Local businesses in Toledo, Ohio, add color, flavor, and personality to our city! From cozy coffee spots to one-of-a-kind shops, they keep our neighborhoods buzzing with energy and charm. When you shop or dine local, you’re not just grabbing a meal or finding the perfect gift—you’re helping friends and neighbors thrive, boosting the local economy, and keeping Toledo’s unique spirit alive. Every purchase is a little high-five to the community we love! Effler Schmitt Co. is proud to support and partner with local businesses, celebrating the people and places that make our area such a special place to call home.
Toledo’s Local Love: 6 Spots You’ve Just Got to Try
One of the best parts of life in Toledo? You’re never far from incredible eats, amazing drinks, and shops bursting with local pride. These aren’t just businesses—they’re part of our story, the places we bring friends, and the spots we brag about to out-of-towners. Here’s your go-to list, complete with the kind of tips only locals spill.
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Note from the owner:
Our goal is to share good times, amazing drinks, and a space that fosters community, invites collaboration, and celebrates craft coffee.
In addition to a menu of specialty coffee drinks, we also offer teas, matcha, 100% fruit smoothies, kombucha, beer, wine, and more! Fresh casual sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and salads are available for breakfast and lunch, featuring a number of plant based options as well as bakery items.
🍵 SIP
SIP serves up exclusive drinks perfect for any time of day! Need a pick-me-up? Stop in for a fresh coffee and breakfast. Craving something different? Try one of their other tasty options, from a refreshing strawberry açaí lemonade to a decadent frozen hot chocolate.
🌭 Tony Packo’s Café
A Toledo legend since 1932, famous for Hungarian hot dogs, hearty chili, and walls of celebrity-signed hot dog buns. It’s comfort food and local history rolled into one.
Insider Tip: Order the hot dog AND the chili—you’ll thank us later.
🥙 The Beirut
Authentic Lebanese flavors, the warmest welcome in town, and a menu that will have you licking the last bit of hummus off your fork. This is love on a plate.
Insider Tip: Don’t skip the tabbouleh—it’s the freshest bite in the city.
🍺 The Oliver House / Maumee Bay Brewing Co.
A historic building serving up award-winning craft beer and bold, hearty food. Every corner has a story, and every pint feels like a little taste of Toledo pride.
Insider Tip: Try the Buckeye Beer—it’s practically a local handshake.
👕 Jūpmode
Note from the owner:
Our team of custom screen-printing and embroidery experts is ready to serve you, creating branded products that you’ll be thrilled to showcase or distribute. We offer the opportunity to incorporate your logo or design onto a wide range of apparel and promotional items. Whether it’s unbelievably comfortable and perfectly fitting t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, stickers, bags, or any other item you can imagine, we’ve got you covered. There are no limits to what we can customize for you!
P.S.- A portion of every purchase from our Metroparks Toledo collection helps fund conservation efforts to protect our region’s incredible parks and green spaces.