Toll House Tavern

The mac and cheese is just so so good and hot every time. The workers are welcoming and nice.read more

I've been hungry for some good fish and chips. I got excited when I saw that Chumps had it on their…read moremenu. I ordered it for lunch. The fish without its breading was bland. The breaeding was beyond crisp, it was hard, tough, and was crunchy like concrete. Their "chips" we're just like McDonald's fries but tasted pretty good. They did have malt vinegar for the fish but it lacked something. It added nothing to the bland fish. I would recommend that Chumps take their fish and chips off their menu so it does not distract from their better dishes.

Dining room

Bacon lettuce tomatoe salad add chicken

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Home Sweet Home Cafe

4.3(40 reviews)

1.7 mi

Such good food. It's kind of like you stopped into a grandmas house and she has excellent cooking!…read more9/10, recommend it to anyone. They're all so nice.

Horrible it take like nursing home food service and the…read morefood is cold and tasty at all

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Company 7 BBQ

3.4(354 reviews)

2.9 mi

We are from Columbus so this was our first time stopping in here. It's a really cool place with a…read morereally cool backstory. The decor is awesome. The bar has a firetruck behind it. The sauces are all good. The service was great. The sweet tea was on point. My husband and I always get the same thing when we go to bbq places. I always get brisket and he always gets smoked turkey. Both were really good. The sides are delicious. The green beans were salty and savory and mouth watering the garlic mashed potatoes with the brisket gravy were amazing. Too stuffed to order desserts but they sounded good. We will be back for sure.

I like to start off with the good! We've been here more than a few times. The food is always on…read morepoint and occasionally the service is as well. I don't see us returning the. The staff for the most part, look as if they came to work in either last nights clothes or pajama bottoms. Since when are sandals ok to work in the restaurant industry? The girls with long hair, while it's pretty, that still doesn't mean I want to see them scratching their head or playing with their hair. Whatever happened to having it pulled back. Is that not a health code thing anymore? And speaking of that, when did it become acceptable for a server to have two filled drink cups tucked in her arm while holding the other 2 in her hands. No trays maybe? Gross. I don't want her hair in my drink! I guess I'm just old fashioned and like to feel comfortable that my food and drink are being handled with a little more respect. I guess I kind of feel like if the front of the house is that sloppy..... what's the back of the house like?

Smoked Turkey Breast Classic Sandwich

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Skyline Chili

3.7(62 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great food, great service, very cool restaurant inside…read more Really nothing more to say. Wonderful all around.

Visiting from Texas, the chili wasn't what I was used to. It was acceptable, just different. The…read moreConey dogs I received weren't really hot, and the grated cheese wasn't melted on them. The service, on the other hand, was very good - Fast, efficient, and friendly. The facility was very clean.

Drive thru.... Accepted forms of payment

Three Chili Cheese Coneys.

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El Rancho Grande

3.9(14 reviews)

3.2 mi

Food was great as always, came in to get the margaritas and let me tell you I was feeling them when…read moreI left. Alex was sick a great server made sure we were good every chance he got. The music was nice and catchy definitely one of my favorite locations to come too. Always takes care of me!

When your social media content says 50% off appetizers i.e. Texas Dip, then you honor that price…read more Don't ever talk down to your customers and tell them verbatim "we don't care what the current social media content online says". Your Manager should be fired. Last time we'll go there and we will be posting this on all social media platforms.

Chori Cheese Dip

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El Rancho Grande exterior

OinkADoodleMoo BBQ

3.1(9 reviews)

4.2 mi

Stopped in here recently based on the review that's posted. This place is sort of like the fast…read morefood version of BBQ. Everything seems to be pre cooked, so when you order its ready to serve. I had a simple meal of a pulled pork sandwich and mac & cheese. The sandwich was ok, but the meat itself didn't have a ton of flavor. I had to eat it with a fork because it was soaked in sauce, which tasted ok. The mac & cheese was fair. Lots of styrofoam used, but they don't recycle, so they're generating a lot of trash that doesn't have to be trash. I don't plan on going back. There are too many other options to check out.

