Highest-rated cafes in the Dayton area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Dayton area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Dayton were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#28. Winans Chocolates + Coffees
- Rating: 3.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 Plum St. Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops
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#27. Tastefully Roasted
- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 Oakwood Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#26. El茅 Cake Co
- Rating: 3.9/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3680 Rigby Road Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
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#25. Press
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#24. Duck Donuts
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Brown St. Ste 115 Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Bside Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6178 Chambersburg Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#22. Brew and Brews Drive Thru and Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 326 Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Drive-Thru Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#21. Reza's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1474 North Fairfield Road Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#20. Winans Chocolates + Coffees
- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 Pentagon Blvd. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops, Wine Bars
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#19. Boston Stoker Coffee Co.
- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8321 North Main St. Clayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#18. Wholly Grounds
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 825 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#17. Gather
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 37 West 4th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars, Comfort Food
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#16. EPIC Coffee Shoppe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 West Stroop Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#15. Winans Chocolates + Coffees
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6735 Miller Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops, Wine Bars
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#14. In-n-Out Java
- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2244 Wilmington Pike Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, fast food
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#13. Ghostlight Coffee - South Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Bagels
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#12. Val's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 25 South St. Clair St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Nutmeg Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 9166 Dayton Lebanon Pike Rte 48 Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Coffee & Tea
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#10. Warehouse 4
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3131 Wilmington Pike Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#9. Central Perc European Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#8. The Ugly Duckling
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1430 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#7. Bill's Donut Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (810 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 268 North Main St. Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: Donuts, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Third Perk Coffeehouse And Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 146 East Third St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Partial to Pie
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 200 Shroyer Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#4. Curious Styles & Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 South Main St. Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Bear Creek Donuts
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 South Main St. Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts
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#2. Gem City Catf茅
- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1513 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pet Adoption, Wine Bars
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#1. Coffee Hub - Beavercreek
- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3375 Dayton Xenia Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gluten-Free
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
