Ambiance was jazzy and modern and clean. Service was fast and meets expectations. We got the foccacia, which was 10/10 (just wished they gave more bread!) We also go the chorizo a la vodka which was 9/10 We lastly got the cheeseburger which was 7/10, good ingredients but have had better tasting burgers. Everything tasted fresh and was locally sourced. We would come back again! read more

There wasn't anything inherently wrong with our meal at Corner Kitchen but it was just mediocre. Perhaps part of the reason is that we went early to try out the Happy Hour they were promoting and we were the only people in the restaurant. The decor looked more drab and like a diner than I expected. I assumed it would be more like the other hip, upscale restaurants in the Oregon District. We started with cocktails, an espresso martini and an old fashioned, that were very good...my husband commented that it was one of the best old fashions he's had in a while. We then ordered 3 small plates from their Happy Hour menu to share. The shrimp and grits were tasty but only 2 shrimp, even for a small plate, seems skimpy. The charcuterie was some grilled bread, a very small amount of cheddar cheese and sliced salami, some jam, and "pickled vegetables" which were grated carrots and two slices of jalapeno in a condiment cup. The poutine was just odd. Instead of a beef gravy and cheese curds on top of fries, it was deconstructed: a bowl of gray mushroom gravy with a small pile of fries and fried cheese curds. Overall, it was a decent meal and the server was good, but I wouldn't choose it above any of the other restaurants in the area. read more

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We arrived on a surprisingly quiet Sunday after a show. The outside, at least in winter, makes you wonder if it's even open. But once inside, we had a nice, quiet table to the side to accommodate hearing impaired. And the food was terrific and worth a long-ish wait. Since we got there an hour before closing, we imagined some kitchen staff may have been sent home. Pricy meal but we'll definitely be back. read more

This was my first time back since the restaurant reopened. We stopped in very early to give it a try. The service was good and I had frankly one of the best old fashions I have had in a long time. It's tough to describe the ambiance because we were silly early and had the place pretty much to ourselves. We ordered three small plates. The shrimp and grits were tasty but the shrimp was over cooked. The poutine was a very different take; the cheese curds were tempura coated deep fried and very tasty. Fries were good and the gravy was served on the side. The charcuterie board was a disappointment-extremely basic. Overall I'm giving it a B, if I had spent $150 on a full meal, I'm sorry but I would be disappointed. Three small plates and three cocktails came out to around $80. I will give them another try but they are a long way off from the old owners in quality. read more

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Ambiance: this place is located on a cute old street with other local shops. I was lucky enough to find street parking. They had signs that said they validated parking tickets as well. Inside is very nice and cozy. It's a good place for special occasions or catching up with friends. Food: My server recommended the ribeye, seafood bucatini, or the short rib. I ordered the pierogi potstickers appetizer, which was my favorite! They were nice and crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. The crème fraiche added a subtle cream flavor. The short rib was very tender. The red wine sauce complimented the mashed potatoes and meat. Service: service was fairly quick and staff were friendly. I came before the dinner rush so not jammed packed. read more

Corner Kitchen - Short rib with mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I really wanted to like this place, the website looked so promising. Unfortunately, the food just fell short and the desserts were so bad it was comical. Brussel sprouts - these were probably the best part of the meal. Very well done Short rib - looked good, but tasted very bland. My friends got the salmon risotto and shrimp and grits and they also felt their meals were very bland. Hazelnut creme brûlée- this was literally regular creme brûlée with a few hazelnuts on top! Hummingbird cake - this was served cold! Literally tasted like grocery brought pound cake. This place was pretty expensive for Dayton, so unfortunately, not coming back again. read more

