TJ Chumps is a lively family restaurant in Kettering that brings people together over great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the kind of dependable service that makes every visit easy to enjoy.
Located at 1222 E Stroop Rd, this popular spot is known for its upbeat pub-style setting, where sports on the TVs, friendly energy, and a broad menu create a place that works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a relaxed dinner with family or friends.
Guests come here for satisfying favorites like wings, burgers, steak, seafood, and pizza, along with comfort food, quick bites, small plates, and late-night options that make it a versatile choice for almost any appetite.
What makes TJ Chumps especially appealing is the combination of quality, convenience, and variety. Whether you want to dine in and enjoy table service, grab takeout, order delivery, or choose no-contact delivery, the restaurant is set up to make mealtime simple and flexible.
It is also a strong choice for gatherings and everyday meals alike, with catering available and a menu that includes beer, cocktails, coffee, alcohol, and standout desserts. Guests consistently note fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, and great dessert, all supported by a casual, trendy environment that feels inviting without being overcomplicated.
With a bar on site, Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, and clean restroom facilities, it offers the practical comforts that help every visit feel smooth and comfortable.
Accessibility and customer care are also clear priorities at TJ Chumps. The restaurant features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy the experience with confidence and ease.
Its strong reputation is reflected in its 4.70 out of 5 rating from 353 reviews, showing the level of satisfaction and trust it has built in the community.
Accepting credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, TJ Chumps makes it simple to stop in, settle in, and enjoy a meal that feels both convenient and rewarding. For anyone looking for a family-friendly restaurant with great food, dependable service, and a welcoming atmosphere, TJ Chumps is a standout choice.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at TJ Chumps
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A pound of bone in chicken wings baked until tender and falling off the bone, then flash-fried and tossed in one of TJ’s signature sauces. Served with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Half Lb of home-style breaded, boneless wings in your choice of wing sauces. Served with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Half a pound of spicy, battered, and fried cauliflower tossed in your favorite wing sauce. Served with choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese.
Grilled, falling off the bone BBQ baby back ribs.
Two boneless chops, topped with maitre d’butter.
An 8oz fillet of our sushi-grade salmon, cooked to order, then drizzled with a ginger sweet chili sauce. Served over seasoned rice.
Two boneless chicken breast grilled and basted with our own ancho chili bourbon sauce. Served over seasoned rice.
Grilled, falling off the bone baby back ribs dusted with TJ's Signature Dry Rub.
Our 7oz Choice Sirloin grilled to order and topped with Matre'd Butter
Grilled, falling off the bone baby back ribs dusted with TJ's Signature Dry Rub.
Grilled, falling off the bone BBQ baby back ribs.
Swwet, tangy, spicy sauce with ginger and chili
Housemade Caesar dressing
Chumps' homemade dill dip.
LArge portion of nacho cheese sauce
Chumps' house mild sauce
Side of Chumps' garden style salsa
Sour Cream
Jalapeno cornbread flash fried to create a crispy, sweet, and slightly spicy cornbread,
Yellow onion sauteed in butter and Chump's grill seasoning
4 crispy celery sticks
Pint of our homemade Chumps' Honey Mustard
Chumps' sweet BBQ with a honey added
Spicy, sweet, and savory ancho bourbon sauce
Chumps' house hot sauce
2 Strips of bacon
Pickled jalapenos
Chumps Sweet BBQ sauce
Sweet and spicey Caribbean Jerk Sauce
Pint of our leu Cheese
Pint of our homemade Chumps' Ranch
Chumps' House Bleu Cheese dressing
Chumps' House Ranch dressing
Chumps' House Honey Mustard dressing
Blend of Strawberries and Olive Oil
Small side of nacho style cheese sauce
White mushrooms sauteed in in butter with Chumps' grill seasoning
Fresh Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Sweet and tangy Italian dressing
Our house ranch with pureed Chipolte peppers blended together
Chumps' house medium sauce
Tomato sauce and cheese
Chopped Iceberg with diced cucumbers and tomatoes, grated cheese, croutons and real bacon. Served with choice of dressing.
Three cripsy chicken tenders served with your choice of sauce.
