We love their seasonal drink menus. They also have delicious sandwiches.
Brick Rhod Antiques & Bistro
Red Bird has the best pizza in the Dayton area, hands down.
Red Bird Pizza - Miamisburg, OH - NYC Style Pizza
Dayton’s little slice of heaven that makes you forget calories exist. Yes, the pastries are that good. No, you don’t need an excuse.
Val's Bakery
Donut Palace is such a great bakery. I can never decide what to get—the cronuts are my favorite, and their coffee makes it even better.
Original Donut Palace
The wings are incredibly flavorful and the brisket grilled cheese sandwich is an absolute must.
Maverick Smokehouse | Defiance OH
Shop
Rabbit Hole Books is my go-to spot for used books. Every used book is only $1, they have a great selection of gifts, and I always end up finding something I didn’t even know I wanted.
Rabbit Hole Books | Dayton OH
Dorothy Lane Market is one of those grocery stores that makes running errands feel a little less like a chore. The selection is excellent - fresh produce, artisanal breads, and specialty items you don’t find everywhere.
Dorothy Lane Market
Heart Mercantile is exactly the kind of shop I love stumbling into. It’s cozy, curated, and full of little treasures, from home goods to locally made gifts, that feel thoughtful without being gimmicky.
Heart Mercantile
The Sticker Shop is exactly the kind of place that makes me want to wander and explore. The selection of stickers is huge, fun, and surprisingly curated, with something for every vibe or mood.
The Sticker Shop
Seraph by the River is exactly the kind of metaphysical shop I love. The space is calming and thoughtfully curated, with crystals, incense, and other tools.
Seraph by the River|Sterling Seraph
See.
Prototype is an experimental museum that feels like stepping into someone’s imagination. The exhibits are interactive, unexpected, and designed to make you think in new ways.
Prototype: The Experimental Museum
Otherworld is an interactive, immersive art installation that feels like stepping into another dimension. The spaces are playful, surreal, and full of sensory surprises that make you want to explore every corner.
Otherworld
The American Sign Museum is exactly the kind of quirky, colorful stop I love. Walking through the space feels like stepping back in time, surrounded by neon, vintage signs, and bold graphics from every era.
American Sign Museum
Fresh produce, local baked goods, and unique artisan finds are all under one roof, and it always has a lively, welcoming energy.