My wife walked in and were intrigued by the eclectic and trendy atmosphere. There was a memorial going on outside regarding the 2019 shooting. That said, my wife and I truly enjoyed our visit to the corner kitchen as it was Sunday they only offered a brunch menu. We sat at the bar, Robbie was our bartender and server doing an excellent job at both! Thank you, Robbie! We started off with two different types of old fashions, a regular and a coffee infused. Must say those beverages were absolute delicious! For our main meals, I decided to go for their steak and eggs and my wife, steak and frits. Our steaks were perfectly cooked. Need only slight seasoning. Truly delicious. We decided on the hummingbird cake for dessert, the cake was extremely delicious! read more

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Not for brunch! The French toast was dry. When mentioned to the waitress, she said a coworker said the same thing, but did not offer a discount or removing the cost of it. The crabcake was good and the brussels sprouts are the bomb. The ambience is fabulous read more

Went here for brunch on a Sunday. The place was not super busy. The service was good. We got the sweet potato donuts and Brussel sprouts as our appetizers. Both were delicious. Especially the chocolate ganache and spicy honey were wonderful. The red pepper pasta with tempura mushrooms was very good. (* I am not a fan of mushrooms). The shrimp and grits was on point with creamy grits and tasty shrimp. read more

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In town for a wedding and went to corner kitchen for an early dinner. The ambience is nice here, feels fancy but is certainly more casual. We were seated in a large corner table booth, very spacious for 7 of us. Drinks - spicy margaritas, pink promise, country grammar, and old fashion all great! The entire cocktail menu looked awesome in general. Food - get the brussel sprouts! They were SO delicious! The blueberry salad with garlic shrimp was also really good (and huge!). We also got the short ribs, filet, pork chops, and salmon. Everything was really good and cooked perfectly. We skipped out on dessert but it looked awesome too! read more

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Parking is scarce so get here when they open to find a good space. Good music, great food and service. I ordered the half roasted chicken which was yummy and the other guests ordered the grilled salmon which was huge and I was a little jealous of. The fries are great along with the focaccia bread appetizer with the balsamic chili oil that comes with it. You'll spend a pretty penny but when the food and service is so good who cares. Went here for a mini family reunion and everyone was pleased and satisfied! I'd recommend it to anyone in Dayton and beyond. read more

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Ah Corner Kitchen! It's a very unassuming restaurant from the outside. I honestly didn't know where the entrance was, but since my friend had been before, she led us to a random door that looked to lead into a warehouse. I was wrong, of course. The restaurant had white table clothes, with the tables already set with utensils. Salad forks, butter knives, a folded napkin. But not all the food is fancy. There's a bar you can sit at with huge TVs showing the games. On a Saturday midday, I expected more people to be dining in for brunch. Only one group inside and outside. We sat inside. We ordered the mimosa flight. Refreshing! They gave us 3 glasses, one with oj, another with grapefruit juice, and the other with pineapple juice. A bit messy when pouring into the wine glass. Kinda wish they had given us small pitchers, not regular glasses to pour out the juice. The flight came with a bottle of champagne for the table. Fabulous! The most stand out was the pineapple juice. It was the most unique and flavorful with the champagne. The brunch menu isn't large. The usual fair. I had already eaten breakfast so I opted for the grilled cheese and breakfast potatoes. The grilled cheese had cheddar and provolone and some kind of sauce. It was very very delicious and didn't give me a stomach ache, since I usually have issues with dairy. My table mates both got the brussel sprouts with potatoes. It came with 2 poached eggs. Can't lie. The potatoes were the star of the show on each of our plates. Seasoned well and cooked with peppers and onions. It was colorful. More patrons came in to dine as we sat, but it never got the busy. Everyone must've been at the game at the ballpark. read more

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We dined with a group of friends. The restaurant was very accommodating. Food was delicious. I had the blueberry salad with shrimp. Excellent. The chef came out to greet us. It was nice to meet him. Don't hesitate to eat here for a special evening. read more