A generous portion of penne noodles smothered in Chumps' mac sauce.
Our hand-spanked choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order and served on a Brioche bun.
A half pound of our grilled, falling-off-the-bone, BBQ baby back ribs, served with choice of side.
Layers of grilled ham covered with melted mozzarella served on a Brioche bun.
Layers of grilled smoked turkey covered with melted mozzarella served on a Brioche bun.
Grilled all beef hot dog.
Two pieces of wheat buttered and grilled with cheddar cheese
Grilled and seasoned portabella mushroom covered in melted Swiss cheese. Served on a Brioche bun with roasted garlic may, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips
Grilled smoked turkey covered with melted mozzarella with hickory smoked bacon. Served on a toasted ciabatta roll with chipotle ranch, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips.
Our homemade chicken salad on toasted wheat with PepperJack cheese, hickory smoked bacon, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips.
Grilled chicken with TJ’s medium sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla with ranch, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato and onion.
A boneless, seasoned grilled chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo on a Brioche roll.
A boneless, seasoned and fried chicken breast, served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Brioche roll.
Sliced grilled steak with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and banana peppers smothered with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie roll with roasted garlic mayo.
Hot deli-sliced turkey wrapped in a flour tortilla with Chipotle ranch, lettuce, tomato, mozzarella and onion.
6 oz. sushi-grade salmon fillet grilled to order, wrapped in a flour tortilla with TJ’s own tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.
Layers of sliced ham and smoked turkey, strips of bacon, cheddar and swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted bread.
Crispy bacon piled high on triple stacked toast with lettuce, fresh tomatoes and mayo.
Sliced grilled chicken with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and banana peppers smothered with mozzarella served on a toasted hoagie roll with roasted garlic mayo.
6 oz. sushi grade salmon grilled to order and served on a toasted Brioche bun with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle chips.
Grilled ham covered with Swiss cheese on a toasted Bavarian pretzel roll with honey mustard, sliced onion and pickle chips.
Grilled pork chop with melted pepper cheese on a toasted Brioche bun with chiptole mayo, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
A pound of bone in chicken wings baked until tender and falling off the bone, then flash-fried and tossed in one of TJ’s signature sauces. Served with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
A heaping portion of our crispy shoestring fries coated with a black truffle, parmesan, garlic seasoning served with garlic mayo.
A half pound of garlic, white cheddar fried cheese curds served with chipotle ranch dipping sauce.
Chopped Iceberg with diced cucumbers and tomatoes, grated cheese, croutons and real bacon. Served with choice of dressing.
TJ’s original salmon dip with stone-baked flatbread
Warm, salted soft pretzel bread sticks with creamy, seasoned beer cheese dip and cheese sauce
Crisp romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in a creamy caesar dressing.
Your choice of House or Caesar sald and choice of soup.
Homemade garden-style salsa with tortilla chips.
Chumps' own chicken salad with flash-fried crispy flatbread, chopped romaineand fresh apple slices. Sprinkled with toasted pecans and served with choice of dressing.
Tortilla chips served with Nacho Cheese Sauce and a side of pickled jalapenos.
Kettle cooked potato chips tossed in a spicy cajun seasoning and served with Chumps' Chipotle Ranch
A pound of bone in chicken wings baked until tender and falling off the bone, then flash-fried and tossed in one of TJ’s signature sauces. Served with your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Six crispy, golden-fried mozzarella cheese sticks with our homemade marinara.
Our slow cooked baby back ribs, pulled then basted with BBQ and seared. Served on three flour tortillas with chipotle ranch, Cole slaw, onions, pickle chips and mozzarella
A healthy portion of kettle cooked potato chips served with our homemade dill dip.
Slow-cooked, smoked sushi grade salmon pulled and then basted with Ancho bourbon. Served on three tortillas with ranch, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella.
Choose Chumps Chili or Cheesey Baked Potato
Creamy dip with ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, diced grilled chicken and cheddar cheese. Served with tortilla chips, garnished with cheddar and green onions.
Crispy apple slices.
Chopped Iceberg topped with diced tomato, onion, sliced grilled chicken, shredded cheddar, hard boiled egg, and bacon bits.
Choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order. Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips served with a gluten free bun on the side.
An 8oz filet of our sushi-grade salmon, cooked to order. Served over seasoned white rice with choiceof side.
Grilled, falling off the bone BBQ baby back ribs.
Chopped iceberg with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, grateed cheddar cheese, and real bacon bits. Served with your choice of dressing.
Grilled, falling off the bone BBQ baby back ribs.
Grilled portabella mushroom with swiss cheese. Werved with roasted garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips. Served with a gluten free bun on the side.
Two boneless chicken breasts grilled and basated with our BBQ Sauce. Served over seasoned white rice with choice of side.
Kettle cooked potato chips.
White rice seasoned with our house grill seasoning and a touch of cajun and brown sugar.
Two boneless chops, topped with maitre d’butter.
Grilled boneles pork chop with melted pepper jack cheese with chipotle ranch, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickle chips. Served with a gluten free bun on the side.
A boneless, seasoned grilled chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo.Served with a gluten free bun on the side.
Yukon gold potatoes smashed with cream, butter, and parmesan then topped with cheese, bacon, and chives.
Sliced cabbage tossed in Chumps' homemade sweet slaw dressing.
Steamed broccoli tossed with our garlic herb butter and topped with parmesan cheese.
A rich, fudgy gluten-free brownie dusted with powdered sugar for a perfectly sweet finish.
Our 7oz Choice Sirloin grilled to order and topped with Matre'd Butter
A half pound of our grilled, falling-off-the-bone, BBQ baby back ribs, served with choice of side.
6oz sushi-grade salmon filet grilled to ordernd served with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips. Served with a gluten free bun on the side.
Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
A half pound of our grilled, falling-off-the-bone, BBQ baby back ribs, served with choice of side.
Beer battered haddock filet deep fried served on a toasted hoagie roll with tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, sliced onion and pickle chips.
Half a pound of baby back ribs, slow cooked, charboiled and glazed with an apple cider vinegar mop , then coated with TJ's signature spice blend.
Choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order then topped with ham and Swiss. Served on a ciabatta roll with honey mustard, pickle chips, and hickory smoked bacon.
Our hand-spanked choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order then topped with sauteed mushrooms and double Swiss Cheese. Served on a toasted Brioche bun with roasted garlic mayo.
TJ's favorite burger, hand-spanked choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order with TJ's own tartar sauce, cheddar cheede, shredded lettuce, and pickle chips served on a Brioche bun.
Our slow cooked baby back ribs, pulled then basted with BBQ and seared. Served on three flour tortillas with chipotle ranch, Cole slaw, onions, pickle chips and mozzarella
Choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order. Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips on a toasted Brioche bun.
Choice USDA Angus patty grilled to order then basted with chipotle peach BBQ. Served on a toasted Brioche bun with our sweet recipe cole slaw, hickory smoked bacon, sautéed onions, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Six golden-fried chicken tenders, served with choice of sauce and side item.
1 piece of Beer-battered haddock, deep fried and served with French fries and TJ’s own tartar sauce.
2 pieces of Beer-battered haddock, deep fried and served with French fries and TJ’s own tartar sauce.
Slow-cooked, smoked sushi grade salmon pulled and then basted with Ancho bourbon. Served on three tortillas with ranch, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella.
Chumps' own chicken salad with flash-fried crispy flatbread, chopped romaineand fresh apple slices. Sprinkled with toasted pecans and served with choice of dressing.
Crisp romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in a creamy caesar dressing.
Chopped Iceberg topped with diced tomato, onion, sliced grilled chicken, shredded cheddar, hard boiled egg, and bacon bits.
Grilled portabella mushrooms and chicken with tomato, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella cheese served over a bed of spinach with choice of dressing, and cajun spices.
Chopped iceberg lettuce topped with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced grilled steak, sauteed mushrooms, shredded mozzarella, banana peppers, and bacon bits.
Choose Chumps Chili or Cheesey Baked Potato
Your choice of House or Caesar sald and choice of soup.
Golden fried chicken tenders diced and piled high on top of chopped iceberg, grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and real bacon pieces. Served with choice of dressing and wing sauce.
