Ghostlight Coffee | Probst Real Estate

What’s their secret to success? Well, it’s all about crafting the perfect cup of joe. Ghostlight takes pride in serving up top-notch craft coffee, espresso, tea, and scrumptious baked goods – all made fresh. Their dedication to quality and flavor has made them a beloved fixture in the local community. Since 2011, they’ve been your go-to neighborhood coffeehouse in the heart of Dayton’s Historic South Park district.

But Ghostlight didn’t stop at just one location. In 2019, they expanded into their Midtown spot, where they added a breakfast and lunch menu to their repertoire. Then, in 2022, they decided to spread even more coffee joy by setting up shop at the 2nd Street Market. There, you can savor their made-from-scratch pastries, bagels, sandwiches, and soups – all prepared with the same commitment to excellence.

But wait, there’s more! In 2023, Ghostlight Coffee continued its coffee conquest by opening its doors at Cross Pointe Center in Centerville. That’s right – even more caffeine goodness to go around! And if that weren’t enough, they unveiled GATHER by Ghostlight, a groundbreaking concept that marries coffee culture with the tradition of European apéro. This brand-new café within the Dayton Arcade complex is a place where you can enjoy the best of both worlds, morning, afternoon, and even into the night.

So, what’s brewing next for Ghostlight Coffee? Well, they’ve got a few tantalizing surprises up their sleeves, and you won’t want to miss a sip of it. Whether you’re in for a quick caffeine fix, a cozy catch-up with friends, or a productive work session in their inviting atmosphere ??‍?, you’re in for a treat.

Who are you?

Ghostlight Coffee opened their original location in Dayton’s Historic South Park neighborhood in 2011. This quintessential coffee shop became known as “Dayton’s Living Room” and since has expanded to multiple locations throughout the Dayton area.

What do you do?

Craft Coffee, Espresso and Tea. Dough by Ghostlight is our made-from-scratch bakery that supplies all locations with fresh baked goods daily. The newest location in the Historic Dayton Arcade even offers craft cocktails, an apéro menu and live music.

What makes your business special?

Community is the heart of Ghostlight. We love our city and the community that has supported us through the years. We value quality, using local ingredients, connecting with our neighbors and providing top notch products.

What do you love about Dayton?

Community! Dayton has a unique sense of community. The city has really come together to make downtown a better place and we are honored to be a part of that.

?? If you’ve got a soft spot for delicious treats that put a smile on your face, then you already know about Dayton’s beloved treasure – Bill’s Donut Shop ! ? And hey, with school back in session, who wouldn’t appreciate a little extra help in the breakfast department, or even an afternoon snack? ?

Since 1960, Bill’s has been the go-to destination for mouthwatering donuts, pastries that are pure perfection, and coffee that kickstarts your day. Originating right in the heart of downtown Dayton, Bill and Faye Elam whipped up their magic, spreading the joy of their delectable creations. ?

Fast forward to the 70’s ⏩ Bill’s was on a roll with multiple locations across Dayton, gracing the likes of Vandalia, Wilmington, Kettering, and Huber Heights. But like the most delicious recipe, they decided to focus all their sweetness in one spot, the iconic Centerville location that we’ve all come to know and love. ?❤️

But hold on, there’s more! In recent years, Lisa and Jim have added their own modern twists to the classic menu. Danishes that dance on your taste buds, buckeyes that’ll make you swoon, cupcakes that are pure bliss, cookies that melt hearts, and cappuccino that’s basically a hug in a mug. ☕?

The people that come into Bill’s and being able to give back to the community. We strive to go above and beyond the donuts for Centerville, and the people definitely make it worth it!

Oh goodness, just the variety of things! There’s something for everybody around Dayton. We’ve got great parks, youth sports, and so many unique family owned businesses.

The full Bill’s gift box including a Bill’s gift card, t-shirt, fresh coffee and a few other goodies.

?✨ Embrace the ultimate form of self-care with this months #LocalBusinessSpotlight… Skin by Jodie ! ?Who are you?

My name is Jodie Anderson I am a holistic skin care specialist at Haven Esthetics.

I provide one on one skin care guidance and highly effective in clinic treatments designed to treat the skin at a cellular level.

