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Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

Oakwood Farmers Market

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The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm.

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market was founded in 2013 by a group of Oakwood residents who wanted to bring local farmers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans to the heart of Oakwood’s business district.

It is the mission of the Oakwood Farmers’ Market to create an educational, entertaining, and inclusive market for the residents of Oakwood and surrounding Dayton communities to gather and support local businesses.

The market is located on Orchard Drive and the adjacent public lot (off Far Hills Avenue) immediately behind the Oakwood Retail Center.

2nd Sunday Handmade Dayton Spring Market at the Wandering Griffin

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🌸 Join us every second Sunday from February to May 2025 at the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, Ohio, for a vibrant market featuring unique, handcrafted goods by local makers!

15+ vendors – from jewelry and art to home decor and delicious baked goods, there’s something for everyone! Brought to you by Handmade Dayton and Gem City Bakehouse. Don’t miss out on this perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind items and support small businesses in your community! 🎨🧁

Right across the street from Wright State University and WPAFB, the Wandering Griffin is your place to be for live music, exciting events, and your next private party. Serving those who serve us since 2019.

📅 Mark your calendar and bring friends and family for a day of creativity, community, and shopping local!

#HandmadeDayton #DaytonCraftMarket #ShopLocalOhio #DaytonOhio #WPAFB #BeavercreekOhio #SupportLocalArtisans #DaytonEvents #HandmadeWithLove #GemCityMakers

Baker Benji’s Shop Officially Open in Old North Dayton!

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The legacy of Evans’ Bakery lives on! This morning Baker Benji’s celebrated the storefront’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The first 25 people in the door  received one free donut or one free cupcake a month for a year.
“This is a dream come true for me,” said Benjamin “Benji’s” Stuckey, owner of Benji’s Bakery. “Ten years of hard work all built up to this, and being able to continue this legacy is just the icing on the cake.”
For over 100 years, a bakery has occupied the corner of Troy Street and Warner Avenue and Baker Benji’s is elated to continue this Dayton tradition. Stuckey and his team hope to partner with other restaurants and coffee shops in the area to support fellow small businesses.
“The community has come out in full support,” said Stuckey. “[I’m] not sure who is more excited to have the doors at 700 Troy St open, my team and I, or the neighborhood.”
Benji would like to thank the First Floor Fund, a program funded by the City of Dayton’s Dayton Recovery Plan and administered by CityWide Development Corporation, for the opportunity to make the baker’s dream a reality.
Baker Benji’s is a full-service bakery operating in Old North Dayton. Providing the area with fresh donuts, pastries, cakes, cookies, and more. “Because every neighborhood deserves a good bakery!” Baker Benji’s is the official baker of The Ohio Renaissance Festival and can be found at Ashville Viking Festival (late April), Celtic Fest Ohio (mid-June), the Ohio Renaissance Festival (September thru October), and Yuletide Village (late November thru mid-December).
 700 Troy St,
Dayton, OH 45404
937-228-4151
Open Tues – Sat 6am – 2pm

BOGO Star Wars Offers at Fairborn Bakery for May 4th

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Amber Tipton, owner of The Neighborhood Nest in Fairborn, is a big Star Wars Fan.  So she couldn’t let May 4th pass with out making some  light saber cupcakes and Star Wars cookies as well as a few of her other gluten free treats. She says she has baked over 800 cookies, approx. 300 cupcakes, we have obnoxious brownies, blue milk cupcakes and green milk cupcakes, and chocolate Chewbacca cupcakes! Butter cookies in vegan, DF, and regular. Sugar cookies in DF and regular.
A galaxy back-drop complete with light saber and R2D2 will be set-up for Star Wars fans to take photos. The shop hours on  Tuesday, May 4 will be from 12-5 PM
If customers come dressed in Star Wars apparel and take a selfie out front of the Neighborhood Nest w/the logo in the back ground and post to their social media, they will get a buy one / get one offer on Star Wars specialty goodies. If customers don’t have social media, they can bring a friend and each customer can take advantage of the buy one / get one offer.
The BOGO does not apply to coffee or mixes.  The Neighborhood Nest offers Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Soy-free, Corn-free, Tree-nut free, KETO-friendly products.

