This place was awesome- vis from out of state we like to try local businesses - my husband had the Ladder 11- lots of meat!! & I had the Hawaiian burger - it was cooked to perfection!! Wish I had tried the sweet potato fries - drinks were top notch too great place to go if you're visiting Dayton! read more

Visited a relative across the street at Miami Valley Hospital - great choice for lunch. Went with the Onion Smashburger/Chips with a beer and wife had Ruben with fries. Enjoyed both meals - quick and delicious. Would recommend as they have a good selection at the bar, lots of sandwiches and options - Deli or Hot read more

Ok bar and grille by UD... I grew up in Centerville, but never checked out Jimmie's Ladder 11 (surprisingly)... Stopped by for dinner with family. Jimmie's is a super chill place frequented by all the "UDers"... Nice laid back vibes, good crowd, solid beer selection, and alright food (the sandwiches looked pretty good). We weren't super hungry, so we got the blackened walleye and Parmesan crusted salmon... Neither were bad, but we've had much better. The place was pretty busy as it was a Friday night, so the service was just "okay" (our server was a bit snarky and short; you could tell she was very overwhelmed with service). The biggest drawback however was the price... $90 w/ tip for two dinners and two beers (completely ridiculous). All-in-all, Jimmie's was alright but definitely not worth the price. read more

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Nice cocktail menu. Looking forward to trying the food. A bit loud. Nice cocktail menu. Looking forward to trying the food. A bit loud. read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - New Fashioned cocktail new riff bourbon, disaranno, angostura bitters,vsimolw syrup, muddled orangen peel,,and luxardo cherry. - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The food was absolutely amazing. Recommend the French dip. The atmosphere was unique and different

Autumn Drinks Menu is great. Sit at the Bar where the service is amazing with the old school daytime bartender Bill, he mixes great drinks. Serves up lunch and never misses a beat! Drinks we had: Fall in Durango purple Tom Collins Forbidden Pear Food: Pasta Chip Nachos-just Ok Spicy Cauliflower -Great Quesadilla -Great Great service makes all the difference, didn't receive it sitting at the tables. This is my 5th visit Love this place! read more

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Fun night out with friends. I loves the cool old firehouse and all the pictures and memorabilia on the walls. Well poured Guinness and the house made pastrami on rye was perfect dinner on a cold night. Server was attentive and always near by with being intrusive. Lively atmosphere without being too loud read more

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Delicious food and served with pride. Great selection of beer! Always a great venue, keeping it local. read more

A couple of coworkers and I stopped in for a business lunch. It was my first time dining here. Cool atmosphere inside of an old firehouse. The service was fine and the food was just ok. Nothing was really memorable about the food or the experience. I got the Black and Blue salmon salad and some wings. read more

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I visited there and was extremely dissatisfied. I ordered the Ladder 11 Sandwich, and it literally had two slices of pastrami/cornbeef on it. They should have called it a cole slaw sandwich, because it was layered with cole slaw. They basically charged me $18 for bread and a lettuce sandwich. The server was apologetic, but they should be embarrassed serving a cole slaw sandwich. Not going back. read more

I had chicken Parmesan let me just start by saying it was fried chicken strips thrown on top of spaghetti with melted cheese on top of chicken strip, nothing like a chicken Parmesan breading it was not good very disappointed will not be back read more

We were in town for a short visit. We've been to Jimmie's Ladder before but not for brunch. Wow, their brunch is wonderful! I had the Grapefruit Mimosa. I've had "regular" orange mimosas before and decided to give the grapefruit a try. It was so refreshing and delicious! We shared an order of chicken biscuits and they were so good. Our server was prompt and kept DH's coffee cup full. We'll definitely return. read more

We were in town for the day and saw the great reviews on this place. Great setting in an old repurposed firehouse. Staff was friendly and attentive. Got the pretzels as an appetizer and they were delicious. Got the special which was a smash burger. The burger was just a regular burger, nothing smashed about it. Also the bun was grilled to high heaven, wanted so much more from it. read more

Five stars but slightly struggling with that. It is a nice place, old repurposed firehouse which gives it an odd charm. Our waitstaff was nice and the atmosphere has a great pub vibe. But ... 1) The "host" at the front counter either wasn't the host or else was completely clueless. Another group was ahead of us and he ignored all of us completely until I asked who we were to speak to about getting seated. Ten minutes later (seriously) we were seated at a table that had been empty the entire time. Great first impression. 2) My Chicken Parm was decent enough but it came out much later than the other meals at our table and was severely lacking in spaghetti. Sorry but that's a pet peeve of mine. If we're in town again we may come back. Honestly, I just don't know. read more

Stopped in for brunch and got the biscuits and gravy. I'm not sure what gravy recipe they use, but they need to find a new one because it was really bad. read more

Place needs a clean up and a total re do. Has no Ambiance . Food is ok. Service was great .

