underextracted and acidic coffee. cute space though!

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

Really good coffee, well prepared and simply presented. My washed Ethiopian hand brew with a side car was perfect temperature with a nice finish and no bitterness. A good recommendation. If you want much more than really well prepped coffee you may need to look elsewhere's, as there is only a small pastry selection. Great vibe with knowledgeable, friendly staff. Being Oregon (Fifth and Wayne) parking might be somewhat problematic at some times, so ride your bike! read more

Press - A superb Ethiopian.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I grew up in the Dayton area but hadn't really gone out of my way to find good quality coffee until now. This place is cool, but wouldn't hold up against the coffee scene in bigger cities. I got the chai latte for around $3.50 because I'd seen the reviews about how spicy it was and was curious. It definitely was spicy, they don't shy away from the cayenne in this drink. My friend just got a regular black coffee for $1.00 (so cheap!) and said it was really good. I'd say go for the chai if you're curious, but if you're in it for the taste try exploring their coffee/brew method selection. read more

Press - Chai Latte - SPICY. You have been warned. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I remember when Press first opened up and I visited. I was not impressed. I went about 3 times and disliked so many things about it. So I stopped going. My wife began to go with her friends in late 2014 and she said great things about it. Of course, I ignored her. I ended up going one day while walking around. I went in and I was impressed. It wasn't the store I remembered. I went again with my brother who was visiting. My wife and I treated him. I noticed they were playing A Tribe Called Quest, my brother fell in love with the place and he doesn't drink coffee. I visited again the other day while riding my bike and looking at properties. Again, I was impressed by the price, the taste of the coffee, and the warmth of the employees. I highly recommend Press and its one of Dayton's best kept little secrets. read more

We really wanted to like this place, but it's highly overrated. Staff interactions are always painful. I always feel like I'm inconveniencing them, especially if I ask any questions. The chai comes premade out of a bottle and is spicy and unsweetened. Personally this is not how I like it, but what's annoying is before I ordered it I specifically asked if it was sweet or had a more spicy flavor, the guy turned is nose up and acted like "it's how chai is supposed to be" ok whatever. My boyfriend usually gets the americano and today noticed they put in one less shot of espresso than most places, when he asked the barista said they could only do even numbers bc their machine cant split them.... Ok then why am I paying you for three shots and getting two? read more

Press.... Love the coffee. Well trained staff with a love for the coffee they make, But little love for the people they serve it too. I feel so un welcome when I go in and feel almost as if they want me to get my coffee and leave. I guess if you live in the area and go every day they might like you and be more welcoming but for a once in a blue moon place not were I would like to go. read more

A great coffee shop if you are serious about your coffee. Don't come here thinking that you're going to get an average cup of Joe for your overly sweet Starbucks. The baristasare very passionate about what they do, and all of them are very skilled at what they do. Always looking forward to my next latte or cortado when I come in. The vibe of the place is extremely laid-back, though can be a little small. Overall an excellent shop and I enjoy both locations! read more

In my opinion this is the best coffee in town. I buy the beans regularly to brew myself but they don't mess around in there when you order a drink. It's always perfect and the staff are all sweethearts. If they seem annoyed it's probably because you ordered a Starbucks drink. Order what's on the menu and ask questions. They are very knowledgeable and kind. Also they have really cool merchandise. 2 locations now. One on Watervliet and the other in the Oregon dist. read more

Exceptional quality! The list of drinks that they serve isn't overwhelming, and does us all a favor by saving us the menu anxiety and time wasted staring at a board with mouths agape as we try and decide what syrups will disguise the taste of bad coffee well enough to start our days. Simple, delicious, and efficient. They not only serve a fantastic cup of coffee, but understand WHY it is good enough to sell. There is a science behind it, and they do a fantastic job of applying it. All while supporting fair trade based coffee growers and roasters from all around the world. read more

Beautiful wood-heavy interior design that matches the brick building and tall white walls well. The extremely high ceilings provide a gracious amount of space for the mind and the eyes to wander. The coffee is extremely good here. Quality in coffee is usually only noticed by Java heads, and you guessed it-Joe brought me here! I got the cappuccino and he got the mocha, obviously ;) Come to this place is you are being forced to go to Ohio for some reason, and you need great coffee. read more

The minute I walked into Press I heard J. Cole playing over the sound system so I knew I was going to have a great experience. The barista was more than happy to explain the drinks to me to help me choose the best drink for me. I ended up getting an iced latte but they have non traditional flavor choices and that makes it fun. The interior is very cute with the natural wood paneling in the seating area in the back. I will DEFINITELY be back. read more

