This place is pretty good and staff is super friendly. We got a small pizza with jalapeños, tomatoes and black olives and chips and homemade dip. Everything was good. It's a great place to go for lunch. read more

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This place has come a long way since we moved to the neighborhood in 2002. Currently, they have 50% off specialty pizzas for dine in on Mondays and 25% off Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The three taps they mention used to be Bud, Bud light and Amber Bock, so the fact that they are actually craft/micros is a step up. They have a small wine list by the bottle starting around $17 (including the likes of Woop Woop Shiraz and an Italian Chianti), though you can get splits by the glass for under $5. Personal favorite amongst their pizzas is one that isn't on the menu---we made it up and call it "Meat-a-licious," which is basically code for all-meat pizza. We ask for it in hushed tones when we're with our vegetarian/vegan friends, but as a carnivore, it is a fave. Our only gripe is that it is our corner neighborhood bar, and paying $5 cover on a weekend when they are half-full, and we just want to buy a beer...well, we head down the street at that point. read more

I love this Place, BUT!!! Business here makes no sense. It might be 15 people in here on a Sat night. I don't understand why they charge a cover when the band goes takes the stage. a party of 2, a party of 4 and a party bus of about at least 12 people that I saw get off the bus, to charge a cover all went the other way. for sure most want to drink. Got the kitchen staff come to the front looking out the window, bored & the front staff complaining about people not wanting pay a cover. Easy, run the Junk box and sell drinks. Pros Know and the rest Guess. read more

I was doing a show at the comedy club down the street, and stopped in here to meet family who live in the Dayton area for dinner before. Everything about this places screams "dive bar" and that is just fine by me, I LOVE a good dive bar. Even though it's a dive bar, there are a few surprises on the menu. I had a Reuben Pizza, and it was simply outstanding. I can't express how much I loved this! We'll certainly return, but I might have a hard time ordering anything else. It's kind of the perfect storm. A dive bar with out of the ordinary food. I'm a fan. read more

Wow! What great pizza.. Ordered a 10" (small) OE special for dinner w/salad and I am a complete fan. The pizza was ultra thin crust variety which I love and toppings were great. Salad was very 'just ok' with little else besides lettuce. Pizza was a definite 5 star (no better IMHO), but knocked the score down to 4 stars due to the salad. BTW, now visiting the first time on a business trip and all I can say is that Dayton is an awesome city with great bones for renovation of the downtown (so cheap for RE now, it has HUGE potential for redevelopment of killer properties, and people are so, so nice). It is a shame that the loss of manufacturing (and our country's stupid hunger for cheap overseas disposable crap) has been so hard on this place. Unlike Detroit, this place has a real opportunity for comeback if the city leaders get their act together. What a cool place..... read more

I always come here for a show, it's a good spot for that for the most part. Everyone has talked about their pizza but the secret is the soft pretzels with cheese on top and honey mustard on the side. It's the best soft pretzels I've ever had, no joke. So why only two stars? Well the best pretzel ever can't make up for terrible service. Which is what I get every single time I come in. It's not that big of a place so I don't know why it's so hard to flag down a waitress or have them check back with you later when you want another drink. Really weird to me that the waitresses consistently miss opportunities for me to give them money and make me go to the bar instead. But trust me I have had poor experiences with the bar tenders too. Maybe it's different during dinner hours but I'm eating a meal and drinking just as much as anyone else so would be giving just as good of tips if not more. I wouldn't have taken the time to write this except tonight was the 4th time in a row I've been this annoyed. read more

Oregon Express - Gild the Lily at OE - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I try to give out five stars lightly, but this place deserves it. I find myself coming here frequently; their pizzas are some of the best in Dayton, albeit pricy, but they are worth it. Their craft beer selection is respectable and it features a lot of local brews. The place is very spacious and offers ample seating, even an outdoor patio come the warmer months. Stop in here to enjoy great pizza, beer, live music and soak in the Oregon District when you get a chance! read more

Oregon Express - The Reuben Pizza, excellent. - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Best pizza that I have ever had. Crispy crust that is not greasy whatsoever. Excellent service also.

