It's a shame you can only give 5 stars... This was one of the best meals of my life. Just to put it in perspective I eat out way too often and consider myself a foodie. Going out for great food, wine, and bourbon is literally my favorite past time. We started off with a cocktail. I had a bourbon sour/egg white sort of thing, and my friend had some delicious lemon cello concoction. For starters we had the "Gods butter" with was a bone split in 2 to unveil the marrow goodness to spread on duck fat toast points.... Ummmmm so amazing then Emily, our server, offered us a bourbon shot to pour down the inside of the bone to flush the remaining marrow and flavor into our mouths. Next, we had the shrimp scampi; large shrimp cooked perfectly, a little lemony and a little spicy in a good way. Maybe a little spicy for some but we loved it...served with more duck fat toast points. We debated getting just one entree to split after that because we both were already pretty content and then we both decided that if we ordered 2 entree's we would get to taste more. I don't usually order chicken dishes at restaurants, but this chicken dish with mushroom truffle, rainbow, chard and coffee dusted carrots was to die for. I'm not a salmon fan and this was by far the best salmon I've ever had. It stands out for its perfect crust on one side and the salmon literally melting away with each bite. What kind of sorcery is this?! The red wine selection was perfect! We finished with a scoop of bourbon brown sugar ice cream. Ohhhhh! And Emily was amazing! Restaurant people are my people and she was such a fun part of our experience when she'd come by but gave us our time too. She was proud of the restaurant and the chef and working there. She navigated our experience perfectly. I will mention this place wasn't inexpensive but we didn't question the price at all because everything we had was on another level. I would never have though of finding this gem in Ft. Wayne Indiana and whenever I'm in the area I will definitely be making a reservation. Lastly, reservations were simple on "Resy" They were packed but still managed to get us in. read more

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The BEST quality food, service, and atmosphere in Fort Wayne! It will always be a favorite!

AWESOME service and niced atmosphere. Nice murals, nice real wood tables, and even nice tin serving cups for water! The farm to fresh OJ was decent, but the pot pie to be honest was underwhelming as it's not really a pot pie all baked together, just a biscuit on top of a soupy concoction of what's in a typical pot pie, IN A CUP. It was alright but not my cup of pot pie! Okay, and not anything bad tho just not a great pot pie to me. Tho I get out, A LOT more than an average person, so I've had great and not so great pot pies. The best being Pie Boss in Aurora Illinois, South African Johannesburg style that is oh so grand. read more

We came in early on a Sunday, so must've beat the crowd. We had reservations anyway, though - which I would recommend as it started getting busy while we were there. The service was excellent and attentive. We were well taken care of. The space was open and trendy with plenty of room in between tables. There is outdoor seating available but it was a little chilly and I appreciated an indoor seat for breakfast. I ordered the tacos with a creamsicle drink and my partner had the pot pie with the Bloody Mary. I had a bite of his pot pie and it was great, but the tacos were some of the best I ever had. The flavor was incredible as is, but the house made hot sauce made it epic! There was so much filling inside I had to eat about half out with my fork before eating it like a taco. That said, I also was only able to eat two of three before I was so stuffed. The drink was great as well - not too sweet, but sweet enough to take care of my sweet tooth. Will definitely be back again if in the area. read more

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What an amazing experience! The food was beyond flavorful, the atmosphere chill and the server, Christian, was impeccable. Got the Jerk Pork chop, perfectly done. The deviled eggs are not your grandmothers, because she don't know how to make them this good. Highly recommended!! read more

The food was fantastic. The price was a little high compared to my normal budget, but I would absolutely go back. I don't think that I can afford to be a frequent flyer though. read more