Service was awesome. Felt like a family run business where I felt well taken care of. Food was excellent. I didn't know I had a craving for pastrami or corn beef on rye until I came here. Ambiance was chill, being in a converted firehouse was cool. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area. read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Ladder 11 Sandwich with Chips - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The food and service were excellent plus the atmosphere is really cool. I'll be back for sure!

Jimmie's Ladder is our go-to spot when visiting our son at UD. We met Alia on her first week working as a waitress there and even though it was her first week, service does not get any better! A couple of months later and we came in town for parents' weekend. So happy to see Alia again as our waitress. She is so friendly! Great food in a great atmosphere! read more

Fish sand good, lettuce needed and less bulky bread otherwise fried perfectly and onion rings were delish!

I work near Jimmies and I've been wanting to try it. I see they are always busy. The inside is smaller than I expected and I felt too close to the people next to me. But it's nice inside. I ordered the tuna melt and a cup of french onion soup. Was disappointed when I was given just a tuna salad sandwich. It's not what I ordered but I didn't want to send it back. It was good but again not what I ordered. The soup broth had good flavor. Didn't really have much onion in it. I didn't like the bread they used in the soup. It over powered the broth. I'll go back again because I want to try the tuna melt. I've been told by a coworker their tuna melt was really good. read more

If you're looking for friendly excellent service and great food jimmies ladder 11 is the spot. My wife and I are from Pittsburgh pa and were in town for a Short getaway and are soooo glad we went to jimmies!! The staff was great ! Carly our waitress was wonderful as was Ryan! Thank you and we will be back !! Go Steelers!! read more

I had lunch here today in this old firehouse. They have their own parking lot behind the restaurant but it fills up quickly. Fortunately there is a lot of free street parking back there too. Inside Jimmies has a lot of character with an attractive old time rustic decor. I was in the mood for a sandwich and they have several to choose from. I went with the Cornerstone for $13. It comes with chips but I opted to sub up for the hand cut fries for an extra $2 more. My lunch took at least 20 minutes to appear but my waiter was nice enough to apologize due to then having a large party upstairs that backed up the kitchen. That's ok as I appreciated the explanation. The Cornerstone has grilled steak slices and sautéed onions topped with some tomato and garlic slaw with a few French fries added and all held together on a toasted Hoagie bun. I liked this sandwich ok but hoped for a little more steak and onions for added flavor. I did not care for the 3-4 fries added to the sandwich as the fries overpowered the rest of the sandwich. On the other half of the sandwich, I took the fries off and enjoyed it better than the first half. Actually I liked their hand cut fries and am glad I ordered them just not on the sandwich. They were golden brown and full of potato flavor and I recommend upgrading to the fries when you can. They were excellent! My table service was very attentive and I would be happy to return. read more

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Cool place, food was good, but a little pricey. Turn up the jukebox so you can hear songs you play and hire a bartender with a personality and I might be able to forget that I'm in Dayton, Ohio for the evening. Edit: As I sit at the bar with an empty glass, I get to watch the staff eat at a table to the right of the bar and bitch about their jobs. I won't be back. read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I was in town for business and met my brother here for dinner. What a cool, eclectic place to eat! Ambiance was absolutely stellar and the service was excellent!! Food and beer choices? Brace yourself! Ladder 11 offers a wide array of brews on tap and their menu is never ending! I tried the "Ladder 11" sandwich and was glad I did: INCREDIBLE!! Give it a whirl! read more

Went in with my daughter for a quick dinner. She had the chicken and rigatoni (which she loved) and I had a burger with fries (perfection). We ate at the bar and had quick service and a delicious cocktail. I highly recommend the Dayton mule! read more

Service and food is amazing Upstairs is very interesting plus a great outdoor patio.

hadn't been here in awhile, but a Friend Asked Me to Meet Him Today for Lunch. Service was Spot On,Karugu was Very Attentive! Soup of the Day (Clam Chowder) was Delicious and came Out Hot and Fresh! Opted for a Grilled Cheese Sandwich which came with Chips and it was One of the Best I've Had (I'm a Grilled Cheese Snob too)! Don't Sleep on this Local Eatery it's YUMMY! Highly Recommend! 6Stars out of Five! read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I'd probably give this more stars but the air conditioning was either not working or nonexistent. We were here on a super hot and humid day and it was nearly unbearable. That aside the restaurant is located in an old fire station complete with a fire pole and lots of Dayton fire and city paraphernalia. The place was hopping for 5 pm on a Tuesday, but we got seated quickly. Our server was training and both of our wait staff were attentive and helpful. Drinks were refilled without us having to ask. We ordered a starter, a summer special of fresh made pickles, which came with onion butter and warm bread. The onion butter was surprisingly good. My main dish was a Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich with fries instead of chips. It was tasty and the fries were excellent with a cup of their house made ranch. Overall the atmosphere was pleasant and the food was good. Just needed to be a little cooler to enjoy our time inside this very unique fire house pub. read more