Corner kitchen just recently reopened. It's got new decorations and I think it was trying to modernize. I personally thought some of the decorations were weird like the Joker portrait. There's also ben franklin's eyes, anthropomorphic animals, and Darth Vader. Please see the attached photo. Anyways, onto the food. I got a seat at the bar with no wait on a Friday. The staff was really friendly. I ordered the harissa linguini noodles. For some reason they gave me a spoon with the linguini. Also I didn't get the rolled napkin with the food. There was also arugula that was sautéed, though there was not that much. Perhaps there could be more. It's hard to judge this because you are supposed to get this with the fried oyster mushrooms, and I didn't get the mushrooms because I don't like mushrooms. The sauce was pretty good. It was mildly spicy. It had some coriander and black pepper which was good. Maybe it could of been creamier, but again, very hard to judge because I didn't get the whole dish. The deviled eggs were amazing. There was pickled carrot, radish (or onion?) , and jalapeño. There were microgreens and cilantro. The sauce was some kind of vinegar Worchestershire/soy sauce thing. I asked the waiter what it was and they said it was a balsamic reduction... I do not think that was accurate because it had a salty/umami taste. The vinegary vegetables, herbs, creamy egg, and salty/umami sauce was a really great combination. Overall I thought it was pretty good. The rest of the menu is a little expensive. read more

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Yes, I do recommend Corner Kitchen!!! Went for a Saturday brunch and I have no regrets! It's such a cute corner location, you walk in and are immediately greeted. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. It wasn't super crowded so we would've been seated either way. The food. Omg. I love a smaller menu , that way you know the food they serve are specialty meals. We couldn't decide so we did family style. We started with the donut holes, and filled our bellies with the veggie frittata, stuffed French toast and cheesy grits. Cannot say enough about how flavorful each bite was!! read more

Corner Kitchen - Sweet potato donut holes - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Editing for the new Corner Kitchen: I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner on a Sunday. They were very busy! I barely remember what the original place looked like, so I'm not comparing it to the old restaurant. The decor is odd, as many have already stated. The pictures they have up are all random, and don't fit together in the slightest: Marilyn Monroe, Joker, and a ballerina or something - I don't remember. Looks like they bought the pictures from TJ Maxx. The TVs placed over top of the bar are useless if you ask me. The patrons sitting at the bar had a hard time seeing it, because it's like directly over the seats instead of back towards the wall. And one TV is facing a part of the regular dining room, that clearly nobody is going to watch (in a fine dining restaurant at a candlelight table). Tables are also very tight together where we sat. Some people requested not to be seated there. Now onto service and food. Our server was nice, no complaints. We also interacted with two managers, who were super friendly and accommodating. They seemed to be working very hard to keep things going smoothly! We had Brussels sprouts, the chicken dinner, and the filet. The Brussels were good! They were crispy and topped well with seasoning and stuff. Would order them again. The chicken was also good. Cooked well and fell off the bone easily. The cauliflower and whatever sausage-like stuffing that it was served with was ok. I would not order it again unless I got different sides. The filet was cooked really well and seasoned nicely. We also liked the peppercorn and chimi churri sauces. The cocktails were good. Our biggest hang up is the pricing. The filet was $40 and only served with a small salad (and nasty dressing). I know steak places often have high prices for meat, but for $40 it should come with a more substantial side than a tiny salad. Also, that was the cheap steak. The others were like $70 (and still only served with salad). Overall the food was good and service was friendly. We will go back, just not every often since you can easily drop $150-200 on cocktails and dinner for 2. read more

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The French toast was not as stuffed as I would've liked making it a little dry, but the crab cake and brussel sprouts made up for that. There's a great ambiance, and the service is awesome. read more

Ok so the last review I gave was glowing for every aspect. This one is opposite. From seating a wheelchair user at a booth in a cramped corner to bad food that took nearly an hour to get food it was all just not good. Candles at table that smell so you can't enjoy food. No one from staff holding doors as you leave even though they were standing there or even thanking you for coming in. The entire experience was 100% different from the last time. We had one good meal, Steal Frites. read more

Corner Kitchen - Deviled eggs and Bee Sting. - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

We had a great meal here! My steak was cooked to perfection and was incredibly tender, I also loved that they had different options for sauce that you don't normally see for a steak. All of our meals were really good and our server was absolutely amazing. read more