We had an really nice night out starting with dinner. We were going to see a show at the Embassy so we wanted to eat at a place nearby. There is parking right next to Tolon and it costs $5 for hours. Upon entering you will notice that the restaurant is quaint, it is only one room (that I saw) but it is welcoming. We were a part of a party of 6. Everyone really liked their drinks. My husband said that his old fashion was the best he ever had. and another friend that was with us had commented that her amaretto sour was the best she had tasted. I had the June side car, it was lemony and refreshing. For appetizers we had the cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and deviled eggs. All of them were delicious but I really liked the sauce that the cauliflower was in. All the appetizers had a little kick to the sauce but I love spicy foods so it didn't bother me. A couple of people said it was too spicy for them but they enjoyed a small bite and a lot more of their drinks. Everyone really enjoyed their main dish. Three people ordered the king salmon, it was a generous portion and everyone finished their meals. I had a bite of my husbands salmon and it was cooked perfect and the ingredients they spread on top and underneath made usually bland salmon tasty. I had the duck and it was moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. The rice that it came with was aromatic and fluffy. The duck came with sausage and that went great with the rice too. We were really impressed with all the flavors of our meals. I can't wait to go again. read more

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This place is GREAT! Comfortable yet cozy, and the shrimp I added to my pasta were cooked to perfection. I went here for dinner with my family and in-laws. The food was amazing. Our server, Rachael was a delight, she was so helpful with us and in working with my kids to make sure they had what they needed. If I lived in Fort Wayne, I would be raving about this to all my friends, but since I don't, I'm leaving this review. Great job Tolon team! read more

The best food in town! We had the famous deviled eggs and pork belly appetizers- I would not eat them again until they were cooked the same way. I had pork chop and my husband ordered the steak frites. Both dishes were uniquely delicious. The service was quick enough for a place like Tolon. We also had a great time trying the cocktails. This was our first time and we were celebrating our boss's wedding. We had the chocolate cake that was light and yum- perfect ending to the night. The ambiance was friendly, and we were pleasantly surprised that Ft. Wayne has this gem in the downtown area! We can't wait to bring friends and family over to show off. read more

Food was great. I would say they are a bit on the pricey side for what you get, but the food was good. I had the chillquiles (could have used a bit more onion) and my fiancé had the spicy chicken and waffles. Not really that spicy so don't let that scare you away from ordering it. The reason for 3 stars and not 4 is because the hostess was pretty rude to us. I'm guessing she just woke up on the wrong side of the bed, but I almost suggested going somewhere else. Then service once seated seemed pretty slow. read more

I stopped in for dinner on a business trip... food and service were both outstanding! Will definitely be back! read more

Tolon - Outstanding Ribeye cooked perfect! - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hey so I just want to say: I admire what y'all are trying to do - local ingredients, elevated, distinctive space. But there's a lot of issues here: our meal was hideously overpriced, for one. $250 for two people, and we ordered maybe 3 cocktails between us. I ordered the lamb ragu, which was underspiced, watery, and served with zero care. A big wet slop of pasta. The scallops my wife got were very nicely prepared, but she had to add asparagus in order to make the dish complete from a flavor standpoint. The dish would've been underflavored without the asparagus. You shouldn't as the customer have to add something to a dish to complete it. And that dovetails with the other more irritating issue: the upselling was absolutely hideous, and nonsensical. I was asked whether I wanted to add blackened shrimp to my lamb pasta. Seriously? Then she asked if my wife wanted blackened shrimp *on her scallops.* Are you insane? I understand trying to push certain items but they need to make sense, and you can't be that aggressive about it. I felt like I was at a used car dealership. The dessert was inedible: sickly sweet strawberry sorbet. I left almost all of it on the plate and our server said nothing. This was a meal we were so excited about, and we left the place irritated and feeling like we had been fleeced. I want nothing more than a Michelin starred restaurant in NE Indiana. But this just isn't there yet. read more

Service was good and we were glad to have had a reservation early. Kale salad was the best of everything we had! Deviled eggs were also good as was the pork chops. Cassoulet was very rich and not much in the way of beans! The duck breast was tasty but I wasn't a fan of the sausage. More beans and no sausage, please! Ribeye was pricey but fabulous. We will be back... read more

Still an excellent dining experience. This trip I tried the Korean BBQ wings and watermelon salad. Both were delicious! The wings are almost enough for a meal in themselves as a first. I think there were six full wings. The sauce was delicious. It was baked on nicely and had a bit of a kick. The peanut accents were nice. The watermelon salad was very refreshing! read more