Press - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Coffee and other drinks are consistently good. Music is typically well chosen, and aesthetic is nice. Could do with more seating options but space is finite so they do okay with what they have. However, operations and service quality in general are poor. They do not take names when it comes to making drinks, which has caused confusion for me and other customers several times. It takes them a very long time to make each drink, and often there is only one barista and the cashier does not help to expedite making the drinks when they have multiple orders to be made. It has been very frustrating the times I've gone which makes me not want to return. read more

Best serious coffee shop around. Don't expect to find sugary drinks here. The focus is on quality coffee and espresso that's so good you don't need to add cream or sugar. Good things to know: the WiFi isn't great and the chai is spicy. Try the affogato (espresso over ice cream), it's amazing! read more

Possibly need a change of staff, coffee can be delicious, but not last Monday. My wife purchased a latte and it came in a small glass, not really big enough for proper proportions of coffee and milk, so with a full portion of coffee there is not much milk, and there lies the second problem. They do not use a thermometer to get the temperature correct, they guess it by touch (according to the barista) and fail miserably. Don't expect any additional hot milk to dilute the super strong coffee, well at least without paying an additional fee. By the time the extra milk arrives the coffee is too cold to drink, and the unpleasant "barista" will not reheat or replace your as yet untouched coffee. At this stage it would be better to leave without a coffee, in fact without buying it at all! So a refund might be due, brave yourself for a really unpleasant interaction with a badly or possibly untrained "barista"! Note: After 3 days the owner has not bothered to respond to the email sent to their published address. Note#2: A full business day after leaving this horrible review the owned did not even bother to contact me, if he had I would have told him how much worse it was than I said in the review. read more

Great atmosphere and wonderful Americano. Yelp led me here and I'm happy I came in! The staff was chill but very attentive. It came across as a great neighborhood spot with a personal feel. read more

Press - Perfection. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

This place is so nice! I am not a coffee drinker, so I can't really comment on their coffees and espressos, but I've been told they're great. The prices seemed pretty reasonable compared to big box places like Starbucks and Caribou. I came here for a friend's art show that was also Press' 1-year anniversary party. Those people know how to have a good time! Great art, amazing coffee smells, such a nice staff and owners, and they support LOCAL; I would like to visit this place again and maybe get a hot chocolate. read more

update: now accepts credit. yay! bolivian pour-over was great. my wife's latte was better. this is our favorite coffee shop in dayton. highly recommended. read more

Great Coffee and Baked goods, especially the peanut butter doughnuts. Wifi good but need to ask for the code. Great place to chill.

Good coffee. Your modern coffee shop with all those vibes you get associated with that. Friendly faces, great tastes.

I ordered a cup of decaf and was very impressed with the process to make my one cup. The hot water is poured into an empty filter that's atop an empty carafe. The beans are ground and then poured into the moistened filter. The carafe is emptied but is now warmed and the filter has no bubbles between the container and the filter with all paper residues or flavor minimized by the hot water rinse. It took a nice long time to filter and make my cup of coffee. :-) All that said, my coffee tasted a bit sour.... :-( read more

Nice coffee shop. They were friendly when I inquired about their beans and what they recommend for a pour over. Place was not packed on a Saturday afternoon. Didn't try their coffee in house, I bought a bag of beans to-go. I will update when I try at home. read more

Quality coffee and good vibes. What more could you ask for? I recommend their chai, add a shot if you're looking for a twist. Spicy and just a hint of sweetness: perfection read more

The coffee here is pretty good, the atmosphere is nice. It's a whole lot better than a generic Starbuck's, and the owner's mother makes the pastries. What's not to love about that? You are on the outskirts of downtown, so don't be surprised when the less savory downtown dwellers make an appearance. Staff wasn't overly friendly, but was perfectly competent. They weren't chain-coffee-shop-cheerful, which is fine with me, I'd rather have a real person taking my order than some teenager trying to upsell me drinks on the off chance I might be a secret shopper. If they make good coffee (which they do), then I'm generally satisfied with the coffee shop (which I was). Parking is on the street, across the street and I think there's a lot next door, plus it's walkable from anywhere in the Oregon district. read more

If you are a true coffee geek this is the coffee house for you. They really know what they are doing, there are no bells or whistles in the shop, just a clean, urban atmosphere and a perfect latte or shot. read more

Your coffee is great but the attitude of the baristas is just terrible. Seriously, can you guys.. idk.. treat customers like customers and not act so snobby and prude??? read more

Ordered a latte with a quad of espresso. Couldn't drink it,... it was that bad. so I asked for some extra milk to dilute it. No was the answer ....unless I paid extra. Great Service! Not. Next time I think I'll wait to taste my drink before tipping. read more

