Wow! We got lucky at Lucky's. Visiting from California. Always looking for veggie options. How often do you find a local bar, with 20 choices of draft beer, and vegan options? First. Our server, TAYLOR was the best. So friendly, patient, accommodating, and fun. She made our meal experience. The selection of beers is impressive, and Taylor helped my decision with giving me samples of beers. I went with the Imperial Head Hunter and was happy as can be with this IPA, The food? Incredible. We started with mozzarella sticks and faux chicken tenders as appetizers. Both were great. The mango habanero sauce is more sweet than spicy. But both the cheese and chicken tenders were wonderful. Our appetizer +, was the tequila vegan chili. We don't find veggie chili very often, but this was prepared with veggie chili, beans and soyrizo. It was wonderful. My wife chose the jackfruit Reuben sandwich. Those of us that are vegetarian, miss favorites like Reuben sandwiches. This jackfruit Reuben met the challenge. Delicious and plentiful. I had the Fierro burger with an impossible patty. Definitely not as spicy as I wanted, but delicious nonetheless. Lucky's was a fun place either way, great food, cold beer, lots of vegan options, and a friendly staff. Go there! read more

If I'm craving a hamburger, you can bet we are driving the 20 miles from Springboro to Lucky's! Their Cobra Burger is the best burger in Dayton! It has a Thai-style Marinade, with Peanut Butter, Fresh Cilantro, Cucumbers, Pickled Carrots, Jalapeños, and Sriracha Sauce. I've had peanut butter on burgers elsewhere but those are just a gimmick and don't have thought behind them. Thai food often has peanuts, so this combination makes sense and is fantastic! The restaurant itself is a bit of a hole in the wall. Nothing fancy but they have a lot of interesting and yummy sounding dishes, with many vegetarian and vegan options. I'd love to try other items but just can't pull myself away from The Cobra. They also have a good beer selection and the servers are friendly. Food came out quickly and several people checked in on us to make sure everything was good. read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - The best burger in Dayton - Cobra Burger! - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Originally, I came here because I saw Chelsea outside and she had a good vibe. So, I came in and had a a beer and the kale salad. It was delicious. Then, I came back with a friend and we had the chicken fingers and the mozzarella sticks. Chris, the bartender, suggested them and wow, was he right! I was surprised by the tender just fried to the right level of perfection complimented by the most juicy chicken and mozzarella. Plus, the drinks are great and reasonable. Definitely come here!! read more

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Although Lucky's has only been open since 2011 it feels much older. In a good way. Located in the Oregon District in a non-distinct brick building the ambience is that of a welcoming, unassuming space where a person can hang out, catch up with friends, and eat some truly delicious food. What, you say? Food - delicious food - at a taproom? Oh yes. And also - delicious vegan and vegetarian food at a taproom. Let's talk more about this. Lucky's has an incredible selection of plant based offerings, with the additional option to adjust existing menu items to be plant based. They also have a dedicated prep station for non-meat items so prevent cross-contamination. One can substitute faux chicken, veggie turkey, a KBR Patty (kidney and black beans and rice), an Impossible burger, or seitan for many of the meat options. The jackfruit Reuben is veggie at baseline, but can be made vegan by substituting vegan cheese and vegan thousand island. We dined with my parents over a holiday trip, and although they're not taproom folks, both agreed their Model T Impossible burger, seitan gyro, sautéed green beans, and fries merited a return trip. Pricing is what one would expect from a restaurant in the Oregon District - not a cheap bite but absolutely worth it. read more

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My friend and I stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night. The bartender greeted us right away and was very friendly. When I ordered the veggie burger and skipped the cheese, she asked if I was vegan. She told me they have both vegan cheese and vegan mayo. So I ended up with a housemade vegan cheeseburger -- and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had out! You could see the actual beans and rice. It was moist but held together, and the cheese melted so well. read more

Great spot for vegan options in Dayton! Believe it or not but despite the ambience the food and selection are great! Great place to have a beer and a bite. Nice people too! read more

Great place to relax and enjoy yourself. Kris, our Bartender was outstanding, we truly enjoyed the friendly banter and service!

