Everybody has to eat, right?
And everybody has their favorites when it comes to burgers, pizza, tacos, sushi, wings, fries and more.
These are some of the best places to eat and the best things to eat around Dayton, as voted by the community during Dayton.com’s Best of 2018 contest.
May you discover a new favorite eat in 2019!
Here are the Food & Dining winners from Best of Dayton 2018:
Best Appetizer
WINNER: Thai 9 Crab Rangoon
11 Brown St., Dayton | 937-222-3227 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Wheat Penny Oven & Bar Eggplant Fries
515 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-496-5268 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Jimmie's Ladder 11 Blind Dates
936 Brown St., Dayton | 937-424-1784 | Website | Facebook
Best Asian Food
WINNER: Ozu852
852 Union Blvd., Clayton | 937-832-3000 | Website | Facebook
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Asian Food winner
SECOND PLACE: Thai 9
11 Brown St., Dayton | 937-222-3227 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: China Cottage
6290 Far Hills Ave., Centerville | 937-434-2622
3718 Wilmington Pike, Kettering | 937-294-4724
1983 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood | 937-854-8033
784 N. Main St., Springboro | 937-748-8866
Best Bakery
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
WINNER: ele Cake Co.
810 East Dixie Drive, West Carrollton
1279 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek
3680 Rigby Road at Austin Landing, Miamisburg
937-384-2253 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Dorothy Lane Market
2710 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-299-3561
6177 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp. | 937-434-1294
740 N. Main St., Springboro | 937-748-6800
THIRD PLACE: Ashley's Pastry Shop
21 Park Ave., Dayton | 937-293-1719 | Website | Facebook
Best BBQ
WINNER: City Barbeque
2330 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-320-0000 |
5 E. Franklin St., Centerville | 937-312-1350 |
SECOND PLACE: Hickory River Smokehouse
135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City | 937-669-2271 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Company 7 BBQ
1001 S. Main St., Englewood | 937-836-2777 | Website | Facebook
Best Bowl of Soup
WINNER: Dublin Pub World Famous Potato Soup
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-224-7822 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Linh's Bistro Pho
5532 Airway Road, Riverside | 937 252-1857 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: El Meson Chicken Tortilla Soup
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton | 937-859-8229 | Website | Facebook
Best Breakfast
WINNER: Tank's Bar & Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Golden Nugget
2932 S. Dixie Drive, Kettering | 937-298-0138 | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Blueberry Cafe
72 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook | 937-848-5900 | Facebook
Best Brunch
WINNER: First Watch
4105 W. Town & Country Road, Kettering | 937-643-4077
5245 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville | 937-732-9013
2614-A Colonel Glen Highway, Fairborn | 937-431-9150
2824 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Miami Twp. | 937-435-3127
SECOND PLACE: Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-224-7822 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Another Broken Egg Cafe
3450 Rigby Road, Austin Landing, Miamisburg | 937-866-4510 | Website | Facebook
New location coming soon to Beavercreek
Best Burger
Credit: Amelia Robinson
Credit: Amelia Robinson
WINNER: Slyder's Tavern
836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton | 937-258-1222 | Website | Facebook
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Burger winner
SECOND PLACE: Tank's Bar & Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
THIRD PLACE: Five Guys
1143 Brown St., Dayton | (937) 222-2325
3286 Pentagon Park Blvd., Beavercreek | 937-427-6590
1057 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville | 937-428-4897
10635 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg | 937-865-9199
Best Cheap Eats
WINNER: Tank's Bar & Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Hamburger Wagon
12 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg | 937-847-2442 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Taqueria Mixteca
1609 E. 3rd St., Dayton | 937-258-2654 | Facebook | Website
2190 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood | 937-529-7535 | Facebook | Website
Best Chili
WINNER: Tank's Bar & Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Skyline Chili
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Wendy's
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
HONORABLE MENTION: Rivertown Chili
105 S. 2nd St., Miamisburg | 937-247-9481 | Website | Facebook
This newly opened destination for chili came in just a couple votes behind the popular Wendy’s. This is one to watch and one to try.
