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    Green Lantern

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GREEN LANTERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Jasper K.

    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.

    Now open until 8pm.  This is a great development.
    Mike P.

    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!

    Bacon cheeseburger. So good.
    Cara R.

    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.

    Ruth E.

    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!!

    Mos omelette
    Donald D.

    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

    Eggs, meat add a hotcake
    Jeffrey R.

    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!

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    Frank P.

    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!!!

    Chili cheese fries and a double goopie with egg. Good lord.

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    What a great place! Open since 1929. A Toledo institution run by a true legend! Best cheese burgers in town!

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    Great food and classic toledo restaurant!

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    It wasn't the greatest of breakfast. Very plain , very bland. Wouldn't recommend. But if you really need something to eat, it will do.

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