TL;DR: Came in for brunch on a Sunday and it wasn't a great experience. Will not be back. Food: There's no getting around it, every dish was over cooked and over salted. Asked for a medium steak and it was definitely well done. Same with the burger, asked for medium and clearly well done. Pierogi potstickers would have been good, but the sauce underneath was extremely salty. Herb roasted chicken had a decent flavor but was rather dry. Price: If the quality had been better the price would be pretty close to correct for this type of restaurant. Service: No issues with service Overall: Overcooked and too salty for my taste. Hopefully this issue was a bad day or limited to brunch, but unfortunately I probably won't be returning. read more

Had a great brunch on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Corner Kitchen in Dayton's Oregon district. Cool blocked off street with outdoor seating and plenty of umbrellas. Drinks were great. Unique cocktails of every variety. Food was also delicious and we plowed through appetizers as well. Great area of Dayton with great food. Highly recommended!! read more

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A nice little date spot on the corner of the Oregon District in downtown Dayton. A very trendy looking bar and a restaurant of about 20 tables with white table cloths. Your table is very closely sat next to your neighbors which can be uncomfortable. The staff does everything they can to be accommodating. More on the $$$ side for their menu and cocktails. Their steak frites meal is very good and they also serve up a very creamy and tasty espresso martini! Again good for a date night or even for a super small gathering. read more

So this was my first time back in a long time, my wife and I arrived right at the 5:00pm opening and took a seat at the bar. The place had gone through some changes, it seemed more open and was very warm and inviting. So, we grab a seat, we're quickly greeted by Alyssia who makes us each a wonderful Old Fashioned. (No upcharge here for a Luxardo cherry as some other places in Dayton have done...) So we order our food a few minutes later, probably around 5:15 or so. (this is key to the review) I get the Short Rib, my wife, a Filet with a side of 5th Street Bread. We enjoy our drinks, some good conversation and our bread arrives. You can say what you want about bread, but I could live on bread alone and if this was all I had to eat, well, I'd be set for life. So we continue to discuss life and solve the worlds problems as time continues to tick away. 5:40, 5:55, 6:10... Now I know Alyssia did everything she could to make sure our meals were there but I think they finally appeared at about 6:30. Not sure what was going on in the kitchen but it wasn't clicking. Anyway, the meals arrive and everything was really good. I won't say it's worth the wait only because when I go out to eat, I do expect the meal to show up at least within 35 or 40 minutes of ordering. If not sooner. I mean, this is your business, there must be a process. The fact that they left Alyssia to be the bearer of bad news and didn't even attempt to offer some compensation for the wait, (like maybe some more bread?) just kind of set me off in the wrong direction. Overall, this place is good and I'm sure that the wait for the meal isn't always this bad, (is it?), so for now you get a GOOD. To be great, you have to elevate the performance just a bit and when things are not going as planned, let your customers know that you are aware of the issue and offer them something for their wait. read more

Had a delicious grilled cheese here and their french fries were SO good. Great texture and flavor. I would definitely return, the menu had so many great options and the staff was very friendly. read more

Corner Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The experience was a bit of a mixed bag. I got an order of the mussels and beer chips for appetizers and the ribeye for my entre. The mussels were fresh with a rich herbs and wine flavor and presented an intriguing combination of chewiness and tenderness. The beef chips were slightly overcooked and disappointingly tough and chewy, but the flavor was good. Similar to that, I ordered a medium-rare ribeye, but was presented a medium - medium-well ribeye. Luckily the flavor profile somewhat salvaged the overall experience. Lastly, the sides mac and cheese and mash potatoes. The mash potatoes were okay, but the mac and cheese was a disappointment. Felt as if I was eating prepackaged mac and cheese. read more

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Recently went here for the first time since they reopened under new management. I greatly enjoyed Corner Kitchen v1 and was hopeful...and my hopes were met! Extremely friendly and helpful staff coupled with terrific food made this a great experience. I'm so glad for them and ashamed it took me so long to make it back. Will definitely return. Well done, Corner Kitchen! read more

