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Chicago Post Cafe

4.5 (65 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Italian Beef Sandwich
Mike P.

Chicago Food? That literally could mean anything! BUT... IMO, "Chicago Food" especially means deep dish pizza, Chicago dogs, Chicken Vesuvio, and ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES! It means a few other things too, but these top my personal list. Chicago Post Cafe does at least two of these items very well. Today, I had the Italian Beef Sandwich with hot peppers and marinade on the side. Although hard to eat (the damned things falls apart too easily), it was fantastic. I've had more than a few of these, in Chicago none the less, and this version is honestly one of the best. It's better than Portillo's, and almost as good as Johnie's. Choose your peppers...hot, mild, and/or sweet! Plan to use your fingers to get what falls off the roll, because you won't want to waste a single morsel. Drink the marinade/dip while you're at it. The menu is pretty extensive, and breakfast seems to be featured. I saw another customer's plate, and her bacon, eggs, and pancake looked incredible. The place is small and a little tight, but you can eat in-house. Only one table seats more than 2. Service was fast and friendly. Very friendly. Yeah, I am remiss. I really should be eating here more often. Strictly breakfast and lunch. 5 stars for now.

Italian Beef!
Adam R.

The service was fast, friendly and brusque. Very Chicago. I got the Italian Beef hot and now my nose is running. I don't know Chicago food particularly well. It's possible that this is the absolute authentic Italian Beef, but I found it a little blander than I expected. It was good, for sure, but just not 5 stars. The prices are fine, $14 for the sandwich, fries, and a water. I think I'll come back again to try a Polish dog.

Traditional Ruben Sandwich W Side Papa John's skillet
Dex O.

Best food I have had in a long time. Definitely will be back the service was great. Definitely made me feel right at home 10 stars for me if u could

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Amy W.

Love this little Toledo gem! Food is delicious & hot, coffees are so good, & the spot is charming Chicago style diner. Absolutely will be back!!!

Doreen F.

Such a great first time experience. Greeted as soon as we came in the door and told where to find menus and order. We got the chili dog lunch with Cajun fries, came with 2 hotdogs which we was a nice surprise. Also ordered a Chicago dog meal with garlic fries. So good. Kids cheeseburger meal was good and the kids chicken meal was nice pieces of chicken, not pressed chicken. And the pineapple Agua Fresca was superb!!!

Bacon egg cheese breakfast sandwich
Summer D.

Excellent. I'm only taking a star away because I just don't care for the chicken noodle soup. I have ordered to go and for delivery. How bout no delivery fee, no extra service charge fees?. I'm sure it won't last but it is refreshing in the days of doordash and grubhub fees Staff is friendly and provide good service. I usually get the breakfast sandwich with apple wood bacon(Real bacon!!) With a hash brown and some kind of donut. All fresh and so much better than fast food. The lunch offerings are primarily sandwiches and soups. Burgers, chicken salad etc. At least 5 different soups daily. All yummy except the chicken noodle just doesn't do it for me. Not enough noodles for me. They actually specialize in chicago style dogs. Not my thing but my man says they are really good. Somehow my food delivery arrives hot and fresh even though I live across town. Keep up the good work

Casandra R.

Oh my goodness I just found my new favorite spot! First timer today and I got the blt breakfast sandwich with home fry's and onions with a hazelnut ice coffee and it was all so fresh and tasty also talk about a bang for you buck here quality portions and great service as well!

Amanda E.

1/2 fattosh salad and 1/2 blt sandwich Awesome! $6.50 Great service Little dining room, but very nice

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every thing go's well. food is always good!!! nice owners and this is not like a fast food joint. very tasty.

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Fast, fresh, delicious food and drinks! Very friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Highly recommended the refresher drinks!

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Burgers were undercooked. Onion rings were mush. I don't write negative reviews but I wish someone had warned me.

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First Watch

(256 reviews)

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Our favorite breakfast spot in Toledo. We get the most bang for our buck and the food is very…read moredelicious. The menu has a wide range of options to choose from We got the ham & greyere omelette and added spinach which was one of the best omelettes I've had. The combo was a perfect mix of cheese with the saltiness and flavor of the ham. We also got the avocado toast with the basted egg which was very fresh. They used some very fresh avocados, it seems they used the whole avocado cause we surely weren't lacking. The biscuits and gravy were extremely good. The biscuits had a slight crunch and were freshly made. The turkey gravy was flavorful and light The drinks are premade but also very well done. Slightly on the sweeter side but still well done The restaurant was packed with a 15-20 min wait but there's a community table that we sat at and we were seated immediately, fun hack for couples. Only one other person sat at the table with us so it was like we had to it ourselves, though we wouldn't mind chatting to random strangers. We love this place and will be back

For the most part I really love this place. The ambience and modern rustic vibe with mindful…read moreingredients and great choices to eat and drink are worth coming in for! I was told they don't take reservations but that we could sign in to the waitlist. When we got in there was nobody under our group's name.. not sure if we didn't do it right but was a little confused by that. Either way, we were able to get a table right away, a nice booth in the back at that. It's kid friendly too which is always a plus. There is so much deliciousness on the menu it's great! There is something for everyone and all of it tastes great. I will say the chickichanga I had was a bit spicy but still really good. Also, you have to try the different drinks they have! I got the kale tonic and caramel crunch coffee, both AMAZING! Although if you're lactose intolerant I'd ask for dairy free milk and if you're not into sweet stuff this is probably not for you. I was a little disappointed in the waitress. She was super kind and personable but I felt like she didn't ask enough questions, like when I asked for the coffee she never asked what milk I wanted (I should've clarified but still). I also felt like she didn't show herself enough. It wasn't terribly busy so I felt she could've done better. Otherwise, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Mayberry Diner - Chicken fried steak scramble.

