We were going to the Lights at the Zoo, with our kids and grandkids and stopped here to eat. 6 of us arrived before the rest, and were rudely denied an open table for 6, because our entire group wasn't there. We said we wouldn't wait for the others, and we're rudely denied. We said we would go elsewhere, and a staff member said, "good". We went to the nearby Bob Evans. There was only one server for the entire Bob Evans restaurant and no problem at all for her. Schmuckers missed the boat. Restaurants are service oriented businesses. read more

This was maybe the worst food I've ever been served. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich and let's just say it was nauseating to even look at. Soggy white bread covered in bland beige gravy with shredded chicken inside. The chicken had the consistency as if someone had chewed it up and spit it onto the plate. Weird vibes in the whole place.... wouldn't recommend read more

This is quite the place. A local joint with down home food old cooking. If you're looking for avocado toast and fancy this and that, this place is not for you. If you're looking for the cooking your momma used to make, a greasy spoon with amazingly jolly wait staff and owners that get to know your name, this place is for you. An awesome spot to dine in Toledo, I have a few go to meals. The open faced roast beef is amazing, the whimpy burger with hand cut fries ommmgg and the cheesy potato soup is something from out of this world. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed! So. Don't forget the pie! read more

This has been a personal favorite restaurant for me and I especially love the staff. The staff is so kind and loving I feel like I am family. The food is amazing and never disappoints. I've been there a couple times, and plan to go into the future. The staff do a great job with socially distancing customers and enforcing face masks heavily. Even with the pandemic the experience is the same. And I can't not talk about there amazing pie. Finally i always tell people to go here. keep is up. Love you guys read more

Found out about this place here on yelp! Great choice! Headed from Buffalo to Chicago nice stop in between! Atmosphere was that nice homey comfortable feeling and clean. Service & Food was pretty dang good!! Pie was yummy delicious! read more

I got a half order of biscuits and gravy and a coffee. Biscuit was ice cold and stale. Gravy was not much warmer. Inedible and I'm a fat guy so I'll eat pretty much anything. The server (there since 2016 according to the name badge but I won't put the name out publicly), and this is no exaggeration, was talking with another server the ENTIRE time I was there. Even when taking my order she was shouting back and forth with the other employee. Maybe that's why she never bothered to ask how the horrible food was? Oh, but she did remember to ask if I was putting a tip on the card I used to pay. She managed to fit that in between talking with other employees. The first time I came here the food and service were amazing. I was looking forward to coming here. I'll never be back. Bob Evan's mass produced garbage is better than what I had today. read more

Went on Good Friday. Very crowded,so we sat at the counter. The service was prompt as several servers descended upon us to take our order. My SO ordered the cod (Big mistake) and I ordered the seafood platter (It was pretty good). The food was brought out promptly and while my entree was good, the cod served to my SO clearly smelled way too fishy. She didn't finish it and I don't blame her. Anyway, the food overall was average, the service was okay and we might try it again as the pie that we ordered was the best part of both meals. I'm not certain if I would recommend to others as Toledo has a number of restaurants which have better quality food with more room in which to eat it. read more

Hands down the best homemade pies! I have never been here for lunch or dinner but if you are a pie fanatic looking to fix a craving, this is your spot!! Definitely must try!! read more

Schmucker's tells you exactly how it is right on their sign: Good food. This Toledo gem is among the best dining in the city (and contrary to popular opinion, you can find good food in Toledo if you look hard enough). I have been countless times and now lean towards my favorite every time - the Tuesday homemade beef and noodle special. I'm also a big fan of the chicken noodle soup (same homemade noodles as in the beef and noodle special) and if you're not super hungry the $3 burger does not disappoint! Service is always fast and friendly, their homestyle dinners always make you feel like you're back at mom's for the holidays, and if you finish your meal with a piece of pie you'll be smiling the rest of the day (even if you just have a piece of pie with coffee for breakfast). read more

Just dropped in to pick up a cocoanut cream pie for a friend's birthday. Staff was more interested in discussing the staffing schedule among themselves than talking to me or taking my order. Shared the pie with four friends - no one was impressed. Too much topping that did not taste like real whipped cream. Very little cocoanut in the pie. Disappointed since they gave a good reputation for homemade pies and very good food. read more

Classic, delicious, and memorable experience on the way from New York to Chicago. Hearty homestyle food and neighborly, welcoming feeling thanks to owners and staff who treat each other and customers like family. Loved the original counter stools, telephone booth, malt machine, comfort foods, and pies. If you're on the road, plan a stop here for a happy, meaningful time enjoying American food at its authentic best. read more

