Try These Local Dayton Coffee Roasters

While it’s hard to argue the affordability of that big red canister of ground coffee from the grocery store, why not add some artisanal local roasts into your daily routine from time to time? Here are some great, local coffee roasters that will have you excited to get up and going each morning.

Reza’s Roast

A family business and labor of love, Reza’s coffee beans are handpicked from the farms its owners Audria and Ebi visit. They bring these directly sourced beans to the Dayton community and roast them using the greenest machinery. And at their coffeeshop, they offer more than coffee. With tea, lattes, espresso drinks, pastries, egg soufflés, oatmeal, cookies, and more, everyone is sure to find something to brighten their morning at Reza’s.

Twisted River Coffee Roaster

Combining the experience of working for major coffee chains and independent roasters alike, Dan Clayton founded Twisted River on three simple principles: Find the best tasting coffee, roast it to its full potential, and sell it at an affordable price. A Dayton staple since 2015, Twisted River offers single origin, blended, and specialty roasts.

Boston Stoker Coffee Co.

A fixture in Dayton for decades, Boston Stoker is family-owned and operated by the Dean family. For them, the coffee business is about finding the best beans and supporting the farmers who grow them. The prime example of this is their longstanding relationship with Hacienda LaMinita in Costa Rica, which began in the 1980s. Since then, Boston Stoker has been serving Daytonians the finest coffee from all over the globe.

Pettibone Coffee

With a passion for great coffee, Pettibone gives every bean in their roaster the utmost attention, ensuring they deliver perfect coffee every time. More than just a roaster, Pettibone extends their passion to an expansive coffee shop that customers love to spend time in. Pettibone gets its name from a small lake that serves as a sanctuary and vacation spot for the family that owns the shop. They hope their delicious coffee will help customers relish the evasive quiet moments in life either alone or with friends.

Winans Chocolates + Coffees

Winans Chocolates and Coffees was established in the early 1900s and quickly became known for their delicious candies. In 2003, Winans became a go-to for many seeking that perfect combination of chocolates and coffees when they began roasting their own beans. Now in its 4^th generation of family ownership, Winans owner, Joe, travels the globe to find the right products for his business. At many Winans locations, you can also find a wonderful selection of teas and personally curated wines.

Namesake Coffee

Namesake got its start in 2016 by Michael and Jessica Beans, spouses who moved to Dayton by way of Cairo, Egypt and Denver, Colorado. With full time jobs and a deep passion for coffee, this couple roasts small batch, whole bean coffee that they hope will inspire connection, conversation, and introspection for their customers. Namesake partners with non-profit organizations to help both the local community as well as the communities in coffee growing regions. Want to try it first? Visit Val’s Bakery where they use Namesake’s Yekun Blend for their espresso!

Wood Burl Coffee

Born out of Press Coffee Bar, Wood Burl offers seasonal roasts made in small batches with great care. Working closely with green coffee providers, proprietors Brett and Janell Barker bring roasts from around the world to Dayton, putting an emphasis on their origin and unique characteristics.

Each of these coffee artisans exhibit strong commitments to the environment and the Dayton community. Their roasts are sure to delight over breakfast, reading the paper (or your email), or as an after-dinner treat.

A version of this article was originally published May 13, 2020 in the Dayton Daily News and May 14, 2020 on Dayton.com.