Press is officially my favorite place to get coffee in Dayton and it's surrounding areas. Which honestly isn't THAT impressive for the coffee shops they are up against. It is, however, impressive that I found a coffee place that I love in Dayton. Press is a smallish coffee shop located on the edge of the Oregon District. They serve Wood Burl Coffee and it is delicious. They have a full espresso bar, tea, and pastries. All of which were delicious. It's really chill and a great place to stop and get some coffee. The people who work here were really cool and nice. The owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner) Told me that she is opening a place in Cincinnati at the top of my street in Walnut Hills so I'm super excited about that. Great coffee, Great atmosphere, Great service = Amazing place. read more

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The coffee at Press is extremely delicious, and fairly priced; a large mocha was only 4 dollars and was way better tasting than one you would get at a chain coffee place such as Starbucks. The building itself is very nice. Everything looks modern and there is art being displayed. I'll probably be coming here pretty often. read more

Press - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The only place in Dayton besides the cafe attached to Side Bar that knows how to make coffee drinks. Espressos are pulled well, great coffee beans (Intelligentsia). Bombshell Bakery has treats there which makes me so happy: vegan cookies and vinkies! Try the Oatmeal Creme Sandwich next time with a soy Cappuccino and you will be in heaven. Be careful though: I actually walked in twice before with no cash, forgetting the fact that it's cash-only. And apparently, they will stay that way for a while. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

If I walk away with a bag of beans it means you've really impressed me and I want to enjoy the experience again. Not only did I walk away with a bag but I had a challenging time only choosing one. The shop has a great modern vibe and our drinks were delicious (I sampled my wife's as well). I wouldn't go here to work as it's relatively small but for conversation or spending some time reading it's perfect. Highly Recommend. read more

I had the iced latte which was amazing and my husband had a cappuccino. The space is modern and clean and staff was pretty good. There is very little seating so plan to stand to take it to go. Overall, great coffee. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I had high expectations for this place and my first visit was just so-so. I ordered an Almond Milk Mocha Latte and the espresso tasted bitter and not as smooth as I am used to when I visit independent coffee shops. I also know this is going to sound nit picky but it wasn't very hot and came in a glass instead of a mug. There is just something I love about getting coffee in a mug! Additionally, I had planned to work from here but there is VERY limited seating and many of the available spots are right in the sun. Not ideal for visiting or setting up a laptop. I would give it one more try since it is so highly rated by others, maybe it was just a bad day. read more

Press - It looks better than it tastes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Hard to go wrong here. Have always had a great experience here. The coffee is always a 10 and the staff is friendly and helpful if your not sure what your looking for. read more

Press - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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The quality of the coffee beans surpasses Ghostlight and any coffee shop in Dayton. You must try the Panama or Guatemala drip. Each has a wonderful aromatic after taste. And if you are not in the mood for coffee, they have ginger beer! Although the coffee is better than Ghostlight ,there isn't as much seating inside to do some work/study. Press is a true native Dayton gem. read more

My boyfriend refused to take me here for a long time because it's all about coffee and I only drink tea. Thus, I am not, if fact, cool enough to be there. I don't belong. And maybe I don't. The coffee bar is set up beautifully. It looks almost like a scientific laboratory. Other reviews say things about how it's a place to grab a cup and go. I guess that's true-ish. It isn't really cozy. It's a sort of narrow space. There are lots of hard surfaces. Maybe that's your thing. We all sat at a table in the front window which felt a little dramatic. Like maybe we should be posing or were an advertisement. I had lavender chamomile tea. I always think I'm going to like lavender things and don't. But I get them anyway. This one I genuinely did enjoy. I would go back just for the tea. And to sit. Hard surfaces or not. My boyfriend accidentally got French press. Which he hates. He couldn't figure out why he hated it for awhile. He had had such a love affair with Press in the past. Our friend who likes French press really enjoyed his. read more