A few months ago I stopped here for brunch with a friend after having a few other companions talk it up. It was a small, quaint family owned business with an interesting history that you can read about on their menus. I kept it simple with scrambled eggs and bacon, but it was really good nonetheless. I also got some pie to take home, a slice of peanut butter and a slice of the chocolate chip pecan. The pie is actually a huge part of how the restaurant got its start, but I wouldn't say I was entirely impressed with that aspect of it. That might come as a surprise since most customers seem to love their pie, so take it with a grain of salt. My dessert life has been spoiled as of late because my sister is a pastry chef. Regardless, I enjoyed my experience here and would certainly go back. The service was among the best in the diner business and the breakfast was quite filling. If the opportunity arises I'll give the pie another shot too. read more

Great home cooking. And best pies in the city.

Local favorite! The food is always amazing and they are best known for HOMEMADE PIE Friendly staff and cheap prices are always a great thing. read more

Restaurant was AMAZING!!!! We waited about 10 minutes to get a table. But if not for my knee brace we could have been seated immediately at counter. Everyone was extremely friendly and offered suggestions when we asked. It was a first visit but certainly won't be our last. We had an early dinner here. Just two of us, and while one had a double cheeseburger with their hand cut fries, I had the fish. It was more than enough, but I think I ate only a few of my own fries. We will order differently next time. We had a shared piece of their scutterbotch pie. It was so rich and yummy. Glad I ordered it but next time, I will try a different flavor. Loved everything but their coleslaw. Just didn't have a great match for me personally but loved everything else. The other thing that I was really impressed with was the fact that both employees as well as other customers were very friendly and more polite than some other places and people have been. I was slightly surprised when we entered and saw the shelf filled with Christian books for sale and some of the signs hanging and so forth. I, am Pagan, and wear my pentacle with pride but we have been in some other restaurants and or other places and I was pointed at by parents that stared and gave me the disapproving looks. In fact that very thing happened less than a week prior at Taco bell but at Schmuckers, employees never once "judged me" and neither did any of the customers. They really deserve more than 5 stars. Will bring friends back. Thanks to everyone that was there this past Saturday after 5pm. Blessed Be. read more

I never thought I would rate this place 2 stars. I love Schmuckers. I have been there many times. I took a couple of family members there recently and I had been bragging about the place so they were really excited. One ordered the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with the full course. One ordered the roast beef full course and I ordered the club sandwich. The meatloaf was not good.....at all. The coleslaw was spoiled and the mashed potatoes were flavorless. The roast beef was dry as well. My club sandwich had no mayo on it and was very dry. Our bill was $55 which was crazy with the quality of the food. The soup and pie that we ordered was good, but that was it. The waitress was not friendly or courteous at all....almost rude. My family stated that they will never go back and were upset that they wasted their money. I was embarrassed and don't know if I will go back again. read more

Hollywood could not create a better American diner set nor cast better waitresses. And yes the term waitress better defines the friendly and attentive women. Server is much too arrogant and indifferent. The food is diner food that one hopes to find but rarely does. I regret when in Toledo I frequented Tony Packo's, but those days ended after my first lunch here. I had a hamburger that tasted like ones my mother made so many years ago. I usually pass on french fries as I am a bit spent with fries and cole slaw served as sides with everything in Ohio. My friend told me to get the fries and for the first time I ate every one. I took a slice of the peanut butter chocolate pie with me. It took two attempts to finish it as it was huge, rich and really delicious. The crust did not get soggy even after two days in my refrigerator. It appears there are many regulars that the waitresses treat like kin. Would be nice to belong here. read more

A rarity among classic diners. Great food, made with care. Pleasant atmosphere and terrific service, all at very reasonable prices. Run, do not walk to this place! read more

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This is my third visit there. I love the Whimpy burger, two fresh cooked beef patties with cheese, onions, tomato, and lettuce. Everything I need before I watch the Bulls game! Instead of fries I usually get a side salad with ranch which is delicious... And if I feel like treating myself I get one of their fresh home made pies just to hit the spot. Last time I had a cheesecake and this time I had a blueberry pie. The environment inside is small but cozy and the waitresses are always friendly and smiling. This place is one of Toledo's best kept secrets! read more

