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

This is one of the last, fresh food, big breakfast, flat top grill burgering, wonderfully priced throw back spots. The food is delicious and you cant get a better price. Please be ready to order though, because they are cranking out the food! read more

Highly recommend. Friendly staff, great food, and awesome prices. Went for the breakfast but ended up with the burger. We were not disappointed. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the Toledo area. read more

Great food! Ok service felt i was treated rather crappy last go but oh well can't win em all....foods good wether its burgers or breakfast both are great....pretty pricey some of it but read more

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

All I can say is Diners Drive-ins & Dives. Good home cooked food at reasonable prices. Don't let the outside keep you from walking in the door. You will be greeted by The owner with a friendly greeting and a smile! It is an old building but he keeps it very clean and the staff is friendly and service is fast! Kudos read more

The Green Lantern is one of Toledo's oldest restaurants. It's a classic, greasy spoon with delicious hamburgers, fries, onion rings, dogs, and milkshakes. If you ask me, they've got one of the best burgers in the city, topping the more popular Rudy's. The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming. You really feel like you're at a family spot, which is something you don't often feel at a restaurant in 2017. read more

I can't believe I've never been here before. I have a soft spot for nostalgic affordable breakfast joints and have been on the search for such a one in Toledo. Michigan has spoiled me with the over abundance of coney islands with personality and perfectly cooked eggs and up until today, I enjoyed some good local diners but in Green Lantern I finally have found my one true love. She is covered in graffiti and isn't fancy but damn, does she make a hell of a good burger. I ordered a cup of coffee and was served a huge cup of medium roast joe. It wasn't high end but it hit the spot. The server then asked if we had questions, which is a standard question as the burgers have interesting names but no descriptions. She explained that a Handy Andy is a double cheeseburger with mayo, ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles and lettuce; the goopie is a single sausage patty, and so on. It sounds like she has to explain it a few times a day as I heard others ask too. I ordered a bowl of chili ($2.25) and Handy Andy ($5.25). Like the restaurant, the chili was basic in appearance but exceptional in flavor. I could barely wrap my mouth around the burger. It reminded me of a burger you'd get at a neighborhood bbq where the grill master of the block was in charge of the Weber. The lettuce was crisp and cold and the American cheese was melted and oozed perfection. It was a beautiful mess. I already know what I want to try next -- egg and cheese sandwich which the table next to us ordered and a side of the chili again. read more

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This place thankfully has nothing to do with the disappointing 2011 film "The Green Lantern" starring Ryan Reynolds. Where that film had an incoherent plot and bad casting, this place has delicious, cheap breakfast and other great diner grub. Hidden in a slightly dumpy section of downtown, I was absolutely shocked at how inexpensive my great lunch was. Way, way cheaper than fast food, and way, way better than anything you would get at a drive-in burger joint. Get the Swiss and mushroom burger -- you can thank me later. read more

Like many of the hidden gems in Toledo, i passed by the Green Lantern 100 million times before giving it a second glance. I'm glad i did though! It's a little rough on the outside, but it's what's on the flat top that counts. They serve up a mean patty melt - though I hear the Goopie Burger is amazing too. If you're looking for quick, classic diner fare downtown, definitely check it out. read more

Let me start by saying my grandfather ate here along with my dad and me. My grand father ate here when he worked on the railroad back in the early 1940's I used to love coming here, except for now. I dont like aldi food products and that is what is used at this place. read more

My favorite spot when visiting my hometown. While this place has been updated it still retains some simple menu items with nice and diverse customer base. Definitely a great place to stop by for a meal but remember they close at 2 so it will have to be breakfast or lunch only. read more

Excellent old school burgers at a great price. The green lantern is a throwback to the old non corporate restaurants. The owner "mo" cooks and always keeps you abreast of the latest political banter. read more

This is a true greasy spoon... They have THE BEST burgers in my opinion. They have true "pat downs". ( true burger lovers know what that means). They are huge, juicy, delicious and cheap!! The only downside is that they close at 2. The burgers are the only thing I've had so that's all I can speak on. Must try if you are a burger lover!! read more

Great food and classic toledo restaurant!

Has to be the absolute worst wait staff in the city hand down. Very rude 1st of all and when i asked about menu items it was as if they were annoyed having to explain a simple item. Ordered a double cheese burger and it came out as a double sausage. Just terrible. . read more

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.

Typical diner. I ordered their famous burgers and it was decent. I guess you could make the same thing in your backyard without the hassle of going downtown to eat. read more

Green lantern is home of the best breakfast and burgers in town. I have been going there for 35 years all started by my dad. Originally owned by a guy from Port Clinton but Mo has owned it for quite awhile now. The original burgers all included relish and now I love all my burgers with relish. read more

Good food and great customer service. Hidden Gem. Just found out about this place reading reviews on the Yelp! My family and I have eaten there three times and look forward to going back. It closes at 2pm and not open on Sundays after church. So we have to get up early on Saturday to get to this place before it closes. read more

The food is simple greasy spoon fare. Nothing is going to blow you away but good, cheap diner food in a bare bones authentic setting. I appreciate their rough around the edges, we don't give a crap we are going to do things our way type of attitude. Seemed like a lot of regulars, a dude name Mo walked in that knew everyone, I assume he was the owner. He was rather funny and the place seemed to be a reflection of his personality. read more

I have been going to the Green Lantern since grade school, (1964). Using paper route money for hamburgers. Saving up to get a Handy Andy, which is still one of the best tasting burgers in the city. Took my son there when he was thirteen. Took my grandsons there when they were twelve and seven. So three generations and all of us love the burgers and fries. The pricing may have changed, but the quality and taste have not. Memories of sitting at the counter, watching the burgers being made, bring a tear to my eye. Almost forgot, the shakes are the best, too! read more

Fantastic burger and great interaction with the customers from the cook/owner. I was very impressed with the place. Greasy spoon at its finest. Great find in the area. read more

Went their for lunch and breakfast. Hashbrowns are much to greasy. Coffee was good as well as the lobster omlet. Not enough vegetarian options. read more

Been going to Green Lantern since 1954 when I was 14 yrs. old,. Burger or sausage then was $ .15 or 2 / $ .25 cents. Love the Double Goopey. Grease runs down your arm !! Yum, Yum, Yum. Great Shakes too. Closes at 2 PM so get there early. read more