Dear Lucky's Taproom Management, I wanted to share some feedback about my recent visit on July 15, 2025, between approximately 1:30 and 2:15 PM (receipt time 14:15:32). While I generally enjoy the food and atmosphere at your establishment, I was somewhat disappointed by the service during this visit. The waitress who served me seemed more focused on chatting with friends at the bar than attending to customers. She spoke quite quickly, which made it difficult for me to understand her, and the overall interaction felt a bit distant and unwelcoming. What was most upsetting, however, was overhearing her say, "F* this guy. He looks pissy," shortly after serving me. I can't be completely sure it was directed at me, but given the timing, it certainly felt that way and made the experience uncomfortable and disrespectful. I left the tip line blank and wrote the exact total amount on my receipt to reflect my dissatisfaction with the service. I hope this feedback is helpful as you strive to maintain the professionalism and welcoming atmosphere that Lucky's Taproom is known for. Thank you for your attention. Best regards. read more

Our server was nice and there was a nice variety of foods. They have the largest selection of vegan items that we have seen in the Dayton area. The food arrived in timely manner. This is not a large establishment so I am not sure it can service large parties very well. read more

Have been trying to get here for years and definitely glad we made it. Burgers, veggies, and Killer cheese Sticks. Alot of vegetarian options too! Great beer selection and can't wait to come back and try everything. Jana the bartender is fantastic! Don't pass up the sautéed greens! read more

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Really great food, would recommend to anyone! They're especially helpful for anyone with a vegan/vegetarian diet and other dietary restrictions, as they prepare ingredients on separate surfaces. The staff is always super nice and food is always fresh! The lighting is quite dim, as it is a bar, but it has a very cozy neighborhood pub feel to the place. read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Chicken & Waffles - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Wow, I've been neglecting Lucky's for 2.5 years and now I've received the luck that lucky provides. Yea, get excited your luck is about to change, but just for your taste buds, which I mean is still worthy of excitement. Lucky's doesn't look like anything special, so don't judge a restaurant by it's look (or a person for that matter), but give it a go and enjoy. Where Lucky's strikes it rich is where all restaurants strive to strike it rich and that is their menu. The menu they have and I love is that it's so unique, burgers with peanut butter, vegan meals, not just grilled cheese but pesto grilled cheese. Falafel (I mean when was the last time you saw a menu with grilled cheese and falafel on it) is so so good, plus hummus, the diversity (or randomness) of the menu makes Lucky's sparkle, each entree has such a uniqueness to it (not a weird uniqueness), but just enjoy of a little added ingredient here or there that it sticks out that it makes you go, of course that extra ingredient would make it that much better. So when you have a chance give Lucky's a go, they do have a patio in the summer and a small parking lot in the back that fills up fast. Their beer menu is awesome too and their service is great, Chuck was always checking on us, but being pushy but just to let us know she was thinking about us. Lucky's will have more visits and recommendations from us, it is divey inside, but if you want good food (classics with a twist) check out Lucky's it's awesome, brilliant and stellar. read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Pesto Grilled Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Looking for a late night find in the Dayton area? Lucky's is it! This is a small establishment. A few tables and a long bar is all. When you walk in you would think Lucky's is a typical bar, but they offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes as well! Our server was friendly and on top of getting our orders in. I ordered a burger and fries. It was the perfect size and amount of food. Especially for it being so late in the evening. This is a great spot to go for some good food and drinks. read more

Luckys is amazing every day BUT today. I called at 8:31 and was told it would be 20 min. I arrived there at 8:49 willing to wait a bit and paid and ended up waiting an additional 26 min from my estimated time. The server claimed she was "slammed" but the same 16 people were in the entire establishment. Nothing crazy. As a server/ bartender i have knowledge and experience of what BUSY can truly be. The bartender was taking care of 7 of those 16 heads so im not sure how she was so busy while not a single other to-go order was done in that time. I'm not sure if she needs help or forgot my order? but the worst part was the WHOLE wait only to get a microscopic portion of the Up charged sweet potato fries. Not to mention they were a diff temperature than the burger itself. What a waste. Tragic. Usually I rave to out of towners where I work, about Luckys, but today was a showcase of how maybe it's not as great as it used to be. Please do better, or at least be honest if you forgot to ring in an order, which appears to have been the case. read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Cold and dry sweet potato fries that sat waiting for a burger to finish. - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Their sweet potato fries are the best I ever had anywhere. They have a really good burger, great beer selection, and friendly service!

