My dad and I were visiting Toledo and tried Green Lantern because it looked cool and love the history. My dad had corned beef hash and a half order of sausage biscuits and gravy and they were both good. Coffee is included in the price of breakfast but my dad wasn't impressed. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it did not hit the spot. It felt like every component of the dish was fully cooked individually and then someone stuffed a massive amount of food in a tortilla and called it a burrito. There was nothing creamy, soft, or saucy to bring it together, nor could I pick it up. I ended up just opening the tortilla and eating some of the food out of it. They were also out of sour cream so brought me a side of cream cheese instead. The server was very friendly and personable, and the hamburgers and shakes look incredible so I'll come back to try them. read more

Green Lantern - Breakfast Burrito - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Best breakfast in Toledo for sure. This little gem really takes care of your hunger. Food is delicious, service is as good as the food, and ambiance is perfect dive. If you don't like it when you finish eating, than you don't like life. read more

Green Lantern - 2 Eggs with Meat Toast and Potatoes - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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This was our first time visiting Green Lantern and it was wonderful. I ordered a "half and half" burger with one ground beef patty and a sausage patty. It tasted really good and was unlike anything I've had before. The patties were thick and the whole thing was very filling. My partner ordered a double cheese burger and added a side of onion rings. The rings were awesome and crunchy. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. The other staff were friendly as well. Our food came out at a reasonable time considering they were a little busy during our visit. We will definitely return to try out their breakfast selections. read more

Green Lantern - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Enjoyed it!all good here. The food and service surpassed the price. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Fact 1: Green Lantern has been in business for almost 100 years. Fact 2: I've been eating here for more DECADES than I care to remember. Fact 3: If GL wasn't fantastic, neither fact 1, or fact 2, would be true. Here's the dealio: The. Food. Is. Excellent. Yes, it's simple diner food, but it's always done right. From the omelets and breakfast sandwiches, to the milkshakes and homemade soups/chili, to the HANDY ANDY (best double cheeseburger in SoTol if not the entire city...check out the pictures). I've never had anything that wasn't delish. GL has been under new ownership for about 3 years, and the menu has changed a little, and the prices (like the prices everywhere else) have gone up. But what hasn't changed is the quality of the food. Also, even though the prices are higher, the value relative to other restaurants, hasn't changed...not one iota. The service is always fast and, for me, has always been friendly. The atmosphere? Well, let's just say it fits nicely into the South Side. GL is closed on Sunday and Monday, but they now open until 8pm on the other days. This is a good thing. AND STILL, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, FIVE STARS! read more

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This a sentimental spot for me my Dad loved this place. The food is nothing special, just great diner food. Great lunch and breakfast items and their hamburgers are one of the best in Toledo. Serve is professional and friendly.Everything is reasonably priced and the business looked clean and orderly. They've been here a long time serving great diner food. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were all top notch. The Handy Andy burger I ordered was phenomenal, and so were the fresh cut fries.

Under new ownership, still great. Some new paint and menu items. Now open till 8pm! Bacon cheeseburger is still my go to. Tried the onion rings out. I prefer a thin ring. The big ones are too oily for me, so I'll stick to fries next time. read more

Green Lantern - Bacon cheeseburger. So good. - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Classic variety for diner-fare. Love that they serve breakfast all day. Staff is always quick and upbeat, they know their regulars by name! Very cozy, not a lot of seating but service is so quick that just give it a few minutes and a table will open up. Portions are also big for the price!! read more

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Great service, great food quality, great staff!!! This place is definitely a must try!! The restaurant is cozy and very welcoming!!

used to be awesome. the owner retired... changes were made prices were increased. there no longer a reason to brave the neighborhood for just average food... BRING BACK THE USE OF TANKS SAUSAGE!!! Whatever you're using has no flavor the goopies and biscuits and gravy suck now read more

Food is ALWAYS hot, fresh and made to order. The service is great and the staff is wonderful! This is a go to for Saturday morning breakfast

This is a frequent stop for us when visiting the farmers market on weekends. The service has always been very friendly and hard-working. The food is delicious with lots to choose from. The entry now is side door only which makes sense as it is in the parking lot. This is a very quaint little diner with great service and food that if you haven't tried, you may want to consider. We love it! Also, they do accept Apple Pay. read more