Best Chips
Credit: Amelia Robinson
Credit: Amelia Robinson
WINNER: Mikesell's Potato Chip Co.
333 Leo St., Dayton | 937-228-9400 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-443-0919 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Blind Bob's
430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | Website | Facebook
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
Best Classic Restaurant
WINNER: The Pine Club
1926 Brown St., Dayton | 937-228-7463 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: The Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-293-6973 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Buckhorn Tavern
8800 Meeker Road, Dayton | 937-890-3261 | Website | Facebook
Best Coffeehouse
Credit: Allegra Czerwinski
Credit: Allegra Czerwinski
WINNER: Ghostlight Coffee
1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-985-2633 | Facebook | Website
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Coffeehouse winner
SECOND PLACE: Boston Stoker
34 W. Second St., Dayton | 937-223-1224
8321 N. Main St., Clayton | 937-890-2345
1293 S. Dorset Road, Troy | 937-552-7965
215 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-439-2400
THIRD PLACE: Winans Chocolates + Coffees
3510 Pentagon Blvd., Beavercreek | 937-320-9090
2806 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Miami Twp. | 937-610-4555
45 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek | 937-912-5446
4425 Feedwire Road, Centerville | 937-310-1687
6735 Miller Lane, Vandalia | 937-890-0705
5839 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp. | 937-259-8299
310 Spring St., Piqua | 937-381-0247
8090D Looney Road, Piqua | 937-606-2817
10 W. Main St., Troy | 937-335-9119
1201A Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-703-9071
Best Deli
Credit: Jessica Uttinger
Credit: Jessica Uttinger
WINNER: Dorothy Lane Market
2710 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-299-3561
6177 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp. | 937-434-1294
740 N. Main St., Springboro | 937-748-6800
SECOND PLACE: DiSalvo's Deli
1383 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-298-5053 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Flyboy's Deli
2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-723–6135 | Facebook | Website
2729 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek | 937-306–8623 | Facebook | Website
Best Diner
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
WINNER: Mel-O-Dee Restaurant
2350 S. Dayton-Lakeview Road, New Carlisle | 937-849-1378 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Hasty Tasty Pancake House
3509 Linden Ave., Dayton | 937-254-8431 | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: George's Family Restaurant
5216 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton | 937-275-0705 | Facebook | Website
Best Donuts
WINNER: Bill's Donuts
268 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-0002 | Facebook | Website
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Donuts winner
SECOND PLACE: Jim's Donuts
122 E. National Rd., Vandalia | 937-898-4222 | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Stan the Donut Man
1441 Wilmington Ave., Dayton | 937-293-1080 | Facebook
Best Fine Dining
WINNER: The Pine Club
1926 Brown St., Dayton | 937-228-7463 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: The Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-293-6973 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4432 Walnut St., The Greene, Beavercreek | 937-320-9548 | Website | Facebook
Best Food Truck
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
WINNER: Zombie Dogz
Facebook | Website | Brick-and-mortar store: 1200 Brown St., Dayton | See Facebook for food truck appearances
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Food Truck winner
SECOND PLACE: Greek Street Food Truck
See Facebook for food truck appearances.
THIRD PLACE (TIE): McNasty's
See Facebook for food truck appearances
THIRD PLACE (TIE): The Wicked 'Wich of Dayton
Website | See Facebook for food truck appearances
Best Food Truck Dish
WINNER: Zombie Dogz Calling in Dead hot dog
Facebook | Website | Brick-and-mortar store: 1200 Brown St., Dayton | See Facebook for food truck appearances
SECOND PLACE: Greek Street Lamb Gyros
See Facebook for food truck appearances.
