Service - seriously short staffed on Thursday night in November 2025. I waited 8 minutes at check in and then the register and no worker approach me. I left the restaurant. Not busy about a dozen tables with people. read more

Restaurant was very clean and well lit. Service was terrific. Be careful when ordering. The burgers are all made with a standard 1/4lb patty, except for one or two. It states add a second burger patty for $2.50. I ordered a patty melt with and extra patty. Because the patty melt is vonsidya sandwich and not a burger, the cost for the extra patty is $5.00. patty melt had no flavor, and had way too much oil or butter on the rye bread. Was way too oily to eat. Our server did apologize and had the patty melt removed from the bill. I did hear her talking to the manager about the price, manager said that is the way it is done. Manager did not come to table, to try and explain. Hope the server doesn't get in trouble for sticking up for her guests. read more

Classic big boy interior, kept clean and reasonably worn. No Boston's Coolers and the Brawny Lad is a sad remnant of what it once was. Even the big boy sandwich was pitiful compared to 40 years ago. Service was helpful, albeit out of onion rings. I always wonder when a restaurant next to an open large supermarket says they are out of an item. :-) read more

Tuna Fish melt not what I expected. No cheese, cheese was brought to me to put on sandwich which was to be put on sandwich. Manager stated it was in the sandwich. They just lost a customer. Onion ring not what I expected cold look as if was warmed over. read more

What a treat it was to visit this Big Boy tonight!. We enjoyed our food so much. Everything arrived hot to our table. My Big Boy sandwich was outstanding. Felicity was a great server. I highly recommend the Big Boy and Onion Rings. They were delicious. Thank you! read more

Frisch's Big Boy - American Near Me - Maumee, Ohio

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Big boy....more like big mistake. Side salad was just hamburger toppings on a plate. The burger was dry and the fries look like they just came out of the Walmart freezer section. #GreatValue. Service was surprisingly slow for it being only us and only one other table in the whole restaurant. The inside of the restaurant hasn't been updated since I was born in 1996. Will definitely not be going back and I'm not sure how they are still open. read more

Place isn't much to look at but staff is friendly and food is good. The chicken tenders are awesome! Not heavily battered and they are seasoned well. Not a fan of the BBQ sauce but everything else was great! read more

Saying good bye to a restaurant we use to go to every Sunday morning. I never have been good with changes. I have learned all good things come to an end. I am glad they are doing well hope they continue. We are not happy with the new change,but there are many other restaurants we like, so we will adjust . We have had to in the past. read more

I love big boys!! I came back home to visit and had to stop by and get a burger and hot fudge cake sundae!! It never fails! The food was hot fresh and hot the spot!!! read more

I used to like how it looked in the inside of The big boy in Maumee. It was a classic 1970s Style that I love now it looks modern and way to Color full. The red walls don't even match with the Seating. I don't like the modern make over they did with the place and I would like it if they went back To the old style of the restaurant. I still like the food But I don't like how it looks inside the restaurant. So please "CHANGE IT BACK!" read more

The restaurant itself could use a good cleaning and updating. The service was excellent. The waitress we had was friendly, helpful, funny, and sweet. Most importantly, the food was very good. read more

We came to Toledo for some family fun activities. When we were finished playing and ready for dinner, I couldn't help myself but indulge my nostalgic childhood self and go to Big Boy. I feared coming because the reviews made me scared. BUT I said, heck with it! How often do I ever get a chance to go the FBB? I'm very glad we came. The food was great snd the staff and manager were also lovely! I contemplated giving a four star review due to minor food preferences, but I'm leaving a five because in context the food was great as diner food; I'm just used to foods that are more pub and bistro like. So in reality, We got exactly what anyone would expect from a diner style restaurant. FBB for the win! read more

I usually come to this location. After the first minor remodel I have coped with the new interior look. The put it this way the renovation was not bad and did not change the interior too much. After I while I took a hiatus going to big boys and haven't ate at one since August of 2021. Recently I wanted to have big boy again, so I came to this location. I have been to a big boy near Cincinnati that had a salad bar so I was hoping this location had a breakfast buffet, when I walked in the restaurant I was shocked yet again, the restaurant looked totally different it was like being in a different restaurant. The formally pine stained Wayne's coating was now a dark brown color and the seats have been replaced as well, but the one thing that stunned me the most was there was no buffet it was completely removed. I sad down disappointed about the 2nd remodel and order a usual breakfast. It was below decent. When I left I was left shocked, sad, and disappointed. Is big boy going to still be the thing I remember it to be or is it going to turn into a 2nd Denny's or Applebee's or something like that?!? read more