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We stopped by Press while visiting friends in the Cincinnati area. We were warned that Press was a bit pretentious, so I went fully expecting to be sneered at by a flannel-clad lumberjack with a waxed moustache. However, that wasn't our experience. It wasn't super busy when we went in, but there were a few people in line ahead of us. I loved the atmosphere of the place. It's very clean, spacious, and decorated tastefully. Yes, the hot lattes are small. It looks like an 8-10 oz size cup. I got an iced mocha which was probably a 16 oz cup. Their current offerings for flavors were chocolate, vanilla, and honey. My iced mocha was delicious. The espresso used at Press seems to have almost a woody note to it (flannel-clad moustached lumberjacks, please don't throw your hatchets if I described that wrong). It's different, but absolutely delicious. I really liked the balance of sweetness and espresso. Very good. I also felt the price was very fair for the product. There were two staff members at the time we went, a young lady with brown hair and a guy with black hair. Both were very friendly. They didn't go out of their way to start a conversation, but neither were rude or pretentious. No waxed moustaches on either one. As we were leaving the barista was patiently helping a customer who couldn't figure out why his Mr. Coffee coffeemaker wasn't making good coffee. Overall, we really enjoyed our coffee at Press. The experience was great and I highly recommend going. read more

If you like your coffee pretentious and rude this is the place for you! I just moved from Seattle and the first week I was in Dayton I found myself needing coffee walking the Oregon district. I asked for any non-milks and all they had was almond milk. The short blond haired 20-something guy behind the counter was super super rude about it so naturally as a woman I apologized and explained I had just moved here from Seattle and was used to at least soy being everywhere. No soy?? Nothing else either, no coconut or hemp or even cashew. I would've been pleased with soy, but no, only almond. Actually the guy was super rude about everything. I felt completely unwanted here and if I hadn't literally needed that coffee to function I would've told him I don't take my coffee with attitude and walked out. But no, I drank the coffee with a spoonful of irritation, vowing to never return. And I haven't! Ghostlight right down the street is a million times better and kinder. I like my coffee with a spoonful of friendliness please. read more

Awesome place to get coffee. Would give 4.5/ 5. Been here 6 times now. It's one of two places in Dayton to get legit coffee. I believe this to be the better of the two. (Other place is ghostlight. You can be the judge.) I've had the chai latte here which is no joke. They add cayenne pepper to it so it's got a pretty good kick. I think it would be awesome to have in the winter. The chai flavor is a bit mild but pretty good overall and unique. I've also had tons of their cold brew here and it's not overly acidic and pretty flavorful for cold brew. Very refreshing. Wish they had nitro but they can't have everything! I've also had their coffee donut. They described it as a donut made with espresso grounds. It didn't taste like coffee and I wouldn't have noticed if they didn't tell me. Take this with a grain of salt though because I had it with coffee and I drink my coffee black so I don't imagine I would taste any coffee in a donut. Awesome vibe overall inside with plenty of nooks and crannies to study in. Friendly staff and don't forget that they have a la marzocco machine for espressos and espresso drinks! Come give this place a visit!!! read more

Press - Cold brew and their coffee donut! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Local coffee shops are a must while traveling and this place definitely met all of my needs. The coffee was delicious, cute environment, and the people were just so friendly. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The barista with nose piercings on each nostril and brown hair was unnecessarily rude. My bf and I came in with his service animal to get a coffee. The barista, without saying hello or good morning, just barked "you can't bring your dog in here" loudly and rudely. I don't even she think she made eye contact with him. My boyfriend who has an "invisible disability" was embarrassed and tried to tell her she wasn't a pet, but a service animal. The leash was red and yellow and had service animal written all over it, which she would've seen if she took a moment to look. We were maybe 2 feet away. My bf was embarrassed and just waited outside because he is non confrontational. I got my coffee but I won't be back. Especially when this isn't the first negative interaction here. A simple "good morning, welcome to press, is your dog a service animal?" would've been the professional route instead making people with disabilities feel burdensome. read more

This is one of the best local coffee shops I've been to in a long time. The baristas are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing not to mention the coffee is fantastic!! I definitely stop in anytime I'm down here. Way better than Starbucks and never have had to wait in a long line. Their menu is on the smaller side but they have all the basics and everything tastes amazing!! I have been telling everyone who likes coffee to check this place out. You won't regret it. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