The best hot cakes in the city! Great food, great prices. The sausage patties are grilled on a flat top til they are crispy goodness. Cant go wrong with anything on the menu and the friendliest staff. A Toledo treasure, check this place out! read more

Green Lantern - Eggs, meat add a hotcake - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The best Toledo diner food was very delicious. The service was excellent even though they were busy she always made sure my coffee cup was full. I have been coming here for years and years and still the best diner around. They are open to 8 now and I can wait to try the dinner options next time read more

Green Lantern - Mos omelette - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The Green Lantern is a staple in the Toledo area food scene. Have been going there for 50 years and the food, service and overall experience has never changed. Do yourself a favor and check it out!!!! read more

Ambiance is a diner. Not my style however the food is good. My daughter got my husband to like this place. I have been here I think once and the food was good. My husband , daughter and sons have been here multiple times and they love the food! I think the handy Andy is their favorite. read more

Went for lunch a few weeks ago. The place is a blast! Loud music, conversation, blue collar folk and office folk too. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, whatever you want. This place really moves at lunch time. It's small and crowded, but the food is good, the waitress is always fun. The short order cook is amazingly organized and great to watch. Be sure to park in the back and come in through the side door or everyone will know you're a newbie. And get the Goopie burger! read more

Awesome food, great service, cute old school diner done up nicely!! Try the sausage breakfast sandwich, crispy and deliciously cooked!!

I usually go here every couple weeks for a morning burger, and it's always consistently good. Not quite like it was when went years ago, but what is. It's still very good though. read more

Great little hole in the wall!! Been around forever and everyone needs to stop by and get some breakfast or lunch. It's not going to disappoint. I had the eggs and bacon. Pretty basic but made perfectly. Bacon was crispy but still chewy. How is that possible?!? Also split the Gooey burger. If you come to the green lantern put this on your bucket list. It's basic but perfect. You are gonna love it. My mom got the "Mo Swiss" burger and chili. Not gonna lie. The burger was LOADED!! The chili was GREAT!! All the food was top notch. Just what you'd expect from a great diner. I'd have given 5 stars but the neighborhood, parking lot and general area is a bit off putting. Get past that and you are gonna love the fast, friendly staff and the historical pics on the walls. Overall I am coming back to this place. Just get there before 2:00 cause that's when they shut the doors!! Enjoy!!! read more

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What on earth is wrong with me? This place opened up in 1927, has been owned and operated by the same family the entire time, and it took me until today to check it out? Seriously? Am I insane? I must be, because the Green Lantern kills it when it comes to classic american cuisine. And yes, I'm using the word cuisine to refer to onion rings and sausage burgers. For lunch today, I had the "double goopie" which ... well... isn't the most appetizing name for a sandwich. But good lord was it tasty. I got an egg added to the top, which our server said was a common addition. It had no condiments to distract you from the flavor of sausage, american cheese and the crispy buttered and grilled hamburger bun. Honestly, the egg was an unnecessary distraction and I won't get it next time. Everyone at the table loved the chili cheese fries I ordered, and my wife's onion rings were out of control. Crispy, greasy and filled with the taste of sweet scalding hot onion. My friend tried the vanilla shake, even though one of the customers that was walking out while we ordered insisted she go with chocolate. After one sip she exclaimed "this tastes like I'm eating a fucking fluffy cloud." I would declare you can't get more bang for your buck in the area. Great greasy food, friendly service and an old school Toledo atmosphere unlike anywhere else. read more

Green Lantern - Chili cheese fries and a double goopie with egg. Good lord. - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Best hamburgers in town, and the best REAL milkshakes that must be eaten with a spoon!

Simply the best!! You won't be disappointed ...best burgers in town and such a welcoming team...this place is a Toledo gem!!!

