I have been thinking about this place ever since I left! I have never been a coleslaw fan but this resteraunt singlehandledly converted me and changed my life. First of all; it was my first time in Oregon District and the vibes were SO good. It was extremely diverse and I felt immediately at home. But my day was elevated when I ordered the Trolley Turkey Sandwich. I have never had a more delicious turkey sandwich in my 37 years of living. I put coleslaw on every turkey sandwich now and it just doesn't hit the same. Cannot wait to go back!! read more

We are trolley stop regulars since before new owners. Lately there has been one server on the floor not including the Bartenders, and it has impacted the service and vibe greatly. Maybe the new owners should reconsider their Scheduling technique. read more

The Trolley Stop is a regular in our brunch stops. They have a great dog friendly patio so our boxer gets to tag along. The service is always friendly and the food always hits the spot. The patio reminds me of the courtyards in NOLA. I usually have the brunch burger or breakfast burrito. They have a lot of vegan options that my wife loves. read more

We were going to eat outside. Decided to leave...staff seemed nice. The brunch menu looks pretty good. Beer prices seem to be okay. I just don't like dogs standing and sitting on the table I may eat off of !! read more

Trolley Stop - Hot dog ! - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Trolley stop has the cutest little back patio. It's so intimate and quiet, very relaxing. They always have a great selection of brews.

Trolley Stop is a total vibe for weekend brunch. Not only do they have adorable (and extensive) patio seating - but they also have a Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar with every topping you could ever imagine. They weren't terribly busy around noon on a Saturday morning - and it was quick and easy for our group of four to walk in and find a table outside. The other three members of my party went with a breakfast dish - but once I saw the Black Bean burger on the menu, I knew that was the dish for me. I opted for a side of their crispy potatoes (with a small upcharge) to really lean into the brunch theme, and that was definitely a solid choice. The burger itself was delicious as well - sometimes veggie burgers don't hold together well, but this one wasn't crumbly at all, and seasoned and cooked perfectly. I also partook in their Bloody Mary bar - and I have to say I've never seen such a variety of hot sauces. The only warning I have for folks mixing their own drinks is to be sure you know your palette ... because if you add in too much hot sauce or horseradish, you kind of just have to live with yourself. I would definitely return to Trolley Stop the next time I'm visiting family in Dayton! If the weather is nice, do yourself a favor and walk around the Oregon District after your meal to take in some of the history and cute shops. read more

Trolley Stop - Black Bean Burger - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Oh definitely recommend! Ate there today, had the best chicken sandwich ever! My husband had the"breakfast bowl" which he loved...excellent food, atmosphere & service very quick & friendly! read more

Definitely a neighborhood bar, and a popular one at that. The bar fills up fast and then the non regulars are left to fill the smattering of tables. The space is large and the tables are scattered around making the seating feel awkward. My friend ordered potato soup at about 8 pm and the soup was cold and the potatoes were raw- back to the kitchen it went. We did drink our fill of Irish Gingers. Our server was friendly and took the time to joke around with us and give us some pointers to the neighborhood. The restrooms are located upstairs. Not ADA compliant!! There was an older man who said he had bad knees and couldn't go up the stairs anymore. (Where does he go then???) read more

Trolley Stop - Menu - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Everything was great!!! I'll be going back for sure!!! I haven't been to the Oregon district in almost 20 years...this wasn't a disappointing experience. The ambiance was chill and service was great. We had a lot of food come home, those pancakes read more

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I love the Tex Mex bowl! It's the absolute best lunch. Make sure to dine on the patio if the weather is good :) Also: check them out Friday and Saturday nights for live music! read more

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I had fun here tonight! Went out to play some pool! Trolley stop upstairs has pool! This place is cool! Beer prices was reasonable. We had a party of 8 we all room to play pool and sit down! read more

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I did not have food here. I stopped to go into this fantastic dive bar to hear the 90s rock band that was playing. Cool place to stop and grab a drink. Bar tenders were attentive. read more

