Highest-rated cafes in the Dayton area by diners
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?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Dayton area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Tastefully Roasted
- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 Oakwood Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Elé Cake Co
- Rating: 3.9/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3680 Rigby Road Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Press
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Duck Donuts
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Brown St. Ste 115 Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Bside Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6178 Chambersburg Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Brew and Brews Drive Thru and Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 326 Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Drive-Thru Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Reza's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1474 North Fairfield Road Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Winans Chocolates + Coffees
- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3510 Pentagon Blvd. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Boston Stoker Coffee Co.
- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8321 North Main St. Clayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Wholly Grounds
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 825 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Gather
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 37 West 4th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. EPIC Coffee Shoppe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 West Stroop Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Winans Chocolates + Coffees
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6735 Miller Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. In-n-Out Java
- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2244 Wilmington Pike Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ghostlight Coffee - South Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Val's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 25 South St. Clair St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Nutmeg Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 9166 Dayton Lebanon Pike Rte 48 Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Warehouse 4
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3131 Wilmington Pike Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Central Perc European Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Partial to Pie
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 200 Shroyer Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bear Creek Donuts
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 South Main St. Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Gem City Catfé
- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1513 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pet Adoption, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Coffee Hub - Beavercreek
- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3375 Dayton Xenia Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
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.