Good Morning! One of the best things about traveling (at least for us) is trying new restaurants. While searching @yelp for a new place to check out, I found this cute little diner. The Green Lantern did NOT disappoint. Located right off of highway 75 near Toledo, Ohio is a perfect spot to get some amazing breakfast while traveling. I had the Mo's omelette deluxe with peppers, bacon, cheese and HASHBROWNS. Yes, Hashbrowns inside the omelette. The thing was HUGE and delicious!! One of the best omelettes I have ever had. My husband had bacon and cheese omelette with a side hash browns, which he gives 2 thumbs up. This place also has great customer service. Super friendly staff! For those who are traveling with trailers or RVs. This place has a big lot to park in. Easy in and out. So, if you are around this area, check it out. You will not regret it!! read more

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Great breakfast! Sweet artwork in the building!! Awesome service! This place has been around for years and hopefully many more to come!

Came here earlier this week with my family for breakfast. This was the BEST decision. The food was excellent. I ordered the french toast and sausage (which was specially made) , my friend got the Omelet and my mom had a pancake that covered her entire plate!! They're also famous for their HUGE and great burgers! Go try it!! read more

What a unusual, neat, neighborhood gem! I found this cafe within a short walking distance from the Amtrak train station in Toledo. How wonderful for me! Great food (c my empty plate picture); low prices and great service; and look! - two entrances. There's an orange door close to parking lot and a wooden front entrance. No fancy decor, but it was clean and comfortable inside. read more

Green Lantern - A clean plate is always a compliment to the cook. - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Fantastic breakfast with very generous servings. Such amazing value and a quaint old-style dinner. A must try.

Amazing Breakfast. Got the Double Goopie and Tots. The Staff was very friendly, and they made sure we were taken care of the minute we got there. We will be going back for more. read more

Green Lantern - Bob and I at Green Lantern - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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It's a Toledo staple in an unlikely location. Their breakfast menu is a tad pricey, but their burgers can't be beat and are a GREAT value. The Handy Andy is arguably the best burger on the south side. Most of tjw neighborhood is dilapidated and empty, but The Green Lantern is worth the drive to nowhere. The owner is a trip, flipping omelettes, building burgers, and chatting up the customers. It's an "experience". read more

After overindulging at a nearby Christmas party last evening, we were searching for some great diner-style breakfast food. Yelp steered us to the Green Lantern, and it fired on all cylinders. I ordered a basic cheese omelette and homemade crispy hash browns. My husband got the biscuits and gravy (also homemade) with a side of eggs and sausage. The biscuits were light, probably their own recipe, and the gravy was non-traditional. It had a ham sort of flavor. The meat in the patty sausage was well spiced and hand formed, probably from an old school meat market. To top it off, the prices are reasonable and the portions are large. This place definitely hit the spot! read more

What a cool old school place! Stumbled on this by accident really, happy we did. Nothing fancy, just good old fashioned cooking. Friendly people, clean! read more

We came in 45 minutes before they closed, there were also 2 people heading in the door too. All the sudden the waitress starts complaining about how people are coming in when they want to close. Super rude, we got up to leave she says really rudely oh you can stay. No, we are good dont want to inconvenience you. This was our first time going there too, sorry just lost our business sad part is we wanted to try it out. read more

The Green Lantern has one of the best burgers in town. I love the way they season their beef. Just had a Handy Andy for lunch and it really hit the spot. I called ahead for pick-up and they had it ready in about ten minutes. I've gotta get down there for breakfast one of these days. read more

Nothing fancy, but we had three different hamburgers and all three were very good. Price was fair for a double burger and fries. Not the best price, but fair read more

My friend and I stopped here on our way through town for some breakfast and this place was awesome! The food really hit the spot and for excellent prices! I recommend the biscuits and gravy. read more

Green Lantern - Awesome mural on the outside wall. - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

This is just what you expect. I great little greasy spoon. Love their burgers and fries. Love their pancakes. Not a huge place, but a great place for a burger! read more

Great food. Wish the hours were longer than what they are. Prices are perfect, food is yummy. It's a nice little hole in the wall place. Always busy! Best part, everything is cooked fresh, and you can even see them cook it! read more

The Green Lantern is exactly what you think it is, a great place to get a burger and fries. The service is friendly and fast. The burgers are hand-made and good. If you are in Toledo, you must stop by this local icon! read more