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excellent at atmosphere and food was exceptional. tried here for restaurant week and it was not disappointing

I was in town visiting a friend and she took me here for brunch. Three words: Best. Poutine. EVER. You must order the poutine, made with potatoes fried in duck fat, sausage gravy, some kind of awesome cheese sauce, and two fried eggs on top. Everything is farm-to-table, and I love that concept. My friend and I got the burger and I'll admit, it wasn't my favorite. It was a little dry but maybe that's because it was a lean cut of meat. There was also a hair in my salad. I was so impressed by the taste of everything, though, that I looked past it. Service was great and I would definitely go back! read more

Tolon - Poutine! - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

We had the best time. My husband and I will be moving to Fort Wayne and were there touring the city and getting a feel for it. We stopped in Saturday night and did dinner start to finish. My husband ordered an old fashioned and I had a glass of Prosecco. We had the duck fat frites, and when I say I would and could bathe in basil aoli I mean it. They were incredible. We then ordered the scallops and lamb pasta and everything was cooked impeccably. It was absolutely delicious. We split the strawberry pretzel cheesecake for dessert and it was the perfect balance of salty sweet and creamy. We love that the menu changes seasonally and we can't wait to go back in the fall! read more

Cute little farm to table restaurant in downtown Fort Wayne. We tried the Blackened Shrimp for a starter, and had the noodle bowl and pork chop entrees. The food was so flavorful with every bite and seasoned great. The meat was cooked to order perfectly. We ordered two cocktails off the menu, and both of them were very strong and worth every dollar (seasonal G&T and jungle bird). The staff was great and the restaurant was very clean. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that while the food tasted great we were not blown away by it for the price. We will 100% be coming back and plan on trying the Ribeye though since that was recommended to us. read more

Tolon - Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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We stopped here for the first time when we were on our way to a concert at Foellinger. It was a little tough to find a place to park when we got there as it seems the whole street and surrounding area is under construction and there were fences up everywhere. I am sure their business has been disrupted quite a bit. We were greeted as we walked in and seated. Our waitress, Elise, came to our table to take our drink order. She was very pleasant. I ordered the Indiana Peach cocktail and my mom ordered the Blackstreet cocktail. Both were good but neither one wowed us. Elise also brought out the wrong drink to me, I think an Indiana cider, she apologized and brought the correct one. We started our meal with the VERY SHARABLE order of Duck Fat Frites with basil aioli, if you get nothing else ----get this!!! Oh my so good, crunchy exterior, soft inside, and the most flavorful aioli I have ever had in their basil aioli. We had informed Elise that we were splitting everything so next she brought out picnic broccoli salad already split in two plates, love that. Broccoli salad was good but didn't knock my socks off. We then shared the duck breast with duck fat fried rice and veggies with a ginger vinaigrette and sweet chile garlic sauce. Mom didn't care for the duck, thought it was too fatty. I agreed but ate every bit of my share. I sure could eat platefuls of the duck fat fried rice though. We both decided to order dessert. I got the chocolate layer cake and mom got the wildflower honey cheesecake. I also ordered a scoop of their housemade bourbon & brown sugar ice cream. Desserts were excellent. My fave was the ice cream as the brown sugar really came through and it was silky smooth. We also had coffee from a French press with our dessert, so tasty. We will definitely be back. We left there stuffed and so happy! read more

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The food, atmosphere, and service was great! We were in town for a high school event and found this place on Yelp. Very happy with our choice!!! read more

Tolon - Duck Fat Frites - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Wow! I mean shut the front door WOW! Such an amazing place. Food is farm to table fresh. Well thought out dishes. Service was super friendly, warm and cozy atmosphere. Drinks were spot on, sooo good. Details: Server: Jackie Drinks-stone fruit vodka with seltzer. Vodka, seltzer and fresh peach purée App: shared the watermelon/cucumber salad. Refreshing and light Entrees: Organic chicken. Melted in the mouth goodness. Double cheeseburger smash patty and fresh cut frites. Piled high! Dessert: peach cheesecake with pretzel crust. Now we must walk...walk...walk it off. Definitely a spot to try, thanks to others for posting so we were able to find. read more

