The Story

Flyboys Deli Story

We opened our doors in 2013, 110 years after the world’s first flight. Steve Crandall, a retired Air Force Colonel and Flyboy, and his wife, Eunice Kim, with over 18 years of deli experience on the East Coast, combined their passions to bring Dayton a unique deli experience.

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Remembering two of the most influential people of all time, the Wright brothers, Flyboys Deli pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest minds from Dayton, Ohio. From the cash register to pull-top cans, to the airplane, Dayton is the land that produced many inventions (and inventors). We strive to reflect the spirit of these inventors with our restaurant. Always family-friendly!

We opened our doors in 2013, 110 years after the world’s first flight. Steve Crandall, a retired Air Force Colonel, and Flyboy, and his wife, Eunice Kim, with over 18 years of deli experience on the East Coast, combined their passions to bring Dayton a unique deli experience.

Their first venture, Flyboys Deli-Oakwood, evokes a New Yorkstyle deli. The menu includes lunch and dinner – many consider it our local “Cheers”. Our Liberty Reuben has been voted #1 sandwich in Dayton many times!

The Aviation Hall, on the second floor, portrays a hand-painted ceiling mural, depicting WWI and WWII aircraft, and focuses on the history of Oakwood and Kettering. The hall is ideal for large parties or just relaxing.

Flyboys Deli-Oakwood offers a rooftop deck (#4 in all of Ohio) that overlooks the Shops of Oakwood. Enjoy your favorite beer or wine in our aviation bar. Look up and you’ll find many ‘Aces Club’ members’ airplanes above!

Our second venture opened on Flyboys Deli Oakwood 5th Anniversary, at The Mall at Fairfield Commons! Flyboys Deli- Beavercreek added a flight simulator, the Frequent Flyer Hall, a Banquet Hall and a Conference Room, perfect for every event or party! We decided to move that business to downtown Dayton.

Our newest invention, Flyboys Deli-Dayton is located across from the Dayton Dragons Ballpark. CareSource invited us to come join them in Dayton and we accepted. Since Flyboys Deli-Beavercreek was such a favorite we created a mini version of Beavercreek here in Dayton.

All Flyboys cater for special occasions, such as wedding receptions, baby showers, hail and farewells, promotions, birthday or Christmas parties – your place or ours! Flyboys- Dayton will offer Wednesday Night Trivia and Thursday nights feature our popular Aces Club – come earn your airplane while watching Dragons baseball!

Party Rooms

Let Us Host Your Next Party in our FREQUENT FLYER HALL, BANQUET HALL or CONFERENCE ROOM.

Or our AVIATION HALL in Oakwood!

Reserve Room