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Food was bland and basic, not worth the price. The lighting was so dark in this establishment we couldn't read the menu. The entire restaurant looks and feels like a dingy dive bar, they sat us at a table that was broken, rocking and swiveling, I would like to preface that we had asked for a booth, and the young host took us to a broken table in the middle of the room. would not recommend if your looking for a nice place to have dinner. this place is an overpriced dive bar. read more

Exactly what you'd expect. Solid food, solid ambience. Not gonna change your life but not gonna leave grumbling

It was our first time and we went to the third sitting of the Mother's Day brunch! The service was fast, the food was excellent and the mimosa was strong lol Definitely going again soon! read more

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PRIÇEY SANDWICH SHOP Neat building Great bar A French Dip sandwich w/ chips & Pepsi A Pork Tenderloin w/ fries & Pepsi $38.00. + $5.00 tip = $43.00 The tip was more than she deserved since she didn't check back for drink refills till she brought the check even though it was fairly dead at 2pm on Thursday. Lunch specials are silliest I've ever heard of. No break on price. You get fries instead of chips. Woo-Hoo, made out like a bandit. read more

Had a superb dining experience here, one of the best I've had in quite some time. It's got a very unique look and feel - located inside a 120-year old firehouse. Brick, wood, lots of dark red. Somehow it's trendy and historic at the same time with a steampunk vibe. One set of taps built into a vintage fireplug, another attached to what appears to be a pot belly stove. Big and spacious dining room, mostly tables, with a gorgeous gilt-trimmed bar. We opted to eat at the bar and got great attentive and caring service- I didn't catch his name, but a big guy with a nose ring and a Hawaiian shirt really treated us right. When I told him no croutons on the salad and asked for the chicken cordon Bleu with no bun, he alerted me that they have GF buns. How thoughtful is that? Now I'm actually on keto right now and GF sometimes works but not always, so I asked if he knew the ingredients. He said I'll go find out! And sure enough he was back shortly and reading me the ingredient list off his phone. That Caesar salad was excellent, rich flavor and the Romaine just slightly wilted to give it a perfect texture- without the sharp edges you sometimes experience with Romaine. I loved my main and my husband was very satisfied with his Canadian Walleye, particularly the generous portion. He also asked for the veggies well done/very soft, and Jimmie's delivered. The highlight was an amazing appetizer, the Blind Dates. This was a finalist in Best of Dayton and I can see why. And taste why. Totally unique symphony of flavors with a slightly spicy umami finish. These were so good we ordered another to go for lunch the following day! I highly recommend you give this app a try. Jimmie's has a private parking lot, a pleasant hostess to greet and seat you, a covered patio seating area, a small stage for occasional live music, and a huge second story with balcony and its own bar, for large groups or parties. In fact it would be perfect for a Yelp Elite Event! What else? Nice beer selection, food served quickly, excellent quality, nice presentation, we were checked on, five stars all around. Jimmie's I'll be back! read more

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This place is great! The food is of the comfort variety. Very cool setting of a retired and retrofitted firehouse just off of the historic Oregon District in downtown Dayton. We had a very friendly and diligent server and busser combo - I wish I could remember their names, sorry but they were really great! I got their signature 'Ladder 11' sandwich and it lived up to the hype. read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - The Ladder 11 sandwich. It won best sandwich in Dayton! - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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The worst experience ever. Food was cold and server was so rude. Never going back. Not a good experience. $70 LATER. BYE Don't waste your time. The absolute worst restaurant in Dayton read more

Absolute perfection! I love Ladder 11!! This was my 2nd time here and like the first it was perfect. My partner and I always sit at the bar. The bar staff couldn't have been more friendly and attentive! Great work! Tonight I had the Smothered sirloin steak with house salad and steamed broccoli. This meal was completely perfect! Seriously it couldn't have been better. The house salad was wonderful with house made ranch. The steak though, wow!...cooked to perfection. Beautiful crust on the outside and perfectly cooked to rare (as I ordered) on the inside. Then topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and blue cheese on top. I love Ladder 11 and I'm sure you will too! I absolutely recommend them!! read more

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The dishes are always served hot and tasty. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Good selection of beers on tap too. You can't go wrong for American cuisine. I like the burgers and pizzas. read more

We came because of all the great reviews It was ok, but nothing to write home about. Had two appetizers and lunch Left full - but not overly impressed read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Calzone - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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What a neat place to eat! They have kept the interior looking like an old firehouse. The service was fantastic, quick and attentive. I had the ladder 11 sandwich, a Reuben esque sandwich, very good. Lots of different options on the menu. Make note when you go there though pasta is only available after a certain time of day. read more

Jimmie's Ladder 11 - Outside - New American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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