The Neighborhood Nest

313 N. Main St.,
Fairborn, OH 45324
Current hours during Covid:
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

St. Anne The Tart To Add Greenhouse Seating

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St. Anne the Tart has just announced that they will be adding a 20ft by 30ft greenhouse in their parking lot this weekend.

“A team of 11 from as far away as Ft. Collins, Colorado will construct a large 20ft by 30ft greenhouse in our parking lot with COVID grant funds provided from Montgomery County’s CARES Act. The greenhouse kit arrived this week from a small family owned business in Ozark, Missouri and will be assembled throughout the day on Saturday during our normal operating hours. 

This greenhouse will allow us to safely expand our seating in the cold months and give us the chance to host (COVID-guideline-appropriate) small gatherings and events once again. ❤️”

All are invited to cheer on the work and enjoy coffee and pastries from 7am – 3pm.
“We feel so humbled to have this team dedicating their gorgeous Saturday to this huge effort and want them to feel loved. Feel free to contribute some change to the tip jar we’ll have out…funds used to buy beer and snacks next door at @fifthstbrewpub for the volunteers throughout the day.”

St. Anne the Tart

1500 E Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 259-8663
Mon – Sat: 7 am – 3 pm

St. Anne the Tart Now Open

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Owner Megan Smith

After much anticipation, St. Anne the Tart officially opens its doors for business today at 1500 E. Fifth Street, just across from the Gem City Catfe.  Their is a small off-street parking lot for about 6 cars.   Owner Megan Smith choose this 1878 building in St Anne’s  to showcase her sweet and savory pastries due to the energy of the neighborhood. Smith, who grew up in Columbus, is a serial entrepreneur who previously ran a bakery in Lexington, KY and created Cake & Whiskey. a magazine that hosted events from Baltimore to California

Her menu offerings at the bakery will include an array of teas and coffees including a full service espresso bar as well rustic tarts, southern biscuits, farmhouse granola and cakes and pastries. The menu at the baker will change with the seasons, with many of the ingredients sourced locally.  Smith will also host guest chef kitchen takeovers, artisan pop-up shops, book and brand launches, and sentimental celebrations. The 2nd floor of the building is available for rent as an event space.

Their is also a philanthropic arm of the business, The Tart With Heart is 6h4 non-profit arm of St. Anne the Tart. According to their website donations to the fund will support initiatives around the city.

 

St. Anne the Tart
500 E 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45403

937-259-8663

Monday – Saturday: 7 am – 3 pm

 

 

 

Maui Mae’s Bakery, Offering Tastes of Paradise

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Owner Anna Borchers (right) on Living Dayton TV

Owner Anna Borchers (right) on Living Dayton TV

Anna Borchers may be new to Dayton, Ohio, but she is an old pro at baking.  Our Food Adventure Crew is excited to introduce you to the owner of Maui Mae’s Bakery and tell Anna’s story.

Have you ever tasted paradise? Look no further.  We are in love with her chocolates, pralines and macadamia nuts.  If you like to give locally made gifts, she might have just what you are looking for this holiday season.  Get ready to learn about one of the “up and coming” businesses in the Miami Valley.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on MAUI MAE’S BAKERY:

Raw Chocolate and Macdamia Nuts

Raw Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts

—Maui Mae’s began in, as you would guess, in Maui, Hawaii in 2011.   Anna had her first child and realized she didn’t want to go back to work.  From there, a business was born.

—Anna comes from a family of natural cooks.  Her mother made everything from scratch and was an excellent baker. Baking runs in this family! Not only Anna’s mother, but her great grandmother on her father’s side (whose name was Mae) and all three of her great grandmother’s daughters were great bakers as well.  Of course Anna’s children already like to bake with her and be official taste testers.  Her husband is a Dayton native and Chaminade Julienne graduate.  It is definitely a family business.

