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Al Smiths place is a local breakfast joint that has been feeding Toledo for years. Theyre known for their sweets, which we were lucky enough to try. T…
Brittany Puller
Al Smith’s Place
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Had dinner there last evening. Excellent service as always. However, the food has not been up to par since reopening after the fire. My wife could not…
Tony Sadlier
Al Smith’s Place
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Reopened This Week!. We're on our way there now; will report later.Mid afternoon on a Friday; still busy during most restaurants' down time. We ordere…
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Al Smith’s Place
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5 Reviews on “Al Smith’s Place”
Al Smiths place is a local breakfast joint that has been feeding Toledo for years. Theyre known for their sweets, which we were lucky enough to try. To start, I had the BLT Benedict (minus the bacon) and my brother had the pulled pork Benny skilled, which consisted of pulled pork over potatoes and sunny side up eggs, smothered in barbecue sauce alongside a biscuit. He absolutely loved his meal, finding the biscuit to be the best, yet most surprising, part of his meal. It was flaky and baked fresh. However, mine seemed far less appetizing than his. The spinach and tomato on my benedict was good, but my eggs werent. They were not seasoned at all, and soon after eating them, I fell sick. The home fries werent seasoned either (and they lacked much flavor). It was one hit and one miss. However, we had a slice of bread pudding before we went, which was absolutely fantastic. It was warm and decadent in a cinnamon syrup, the bread pudding filled with flavor and moisture. I would definitely come back for dessert, though Id have to think wisely about my breakfast choice.
Had dinner there last evening. Excellent service as always. However, the food has not been up to par since reopening after the fire. My wife could not eat her cheddar broccoli soup or her breaded shrimp, my beef liver was like shoe leather. It was our last visit. Used to be a good food place but quality ha gone down to the unacceptable level.
Reopened This Week!. We’re on our way there now; will report later.Mid afternoon on a Friday; still busy during most restaurants’ down time. We ordered sandwiches and salads. The Reuben was excellent for the price, as was the cheeseburger. The kid who ordered the grilled cheese and soup, usually a fussy eater, wanted another. Several salads, all fresh, though standard dressings. Several around us had ordered roast beef and meatloaf dinners; raves all around..Being Lent, we stayed clear of the pies; will have to try them another time. They are in display case and look luscious.This is a family place, not fine dining. Prices are appropriate for the type. The service was very good. Of course it’s clean; still has that ‘new’ smell and look to it. Parking on a snowy afternoon was difficult at best. Workers a few doors down took up several needed spaces, the business next door has 2 ‘reserved’ spaces. These glitches made for sketchy walks, especially for the elderly and especially for a snowy day in an inadequately plowed lot. One lady with a walker would have fallen if not for her grandson.All in all, a good experience. We’ll be returning. It’s consistent, convenient and compares favorably with those searching for something a step above fast food.
Al Smith’s never disapoints! The food is always good and the service is amazing
Old Reliable Comfort Food. Al Smith’s is a real throwback to the Day of the Diner. The clientele of regulars enjoys hearty portions of everything that is standard American comfort food. They specialize in pie, which I have, regrettably, never tried because the food portions are generous. I like the onion rings and chili mac, soups and chili, fish sandwiches. We eat there at least twice a month. Every day features about a dozen specials in addition to the expansive menu. I suspect such a small place can offer this huge variety because they ladle many items out of cans or freezer boxes: one example would be the bright greenish-yellow gravy that accompanies chicken and turkey dishes. The fluorescent lighting interacts in such a way to make that particular entree look like chemical space food; I am surprised they serve it. Lots of older people, and on many occasions you can see parties of Ohio Amish who’ve come in to town. Try not to get seated in booths along the north wall (to the far right, as you come in). There is a spacing problem with those booths and I often see people sandwiched in with their bellies pressed against the tabletop. I myself have found my chest resting resting upon the table surface — perhaps the manager should start from one end and realign all those tables.