Grist is by far the best restaurant in Dayton Ohio…read more Very consistently amazing. So hard to choose from the menu... everything is so great. Definitely don't forget dessert...

Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they…read morewere booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets.

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!

Literally so good. I have been twice and both times my sandwich was amazing. I got the turkey pesto…read moresandwich and I'll tell you I ate three whole thing in one sitting both times. Delicious. Service is amazing, everyone is friendly. Make sure you check out the bathroom wallpaper

Incredible sandwiches and ownership team. Love having this as an option. Chef Andy has put together…read morean incredible business. Check it out.

In my senior year of college, I took an art trip to Italy. We spent days exploring the finest…read morecathedrals, churches and museums that Rome and Florence had to offer. But what I remember most of all is the food, particularly ducking into a little shop off a piazza somewhere to grab whatever I could buy and eat while we walked to our next sightseeing destination--a pastry, a slice of pizza, or a sandwich. At Alveo, I almost feel like I'm right back there. The restaurant is small and lively, not a place to linger exactly but a place where you can tell you'll be taken care of. Just as many patrons are ordering to go as they are to stay. And the sandwiches? Good enough to power many, many steps of sightseeing across cobblestones, or just get you through the afternoon at your home or office in Cincinnati. They've absolutely nailed the ingredients on every sandwich I've tried, with high-quality components selected specifically for how they go together. (Like those little sandwich shops in Europe, there are no substitutions here--unless you'd like gluten free bread.) The bread? Unreal how it can hold these constructions together while being soft and delicious. The meats? Perfection. The cheese? Incredible. That pistachio stuff? I see it in my dreams. The one area where Alveo definitely deviates from its European brethren is portion size--these sandwiches are huge! They come in a paper wrapper, inside a to-go box, and believe me, you will probably need it. Each time I've been to Alveo I've ended up eating about half the sandwich for lunch and the rest for dinner, maybe with a snack in between, and felt perfectly satisfied for the day. So, yes, the $20+ price tag might discourage you, but don't let it. It's a $20 investment in a very, very delicious day.

Absolutely the best turkey Reubens in town.....corned beef & pastrami equally good but I am partial…read moreto All the Best's fresh turkey. Also, love their Bestie sandwiches on challah buns!

So... we've talked about going here for quite sometime because I love a decent Rueben. We get…read morethere, it's Sunday early evening. The store is pretty much empty. Its interior is super cute with a diner type atmosphere and a full bar no less!? We walk in and adhere to the signage that states to wait for hostess for seating... so we wait. and wait.. and wait some more where a nice lady comes out of the kitchen and realizes we are standing there. I was borderline becoming impatient and was about to leave. So we get seated. Check out the menu where it all sounds good. I love the premise where they seem to admitting they steal recipes from other stores around the country and recreate them here and that's how they became 'All the Best'. So I ordered half Rueben with pastrami and corned beef, a side of matzo ball soup. The lovely Mrs ordered 1/2 hot brisket sandwich and chicken noodle soup. No clue how long it took from ordering to being at our table but it was a bit of time. The sandwiches are okay. The bread on both sandwiches was way too hard to enjoy the actual sandwiches as a whole. Not a lot of meat. The soups... in a perfect world, your soup would be piping hot. Ours were actually unusually cold? Like they were straight out of the fridge and somebody forgot to microwave them to warm the up? I had never had matzo ball soup so I had to google if it was served cold like gazpacho or vichyssoise. So... for $40 with tip this was a bit egregious for me but hey... we finally tried it.

The food was great but the service was truly exceptional! The servers were efficient and friendly…read moreand all seemed to help one another out. They took initiative and anticipated our needs - bringing refills before we even had to ask. Would definitely eat here again!

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT EVER…read more The Breakfast Burger was perfect. The vibe was immaculate. The service was incredible. MUST VISIT SPOT in Dayton!!!!