Don't let the look of this place fool you, the food is great! A dive bar in downtown Dayton in the oregon district, not a lot of charm to it, but they get the job done with their food. Limited menu but each option is made well and has excellent flavor. Traditional bar food with some veggie options thrown in the mix. Got the falafel pita with sweet potato fries and a burger with regular fries. The falafel was great and very filling. Sweet potato fries would have been better without the seasoning but we're still good. Burger was cooked well! Friendly staff that made just enough conversation without being tiresome. Will be back! read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I've been back several times in the past two years. I'm not sure what changed, but everything about this place is wonderful. The food is amazing. I absolutely love the cobra burger. read more

Nestled in the Oregon District of Dayton, Lucky's is the place to go if you're craving a stiff, yet tasty (and optionally spicy) Bloody Mary. Combine that with what I believe is one of the best plates of chicken and waffles in the area and you're in for a treat. Get wild and add Lucky's spicy Honey Sriracha to your order. Great little place, not many tables due to its size and there is some bar seating. Staff is welcoming and basically pretty awesome. They (and I include the kitchen staff) do great work. read more

We stopped here to grab dinner in the middle of a long drive. It is in a very cute refurbished area of downtown Dayton. The food was very tasty and thoughtfully prepared. My husband had a burger, which he enjoyed, and I had a Cobb salad. Everything in the salad was very fresh and topped off with homemade dressing. I really enjoyed it. Our servers were highly attentive and very friendly. Highly recommend for a casual bite! read more

Lucky's is a great dive type bar and restaurant in the heart of the Oregon District. My friend and I stopped in last night and had a terrific brew and burger. I started with the Paradise Grapefruit IPA. Don't let the name fool you, it doesn't actually taste like grapefruit. It's a nice hoppy floral IPA, definitely worth the try. As an appetizer we had the fried pickles. They were amazing but the horseradish sour cream to dip them in was the real winner!! We both had the Cobra Burger and wow was it bursting with flavor! I wasn't sure about peanut butter on a burger and was totally surprised by how well it works. Also, I love my burger cooked more on the rare side and this one was cooked to absolute perfection. If you're downtown Dayton in the Oregon looking for a fun bar with great food I would definitely recommend Lucky's!! read more

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Found this great little pup after purchasing my new truck at a local dealership. Was very surprised to find a hole in the wall pub with tons of amazing vegan food options. The bar inside is pretty dark with low ceilings, definitely giving it that whole in the wall feel. But the service, food and beer is amazing! Great local Ohio craft beer selection and great booze selection as well. The staff was great and fast on their feet. Only issue we had was the parking lot, its small and a little tricky to get in and out, so if it looks full just find somewhere to park nearby. Definitely coming back here read more

Cool old school bar / sports bar. The staff was awesome, feel free to sit at the bar when they are light staffed. The cheese sticks were huge, easy to split 2-4 ways. The soup of the day was tasty as was the jerk chicken sandwich. Prices were very reasonable for quality of food and portions. read more

Service was friendly, knowledgable and very courteous. The food was generous servings. It was done according to request in every serving. We had four in our party. read more

Food is surprisingly good here. I'm surprised because I thought it was just a bar, but my DIL suggested we have lunch here and we sat at the bar and did just that. Soup and salad, along with an adult beverage of course! Service was quick and very friendly. It was not only tasty, but very reasonable as well. Menu was full of good looking things. I'm already looking forward to going back on one of my Dayton days when I'm getting things done. You'll find me at the bar. read more

Walking in it's a dark bar with maybe some muppets or tennis or distraction on the TV. Your expectations are bound to be a little low; mine were. I was WRONG!! Hot, fresh, well seasoned, QUALITY produce & proteins presented simply but packed full of flavor was the experience we had. A surprising number of vegan & vegetarian options (none of which we had). Homemade dressings, onion jam, etc. I wish we lived closer because this would be on repeat!! read more

Food was good, server seemed to be the only one there serving, but he did as best as he could!

