Cassie M.
Yelp
Awesome new addition to the Mac-Groveland neighborhood in the long gone St. Clair Broiler location. Combo pizzeria and cheesesteaks, my boyfriend and I tried both and will definitely be back for more. For our first go round, we had the No. 5 Speziato (steak, provolone, grilled onion, habanero jam, prosciutto, peppadew), No. 2 South Jersey (plant based protein, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, without mayo), and split a No. 11 Margherita pizza (fresh mozzarella, basil, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil). The cheesesteaks come with fries, salty and crisp and perfect for dipping in the Tono red chili oil or Tono hot honey. I'm not sure which was the favorite part! Every bite was terrific.
As a non-meat eater, I have to say how pleased I am with this veggie-friendly menu. Every cheesesteak can be made with a meatless option (using Impossible burger plant based protein), or steak or chicken if you prefer, although I am a bit disappointed by the $3 upcharge for non-meat protein making it a $16 sandwich. There are also lots of meatless pizza options for next time.
On a final note, the friendly service is worth commending. I was impressed by how busy this place was on a Tuesday night, with a constant flow of customers in and out to order or pick up food. Despite the giant number at the top of your receipt and pick-up customers giving their order numbers, the counter staff insisted on calling every single order by name. A warm, polite, personal touch to counter service during the covid era. I look forward to visiting Tono again!