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Schmucker's is diner food at its best. I have frequented this establishment for dinner and pie before - both excellent (recommend the meatloaf, and pretty much any pie!), but never for breakfast! As my husband and I do not yet have a "place" for weekend breakfast (we have tried many), we decided to finally give breakfast a try!!! Luckily for me, the Irish Omlette was the special this morning!!! I LOVE Irish Omlettes, and wanted to see if it stacked up to the Mayberry Diner version. It definitely did. It was fabulous. My husband is a huge pancake critic, and said these could be the best pancakes in Toledo! I tried a bite to confirm his findings, and they are indeed delicious. The service was great! I love the ladies that are the waitresses there, they are fun characters! Sitting at the counter is the best :) I gave my five star rating due to the eclectic atmosphere great quality diner food! This is not gourmet, but if you are looking for solid comfort food that fills you to the brim, you are going to the right place! Looks like we found a new breakfast haunt :) read more

Schmuckers is definitely a go to if you're looking for a good slice of pie. Personally i am a sucker for their cherry pie and every week they come out with different weekly pies which can be sometimes really amazing or a let down. The reason i gave 3 stars is because the food itself isn't terrible but it's extremely overpriced for what you're getting. If i had to compare shmuckers to an alternative i would probably say nicks cafe. The flavor is better then nicks but for the price u pay at schmuckers you're better off getting that portion size increased over at nicks for the same Sandwich/fries. read more

It was our first time visiting Schmuckers - but by half-way through the meal, it seemed like our waiter, Jack, was about to become our new best friend. He was friendly and casual, and kept us filled up on drinks. He even filled up two to-go cups of ice tea for the road. I echo everyone else's comments - good food, good pie - but it was the service that made it shine for me. Thanks Jack! read more

If you want chocolate...go to Willy Wonka's Factory...if you want pie....really good pie....Head to Schmuckers! Heck no...she's not fancy, but she doesn't have to be...It's kinda like when you meet this really good looking person and then their partner walks up...they are nothing to look at...so ya wonder...what have they got on the inside? Yep...She is like that. Not fancy surrounding...basic tables, chairs and bar stools...but place a spoonful of pie in that cake hole and all negativity will vanish! LOL There is something magically about ole Schmucker's...you cannot tell someone about it....they have to feel it for themselves. It is special. read more

I've driven by this place many times but never stopped in. It's a small diner that doesn't appear to be much from the outside but has pretty decent food at a good price. I love the homemade fries. The strawberry lemonade is super sweet! I was too full after my meal to try one of their pies but my friend bought one pie to take home and it looked amazing! I definitely need to go back to taste test the pies! read more

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Just pulling up, I fell in love. As old school as it gets, and great food and service. Chicken and gravy over biscuits with a side of potatoes? Yep. Burgers? Yep. Meatloaf? Yes, absolutely. But the PIE. Oh, the pie. So much pie, so many limited hours. We were there a little late, after 9, so my pie choices (all 3) were out. It's small, and was packed on a Saturday night. Their old phone booth where they take take-out orders is a great touch, but really, the diner atmosphere is just solid. Food is made fresh, and it doesn't overdo it on the grease. Portions were huge even for my appetite, and prices are excellent. Please don't stop in before me so they still have my pie. :) I will be back, and I'll drive just for Pie. read more

It was very,very good. Even though it was busy,the service was quick. One person got chicken tenders,another got chicken and biscuit. She got lunch size and she could barely hold it up. Another got a perch sandwich,and another a cheeseburger. I got the mac 'n' cheese and it was DELICIOUS! the sign outside fits perfectly! read more

Schmucker's - The sign says it all! - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

A local diner (original to its 50 + year existence). Food was good basic sandwiches, huge fresh greens salads. Pie selection was huge and the ones we had were good. Staff and locals were great! We were greeted by a local family waiting in line with us. Talked to other customers who were very friendly. Wait staff were very busy and friendly. A big thank you to the customers who paid our bill. When I and my 3 sisters (all of us retired) asked for our bill, she said another table had paid! What wonderful people in Toledo! read more

Seriously amazing pie. My friend and I made a pitstop here while passing through Toledo on a cross-country road trip, and ended up having two huge slices of pie a la mode. Their strawberry-related pies are seasonal, so be warned that a small portion of their menu will be unavailable if you go in the wintertime as we did. Nonetheless, Schmucker's had the best crumb-top apple pie and crumb-top rhubarb pie that we'd each ever had. The waitress was friendly and very helpful with recommendations as well, and the diner has a bright, homey look and feel that made us feel like we were getting a warm hug away from the cold, snowy night. While we didn't order any actual food, suffice it to say that we did not feel at all like we had missed out on anything that night by subsisting on Schmucker's pies alone, and we'd do it just the same if ever we find ourselves in Toledo again! read more

What an awesome find! Stick to your ribs home cooking and amazing pie! Everytime we come to town we have to stop at Smuckers at least once. It's a new family favorite. read more