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

What an amazing deli. Open since 1964. Kind of in a bad part of town, but definitely worth the…read morestop. One of the largest sandwich menus I've ever seen. I had the Smoky the Bear, which is Mesquite Turkey, Lebanese bologna, jalapeños, a chipotle sauce, cheese etc. that was to die for and on a pretzel bun. Also had their potato salad, which was amazing. All of the meats are sliced to order. They even have cabbage rolls on the menu. This is a great mom and Pop historical deli. I will be back to try many more sandwiches. Highly recommend.

Wish i took a pic of my Italian sandwich(The U2). Big flavor, big menu, big ups to Charlie's! First…read moretime going there today and I'm going to be happy going back.

The cinnamon roll frosting was fantastic and I love how the cinnamon roll bread wasn't too sweet so…read moreit made a nice balance. I love how the ham and cheese croissant has the cheese crusted on the top of it instead of inside. Everything I've tried so far has been delicious.

Cute lil cafe & the aromas of fresh pastry were intoxicating. Service was friendly and prompt…read more They've been in business for a few years, so I was surprised when they handed me a paper cup with hot water and a tea bag. After I chose a seat, they brought out my breakfast croissant on a paper plate. I wish the cheese was melted, but the sandwich was really good. The croissant was impressive-it tasted like I was back in Paris. It just felt like I was in my hotel lobby having breakfast with all the paper products. I opted for an assortment of to go pastries to try--almond croissant, lemon blueberry scone, and coffee cake. They were all pretty delicious, except the scone. The coffee cake was the best. I will be back!

I finally had to stop in this place to see for myself why this small restaurant next to a gas…read morestation was receiving 5 Star reviews. I went in at lunchtime, and it was very busy. Definitely a popular place. I noticed many construction workers but also several families with kids. The menu was fairly simple: burgers, sandwiches, burritos, chili, salad. Customers line up at the counter to place their orders. There were several cheese options for the sandwiches and burritos. There was an extensive breakfast menu. I would probably return for breakfast, but I wasn't overly impressed with the burrito I ordered for lunch. When I ordered a burrito, and was asked what I wanted on the burrito I started with asking for beans and rice. That request earned a rather puzzled look from the employee, and he said they didn't have beans. I guess I had just assumed that if they had burritos on the menu they would have beans and rice to put in them. So I just requested cheese and chopped tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, salsa, and chipotle sauce. The burrito was fine. The food quality was average to slightly below average. For example, an employee opened a large bag of shredded lettuce in front of me and dumped it into the bin. I'm guessing other ingredients were prepackaged and pre prepped. Employees were friendly and obviously this place is a local favorite. Prices are very reasonable. I would give it another try for breakfast but wouldn't order another burrito.

My low carb/ pre-diabetic folks: this place is for you. They make their own "cloud" bread which is…read morelow carb, you just have to request it. I found this out after I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with no bun. My burger was cooked perfectly, bacon crisp and they let you choose your toppings like subway. It shares a location with Shell. There is sometimes a line at lunch, but it moves quickly. They serve up a great breakfast, so they offer breakfast sandwiches or lunch on the cloud bread. I have also called ahead and they have had an omelette waiting for me when I got there at the drive-through window which was fabulous, it is right off of the interstate so you could totally call ahead and this could be a super quick stop.

We come here all the time. The menu changes frequently, though there are a few items that you can…read morealways rely on (e.g., house burger). The food is incredible, and the staff are all super chill and friendly. You can sit outside on the benches or inside the brewery with its super high ceilings. Great place all around, and very surprising that more people don't know about it, probably because it's not in a high traffic area.

First time in Dayton, randomly found this place after Silos was packed. Just a very pleasant dining…read moreexperience with a great meal, friendly service, and a cool interior. Lacks a lot of the common "brewery" elements and feels more like a restaurant which was a pleasant surprise, especially as someone who quit drinking 2 years ago. Great stuff.