By Coffea Arabica

December 28, 2011 12:35 AM | Link to this

Coffee originates in Ethiopia so if they tell you it comes from there they are not lying despite what Null says. There is a huge difference between the coffee Press is buying and the coffee @ mcDonalds. I’ve been trading coffee for 15 years and have tried coffee from both of the roasters Press uses. They are among the best in the country and they train their accounts to make great coffee. Dayton is lucky to have such a good shop. Support them and let Null support McDonalds.

By Doctor

December 28, 2011 8:54 AM | Link to this

I also like “The Ohio Coffee Company” located on 5th and Ludlow. That’s another hip place with good beans. I love supporting local businesses!

By Make mine hot

December 28, 2011 8:55 AM | Link to this

“barista” and “cool” in the same sentence? Wow. Never heard of this place before. Now I’m sure I’ll never go there. Hint: it’s the people not the coffee.

By Beanie

December 28, 2011 9:01 AM | Link to this

Well Null…looks like you are fooled by the massed produced McDonalds which erodes our nation today. I have been to Press three times and the coffee/service is FANTASTIC!! Go and support your local vendors rather than mass produced no value/service to our local economy. Keep rolling Press.

By me

December 28, 2011 9:11 AM | Link to this

But make sure you wear really skinny jeans and a beanie hat halfway off of your head. Oh and a scarf, to make the look complete - then write your novel while you listen to Fleet Foxes…. Or Radiohead for the older folks =)

By really?

December 28, 2011 9:22 AM | Link to this

While the coffee they buy is certainly above average, Press completely fails at customer service. In the handful of times I’ve visited, both owners have been slow to take my order and neither has created a welcoming atmosphere. In my final visit there one owner acted rudely to my kids! I’m thankful Ghostlight Coffee finally opened…

By Tam

December 28, 2011 9:25 AM | Link to this

I’ve not tried Press, so I can’t say how their coffee is, but McDonald’s coffee? Really? It’s okay if you are desperate for caffeine and there is NO alternative, but geez, there is SO MUCH BETTER coffee out there.

By Mr T

December 28, 2011 9:31 AM | Link to this

I have seen this place looking foward to trying it, has anyone tried Ghost Light coffee on Wane?

By Jeff

December 28, 2011 9:32 AM | Link to this

McDonald’s coffee is hard to beat, to be honest. But I like others as well.

By seriously

December 28, 2011 9:34 AM | Link to this

I’ve walked in there twice and there were too many people hanging out at the counter and no where to sit. So both times I walked back out. Popular and trendy? Yes. But a good place to get a coffee and sit? No. Sad.

By null

December 28, 2011 10:09 AM | Link to this

@coffee arabica.i have also been at this coffe shop press.and i will never go back!CAUSE THE SERVICE SUCKS.AND YES MCDONALDS COFFEE IS BETTER.TAKE THAT TO THE COFFEE BANK.AND NOT ALL OF OUR COFFEE COMES FROM ETHIOPIA!LOOK IT UP IF YOU CAN READ.

By caffeine

December 28, 2011 10:09 AM | Link to this

Coffee is good, Owners are local people that love the City. It is a complete hipster vibe, but that is fine. I havent had a rude encounter there. I am also intrigued to try ghostlight on Wayne. Kudos to Dayton and PRESS!

By Henry

December 28, 2011 10:26 AM | Link to this

Cool? I guess. But I’ve not been too impressed by the coffee. Who cares if they bring in the latest whatever coffee from wherever? Make it good and make it hot. And without the snobbery please, a little of that goes a long way.

By sox the wonder dog

December 28, 2011 11:23 AM | Link to this

Is Ghostlight at the corner of Wax and Wane? Anyway, coffee, like music, has a value to your personal taste. Personally, I like Speedway. But then, I’m a professional driver.

By Beav Mom

December 28, 2011 11:32 AM | Link to this

Where’s all the great tea bars in the region?

By mimi

December 28, 2011 11:42 AM | Link to this

I have been to Press one time. The coffee was not only beautiful but was delicious as well. As far as customer service, my experience was that they were very unfriendly. Could have been a bad day but I haven’t been back because of the unfriendliness and I work in the Oregon Distric.

By Scottie guy

December 28, 2011 12:25 PM | Link to this

Beav Mom - tea? Hands down, Basically British downtown. Voted the best tea house in Ohio. I’ve been to tea in the UK and across the US. NOTHING beats BB!!

