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New pizza chain coming to Dayton area
Jet’s Pizza — a Sterling Heights, Mich.-based chain specializing in Sicilian-style deep-dish pizza — will open a carry-out restaurant at 5843 Far Hills Ave. in Washington Twp. in September, according to its franchise owner.
Pete Marrocco of Shelby Twp., Michigan, said he plans to open more Jet’s Pizza carryout and delivery restaurants in the Dayton area if the Washington Twp. location is successful. Marrocco, whose son-in-law is the franchisee of three Jet’s restaurants in Michigan, said no specific sites have been selected, but he is considering the Springboro and Beavercreek areas.
Jet’s has locations in other Ohio cities, including the Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo areas. The Washington Twp. location — located in a small strip shopping center between Caribou Cofffee and a Midas car-repair shop, near the soon-to-open Rumble Seat Wine — is scheduled to open the first or second week of September if renovations go smoothly, Marrocco said.
The restaurant will offer carryout and delivery, with no inside seating. The new Jet’s will be open seven seven days a week and specializes in square-cut, deep-dish pizza, Marrocco said. Construction is just getting started in earnest, although the restaurant already has hung a “coming soon” banner visible to drivers on Far Hills Avenue.
When it opens, the Washington Twp. restaurant’s phone number will be (937) 434-4400.
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By Fairborn Pizza Owns!
July 27, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this
Uh….Giovanni’s in Fairborn is the winner!!!By LCH
July 23, 2009 10:24 PM | Link to this
Support LOCAL Pizza chains!By Dj
July 20, 2009 7:40 AM | Link to this
Hogies on N Dixie is the best. if you don’t believe me try calling on a Friday nightBy S Becker
July 19, 2009 10:03 AM | Link to this
Best pizza in the Dayton area is Milano’sBy Dave
July 18, 2009 5:50 PM | Link to this
Bah! Flying Pizza is the best, everyone knows that! :)By Doc
July 17, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this
For nyc- Why must you be such a tool, pal? What makes you believe you are the authority on all things Italian? Just because you once lived in the cesspool known as New York City don’t mean schit!! Now please GO AWAY!!!By Pizza Man
July 16, 2009 9:42 PM | Link to this
Donatos works pizza is the best in Dayton. Dont be a hater.By posta & pizza
July 16, 2009 8:54 PM | Link to this
i like the pizza and the spegetti with meatballs at milano’s. marians and casano’s have let their quality slip.By Gridiron Gil
July 16, 2009 3:23 PM | Link to this
My family’s favorite pizza for years has been Christy’s Pizza in Vandalia, been there for about 50 years. Crave it.By Mcclin
July 16, 2009 12:25 PM | Link to this
Im pretty sure the Godfathers on Brandt is inside city limits for Dayton not Huber, sorry if you thought you were spending your money elsewhere.By Brooklyn=overrated
July 16, 2009 7:01 AM | Link to this
Been to Brooklyn. Good pizza. Been to Chicago. Good pizza. Been to Sicily and Naples. Good pizza. There’s good pizza almost everywhere, we’re not talking haute cusine here. Not hard to make, although it’s probably the best thing a hole like Brooklyn can do, not much else to be proud of there.By nyc
July 15, 2009 1:05 PM | Link to this
pizza’s origination..is brooklyn…and the best pizza is still found in nyc…imitations are what you are used to..you wouldnt know a good pizza pie..if it hit ya in da eye…By east coast=overrated
July 15, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
East coast pizza is very, very good. Tp say it’s the only area to get good pizza is typical of the east coaster who’s too blind to see past the Adirondacks. Sorry, pal, the world has grown without you.By nyc
July 14, 2009 10:06 PM | Link to this
there is no good pizza in dayton…that is a fact…some of the stuff is decent at best..you need to go to the east coast to get a decent slice…By Dalyla
July 14, 2009 9:41 PM | Link to this
Once you have a Jet’s you will never order another pizza. i am from michigan and it is the best.By maria
July 14, 2009 9:39 PM | Link to this
JET’S IS AWESOME-WAIT AND SEE FOR YOURSELFBy pizza expert
July 14, 2009 9:32 PM | Link to this
i am from detroit and do articles for local papers on restaurants and bars. by far Jet’s is a great pizza. it is very well known in michigan and actually they do have franchise’s in other states. i believe they are over 150 franchises-so they can’t be that bad. dayton don’t knock it until you try it.By NAGY
July 14, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this
