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Dayton's RoadRunner Cafe Opens in Carson Plains Casino

Steph Norby

01 Mar 2026 — 1 min read

RoadRunner Cafe staff on reopening day, Feb. 28 | Photo credit: Steph Norby

After leaving its original location more than two months ago, Dayton's beloved RoadRunner Cafe fired up the grills once again on Saturday, Feb. 28 — this time in its new home inside Carson Plains Casino. If opening morning was any indication, the community was more than ready. The parking lot was full by 8 a.m., and Cafe Manager Shannon Mackey shared, “When I opened at 7 a.m., there was already a line through the casino!”

RoadRunner Cafe has been serving up hearty breakfasts and hometown favorites in Dayton for more than 40 years, and the team is thrilled to welcome regulars —and new faces — back to the table. The cafe is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (cash only) and the staff is ready to keep your coffee hot and bellies full.

Carson Plains Casino is located at 6996 U.S. Hwy 50 in Dayton. Check out our Comstock Chronicle Local Business Focus on RoadRunner Cafe from July 2025: thecomstockchronicle.com/local-business-focus-roadrunner-cafe/

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