If you're looking for a great pull come here! Nice staff, laid back ambiance, freshly roasted single origin coffee. They also serve cold brew, individual chemex and V60, as well as a few baked goods. Parking is not challenging. Its a Gem in a ghost town during the day. Not sure the crowd around the Oregon district at night. read more

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Yes Press!!! To me, Press is one of Dayton's most anticipated independent business of 2010/ 2011. Press is in my opinion Dayton's only coffeeshop for coffee enthusiasts. The owners have a vast knowledge of the coffee/ tea field. Not only the what they choose to serve, but how it is explained, pepared, and presented. Plus, their planned rotation of artwork make this spot awesome. I can only expect many more great things from the Press people being such a new business. Support independent local businesses! read more

Definitely the best coffee shop in Dayton area. They were actually voted as one of the top 10 coffee shop in the country by non-daytonian poll. The venue is filled with local artists' work that changes by the week. Seating is limited inside. However, there are few benches outside. Their prices are ridiculously cheap. As an added bonus, most of their coffee beans do come from fair-trade distributors. The staff are super friendly and nice. You tend to see lots of Hipsters in the area so most people tend to bike there - more parking spot for your SUV. Overall, probably the best local coffee shop hidden in the historic Oregon District. read more

Only rating on pour-overs and drip coffee, I'm not an espresso guy. Pour overs are good (ok great), the flavor of the coffee is there. The few times I've been in (about twice a year for Holidays) they have Ethiopian and Central American selections. I've never seen an Indonesian or other African selection, but that's not to say they don't. Overall very happy with pour overs, worth the wait. House coffee (drip) gets a thumbs up. Not the greatest, but far from the worst. At $1 per cup (if staying) it's very good. Occasionally has some sediment, but no worse than a French press. Low acidity, great for sipping while reading or working. Thumbs up. read more

Nice coffee place. Retail available. Friend and i had iced dirty chai lattes (half chai latte , half espresso). WARNING chai is SPICY .. no hint of sweet at all. The spiciness is a little overpowering, i like to still taste the chai and cinamon but u lose that woth the hotness. Both of our drinks came to just under $10. First time here .. i would come again to try something else. read more

Press - Iced Dirty Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

My favorite coffee shop in Dayton. Friendly, knowledgeable baristas, great place to hang out or work, amazing coffee.

Best cup of coffee I had on my visit. Store is very clean and looks like it just opened. Service was not as friendly as ghostlight, but the coffee was a little bit better. Had one of the blueberry donuts too. I could have eaten about 10 they were awesome. Looking forward to going back read more

I am not a coffee expert but Press is my favorite coffee supplier in Dayton. it just tastes...better. iced or hot! now tea is something I know about having worked in a tea shop and their iced teas are definitely up and above standard too! I hope that maybe they will expand their tea line in the future. while the decor fluctuates, it always remains minimalist. it doesn't try too hard yet still does its job tastefully. the bar itself is spacious and open so you can see the barista do everything, which provides a more intimate experience. the speaker system is always busts out some kind of fresh, new beat which balances out the sparse decor. unfortunately, the staff is my only negative remark. I agree with other reviews here saying the staff can be very aloof. my initial visit to Press was accompanied by the staff treating me like I was some kind of weird bug when I asked where to put my cup when I was finished. occasionally this treatment still happens, even when all I do is order a simple cup of black coffee. yet, to be fair, I have had very pleasant staff at Press a few times. it's the product and aesthetically clean atmosphere that keeps me coming back, not the staff. sadly, bad experiences with staff can override the good ones. yet, I will still take Press over Ghostlight which is too cluttered for my tastes. read more

PRESS is still a fantastic local small business in the heart of Dayton, OH. I was lucky enough to work 2 doors down for about 2.5 years and get to drink their coffee multiple times a day, seriously, if you are driving through Dayton, go have a cup of coffee, get the pour over ..you will be so happy you took the time! read more

Excellent coffee, great ambiance and extremely nice and helpful, kind and personable staff! I had the house coffee and it was amazing!

First time customer. I ordered a cappuccino. Friendly staff and quick service but the cappuccino (I was told) was made using a different kind of espresso. I really didn't care for it at all. There were all sorts of wierd flavors going on and it tasted really terrible to me. My wife said that it had really strong coffee in it or maybe they used chicory. But, after calling them and asking about it, they confirmed no chicory was in it. Not a bad place to go but, if you are used to a different kind of cappuccino then be prepared for a totally different taste at this place. read more

I love Press. They always have great goodies and even better coffee. One of the best things about it is that normal milk and almond milk are the same price-which is so rare for coffee shops. read more

The coffee and service sucked. Usually when I order French press it's ground right there and then brewed, not self serve out of a carafe that's been sitting around all day. read more