On food alone, this place deserves four stars. The pulled pork and chicken were moist, with sweet…read moresmokiness that was just right, not "in your face." My husband and I both got the spicy sauce, which had a slowly evolving sweet heat; you could see red pepper flake in it. My son enjoyed the mild sauce, which he has declared "amazing." We had mac n cheese and collard greens for our sides. While the mac n cheese was good, I am one of those oddballs who doesn't like Velveeta in hers, so I'd have preferred a slightly different recipe. The collards, however, were delicious, with a spicy acidity that tasted like pepper vinegar. I could have eaten an entire bowl full of just the greens. I ate my chicken sandwich with a fork, because the bun quickly soaked through. It was really tasty. Our only issues had to do with the restaurant itself. First, it was unreasonably hot in the dining room, so I can only imagine it is sheer Hell in the kitchen. Though there were fans running along the floor, you couldn't pay me enough to work in that sauna. Nevertheless, our service was helpful, friendly, fast, and courteous, and both ladies behind the counter were extremely polite and professional. I'd love it if management could make sure they had a comfortable place to work when it's hot outside. Though the ladies' restroom was clean, my husband said the men's room had some toilet paper in the floor and could have stood a good, thorough cleaning. Lastly, though we were there during lunch (approximately 12:30) on a Saturday, they had already run out of their sausage, which indicates a potential problem in managing inventory and/or anticipating demand. At lunch time, you shouldn't be running low on anything. Also, despite signage that indicated the restaurant offers tea, none was available at the time of our visit. The food quality alone will bring me back (especially since you do online orders and catering), but dining in just wasn't the best part of the experience today. Hopefully, with some minor adjustments, that will improve. You've got hardworking, courteous staff, so try not to melt them.

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

1.8(29 reviews)

2.7 mi

I went to Freddy's in Englewood, Ohio when they first opened and honestly had a terrible…read moreexperience. The food was disappointing, the restaurant didn't feel welcoming, and the staff seemed miserable and rude. I left thinking I wouldn't be back. But I decided to give it another chance--and I'm really glad I did. Today's visit was the complete opposite. Chris took our order and was awesome. The food was amazing, everything was clean, and the staff was friendly and upbeat. The whole atmosphere felt welcoming. Huge improvement from opening day. I'll definitely be coming back.

The assistant general manger treats people horrible. She complained about employees she doesn't…read morelike. she tells them they are disrespectful when they aren't, and makes working there a bad experience. she sits in the office to play on her phone, pretends to clean, and always has a nasty attitude. she doesn't care about the store or the employee. The lobby always looks gross. she doesn't care and she never helps during rush where we actually need help. I suggest people to not eat or work there.

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KTs Bar & Grill

4.0(4 reviews)

0.3 mi

Love the food here it's really good, definitely to die for. Bar tenders are nice, everyone is…read morefriendly. It is loud but it's fun being here. You should definitely stop by for a bite to eat or a drink here!!

If you know the staff, it might be a good experience. My husband and I stopped in and sat at a…read moretable for 30 minutes completely ignored before getting up and leaving. It was not busy. All the staff's attention went to the four men at the bar. We tip well, so their loss.

Hairless Hare Brewery

4.3(193 reviews)

5.1 mi

This is a cool little pizza place and brewery. The ciders are delicious and the pizza the same…read more The service was average for an order at the counter place. It was the dinner rush so it was like 40 mins from order to pizza at the table. I wish there was an easier way to get more to drink than wait in the line. I'll eat there again and again.

Vandalia's local brewery is a great place to hang with friends. They have plenty of tables inside…read moreas well a patio section. The staff are friendly, you have to order at the front counter and they deliver your food. Great pizza selection with GF options. There are fun, unique ceramic mugs for purchase and it looked as if a few locals return with them. This place is on the Ohio "brew trail", too.