As the summer days get hotter and hotter it's really nice to find a lovely spot to go to lunch and cool off. My partner and I recently went on a date and the spot we went to was The Trolly Stop in the perpetually pleasant Oregon District in Dayton, OH. The restaurant had a quite chill environment and incredibly friendly staff. It was fantastic place for late lunch on a scalding hot day. I had their blueberry mule and their hippie stacker sandwich and my partner has a drink version of their raspberry lemon drop shot with a jalapeño popper grilled cheese and we were both quite satisfied. The blueberry mule was simple call to a legendary drink (and my personal fave cocktail) where the blueberry shines and compliments the lime and ginger without being overly strong. Harmony in liquid. Absolutely lovely. My sandwich, the hippie stacker, was a nice summer/spring fair, all the ingredients meshed well and made for a lovely sandwich. Not much to write home about but I think that's ok. Not every sandwhich needs to be the next greatest thing, sometimes it's good to have something that's just right at the right time at the right place. My partners drink, the raspberry lemon drop, was a very bright and sweet but joyously sour, a quite sunny drink perfect for scorching days but potentially dangerous to how tasty it is. Her sandwich, the jalapeño grilled cheese, In her words was "pretty good. I like it. It's exactly what it says on the tin". We quite enjoyed our date and our meal at the trolley stop and recommend giving it a visit, maybe not the best thing around, but well worth the time and money. read more

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Ambiance was great!! We were actually looking for a different restaurant and came by this one. It's got a cool vibe and waitress was attentive - food was good. Little pricey for the portion of food. We went early and stream of customers. read more

I ordered a Narragansett draft and my wife got the special which was a $3 Dreamweaver Wheat. We split the jalapeño popper grilled cheese which was honestly probably the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The chips and dip are amazing! read more

We looked forward to this place after a recommendation, but I think this is a bar trying to be a restaurant. Our expectations were off. I'd expect "bar quality" food here rather than a cafe. I'd recommend against going here with a family. We discovered they have a very limited brunch menu on the weekends but there was an extensive drink menu and a great build own Bloody Mary station. The waffle and potatos were over-cooked, and the chili/salad were what you'd expect to be served at an elementary school cafeteria. The patio was wonderful and I expect that's why this place is still open, but the ambience was ruined by the waitress smoking just outside the gate. Just not the vibe we were looking for. I'd consider coming here again for drinks, but not lunch. read more

Our waiter was new - at least he said he was - but he seemed to be knowledgeable. The place was extremely busy. We came to celebrate our son's birthday. I got one of the salads for lunch, my husband got the burger. Both were good. Our son got the grilled cheese with soup and his boyfriend got the wrap. It was all served warm. The chocolate flourless cake was the best part! I could have skipped the lunch and just had dessert. read more

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Seriously disappointing. I didn't think we would be able to find anything we would want to eat or be interested in trying. The menu is HEAVILY vegan and gluten free. We got the grilled cheese and macho not-Cho's. There's no interest in returning--price:quality comparison we can just stay home and make better food for ourselves. read more

Trolley Stop - Grilled cheese and queso - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I waited here all night for the trolley. The trolley never stopped. At least the misogynistic bar crowd judged me for buying a girl drinks.

Definitely a nice courtyard outdoor place, friendly service, and a decent selection of bar food. Tryed a few things and wasn't blown away but would definitely go back. The Cobb salad was what you would expect in a Cobb salad, but the chicken tasted like it was out of a bag. Otherwise the appetizers and whateverbody else ordered seem pretty good. read more

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My hubs and I love the Trolley Stop and come here to grab brunch when we're in town. The build-your-own bloody mary/mimosa bar is a great touch. The food is exactly what you would expect from a restaurant in a former firehouse-- nothing pretentious, but really tasty and a step above bar food. Service was great, friendly, and dealt with our medium-high maintenance asses really well. We'll be back! read more

Trolley Stop is one of the best places to grab a quick bite before hitting the bars in the Oregon District. I love how many vegetarian based options they have and how they adjust parts of their menu seasonally. Will I be going back for the jalapeño popper grilled cheese? Of course! read more