A holistic approach that is taken with healing the skin has the ability to also alleviate a variety of other challenges many people struggle with (like anxiety, depression, auto-immune disorders,etc.). Using diet and lifestyle changes impacts the function of the body as a whole reaching a more intrinsic level of healing and the outcome of this can create such positive effects on our overall health.

Dayton is my home and always will be. I feel like I have found family here at Haven where before I didn’t know the meaning of community. Dayton has shaped me into who I am today and my passion for helping people love themselves has been cultivated over time and experience through the connections i have crossed here.

If you’ve been to the Oregon District in the last 6️⃣ years, you’ve most likely been into this enchanting plant filled, women-owned store! Chances are, even if you haven’t been downtown, you’ve still heard of Luna. Maybe you’re still working on your green thumb ??, be sure to ask for tips & tricks for good plant health. They’re always happy to help! Luna offers a wide variety of gifts from plants ?, stones ?, and incense ? to local made pottery☕️, jewelry ?? and other items ?! With each visit you’ll always find something new on the shelves.

Who are you?

We are a small, all-women-owned boutique, located in Dayton, OH, specializing in houseplants and naturally-inspired gifts.

What do you do?

We take pride in offering top-quality houseplants sourced from local greenhouses to the Dayton area. Our plants are hand-selected and delivered fresh every week, and we really take the time to properly care for our plants until they find their way home. We, ourselves, have a lot of love for houseplants and are experienced in caring for a variety of them, as most of us have our own collections. When people shop at Luna, they can expect to be set up for success finding beautiful plants that best fit their space and lifestyle as we are always happy to pass along what we’ve learned taking care of our own plants.

When we started Luna over six years ago, we sought to fulfill a little niche downtown, a place filled with beautiful, naturally-inspired items that we would want to find while out exploring, and enjoying the neighborhood that we call home. Our shop is a mix of new, found, and made. We regularly offer products from local makers and feature local artists. We offer a wide variety of gifts, from plants, to stones, to incense, to jewelry–there’s always something new on the shelves! At Luna, our goal is to provide everyone who comes through our door a truly unique experience; whether it’s for a plant, a gift, or just to chat, we hope they leave happy just for stopping by!

We’re so lucky to be located in Dayton! You can always count on a friendly face stopping by the shop to pick out some plants or to simply just say hello. The local plant community regularly comes together to lift each other up, and we wouldn’t be where we are without this incredible community that we call home!

Contest Prize: Monstera Deliciosa in Clay Pot, Peace Sign Plant Stake, Monstera Wall Hanging (photo included)

Who are you?

We are a different and unique boxing gym. We are trying to change the perception of boxing as a sport only for tough or mean people, to what really is: boxing is probably one of the most complete training in all sports. You train your body, your emotional side and your mind. Another challenge is that boxing is rarely available in suburbs or nice neighborhoods, that was always a limitation and the many people didn’t had the opportunity to even try it.
But, we DO teach our students the art of boxing which is learning how to hit and without getting hit.
Whether you want to compete or try boxing as a stress reliever, a complimentary for any other sport or just as a fitness program, we have it here and your goal becomes our goal.

We teach boxing in a nice, clean environment where team work and camaraderie are part of our philosophy.
We also have a very competitive team and we train to be the best and help out members reach their goals
Quick testament of that is the we have qualified to 4 National tournaments in the last 12 months.

I believe we are unique and special because we give our members to learn boxing, get in shape, relieve stress in a safe environment. We also have an incredible amount of experience and we make our members goals our priority.
Also we have one of the most diverse groups with ages from 5 to 76 and about 67 nationalities represented.

We love Dayton, it’s a small city that is been growing and haves many of the large city benefits without the traffic and costs. Also it’s a city that with time allowed our family to grow and set roots as well as make a positive impact in the community.

Prize Offered: Two (2) memberships for 4 weeks (3 x week) to enjoy the benefits of our training in our group classes.

Power Plant Juice Bar is a local plant based cafe with a focus on presenting healthy food that is not only delicious but equally as aesthetically pleasing ??. What started as a mobile juice bar ran by Dayton natives, eventually grew into the brick + mortar Power Plant that we all know and love! ?? If you don’t know it yet, your taste buds are in for a healthy, satisfying treat. ?