Golden fried chicken tenders diced and piled high on top of chopped iceberg, grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and real bacon pieces. Served with choice of dressing
Chopped Iceberg with diced cucumbers and tomatoes, grated cheese, croutons and real bacon. Served with choice of dressing.
Sweet, creamy cheesecake filling rolled up in a wonton wrapper then deep fried. Dusted with cinnamon sugar and topped with whipped cream and raspberry syrup.
A rich, fudgy gluten-free brownie dusted with powdered sugar for a perfectly sweet finish.
Chewy brown sugar, apple blondie loaded with chunks of roasted apples and cinnamon. Topped with apple butter frosting, crème anglaise, and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Rich and creamy, with chopped Snickers folded in, baked on a graham cracker crust with chopped snickers on top then drizzled with chocolate and caramel.
A half pound of garlic, white cheddar fried cheese curds served with chipotle ranch dipping sauce.
Warm, salted soft pretzel bread sticks with creamy, seasoned beer cheese dip and cheese sauce
Creamy dip with ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, diced grilled chicken and cheddar cheese. Served with tortilla chips, garnished with cheddar and green onions.
Grilled chicken with cheddar and jack cheese, inside a toasted flour tortilla with diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and black olives. Served with lettuce, sour cream, and salsa
Six crispy, golden-fried mozzarella cheese sticks with our homemade marinara.
Homemade garden-style salsa with tortilla chips.
A healthy portion of kettle cooked potato chips served with our homemade dill dip.
TJ’s original salmon dip with stone-baked flatbread
Tortilla chips layered with cheese sauce, chili, diced tomatoes, black olives and jalapeños. Served with shredded lettuce and sour cream.
Slow cooked pulled pork basted with our signature mop and dusted with TJ’s original spice blend, melted mozzarella. Served on a hoagie roll with roasted garlic mayo, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion and pickle chips.
A grilled and seasoned chicken breast covered with melted mozzarella cheese and hickory smoked bacon. Served on a toasted ciabatta roll with our ranch dressing, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion and pickle chips.
A blend of five cheeses and fire roasted corn battered then deep fried till crispy. Served with our chipotle ranch dressing.
Creamy white sauce on a 6"x12" crispy flatbread, black olives, red onions, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, Feta, Cajun spices, blend of mozzarella & provolone.
Homemade smashed potatoes spread over a 6"x12" crispy flatbread, cheddar cheese, crispy hickory smoked bacon, sliced green onions and a side of sour cream.
Savory red sauce on a 6"x12" crispy flatbread, spicy Italian sausage, classic pepperoni, red onion, mushrooms, mild banana peppers, blend of mozzarella & provolone.
Savory red sauce on a 6"x12" crispy flatbread, blend of mozzarella & provolone.
Our rich and creamy, parmesan white sauce on a 6"x12" stone baked crispy flatbread, homestyle breaded diced fried chicken, drizzled with hot, medium, or mild wing sauce, diced tomato, diced red onion and a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
Savory red sauce on a 6"x12" crispy flatbread, classic pepperoni, blend of mozzarella & provolone.
Savory red sauce on a 6"x12" crispy flatbread, spicy Italian sausage, smoked diced ham, classic pepperoni, hickory smoked bacon, blend of mozzarella & provolone.
Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Vodka-Rum-Gin-Triple Sec-Blue Curacao and Sierra Mist. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Blanco Tequila-Triple Sec-Sour Mix-Lime Juice and Pineapple Juice. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Vodka-Gin-Rum-Triple Sec-Whiskey and Pepsi. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Blanco Tequila-Triple Sec-Sour Mix-Lime Juice and Apple Pucker. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Vodka-Rum-Gin-Triple Sec-Melon Liqueur and Sierra Mist. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Vodka-Rum-Gin-Triple Sec-Sour Mix and Pineapple Juice. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Blanco Tequila-Triple Sec-Sour Mix-Lime Juice and Liqueur 43. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Vodka-Rum-Gin-Triple Sec-Peach Schnapps and Cranberry. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Blanco Tequila-Triple Sec-Sour Mix-Lime Juice-Melon Liqueur-OJ- and a sugared rim. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
Blanco Tequila-Triple Sec-Sour Mix-Lime Juice and Blue Curacao. Must be 21 with a valid ID and have an accompanying food item ordered to receive this item
20oz Sierria Mist
20oz Aquafina
20oz Diet Pepsi
20oz Pepsi
10 oz Strawberry Fruit Shot
20oz Mountain Dew
16oz Sweet Tea
20oz Dr Pepper
Strawberry Lemon Poppi
16oz Unsweet Tea
20oz Pepsi Zero
20oz Gatorade
Yukon gold potatoes fried crispy and tossed in a mixture of our house grill seasoning and ranch seasoning.
