New & Coming-Soon Spots Around Greater Dayton, Ohio

by Luxe Omni

New & Coming-Soon Spots Around Greater Dayton, Ohio

Restaurants, coffee, retail & more

If you’re living in the Dayton area – or thinking about moving here – there’s a lot happening in our food and retail scene. Here’s a roundup of new and coming-soon places around Greater Dayton, organized by type so you can quickly find your next date night, brunch, or “let’s try something different” spot.

1. Upscale & Date-Night Dining

Resonant – Fine-dining tasting-menu restaurant in Dayton’s Oregon District from the owners of Grist, opening at 524 E. Fifth St.

Expect a multi-course, chef-driven experience with serious attention to detail. This is one to book ahead for anniversaries, celebrations, or “we finally got a sitter” nights.

Teardrop Steakhouse – Upscale steak and seafood restaurant in downtown Dayton at 111 W. First St.

Think classic steakhouse energy: steaks, chops, seafood, cocktails, and a more polished vibe. Great for business dinners or a dressed-up night out.

Three Birds – New American neighborhood restaurant on Shroyer Road near the Oakwood border (1025 Shroyer Rd).

Cozy, stylish, and chef-driven without feeling stuffy. Expect seasonal plates, good cocktails, and a local-favorite feel.

Agnes – Caribbean restaurant expanding with a bodega-style pickup spot plus a sit-down restaurant in the former Corner Kitchen space on Wayne Avenue and E. Fifth.

Caribbean flavors, bold spices, and a cool urban vibe. Perfect when you want something different from the usual burger-and-fries rotation.

2. Casual Eats & Family-Friendly Spots

Food Castle – Halal Pakistani and Indian restaurant coming to the former Tank’s Bar & Grill space on Wayne Avenue.

Biryani, curries, kebabs, and grilled specialties – comfort food if you love spice and flavor, and a fun “let’s order a bunch of things and share” spot.

Mudlick Tap House (Centerville) – Second location of the popular downtown gastropub, at 110 W. Franklin St. in downtown Centerville.

Comfort food, big salads, sandwiches and a strong beer list – but now on the south side. Easy go-to for after-work meetups and casual weekends.

Currito – Fast-casual burrito and bowl spot coming to 1024 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd in Washington Township.

Customizable bowls, salads and burritos with global flavors. Great for quick lunches, healthier-ish fast food, and “everyone eats something different” families.

Kawa Revolving Sushi – Conveyor-belt sushi bar at 2819 Centre Dr. in Beavercreek (former Jason’s Deli).

Plates roll by on a belt, you grab what looks good, and pay by the plate. Kids love it, adults get their sushi fix – easy win.

Wat Da Pho Express – Vietnamese restaurant opening near UD at 1047 Brown St.

Pho, banh mi, noodles and bubble tea right by campus. Good casual option for students, staff, and anyone who wants a warm bowl of soup on a cold day.

Culver’s – ButterBurgers and frozen custard at 1100 E. Dixie Dr. in West Carrollton.

Classic Midwest fast-casual – smash-style burgers, crinkle fries, and custard. Not fancy, but reliable and kid-approved.

Urban Cheesesteak Co. – Philly-style cheesesteaks inside W. Social Tap & Table in Wright-Dunbar.

Hot, messy, loaded cheesesteaks plus bowls and wraps. Great for game day or a casual night with friends.

Ella Mae’s Chicken & Chop Soul Food Kitchen – Broasted chicken, pork chops and soul-food sides at W. Social Tap & Table.

Comfort food with big portions: chicken, chops, greens, mac and cheese and more.

Kuro Hibachi – Build-your-own hibachi, ramen and bubble tea stall at W. Social Tap & Table.

Pick your protein, carbs, and veggies and they throw it on the hibachi. Easy for mixed tastes and picky eaters.

Mz Jade’s Soul Food – Soul-food restaurant moving into its own location on N. Main St. in Dayton.