Trolley Stop - Jalapeño popper grilled cheese - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

We found this place while doing a search as we were heading south and ready for dinner. Great little place in a cool little street in town. We stopped on a Friday night after 7pm and it wasn't crowded. They had some entertainment go on about 8. I had the chili spaghetti which was excellent. read more

Stopped in Dayton on trip from PA to MO mid afternoon one Sunday this summer. It was loud when I came in. Bathrooms are upstairs. It's quieter there. Not what I was expecting. Almost left, but then it settled down. The soup was thick, cheesy (on top), creamy, not milky. Tasted excellent. Chips were ruffles or something similar. Roasted red pepper hummus is handmade. Moroccan veggie sauce a bit spicy. Tastes good. Yes, I over-ordered. read more

Went to eat here after a couple of drinks and the place was nicely decorated and clean. I order the chicken sandwich I forgot the original name but it was a definite 9/10 our server wasn't very attentive as far as checking back on us we were sitting there waiting for her most of the time but overall that doesn't undermine the restaurant read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! It's downtown in the famous Oregon District, which is such a fun place to hangout. They have a great craft beer selection, good food and a beautiful patio. On Sundays they do a bloody mary bar, which is super fun! Great place to go, I'd leave the kids at home for this one though because it's definitely a bar atmosphere. I'll definitely be back here! read more

Trolley Stop - Adorable patio on a beautiful night - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Classic bar in down town Dayton. Located in the Oregon districted this place is a staple to the Dayton local. Good vibes, good food and good service. I recently ordered the hipster stacker. a Black Bean Burger served on wheat toast, with Swiss cheese, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon and Herb Mayo. I opted for no bacon because I'm trying this pescatarian thing but it was pretty darn good. Also I can't say enough good things about the chips and dip. It's magical. Check it out. read more

Trolley Stop - The hipster stacker - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Trolley has a great menu and good selection of beers. It has quickly become one of our favorite hang outs. Wednesday night is our favorite because of the music. They have Bluegrass sessions for a few hours. They also have Wine Wednesday- $3 glasses of wine. I enjoyed a $5 Ace Pineapple Cider that was on special as well. The bathrooms are upstairs so if accessibility is an issue note that you will have trouble. The patio is absolutely beautiful so if you go on a nice day definitely sit outside. read more

Trolley Stop - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I think of the Trolley Stop as a place to hear band, not usually as a restaurant. I've had meals here twice recently and I've been somewhat impressed. Keener Farms meats are great. They offer lots of gluten-free options. I do wish these were optional since I don't have celiacs. Good jukebox. read more

Decent food, live music, trivia nights, and a great patio. With apologies to Thai 9 and Dublin Pub, this is probably the best patio in downtown Dayton. The food here is also decent for bar fare. This is definitely a staple bar for Dayton regulars. read more

Trolley Stop - Patio view facing the back of the bar. - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I've been a frequent Trolley Stop patron for drinks with the late night crowd, it's a low key casual spot to grab a beer or mixed drink. To be honest until recently I didn't even know they served food and admittedly wasn't overly excited when a friend suggested we go there for our monthly dinner meetup. I was proved wrong and was delighted to find Trolley Stop serves up an assortment of tempting dinner options, daily specials, and even vegan choices if that's your thing. I had my mind made up before arriving for dinner that I wanted the daily special I had seen on their FB page: a fantastic looking pineapple fried rice entrée. Sadly it was sold out by the time we arrived - darn. Instead I opted for the pork carnitas tacos. Oh.My.WOW! Slow cooked pork, cabbage, pickled radish, topped with an avocado salsa verde bursting with flavor, served a side of chips and salsa. I'm a fan and will definitely be back to explore more of the menu. Bonus - they offer weekend Brunch options as well. read more

Trolley Stop - Pork tacos - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Ordered here for the first time tonight, via the 937 Delivers. And omg we can't stop talking about how great the sandwiches were! We ordered the jalapeño popper grilled cheese, the hipster stacker(was seriously my favorite), short rib sandwich and a kids hot dog. Everything came perfectly packaged, the sandwiches were still hot and the bread perfectly crisp and crunchy. (Not at all soggy like some places get) Flavor was on point for each and every sandwich, and the herbie dip is a dip I now need in my life! Will be ordering from here again, and hopefully can remember to take pictures before we snarf it all down! read more

