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Wholly Grounds

About Wholly Grounds

Wholly Grounds is more than a coffee and tea stop—it is a welcoming neighborhood destination in Dayton, OH, where great drinks, thoughtful service, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to create an experience customers want to return to again and again.

Located at 825 Wayne Ave in the 45410 area, this café has earned a strong reputation with a 4.60-star rating from 374 reviews, reflecting the consistent quality and care that guests have come to expect.

Whether you are stopping in for a quick coffee, settling in with a laptop, or meeting friends for breakfast or brunch, Wholly Grounds offers a setting that feels both relaxed and refined.

What makes Wholly Grounds stand out is the way it balances quality, convenience, and comfort. Guests enjoy fast service, great coffee, a strong tea selection, and the added appeal of live performances and local specialty offerings that give each visit a memorable, community-focused feel.

The menu is designed to suit a wide range of tastes and needs, with breakfast, lunch, dessert, prepared foods, quick bites, small plates, vegan options, alcohol, wine, and spirits all available.

From solo dining to shared meals, from a quiet work session to a casual catch-up over brunch, the café is built to serve many different moments beautifully.

With Wi‑Fi, restroom access, table service, seating, and a reputation for being good for working on a laptop, it is an easy choice for anyone looking for a productive, comfortable place to spend time.

Wholly Grounds also makes visiting simple and accessible. The business offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy the space with ease and confidence. Flexible service options—including outdoor seating, delivery, on-site service, takeaway, and dine-in—make it convenient to enjoy Wholly Grounds in the way that suits you best.

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, creating an inviting environment that feels suitable for both everyday visits and special outings. Reservations are accepted, and payment is easy with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

For those seeking a dependable coffee shop with quality offerings, welcoming service, and a comfortable place to unwind or work, Wholly Grounds delivers a genuinely appealing experience.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (374 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

George Ip

George Ip

month ago

I like the Hong Kong made by Sarah. It's the best blend of sweetness and tea taste.

Pierce Gohlke

Pierce Gohlke

6 years ago

Great atmosphere and great coffee. This place is my favorite place to work during the day as there is plenty of seating with plugs and the WiFi is fast. I have tried a few different coffee drinks here and my favorite is the nitro cold brew. It comes in a lovely tall glass and is smooth and rich.

Lisa Crisp

Lisa Crisp

4 years ago

Loved the friendly atmosphere in this coffee shop! Plenty of seating. Free wifi. Great selection of games to enjoy with a friend. They even offer outdoor seating with table umbrellas if needed. My friend and I stopped in for coffee and a snack. Perfect!

B Lee

B Lee

3 years ago

I’ve visited Wholly Grounds a handful of times now. Each experience has been absolutely lovely. I’ve had ice lattes, hot drinks (mocha, chai) and teas. The barista‘s have all been kind and helpful when assisting me with what I should order. Now the indoor atmosphere is unmatched. Beautiful thriving plants, round tall tables with barstools and typical square ones along with cozy couches furnish the indoor space. It’s a nice place to have a coffee chat, do laptop work or even read a book! The porch area in the back is delightful as well with a great amount of shade and sun. I would definitely recommend to others🙌🏽

TyTakesOverTheWorld Walker

TyTakesOverTheWorld Walker

6 years ago

I never pass up an opportunity to visit a new place for the first time, so I'm glad this time wasn't any different! Amy at Wholly Grounds showed me instantly how this place gained popularity so quickly in Dayton community! The art work made the walls seem lively. The lighting was soft and mellow to balance out the heavy blaring of the city outside. The drink offers ranged from a stand out cup of basic black all the way up to a coffee lovers ideal favorites! They even had some things that I couldn’t imagine coming up with, but can’t wait to try!) Donuts, vegan cookies (chocolate chip) and Oatmeal Cream Pies, pastries and other tasty treats. I can tell this one will be a new favorite!

camille mudd

camille mudd

6 months ago

I visited Wholly Grounds a couple of days ago and I must say this will be the first establishment I will be a regular at. The atmosphere and decor is beautiful, welcoming, and comforting. The food and beverages are amazing and so are the people who serve, own and operate this pillar in our community. Do yourself a favor and spend the day working from here or treat a friend to an epic coffee date, you won’t be disappointed!

A Willis

A Willis

6 years ago

What an amazing place and atmosphere. Perfect vibe for the first coffee of the day or a place to relax and unwind. They offer coffee drinks for those coffee drinkers that like international and local favorite types of coffee drinks. Also they have some tasty baked goods too. The owners are extremely friendly. You can enjoy their back patio area as well as some comfortable deep cushion sofas and chairs. Finally they offer live jazz music on certain nights and they are working on getting some spoken word poetry nights too. My new favorite coffee house in Dayton.

Kristin Sobolik

Kristin Sobolik

6 months ago

First visit here and won’t be my last. Comfortable relaxed seating and an excellent House French Pressed Coffee. Love the house blend! Settling in to my book now……

Mark Zucker

Mark Zucker

month ago

It's the coffee shop all others want to be. It is a sublime experience.

Jennifer Austin

Jennifer Austin

month ago

Love this place!! Great vibe, delicious food (I had the spinach bistro pastry), and fantastic coffee (Havana Cappuccino) Will definitely be back 🥰🌻

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wholly Grounds

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

From the business

  • Identifies as Black-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Live performances
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

825 Wayne Ave, Dayton

Hours

Closed · Wednesday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Friday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday 8 AM-3 PM
Sunday 9 AM-3 PM
Monday 7 AM-3 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM-5 PM
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