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I'm writing this within the view of value for the price. The food isn't 4-star cuisine, it is solid standard American fare - yet the 4-stars is because we got by very cheaply for a family of 4 - were full when we left - and had very good service. We got into our hotel at 9:30 at night and were looking for a place to eat. Big Boy was open and still fully staffed. We got hearty food - everyone found something they enjoyed. read more

we had spent a long time in the car, hoping to find somewhere to eat. we had no luck finding a small place near the highway. until we stumbled across big boy. we were excited to finally find a nice place to eat, so we eagerly drove to the place. only to get there and find out it was closed. the maps app said that the restaurant is open 24 hours. going on here on yelp to write a review, i found out they close at 10. i am very disappointed that a restaurant couldn't update their hours on every platform. my family and i are also disappointed in not being able to try the food. but i am glad that i copped a pic. read more

Drive-thru is slow even if there aren't a lot of cars. We got the Big Boy combo, and it was pretty underwhelming. Burger was smothered in mayo and that's all I could taste - I would take the Big Mac anyday especially since it's way bigger too. Fries were only a bit soggy but lacked salt. I don't see a need to come back. read more

Ii'm done with frishes. Been coming to this franchise for most of my life. I've enjoyed most of my meals here. I was in maumee and thought I'd stop in for a quick bite. What a mistake. The restaurant was dirty, the service was horrible, and don't even think about using the restrooms. I was "waited on" by a girl named Moriyah I think as no one wears name tags. She took my order and brought it quickly. Things went down hill from there. Didn't see her again until I had to get up to get a refill on ice tea and napkins. All the employees were in the back reading a magazine or yapping with each other....Why wait on customers? After paying my bill stopped in the restroom,,,,,OMG what a sty. Overall this was a very unsatisfactory visit. I wish I could be more positive but this place need to be out of business read more

So I'm coming in from NY. Tired, it's late. I want to get a quick meal, and get some rest! Frisch's big boy not only has great food, inexpensive food that got to us quick. But the ladies that worked tonight we're absolutely the sweetest! Such a great experience. I highly recommend, and if I ever come driving through this town again, I'll definitely be sure to stop! read more

Just returned from a very disappointing visit. I think I am like other reviewers who remember how good it USED to be. Not anymore. The place was deserted, that's when I might have suspected something, however I went ahead and tried it out. The prices were high, and all the sandwiches did not include fries for the price. The worst part was I could have easily done a better job cooking at home. The fries and onion rings and a strange brown color. I thought fries should have a nice golden yellow color. My husband says that their oil in the fryers is too old. My husbands fish was really deep brown, again with the old oil. Portions were small and I left the place feeling disgusted that I just spent that much money on such poor quality food. Big Boy has just not evolved with the changing tastes of Americans. What used to be good in the 70's is not ok today. read more

