>> BEST OF DAYTON: Where to get Dayton’s best cup of coffee
☕Dayton’s Local Coffee Shop Chains
These popular Dayton coffee shop chains of two or more give that Seattle-based company a run for its money.
Boston Stoker
Starting in 1973 as a cigar store that offered free coffee to customers, Boston Stoker has evolved over the years into Dayton’s premier coffee brand. In fact, they roast more than 150,000 pounds of coffee each year!
Winans Chocolates + Coffees
From a chain of bakeries in the 1800s to candy stores for decades more, Winans made the leap into offering coffee in 1994. Now Winans locations have delicious chocolates and expertly crafted coffees, not to mention wine at select stores as well.
Coffee Hub
Noticing there wasn’t a coffee shop in Xenia, owner Cynthia Stemple opened Coffee Hub in partnership with One Bistro in 2017. Coffee Hub wasted no time in expanding to other towns, and you can even enjoy their coffee at the Dayton Metro Library downtown.
Press Coffee Bar
257 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
732 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, OH 45420
If you haven't tried one of the two locations of the coffee bar Food & Wine Magazine listed as best in Ohio, you absolutely owe it to yourself to check it out. They make their coffee drinks with their own roast, Wood Burl Coffee.
Ghostlight Coffee
South Park: 1201 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
Midtown: 800 S. Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402
Owner Shane Anderson wanted to start a neighborhood coffee shop in the South Park neighborhood, but when you have delicious coffee, yummy local treats, and a warm, cozy atmosphere, you pretty much have to expect that all of Dayton will want to join in the fun. And recently opened is Ghostlight’s Midtown location between Rinse Cycle and Old Scratch Pizza.
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Third Perk Coffeehouse
46 W. 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402
Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Ste 1268, Dayton, OH 45459
No matter what you’re in the mood for — be it coffee, snacks, a meal, or even an adult beverage — Third Perk has you covered. And now you can get their excellent coffee during your next shopping trip at the Dayton Mall.
☕Unique Local Coffee Shops in Dayton
When you’re looking for a cozy, neighborhood coffee shop, look no further. Dayton is home to some of the best coffee shops in Ohio (and the world, but we don’t want to brag).
Tastefully Roasted
6 Oakwood Ave, Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 813-3311 | https://www.tastefullyroasted.com
It’s refreshing going to a coffee shop where the people working there are just as excited about good coffee as their customers. Tastefully Roasted is certainly enthusiastic about their craft.
Warehouse 4 Coffee
335 S Dixie Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 387-6640 | https://www.warehouse4coffee.com/
Remember the cool coffee houses where there was plenty of room to get some work done as well as drink some amazing coffee? Warehouse 4 was already the total package even before they started offering some of the tastiest sandwiches ever.
EPIC Coffee Shoppe
22 W. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 343-8008 | https://www.epiccoffeeshoppe.com/
It’s not every day you get a chance to snack on an affogato – a delicious Italian dessert of ice cream topped with rich coffee. EPIC has a menu that’s, well…epic!
Reza’s Downtown
438 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 813-1748 | https://www.rezasroast.com/
Fans of Reza’s Roast coffee will rejoice at the chance to visit their coffee shop. Not only do they serve their roast, they also sell tasty, homemade treats.
In-n-Out Java
2244 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45420
(937) 510-8982 | https://www.innoutjava.com/
If you’re old enough to remember the little one-hour, drive-through photo booths, then In-n-Out Java will look pleasantly familiar. This diminutive place is perfect for coffee drinkers on the go, slinging flavorful coffee drinks to their customers in two drive through lanes.
Dino’s Cappucinos
225 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-3466 | https://www.facebook.com/dinoscappuccinosYS/
Yellow Springs mainstay, Dino’s Cappuccinos, offers a big menu of coffee drinks along with a bakery case filled with goodies. This is the kind of place customers have been coming back to for years and years.
Grounds for Pleasure
115 E Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 506-7733 | https://groundsforpleasurecoffee.com/
Tipp City is a quaint town featuring many shops, restaurants, and businesses in its historic downtown. Grounds for Pleasure is the perfect example of the old Main Street America coffee shop with plenty of places to sit and enjoy your coffee in comfort.