THIRD PLACE: McNasty's OMG Burger
See Facebook for food truck appearances
Best French Fries
WINNER: Five Guys
1143 Brown St., Dayton | (937) 222-2325
3286 Pentagon Park Blvd., Beavercreek | 937-427-6590
1057 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville | 937-428-4897
10635 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg | 937-865-9199
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best French Fries winner
SECOND PLACE: Penn Station
Multiple area locations | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-224-7822 | Website | Facebook
Best Grilled Cheese
WINNER: Tank's Bar and Grill My Way Grilled Cheese
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Melt Bar and Grilled
2733 Fairfield Commons, Unit C, Beavercreek | 937-912-1880 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Florentine Restaurant Ultimate Grilled Cheese
21 W. Market St., Germantown | 937-855-7759 | Website | Facebook
Best Hidden Gem Restaurant
WINNER: The Florentine
21 W. Market St., Germantown | 937-855-7759 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Bennett's Publical Family Sports Grill
67 S. Main St., Miamisburg | 937-866-4200 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Watermark Restaurant
20 S. 1st St., Miamisburg | 937-802-0891 | Facebook | Website
Best Ice Cream
WINNER: Young's Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield Xenia Road, Yellow Springs | 937-325-0629 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Graeter's
2412 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood
2330 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek
2 N. Main St., Centerville
THIRD PLACE: Ritter's Frozen Custard
2531 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek | 937-320-0772
2226 Wilmington Pike, Kettering | 937-252-3355
Best Indian Food
WINNER: Amar India
2751 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Miami Twp. | 937-439-9005 | Facebook | Website
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Indian Food winner
SECOND PLACE: Jeet India
2750 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-431-8881 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Ajanta India Restaurant
3063 Woodman Drive, Kettering | 937-296-9200 | Website | Facebook
Best Italian Food
WINNER: Mamma DiSalvo's Risturante
1375 E. Stroop Rd., Dayton | 937-299-5831 | Facebook | Website
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Italian Food winner
SECOND PLACE: The Spaghetti Warehouse
36 W. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-3913 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Franco's Ristorante
824 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-222-0204 | Website | Facebook
Best Late-Night Eats
WINNER: Tank's Bar and Grill
2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Late-Night Eats winner
SECOND PLACE: Waffle House
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Taco Bell
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
Best Local Chef
WINNER: Elizabeth Wiley of Meadowlark
SECOND PLACE: Art Chin of Greenfire Bistro
THIRD PLACE: Jack Skilliter of Corner Kitchen
Best Mac & Cheese
WINNER: Zombie Dogz
Facebook | Website | Brick-and-mortar store: 1200 Brown St., Dayton | See Facebook for food truck appearances
SECOND PLACE: Corner Kitchen
613 E. 5th St., Dayton | 937-719-0999 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Basil's on Market
312 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton | 937-818-4390 | Website | Facebook
18 N. Market St., Troy | 937-875-2068 | Website | Facebook
Best Mediterranean/Greek Dining
Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson
Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson
WINNER: Gyro Palace
57 S. Springboro Pike, Miamisburg | 937-436-2770 | Website | Facebook
1124 Brown St., Dayton | 937-813-4004 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Olive Mediterranean Grill
44 W. 3rd St., Dayton | 937-221-8399 | Facebook | Website
THIRD PLACE: Pasha Grill
72 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek | 937-429-9000 | Website | Facebook
Best Mexican Food
Credit: File Photo
Credit: File Photo
WINNER: Taqueria Mixteca
1609 E. 3rd St., Dayton | 937-258-2654 | Facebook | Website
2190 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood | 937-529-7535 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: El Toro Bar & Grill
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Facebook | Website
THIRD PLACE: Elsa's
Elsa’s On the Border, 1227 Wilmington Ave., Dayton | 937-938-7372
Elsa’s East Restaurant & Cantina, 3618 Linden Ave., Dayton | 937-252-9635
Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill, 1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-294-9210
Elsa’s South Restaurant & Cantina, 6318 Far Hills Ave., Centerville | 937-439-3897
Elsa’s Corner Cantina, 6204A Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Twp. | 937-310-1373
Best New Restaurant
WINNER: Deg's Flame Grilled Chicken
15 Greene Blvd., The Greene, Beavercreek | 937-429-0000 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Calypso Grill
1535 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs | 937-767-9000 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: 416 Diner
416 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-461-0416 | Website | Facebook
Best Onion Rings
WINNER: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
5341 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville | 937-439-4944 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: The Root Beer Stande
1727 Woodman Drive, Dayton | 937-640-1114 | Website | Facebook
Open seasonally
THIRD PLACE: The Pine Club
1926 Brown St., Dayton | 937-228-7463 | Facebook | Website
Best Pizza Restaurant
WINNER: Marion's Piazza
South Piazza, 711 Shroyer Road | 937-293-6991
North Piazza, 3443 N. Dixie Drive | 937-277-6553
Dayton Mall Piazza, 8991 Kingsridge Drive | 937-435-3300
Town & Country Piazza, 50 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-296-1177
Centerville Piazza, 241 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-3993
Beavercreek Piazza, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-429-3393
Englewood Piazza, 404 W. National Road, Englewood | 937-832-0333
Troy Piazza, 1270 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-339-2000
SECOND PLACE: Old Scratch Pizza
812 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton | 937-331-5357 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Dewey's Pizza
131 Jasper St., Dayton | 937-223-0000
3600 Rigby Road, Austin Landing, Miamisburg | 937-859-7777
Best Place for a Business Lunch
WINNER: Coco's Bistro
250 Warren St., Dayton | 937-228-2626 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
515 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-496-5268 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Flyboys Deli
2515 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-723–6135 | Facebook | Website
2729 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek | 937-306–8623 | Facebook | Website
Best Place for Dessert
Credit: Dorothy Lane Market Facebook
Credit: Dorothy Lane Market Facebook
WINNER: Dorothy Lane Market
2710 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-299-3561
6177 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp. | 937-434-1294
740 N. Main St., Springboro | 937-748-6800
SECOND PLACE: Cheesecake Factory
56 Greene Blvd., The Greene, Beavercreek | 937-320-9901 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Partial to Pie
200 Shroyer Road, Dayton | 937-813-8851 | Website | Facebook
Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner
WINNER: Marion's Piazza
South Piazza, 711 Shroyer Road | 937-293-6991
North Piazza, 3443 N. Dixie Drive | 937-277-6553
Dayton Mall Piazza, 8991 Kingsridge Drive | 937-435-3300
Town & Country Piazza, 50 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-296-1177
Centerville Piazza, 241 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-3993
Beavercreek Piazza, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-429-3393
Englewood Piazza, 404 W. National Road, Englewood | 937-832-0333
Troy Piazza, 1270 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-339-2000
SECOND PLACE: The Pine Club
1926 Brown St., Dayton | 937-228-7463 | Facebook | Website
THIRD PLACE: El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton | 937-859-8229 | Website | Facebook
Best Sandwich
WINNER: Canal Street Arcade and Deli's The Champ
308 E. 1st St., Dayton | 937-220-9333 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: The Wicked 'Wich's Lady Marmalade
Website | See Facebook for food truck appearances
THIRD PLACE: McNasty's Cuban
See Facebook for food truck appearances
Best Seafood
Credit: Jim Witmer
Credit: Jim Witmer
WINNER: Jay's Seafood
225 E. Sixth St., Dayton | 937-222-2892 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Sweeney's Seafood
28 W. Franklin St., Centerville | 937-291-3474 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Greenfire Bistro
965 W. Main St., Tipp City | 937-667-6664 | Website | Facebook
Best Secret Menu Item
We make zero promises you can get these items any time you ask, but these are the favorite little secrets you shared with us.
