G&R Tavern - Waldo, OH

In this friendly community tavern, the bologna is sliced thick and is seriously flavorful stuff, a pork and beef blend that is garlic-scented and fatty enough that when it sizzles in a skillet, it develops a wickedly savory crust enveloping the moist meat within. G & R loads it into a sandwich with sweet pickles and onion (a great condiment combo), or your choice of mustard, mayonnaise, or tomato.

100% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Fried Bologna Sandwich ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"For those who grew up thinking of bologna as a circle of pale pink lunchmeat about 1/16-inch thin, a fried bologna sandwich is not such an appetizing concept; but if you actually order one of these sandwiches in a restaurant that takes it seriously, such as the G & R ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

103 N. Marion St., Waldo, OH
740-726-9685

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"Gourmet bologna is a culinary oxymoron, but this sandwich, built around a thick slice of G&R's house-made bologna, hoists the humble lunchmeat into a class of its own. Note the essential condiments: mustard, pickle, onion.(buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern

"G&R is a humble place, but its reputation for bologna sandwiches has achieved near legendary status among traveling foodies. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern

"G&R is Waldo's community tavern, but the locals are accustomed to travelers stopping in to sample the famous sandwich. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern

"We saw no drunks when visiting the G&R, but the beverage of choice among adults most definitely is beer. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern