Debbie&#x27;s Restaurant

After a 2-mile walk around the river, we walked over to Tony & Pete's in downtown Dayton, Ohio, and…read morewe were in for some deliciousness. We were greeted by Jason, who was very friendly. We ordered the Turkey Pesto sandwich and the After School Special. I initially asked about the bread because I've been to places where the bread is extra, extra thick, and I didn't want too much bread. I wanted a good balance of meat and everything else between the bread. Well, they didn't disappoint. There were several layers of turkey on both sandwiches, perfectly centered between delicious bread that was made in-house and wasn't overly thick. The French onion soup was also really good, and of course we had to order the caramelized onion dip. We ate inside, and they brought the food right to our table. Overall, great location, excellent food, wonderful service, cute atmosphere, and splendid people. Tony & Pete's was a great stop after our walk around downtown Dayton.

Yum! A friend ordered sandwiches to go and the turkey pesto was amazing! The flavors go together…read moreso well. It was hard to put down. I will say you want to make sure you have gum for afterwards because the garlic is strong. But in the best way possible!

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Charlie's Deli

4.6(58 reviews)

2.5 mi

What a delicious find. I nice local deli. Fast and easy to order and quick service. You don't find…read moremany local owned places like this anymore. The Reuben was delicious as was the German potato salad. Such friendly service too. I will definitely be back.

absolutely amazing food my family loves charlies and always will i love their club sandwiches…read moredefinitely a great purchase. service and environment always a family friendly place great for any day

Tortilla soup and a cheese burger

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Grist

4.8(234 reviews)

4.0 mi

Lovely setting and atmosphere. Had the salad appetizer (huge and tasty) followed by the sublime…read moresweet corn Agnolotti. The home made pasta was like a sculpture on a plate and cooked perfectly al dente I didn't like ordering via a QR code but I'm old fashioned, but just as in Italy you can watch the artists making the pasta. Perfect for date night and dinner with friends

Food is Fresh and Flavorful. We had the Bird is the Word and Italian Stallion and Get the Veg out…read more All the produce was crisp. The ciabatta bread was doughy. The Miso dressing on the salad was bright and lip-smacking good. The rest of the salad was well-balanced. We liked the food so much we got cookies too and gobbled them before we left. Rock salt on the top of the chocolate chip was a well received reset to enjoy the melted chocolate. The cinnamon had that molasses flavor that deepens the sweet. The people are super friendly too. Interior has Personal touches everywhere. If we lived here, we'd be back all the time.

Kitchen Area

‍Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

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Shrimp and saffron risotto with fresh herbed foam.

The Wright Place

4.1(12 reviews)

4.3 mi

The Wright Place lounge at the Holiday Inn I-675 Fairborn-Dayton is great. The service is…read moreoutstanding. Great new menu. Very quaint and just very comfortable. Beverly is the absolute best.

OK food all around like if you're hungry it's a great place just to go get a quick serve as…read moreAmerican menu

Menu 2d page

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The Silos

4.3(57 reviews)

3.1 mi

Good food at a good price. Friendly service with a nice historical venue I would recommend.read more

I really enjoyed the Noods Bar! I had the Buldak Karaage Udon and it was GREAT. The flavor profile…read moreput you in the mind of the noodle version on Hamburger Helper. The noodles had chili oil and cheddar-infused pork broth, Japanese fried chicken, bok choy, fresh corn, scallions, pickled bamboo, grated Parmesan, and black garlic oil. I really enjoyed the fried chicken and the cheese pull that the noodles had. The service was decent. I wouldn't say its anything to cry home about - at both the bar and the restaurant - but the staff was pleasant. I will say I was a bit concerned regarding the food safety at the Noods Bar. I noticed that none of the people preparing food were wearing gloves or a hair net. In fact, the young lady who took my order at the register was processing basil without gloves. What I found most alarming was when the time came for me to order, she simply put the basil to the side for a moment - took my order by touching the ipad and took my card for payment - and went right back to the basil without washing her hands.

Bao Buns and Crab Rangoon from Nood Bar

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DiBella's Subs

3.8(93 reviews)

3.4 mi

We got a 7" old fashioned and a 7" Uncle Louie, hot. I have had most of the traditional sub at…read morework, but they are not hot and they are always made with the plain bread. I like these sub hot or cold, and I like the sesame bread. Side salads are ok, the cookies are fantastic. Service is fantastic, quick and friendly. Dining area has plenty of comfortable booths.

Poorly ran. They ran out of onions for god sake. How fresh are the rest of the ingredients?read more

DiBella's 5" mini sub. Featuring our classic turkey sub on sesame bread and our famous Godfather sub on everything bread.

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Godfather sub on everything bread

The Ugly Duckling

4.4(120 reviews)

3.2 mi

Great breakfast place and menu. Some differences in the norm with pancakes made with applesauce and…read moreoat milk. Had a hard time deciding what to order!! We both had enough to take home box and another meal. $40 may seem high for breakfast but we're getting two meals out of it. Some of the meals could be split. Great choice though. Service-4.5. Food-5. Atmosphere-5. Value-4.5. Old school diner style with artsy feel.

