Diana S.'s Profile

Lazeez just opened this week, but if their quality remains high and their speed improves, they'll be around for quite a while.

I ordered the mojadara -- a Middle Eastern dish I'd never tried before -- and the cashier asked if I wanted the platter or the smaller size, which wasn't listed on the menu. I was glad he did, because I wasn't really interested in the platter. I padded out my lunch with a small order of grape leaves and a glass of water, and only spent $7.50 after tip.

The prep area is in full view of the waiting customers, so you can see that everything is clean and well-kept. They were short a cashier the day I visited, so the service was a bit slow due to one of the kitchen staff having to man the register, but the food was worth the wait!

Apart from the slow service (which will be remedied, I'm sure), my only other complaint is that I found the grape leaves to be a bit dry. Nothing a side of yogurt couldn't fix, though. Looking forward to my next visit -- which will be soon.

I was so excited when I saw that this location had opened, since it's so much closer to me than San Marcos' downtown location. There are some differences I've noticed, although I'm hoping they're due to the newness of this location and the need for them to get their feet under them, so to speak.

The decor is way different from the downtown location: much more understated, like they just moved into the old diner and didn't worry about making it look like a Mexican restaurant yet. At least they have the signs out front now, though!

As for the food, they tend to run out of ingredients whenever we're there. The first few times we went, they were out of lingua (beef tongue), which is one of our favorite meats and the reason we go to San Marcos instead of a more Americanized restaurant. Then, they were out of pozole (pork stew) and tortas (sandwiches) in the same trip.

As with a previous reviewer, I did note that the tripas (tripe) was a little crunchier and chewier than I'd enjoyed at the downtown location, but I've only had the tripas at this location once, so I assumed I'd gotten it on an off day.

Apart from those minor issues, I absolutely love having a San Marcos location closer to my neighborhood! This restaurant may well be one of our "go-to" places if they continue to improve.

My husband and I recently enjoyed a meal at Eddie Lee's for my birthday. Since we rarely get out without our infant son anymore, we decided to make it special and go out for prime rib; Eddie Lee's was therefore at the top of our list.

We started with salads and an appetizer of escargot with a garlic sauce. The garlic sauce was especially garlicky, even for my garlic-loving husband, which isn't to say that it wasn't still delicious. We also enjoyed a cup of the French Onion soup, which was as spectacular as everyone has been saying. The main course, as I mentioned, was prime rib, and it didn't disappoint in the least. Perfectly cooked, buttery texture... my mouth waters just remembering it!

The staff had no idea it was my birthday, or that we had a baby at home with a sitter, but they still made us feel like we were having a special evening out. I'm looking forward to the next time we come here for a special evening!

This location is generally busy, but drinks are still ready in a reasonable time. If the weather is nice, then the outdoor seating makes the space a bit less crowded. Parking is ample, since this location is in a decent-sized strip mall. This location, unlike the one on Talmadge by the mall, does have a drive-thru.

Downsides: More than once, I've walked in with the intent of enjoying a relaxing hour at The 'Bux, but ended up getting my drink to go (if at all) due to lack of seating.  Only once or twice have they made my order incorrectly; usually I have no complaint about the quality of the product itself. It's just the cramped feeling of the location; that and the less-than-friendly baristas (compared to my regular Starbucks on Airport).

I mainly shop at the pharmacy here, and I've never had a complaint about the service. The drive-thru pharmacy is convenient, if sometimes slow, depending on the staffing situation and how many customers are in line.

I've also come here for the occasional non-pharmacy need, and this Walgreens is pretty typical for a drug store: moderately limited selection, slightly inflated price, but not ridiculous. You'll (probably) find what you need, even if there's only one brand available.

Overall, this location comes out solidly average for a drug store, in my book, which isn't a bad thing.

Wei Wei is my family's go-to spot for authentic Chinese food in Toledo. The owners and the servers all know to give us the Chinese menu, rather than the Chinese-American menu (although there is plenty of overlap on the two). The staff is always friendly and courteous, and the food is always delicious.

During those dark years when there were no Vietnamese restaurants in Toledo, Wei Wei was the only place in town to get pho. At the time of this writing, there are two Vietnamese restaurants, but we still like getting the pho at Wei Wei on occasion. We also like the salt and pepper squid, the spicy fish with pickles, the crispy tofu, the tofu with soy sauce... Actually, we haven't gotten anything we haven't liked.

Be forewarned that the beef brisket might not be ready for lunch, since it takes a while to cook. Also, the bubble drinks are more of super-sweet bubble smoothies or slushies than bubble tea, so they're not my thing.

It looks a little scary on the outside, but it's well worth taking a chance on. One of my top five favorite restaurants in Toledo!

I stopped into Weekdays for the first time for lunch today; my co-worker and I had noticed that they serve breakfast all day, so that drew us in.

The decor is industrial diner style, with local art on the walls, and there's an upstairs seating area for overflow. The menu includes breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, salads -- typical diner fare at very reasonable prices. I ordered the black bean burger with a side salad ($1.00 upcharge, but so worth it). The server suggested the Greek salad with the Aegean dressing, which was delicious. The black bean burger was flavorful, not dry at all, served on a tasty soft bun with avocado and plenty of other toppings. My co-worker ordered the meat and potatoes omelet, which was served with an unadvertised English muffin. Her omelet was plenty big for $4.99, and it sounds like it was plenty delicious, as well.

We're both glad we went, and we'll be bringing the rest of our co-workers with us next time!

I've been dining at Korea Na for years now; how have I not written a review yet?! I've tried nearly everything on the menu, with no complaints. (In fact, after eating at a Korean restaurant in NYC's Koreatown, I decided that I prefer the kimchi at Korea Na!)

Mr. Kim will gladly guide any newbies through their first order, and will suggest that several diners share several dishes. Mrs. Kim does the cooking, and although she rarely makes an appearance in the front of the restaurant, she's always so kind and polite when she does.

I've brought several friends and relatives to Korea Na for their first introduction to Korean food, and every one of them loved it. Korea Na is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Toledo!

This location is moderately busy, but drinks are still ready in a reasonable time. If the weather is nice, then the outdoor seating makes the space a bit less crowded (although if the weather is nice, then school probably isn't in session, which also affects the crowdedness). Parking is ample, since this location is adjacent to a restaurant and a dental office in a mini-strip mall, with additional parking in back.

The baristas here, while still polite, don't have the level of friendliness I've come to expect from my "neighborhood" Starbucks on Airport.

If I'm in the area, I'll stop here, but I don't go out of my way to hit up this particular location.

My co-workers and I make Pizza Papalis a regular stop in our downtown lunch rotation. We don't generally have time for a deep-dish pizza (although we could call ahead and have one ready when we arrive), but we've all tried multiple menu items and have enjoyed them. Stromboli, calzone, thin-crust pizza, philly steak or chicken sub, any of the personal-size flatbread pizzas... no complaints.

We've only ever had one bad experience there (a hair baked into a Spicy Chicken Stromboli), and the staff made it right by comping my co-worker's meal AND giving him a $10 gift card for his next visit.

The staff are generally friendly and relatively quick, and attentive without being annoyingly so. The quality and price of the food are what keeps us coming back, though.