Perhaps my judgement at 3:00 AM is not what it used to be... I have lots of great memories at Big Boy, most of them involved a group of less-than-sober friends stumbling in after the bars close looking for a warm seat for our over-worked behinds. We looked forward to coating our throats with equal parts caffeine and grease. Big Boy always fit the bill nicely. On the surface, Big Boy has a lot to offer when it comes to classic American diner fare - they serve breakfast all day, they have a decent soup/salad bar, and a menu full of the kind of things you crave when trying to suffer through a hangover. But what does Big Boy offer when your options are much more than IHOP or Steak N' Shake? Our family was doing some Christmas shopping in the area, and my two young daughters were hungry. We didn't have much time and were trying to keep the budget small - but none of us were thinking fast food. How about Big Boy? The girls excitedly accepted my proposition. That jolly, checkered, over-sized character greeting us always brings a "Ronald McDonald"-esque smile to children's faces...oh, what it is to be young... On the flip side of my usual patronage, about 3:00 PM this time, on a Sunday afternoon, the place was much quieter. Our waitress seemed to light up the tiniest smile when seeing my absolutely adorable children prance in with delight. Her expression wore off rather quickly, however, and reverted back to the default "My life is a purgatory of suffering and shame" attitude. I won't go into great lengths to complain. The food was exactly the same it had been so many late nights before. The difference was we were sober. It's like the morning after, when you realize the "10" you snagged on the dance floor was really a "4" with 3 inches of make-up rubbed off on your pillow. The fries were bland and lifeless. My two girls each ordered the $4 chicken fingers meal...both were served in small baskets with just 2 microscopic tenders and about 11 fries. My wife's and my burgers were par for the course. Nostalgic - in a "reminds me of a better time, when this meal cost me $2.25 in the high school cafeteria"kind of way. Our waitress made around 7-8 trips to our table during our less-than-an-hour visit, and I started to get the impression we were keeping her from her 2nd job elsewhere. We kept insisting that we were fine, once we had ketchup and silverware. While my wife took our youngest to the restroom, she sneakily managed to lift away my wife's plate, which still had about 6 of her 13 fries left on it. A few moments later, the waitress finally confessed, after initially insisting "there was no rush" that she was ready to clock out and that her manager wants her to cash out. So rather than take our check to the cashier afterwards, we were "forced" to pay our bill at the table while she anxiously tapped her foot. That's when I noticed the bill. 2 Waters (free), 2 Super Big Boys with Fries, and 2 Chicken Fingers Kids Meals (drinks included)...grand total? $27 (Before our tip), but my wife swore she later overheard our server complaining about how lousy her tip was. Maybe she got her tip confused with her marriage, I can't be sure. Needless to say, we left Big Boy feeling so...hoodwinked. It was like paying $12 for an automatic car wash, then seeing 6 girls in bikinis washing cars for $5 across the street. Seeing the Five Guys sign across Reynolds Road was like a kick to the groin. For perhaps a couple extra singles, I could be GOING HAM on one of those foil-wrapped lumps of Heaven. Hopefully, regardless of my level of toxicity on a late Friday night, I'll be sober enough to talk myself out of another trip to Big Mistake, Boy. At least McDonald's has a playground and they put toys in their meals. read more

Why is it that sometimes when you revisit something from your childhood, it just doesn't measure up? Growing up in Cincinnati, Frisch's Big Boy was a mainstay for my family. Burgers with the special Frisch's tartar sauce, Swiss Miss or Brawny Lad on a rye bun, vegetable soup, cherry cokes, hot fudge cake.....MMMMMM!!! On a recent road trip, I stumbled across this Frisch's in Maumee, Ohio. I was excited! It's been decades since I had been to a Frisch's. Sadly, it wasn't like I remembered. My Swiss Miss burger was small and nothing special. The cup of vegetable soup tasted like Campbell's. The restaurant was empty, but the service was spotty. I ate my food, paid my check and climbed back into the car - disappointed. Is my memory faulty, or is it just not as good as it used to be? Sigh... read more

The best keep breakfast secret in Toledo! Weekend breakfast buffet is very good! Crispy bacon, fluffy french toast sticks. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They have one person just devoted to the buffet keeping it clean and well stocked. Way to go Frisch's!!!! ' read more

While I won't say the food was wonderful and that the restaurant was super clean, the staff was wonderful! Our server Nicholas was attentive and humorous. With a packed house, he made sure to check in on us multiple times. My drink never got empty because he stayed on top of it. He was a clean cut gentleman that was light hearted and charming. The other staff members smiled and greeted us when we entered. When the gravy came out chunky, he offered to make us something else. (We still ate it and it was pretty good). Glad that we went in for such a pleasant customer service experience. I even got to take a photo with our amazing waiter after our meal to put with this review. 10 out of 10 would go back to see him. read more

Frisch's Big Boy - He needs a raise! - American Near Me - Maumee, Ohio

Let a thing be what it is and Frisch's Big Boy is an inexpensive family restaurant. I always get friendly service. The food is consistently good and my order has yet to be incorrect. Of course, the phrase "Big Boy, fries, and a Pepsi," does come up pretty often. read more

Wow! Super friendly and fast service, food was delicious with generous portions. My mom and I had a lovely dinner here. We might be back for breakfast! read more

My family and I were on a road trip and stayed overnight in Maumee. Some of us are old enough to remember when there were many restaurants called "Big Boy" so we were curious to give this a try -- and what a delight! The menu had some traditional items that whetted our nostalgia, and plenty of up-to-date dishes as well. The salad bar was wonderful. And the service was welcoming, friendly, attentive, and top-notch. (I believe that our server's name was Nicholas.) read more