They do things the right way here, almost always quality espresso drinks are made. They roast their own beans and now sell cold press in cans which is great. Their beans aren't my preference for filtered coffee but they might be better for espresso (also that is a preference thing). It's great to have a local coffee roaster . Staff is typically pretty polite. read more

This is our go to coffee shop when we are home for the holidays. The staff is friendly and they always have a nice selection of sweets to go with your coffee. It's good to see that the local community is responding to the great stuff they are doing here. They were really busy the several times we visited! read more

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The coffee is the best. But the place... If you could imagine a blend of all of the styles, beards, American Spirits and all the people who were cool on the east coast sort of meandered into this coffee shop 5 years after it went out of style there. The atmosphere is insufferable. So if you were able to get a long pole of sorts, one long enough to touch the grinch with, put some sort of note scribbled onto it with a coffee order (they only have one size, so no need to waste the ink on that((isn't that so hip! One size!)) and a cup that has 4 euros in it to dump onto the table, that's what i would recommend. read more

Best coffee shop downtown!! they roast their own beans & take great pride in their product. If you're in a hurry get a 'regular' coffee, which is French press--made frequently, ready to go!! read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Coffee was way too dark (strong), plus the parking is hard to find. The staff is very coffee knowledgeable, and what I might describe as coffee snobbish, which is good if you are also one, but all in all it is a nice place, next time I will ask the Barista to dial back on the weight on the espresso. read more

I've been here multiple times, and have never had a good experience. The guy behind the counter is by far the rudest most unhappy person I've ever met. The coffee is great, but it's not worth the customer service provided. I gave it multiple tries because hey everyone has a bad day once in awhile, but no. This guys whole life is a bad day. If you want friendly service and good coffee, save yourself and head to Ghostlight instead. read more

I have two stars because while the coffee is great, the customer service is severely lacking. I had not been to this location in a while, thinking a turnover in employees would have changed my experience. I was wrong. We were not greeted and treated poorly when asking questions. To try and smooth the situation, I gave a thank you as I was leaving, to only be stared at with no response. I will not be going back and will ensure to tell everyone who asks of my 2nd negative experience. Good latte though. Lol... read more

Always my fav study spot! Chai latte with honey for something spicy and sweet with a cheese danish! (Yum) however today there were no danishes but I will try to get out of my comfort zone and try the other treats. And today I have the plum ginger iced tea soooooooo refreshing read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

It's been a little over a year since they opened and my initially lukewarm enthusiasm has continually cooled. Along with several other reviewers, my biggest problem is the sanctimonious hipster snobbery that pervades the staff and clientele. The actual coffee products are good, and I suppose that is what should count in a coffee shop, but add in the bad staff attitudes, the inability to use a credit or debit card, and the absence of cup sleeves and the total comes to my dollars going up the street to Ghostlight Coffee. And the coffee, while good, isn't all that great anymore. When they first opened the coffee was great and the help friendly and courteous. Perhaps the Zagat rating has gone to their heads. The last few times I was in I was ignored while "baristas" chatted with each other and their friends sitting at the counter. When they finally found time to ask what I wanted, it was abrupt, curt, and with an air of annoyance. With another excellent shop only blocks away I see no reason to continue submitting to their haughty attitudes and airs of superiority. read more

