A fixture of Dayton’s modern café scene, Press Coffee Bar helped pioneer the city’s third-wave movement and grew its passion into a roasting arm, Wood Burl Coffee. The result is a shop that balances neighborhood warmth with serious coffee chops — a place where regulars, students, and downtown professionals cross paths daily.

Press Coffee Bar — Dayton, Ohio

From Café to Roaster

Press opened in 2011 with a simple vision: great coffee in a beautifully considered space. By 2014, the team launched Wood Burl Coffee to roast distinctive, rotating single-origin coffees — a move that cemented Press as both a café and a local coffee brand. Today, you’ll find carefully dialed espresso and filter brews that showcase sweetness and clarity. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

What to Order

Cappuccinos and straight shots are house standards, but don’t skip the pour-over for a seasonal single origin from Wood Burl. The menu typically includes a balanced drip option, a silky cold brew in warm months, and a few creative signatures that never get gimmicky. Tea drinkers and non-dairy folks are covered with thoughtful alternatives.

Ambience & Workability

Press blends clean design with easy energy: natural light, a steady soundtrack, and enough outlets to make remote work practical. Morning lines move efficiently; mid-morning and early afternoon are prime for laptops or low-key meetings. If you’re catching up with a friend, try late afternoon, when the pace eases but the room still buzzes.

Neighborhood Anchor

Set near the heart of downtown, Press feels like a waypoint — the kind of space you plan your walk around. The staff takes hospitality seriously, and the result is a café that brings Dayton’s creative and professional communities to the same counter.

Plan Your Visit

Address: 257 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
Hours (subject to change): Weekdays 7–6; Sat 8–6; Sun 8–3
Website: pressdayton.com :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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