We're traveling cross-country, and stopped in Maumee for the night. We were tired of driving and decided to eat here, since it was in walking distance. The food was good - we had burgers and fries (of course), but the service was slow. Our server, Ausha, was very friendly and helpful, making up for the long wait for the food. read more

Found a hair in my food waitress stated that she has to wear a hat when she's in the kitchen however she said the manager cook my breakfast and that she did not wear a hat wow read more

Frisch's Big Boy - American Near Me - Maumee, Ohio

Went today, I don't expect a lot from Big Boy, but some things I really like. Milkshakes are great, grilled cheese. Hubs loves the Big Boys. Normally, staff pretty friendly. Went through drive through today, must have gotten the manager at the window...was wearing a tie and a long sleeved white shirt. Most unfriendly. Didn't look at me or even stoop down to look out the window. Shoved the receipt and board at me (used my debit card). No thank you, no words spoken at all. When I said "thank you" he ignored me. Another girl brought my food, very friendly. Frisch's are already struggling...being rude isn't helping read more

Big boy has been my favorite way to wrap up a trip to Toledo for decades. It's been a year since I've visited and was looking forward to a big boy platter. So disappointed in the quality of the big boy sandwich. The meat was dry and it was hardly a burger. The sauce was mayo and the salad bar had really wet lettuce. The cleanliness was as it always been; greasy and outdated booths. The server Suzanne was the bright spot in a dreary space. She was kind, friendly and efficient. read more

Laziness prevailed and my gut lost. A long drive found me in Maumee, staying at the Hampton Inn. It was 5pm, and my road dog and I were hungry. All I really wanted was a beer and something resembling decent food. I didn't care at this point. I Yelped a 4 Star place across the street. It had beer and what appeared to be decent food based on the reviews. Then it happened. We planned on walking across the street to the 4-Star Yelp approved purveyor of food. Then we noticed the busy obstacle before us (the street). We also noticed how far it was to the corners to safely cross. My road dog is in his older years and not feeling as frisky as he once was, so that option was looking dim. I could have gone to get the car, how difficult could that be? Then I look to my right and see a Big Boy. I haven't seen one of those in YEARS, so I open my mouth and the next thing I know we're walking through the door. Wow...I wanted to run, but who was I kidding. I was now stuck. Friendly host, who became our server. I'll give him an "A" for effort. Salad bar was fine too. We're talking basic restaurant with basic cooking skills food. I'm guessing my food was pre-made (I thought I ordered fried chicken, but got breaded chicken patties). The taste was between awful at times and bland...it really all depended on the bite. Since it was covered with gravy...I couldn't see the patties or potatoes (probably a good thing). My road dog ordered a senior chicken breast. Yep, he got a plain chicken breast sitting on a small plate with a few fries tossed around to fill up the empty space. It looked pathetic. Oh yeah...I don't think they served beer, so I missed out on that too. The decor was basic mid-80's style that hasn't been updated. It's really just a basic restaurant with very basic food that has little or no flavor. Bad choice. I should have went with my initial choice, but I'm a slacker and paid for it this time around. Sorry stomach! read more

S L O W. Food was also horrible. Took 20 min in drive through for the worst food. Pass this blast from the past by. Should have yelped it first. read more

One star because I had to have at least one to post, I've come several times and the food is awful! Good service but no matter what I've gotten it was absolutely gross!! read more

Good burgers but the place needs to be cleaned up and it looks greasy all over. Service was very good.

Fast friendly service poor air conditioning however my server Sat me in the coolest section. Cola and slaw was great so was big boy sandwich. read more

Went there and got two big boy specials with fries- 2 for $10. Only got 1 fry and the fries didn't come in anything. They just threw the fries in the bag.. and my burger only came with one pickle. LMAO ONE MF PICKLE. Terrible. Paid $10 for 2 fries and somewhat quality food for shitty service...... read more

Terrible service Poorly prepared food The food was overcooked yet cold, service lousy... too bad I can leave a no star rating! read more

This has got to be the worse Big Boy in America. Dirty dirty dirty. The food on the breakfast bar was cold. The ledge of the bar was so dirty my hands stuck to it. There was black flecks floating in my water glass. And to top it off - no one cared. We tried them twice. There will not be a third. read more

stop it big boy tonight got a big boy sandwich and a order of fries she move if I wanted to dessert I said yes ordered the coconut cream pie the peace she brought out with huge I could not eat all of that it was great I never ate it big boy before but I could I would recommend it to anyone with everything I got it was only $9 read more