TONY PACKO'S
A Flavorful Stop on the Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail
Established in 1932, Tony Packo’s reflects the immigrant communities who helped build Toledo along its waterways. Irish, German, Polish, and Hungarian laborers came to the region to work in factories, rail yards, canals, and Lake Erie ports—bringing with them skills, traditions, and recipes that shaped the city’s identity and culture.
As an official stop on the America 250 Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail, Tony Packo’s proudly celebrates the same rivers and canals that fueled Ohio’s growth and connected communities across the state. These waterways weren’t just routes for commerce—they were pathways for people, cultures, and ideas.
Where History Meets
Iconic Flavor
The Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail highlights historic lighthouses and locks, canal towns and riverfront cities, nature’s beauty, and cultural gems across the Buckeye State — and Tony Packo’s is a delicious piece of that story. Whether you’re cruising the trail for maritime legends, natural areas, or waterways that shaped Ohio’s commerce and communities, a stop at Tony Packo’s connects you to authentic flavor and local heritage along the way.
Hungarian Roots,
American Icon
Known far and wide for our legendary Hungarian-style hot dogs, hearty comfort food, and walls signed by celebrities and trail travelers alike, Tony Packo’s gives visitors a true taste of Ohio’s vibrant culinary culture. We’re more than a meal — we’re a memory maker, a roadside rendezvous where history, hospitality, and handcrafted goodness come together.
Plan Your Trail Stop
While you’re out exploring the trail’s lighthouses on Lake Erie or heading south toward the Ohio River’s scenic riverfronts, Tony Packo’s offers the perfect break to refuel, laugh, and connect with fellow adventurers. Check out the interactive Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail map to plan your route — and be sure to add Tony Packo’s to your itinerary!
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