Ordering counter

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Buckhorn Tavern

3.3(154 reviews)

3.8 mi

Buckhorn is a local staple in the Little York area of Dayton. Nestled in an upscale wooded…read moreneighborhood, it's a favorite spot for motorcycle riders and locals alike. It is dark inside with wood paneling and stained glass lamps. An antler light gives the down home vibe. Service was fairly slow but friendly which is to be expected here especially on a busy weekend. I ordered the 10oz filet medium which came out medium well. I actually didn't mind because I also like medium well, however I read another review that said the same. It was juicy and tender. The potatoes were pretty dry and the vegetables were good just sliced a little thin. Overall I give it four stars because it was still a solid decent meal. Very friendly and attentive service.

This was always one of the places that was widely-known as a go-to for a nice but not-too-expensive…read moremeal out when I was growing up in the northern suburbs of Dayton. But having not lived in the area for more than forty years, even though we visit family here periodically, I had not been to Buckhorn in quite some time. It obviously does a lot of things right as, from what I can tell, it's been around since 1943. It's reputation when I was growing up was already well-solidified as it had been doing what it does for 30-plus years by that time. Now that it is over 80 years in business amd working toward the century mark in the not-too-distant future, I was reminded from this visit why it is enduring. Its appeal starts with the timelessly homey ambiance. It goes for a rustic theme, something like what I remember where we often ate when traveling through parts of the American West with my parents as a kid. The exterior certainly presents as a vintage off-the-beaten-path eatery. When you walk in, you can see that they pull off the rustic vibe pretty well. The wood paneling and attractive bar area give a saloon-cum-supper-club-style feel which is topped off with the deer-antler chandelier to connote rusticity. But in the bigger picture, the point is that they present a very comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy a meal. Their second, less obvious key to endurance, in my opinion, is the location. It's not close to anything but the homes of those who like living a little out of the way amongst the woods. That's tricky because it ostensibly limits the addressable market. It means that a place like this has to be a destination itself and largely rely on reputation and a loyal customer base, because they won't get much in the way of synergistic, passer-by business. But this means they have achieved something sustainable of that sort which provides a degree of insulation from factors beyond their control. That probably would not work well today unless you have a lot of capital and a lot of patience. The startup costs and the extensive runway required would likely not make a place like this appealing to most investors who want to see piles of money from their inputs much quicker. That's a shame, but the character that only comes with time makes a place like this even more interesting and enjoyable. It certainly adds to, and indeed is what is largely responsible for, its throwback persona. I had read reviews for this establishment that suggested that the service is a little choppy. During our visit, however, we saw no issues. There were three in our party and we were there on a moderately busy Thursday night. We were seated right away and our server Lou-Ann did a very good job of taking care of us. The food took a tad long to come out, but not beyond reason. In effect, the service was solid and we had no real complaints. Their menu reflected the vibe they have maintained for decades. It is a classic Midwest American collection of offerings designed to resonate with their fans. They specialize in Burgers and other traditional favorites that appeal to Midwestern tastes. The bread basket at the beginning was a nice starting touch. Between the three of us for our mains, we tried the Beef Hot Shot, the 10 oz. Sirloin with Cowboy Butter and the Turkey Avocado Salad (which may have been one of the more adventurous choices). The salad was mine and I supplemented it with a cup of Chili. It was all great. My sister-in-law said she had forgotten how good hot shots were. My wife enjoyed her steak and had some to take home. My chili was excellent and I could easily see how a bowl of it could be a meal. The salad was also very tasty and satisfying. The fare gets a solid A-grade from us. The value here is still pretty decent for what it is. With food, drinks, tax and tip, our bill was $80. At just shy of $27 per person, that's a reasonable value these days. It is good to see that this place still lives up to its legacy. It's a 4.5 to 5-star place for me. I'll hope to return for another meal soon.

Dining Area at Buckhorn Tavern

Turkey Avocado Salad at Buckhorn Tavern

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Luke T.

8 years ago

Fucking horrible service I should have learned the first three times. This place is a joke! Phone is off the hook and when you do get through to them to place a carry out order than they always say something like there are 20 carry out orders ahead of you! Bull shit! If you want to just serve beer then take your menus and shove them up your ass! read more

Matthew B.

5 years ago

Sat down, waited 15 minutes while all the regulars around us got waited on. Never got service.

Brent U.

5 years ago

We like this place, its local and the food has always been great.

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