Maui Mae's Logo

Maui Mae’s Logo

— When Maui Mae’s was in Hawaii, the baking first started in a friend’s restaurant at night while the restaurant was closed. Anna made cookies, breads, torts, brownies and much more.   Now in Dayton, she focuses on Hawaiian pralines, raw coconut chocolates (they melt in your fingers and are so amazing) along with Hawaiian grown macadamia nuts.

— The company logo is Anna’s daughter, hula dancing.

 

WHERE TO FIND MAUI MAE’S “MUST EATS”:

You can find her products in quite a few local stores: Arrow Wine on Far Hills, all three Dorothy Lane Markets, the Centerville Whole Foods and both Jungle Jim’s.

Hawaiian Pralines

Hawaiian Pralines

— Maui Mae’s phone number for special orders is (808) 268-8021 or mauimaes@gmail.com

—If you want to meet Anna Borchers in person, come check out one of the many events she sells at. She will be at the Night Market on December 16th.  This market is held at the Yellow Cab Building at 700 E. 4th street from 5pm-10pm.   The Night Market features free entry, lots of local vendors and local beer on tap.

Maui Mae's Bakery has some delicious options

Maui Mae’s Bakery has some delicious options

—You can also catch her at the Oakwood Farmers Market holiday event on December 11th from 11am-5pm at 1947 Far Hills Ave.

—Throughout the year she frequents the 3rd on 3rd, and The Grandview Farmers Market. She also does the Cyclops Festival in Yellow Springs, Dayton Most Metro’s Sweet Treats Festival, and the Chocolate Festival.  She is a busy lady!

 

MORE ABOUT MAUI MAE’S OWNER, ANNA BORCHERS:

Chef House took some time to ask Anna a few of our favorite questions, of course many about food.

Macadamia Nuts, in fresh from Hawaii

Macadamia Nuts, in fresh from Hawaii

 

Q1 – What is Anna’s favorite food and dessert?

***Eggplant Parmesan and chocolate cake.

 

Q2 – Anna, do you cook at home regularly, and if so what is your favorite cuisine?

***Yes, she loves to cook at home, loves to cook dinner for the family and her fave cuisine is Italian.

 

Santa gives Maui Mae's A thumbs up for Christmas Gifts !

Santa gives Maui Mae’s a thumbs up for Christmas Gifts !

Q3 – Can Maui Mae’s do special orders for holiday parties and gifts?

***Yes! She has a variety of trays available and Christmas tins. She will even deliver orders over $30.

 

Q4 – Do you have any local collaborations?

***Yes! She buys her cocoa from Fairly Simple, uses Twisted River Coffee and is hoping to use Chef JC’s Hawaiian vanilla very soon.

 

Food Adventures cannot stress enough, our fondness for the sweet tastes of Maui Mae’s Bakery, and charming nature of the owner, Anna.

Beer Pralines !

Beer Pralines !

 

Be the hit of this year’s Christmas, and spread the love from this local business.  Hurry and place your orders at (808) 268-8021 to ensure you have your piece of paradise, in time for the Holiday Season.

Please browse the photos below for more photos of Maui Mae’s goodies.  Try not to drool all over the computer.  These one of a kind, mouth watering creations will do that to you.  Make sure you get to taste this stuff.  It is a true, local Food Adventure !

Are you a foodie with love for local restaurants?  Then join the 7,000 Dayton area foodies on Food Adventure’s Facebook Page CLICK HERE.

 

 

A perfect Christmas Gift - GIVE LOCAL !!

A perfect Christmas Gift – GIVE LOCAL !!

Raw Chocolate with Macadamia nuts

Raw Chocolate with Macadamia nuts

Special Creations form Maui Mae's

Special Creations form Maui Mae’s

More Macadamia Nuts over Raw Chocolate

More Macadamia Nuts over Raw Chocolate

Anna and her family all participate in the business

Anna and her family all participate in the business

 

 

Food Adventure with American Idol Star, Alexis Gomez

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Alexis Gomez is a Food Adventures Fan !

Good things happen to good people. So is the case with local musician and national American Idol Star, Alexis Gomez.  Hard work and success has paid off for this fun natured, family loving young woman.  She is one of the nicest, down to earth people you could meet.  It isn’t every day that you get to go on a Food Adventure with a music star!

You may remember when she first stole America’s heart with her memorable TV debut, the audition scene where she “made it to hollywood”  HERE IS THE VIDEO.

Alexis took time out of her busy schedule to have lunch with us at one of her favorite spots, Boosalis Bakery in Crosse Pointe Center, Centerville.  Recently, she has been traveling to Nashville and Dayton to write and record music.  Alexis is also gearing up for a slew of concerts this summer ranging from Dayton area venues to the House of Blues, Cleveland!  Food Adventures sat down with Alexis, her mom and sister and of course we wanted to talk .. FOOD

But before we dive into that, let’s get to know one of Dayton’s upcoming stars and 2015 Amercian Idol Finalist..

Hand Tossed Cheese Pizza from Flying Pizza is a favorite

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON ALEXIS GOMEZ:

— She is a Dayton native who has been playing music and singing with her family her whole life.  She has many photos on her Instagram of early years playing shows, or rehearsing with her family.

— Very involved in her church, Alexis and her family believe in giving back to the community.  She has a strong spiritual upbringing, that has made her humble and well grounded, with a refreshing appreciation for life.

Food Adventure at Boosalis Baking & Cafe

— Alexis is definitely a foodie, and told us of her American Idol visits to some cities where she got to sample the area foods.  But many times, the contestants were served a strict diet, some of which included limited selections.   She laughed, telling us she doesn’t like mushrooms for breakfast.  But sometimes that was all they had to offer, so she was grateful when traveling and getting some “outside food.”

— How do you get her music?  EASY! Go to her ITUNES Page Here or her website AlexisGomezMusic.com

 — What’s next for Alexis? Look for more music from her and a busy 2016 tour scene, all over Ohio with a stop in Nashville and even the country of Poland.

From Dreams to Dreems & back again!

The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House, talked food and took some yummy advice from this talented young lady…

Being in the top group for the 2015 American Idol, we thought it would be great for Alexis to tell us about her top 10 favorite places to eat in the Miami Valley, bar none ! SO without further delay…. here are her picks!

 

ALEXIS GOMEZ’ TOP 8 DAYTON FOOD PLACES:

1) DON PABLOS – Yes, we know it is a chain, but her Mexican roots call out to her current obsession – Don Pablo’s Prairie Fire Bean Dip.  There is a location near the Fairfield Commons Mall.

2) FLYING PIZZA:  She loves the hand tossed classic cheese pizza, a Dayton original!  Alexis also finds their breadsticks and cheese sauce irresistable.

Alexis Gomez  having lunch with some young fans

 

3) MI BURRITO MEXICAN GRILL:  Located at 8374 Princeton Glendale Road in Mason, Ohio, this place is a little known secret to Daytonians.   Alexis says it is worth the short drive for some amazing burritos, nachos and more Mexican specialties

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4) AREPAS and CO.:  Sweet Choclo Arepas are her fave at this Columbian restaurant with 2 popular locations in the Dayton area
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5) CITY BBQ:  Her “go to” is the Chicken Tenders with the

City BBQ, Centerville

Brushfire BBQ sauce!  Alexis hits up the downtown Centerville location, but there is another location in Beavercreek/Fairborn at 2330 N Fairfield Rd. for foodies in that area.


6) BOOSALIS BAKING and CAFE: Alexis told us about an incredible trademark menu item here, and she was right!  The Cranberry Turkey Sandwich served with homemade cranberry bread is one of the best sandwiches Food Adventures has ever eaten.  Also those Kouign Amann pastries, pronounced “Queen Amann,” are delicate, delicious buttery pastries, that are reminiscent of a croissant in a cupcake shape.  You gotta try this place in Cross Pointe Center!

