This page was created for all of you who have to travel to basketball games, and want to grab a bite before or after a game. What will be focused on will be the small-town restaurants ot the mom-and-pop placed in your city that a traveling basketball guest can enjoy.
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* Those highlighted with an asterick are places Jim has personally visited. The rest are recommendations from other players, parents or fans. DISCLAIMER- The phone numbers are all included to call in advance to assure their hours of operation.
Akron
Luigi’s- 105 N. Main St., Akron OH (330) 253-2999
Ansonia
The Whistle Stop- 200 S. Main St., Ansonia OH 45303 (937) 337-4101
Arcanum
*Picnics Pizza- 3 E. Woodside Dr., Arcanum OH (937) 692-6112 “Always stop here when hitting a game at Arcanum. Great pizza, solid menu”
Botkins
The Inn Between- 16488 County Road 25A, Botkins OH 45306 (937) 693-8043
Covington
Buffalo Jacks- 137 S. High St., Covington OH 45318 (937) 473-2524
Franklin
Mom’s Restaurant- 1111 William C Good Blvd, Franklin OH (937) 746-0150
Greenville
*Maid-Rite- 125 N. Broadway St., Greenville OH (937) 548-9340 “A staple when it comes to popular restaurants. A must stop when in town”
Lewisburg (Tri County North games)
*Sarah Pizza- 219 E. Cumberland St., Lewisburg OH (937) 962-2621 “Comfortable place a couple blocks from school. Recommended”
Lima
Kewpees- 1350 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima OH (419) 229-1385
Beer Barrel- 2625 W. Market St., Lima OH (419) 229-6211
Nashville TN (AAU trip in July)
Loveless Cafe- 8400 Tennessee Highway 100, Nashville TN (615) 646-9700
Pitsburg (Franklin Monroe games)
*Pitsburg Pizza Grill- 127 N. Jefferson St., Pitsburg OH (937) 692-8984 “Great selection, comfortable atmosphere.”
South Charleston
Purple Monkey- 25 W. Mound St., South Charleston OH (937) 462-8440
Tipp City
*Hinders- 902 W. Main Sr., Tipp City OH (937) 667-4433 “Best wings you will have”
*Harrisons- 106 E. Main St., Tipp City OH (937) 667-5200 “Pricier sit-down place”
*Sam & Ethels- 120 E. Main St., Tipp City OH (937) 667-0113 “Excellent home cooked meal”
Troy
25A-Cafe- 1469 S. County Rd 25A, Troy OH 45373 (937) 335-0244
Versailles
Sideliner Sports Bar & Grill- 17 E. Main St., Versailles OH 45380 (937) 526-9055
The Inn at Versailles- 21 W. Main St., Versailles OH 45380 (937) 526-3020
Platty’s Sports Bar & Grill- 39 E Main St., Versailles OH 45380 (937) 827-0263
West Liberty
*Gathering Place- 111 N. Detroit St., West Liberty OH 43357 (937) 465-3081 “Great hometown place to eat when in town for West Liberty Salem game”
*Tiger Hut- 412 W. Baird St., West Liberty OH 43357 (937) 650-7440. “Excellent pizza and subs. Another outstanding place to eat when visiting Logan County”