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    4.7 (61 reviews)
    Closed 2:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Birria Grilled Cheese
    LJ W.

    Decided to try this place before going to the Dayton Funny Bone. I love the inside, they have it decked out with famous black musicians. They had some good music playing to set the vibe. Prices are a little high, but the food was pretty tasty. I ordered the Birria Grilled Cheese with fries. My wife got the Shrimp and Grits. I had no complaints, the dipping sauce for the grilled cheese was really good. The fries were excellent! No ketchup needed, they were seasoned with what appeared to be a semi sweet dust. My wife enjoyed her meal, but she said she wished her grits were a bit hotter. She said they were just slightly warm. Customer service was decent. We will be back to try something different. Birria Grilled Cheese 1-5=4 Fries 1-5=4.6 Customer Service 1-5=3.5

    Jerk Chicken Mac n Cheese
    Alex D.

    Hands down the best place to eat in Dayton and the best restaurant I've eaten at in Ohio. Staff are super chill and friendly, they'll help recommend some food for you if you can't decide, seasonal menus so some things may change. Food portions are huge so I recommend sharing to try out most of their menu. Got their Wonton Nachos , bulgogi was seasoned great and chips were light and crispy! Jerk Chicken Mac n Cheese, super delicious; creamy Mac n cheese and the chicken was right on point! Out of all the things I'd highly recommend the Pan Seared Meatloaf! One of the best things on the menu in my opinion, perfect for 2 but meatloaf was tender and seasoned to perfection as well as the mashed potato's and green beans. Best comfort food around! And love the decor and culture in the restaurant, was a great vibe.

    Pan-Seared Meatloaf with green beans and Boursin mashed potatoes
    Zachary H.

    The Pan-Seared Meatloaf was phenomenal! I would highly recommend CULTURE for the food, service, and the vibes. Next time, I want to try either the Wonton Nachos or the Trippin' on Shrooms sandwich which is an actual fried Lion's Mane mushroom. The wait time was 12-15 minutes.

    Rasta Pasta
    Angelie C.

    If you're curious, just do it! Culture brings a unique twist to traditionally recognized comfort foods. My partner ordered Rasta pasta and I the drip burger, substituted with fries. The fries were crunchy and deliciously coated in a smokey, sweet sort of bbq rub. The burger melted in my mouth with a symphony of flavors. The pasta melded beautifully with no one spice demanding to be heard over the next, but all spices creating a euphoric mouth watering experience. Both dishes were shear perfection. The cafe style restaurant was retro, but in a cool way, with a nod to some of the best soulful musicians. If comfort soul food has a flavor, this is it. The food was delivered quickly and the service was excellent. We will absolutely be back to try other mainstays and seasonal offerings.

    Dayton chop cheese
    Mari B.

    The food was phenomenal! Seasoning was on point and the flavor was in every bite. The staff friendly. Place was clean and very welcoming. Absolutely amazing experience, told us the new menus going out soon and we can't wait to go back!!!

    Lois N.

    The set up is pretty convenient and they are quick with the service. The nachos were okay but the sandwich was delicious and fries were crispy! No free water though.. If it wasn't so expensive, it would be a great go-to spot!

    Wonton Nachos
    Kasey P.

    Awesome experience from start to finish. The kitchen is impressively fast, and they definitely don't skimp on the portion sizes. The wonton nachos are absolutely incredible and the star of the show. While the wings were just a little dry, the flavor profile was so good it completely made up for it. I was a bit heartbroken to see the brisket mac 'n' cheese is off the menu, but it gives me an excuse to try new things. The grilled cheese caught my eye at a neighboring table and looked spectacular, so I will absolutely be back for that. Highly recommend!

    Thai Cheesesteak with fries
    Drew P.

