A Piece of Toledo’s History

We have been perfecting our line of hot dogs, pickles, chili, and other food items since 1932.

Born in 1908 to Hungarian immigrants, Tony Packo was a native of Toledo’s East Side. He learned the restaurant business while working for his older brother, John, who owned the Consaul Tavern located on what is now the Original Tony Packo’s parking lot. In 1932, Tony and his wife, Rose, received a $100 loan to open a sandwich and ice cream shop during the hardest of times in the Great Depression.

Tony created his signature sandwich–the Hungarian Hot Dog–which became an instant hit. Due to the success of their family-owned business, Tony and Rose were able to buy a building of their own. They purchased a wedge-shaped establishment at Front and Consaul Streets, which, over the years grew in size and fame as it became home to what is today’s Original Tony Packo’s Restaurant.

Packo’s Famous Bun Signings

Burt Reynolds may not have realized it at the time, but when he signed a hot dog bun at Tony Packo’s back in 1972, he started a sensation that would live on for generations. Today, the tradition continues with foam replicas of the original buns. Presidents, actors, musicians, and even astronauts have all taken part in this unique custom. Packo restaurants are now celebrated for their Bun Wall of Fame, and the tradition shows no signs of slowing down. Who knows who will be next to leave their mark on this unique piece of Americana?

	Celebrating 90 Years Read more about Tony Packo’s history and help us celebrate 90 years of serving Toledo.
	One Dog to Rule Them All Our hot dog is unlike any other! Packo’s Original Hot Dog is made with Hungarian Kolbasz sausage and is served sliced in half. Here’s why.
	Everyone Loves Our Buns In 1972, Burt Reynolds was in Toledo starring in a production of “The Rainmaker.” He stopped by Packo’s and was asked for his autograph. Reynolds picked up a hot dog bun and signed it beginning the tradition of “bun signing.” Learn more about the most famous buns in the midwest.
	You May Have Heard of us from MASH™ Tony Packo’s gained world-wide fame when MASH™ character Corporal Maxwell Klinger, played by Jamie Farr, also a Toledo native, made mention of the Packo’s restaurant in six episodes of the show. Learn more about The MAS*H™ Connection
	The Mother Of All Dogs Eat it and you won’t be hungry for days. Are you up for the Mother Of All Dogs (M.O.A.D) challenge?
	Cakewalkin’ Jass Band The atmosphere at Tony Packo’s is one you won’t forget with sounds from Toledo’s oldest New Orleans-style jazz band. Join us for live music at our Original Front St. location performed by the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band.