If you’re looking for comfort food with an elevated twist, Toasted in Inwood is your next must-visit. This modern take on a grilled cheese shop brings bold flavor, fun cocktails, and cozy vibes that hit all the right notes — especially if you’re a sucker for melted cheese and house-made ranch (guilty!).
Here’s the full scoop from our visit:
$$$ Price
Toasted offers approachable pricing with serious flavor payoffs. Starters like fried pickles and mac n cheese bites land in the $8–$12 range, while hearty sandwiches and melts range from $14–$17, depending on toppings and protein add-ons. The portions are generous — especially the dirty tots, which could easily be a shared plate.
Drinks are reasonably priced for their creativity (and size), making it easy to enjoy a cocktail or two without breaking the bank.
🧑🍳 🧑🍳 🧑🍳 🧑🍳 Ambience
The vibe at Toasted is casual but polished — kind of like a cool neighborhood bar meets an artisan sandwich shop. Think cozy wood accents, funky local art, and a welcoming staff who clearly love what they do. It’s the kind of place that works for everything from laid-back brunch with friends to a chill weeknight dinner with cocktails. The plating and presentation are surprisingly polished for such comfort-forward food.
Bonus: The garage doors open and patio seating is available on nice days and evenings.
🥩🥩🥩🥩 Food
We went all-in (as one should) and tried a little bit of everything:
- Fried Pickles – Light, crispy, and just tangy enough. The real MVP here? The homemade ranch. Creamy, herby, and probably good on everything.
- Mac n Cheese Bites – Golden-fried on the outside, gooey cheddar bliss on the inside. Crispy perfection.
- Dirty Tots – A mountain of tots piled high with cheese, bacon, and other craveable toppings. Pure comfort.
- The Hot Hen – A spicy fried chicken melt with pickles and slaw — a perfect balance of heat, crunch, and creamy cheese.
- The Country Roads – Their take on a down-home classic. Think diced pepperoni, garlic salt, and mozzarella cheese on sourdough
- The Toasted Dog – A playful, cheesy twist on a chili dog. A fun one for comfort food lovers.
- Liberty Bell Salad – A surprisingly fresh and well-balanced salad, packed with shaved ribeye steak, greens, bleu cheese, tomatoes, croutons and your choice of dressing – homemade ranch for me! A refreshing bite between rich dishes.
- The Ranch Hand (Daily Special) – Flat iron steak cooked beautifully, topped with chimichurri that added brightness and depth. A standout that showed off their versatility beyond sandwiches.
Every dish was satisfying and full of flavor, but the real surprise was how elevated everything felt. From the thoughtful layering of ingredients to the creative combinations, Toasted goes well beyond your average grilled cheese joint.
🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸 Drink
The drinks at Toasted are as bold and satisfying as the food:
- Loaded Bloody Mary – A full-on meal in a glass. Spicy, savory, and stacked high with garnishes. If you love a Bloody with some bite (and some bacon), this one’s for you.
- Lemon Blueberry Smash – Light, citrusy, and slightly sweet with just enough tartness from the blueberry. Super refreshing and easy to sip alongside anything on the menu.
Creative, strong, and well-balanced — we’d go back for the drinks alone.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall Experience
Toasted hits that perfect middle ground between indulgent comfort and clever, elevated flavor. With fun drinks, a menu full of playful creativity, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back and try everything.
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic melt or something unexpected like steak with chimichurri, Toasted brings big energy to every dish — and somehow makes ranch dressing the star of the show.
Hot take: This might just be the most exciting grilled cheese experience in West Virginia.