J'Mae's Home Cooking
About This Spot
Stepping into J'Mae's Home Cooking is like entering a warm embrace from a trusted neighbor. Nestled in a quiet corner of Toledo, this soul food restaurant offers a casual, heartfelt atmosphere where the pace slows just enough to savor both conversation and comfort. The hum of friendly chatter and the inviting aroma of simmering spices make it clear this is a place where food is more than a meal—it’s a shared moment rooted in tradition and care.
The space feels approachable and unpretentious, much like the dishes that carry the kitchen’s quiet pride. Here, every plate tells a story of home-style cooking—whether it’s the luscious creaminess of mac and cheese or the satisfying crunch of perfectly fried chicken wings. You’ll find the kind of flavorful, soulful food that stays with you long after the last bite, accompanied by sides and desserts that bring a loving touch of nostalgia to the table.
Patrons often remark on the personal warmth radiating from the staff, making each visit feel less like dining out and more like dropping in on family. This human connection — attentive, genuine, and patient — wraps around guests as naturally as the meal itself, turning brief lunches and dinner outings into moments of belonging.
More than just a restaurant, J'Mae's is a quiet invitation to experience Toledo through its soul food heritage—a space where the familiar comforts of home cooking are always ready to welcome you back.
What’s Available Here
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Delivery - Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Toilet
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
- Usually a wait
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
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| Saturday | 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
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Bernie Augustyniak 19 Dec 2025
ATTENTION ALL TOLEDO AREA RESIDENTS! This is definitely one of Toledo’s best restaurants. The food is incredible and the service is friendly and professional. I wanted to order everything on the menu. This is true soul food cooking. And “White people” you need to check this place out, lol! I ordered the rib dinner which comes with 3 sides of your choice from a big selection. (I chose potato salad, collard greens, and black-eyed peas.) A sweet tea to drink. Everything was perfect and the food was delivered quickly. Let’s support our local small businesses by making this one of your regular stops. Conveniently located in the Southland shopping plaza.
J Smith 16 Dec 2025
I just recently visited J'Maes again since having not been since I left my temp job in Toledo in 2021. I ordered a pork chop dinner with three sides (macaroni and cheese along with double cornbread dressing). The food was so ; and it was very reasonably priced. It was one of the best home cooked soul food meals which I one could get at such an establishment. Thank You J'Maes!
Mr. Ruben 20 Nov 2025
First, HELLO: TA, ME, SHA!!! And Leo the Son / Cook of the owner. And to the Owner (I'm the man who spoke to you about the pulsing machine that will help circulation. Ok down to business. Go and support this business people. Tamesha was TOP NOTCH with her customer service, my left knee was acting up and I made a personal special request and this sista smiled and said " I can do that for y'all, "My wife does not like asking for things so she gave me a look, lol. I accepted the yes from Tamesha. When it comes to the food, let's start with the one negative, the Cabbage and Dirty Rice came out lukewarm, and not hot. I enjoyed my fried okra, Fried shrimp , and dirty rice, ok the shrimp was from frozen, but it was still pretty good. My wife says the blackeyed peas and yams were fire . She loves my from-scratch gravy so she had a bit to say about the gravy that was over her Roastbeef but hey, lol I've burnt MANY Pans before perfecting my gravy, lol. OHHHH and Their "Uptown" or "Uptown Lemonade" This is THE ORIGINAL name since the 1950s!!! People NOW are calling it " Arnold Palmer " who popularized that name by asking for it on the more Affluent side of town in the 1960s. Yes, they have a BEAUTIFUL mix of this drink, GET ONE!!!!! Or two. They have a minimum of Ten desserts to choose from I had the peach Cobbler, it was NOT over sweet. We were going to return for Dinner the next day, but two of our meetings got canceled, so on to the next city we went.
L Bosley 07 Nov 2025
Our server was awesome, she was super nice and helpful with our questions. We both had the catfish sandwich meal, I had black eyes peas and my aunt had greens for sides. First off, that catfish is NOT to be tarnished by bread. The crust on that fried catfish was so buttery, like fried cornbread over perfectly cooked fish. I wanted to take a whole platter home. Black eyed peas? Give me a second serving. The greens were great. My aunt likes vinegar in her greens, I dont. There were the perfect mix, a little taste to satisfy both preferences. I wanted Home food while out of town, and I found a new favorite place. I can't wait to go back, I will be there everytime I pass through Toledo.
Tracy Mcintosh 23 Oct 2025
I was in Toledo for a meeting with our company and found this little restaurant that was absolutely amazing. I have been telling everybody about it. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience and great food
Ashley T 17 Oct 2025
Excellent service, we ordered on the phone to pickup food from the restaurant and take home to eat. Very good communication on phone. When we arrived to pick everything up all food was packaged neat and securely. We ordered and array of items to try out, portions were great and everything made our taste buds happy. A highlight in the meal for me was the mac n cheese and yams. I said, "is J'Mae someone's grandma because this is like the best comfort meal you look forward to all year!" If you're in the area don't pass by this spot! And get the dessert too!
Le Ellis 11 Oct 2025
Waitress Janel she was very informative of what was good on the menu to order. The food was good Pork chops and chicken was welled seasoned. The grilled pork chop was good and not dry. The candy yams was perfectly sweet. Mac was good and cheesy Bake bean was good and sweet Dressing was just right not to dry Have a variety of sweets I enjoyed my food here so if ever in the Toledo area stop by they are located next to the FireStone.
Private Person 16 Sep 2025
We were passing through town on a trip and needed food for my daughter and I. Did a Google search on good food near me and this restaurant popped up. Guests mentioned home cooked meals like roast beef, which sounded perfect for this day! We stopped in and took a chance and I'm so glad that we did! I got the roast beef and got to choose three delicious home-cooked sides. The mac and cheese was delicious. The roast beef was so tender and a very generous portion. And then came desserts. I usually don't purchase dessert, but there was no resisting the enticing choices that awaited in their coolers behind the checkout counter. We ended up purchasing lemon cake, carrot cake, and chocolate cake, and shared them over the next few evenings as a treat. They were all just as delicious as the rest of our meal and huge portions, tons of frosting which made my gut happy, and very reasonably priced! I will add this stop into my routing anytime I am in that area. I wish it was closer to where we live. I look forward to returning and enjoying this food again.