 

Lock 27, home of an incredible Keener Burger made with local beef

 

 

 

 

7) LOCK 27 BREWING:  Alexis says the Keener Burger is the best bet here.  Chef House agrees !

8) DIXIE DAIRY DREEM: This iconic ice cream stand in Moraine is a local favorite.   Alexis grew up on the chili dogs and blue raspberry slush floats, which says are some of the best in the world.
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9) DEWEY’S PIZZA:   Great pizza, started in the Oakley neighborhood in Cincinnati.  Alexis suggests this custom combination to top your pizza: White Sauce, Ricotta Cheese, Banana Peppers and Roasted Red Peppers.

Arepas and Co. is on of Alexis’ favorites too

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10) ELE CAKE CO. BISTRO and WINE BAR:  Alexis frequents this bistro at Austin Landing for their Ratatouille dish.  It is a friendly and fun atmosphere at this little shop
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WHEW ! What a list ! We cannot thank Alexis enough for taking time out of her busy schedule to have a Food Adventure with us.
We wish her all the success in the world, and are grateful to have a such a sweet, local superstar in our midst!  Best wishes to her and her family, and we are sure that we will see her out and about and be able to share some foodie talk again soon.. until then, we told you where to find her good music, and now you know some good eats to have while listening to it!
For more about Dayton best eats, follow FOOD ADVENTURES on Facebook by clicking HERE.  Come back here weekly for our featured local food articles.

Here are her top 10 !

Alexis was right! Boosalis Bakery Turkey Sandwich on Cranberry is the best turkey sandwich EVER !

Inside Lock 27

Dough throwing at Deweys

Kouign Amann pastry – to die for !! thanks for the tip Alexis !

Hungry Jax’s kids were starstruck by Alexis, who was so nice to them

Hard or Soft ? K & R Pretzel Bakery asks… + win $20 worth of Pretzels

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Second Generation owners of K & R Pretzel Bakery, sister and brother team of Pattie & James Glaze are now serving Hard Pretzels too !

For the first time in 10 years, the K & R Pretzel Bakery is offering Hard Pretzels, made on site.  Yes, it is true, you can have them hard or soft now.

We are also giving away $20 worth of product from this bakery, just comment below for a chance to win.

Have you been to this bakery?  It is in a neighborhood, near the corner of Patterson and Woodman Dr.  It is one of the most interesting Food Adventure spots we have ever encountered.  And we discovered, there is a lot to love about this place.

K & R reminds many Daytonians of their childhood elementary school days, and 10 cent pretzel Tuesdays.  These exact pretzels were the ones we ate as kids.  We are very happy to have found the place where they make these soft bites of heaven.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Tucked into a neighborhood at 1700 Flesher Avenue in Kettering,  is a humble building with a great products and a great prices.  They are open Tues – Fri 10am – 4pm, and Sat 11am-4pm.

— K & R Pretzel Bakery is a family owned business and the entire operation is based on a huge soft pretzel making machine, and a hard pretzel stone oven.

The Hard Pretzels now being served at K & R Pretzel Bakery on Flescher Ave, near the Woodman and Patterson intersection

— Started in 1967 by Karen & Ralph Glaze, hence the K & R name, Ralph learned pretzel making from a German pretzel maker.  In their heydey, they manufactured 7,000 pretzels a day.

— Today the bakery is run by the next generation, siblings Pattie and James Glaze.  The friendly duo have carried on the tradition of their parents.  If you have not been here, you are missing out on a piece of Dayton nostalgia.

— The machine which cooks the tremendous soft pretzels on a conveyor belt method.   Simple huh?  Make good pretzels,  and they will come.  They have perfected the treat, and K & R’s Soft Pretzels, are some of the best we have ever eaten. (Although Chef House is a die hard fan of Smales Pretzel Bakery)

 

GET THEM HARD-  Here’s how they get them hard at K &R Pretzel Bakery:

— The old brick oven is heated up, and the soft pretzels and dried out until hard.  The oven is about as big as a closet, and looks very old fashioned. (Did you know hard pretzels were discovered by accident when a baker fell asleep and cooked the pretzels too long?)