JETS is the best pizza you will ever have!! Don’t knock it until you try it because you will go back for more! Good Luck to them :) You are lucky to have them in OHIO too now.By Joe
July 14, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this
Cousin Vinny’s Pizza all the way….Cheap and so good…By Eastcoast
July 14, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this
Amen on the wood or coal-fired pizza. Another deep-dish grease bowl is not what we need. Can you say Faccia Luna?By Doc
July 14, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this
I’m Italian. The words “deep dish pizza” is an oxymoron. What this place needs is a good NEAPOLITAN pizza place that has a wood fired oven of at least 700+ degrees farenheit. THAT’S real pizza. NOT this “deep dish” krap…By Kathy
July 14, 2009 3:18 PM | Link to this
Joe’s Pizza on Airway is the best pizza ever!By I love Pizza
July 14, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this
Try the bar-b-q chicken pizza its the best everBy swohio751
July 14, 2009 1:09 PM | Link to this
Jets is the better of the Michigan-based regional/national chains (i.e. Little Sleazers, Dominos, Hungry Howies, etc). However, I’d still take a good Cassano’s, LaRosa’s or Marions over it any day of the week.By Picky about Pizza
July 14, 2009 12:50 PM | Link to this
Jet’s Pizza is actually very good and very authentic Italian pizza. I am Italian and from Michigan and have family there and we often have Jets Pizza when we go for a visit. I am very happy that it’s coming to our neighborhood!!By mark
July 14, 2009 12:21 PM | Link to this
I will not support Marions Pizza as they never support local sports teams. They never help any of these clubs that bring in there teams for a pizza party. I will always support Laroza’s as they are always helping any community that they are located in for local groups in there area. Marions is just greedy and overrated pizza joint.By funnyone
July 14, 2009 12:12 PM | Link to this
you have to pay with cash because they don’t want to pay the charge that credit and debit card companies charge. I think it’s smart business and doesn’t look like it is hurting them.By nobama
July 14, 2009 12:00 PM | Link to this
Oh gawd… another pizza shop. I can literally look down the street and see 10 pizza places. BTW… Marion’s is the worst. Cardboard crust, tomato paste from a can and government cheese. BARF!By Joe D
July 14, 2009 11:41 AM | Link to this
is “Dukes” pizza any good???By Judith Brown
July 14, 2009 11:31 AM | Link to this
Marion’s is the best pizza in the Dayton areaBy Metoo
July 14, 2009 11:23 AM | Link to this
I also like to try out new pizza places (when I have heard they are good). My first job was at Godfather’s pizza! Unfortunately, I remember back in the 80’s and my sister worked at Godfathers too and the place was held up, she had a gun up to her. But thank God no one was hurt. I can’t even remember what Godfather’s tasted like. Anyhow, I look forward to trying Jets.By englewood pizza fan
July 14, 2009 11:05 AM | Link to this
If you like great pizza and live near Englewood you should try Mombo’s Pizza & Subs. They are family owned and have great pizzas. I live in Kettering and eat there whenever I am in the area. Just try it, you’ll love it too.By Sangal
July 14, 2009 10:58 AM | Link to this
Just what we need…more pizza to go along with all the new donut shops so all the Dayton fatsos can keep their weight up.By watchman
July 14, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this
wonder who does market research for these people. hope their pizza tops the awful advice they got to locate here. maybe they’ll undercut dominos with its $4.99 large one top carryout.By justin
July 14, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this
Flying Pizza downtown is a sicilian gold-mine. No one touches them.By cyn2fast
July 14, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this
I remember Godfathers Pizza days back in 70-80’s in Miami Valley until their business got slowed down, shut down Englewood and some other areas. and 20 years later they made comeback to Huber Heights, I was in heaven and happy. but I live in Beavercreek, I wish they have opened lunch hours instead of waiting 4pm to open. The work schedule is difficult to commute to Huber Heights but Its best sicily style pizza. I would love the Godfathers open the Greene Location that will boost their business and expand. Someone please open another business !!By FreedomWriter
July 14, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this
The only Godfathers is in Huber Heights across from Tom Cloud Park on Brant Pike (201).By rabbit