Lucky's is a bar that serves your typical bar food in Dayton. It has burgers and other food like fish and chips. I went here with a group. It was the second or third time I have been here and I always thought the burgers were good. This time I ordered the Goat burger - it was a little bit expensive at $16.5. It was not a bad burger but it was a little bit dry. The burger felt slightly cold too - I think it should have had some kind of sauce to go with it. The goat cheese and avocado weren't enough. I added on some ketchup. I mean, a smashburger burger is even a bit hotter/juicer than the one I got, and it was not $16.5. The burger "came with" a side of the soup of the day which was actually not really a soup. It was more like a stew. I wish the waiter had clarified this. Also, I felt like this was a little bit of a tricky tactic as the waiter asked about what side I wanted and gave a list of options. I assumed that this came with the burger, because some options were a side of fries, chips, etc (things that typically come free with a burger!). But to my surprise this "soup" was an extra $2.5. I think this should have been more clear that it was extra. The curry stew could also have been a little saltier. I tasted a friends chicken and waffles. The waffle was a little too soft and spongy instead of having a light outer crispiness. Overall this wasn't bad - it would have been a 4 stars, but I was disappointed by the value of the meal at Lucky's Taproom. read more

This place has *tons* of vegetarian options and all of them are so delcious. Not just salads (although the salads are pretty tasty too). I personally like their impossible burgers best out of the vegetarian options. The best thing at Lucky's is 100% the fries. Both the sweet potato fries and regular fries are to die for! Make sure you get some of their homemade sauces to dip in too. Only complaint I have is that food takes quite a while to come out, but they say they cook everything fresh so that may just be a result of that. read more

Was looking for a local place offering vegan and gluten free options and this menu looked amazing. When we got there around 9pm, it was very dark, bar-like. Fine for myself and hubs. The tables were very sticky, which the waitress wiped down for us and said it was the finish (which I understand but it feels icky!). Drink options were great.. they have Glutenberg yellow can! Exciting for us gluten free folks. And cider, as well as plenty of beer options. Hubs ordered the pasta with faux chicken and he loved it! It was spicy but he enjoyed it. I ordered an Impossible Burger on the gluten free roll (up charge of $2.50) with green beans. The beans were cooked perfectly, crisp and flavorful. The burger and toppings were tasty... but that bun was horrendous! I picked up the sandwich and the whole bun/roll crumbled! It fell apart into pieces I couldn't even eat with a fork because it crumbled if you tried. We talked to the very lovely waitress about it and she said they are made from scratch. I totally understand how making from scratch can be good but in this case, it was just not good :( .. no offer to take off the up-charge when I showed her. I may come back and try other options, as there are plenty! But please change the bun.. or use O'Doughs or Shar... the bread makes the sandwich, especially when you are limited to gluten free options. Help a girl out ;) read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - This is the gluten free bun/roll. Tried to pick it up and this is what happened. Even with fork it kept breaking apart :( - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I've always loved Lucky 's and have been patronizing them for over a decade and a half but they recently took a bunch of things off the menu, all of which happened to be my favorites and they didn't warn anybody. A staff member relayed that other regulars expressed the same disdain! Hopefully the owners/mgmt does the right thing and brings those items back! read more

