My fav place for more than just great pizza. Bathroom: **** (very clean) Quality: ***** Quantity: ***** Presentation: **** (well platted) Service: *** (depends on how busy/who is servicing) Price: $$ (Affordable and Quality!) Ambiance: (Loud/Casual/Busy) Events: Karaoke/Live Bands Attitude: (depends on who but mostly engaged and attentive) Outside: yes Brunch: yes / Sunday (11-3p) Happy Hour (Specials): food, drink specials Wednesday- Sunday (4-6:30p) Closed: Monday-Tuesday Overall: I've been coming here for nearly a year. They have the best pizza hands down. I'm a Detroit import and it's spot on. I also don't eat chicken, beef or pork, where can you get rabbit, duck and boar sausage? First Base. Absolutely fire read more

Swanky little bar / bistro with Detroit Style pizza. Great food and beverage options! Friendly service! A must visit if you are going to a Mud Hens game! read more

First Base Lounge - Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Drinks were amazing! The staff and owners were friendly. It was really late at night and we asked if it was safe to walk to our car. (It was parked at the Libby glass parking lot) The owners offered to walk with us which was so nice and greatly appreciated! read more

If you want the best pizza in Toledo, go HERE! It's delicious. The staff is super friendly and it's always a good vibe when I visit. Open Mic Monday's are a must go. read more

Food was great. Had one of their make it yourself pizzas which I will now make a staple when I travel to Toledo. Their cider on tap was nice and fruity just like I like it. Their cider service was honestly lack luster and I would have given them a three. My waitress didn't write down my order then couldn't remember it so she had to ask it again. She forgot to get my drink. Etc. just lots of little things. It's the only reason this place got four instead of five stars. Five star food three star service. A bit on the pricy side overall. read more

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I had looked at this place before and it just didnt seem impressive to me. Well do to circumstances we ended up here tonight. Located in downtown Toledo across from the ball park in the Dora. They have a small area to eat outside, a small dining and bar area and a back room with pinball. My expectations were kinda low if Im honest. Our waitress was cute as a button and did a good job. They were slammed while we were there. I ordered gin and elderflower cocktail, it was very good and only cost $8. A lot of breweries dont have liquor licenses so I wasn't expecting cocktails. We had the design your own pizza with bacon jam, pineapple and onions. It was delicious and just enough for two people. We saw several tables order the sausage sampler and it looked very good. We may try it on our next visit because we will definitely be back. Our only complaint is there was a hair on our pizza (which seriously seems to happen a lot to us) I just picked it off and it was VERY VERY loud in there. Four stars! read more

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I traveled 100 plus miles to Toledo focused on eating here because one other time it was amazing on every level including food bev and service When I arrived I was greeted w a tiny sign taped to the door. The place is closed this month (October 2025) ... for "rebranding."(Which is a shame because it had the best pizza and craft/ artistic cocktails anywhere). No mention of this closure on website, google or yelp the day I visited. When I called there was no mention on the automated recording either. Total waste of a trip. Im going to try to contact someone to see If they really are reopening. Update: thx for the reply but there is still no mention of this on website or on recorded phone message read more

When EXACTLY do you close?! Online says open until 12am Fri & Sat. So why would our party of 4 have the open light turned off & door locked as we are walking up to @ 10:55pm?? There were about 10 customers around the bar still being served inside. This is the reason for the 1 star rating! We enjoy coming to Wild Side & come here quite often. So we know what time they close. How is downtown Toledo supposed to continue to grow & thrive when some restaurants/bars don't stick to their open/close schedule?! read more

What a cool place! Whether you're coming with family or in date night, this place is a great spot. It's very close to the Mudhens stadium and they even have an arcade room! The food menu here is pretty legit! They have some great options for everyone and the pizzas.... I'll be ordering one of those next time. They're Detroit style and fully loaded with toppings! We saw quite a few come out of the kitchen and they looked amazing. We ordered the Havana dip to share and WOW - the sauce was absolutely delectable. The bread, the meat and sauce - a perfect sandwich! We went right before a Mudhens game so the place was pretty packed. The s échec was fast and very friendly. Great spot all around. read more

Stopped before a Walleye game today. Had a couple delicious cocktails. Saw how amazing the food looked and went back a second time today. Best pizza we've ever had. Very cool place. Everyone there is really friendly and easy to talk to. Will come back soon !! read more