What is not too love except for the parking to get there. Lol Good luck trying to get past the Apps, it's all delightful so just go with it, you can go wrong. Even the drinks and servers are great. I suggest making reservations regardless of day. read more

Bro set up mom and I for Mother's Day. First time here and take out. All was great. Phone in order and went earlier to imbibe something local. Make it a cheeseburger did the trick. Take out needed a little warming at home but all was great. Scallops like butta! And that potato crawfish side was awesome. Mom loved the ribeye with porcini mushroom butter and potatoes. Since it's fartto table, don't expect the exact same dishes every time. Can't wait to go back again for more! read more

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We have only been to Tolon for the Sunday brunch. We tend to default to the Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles, sharing that and the burger. The service is always great and they make a decent old fashioned. Update: we've ventured to other menu items. Fried Rice: unless you're into mushroom, I'd skip it. The flavor was great but there were too many mushrooms, imo. Steak & Eggs: I wasn't a huge fan. Noting bad, but nothing amazing (except for the fries.) However, two of my friends got this and absolutely loved it. Steak tacos - Bomb! I've gotten them twice and would get them again and again! read more

Our dinner at Tolon was incredible. The staff was personable, knowledgeable, and attentive. But the food was unreal. The duck fat frites were our favorite, but even what I thought would be a basic chicken dish ended up being beyond delicious. I would highly recommend! read more

Tolon - Duck fat frites - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fantastic food, atmosphere, & service! On the pricier side, but definitely worth it for the quality. Their menu changes based on what's in season and is always delicious with lots of options. Love this place! read more

Farm to fork experience with fresh food you can taste. Fun cocktails with friendly service. Worth going on a date night. Kind of pricey for smaller portions, but everything is presented nicely and with much thought. read more

I was a bit disappointed to be honest. I was excited to try the ribeye once I saw my two favorite words- foie gras and bone marrow. The first steak was wayyyy over cooked to my liking. It came out medium- medium well and I had asked for it medium rare. Second time, it came out rare which I could do as I didn't want to send it back- I feel bad... half way through it was medium- medium well. Left side was rare- right side was medium/medium well. I let my server know just to inform her something is off. She mentioned it's a larger cut so it happens.... However... knowing a thing or two in the kitchen.. when there's inconsistency in the temperature- especially that drastic - the stovetop temperature is uneven. Maybe didn't realize one side was off? Overall... I was sad with my dinner but 3 stars for the great drinks and the friendly server. read more

Great meal and great service! My wife and I had dinner here on a Saturday night. The restaurant was busy, but everything was still great! We shared the fondue to start and we both really liked it. The flavor was great and it had just a little bit of heat. The only criticism is it could be a little bit thicker. We each had the steak frites for our entree. This is one of the best steaks you will ever have. Everything about this dish was top notch! The ribeyes were cooked perfectly, the sauce was very rich, the butter added a great flavor, and once you start eating the fries you can't stop. To end the meal we shared the caramel apple bread pudding. It had very well balanced flavors and was the perfect ending to a great meal. Last, our server was great! Start to finish she did a great job - very friendly and took good care of us. Tolon is one of the better restaurants in town and I always enjoy dining here. read more

I love this place I should type this a thousand times..seriously!, farm to table deliciousness!!!

