The best cafes in Dayton

8 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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7 Brew Coffee

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Casual chain with double drive-thrus doling out coffees, teas and energy drinks.

2550 N Fairfield Rd (Beavercreek)

“Casual chain with double drive-thrus doling out coffees, teas and energy drinks.”

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Tastefully Roasted Coffee

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Laid-back cafe offering coffee and tea drinks, plus sandwiches, pastries and other snacks, alongside breakfasts.

6 Oakwood Ave

“Laid-back cafe offering coffee and tea drinks, plus sandwiches, pastries and other snacks, alongside breakfasts.”

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Pettibone Coffee

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Creative coffee shop featuring locally roasted beans, plus breakfast fare and pastries.

215 Woodman Dr

“Creative coffee shop featuring locally roasted beans, plus breakfast fare and pastries.”

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Winans Coffee & Chocolate

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Specialty shop for handmade chocolates & confectionery, plus gourmet coffees & teas.

3510 Pentagon Blvd (Beavercreek)

“Specialty shop for handmade chocolates & confectionery, plus gourmet coffees & teas.”

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Blue Sky Coffee

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Coffee shop with simple breakfast and lunch items, plus blackboards on every wall.

3070 Presidential Dr (Fairborn)

“Coffee shop with simple breakfast and lunch items, plus blackboards on every wall.”

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Wholly Grounds

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Cafe serving espresso drinks and pastries amid art-filled walls and comfy seating options.

825 Wayne Ave

“Cafe serving espresso drinks and pastries amid art-filled walls and comfy seating options.”

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EPIC Coffee Shoppe

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Casual, cozy coffee shop serving espresso drinks, ice cream, and pastries in a warm space.

22 W Stroop Rd (Kettering)

“Casual, cozy coffee shop serving espresso drinks, ice cream, and pastries in a warm space.”

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Gem City Catfe

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Treat yourself to a latte, tea, or even wine or a cheeky cocktail while hanging out with adoptable cats at Gem City Catfe. They pour Boston…

1513 E 5th St

“Treat yourself to a latte, tea, or even wine or a cheeky cocktail while hanging out with adoptable cats at Gem City Catfe. They pour Boston Stoker coffee, serve locally made macarons, and keep an upstairs art gallery showcasing Dayton talent, which means your coffee break can double as a mood-lifting mini field trip.”

From the Dayton newsletter, August 7, 2026

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