Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

$$ • Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton
(937) 496-5268

About Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar in Dayton, Ohio offers delicious and healthy food, well-known for their tasty eggplant fries. The service is friendly and welcoming, with a casual atmosphere perfect for college town visits. The restaurant accommodates a wide variety of allergies and dietary restrictions, featuring an allergy menu that includes both allergen-friendly and regular options, all flavorful. Customers have enjoyed dishes like the crispy brick chicken thighs cooked under a brick until crispy, resulting in tender meat with sides, as well as homemade desserts. Recent reviews highlight the inviting vibe, with guests appreciating the attentive staff and the clean, laid-back environment. Visitors often praise the quality of their meals, including standout antipasto, and enjoy the fine-dining level of food in a come-as-you-are setting. The welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by attentive staff who support each other, creating a family-like environment. The menu rotates, adding extra charm and showing the heart behind the restaurant. Some reviews mention the excellent drinks, flavorful pasta dishes with sausage and mushrooms, shrimp and polenta, and meatballs with polenta, which feel authentic and well-prepared. Overall, Wheat Penny offers a casual yet high-quality dining experience, making it a favorite spot for many.

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Wheat Penny Oven and Bar Reviews

4.2
438 ratings
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Food
4.4
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.5

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They’re giving back to their community in a tremendous way. That’s honorable and worthy of recognition.

Honestly, I hate to write this review, but I feel I must. The first several times we came we were blown away! The last several times we’ve been ignored. Our service has been horrible and my daughter‘s $42 steak was overcooked and my husband salad tasted like vinegar when he got the ranch. We went last night at dinner time and sat at the high top next to the bar. We were celebrating my husband‘s birthday and my daughter‘s birthday. There were five of us. Our waitress just...read full review

The food is always served, so good. And everyone there is extremely friendly with outstanding service. �����

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday Closed
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