    It is currently a crisp and cold early mid spring afternoon. My buddy Patrick and I have been working on trying interesting places in Dayton for a while now. Today's adventure brought us to Chef Danes first restaurant, a global comfort food diner called Culture. Culture is a pleasant, if a bit noisy at times, visceral experience of its namesake. The menu full of unique yet familiar dishes and ideas Invites one's culinary curiosity yet doesn't become unapproachable. On a different day I would have tried their Louisiana catfish, but today Patrick and I were on a mission. The specials were calling. Patrick and I have been trying to slowly become part of the Dayton community and Patrick's new job at Little Fish (a nearby bar and restaurant) has propelled us to dive further into our exploration. Patrick was made aware of Cultures new specials, a Thai cheesesteak and chicken tikka masala fries. We had to try them. So on this crisp and cold mid spring afternoon we decided to become cultured. First off we got the Chicken Tikka Masala Fries and we were quite impressed. I'm not the most familar with British Indian food (maybe a bit more than the average midwesterner but not by much) and the fries definitely brought a pleasant experience that Patrick an I enjoyed...but we didn't finish all of it at once. We saw a glimpse of what was to come and we didn't want to eat to fast and fill up to much. The picture I took does not do the Thai cheesesteak justice. It just had a certain presence coming off of the kitchen. We were sitting at the bar watching it all unfold for the most part and the smell was subtle yet hypnotizing. we finished maybe 3/5ths of the fries and waited for the sandwich. Once it got to use I cut it in half, Took as good of a pic as I could, Gave Patrick his half, And dug in. It might have been a bit too hot resulting in me burning my tongue but the flavor was encompassing. I could taste all the elements coming together in such a unique groove. Could be chalked up to just a damn good cheesesteak, they tend to illicit similar responses, but still. The first words out of my mouth after finishing that first bite were "holy shit". I then maybe finished the sandwich a bit fast but I couldn't help my self, i had to have it. It was so damn good. Well worth trying while they have it. To say anymore would spoil the experience. Anyway, I've rambled enough. I encourage you try Culture for yourself! Thank you. Drew, from Dayton

    Salmon and grits - light yet filling!

    Very very tasty food and filling portions. The staff was awesome. You could tell they enjoy cheffing it up

    Salmon and grits
    Vera S.

    Im going to start with the ambience first because yall are that 9 out of 10. From the visuals to the layouts yall ate that really bad!!! Unfortunately that's where it ends, because yall LOOK GOOD that's it. The food trash trash. I definitely gave my food to the homeless man at the end of yalls street because I would never eat that twice. Yall definitely have potential and is being hyped up but in my opinion fall very shot. That mac and cheese tasted just like the roux yall use to make it. No cheese taste at all. There wasn't even a cheese pull in the mac and cheese. if y'all would have cooked the pasta noodles in chicken broth that would have given it more of a flavor. The jerk chicken was to good to be on that mess off a pasta. The salmon and grits was ok just a bit boring. Like not flavor because the salmon and grits was bussin I was just over eating the grits after a few bites. Definitely liked that sauce just wish I had more of it on my salmon. Yall chicken wings was OVER hyped just tasted like chicken with grippo seasoning on them the ranch and jerk sauce was nasty. I didn't get a picture of the banana pudding because I was too excited to eat it but after the first bite instantly t'd off. BANANA PUDDING NEEDS BANANAS or else it's vanilla pudding with cookies. That's just what it tasted like. Also drink selections Also stop using all that decoration on the food, let the fools speak for itself. All the works were nice.

    Wanton nachos
    Suzie E.

    If you want some delicious food definitely come here! We've been eyeing this place since we moved a few months ago and it didn't disappoint. Everything we ordered was good and now have my second round picks next time we go. Let's start off with how it's done... they have menu on the left when you come in and by the cash register you select and pay there and find seating then you wait for your food. The people were helpful when picking out what you wanted. It is a bit small but they have a few tables inside and out plus bar seating. Its was a great place nice vibe everyone truly enjoying their food. Again, we're coming back to try the rest of the menu at a later date. Thank you!

    Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and bacon-bacon-bacon!!! And a cucumber lemonade!
    Iyla G.

    Food was AMAZING! Service was friendly! And the decor was fun! There were a handful of artisan, fusion and cultually staple menu items, it was hard to choose. P.S. Don't skip dessert, even if you don't eat it there or right away, take it to go. I got the banana pudding and it was FABULOUS! NOTE: Get there early, as in, at opening, if you a pick of the full menu offered & a seat.

    Birria Benedict
    Jordan P.

    This is a great spot in downtown Dayton. I came here for brunch and had the birria benedict. Every bite of this was out of this world good. It was a well balanced plate and I was sad when it was all gone. I also had the banana pudding and it was delicious! The perfect end to a meal.

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    The burger and fries were amazing. Staff was helpful and made for a nice relaxing date.

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    If i end up on d3ath row id like jerk chicken mac n cheese from culture as my last meal pls. Service and music 10/10 absolutely incredible

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    Three Birds

    4.2
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    2.8 mi

    Three Little Birds is definitely worth a visit! This is…read moreabsolutely NOT a typical cafe & NO regular pub fare here! From the welcome --"We have been waiting for you!" to the delicious creative menu, (you eat with your eyes first). The thoughtful detail to appearance, taste in salads, yummy roasted carrots with pepita seeds & bacon, meatloaf with smashed potatoes & a perfectly cooked burger with crunch fries - we look forward to our return! The atmosphere is fun & fresh! Praising the owners & staff as this is NOT another franchise! Kudos!

