Dayton Coffee Shop

Dayton Coffee Shop, located at 280 2nd Avenue in the heart of Downtown Dayton—one block from the Historic Courthouse and surrounded by lots of small shops—stands as a slice of Southern culture and hospitality where tradition thrives. This IS a Coffee Shop in the old usage, where folks stop in to have a cup of coffee and shoot the breeze, though it's also a full-blown restaurant that's been around longer than ALL of the chain and independent coffee shops redefining modern expectations. Before it was Dayton Coffee Shop it was The Daytona or some similar name, way back. The establishment remains successful as evidenced by packed houses from lunchtime crowds, and they don't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. For those expecting cookie-cutter experiences, think "Local Diner" instead. Good ole country restaurant. This wonderful hidden gem delivers southern comfort food at its best—the kind that makes customers feel like they've eaten at mama's house. Home cooked food. Fresh food. The best Mexican cornbread and chicken fried chicken anywhere, period. Pot roast, pork chops, and chicken livers to die for. Great chicken fingers, hamburger steak, even their hamburger and fries prove good. Delicious cornbread partners with the best sweet tea in Rhea County by long shot. Definitely try the blackberry cobbler with ice cream!

280 2nd Ave Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-6156
Today, the Dayton Coffee Shop operates as both a traditional coffee shop in that classical sense and a full-service restaurant that has become a cornerstone of the local dining scene. The establishment is family-owned and operated, with Christian values forming the foundation of how the business approaches both its food and its service. This commitment to faith and family permeates every aspect of the dining experience, from the Ten Commandments displayed prominently on the wall to the genuine care and attention that staff members extend to every guest who walks through the door.