Comfort food at its best. I had the Dagwood, my husband had the roast beef sandwich and the kids both had the chicken and biscuits. All excellent. I also had the chocolate peanut butter pie and it was amazing. Basically you can't go wrong with anything on the menu that has the "Schmucker's Good Food" sign marked next to it. The young man who waited on us was very courteous. Hope to have a reason to come back and visit again. read more

I used to go to this place when i was a kid. Since moving to a city with many great restaurants and types of food (Phoenix), I had forgot how good Schmucker's traditional diner food is. Of course the pie is awesome, but so is most of the food. And the little touches of Americana like the restaurant's phone being located in the old phone booth add to the feeling of nostalgia. Just wish they were open on Sundays. read more

Since this is one of the few places we have gone "out" to eat with covid abound, I was reminded why we get to go or cook at home. The dated inside made us nervous enough & to see employees not properly wearing their masks was more incentive to not try to eat out. The burger-meh---nothing to brag on. The meatloaf---not a whole lot of spice. Same with the other items--fries, etc. I will also agree---we got our food ordered & delivered but that was about all we saw of our waiter. Not once a, hows the meal-need anything? And with the small size of this place, it's hard to do that. The other person in our party liked the pie but that was the sum of it all. As another reviewer mentioned, it's a Toledo thing-but not a good tasting, classic diner. And oh yeah, pricey for what you get, on certain items. Just was disappointed after all the good reviews. Drat :( read more

The best butterscotch pie I have ever tasted, besides my NC-born grandmother! It is decadent and wonderful!

After an early morning meeting was cancelled I had some spare time and a growling stomach so I decided to check out Schucker's, it being a Toledo legend and all. The neon sign by the road flashing "GOOD FOOD" and the squatty white brick box of a building (fairly common for diners that sprung up in the middle of the last century, it seems) had me expecting sheer retro goodness as I walked in the door. Ordered the "Rise & Shine," eggs, sausage, and pancakes, and found myself treated to sheer mediocrity. I got my eggs scrambled and they were on the dry side. Sausage wasn't bad flavorwise but soooo greasy--the words "seasoned fatstick" popped into my head as I finished the first. Pancakes were a little rubbery. I've had worse, but I'm not going to rush back. read more

Awesome traditional diner. It is like time stood still. It's not big, probably about 4 booths, maybe 8 tables and the counter seating. I was amazed at the number of people working, I counted 10, on this Friday evening. All seemed to really enjoy working there. The food is traditional diner fare, we got burgers and onion rings, then some pie, (their list of pies is extensive). If you are a food snob, this is not the place for you. If you like traditional diner food, you will love this place. We were just visiting the area, but if we were to return, we would certainly eat at Schmuckers again. read more

Breakfast lunch or dinner, never have I been disappointed. Might I suggest the train wreck for breakfast, whippy burger for lunch and hot roast beef and mashed potatoes for dinner. You won't have room for pie so take a slice or a whole pie home. read more

A local joint for breakfast, good ambiance, very nice pan cakes (blueberry) and sausage patties are awesome! If you ever travel through Toledo, or even if you're local, I highly recommend this place! read more

Pies to cry and die for. Order for the holidays and tell everyone you made it- Aunt Flo will never know. Home cut fries like mom made. Keep it local and get a real double (thin patty) loaded burger for less than Big Mac. Classic Diner fare served up with a smile in a vintage diner atmosphere. read more

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I stopped by with a group of friends after a visit to the Botanical Gardens. I'm upset with myself that I haven't been here before. The restaurant was packed - we were there for almost two hours enjoying our lunch and even though it was way past the "lunch rush", people were still waiting to get in and seated. I had the "Wimpy Platter" - double cheeseburger with REAL fries. It wasn't too big and the price was right. My friends opted for meals varied such as the roast beef, grilled cheese, and fish sandwich. All were happy with their meals. And then came the pies. I needed a nap after lunch. I had the chocolate peanut butter pie. About halfway through - I had my fill, but finished it. Open M-Sa 5a-11pm, Closed on Sundays read more

Had to check this place out after reading some reviews on here... Lunchtime - was very busy. Not an open table during our visit (12-1). Despite that, service was fast and friendly. Food was solid, as hoped. I had the Hot Beef Platter, and was not disappointed. Kids also enjoyed their meals. Took home a coconut cream pie for later, and it was very tasty. Not quite at the level for a DDD recommendation, but a little gem of a spot. Looks like the folks in Toledo know what they've got at Schmucker's. read more