Stopped here on a Tuesday right before the lunch crowd before noon. Love the decor and historic look of this location but unfortunately the flattery stops there. As slow as it was during the pre-rush the lack of service was a bit alarming. Constantly looking for the server and other staff members is not something customers should be accustomed to for their dining experience. It is amazing that other employees will look you in the eye but not set forth an effort to help since that is "not their section". Customer Service 101? We ordered chips and salsa as an appetizer and to say those were adequate would be deceiving. Nothing to brag about and the salsa was bland. Actually the worst chips and salsa we've ever ordered anywhere. We both ordered burgers and had to send 1 back before taking a bite since it was red and bloody. That meal was taken off the bill. The soda was not carbonated correctly and had to be sent back. People come there for lunch to get back to work within an hour. Our experience was well over an hour. Will we be back? I will always give a place a second chance, but I have no desire to get back there anytime soon. read more

I am so torn. The second we walked in, we wanted to love this place. The decor, the casual atmosphere, the book nook on the second floor, the beautiful patio in the back. But our appetizer was so extremely disappointing that we decided to leave and find the rest of our meal elsewhere. We ordered the loaded nachos. They arrived with those cheap, low quality, circle tortilla chips that you find at ball parks. The rest of the ingredients went downhill from there. I want this place to be good and I'm hoping I simply tried the wrong thing! read more

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Been going to Trolley Stop for several months on Sunday for the brunch. Today everything was fine up and until I was ready to pay and leave. I waited and waited for my server to bring my bill, I had finished eating at least 15 minutes prior. I had to pee, so I exited my table, went upstairs to the mens room. When I returned downstairs, approximately 5-10 minutes later, my table was wiped clean. I heard someone yell out "there he is", like I was some kind of common criminal, about to be hand cuffed. I explained, in front of other customers and staff, that I had no intention of skating on my bill. I don't appreciate being made to feel like a common thief, I explained to the bartender that I waited and waited for my server to bring my bill. I finally gave up and went to the restroom. I did nothing wrong, I repeat I did nothing wrong. I won't be returning to Trolley Stop evaaaar! Word of advice, don't treat your regular customers like a pack of thieves, YOU LOSE! read more

Adorable patio out back that I never thought would've existed. We got drinks from the bar but never got any other service even though servers were milling about. I'm surprised no one ever gave us a menu or anything. The drinks were good, but nobody ever asked us if we wanted refills. read more

Food was simple and tasty, presented well and very fresh. The sauerkraut with the pork chop could use some seasoning like add a bottle of beer, or some apple juice with some caraway seed or a pinch of allspice or cloves. The chicken club was beautiful. I'm sorry but I got no pictures for you. Probably the highlight was the atmosphere and the service. Our server was singing as he cleaned off the tables. Showing off his natural abilities in the theater arts. We had a great time. read more

Only ordered some drinks and appetizers, but everything was great. The service was a tad slow for the amount of tables being served, however, overall it was a nice place. read more

Great spot for drinks with the friends! I did not get to try their food, however I have heard it's good. They have seating on the first level, upstairs, and also a pool table upstairs. One downside is that the restroom is upstairs, so may not be the most crowd friendly. Still a cool spot! read more

Stopped in for a beer and lunch. I was the only customer at the bar. I ordered a Flying Dog Numero Uno (agave) lager and a bowl of fresh made chili con carne y frios. Delicious. Chili had the right amount of spice - all flavor, little heat. The chili had large meaty chucks of ground beef with liberal amount of kidney beans all with little bit soup to make this a hearty bowl of chili. I had to add shredded cheese and chopped red onions as this is my custom when I eat chili. I will have to order this again the next time I drop in here. At this time of day, I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere with 70's and 80's soft rock playing in the background. This is a good place. read more

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