Location: 613 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402 (Check website for hours) Menu: http://www.afinerdiner.com/food Price: moderate to expensive; nice selections at all price points Parking: street parking and a few public lots available; parking is reasonable ($3 for 2 hours; $4 for 3 hours; $5 for 8 hours) Restaurant website has this advice: "Ample, free parking is available in the lot located on the north east corner of Wayne & 5th St. Plentiful street parking is abound along Wayne Ave as well!" This was my first visit to "Corner Kitchen" and is, to be honest, the last straw. This glorious area, featuring more than a dozen restaurant sites specializing in a diverse array of eatery and cocktail menus is known as "The Oregon District" and the area is extraordinary. A mix of commercial and residential property across a dozen or so blocks with varying examples of architecture ranging from Victorian, to Federal, to Greek Revival, to Queen Anne. Dinner for 3 on a Tuesday evening: Starter / Appetizer was delicious and easily shared by 2-4 people (served with 4 toasts): ROASTED CARROT BRUSCHETTA ginger-mint pesto | roasted carrot purée | parsnip crisps | toasted baguette (vegan) Entrees: MUSSELS & FRIES (my selection; very nice but would have liked a little heat; the frites were perfect - light, crisp, even when they weren't hot - the perfect "frite") garlic & shallot | white wine Pernod broth | herbed butter (dairy-free possible) CRISPY CHICKEN (I scored a few bites of this delightful chicken - crisp, perfectly cooked, delicious) parmesan crust | mashed potatoes | lemon caper sauce | veg of the moment - "veg of the moment" was broccoli. CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP HOUSE SALAD radish | carrot | green bean | house vinaigrette (vegan, gluten-free) MAC & CHEESE (SIDE) fusilli | fontina | gruyère | aged cheddar | pecorino | provolone | American (vegetarian) Dessert (3 of us shared this; really nice texture with a granola/oatmeal topping) APPLE CRISP almond & oatmeal topping | vanilla ice cream (vegan possible) We also indulged in some cocktails - the cocktail menu and wine selections are inviting and creative. BLEUGRASS bourbon | Pasubio | Cynar | Dubonnet | Scarborough bitters RUST BELT BEAUTY bourbon | blackcurrant | smoked paprika | honey | lemon Everything was delicious, beautifully presented and we finished every bite, with the exception of dessert. Not that it wasn't delicious, but we were all full and probably shouldn't have even tried sharing a single dessert but we each wanted just 1-2 bites so it was perfect. Tips: 1) allow time to study the menu; I reviewed it before the visit and still took more time than I care to admit to narrow down my selection. This is the kind of place where you'll want to try everything on the menu. 2) Save time before and/or after your meal to walk through the neighborhood. It is beautiful. read more

Corner Kitchen - Interior - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Delicious food bursting with flavor with nice patio perfect for your furry friends! They even had a large water bowl. Side of Mac & Cheese (5/5) - The highlight of the night! The creamy breaded mac oozing with cheese with spiral fusilli noodles hit the spot! Clean to the bottom of the bowl without a trace. Avocado Tomato Bruschetta (5/5) - Slices of avocado, roasted red peppers, and greens with pesto spread on fluffy bread is a delicious appetizer. The fresh pesto was the best part! Although the avocado would have been better diced into smaller pieces, the app was a great way to start off the meal! Grilled Mushroom ratatouille (2/5) - Not a big fan of the dish with a lot going on. The ginormous oyster mushrooms were really hard to eat and the flavors didn't blend well together. Glad I ordered the side of mac! Grilled Salmon (5/5) - My hubby enjoyed the grilled salmon, I'm taking his word for it! Our waiter was friendly and warm and LOVED our dog! We'll definitely come back when we are in Dayton. read more