Purebred Coffee Co.
110 E Main St, Troy, OH 45373
(937) 552-7099 | https://www.purebredcoffeeco.com/
When beloved Night Sky Coffee House closed several years ago, they left behind a crater that only an amazing coffee shop could fill. Thankfully, Purebred Coffee Co. is the perfect fit for Troy’s historic downtown area.
Spirited Goat Coffee House
118 Dayton St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-1514 | https://www.facebook.com/SpiritedGoatCoffeeHouse/
It’s hard to stay in a bad mood at Spirited Goat with so many bright colors decorating the space, not to mention fantastic coffee and snacks.
St. Anne the Tart
8-2 Labelle St, Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 259-8663 | http://stannethetart.com/
Bakeries are wonderful places to visit because fresh pastries are one of life's simple joys. Not only do St. Anne's baked goods warm the soul, their coffee does, too. Slowing down to treat yourself to a delicious pasty and a warm, frothy latte doesn't get better than this.
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Wholly Grounds
825 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 349-5807 | https://www.whollygrounds.com/
Featuring fun weekly specials, delicious treats, and even adult drinks, Wholly Grounds is the perfect place to spend some time.
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☕Dayton Coffee Shops Inside Restaurants
Sometimes you want an expertly crafted latte AND a good meal. These restaurant/coffee shop hybrids are here to deliver on both caffeine and cuisine.
Butter Café
1106 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 985-9917 | http://buttercafedayton.com/
If you like pancakes AND coffee, you should really make a plan to visit Butter Café, which features delicious coffee drinks, bigger-than-your-face pancakes piled high, and a full menu of breakfast and lunch delights. And despite a name like Butter Café, this is still very much a place you can bring your vegan and vegetarian friends.
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Central Perc European Café
2315 Far Hills Ave #1513, Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 299-5282 | http://centralperc.restaurantwebexpert.com/
Are you typically an indecisive person? Try visiting Central Perc. The owner is very good at asking rapid fire questions to help narrow down what your heart truly desires. And if your heart desires delicious, homemade English soups, salads, sandwiches, and above all, desserts, you will be positively chuffed to bits with your visit here.
Table 33
130 W. 2nd St., Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 999-3070 | http://www.table33dayton.com/
Yes, yes, everyone loves the food at Table 33, but have you tried the coffee? A lot of coffee shops inside restaurants don’t have a separate bar for the coffee part of the business, but at Table 33, you can sit and watch your coffee being made without having to grab a, er…table.
☕Coffee with a Side of Entertainment
Some people want to drink their coffee in a quiet place while reading a book or getting some work done. Others want a little more excitement to accompany their caffeine fix.
Gem City Catfe
1513 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 949-9170 | https://www.gemcitycatfe.com/
If the idea of drinking coffee alone doesn’t sound fun to you at all, why not try drinking coffee at Gem City Catfe with a dozen or so feline companions? The Catfe is packed with quality cats, in every size, shape, and variety. Plus, if you make a connection with one of their floofs, you’re in luck – the cats at Gem City Catfe are available for adoption.
Proto Buildbar
534 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 222-6253 | https://www.protobuildbar.com/
When you want to drink coffee while doing something productive, it doesn’t get much better than Proto Buildbar. At Proto, you can use their 3D printers, soldering irons, and electronics kits to make something while you sip on coffee or an adult beverage. And if all of the caffeine makes you feel invincible, give the Tesla vs. Edison – War of Currents arcade game a whirl. You might be shocked at how much fun you’ll have.
Curious Styles and Coffee Shop
16 S. Main St., Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 247-5674 | https://curiousstylescoffeeshop.com/
Drinking coffee is fun but drinking coffee while shopping is that much better. Curious Styles and Coffee Shop offers unique items to browse while waiting on your brew, or you can stay a while and shop as you sip.
No matter what sort of coffee shop experience you’re looking for, from the traditional to the catfe, Dayton has you covered.
What’s your favorite coffee shop in the Dayton area? Let’s discuss at girlaboutdayton@gmail.com
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