Think fried chicken, fish, mac and cheese, and all the comfort-food classics, now in a stand-alone space.

3. Coffee, Brunch & Sweet Treats

Little Bear – Brunch-focused restaurant in the Dietz Block building in the Oregon District from the Wheat Penny team.

All-day brunch energy: sandwiches, breakfast-style plates, and cocktails. This is very likely to become a “meet a friend at 11 a.m. and stay too long” spot.

7 Brew Coffee – Drive-thru specialty coffee stands in Beavercreek (N. Fairfield Rd) and planned near Wright State on Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Energy-drink style drinks, flavored coffees, shakes and a pull-through format. Fast, fun, and highly caffeinated.

Good Hands Bread Co. – Artisan bakery in the historic Dietz Block building on Wayne Avenue.

Sourdough, pretzels and serious bread. If you bake, you’ll appreciate the craft. If you don’t, you’ll just be happy this exists.

Bootleg Bagels – Micro-bakery from Yellow Springs adding a Dayton storefront on Wayne Avenue.

Classic boiled-and-baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Perfect for Saturday mornings or grab-and-go on your way to showings and kids’ activities.

Luke’s Custom Cakes – Local bakery expanding with a retail shop in the North Arcade at the Dayton Arcade.

Custom cakes plus cupcakes and sweets – one to remember for birthdays, showers and celebrations.

4. Breweries, Bars & Airport Dining

Warped Wing Brewery (Dayton International Airport) – Local craft brewery adding an airport taproom.

Now you can introduce out-of-town guests to Dayton beer before they even leave the terminal. Or grab a pint yourself before you fly out.

Buckeye Pie Pizza – New fast-casual pizza option at Dayton International Airport.

Quick slices and whole pies for travelers who want something familiar and easy.

The 1903 – Aviation-themed restaurant replacing the 12th Fairway at the airport.

A nod to the Wright brothers and local history, with sit-down meals for longer layovers or pre-flight dinners.

Gem City Provisions – Grab-and-go concept at Dayton International Airport.

Snacks, drinks, and quick bites for flights – not exactly “date night,” but absolutely useful when you travel.

5. Recreation & Experiences

PickleRage – Indoor/outdoor pickleball club in the Normandy Shopping Center on Miamisburg-Centerville Rd (Centerville / Washington Township).

Multiple courts, leagues and a pro shop. If you’ve been saying, “We should try pickleball,” this makes it very easy.

6. Specialty Retail & Makers

Nook & Needle – Dedicated cross-stitch boutique in the North Arcade at the Dayton Arcade.

Patterns, kits, tools and books for stitchers. If you’re crafty – or shopping for someone who is – save this one.

Blind Rage Records – Punk and hardcore-focused vinyl record store on E. Fifth St. in the Oregon District.

Vinyl, merch and a niche music community vibe. If you love digging through crates, this is your spot.

7. Dayton Arcade & Wayne Avenue Clusters

A couple of these projects create real “clusters” – areas where you can park once and hit several spots:

Dayton Arcade / North Arcade: Luke’s Custom Cakes, Nook & Needle and other small shops turning the Arcade into a fun afternoon wander.
Dietz Block / Wayne Avenue corridor: Little Bear, Good Hands Bread Co., Bootleg Bagels and Agnes give this stretch a strong “foodie row” feeling.

For anyone moving to the area (or just exploring new neighborhoods), these pockets are worth circling on your mental map.

The short version: Dayton and its surrounding suburbs are quietly stacking up a very solid list of new places to eat, drink, shop and play.

If you’re already local, use this as a checklist the next time you say, “We never know where to go.”

If you’re relocating to the Dayton area and want to land in a neighborhood that fits your lifestyle – close to walkable eats, coffee, or easy highway access – that’s where my team comes in. We live here, we work here, and we’re watching these openings just like you.

Want help matching your next home to the kind of spots you actually like to spend time at? Reach out and we’ll map it out with you.