The pizza is excellent! Thin crust and cut into little squares. Personally I think the Hot Hawaiian is the best but plain old cheese is great too. My husband and I are normally at Oregon Express to see Uncle Rico play so we usually come down a little early for some pizza and beers then enjoy the show. I would stick with beer here as there other drinks specifically the Martinis are not that good and overly priced. read more

I ate here once before many years ago and I remember the pizza being good. This time around, we went upstairs and sat on the patio and had beer. It was a really perfect ending to a nice evening. read more

A Dayton STAPLE! You must come to Oregon Express if you are visiting the city. I've lived in Dayton my whole life and actually didn't know about the bar/restaurant until I attended for a friends birthday. Drinks are strong and the pizza - MY GOD! The best pizza I think I've ever had. I order a large meat lovers which has salami, bacon, pepperoni, and sausage (sometimes I'll add banana peppers if I'm feeling like a little spice!) and it is to die for. read more

Come here on a Monday night. They give 25% off on all their pizzas then, which, of course, is when we decided to check this place out. They make thin-crust pies and have a decent variety of toppings. The quality is far above your simple delivery but I wouldn't crown them as gourmet. The beer selection is good, as is the ambiance. On weekends, they have live music regularly. This weekend, they threw a tribute to 80's hair metal bands. I would have liked to go, but my mullet isn't quite grown out yet. In all, Oregon Express is a fun, laid-back joint. I'd recommend it if you are going out with a group of 4+ and are looking to just socialize/hangout within your group. If you have crazier ambitions, perhaps look elsewhere. read more

Went with a big group and got a seat right away. The food was unbelievable!! 10/10 pizza and burgers. Great prices and good live music.

The service was awesome. The pizza delicious! We went early and there was no wait. Parking was behind the record store. read more

Oregon Express - Delicious - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

When on Monday night.... half price pizza special and it was Delicious. Also had some pumpkin beer from a local brewer which was also great. Top place for a bit and beer in Dayton. read more

I usually don't go out to the Oregon District, it's not normally my cup of tea. I am also not a fan of paying cover charges at bars. I have to say though, I was very impressed with this place. I went on a Saturday night (December 13th) and had a great experience. The bar itself- Being there for the first time, it's best described as traveling through a house with hidden rooms. When you first walk in they have a really nice bar area with a huge bar and several tables. Then you can go through a doorway and head into a bigger sitting room with tons more tables and a stage for bands to play. The best part of this place was the upstairs patio. I was kind of taken aback by the view of our fair city. I can't wait to go back in the summer and sit out and enjoy a beer on that patio. Beer Selection- They had a FANTASTIC selection of beer. Many, Many craft brews. Some local and some National. I had two Warped Wing 10 ton Chocolate Stout and a Youngs Double Chocolate Stout. Both drinks were $6 which is very fair for a fantastic beer. So, the prices are fair and not overly priced. All the craze at this place is the pizza, I saw A LOT of people enjoy it. I can't wait to go back and try the pizza. And lastly, the Service. The service was fantastic, I am a stickler for good service and I was not disappointed in the service I received here. The bartender was fantastic, friendly and very informative of her beer selection. Oh, and also the door greeter actually opening and closing the door for us was a nice touch. I will be back. read more

Candyce O'Connor's 40th High School reunion from West Carolton H.S. Celebrating at The OE in the Oregon District in Dayton. By far my favorite place to party. They had a great Blues band for Happy Hour. Best pizza anywhere. Love the upstairs balcony. Susan Bavaro and Joe Bavaro owners and friends certainly know how to make it happen! read more

Stopped in on Tuesday evening with my partner, because the OE pizzas rock. This evening, at about 6:30, they weren't busy but they weren't especially friendly either. The bartender was just....she was just not personable. We paid for our drinks TIPPED her, so that wasn't it, told us to go to a table, and assured a waitress would be right with us. 10 minutes later I went to check on the waitress. She appeared to be such a delicate flower. The bartender snaps she'll be there when she gets there, and then the hipster chick in her totally happenin' knit hat slides up to the table, throws down some napkins and tells me I don't need to get an attitude. (Wrong thing to say. I can be just fine until that.) I (was starving and) told her she could go on somewhere, because we wouldn't be bothering her anymore. And we didn't. We left. Who hires these people???? It doesn't matter. We won't be back. Complaint to management got me nothing, so they must not care either. It used to be a cool place. This is the best pizza in town and the place wasn't busy. The staff on hand -- not the kitchen people; we didn't see them -- but the bartender and "waitress"? No personalities, but some definite attitude. If I'm your waitress and I hear someone questioning where i am, I oam smart enough to be apologizing all the way to the table. Perhaps, hatgirl, you could learn from that. Don't know what to tell you about the baby Lea DeLaria at the bar. That's a whole other story. All I got for that is personality is SO important. Works for Lea DeLaria. read more

Best local pizza place in Dayton! If you like spicy try the siracha chicken pizza! Great patio during the summer months. Great for a casual date night, or out with friends. Full bar including local beer on tap, ciders, and liquor. They also have a train in the bar counter. read more

Oregon Express is a great bar with an eclectic mix of live music. However, if you go there for only one reason, go for the pizza. The OE's pizza is some of the best in Dayton. It comes in a multitude of varities from the basic sausage and pepperoni to specialty topped. Also, the bar has a toy train that runs back and forth under the counter glass. How great is that? Head upstairs to a rooftop party deck that's great for groups. read more