I love that Detroit style pizza has been popping up everywhere. My husband and I split: - Cheese & Truffle Bread - The Italian - The Gatherer All of it was good. I can't pick a favorite between the pizzas because surprisingly, they tasted almost the same. This was way too much food. The pizzas are huge and the cheese bread is the size of another pizza. You can split one between two people. read more

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We went to this place after my granddaughters graduation from nursing school. The food, appetizers, and the drinks were all amazing. The wait staff did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend. read more

I don't recall our server name, but she was sufficiently attentive and flirty. The pizza was hearty, and the beer was good. It was a very convenient walk from the hotel. read more

We had the whiskey sour, old fashioned, wild game board (not pictured), smoked wings (spicy garlic sauce is phenomenal), and Greek pizza. I'm typically not a fan of thick crust pizza but, this one is to die for. Amazing!!! Thank you! read more

First Base Lounge - Greek Pizza, Whiskey Sour and Old Fashioned! - Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Stopped in before Walleye hockey game. Bartender took our drink order and gave us both menus. Served our drinks but never asked if we wanted to put in an order. He was more interested in talking with two women who were sitting near us. Finally came back to see if we wanted another drink as we finished what he served us but again, never asked if we wanted food as we had been looking at the menus. First time in the business - nice first impression. read more

Detroit style pizza was excellent as were the wings and garlic bread. Can get loud when busy but worth it. read more

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We've loved the Grand Rapids location and so glad they opened a downtown spot. Their drinks are amazing, it's a cool location and has a GREAT bar. Not a ton of seating but they do have a patient. Their pizza is one of my favorites in town. read more

Delicious, trendy and friendly! We started with the stuffed peppadews which were a great light starter. Then shared a delicious salad and smoked wings! I had one of their beers, an ipa, another winner! If we lived in Toledo, I'd definitely work and eat here regularly read more

My wife and I stopped in here shortly after they opened in downtown Toledo. They happened to have a pizza special that night and we ordered a peperoni and mushroom pizza. The pizza is 10x14 in size and was plenty enough for the two of us. It had amazing flavor and the staff was friendly. I recommend this place while in the downtown Toledo area. read more

First Base Lounge - Peperoni and mushroom Detroit style pizzs - Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would. My friends and I ended up here as our first stop while being in downtown Toledo for the first time and it was the best experience. The drinks were great, the vibes were fun, and the staff was even better. Our waitress (Taylor) took the time to write out several bar/restaurant recommendations in the area for us and even checked in with us later in the night to make sure we were okay. She also set us up with a manager (Adam) to walk us to our next stop which made us feel so safe. Adam not only walked us to our next destination, but checked in on us throughout the night, introduced us to bartenders at other bars, and kept us safe and comfortable when strangers approached us. Undoubtedly the best service experience I've ever had, could not recommend them enough. read more

Big fan of their drinks, especially their season specials! Been here a few times and the staff is always super friendly. Some pretty decent food options, and great vibes! Great location, close to the stadium and decent street parking and garage close by. read more

Awesome Detroit pizza! Great service. Would highly recommend. Also, they have a separate room with pinball machines and Golden Tee.

A great place to have a cocktail, appetizer and relax. Stopped into this place during a cross country road trip and I am so glad I did! The charcuterie board with Brie was AMAZING! Best Brie I've ever had. The Italian pizza wasn't the best. Looks beautiful but the tomato sauce is a bit to sweet. Otherwise, great experience! read more

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Very cool place. Went for the first time before a walleyes game. Had an Herbie Hancock and an old fashioned, both drinks were good. We got the Italian pizza and it was soooo good. It was busy because of the game, but multiple staff checked on us to make sure we were good. read more

I'd love to give a full review for this place, but I didn't get a chance to order. I get that staffing these days is a challenge, but this place being a free-for-all for seating is not cool. There's no line or queue, so people just cozy up way too close to each other at the front door and hope to keep track of who may be up for the next table. We managed to find a spot by the front window but were told by what seemed to be the only staff person working the floor that we should just go to the bar and order. We asked if that included food and we got a shrug. And surprise, there wasn't even a small spot to get up to the bar and order. So we left. If I hear things have changed, may give it a go again. But until that time, I won't bother. read more

They have some of the best pizza in Toledo. They also offer beer and cocktails in a restaurant bar setting. I recommend they subscribe to Apple Music and play a different style of music everyday of the week. read more

We enjoyed our visit to Wild Side. We visited in hopes of getting the same holiday cocktail that we had at the Grand Rapids location. Sadly, it wasn't on the menu. However, our server, Taylor, listened to what we described, carried that message to the bartender, and they made a fantastic drink! Also, Taylor was a phenomenal server. She was friendly, attentive, and kind. We will be back. read more

Great food, great beer, and a nice environment. Service was timely and staff was attentive. Overall a great experience!