The two times I've ate at Lucky's I've never been disappointed: great vegetarian options and a fantastic drink menu. read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Ale soaked chips, peach party ale, classic Bloody Mary, and chicken & waffles - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Looking for a good lunch spot or a great late night eatery for some delicious food and adult beverages? The Oregon District's got a lot of choices but there's one in particular that you need to consider. Lucky's Taproom & Eatery makes for a great destination any time, any day. It's dark and cozy, with an inviting warmth and friendliness that will make you want to come back again and again. You can't go wrong with their handmade cocktails and impressive beer list filled with a revolving compliment of craft brews. Thankfully, prices are reasonable and there's plenty of choices for everyone. Their eclectic menu holds it's own against the competition. You'll find some familiar bar-food choices to be sure but you'll also have lots of eclectic but approachable edibles for the more adventurous set. This is definitely one of my local favorites and one of the reasons why I make the drive over from time to time. And A Little More Food For Thought: There's plenty of vegetarian and vegan offerings. Some recommendations: Seitan Gyro, Pesto Grilled Cheese, Falafel Sandwich, Chicken and Waffles, Fish and Chips and of course, my favorite: The Rachel AKA Turkey Reuben on marbled Rye bread, loaded up with delicious warm red cabbage and slathered with Russian dressing. Go for Brunch: Theses folks also open on the weekends for a wonderful, affordable brunch (Sat and Sun from 10a - 2p) that features, Biscuits and Gravy and some of Dayton's best Eggs Benedict and freshly made omelettes. read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Lot's Of Good Food and Drinks In Here! - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Eric for the win!! We had the greatest service this time around! We usually sit at the bar and are sometimes disappointed by the service, sometimes the server, sometimes the kitchen. Last night though- Eric was ON IT! We really enjoy Luckys. The fresh food is a nice break from other places highly preserved food. This time while we were there, I had the Cobb salad, it was great. The plate is full! If you're a salad person, there may not be enough lettuce. I am and I was wishing for more to go with all the good stuff left on top. My boyfriend's favorite here is the Cobra. It's a burger. Don't be afraid, it's delicious. He made me taste it because he was SO happy about it. You will not regret letting them put peanut butter on you burger at all! read more

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Great draft selection inventive food. Great dive bar feel one of our favorites. Try the Cobra burger

absolutely incredible vegan food!!!! i was in shock at how much can be veganized. my husband got the fried chicken sandwich and i wish i would've gotten it, it was so good when i tried it. fried pickles were a bit too salty but that's ok! still awesome. quesadilla hit the spot. service is fast and ambience is nice i loved the low lighting. guy at the bar was very kind and helpful to any questions we had. we can't wait to come back!!!! read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - vegan chocolate cake - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Went for Saturday Brunch. Got the breakfast burrito and an omelette. The omelette wasn't prepared with the listed ingredients. The portions sizes were quite small. The flavors were decent. The staff was very good. And, it discounted the bill for the error with the omelette. read more

LOVED our dinner here!! We were on a roll two weeks ago on a rare (should go more often!) visit to Dayton's Oregon District. Found great parking (rare!), quick and easy seating (ever more rare!!) and all around great service (woo hooo!!) on a late winter/early spring Saturday evening!! Time to buy a lottery ticket (or seven!!) Once we finished up at Toxic Brewery (check it out!!) we were looking for a place for dinner, and were pretty sure we'd be battling HUGE crowds no matter where we chose to go in the area. We got LUCKY at Lucky's (ha!) however, and grabbed one of the last available seats, and the rest of our dinner there went just as well!! You would have thought we planned it all out, but naaaaaaaah, just luck of the draw!! Lucky's has an AWESOME menu, along with especially interesting looking veggie and GF choices. I could have gone that way, but instead went with the chicken and waffles, which were PERFECT!! They make a mean chicken tender here, and that's what they used on both my chicken and waffles and Bob's tenders and fries. The powdered sugar on mine might not have been necessary, but looked pretty... Quick, friendly service, and very reasonable prices!! They have so many tempting, creative options, from apps. to desserts, and a their drink menu is awesome as well. GREAT choice for everything from comfort food to HEALTHY!! Get LUCKY!!! :-) read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Chicken and waffles - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The Vegan Tequila Chili was nothing short of amazing . Very delicious and packed with flavor . The seitan gyro was not good .The seitan tasted very doughy like dumplings. However I am eager to try other vegan options they have read more

The food was great! The beer was cold and tasty and just what we needed on a hot summer day in the Oregon district. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Wish they had a bigger dining room. We would have like to sit at a table, but only the bar was available. read more

The food was great, most of the bars down this street all have really good food. Loved my Russian sandwich, side salad with house dressing was fantastic! read more

Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Burgers Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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