So, I didn't try their pizza, but the menu was a bit of a disappointment and their beer list is a bit sad, considering Lucky's and Thai9 are considerably better in that department. From the pizza selection I saw, I personally find Dewey's Pizza more appealing. read more

You could smell the yummy pizza from the outside and it didn't disappoint ! I got the artichoke pizza and it was loaded! I went during happy hour and the bartender was great, answering questions and letting me try what was on tap. My only complaint was my waitress. Though she checked on us she always seemed to be bothered and she never brought out the dipping sauce I asked for. I will return because I overall had great service but will hope for a different server! read more

It's in the details AND the products served. Both hit on all cylinders. Love this spot. Honest, tasty and cool. Go, GO!

Known for their pizza, a group of us came here on a Friday night. They have a strange rule about charging everyone for drinks to get happy hour pizza pricing so I was going to get charged 2.50 for ice water. The waitress was kinda rude to our group and we decided to go spend our money somewhere else. read more

Great atmosphere! Pizza was delicious and the service was first class. The drinks are good and the beer is cold.

The Good: - The pizza is excellent. Thin crust, cut into squares. Unlike the previous reviewer, I have no particular affection for the Reuben Pizza (let's just say it's an acquired taste - if the thought of rye bread croutons on your pizza doesn't make you turn up your nose, you should try it), but just about any other pizza on the menu hits the spot for me. - During happy hour, they periodically bring out free pizzas, which are attacked and devoured so fast you'd think they were free and delicious. Oh wait .... - There may only be three or so beers on draft but they are microbrews and there's additional selection by the bottle. - The atmosphere is great: a true neighborhood bar. Good music acts, plus Tuesday trivia with Sam the Trivia Man. The Bad: - Three taps. :-/ The Verdict: - A great local bar with truly good pizza plus decent sandwiches and a tasty if limited draft beer selection. read more

Walked in with my children to eat pizza and was asked to leave because they were not 21. At 6:15. Rude.

I went here with Friends on one of Dayton's First Fridays. They had half priced pizza and happy hour so we decided to try it out. They had a good selection of pizzas, we went BBQ chicken. It was very good, and the service was good too. They had a local band playing in the side room. The atmosphere is pub/restaurant, seat yourself tables and a bar. Definitely worth half price, would go again. Great place to start your night in the Oregon District. read more

I ended the night here on a recent Friday based on a recommendation from a tipsy friend we made earlier in the evening. There was a female-fronted blues band playing to a small crowd. The band did a great job, and the layout was nice for listening to music. The server was in a good mood and took good care of us. Bathrooms weren't immaculate. I would definitely come back to listen to music again. read more

Amazing pizza. If I could find out who make the pizza back there I'd pay him myself. Y'all be trying to hoe me like I'm not 21 every time I come in there though but it's all good because the food makes it all better. read more

I would always come here for lunch with my buddy Harlan. Thru have some of the best pizza in town! Check out the historic bar and the balcony in the summer. Always a good time in the Oregon District. read more

Great evening spot to chill after work & meet friends. Monday is half off specialty pizzas. The BBQ Chicken pizza is great

Fantastic! We were in town for the weekend and wanted a good local place to eat. We stopped in and it was amazing! The Italian sandwich and ham pizza were the best we've had. We will definitely stop back in when we are in town again! read more

Pizza is great, drink selection is good, and the atmosphere is welcoming. They have great specials during the week and it is a fun place to meet up with some friends, order some za, and drink a few beverages from their rather extensive beer list. Although their menu is not expansive, they are good at what they offer. Ever Tuesday is Trivia night (a blast) and they usually have live music on the weekend. For a fun time at a great price, Oregon Express is worth your time! read more

.......Personalities there are that of a paper cut... Food taste like band-aids smell..........

Swung in for quiz night (Tuesday) while in town and was pleasantly surprised. The quiz night is really good, loud, and pretty interactive - actually, not nearly as stiff as my normal place back home. Impressed with service and beers. The artichoke pizza as great - a huge positive. Well done. read more

The pizza here is the best. Chicken Ranchero. Go on Mondays and its half off. The service is hit or miss, the servers can be rude on occasion, like we're inconveniencing them. Makes me not want to go back if it weren't for the amazing pizza. The bands they have play here are god awful. If you don't absolutely love pizza go on down to Dublin Pub, Trolley Stop or Blind Bobs where the service is amazing every time and the bands don't suck as bad. read more

Went there on a Friday happy hour- one of the few bars that have happy hour with live music. Great music big happy crowd awesome pizza . If you go first Friday of month you see Linda Prevo and south side slackers band.the girl/woman is a great singer and the guitar player is bad ass. LOVE them LOVE the place!! read more