Great coffee! I like the clean minimalist interior but the only downside is there's not a whole lot of seating. When I first went in I thought there would be more seating upstairs in the loft area but it seems like that's closed off to storage... Regardless, this place is probably the best coffee I've had in Dayton so far. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Friendly and knowledgable staff +1 Slick, modern/retro coffee bar/artsy atmosphere +1 Location -1 Cash only -1 People willing to open a business in Dayton +2 Best coffee preparation yet in Dayton +3 They have room to grow, but it's a fantastic start. And the most important part is down pat: The coffee is on par with the likes of places like Intelligentsia, which is rare for a city of this size. That's in spite of the fact that "Dayton's Gourmet Coffee Roaster" has a dominating presence in the area, yet fails to consistently deliver in the cup. If you love good coffee and are a little frustrated by how so many other shops are simply average or leave you wondering how a cup will taste from day to day, then visit Press. Park along Wayne facing South or across the eastern side of the street in the lot of a failed business that sits empty. Or simply park in the Oregon district along 5th and walk over. As the weather gets warmer this might be more attractive. UPDATE: As of March 2011, I've found that the location really isn't all that bad, and not worth the -1 star I wrote in the original review. I can say without hyperbole that my first few visits were under 47 feet of snow and 9 feet of solid ice, with a temperature of -4000. So I think I was a bit unfair on that part. The location is fine, but on your first visit, you might end up needing to drive around the block once to find a better or closer parking spot. Since Ohio weather has very few modes other than "suck," you may end up doing this more often if you head down in the rain or frozen death of winter. UPDATE 2: It's now November 2011, and I have almost nothing but positive things to say about Press. The owners and staff have proven that they are not only capable, but determined to provide the absolute best tasting cup of coffee anywhere. Their level of commitment is encouraging and I hope they keep the standards high for many years to come. The only downer for me at present is the cash only policy. Some days I have to simply bypass them until I find an ATM. But somehow, that slight hassle is worth it. Some of life's problems are better faced than avoided, and the cash only policy is one where the reward for waiting until you have green bills in hand far outweighs the wait itself. Definitely keep Press high on your list if you love great coffee and frequent the Dayton area. read more

Super good coffee! Was expecting some pastries or something though which I was shocked to not see.

It's okay. I wish they had more seating arrangements. I can never tell if it's a good day to bring my work and stay to get some work done, or if the limited seats will all be taken. read more

Hipster Central!!!! Oh yes! It's evident from the moment you park out front and see the skinny jeans, messy haired RayBans and thick framed glasses smoking cigarettes through shaggy beards and curly mustaches on the bench. Walk in and the place looks clean, sharp, elegant and oh so very hipster is the art on the walls. Great silver coffee machines shine loud claiming the spotlight. Random: canoe hangs over the bar and it's totally out of character makes the place look cheesy and kinda gaudy in a hipster sense. Sure canoe is the right color but it's so off with the rest of the decor! Mellow atmosphere to come and catch up with someone, to sit and read or to get some work done on your laptop. Be sure to notice the relieve details on the ceiling. Plants make Press feel alive and juxtapose with the harsh concrete, almost industrial street with fluent traffic just on the other side of the glass. Free 2hr street parking right out front. Not too crowded No line Girl behind counter was neither rude nor nice (it's a hipster thing). Cash only. Espresso was strong, creamy and delicious. Hip hop played overhead kinda out of place - on the same page as the canoe (it's almost as if they are trying waaaay too hard)! Colombian French press coffee was pretty good though not extraordinary at $3 for 12oz They sell tshirts though I'd be surprised if they've ever actually sold one. Browns, terracota and wooden shades are the colors that predominate. Lots of power outlets for dying computers. Newspapers and magazines. They serve Intelligentsia coffee among others. read more

I'm obsessed. When I come here I just feel like an underground hipster in the know. Which is why I've waited so long and hesitated to make this review. My go to drink is the cortado. I love it as my quick pick me up. It's never too hot so I can always drink it right away. Lattes are the creamiest I've ever tasted and always superb. I've had their curry latte, it's really curry-y (for lack of a better term). You are warned! Unlike Starbucks their iced coffee is free of the burnt and acrid taste. The baristas are always friendly and polite. Tip: their house made chai is unsweetened and VERY spicy. If this doesn't sound like your cup of tea...don't order it! read more

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This place is junk and treats you like scum if you don't look the part. All I wanted was a large coffee! read more

Super cute coffee spot in the Oregon District! I was visiting Dayton and had to get some work done Saturday afternoon so we came here. Unfortunately, I ended up not knowing how to connect to their wifi (and not wanting to ask) so I just ended up using a hot spot on my phone. There's a long bar just opposite of the coffee bar that had tons of outlets underneath. My boyfriend had a beautiful latte that he really liked, but my cortado was made messily and the espresso was a bit sour. I wasn't expecting this trendy little spot in Dayton, OH to be so... pretentious. I don't know how to exactly explain it... the two baristas working were not entirely unwelcoming to us, but I did notice/feel like they were far friendlier to other patrons whom I would probably categorize as a part of the "hipster" community. read more