Crispy battered onion rings.
Brussels sprouts fried crispy and drizzled with a spicy honey sauce.
Penne pasta tossed in Chumps' homemade mac sauce and topped with parmesan.
Kettle cooked potato chips.
Crispy shoestring style fries.
White rice seasoned with our house grill seasoning and a touch of cajun and brown sugar.
Steamed broccoli tossed with our garlic herb butter and topped with parmesan cheese.
Yukon gold potatoes smashed with cream, butter, and parmesan then topped with cheese, bacon, and chives.
Crispy apple slices.
Sliced cabbage tossed in Chumps' homemade sweet slaw dressing.
Kettle cooked potato chips served with our house dill dip.
Hear from our valued guests
Sorry no photo of ribs 😋 I couldn't wait to eat em ..they were delicious along side of fries that were also good. Desserts were yummy 😋
Absolutely incredible atmosphere and customer service! Food was delicious. Our server was the best. Highly recommend!
Great place to eat. Food was delicious and we had a great waiter. The place was clean but our window blind had some sauce splattered on it.
My friend loved her Chicken salad sandwich and fries. Little too much salt on the fries but otherwise very good. They also love the brussel sprouts. I had the pizza but too much sauce and too sour for me. If I have it again I'll ask for less sauce. Our waiter was fantastic!!
TJ Chumps is hands-down my favorite restaurant. The service is always top-notch, and it genuinely feels like everyone there cares about the experience they’re giving you. Every single server is friendly, attentive, and consistent, which is rare these days. The management team deserves a huge shout-out as well. Eric, Stephanie, Stacy, Antwan, and Halle are absolutely amazing and truly set the tone for the entire place. You can tell they lead by example, and it shows in the atmosphere and service every time we’re there. Great food, great people, and a place that always feels welcoming. TJ Chumps never disappoints.
I love this place! Such amazingly friendly staff, beautiful and delicious food, and so efficient with speed and accuracy! 10/10!
Food was really good and the staff were very nice and attentive. The fried cheesecake turnover was amazing.
Such sweet servers in Chloe & Katherine. My sister's burger was big and cooked exactly as she ordered. The cheese curds and dip had great seasoning. I had the BBQ rib tacos. They were fire!!!! I highly suggest. It was clean and good vibe.
Delicious burgers! Came back a second time while in the area last night. Tried the ancho chili chicken, delicious as well! Rice could use some seasoning, or more of the sauce to cover the rice. But it was still great!
Extremely delicious! My son and I are from out of town so we stopped here for dinner based on the menu. Being from Wisconsin, we know cheese...more importantly, cheese curds. They were very delicious and you absolutely cannot pass up on the Chipotle ranch that comes with it. It also pairs great with the french fries and onion rings, both of which were also delicious. We both got ribs and they lived up to the menu description. The meat fell right off of the bone. Courtney offered fantastic service which made the experience even more positive. We're pretty happy we picked this place for dinner.
Common questions about TJ Chumps
TJ Chumps is located at 1222 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, United States , E Stroop Rd, 1222 E Stroop Rd, United States.
You can reach TJ Chumps by calling +1 937-723-7037.
TJ Chumps has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 353 customer reviews.
TJ Chumps features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
TJ Chumps features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
TJ Chumps features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
TJ Chumps features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
TJ Chumps features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
TJ Chumps features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
TJ Chumps features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
TJ Chumps features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
TJ Chumps features the following crowd: Groups.
TJ Chumps features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
TJ Chumps features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
TJ Chumps features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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