    I really want to love Three Birds. It's close by, and Sueño…read moreis my favorite restaurant in Dayton. The space is beautiful and inviting. However the food just doesn't hit for me. I have been three times. Came once for the opening, I had the burger, my fiancé had a steak dish and we shared the hummus. The burger was good, but frites were dry and my meal was so greasy. My fiancé didn't love the steak. The hummus was good but served with spiced tortilla chips like Doritos. Would have been much better with pita bread or more veggies. The next time I came with a group of girl friends. We shared several small plates, including the corndog shrimp and the pimento cheese. I also got the Chopped salad for my main. Appetizers were very good, salad was just meh. Third time we came for an early dinner. I got the BBQ Bacon Ranch Salad and fiancé got the burger. Salad was not very good, just an odd mix of flavors. Fiancé said burger was good. They changed the fries but he wasn't impressed with these either. The drinks and wine list are excellent. Would love it if the bar stayed open later Thurs- Saturday and offered more small plates and appetizers. I really hope they figure out the menu and execution because it could be such a great restaurant.

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    Three Birds Interior - Dayton
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    Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fries at Three Birds
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    Rip Rap Roadhouse

    3.9
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    6.0 mi
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    While heading to Buc-ee's today, I kept hearing people talk about Rip Rap Roadhouse having some of…read morethe best burgers around, so I decided to give it a try -- and I'm glad I did. First impression? It definitely gives off biker bar vibes from the outside, but once you step inside, it's way more welcoming and laid back than you'd expect. Good atmosphere, friendly people, and the kind of place that feels like a hidden local favorite. I ordered the Biker Burger, and it absolutely delivered. The burger was juicy, flavorful, cooked perfectly, and packed with great taste in every bite. You can tell they care more about making good food than trying to be fancy. If you're making the trip to Buc-ee's and want something local instead of chain fast food, Rip Rap Roadhouse is definitely worth the stop. Great burger, cool atmosphere, and one of those places you're happy you discovered by accident.

    Really cool place -- a classic on northside of Dayton & easy to access off of I-70 or I-75…read more Officially between Huber Heights & Vandalia but really just outside North Dayton off of Little York Road & Waggoner Ford. Classic tavern setting but great outside deck & patio. Room for live music and both bar & restaurant seating. Service is casual and friendly but efficient and smooth. Food is casual but barbecue and smoked wings are where it is at! Homemade kettle chips are good & the onion rings are real & crunchy! Beer is cold & plentiful, and the bar is stocked. When I am going from west to east or north to south, this and the Buckhorn Tavern are my two must haves! Highly recommend!

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    Pulled pork sandwich and kettle chips
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    MidDay

    4.4
    (21 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I am obsessed with this local coffee shop! Everytime I come to Dayton, I take the opportunity to…read morework from here at least one day! The decor has changed since the last time I visited (more moody & cozy color scheme) but it still is and always has been a vibe!!! On my most recent visit I got an iced vanilla matcha with oat milk and an avocado "toast". The matcha was well blended and balanced between the matcha and vanilla flavor. My toast came out as a croissant piled high with fresh avocado, pickled onions, blistered tomatoes, micro greens and everything seasoning! So filling and delicious! I originally sat at a high top table in the front so I could eat and work easier at the same time but eventually moved to the low table conversation area in the back when I needed an outlet (the tall tables in the front by outlets were all taken). I also noticed that on wednesdays-sundays the shop is open until11p and that there are daily happy hour specials from 4-6p with drink and dip specials! Would love to come back one day to check this out! Definitely check out MidDay if you are in the area looking for somewhere to relax, catch up with a friend, work (be mindful of finding an outlet), or go on a date.... And yes I saw people doing all of these during the hours I was there!

    This is a cute quaint breakfast brunch spot. The menu is interesting and tasty..... It could be…read moreconsidered a little on the pricy side but the food is good. The ambiance is nice comfortable

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    Moody & Cozy decor! So relaxing!
    Moody & Cozy decor! So relaxing!
    Bacon, egg and cheese with iced coffee
    Bacon, egg and cheese with iced coffee
    Choco-Orange Iced Matcha and Iced Sugar Cookie Latte

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