July 14, 2009 10:38 AM | Link to this
lets see. CC Pizza chain leaves and the dayton area gets another pizza chain. I know pizza is a cheap meal but don’t this area have enough pizza choices all ready? As for Xenia pleading for another pizza place, that city all ready have 6 chains there.By Jack
July 14, 2009 10:24 AM | Link to this
Isnt there a Godfather’s in bellbrook area? I do like Sicilian pizza, cant wait to give it a try. Found a REALLY good sicilian style pizza at Palermo’s on South Dixie. Highly recommend.By Chuck
July 14, 2009 10:19 AM | Link to this
Had Jet on a number of occasions in Detroit when visiting friends. Darn good pizza.By Delicia
July 14, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this
LOVE LOVE LOVE Jet’s. Glad to see they’re expanding up north.By Sam
July 14, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this
Dewey’s is waaayyy over rated. The pizza is at best decent and the prices are the same. There aren’t many really good pizza joints around any more.By Washington Twp isn't the only place on the map
July 14, 2009 9:46 AM | Link to this
I agree with Sour Chasm’s sarcastic remark. Those of us that live north of Dayton would love other options than the same old boring chains. Miller Lane would be a great place to open a new pizza joint.By Gunther
July 14, 2009 9:42 AM | Link to this
Bring back Godfathers Pizza, better then all the rest!By Festoon Fussnucker
July 14, 2009 9:41 AM | Link to this
So..Dewey’s opening here in C’ville? I noticed Hal’s Pizza also coming to old Warm and Cheerful and right down the street will be Cheetum’s…all three close by! Dewey, Cheetum and Hal!By Hockeygal
July 14, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
Also need a good steak house in Xenia We have to go all the way to Riverside or Beaver creek for Steak and seafood and fish and chips. Want some more restaurants in XeniaBy Hockeygal
July 14, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this
We need a GOOD pizza place in Xenia, and a Fish and Chip place in Xenia. COME TO XENIABy tw
July 14, 2009 9:15 AM | Link to this
WE HAVE JET PIZZA EVERYTIME WE GO TO SEE FIREWORKS IN MASON. THE PIZZA IS GOOD, NOT AS GOOD AS DEWEYS-WHICH IS OPENING SOON ON FAR HILLS TOO!!! WOW, 2 GOOD PIZZA PLACES…..DEWEYS AND JET!!By MeLike Pizza
July 14, 2009 9:07 AM | Link to this
I thought Deweys was going to open up a location near MCL in Kettering. Whatever happened to that???By connie
July 14, 2009 8:56 AM | Link to this
dayton needs a Red Brick pizza place, just like the kind you get in Italy the best and yes godfathers is good had one a few weeks ago in Iowa.By Dave
July 14, 2009 8:53 AM | Link to this
This pizza place is the best. Best in Detroit, and will be the best here!By Detroiter
July 14, 2009 8:51 AM | Link to this
Jet’s isn’t bad, but there is better pizza and better chain pizza (Buddy’s, Pizzapapalis, Shield’s) up there. But, it’ll be good to see an old neighbor. I wish them well and good luck.By dan
July 14, 2009 8:41 AM | Link to this
if i read this right they didnt give crime ridden dayton a shot its not in dayton!!!!By Ted
July 14, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this
It’s just north of Whipp Road, I believe.By Patrick
July 14, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this
Why support another chain when you can go next door to Geez, which is perhaps the best local independent in Dayton…By sour chasm
July 14, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this
Oh, Goody! South Dayton has so few places to eat!!!By monalisa
July 14, 2009 8:29 AM | Link to this
Nothing could beat Flying Pizza Downtown’s sicilian squares. Nothing.By victor
July 14, 2009 8:25 AM | Link to this
MeLikePizza….It’s just a block or two North of the Far Hills, Whipp Rd intersection on the West side of the street…By mmmmmpizza...
July 14, 2009 8:21 AM | Link to this
OK…that’s good. I’m always ready to try a different pizza so I’ll be looking forward to them opening up. Now, if only Godfather’s Pizza would open up in or around the same area, (south of Dayton),I would be in pizza Heaven.By MeLike Pizza
July 14, 2009 8:19 AM | Link to this
Sounds good to me! Anyone know where that is on Far Hills? I’m having trouble picturing that location.By Dave
July 14, 2009 8:11 AM | Link to this
Their deep dish pizza is the best I’ve ever had! Totally different than Marion’s so this shouldn’t be any competition other than replacement competition.By Rooster
July 14, 2009 8:05 AM | Link to this
I heard that this place rocks. Rave reviews from the public in other Jet locations. Good luck to Jets and it’s owners. Thanks for giving Dayton a shot.