By null

December 28, 2011 12:27 PM | Link to this

@sox the wonderdog.what does speedway got to do with being a pro,driver.i also drive a bigrig and i still drink mcdonalds coffee.just wondering….

By Scottie Guy

December 28, 2011 12:29 PM | Link to this

I’m wondering about the poor comments if they’re talking about the same Press that I’ve been to multiple times? Owner has always been a nice guy. They are a young couple who settled in Dayton after traveling all across the US ‘cause they believe in this town. What’s wrong with the people who can’t support young businesses and people? Dayton = own worst enemy.

By Mike

December 28, 2011 12:39 PM | Link to this

The meijer gas station on Col Glenn (by WSU) has the worst coffee in the history of humanity. Dont ever drink it.

By Java the Hut

December 28, 2011 12:49 PM | Link to this

Product = 50% Service = 50% If both are good they should do well. Sounds like they may need restaurant impossible with Chef Irvine.

By dodge09

December 28, 2011 1:02 PM | Link to this

I’m not in dayton that much for coffee.but i will try press to see how good or bad they are.you always get + or a - on everthing.

By JPT

December 28, 2011 1:03 PM | Link to this

the coffee is very good and love french press coffee; But this place is way too “cool”. the employees are way too “cool” to talk and be nice. If they dropped the attitude, the place would be better.

By Joe

December 28, 2011 1:11 PM | Link to this

Coffee originates from all over the globe grown between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. I personally have mine shipped from Hawaii and roast it myself. Never been to press but from the comments I’m not sure I will either

By slag

December 28, 2011 1:34 PM | Link to this

Null’s a moron….He’ll also tell you the steak at Frickers is better than the Oakwood clubs…

By Hello!!

December 28, 2011 1:38 PM | Link to this

If everyone on here is complaining about how everyone’s coffee is better than the other’s, then why don’t someone on here open there own coffee shop and take the bad experience that you did recieve and make a good experience for yourself and for the customers!

By null

December 28, 2011 1:46 PM | Link to this

slag? you are a moron also smartguy.i have never had a steak at frickers or oakwood club.so kiss my coffee a*s.

By nyc

December 28, 2011 1:52 PM | Link to this

the best coffee in the world comes from ethiopia…hands down….and thats what i drink daily…at home

By steven1969

December 28, 2011 1:54 PM | Link to this

@null and slag? you both need to go there and try the coffee.and judge it for what it is.you will get bad experience.and good experiences.all over the place.coffee.steak?one person likes it and the other nope.i dont like it.

By Tonia

December 28, 2011 2:38 PM | Link to this

What other Dayton venue has received a Zagat recommendation let alone won something like top ten nationally. Zagat is an Internationally recognized authority. Consult your conscience if you feel the need to post anything other than congratulations here. Nobody cares which coffee you personally prefer. This is a truly impressive award and cheap shot comments on a thinly read blog will not diminish that fact.

By tim s.

December 28, 2011 2:41 PM | Link to this

To Hello: I did just what you suggested 9 months ago. I open a little shop called The Last Drop Cafe here in New Lebanon. nobody complains about my coffee and I have a minimum of at least 6 kinds every day!!!!!!!

By Chad

December 28, 2011 2:44 PM | Link to this

There are two amazing coffee shops less than a mile apart of Wayne Avenue.. just more evidence that Dayton is coming back. I love this city!

By HT

December 28, 2011 2:57 PM | Link to this

I work downtown but have not tried the Press, so I’ll have to give it a shot now that I know where it is. Honestly, I don’t drink much basic coffee, more of a cappucino type myself, but I can tell a good cup of regular coffee from a bad one, and I can’t choke down McDonald’s coffee, although I have grown to like the Caramel Mocha (hot)..

By Beav Mom

December 28, 2011 3:35 PM | Link to this

Thanks Scottie Guy! :)

By Zagnut

December 28, 2011 3:38 PM | Link to this

Doing my own research tonight. Maybe after they read these comments they’ll improve the coffee and the attitude.

By Janice

December 28, 2011 3:38 PM | Link to this

Press serves the best coffee. I never thought that the owners were unfriendly, just shy personalities. It’s worth stopping by. BTW, for all those living in Dayton, Zagat is pronounced, za-GAT not ZAG-at.

By Rob

December 28, 2011 3:39 PM | Link to this

Good to see the regular DDN.com trolls are still at it. I’m from Preble County and every time I’m in Dayton for any reason I stop there for Coffee. I’ve NEVER had a bad experience there and if you have you are to picky for your own good. You’re probably the same person who complains when their coffee temperature is a degree off when you get that second rate swill from Crapdonald’s. You can call keep that crap. As for me…my new Subaru will be wearing a Press sticker with pride. Well done guys! Keep up the good work!