The Ugly Duckling was probably a one time visit for me. The atmosphere was great, and the service…read morewas friendly and attentive. You can tell they're aiming to put a unique twist on classic brunch dishes, which I can appreciate, even if it wasn't quite my style. I ordered the Gravy'd Cheddar Tots, and my friend ordered the Breakfast Burrito. While the food was well-prepared, I personally found the value a bit lacking for the price. The Gravy'd Cheddar Tots consisted mostly of tater tots topped with eggs, white cheddar, and gravy. I basically paid $16 for 2 eggs; I left more hungry leaving than I did coming in. I understand that their menu is designed to be creative and different from a traditional brunch spot, but I found myself missing some of the more classic breakfast elements. In the end, it just wasn't the right fit for my preferences, and I left wishing the meal had been a bit more filling.

Inside

Steak burrito, spicy and filling with tots inside!

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Goat BELT, so tasty

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.9(53 reviews)

4.2 mi

I enjoyed myself!…read more Food/Drink: Typical sandwich you would expect. Sammy's are juicy and delicious. A bit messy but delicious. Appetizers: None. Bread: Bun is a little flat, it's your typical $1 store. The lettuce wrap gets even messier but a good alternative. Dinning Area: Average size, open concept. Plenty of seating! Prices: Relatively inexpensive. Parking: Large, shared lot, wrap around just off the main road. Bathrooms: Bathrooms were clean and one person, sizeable. Atmosphere: During the weekday night off season, summer still pretty steady, but not unmanageable. Staff/Attendants: Cashier was Great and highly motivated, very nice dude, and relatively attentive. Awesome experience! 8/10

The service is FAST and right on spot. I worked in a NJ sub…read moreshop called the White House...subs made exactly like the Philly subs and Jerseys makes theirs just like the original subs from up north... it's the rolls...dough made up north and it's the water that makes it SO...SO good. They also offer lettuce, tomatoes and onions sliced THIN...you add red vinger...oil and oregano with red pepper flakes and that's a sub..the best you'll ever eat

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Little Fish Brewing Company - Dayton Station

4.3(59 reviews)

3.3 mi

Lovely welcoming atmosphere, great beer and amazing food. The baba ganoush is the best I've ever…read morehad, the greens and nuts with salmon is a great option It's become my go to place when I'm in town

Poor customer service. Came in for Saturday brunch, stood around for about 10 minutes, no…read moreacknowledgment from anyone, despite them walking back and forth past me. I get that they're busy and making the rounds, but not even a "we'll be right with you". Edit: Ended up carrying out. Took about an hour to make and they didn't give utensils

Little Fish Brewing Company, Dayton

The caprese salad with tomatoes, watermelon, mint, and cheese. So refreshing and it all tastes so good!

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Dayton Location

The Foundry Rooftop

Fantastic experience at The Foundry at the AC Hotel! Amazing atmosphere, great vibes, delicious…read morefood, and exceptional service. Ruben was our favorite--friendly, attentive, and truly made the experience even better. You can tell when someone genuinely cares about their guests, and Ruben absolutely did. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

I ate here again recently for my birthday. The reception at the hotel said they were booked for an…read moreevent until 8:00 pm. So my girlfriend and I decided to just eat at the bar. They open at 4:00 pm on weekends and there were people there for some sort of reception but there were open tables too, so it seemed kind of misleading and confusing to me. It seemed like a waste of space for the few people we saw there. My girlfriend ordered the vegan pizza which comes with cashews and mushrooms and you can add vegan cheese which she did instead of real cheese. So it is a genuine vegan pizza. I ordered their 8 ounce forged burger described as "100% Ohio beef patty, Gloucestershire cheese, arugula, heirloom tomato, black garlic aioli, potato roll, side salad." Both meals were very good. They also have a variety of unique and tasty cocktails. The bartenders were very nice and friendly, service was awesome, and there is a nice modern vibe. The only problem I had was I booked a stay at the hotel and it was with the "Foundry Package"which comes with a $50 food credit at the Foundry. The bartenders weren't aware of this package and I had to talk to reception to get this resolved. I do recommend this restaurant but the menu is limited so please review online prior to making reservations. The food is very good and the drinks are superb!

Food at The Foundry

Rooftop Seating at The Foundry

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Seating at The Foundry

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1 year ago

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Hally W.

7 years ago

Simple place but I love the service. Very family-oriented. The breakfast menu is abundant. The waitresses are all nice people. I and my child enjoyed our breakfast together. They have plenty of seats and enough space. We both ordered their special breakfast and it was great. The price is more than enough for the serving size and the food is great. Served hot and fresh. My kid enjoyed her bacon and omelet. The french toast is good too! They got some really yummy sauce poured on the toast and my kid ended up eating quite a lot for breakfast. It was not what I expected but I'm glad we stopped by Debbie's for breakfast. Else, I would not see my child enjoying eating her breakfast. read more

Ken K.

9 years ago

Debbie's is always awesome. The best people you will ever find. We love Joy, she is the friendliest person you will ever meet. Great food and awesome people, you can't go wrong with Debbie's! read more

Lindsey C.

9 years ago

Great service, food and atmosphere. Most definitely will be returning. Some of the best fried chicken I've eaten and the cucumber salad is a MUST. read more

Fran Y.

12 years ago

The food was great. The Restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Yes. we will be going back.

AJ P.

157

5 years ago

Great breakfast and awesome service! Very attentive and welcoming. Food came out quick and was delicious!

Lynn M.

7 years ago

Nice little mom and pop kinda place. Good food good service and locally owned by Debbie.

April L.

3 years ago

I will go again. Service was good and food was delivered within 5 minutes and was hot.

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