WINNER: Buffalo Mac and Cheese from Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-224-7822 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Crispy Tacos at Taqueria Mixteca
1609 E. 3rd St., Dayton | 937-258-2654 | Facebook | Website
2190 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood | 937-529-7535 | Facebook | Website
THIRD PLACE: Bistro Burger at Coco's Bistro
250 Warren St., Dayton | 937-228-2626 | Website | Facebook
Best Square-Cut Pizza
WINNER: Marion's Piazza
South Piazza, 711 Shroyer Road | 937-293-6991
North Piazza, 3443 N. Dixie Drive | 937-277-6553
Dayton Mall Piazza, 8991 Kingsridge Drive | 937-435-3300
Town & Country Piazza, 50 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-296-1177
Centerville Piazza, 241 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-3993
Beavercreek Piazza, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-429-3393
Englewood Piazza, 404 W. National Road, Englewood | 937-832-0333
Troy Piazza, 1270 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-339-2000
SECOND PLACE: Joe's Pizzeria
4313 Airway Road, Dayton | 937-253-8154 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Cassano's
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
Best Steak
WINNER: The Pine Club
1926 Brown St., Dayton | 937-228-7463 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: The Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-293-6973 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: The Florentine
21 W. Market St., Germantown | 937-855-7759 | Website | Facebook
Credit: Ozu852 Facebook
Credit: Ozu852 Facebook
Best Sushi
WINNER: Ozu852
852 Union Blvd., Clayton | 937-832-3000 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Thai 9
11 Brown St., Dayton | 937-222-3227 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Shen's Szechuan & Sushi
7580 Poe Ave., Butler Twp. | 937-898-3860 | Website | Facebook
Best Taco
WINNER: Taqueria Mixteca
1609 E. 3rd St., Dayton | 937-258-2654 | Facebook | Website
2190 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood | 937-529-7535 | Facebook | Website
SECOND PLACE: Elsa's
Elsa’s On the Border, 1227 Wilmington Ave., Dayton | 937-938-7372
Elsa’s East Restaurant & Cantina, 3618 Linden Ave., Dayton | 937-252-9635
Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill, 1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-294-9210
Elsa’s South Restaurant & Cantina, 6318 Far Hills Ave., Centerville | 937-439-3897
Elsa’s Corner Cantina, 6204A Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Twp. | 937-310-1373
THIRD PLACE: El Toro Bar & Grill
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Facebook | Website
Best Unusual Pizza
Credit: Photo: Old Scratch Pizza
Credit: Photo: Old Scratch Pizza
WINNER: Old Scratch's Angry Beekeeper
812 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton | (937) 331-5357 | Facebook | Website
🏆Dayton.com’s Best of 2017 Best Pizza winner
SECOND PLACE: Marion's Piazza's Ham and Sauerkraut
South Piazza, 711 Shroyer Road | 937-293-6991
North Piazza, 3443 N. Dixie Drive | 937-277-6553
Dayton Mall Piazza, 8991 Kingsridge Drive | 937-435-3300
Town & Country Piazza, 50 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-296-1177
Centerville Piazza, 241 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-3993
Beavercreek Piazza, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-429-3393
Englewood Piazza, 404 W. National Road, Englewood | 937-832-0333
Troy Piazza, 1270 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-339-2000
THIRD PLACE: Wheat Penny's Mr. White
515 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-496-5268 | Website | Facebook
Best Vegan Dining
WINNER: Wheat Penny
515 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-496-5268 | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Christopher's Restaurant
2318 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering | 937-299-0089 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Lucky's Taproom & Eatery
520 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-222-6800 | Facebook | Website
Best Wings
WINNER: Roosters
5571 Merily Way, Huber Heights | 937-236-9464
3501 N. Main St., Dayton | 937-277-0114
103 N. Springboro Pike, Miamisburg | 937-433-4630
257 W. Central Ave., Springboro | 937-748-3017
400 W. Main St., Xenia | 937-376-4444
SECOND PLACE: Lock 27 Brewing
329 E. First St., Dayton | 937-433-2739
1035 S. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-2739
THIRD PLACE: Fricker's
Fricker's Dayton (Woodman Drive), 1818 Woodman Drive, Dayton | 937-252-9007
Fricker's Dayton (Miller Lane), 6834 Miller Lane, Dayton | 937-890-0020
Fricker's Huber Heights, 6280 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights | 937-233-9464
Fricker’s Troy, 1187 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-335-2900
Fricker’s Centerville, 1383 Miamisburg-Centerville Road | 937-434-1000
Fricker’s Vandalia, 22 Foley Drive | 937-454-9464
Fricker’s Miamisburg, 251 N. Springboro Pike | 937-866-9464
Friendliest Restaurant/Bar Staff
WINNER: The Rootbeer Stande
1727 Woodman Drive, Dayton | 937-640-1114 | Website | Facebook
Open seasonally
SECOND PLACE: Florentine Restaurant
21 W. Market St., Germantown | 937-855-7759 | Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Bennett's Publical Family Sports Grill
67 S. Main St., Miamisburg | 937-866-4200 | Website | Facebook
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