75% when I drank it, it was still pretty damned good.

    Mead from Flatrock (in Napoleon). Although my testosterone decreased by 75% when I drank it, it was still pretty damned good.

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    Holloway Beverage Center

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    Next Door Pub & Grub - Beer water.

    Next Door Pub & Grub

    4.4(13 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Nice little bar with affordable drinks and bar grub. We ordered pizza, burger and wings. The cook…read morecame out and told the bartender she couldn't read what she wrote for the burger so I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when my Pizza that was supposed to have pineapple on it came out with pepperoni instead. I just ate it and didnt say anything. The pizza has a similar crust to That place in Maumee everyone loves. The rest of the food was decent and I'll return to try some more of their menu. They had several TVs with sports balls on and a table with assorted games to be played. Great rainy day bar.

    If we had been able to get down the street to our favorite pizza spot in Maumee I would have never…read moreconvinced my man to try the spot. It's in a shopping Center Plaza kind of off of the main road. I have been before but just for a beer. We sat at the bar area and the bartender was really nice. Sorry I didn't get her name. You can tell there's a lot of regulars that come here but we were treated just the same. They have about 10 taps and had a few ipas on there for me. What I really like is the prices. An IPA for $5? Can't hardly find that anymore. So we had two rounds of beer each and got two appetizers. I spinach dip and some pepperoni egg rolls. Both were actually really good. Spinach dip could use some more seasoning but that just seems to be the case almost everywhere anymore. Food came out fast and was delivered hot. Beer was Ice cold. It's kind of a small spot so you're either going to sit at the bar or at one of the few tables that are around the bar area. Lots of TVs around the bar. $31 for both of us. I do recommend.

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    Havana And Rye - Great for Luxury Wedding Transportation and Parties.

    Havana And Rye

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    An Unforgettable Experience with Havana & Rye Luxurious Mobile Cigar Lounge…read more I recently hosted a Pink Ladies Cigar Club & Friends Night Out, and we had the pleasure of riding in the Havana & Rye Mobile Cigar Lounge. From start to finish, the experience was top-tier! We began with dinner in downtown Toledo, then headed up to a cigar lounge in Dearborn, Michigan -- and the ride itself was just as enjoyable as the destinations. The owner, Dennis Hopson, was incredibly welcoming to all of my guests. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The lounge itself is immaculate -- leather seating that's both stylish and super comfortable, and a ventilation system that's truly impressive. Even guests who didn't smoke were amazed that the air stayed so fresh and the smoke didn't bother them at all. The sound system was fabulous, adding the perfect vibe to our night out. There were plenty of standing ashtrays, and Dennis provided cups, napkins, and ice -- he even helped every lady on and off the mobile lounge at each stop. Everything was spotless, organized, and elevated. Every guest had something wonderful to say about the experience -- it was pure luxury on wheels! I highly recommend everyone experience a night on Havana & Rye. I'm already planning a few Cigar Lounge Crawls throughout 2026 featuring this beautiful mobile cigar lounge. -- Stacy Jo, Founder of Pink Ladies Cigar Club

    I really enjoyed my time on the Havana and Rye bus. Great concept, great cigars and great service!…read moreDennis and his team are fantastic.

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    Havana And Rye - Great selection of Premium Cigars.

    Great selection of Premium Cigars.

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