I really wanted to like Tolon. The concept and menu sounded delicious, but in the end poor execution left me wanting. We went for brunch and left quite disappointed. We each ordered a Bloody Mary to drink and some of the biscuits everyone seemed to be raving about. For entrées I had the shrimp and grits and my wife the chicken & waffles. I love all manner of Bloody Mary, but made it about halfway through this one before I had to throw in the towel. Each sip was just a mouthful of horseradish finished with watered down tomato juice. I didn't get any other flavors, including the spirit. I typically love a horseradish heavy Bloody Mary and I have sampled tons of house Bloody mixes that were amazing. This just missed the mark entirely. With no other flavor to offset the horseradish and the house mix being nothing more than flavorless tomatoes run through a juicer it was ultimately undrinkable. The biscuits were honestly the only part of the visit that demonstrated any culinary aptitude whatsoever. Dense, flavorful, appropriately seasoned and baked to perfection. I can see why these are the big take away for so many patrons. However, even on this plate the house made berry bourbon jam was a disappointment. Not a jam at all, just a runny syrup with a few macerated berries. My shrimp and grits were as inedible as my Bloody was undrinkable. Blackened shrimp fell victim to what happens to many blackened dishes prepared by anything other than a chef with a lot of experience in the style. Just a mouthful of black pepper and old bay. Barely even picked up any shrimp flavor on the back end. Offset this with grits and andouille so salty that I'm pretty sure they altered my serum osmolality. I ate maybe 5 bites before calling it. Wife's chicken was similarly problematic. While the texture of the breading was close to that of a good Nashville hot chicken, the flavor was nothing but a mouthful of black pepper. At this point I'm seeing a trend in this kitchen . I have often been accused of liking food too spicy, and I enjoy all manner of strong flavors. So for me to have these complaints... It wasn't that anything was too spicy or strong, the flavors were just wrong. Bottom line: we ultimately spent a lot of money on food that just wasn't prepared well and didn't taste good. Our server, after over emphasizing the farm to table shtick to the point of tedium, failed to recognize that there was a bunch of picked over food on the table which clearly had not been enjoyed. When a table asks for the check and they have barely touched their meals you might want to investigate beyond the fact that they do not want boxes for any of it. 2 stars for effort. I reserve 1 star for full on calamity or complete lack of customer service, but I really cannot imagine being enticed to return to Tolon. Especially with delicious options like Nawa & Mercado right across the street. P.S. Any establishment with negative reviews which mention the owner by name, confirmed by the owner's argumentative and unprofessional replies should be a HUGE red flag to anyone with half a brain. At this point I'm just thankful we didn't encounter Nicky during our visit! read more

Very small space. I visited in March. I sat at the bar by myself, the bartenders were very nice and were very help in recommendations. For my meal I had the bison bolognese. It was a lot more than I thought it was going to be. I would recommend not getting the pasta option lol. read more

Tolon - Bison Bolognese with goat cheese - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Food was delicious I had the kale salad and my friend ordered a few appetizers/sides. The food was good,service in the bar was excellent & ambiance was great. I recommend dressing up a smidge but if not casual would be fine. read more

Taking my Valentine out for dinner. Highly recommend. Food was amazing and the service from Rachel was top notch. The art work on the wall is from Ricco Diamante The "gods butter" roasted bone marrow was amazing. We both had the lobster bisque soup. I ordered the pork chop and Stacy got the scallops. It was all soooooo fresh and amazing. And of course the s'mores dessert. read more

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Farm to table restaurant that does not disappoint. The steak tacos were delicious and super filling, a little egg salad and potatoes made it perfect for brunch. The fried rice had amazing flavor. The coffee is in a French press. read more

