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New Voltzy’s Root Beer Stand opens today
MORAINE — Voltzy’s Root Beer Stand is scheduled to open this morning, Aug.4, at 11 a.m. at 4668 Springboro Pike.
The root beer stand was built adjacent to the trailer from which Voltzy’s ownwer Rick Volz has been serving lunch in the parking lot of Kastle Electric at 4501 Kettering Blvd. The new permanent structure will allow Volz to extend his hours: The root beer stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The new restaurant is a throwback to the 1950s-era root beer stands and will feature carhop service. Picnic tables also are available for dining al fresco. In the winter, carhop service and dinner hours will phase out and diners will be able to order in a foyer at lunchtime.
The expanded menu will continue to include Voltzy’s signature hamburgers and soups but will now also include fries, onion rings, chicken strips, deep-fried pickles, deep-fried hot dogs and other items, including Frostop root beer and ice cream floats.
For more information, call (937) 299-1440.
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By Pam Mirre
November 10, 2009 6:27 AM | Link to this
Just wondering if Rick Rory Mays is someone I once knew. The Rory Mays I knew was an owner in Goldenrod Records and was going to go to Mexico with my husband Nick and I. Looking forward 2 Volz’s hamburgers. Dayton needs a place that can cook a decent hamburger.
By cole
August 26, 2009 7:27 PM | Link to this
congats, Rick, it could happen to a nicer guy … every time I stop at Voltzy’s It seems like he has been waiting all day for me to get there,he has always treated everyone who comes to his place to a good natured insult and a laugh NOBODY IS A STRANGER AT RICK’S PLACE+the foods great
By Wayne A. Judy
August 26, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this
I Enjoy your sandwitches & soups, I’m glad to see you are making hours a little longer. Thank You for your service.
By Hey driver8
August 21, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
Take a break.
By Mark Fisher
August 17, 2009 7:42 AM | Link to this
Driver8: I’m sorry you found Voltzy’s closed when you went there. The hours reported in the blog entry and newspaper story came directly from Voltzy himself and the menu he was distributing. Perhaps he or a regular customer can let us know of the revised hours …
By driver8
August 16, 2009 12:28 AM | Link to this
The hours stated in this article are WRONG! He’s not open on Sundays, and he closes at 7:45— NOT 9:30! Because of this article, I got screwed out of a Voltzy’s meal tonight!
By magma
August 7, 2009 2:58 PM | Link to this
holy s**t! my double voltzy on opening day was a uniform (circle) size. but sadly the meat was dry. the trick is to make sure rick is on the griddle. some high school geek did mine, and he is thus not so knowledgeable regarding when to take the burger OFF the griddle…
By Barry
August 6, 2009 8:18 PM | Link to this
had lunch there today, Voltzy was in the back cooking, and there were a bunch of high school girls as servers. they are cute, but the rude ‘tude of the old dude, that I missed. I really suggest the menke off the menu. good stuff
By BOBBYS WIFE
August 6, 2009 12:46 PM | Link to this
CANT WAIT TO VISIT AND EAT YOUR DELICIOUS FOOD! MY HUSBAND AND HIS PARTNER LOVE IT!
By Soup?
August 6, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this
With the expanded building, maybe he will start serving that awesome soup when it’s above 40 degrees. The cabbage roll is my favorite.
By Tim
August 6, 2009 10:12 AM | Link to this
love the soup!
By rory mays
August 5, 2009 12:25 PM | Link to this
Best of luck Rick Rory Mays
By cjsuave
August 4, 2009 4:29 PM | Link to this
Long Live the Wiener King! “The wiener your lips have waited for”
By Michael
August 4, 2009 2:13 PM | Link to this
When I got back from Afghanistan, Voltzy’s was the FIRST place on my list to go eat. I missed the food and the banter from my friend! Good luck with the new place, the root beer rocks!
By Joe E. (Jimmy James)
August 4, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this
Hey Rick good luck and your old buddy (JJ) wanted me to check and make sure everything is up to snuff. Great memories and will get down to see you in the near future.
By Sounds Fun
August 4, 2009 11:49 AM | Link to this
Poor guy. Not a good day for a grand opening.
By BS spreader
August 4, 2009 11:29 AM | Link to this
As far as I know, he’s not from NYC. Of course, I’m going to go with the people who actually have been there and know what they’re talking about as opposed to someone who never lets the facts get in the way of what they they is going on.
By Voltzy Rocks!
August 4, 2009 11:23 AM | Link to this
I love Voltzy! Never met another like him….makes great sandwiches and can take just as much BS as he dishes out! Bet it would be a fun place to work. Best of luck with the new place!
By Leslie
August 4, 2009 11:21 AM | Link to this
Hey, Pete what about me?!
By Slim
August 4, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this
Voltzy is so good. He drives like an old fart. Ask him about when he hit the back end of a garbage truck. Dumb old burger flipper!
By AJ
August 4, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this
Voltzy’s virgin hogs rock ;-) AJ
By bob
August 4, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this
As for the New York attitude being misunderstood. I ordered a burger no onion. He wrote on the inside of my styrofoam container. P***y girl. Although I know thats just voltzy bein voltzy
By parker
August 4, 2009 10:21 AM | Link to this
Voltzy’s suck!!!!, Worst burger ever!!
By truthdetector
August 4, 2009 10:05 AM | Link to this
Haven’t been there, so don’t know for sure, but perhaps he’s just from NYC. People around here sometimes mistake NYC ‘tude for rudeness, when it’s not meant that way. When you have a lot of people to serve, you tend to get to the point quickly. Good luck with the Root Beer Stand!
By Bucher
August 4, 2009 9:55 AM | Link to this
Voltzy’s or the Dixie Dairy Dreem? Decisions, decisions. Can’t go wrong in that lovely part of the world.
By Rob M
August 4, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this
ive been eatn at Voltzy’s since 2000. we used to skip school lunch at fairmont and hit up voltzy’s..its been my favorite place to grab a burger and talk smack to voltz for 9 years now…congratz voltz ill see ya this week!!
By Ahorn Davinski
August 4, 2009 8:43 AM | Link to this
What’s a cabbage roll sub? “well, i take a cabbage roll and put it in a freakin sub bun!” Voltzy’s the best. It’s been awhile but i need to get back up there.
By ANG
August 4, 2009 8:38 AM | Link to this
Voltzy is far from rude, hes a funny guy…the food is awesome I wish him the best!
By John
August 4, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this
A friend of mine is a regular customer of Voltzy’s and has told me all about it. I just never got around to trying it out. I think i’m going to have to make a point to visit today.
By mytwocents
August 4, 2009 8:22 AM | Link to this
Voltzy’s… The owner is rude, the help is just like him, the food is messy… Man, I can’t wait to get back there! My kids are gonna be thrilled also! (Now I have to repay my co-worker - she bought last time…)
By Jan
August 4, 2009 8:09 AM | Link to this
Voltzy’s is the best. I’m going to miss you. I’m moving to S.C. the end of the month so I’ll stop by to say good bye. GOOD LUCK.
By Root Beer Fan
August 4, 2009 8:00 AM | Link to this
Note to self: Google Map this location!
By Pete
August 4, 2009 7:57 AM | Link to this
I’ve just changed my lunch plans for Wednesday! Tim, I’ll meet you at Voltzy’s!
By Good job, Rick!
August 4, 2009 7:21 AM | Link to this
I’ve been waiting months for you to open the new stand. What the he(ck) took so long? Fine dining it isn’t. Enjoyable dining it is. Maybe ostrich can come back on the menu too, eh?