I’ve lived in South Park for years and miss going to Ghostlight on Wayne Avenue with friendly baristas. The team that has been working in the mornings, particularly a blonde with bangs, is very unwelcoming and hostile almost every time I go in. My orders are always simple but I’m met with such a resentful attitude and even comments from her if I ask for something as basic as extra ice.I’ve worked in the service industry for 15 years and have been a barista myself in other countries and am blown away by how uninviting the experience is made by the staff. As a hotel front desk receptionist, I have never recommended this local coffee shop which is too bad but I don’t want to recommend a business with such a hostile staff. In addition to the unfriendliness, they are not the fastest baristas so they drag out the hostile experience. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Rebecka Charles
Great little place for good coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Eric Mueller
Coffee and sandwiches are sooo good! One of our favorite coffee stops in Dayton!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed
ghost light is best cafe in the area. lattes are always made with precision and bakery items are really good.
Chanell Annette
The establishment boasts charming aesthetics, though prices are slightly elevated, and the coffee menu is somewhat limited. Service quality was acceptable.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Chris Bailey
First time here, had a mocha. A little on the sweet side for me. We ordered ahead but the staff had not seen the order so we had to wait. Will try again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Matt Donovan
Great coffee shop!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sammy Drayton
The Atmosphere inside is warm and inviting with a cozy Victorian style interior. The baristas were nice and friendly, I will note that due to the volume of customers that were in there at the time it was kind of hard to hear. They have back lot parking with a spot available for handicapped people. Food and drink were phenomenal, I got the London Fog drink which was complex but smooth and the Raison oatmeal Muffin which was remarkably moist and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Cassman
Great local beer, friendly service and fantastic music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Jones
My first time getting the everything bagel. I've been missing out.
In town for a weekend, and we hit this place often. Fabulous coffee, great service, and really neat old building. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Smith
Nice little coffee spot with typical tight seating, but lots of light from the street side windows. They currently do Chemex pourovers and brew Deeper Roots coffee. Pastries are local and adventurous. Baristas are friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scones, Pour Over
Apples2 Apples
They have a great selection of many drinks. They also sell non alcoholic spirits and display local artists for purchase. Nice atmosphere and good vibes. The pastries are exceptional, and the Marsala chai powder mix that you can purchase to take home and make, is my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
david lindley
I enjoyed it but it suffers (like so many coffee shops) from a blight of students, clogging up tables, using the free Wi-Fi, and sitting there for hours with their single cheapest coffee.
Sam Allen
I’ve enjoyed coffee shops in multiple states within the eastern time zone but in a single visit Ghostlight Coffee skyrocketed to elite “Top Two” status. What do I love about Ghostlight? First, the atmosphere is very chill and unique with its goth/grunge/steampunk influences. Second, my lumberjack latte was made incredibly well and the menu boasts multiple offerings — even alcohol for those who take their coffee Irish — that I predict will have me going somewhat out of my way in the future whenever it’s even slightly justifiable. Third, little touches like feminine hygiene products in the bathroom signal thoughtfulness and, while obviously I have no need of such things, my girlfriend easily could have, so I appreciated her having the option. I’d give six stars if I could. Venture into Ghostlight today!
I’ve lived in South Park for years and miss going to Ghostlight on Wayne Avenue with friendly baristas. The team that has been working in the mornings, particularly a blonde with bangs, is very unwelcoming and hostile almost every time I go in. My orders are always simple but I’m met with such a resentful attitude and even comments from her if I ask for something as basic as extra ice.I’ve worked in the service industry for 15 years and have been a barista myself in other countries and am blown away by how uninviting the experience is made by the staff. As a hotel front desk receptionist, I have never recommended this local coffee shop which is too bad but I don’t want to recommend a business with such a hostile staff. In addition to the unfriendliness, they are not the fastest baristas so they drag out the hostile experience. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great little place for good coffee.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Coffee and sandwiches are sooo good! One of our favorite coffee stops in Dayton!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ghost light is best cafe in the area. lattes are always made with precision and bakery items are really good.
The establishment boasts charming aesthetics, though prices are slightly elevated, and the coffee menu is somewhat limited. Service quality was acceptable.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
First time here, had a mocha. A little on the sweet side for me. We ordered ahead but the staff had not seen the order so we had to wait. Will try again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great coffee shop!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Atmosphere inside is warm and inviting with a cozy Victorian style interior. The baristas were nice and friendly, I will note that due to the volume of customers that were in there at the time it was kind of hard to hear. They have back lot parking with a spot available for handicapped people. Food and drink were phenomenal, I got the London Fog drink which was complex but smooth and the Raison oatmeal Muffin which was remarkably moist and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local beer, friendly service and fantastic music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time getting the everything bagel. I've been missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
In town for a weekend, and we hit this place often. Fabulous coffee, great service, and really neat old building. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little coffee spot with typical tight seating, but lots of light from the street side windows. They currently do Chemex pourovers and brew Deeper Roots coffee. Pastries are local and adventurous. Baristas are friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scones, Pour Over
They have a great selection of many drinks. They also sell non alcoholic spirits and display local artists for purchase. Nice atmosphere and good vibes. The pastries are exceptional, and the Marsala chai powder mix that you can purchase to take home and make, is my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoyed it but it suffers (like so many coffee shops) from a blight of students, clogging up tables, using the free Wi-Fi, and sitting there for hours with their single cheapest coffee.
I’ve enjoyed coffee shops in multiple states within the eastern time zone but in a single visit Ghostlight Coffee skyrocketed to elite “Top Two” status. What do I love about Ghostlight? First, the atmosphere is very chill and unique with its goth/grunge/steampunk influences. Second, my lumberjack latte was made incredibly well and the menu boasts multiple offerings — even alcohol for those who take their coffee Irish — that I predict will have me going somewhat out of my way in the future whenever it’s even slightly justifiable. Third, little touches like feminine hygiene products in the bathroom signal thoughtfulness and, while obviously I have no need of such things, my girlfriend easily could have, so I appreciated her having the option. I’d give six stars if I could. Venture into Ghostlight today!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5