Tolon - Fried rice - New American Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Tolon is an absolute gem of a restaurant, further proof that the restaurant scene in Fort Wayne is on the rise. Nestled in the up and coming downtown sector near the rivers; Tolon is upscale, though unpretentious. Decorated in festive, yet tasteful Holiday decor, Tolon feels warm and cozy. We were greeted by cheerful hosts and the chef himself checked in on our table periodically. It is evident that Matt, the founder and head chef at Tolon, is passionate about his Farm to table restaurant concept. We began with the cheese and charcuterie plate. It was generously sized and more than enough for the five of us to enjoy. I particularly liked the Brie paired with the "hot honey" it had a nice zip without being overwhelmingly spiced. The others in my group raved about the unique charcuterie and bourbon smoked pecans. The duck fat fries were delectable and abundant in size. They were served with the most incredible basil aioli. Smooth, creamy aioli tasted prominently of fresh basil and I was told that it was made with special duck eggs. I loved this sauce so much that I proceeded to put it on everything I ordered! The Kale and Brussel Sprout Caesar salad was also delicious. I enjoyed the addition of hazelnut pieces and local Asiago cheese alike. The kale was flavorful without being overly bitter. The salad was large, and could be easily split. The whipped cauliflower was among the best cauliflower dishes I've ever tried. Buttery, smooth and topped with cheese, breadcrumbs and scallions. As someone who is typically trepidatious of cauliflower, I was blown away by the tastiness of this side dish. The Mac and cheese was rich, creamy and delectable. Al dente in preparation, orchiette (little ear shaped) noodles were drenched in thick brie sauce. My mom raved about her Chicken and dumplings entree. The Parisian gnocchi looked particularly nice. She noted that they were fluffy and not overly dense. The chicken was tender and cooked to perfection. Rachel ordered the cheeseburger. The portion of the burger and fries was outrageous. This dish could be easily split. The basil aioli accompanied this burger and she seemed thrilled with the flavor and preparation of the beef. Bill enjoyed the Bison strip which was served atop a creamy bed of whipped cauliflower. He loved this dish. We ended the evening by sampling some of the homemade ice creams on the dessert menu. I especially enjoyed the Maple Sugar Cereal Milk ice cream. It had a mild saltiness that perfectly balanced the sweetness of the ice cream. I also enjoyed the toasted marshmallow ice cream. It tasted exactly of a delicious campfire marshmallow. In true Italian style I enjoyed the ice cream with a shot of Amaretto. We all enjoyed every aspect of our delicious meal at Tolon last night. Thank you Matt for sharing your passion and expert cooking skills with us. Our waitress, Kiersten was attentive and patient. Tolon is one of my new favorite establishments in Fort Wayne. read more

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It has a little bit of everything. I had ribeye, not prime but cooked correctly m/r. Fries are tasty. Cocktails outstanding. Prices are not inexpensive but seems to be right for this style lounge-y vibe restaurant. 7/10. read more

Tolon is a culinary delight! Amazing food, drinks, and staff! Nothing compares in Fort Wayne!

Went here after a work conference and my work rented out the place for us to have dinner. Open bar tab, the drinks I had were strong but good! My food was also very delectable. I had a great time here! I want to come back and try more of the menu. read more

GREAT farm to table restaurant staffed by friendly people and driven by an inventive kitchen! With the amount of work I do in the area around Fort Wayne, I have now eaten at several highly rated venues around town. I have no idea, however, why I've waited so long to eat at Tolon?! ---bbq pork belly | "bourbonyaki" glaze | watermelon | gochujang vinaigrette | herb salad--- I started with the BBQ Pork Belly almost curious how this combination of flavors would play out. I was not disappointed. THIS is a great dish! I'm a huge fan of gochujang and I loved the heat and the sweet crunch of watermelon. ---steak frites |new york strip steak | duck fat frites | bone marrow demi | tolon butter--- After the flavor-splosion of the BBQ Pork Belly, this dish wasn't as powerful as my palate needed it to be, but it was still delicious. I was prepared for the bone marrow sauce to bring the saltiness demi glace typically provides, however, it was surprisingly light. Thankfully Tolon provides a smart little salt cup with wooden ladle which I used liberally on the steak. The duck fat fries were a solid addition. I asked for the aioli everyone raves about only to find it a rather strange pairing. ---blueberry sorbet--- I would much rather drink my dessert than purchase anything sweet to conclude a typical meal, so I reluctantly glanced at the dessert menu my waiter dropped off. I'm always a fan of sorbet and I found myself ordering the flavor of the evening (see picture). It was the perfect ending to an exciting meal. --brussel sprouts-- *Fall 2018 Menu YUM! Great combination of chilies, fish sauce, and sweetness with the charred/fried sprouts. You could eat a plate of this by yourself! --duck breast-- *Fall 2018 Menu Uninspired. The duck itself was tasty and cooked to my preference, but the tasteless puree below + the unseasoned hash did nothing to add levels of flavor. Surprisingly the first meal I've not enjoyed. --pomegranate & sumac sorbet-- *Fall 2018 Menu Upgraded to two scoops for $8. Much more reasonable for the price. #yum I will most definitely be returning to Tolon in the future to try some of the other imaginative combinations Chef Nolot & Trabel dream up. I highly recommend you do as well! read more

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