By jaypee

December 28, 2011 3:45 PM | Link to this

coffee: not so bad, but over-hyped (and certainly better than the mass-produced)…owners: transparent…setting: sure, downtown needs all the help it can get, but the place is relatively barren, bland, and not very comfortable…just not “cozy”…So, improve the atmosphere, and maybe there’s hope!

By null

December 28, 2011 3:50 PM | Link to this

@ht i hope you choke on that mocha.and i hope its cold.cause stone cold said so.and this isnt the same null on the other posts.coffee taste like crap.and if you all dont like it i dont care if you do!!!!!!!!!!

By emperorlotku

December 28, 2011 4:04 PM | Link to this

Coffee is fairly good at Press however the music selection (hardcore rap monochordal drivel) they play at times is distasteful garbage.

By Herro

December 28, 2011 4:17 PM | Link to this

Cool and hip coffee shop? OK I get that visual. Rude and snobbish/elitist attitudes from the owners? OK, how about the visual of the coffee you just made me in your face along with a knuckle Sandwich. :-D

By Bellatrix

December 28, 2011 4:17 PM | Link to this

Press is a great local business. The coffee is great and the the staff is both knowledgeable and friendly.

By Henry

December 28, 2011 4:18 PM | Link to this

Coffee is OK, but not great. Agree about the music and attitude — both need work. Not a place to get comfortable — Ghostlight much better for that.

By null

December 28, 2011 4:21 PM | Link to this

what do you mean in your face with a knuckle sandwich.and who made you coffee?

By hello2u

December 28, 2011 4:56 PM | Link to this

Coffee is great…attitude, not so much. If the baristas were kinder, I would make the trek to go back. Their attitude is why I haven’t returned.

By Dayton1

December 28, 2011 5:33 PM | Link to this

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne… Why do DDN comments show so much hate? This is a success story in Dayton, and congratulations are in order. Period. Press is a Dayton business, owned by Dayton residents. Support it if you’d like. Go elsewhere if you prefer. But, WHY trash a successful local small business? Why?

By dbh

December 28, 2011 5:37 PM | Link to this

More than half of the people who commented here say the attitude of the owners is bad or needs improving. That does say something to the owners whether they know it or not. I’m sure it’s a wonderful product but you have to have customer service 95-100 percent of the time to please the masses. I do agree support our local shops. Vote for Pete to the Hall of fame.

By AnaisNin

December 28, 2011 10:44 PM | Link to this

Considering that this is their first year running a business (and they’re still in their mid 20s!), I’d say this is pretty damn impressive. They have a clear vision for the aesthetics of the shop (which also hosts monthly local art shows) and new ideas they’re trying to implement. Of course there’s going to be kinks, but even so - they’re accomplishing amazing things. I go to Press for great coffee and to see some friendly faces. I think many may be mistaking shyness/awkwardness for rudeness - and honestly, I think Brett and Janell are really improving in those areas too (I should be one to talk - most awkward person ever.) I go to Ghostlight also, it’s a cozier spot for reading, but I much prefer the coffee and design of Press. (Um, sometimes I go to both in one day, ha.)

By Rocky

December 29, 2011 12:19 PM | Link to this

You are right on Dayton1. This place should be celebrated. It helps make Dayton special. Ghostlight is also very cool.

By David Tornheim

December 31, 2011 3:21 PM | Link to this

I have been to coffee houses all over the country, having just arrived from San Francisco, which has some of the best coffee in the U.S. I agree 100% that this is among the top coffee houses I have ever been too. And the service is fine. They put love and care into the coffee, the space, the art, even the cleanliness of the bathroom is truly exceptional. It is the cleanest coffee house I have ever been to. There is nothing elitist in having quality coffee, good ambience, quality art and playing music that is not approved by Hollywood corporations for mass consumption. Just because people are willing to experiment and go beyond the most boring, banal and ordinary with how they dress, etc. doesn’t mean they think less of you for being afraid to experiment—that is your own insecurity speaking. If you have to wait for a cup of coffee there, it is because they take their time and make sure it is the top quality. I am happy to spend my money there rather than with some corporation whose one and only goal is to get your money by any means available.

By conover graphics

January 4, 2012 9:59 AM | Link to this

kudos to press. best coffee ever.