On Saturday, May 25th, my family and I sat down at Wildside Brewing in Downtown Toledo. From the off the place was very cool. The ambiance was great, the selection fantastic, and the service was outstanding! Our server, Amanda, was absolutely fantastic! Super personable, very attentive to the table, and provided great recommendations from the menu! The food and beverages were delicious! I highly recommend the smoked pork wings with the stuffed peppers! The Supreme Detroit Style Pizza, was like a slice from home and had incredible flavor! I highly recommend taking the time to visit this Brewery! read more

Pizza was excellent. They have some more exotic toppings if you are up for it. Beer selection is good but not huge. They have some of their brews along with rotating in others. Even had mead on tap. Not my thing but they were happy to let me try a sample. read more

The Smoked Pork Wings were amazing. The pizza looked great- definitely trying it next time. Great atmosphere. Close to the Med Hens Field. Service was great! read more

Stopped here for dinner with my daughter before an event at the Huntington center. First time in downtown Toledo and all of it was an amazing experience. The food was amazing, the beer was fantastic, and the servers were top notch despite being pretty busy. Would definitely love to make it back here some day. Great job by the staff at this restaurant all around. read more

Great pizza and drinks. The pinball is awesome. Bring your quarters! Actually, they have a change machine

We had a private function there an hour before opening time and Service was very good. Ordered a cauliflower crust pizza, it was pretty good. Large mushrooms on it. Was a little pricey for food and drinks, but that was expected being downtown. I would go back. read more

The pros: The Italian pizza and cheese bread had a very good flavor. The cheese bread was crispy. The cons: I was a bit disappointed. I see the picture of the pizza they advertise... the Italian with a huge gobs of ricotta and there is barely any on the pizza. The pizza was not crispy enough on the bottom to be Detroit style pizza. In fact the pizza bent when you picked it up. Also the pizza didn't have enough sauce on it. Honestly not sure if it even had any on it. The cheese bread needed some sort of dipping sauce. If they did a few things to improve the pizza, it would be phenomenal! The bill: Not really any prices on the menu. 15.00 for the cheese bread. 15.00 for a detroit style pizza. 12.00 for the Italian. This is just one pizza. 27.00 for the pizza. Plus we added extra ricotta and bacon to the pizza at 2.00/ each. 1 pizza - 31.00 1 cheese bread -15.00 read more

Pizza is da bomb service is da bomb tap and drinks were da bomb!!! Don't think twice definitely try this place out u will not be disappointment at all! read more

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One of the most convenient locations downtown makes this a great spot to start your night off in Toledo. Great patio, nice room for live music and seating, the ideal pinball room located in the back, pizza and beer with class. The big glass windows overlook Hensville stadium and the always popular St. Clair street really giving you a feel for downtown glass city. read more

Great little spot in downtown Toledo. Customer service was amazing and the Detroit style pizza was tasty. As a native of Detroit...it was close...but didn't quite have the crispy, cheesy bubbly edges. But good nonetheless. Had a great craft old fashioned. I think it was honey lavender. Super tasty. read more

First Base Lounge - Bars Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Great Detroit style pizza and good selection of beers. I like this place a lot better than when it was firefly. Half off pizza on Sunday. A couple complaints. One is ordering take out. Whenever you call to order you have a phone menu and you always get a message and never a human. To order online for take out it's Uber Eats which has a markup and doesn't offer the half off Sunday pizza. My big beef with them (and this is why they are getting a three instead of a four or five) is their policy on credit cards. They have just started charging three percent but don't have any signs posted like they are required to and you don't find out about this policy until you get the bill. The also aren't legally allowed to charge it on a debit card either and do. read more

I live in Sylvania and would routinely drive 30 minutes to visit Wild Side's original location in downtown Grand Rapids Ohio because I love their beer and Detroit style pizza. I am glad they have opened a second location in downtown Toledo. This location is in the heart of all of the action. It is across from Mud Hens Stadium, near the Huntington Center and located in Hensville where all the other bars are located. The food is awesome and the beer is even better than awesome. The owners Nick and Tim are always around to welcome guest and make sure everything runs smoothly. I highly recommend Wild Side Downtown! read more