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We ate dinner here tonight - we walked in before 5 pm. Sorry but we were both underwhelmed. I had the carnitas tacos and a side of Mac & cheese. I liked the flavor of the different cheeses in the Mac & cheese. The tacos were plain, they need seasoning. And no hot sauce at our table. My wife had the strawberry salad - it was really good and creative. Nice! She also had the rabbit pasta. She said it was bland and tasted like chicken with noodles. The wines we had were great. Service was slow and we were the only table. The chairs are metal without any cushion. read more

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Fantastic food, fresh, tasty and creative bartenders with their cocktails. Would highly recommend this restaurant within the top ten restaurants in Dayton. We went there twice during our trip, I hosted an event and have gone a few times and sat at the bar. read more

My husband and I were very excited to return to Corner Kitchen for a second time. We were disappointed in the difference in quality of the meal. I ordered steak again because the first time, the steak was the best steak I ever had. However, it tasted burnt. My husband's burger was also burnt tasting. I did not say anything to the server to see if they would recook it because I did not want to waste food. But for the price of the steak I was surprised at how poorly done it was. The wedge salad, mussel appetizer, and mushroom side were delicious. The service was wonderful as always. I'm hoping it was maybe an off night in the kitchen because the first time was such a wonderful experience. read more

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Delicious food and good service. The two things that really stood out to me were the oyster mushrooms and the pickled mustard seeds. Omg they were original and so delicious. I had the salmon my husband had the short rib. The portions were perfect. I finished my plate and was satisfied. Will come again. read more

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Food and drinks were both 10/10! I tried the bee sting cocktail and grilled chicken sandwich. The only off putting thing was the way our waitress (who was super attentive and friendly when it came to us) would speak to and about the other employees.. Definitely had a lil evil villain about her but otherwise, vibes were amaaaaze. We sat outside on one of the last warm-ish nights and walked to Newcom's after. Will absolutely be doing the exact same thing again read more

We loved the food, drinks, and service. Highlights were Fools Gold, Pierogi Potstickers (amazing), Deviled Eggs, Sweet and Sour Beef Tips (also amazing), Braised Short Rib, and Seafood Bucatini. Minor suggestion: Music was a tad too loud and offer more dessert and cappuccino/latte options. read more

Beautifully decorated inside, very peaceful and relaxing. The food and drinks on the brunch menu were amazing! Brunch menu changes to standard menu at 3pm. Service was very polite and accommodating. read more

Corner Kitchen - Dill deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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We went to the Corner Kitchen not really knowing what to expect. It was great. My guy had the ribeye and I had the pasta special. DD's pasta I think. The scallops were cooked perfectly. I usually don't eat sea food in Ohio (after traveling to the east coast for so many years and knowing fresh is better). They weren't over cooked, and had a perfect butter crust on them. The tastings menu is a great feature on the menu that I wish we had had more time to try. We were going to a play downtown and unable to do it this evening. All of the things you are curious about on the menu are included with a wine pairing. Yes! read more

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Really enjoyed the meal and our server. The space is a bit strange in concept, but still a lovely experience. I would recommend.

Stopped in for brunch! Excellent service and the food was great! I'll definitely be back! read more

Corner Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

We actually had reservations at another restaurant close by when we walked along the patio at Corner Kitchen. There was a young man singing and Playing guitar on the patio that drew us in. The patio was shaded and cozy and we decided to check out the menu. Great decision. I ordered the harissa pasta. The flavor of the sauce l was amazing. It came with a sorT of a tempura mushroom on it. The mushrooms were crisp and meaty. The pasta was perfectly cooked. The waitress recommended a wonderful Cabernet that was excellent with dinner. We enjoyed a nice relaxing dinner listening to wonderful music on a lovely evening. What an unexpected treat. read more

Great brunch spot...cute patio, fun & affordable mimosa flight and delicious food options! Can't go wrong with the The CK (all American breakfast), the steak & eggs was also a hit, very generous portions! Definitely worth stopping by on the weekend... read more

Corner Kitchen - The CK - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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