Mayberry Diner

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After my first visit and observation I'm reminded of Cheers "Where everyone knows your name" - your…read moregreeted warmly, treated like your family, handled with care. This truly a wonderful experience for all ages and varying tastes. A tremendous and welcome change we've come to endure from other dining experiences. Here the customer is THE primary focus from the moment you walk in til you walk out the door - BRAVO!! The food, had the Mayberry Mega where you pick your 6 omelette ingredients. Normally a crap shoot in most diners but here it was a home run. The ham and sausage were nice size chunks, juicy, and full of flavor. Spinach, onions, and tomatoes were fresh and perfect sizes and good quantities for the dish. That leaves the cheese my one "ding" would have preferred shredded cheese vs sliced cheese because of flavor and texture - but it didn't take away from a wonderfully prepared omelette made and severed with genuine care. Potatoes were frozen BUT they were prepared exceptionally well for dinner dare they were soft and cooked with a nice crisp. It was a superb surprise and a very welcome one. The coffee was fresh and hot and the standard "acidic" coffees you'd find in most diners anywhere, but overall inviting enough to have a few cups for a discerning coffee "snob" like me. Place was PACKED so all tables and booth were full, but they have a nice counter service with plenty of seating and space to move and eat and be very comfortable for your meal. What's fascinating is the incredible teamwork and collective desire to ensure your time, experience, and meal are spent enjoying your company and food not staring at your watch wondering about time. The entire restaurant was seated, served, and cleared with clean tables within the time I had to get and consume my own breakfast. So if you see a packed house on your arrival and don't desire that counter seat fear not - in this home environment your wait will be short and your day will lose no valuable time - well worth some minimal patience - you'll be glad you did. Your greeted as soon as you walk in by one or more of the extremely hardworking waitresses with a smile - your also sent off with a "Thank you. have a Good Day" by one more waitresses as you leave - both excellent touch of service class enhancing customer experience. I've never seen a more well-run diner or any restaurant from the waitresses to the cooks to the dishwashers the teamwork, attention to details, customer satisfaction, and to the incredible cleanliness of the restaurant despite the constant flow of customers - I've never seen a restaurant so clean and kept so clean the out the day. So what are you waiting for come to Mayberry where a warm greeting, clean home, exceptional food are calling YOUR name today...I'm returning perhaps I'll see you there....Bon Appetite!!

Good diner experience. The service was excellent, with quick service and lots of coffee refills…read more The food was basically what we expected. The egg white veggie wrap was nicely portioned without being over the top; a little mustard and hot sauce was required to complete the profile, but that's fine. The veggie omelette was good, with a big portion of hash browns and a decent quantity of veggies in the omelette. Hot sauce and mustard were also our friend here, but that works for me. The staff were very friendly and attentive, even beyond what we would have expected. All told, this was an excellent experience if you're looking for a fast paced diner breakfast.

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It was fine. Got the grilled chicken sandwich and fries. The chicken was pounded thin - a good…read morething for a sandwich, imho, because it's easier to eat, gets cooked evenly, and soaks up spices and what-have-you more nicely (nicelier?). But it was, to me, kind of bland, as were the tomatoes and even the onion. Not bad, but when mild mayonnaise dominates the sandwich, it ain't my thing. But I'm a hot sauce enjoyer. To each their own. The fries were a bit better, lightly crisp flour-covered things, but again: kind of unexciting without ketchup. They were fine. The store's decor was mostly mom-n-pop nice, attractive and probably comfortable (I did takeout). The carpet was worn and maybe a bit grimy. I'm thinking that's because of the breakfast and lunch crowd the restaurant attracts, many of whom have been working hard at jobs that get their shoes dirty. No points off for that. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices were good, and the portion they served me was just right for a hungry driver. Parking was easy and the store was easy to find and get to. Overall: fine. Not for me, but I can see why it gets four stars overall.

Checked this place out on my last visit to the area. It was clean but seemed a little outdated…read moredecor wise. The food was alright but nothing really stood out for that meal. I'd go back if ever in the area and looking for diner style food. The waitress was wonderful, kind, and patient. It was a pleasant dining experience overall.

Monroe Street Diner - Johny Smash Burger and Tator Tots

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Ambiance was what's you'd expect from a good dinner - as soon as you walk in your greeted by hello…read moreby many with a smile - excellent - for a busy location restaurant was extremely clean with plenty of seating and all tables cleared and cleaned - walls have plenty of things to admire and talk about while you look at menu, order, wait for food fun time - had the Western omelette - no pictures sorry - I received Avery clean plate with well prepared food - the omelette was perfectly prepared with exceptional technique in folding and presentation almost artistic - ingredients were plentiful - nice size ham chunks easy to eat, onions and peppers were diced to a nice size with good flavors obvious fresh - they used sliced cheese rather than shredded but still had nice flavors and juice taste with each bite sliced cheese tends to make bites a bit drier slight ding - homefries were a bit underdone for me I like my potatoes a bit soft, and could have used some salt and pepper to rid the Bland taste - coffee was decent not very acidic - waitress was extremely friendly and attentive - portions were above average and right for a diner - you can't go wrong whether alone or with a friend or group you'll have great food at a modest price with excellent service - I'd definitely recommend this place for all ages and all varying tastes play of options to please everyone - Bon Appetite!!

Ambiance was very small and i like that. I'm not one to ask for much so service was great. The food…read morewas hands down the best part of my visit. It came fast, it came hot and it was wonderful.

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