The best mocha I have ever had press is one of the top 10 coffee places in the whole wide nation you should get there if you can read more

Press - Best coffee bar in Dayton! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Favorite cold brew in Dayton. Gorgeous space. Would love more seating (the upstairs area) since many people go there to do work. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Press get's my blessing for excellent coffee in far-out location. As an alien passing through the city, I stopped by Press under recommendation from a coffee-fanatic friend who used to live nearby. When someone in Texas guides you this far away for coffee, it better be good. It was outstanding. So what does press have going for it? -Sources awesome coffees from amazing roasters? Check. -Provide a knowledgeable and personable staff? Yup. -Throws together a great space with brick walls, real art and logical layout? Yes. -Offers a variety of brewing methods to choose from? Totally. -Trains their baristas very well to make you the perfect coffee? I'd say so. It pretty much doesn't get any better than this in my book. Best coffee place in the region. read more

They pretty much do everything right. Bright, tasteful, minimalist interior- with just a hint of vintage charm. Coffee is great-- I had a cup of decaff drip ( pressed) coffee here today. It was supernaturally good. The only comment I might make is that the circumstantial culture of the shop has a certain aloofness. While the baristas are indeed nice, the customer service is a little too "chill" for me. ( I attended a pretentious design school. I get it- but am over it now) And I don't want to have to get my own cup of water- I want served to me on ice. It's the little things. That is all. read more

The best latte I've had. They have a nice, clean atmosphere. I didn't have time to sit in, if I did I think I would have checked out the little loft or taken the seat right in front of the window. The baristas were very nice. Sometimes people working at coffee shops can be kind of pretentious. They seemed friendly and happy to make my large latte. It was also really cool to watch their process. It was pretty fast, too. There was really only 1 guy making drinks and probably 6 of us in there at 7:45am. I probably had my drink in 5 minutes. It's in the Oregon District, so parking can be a little tricky. It's worth it. PS: I know the little foam heart on top of my coffee adds nothing to the flavor, but it really made my morning. read more

After consistently having amazing experiences at Press, I felt compelled to write a review. To put it simply, Press serves delicious beans, roasted in house, that are brewed to perfection. Their coffee of the day is brewed in a large French press and is better than one ever expects out of pre-brewed coffee. Their pour overs are always on point, and the cold brew I had today was the best cold brew I have ever had. I live in Ann Arbor, MI, which has it's fair share of well respected coffee shops and small craft roasters, but I still stock up on Wood Burl beans(in-house bean brand) every time I come to Dayton. I have always found their staff to be friendly and knowledgeable about the coffee they serve. If you are in Dayton, or even driving through, you should stop in to pick up a bag of beans and a cup of coffee - you won't regret it. read more

Excellent coffee in a clean hipster space. This isn't where you go to write your next paper. Drink an espresso standing at the bar or table, European style. read more

Press - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Everyone loves Press. Dayton hipsters paradise, much dark wood furniture, super cute coffee cups. The coffeeshop is located in Downtown Dayton, near (or in) the Oregon district. Parking is difficult but do-able, I think I parked in a public lot? It was very snowy and I am not 100% if I parked legally but I didn't get a ticket and could barely see any signs at all. It's fine. There is more seating than a typical Starbucks and even a loft that, I'm sure, has lots of newspapers and maybe even games. I didn't get to see the upstairs but I hope to soon. The two barista dudes were very friendly and helpful. I had planned to sit and visit with a friend but when she couldn't make it, I took my Chai Latte to go. I felt bad making the barista pour the pretty drink into a to-go cup until I noticed the cup was prettier than the drink. Hand stamped and looked straight out of a Pinterest project! The Chai was certainly on the spicy side and I have to say I LOVED it. I could taste the herbs and spices and it was very warming on an ice-cold day. If I lived closer, I would visit Press more often. As for now, I will go when I get my haircut downtown or after yoga. read more