They have fired up the old brick oven and started making Hard Pretzels again after over a decade !

— The hard pretzels are packaged into bags of 20 each, and sold for $4.00

— WARNING! When we say “hard,” these babies are hard!  Great for dipping in all kinds of dips, cheese, mustard, or even beer!

 

GET THEM SOFT-  Here is the process K & R uses to make some of the world’s most delicious soft pretzels:

— First, they brought a tray of already twisted pretzels out and laid them on the metal conveyor belt at the front of the machine.

— The pretzels get a water bath then they are hand salted before they enter the machine’s oven.

— The pretzels then make their way through oven part of the machine and come out piping hot at the end.  In  fact, they are so hot you can barely hold on to them.

The whole process takes about 10 minutes, and you can choose with salt, without salt or light salt.

The Big Ragu will go on record as saying “K & R has the best Soft Pretzels in the world.”

Watching this machine work is a mini-event in itself.  It is a great place to bring kids, as it has a slight, old Willy Wonka feel to it, and it is a memorable place with lots of personality.

Our important tip on the soft pretzels: The fresher these pretzels are, the better they taste.  It is better to eat them now than later.  They even sell various packaged sauces for dipping your pretzel, but we like them plain or with mustard.

Oh but wait, there’s more …. K & R Pretzel Bakery also has one of the most extensive offerings of “old time” candies we have seen recently.  Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House share some of their favorites below.

Win $20 worth of pretzels by commenting below, we will pick a winner at random next week.

 

OTHER MUST EATS:

— CANDY CIGARETTES:  Where else on earth can you corrupt your nieces or nephews with some candy cigarettes for only 25 cents a pack?  At that price, the candy cigarettes are a steal.

Who remembers Candy Buttons on paper ?

— CANDY BUTTONS:   As a kid, do you remember candy buttons on a piece of paper?  They have the exact same candies as K & R Pretzel Bakery.

— SWEDISH FISH: Chewy and flavorful, just like you remember them.  They might pull out a filling or a loose tooth, but the taste is worth it.

— BUBBLE GUM CIGARS: Green, yellow, pink and other colors, the gum cigars were always  favorite.  Your jaws will be sore after taking this trip down memory lane.

— CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS:  White or milk chocolate covered pretzels.  You can’t go wrong here with this treat.  Best served around the holidays, or tucked into a bag somewhere so you can indulge yourself.

 

Honorable Mention: K & R Pretzel Bakery has popcorn for sale too.  The popcorn, popped on site are in little or large bags.

Hard to find, Nostalgic Candy like “Sugar Babies”

They even have a cooler with cold soft drinks.  

The bakery is old and unique.  It is different and some may say odd, but we love this place.  They maintain their roots and the pretzels have the same great taste with a recipe that is unchanged for decades.   Every time we are in the area, we try and stop by for a pretzel or three.

Now, how do like them Hard or Soft?  Get down there and find out.  Order your pretzels today!

Please browse even more photos of the bakery below.

WANT A CHANCE at $20 WORTH OF PRODUCTS at K & R PRETZEL BAKERY?

JUST COMMENT BELOW AND ONE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM NEXT WEEK.

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Soft Pretzels

Bags of Hard Pretzels for Sale

Bubble Gum Cigars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Big Ragu getting some pretzel goodness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattie takes fresh pretzels from the machine and bags them up

The machine that makes the pretzels

Mustard with that?

Bakery at 1700 Flescher Ave

Candy cigarettes for 25cents

Incredble

Satellite Wafers

Popped on site

Chocolate covered

Size comparison

Old oven with Hard Pretzel Racks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signage

Swedish fish

Soft or Hard? SOFT on this one

Hand thrown salt

Up close

Dogs and Burgs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kookabura lives in the old gum tree

Slices

Soft Pretzels since1967

 

 

Pretzel Bath