Power Plant Juice Bar is a Dayton-local plant based cafe with a focus on presenting healthy food that is beautiful and delicious. Megan and Earl, the owners of Power Plant, are Dayton natives and have been passionate about health & wellness for over a decade. When they moved back to Ohio, they opened up The Shakery Juice Bar, a mobile operation, which eventually evolved into their brick and mortar, Power Plant Juice Bar in 2019.

We offer juice, smoothies, smoothie bowls, soup, salads & more! Customers can eat in our cafe, take food to go or oder online! Along with our full cafe menu, we have different juice cleanse options for clients who are interested in a reset or kickstarting healthy habits. We love connecting with our customers and are happy to work with clients in a more personal way to help them decide what options are best for them!

We are one of the only plant-based restaurants in the area and we use very high quality and organic ingredients. We do our best to support our community by buying from local farmers, growers and creators. In addition to all of the locally grown produce we use in our menu items, we sell locally made goods in our retail sections. Local growers and businesses that we support include: Boston Stoker Coffee, CHS Environmental Science Program, Dayton Microgreens, Guided by Mushrooms, Patchwork Gardens, and SkinFoodie. In the store, you will also see artwork from local artist Chris Weyrich, better known locally as Etch.

We love Dayton because the people that are truly connected to the Dayton scene, care about it so deeply. So many of the locally owned businesses do everything they can to support each other, work together and lift each other up. When you work together, more gets accomplished, and you can quickly see there is enough love to go around. Community is so incredibly important now, and you can definitely find a strong community in the Gem City!

If you don’t already follow along on his social media, you’ll soon find that he will keep you both laughing and completely mesmerized by the content he shares. Satisfying transformative pictures and videos? Yes please. He’s a fellow #Dayton lover and makes homes prettier ✨? with his talent, accompanied by a lot of hard work.

I am a hardwood flooring contractor. I specialize in New installation, Sanding and Finishing(refinishing) hardwood floors and repairing hardwood floors.

I feel like Dayton is America’s best kept secret. It’s easy and pleasant to live here. I love it. We live in an awesome community that supports one another. We have great housing, great traffic, happy and creative people. I have lived and worked in other places and Dayton is by far my favorite, which is why I keep coming back.

Who are you?
My name is Isiah Davis and I am the Owner and Chef of The Cookieolologist.

At The Cookieologist we specialize in fresh baked to order gourmet cookies, milk alternatives, and Focaccia bread pizzas.

I believe it is our approach to not only our baking processes but also towards our wonderful customers. We are a small local business that values high quality ingredients that are used in its most simplistic form. We stay away from dyes, colorings, and additives. The ending product is truly the star. Our product is how we communicate our love and passion to our customers. We believe in visual but more so flavor and satisfaction. It’s all about the Cookie, Milk and Pizza.

Dayton is home. No matter where I’ve lived or visited, this has always been a space for me to recenter myself. I love how big and small we are at the same time. There is plenty of room here to grow, Also a quality of individuals to learn from. The fact that The Cookieologist gets to be a part of all the growth and development mean a lot to me. I just want to do my part and be great.

Who are you?
Old Scratch Pizza is a business. More specifically, a restaurant business. There are certainly
easier ways to make a living, but we like this one, and we like to surround ourselves with others
who feel the same. In 2016, we opened Old Scratch because it was the kind of restaurant we
wanted to bring our own family. A restaurant that was very casual, but with super-premium
ingredients and exceptional service. Old Scratch currently has three locations – Downtown Dayton, Centerville, and the newly opened Beavercreek restaurant. Old Scratch is in the process of opening a fourth location in
Troy, OH, slated to open in the summer of 2023.

What do you do?
Old Scratch Pizza serves world class Neapolitan-style pizzas (with a midwestern twist), creative
wood-fired vegetables, fresh salads and appetizers, and a large selection of regional craft
beers. With a focus on quality, hospitality, and innovation Old Scratch strives to be a leader in
the local and regional restaurant community.

What makes your business special?
Old Scratch’s charitable fund, Cones for a Cause, has donated over $172,000 to local
non-profits since it began in 2016. Cones for a Cause is a community-powered charitable
organization that provides support and enacts positive change in the Greater Dayton and
surrounding areas through awarding micro-grants. The fund is supported by Old Scratch guests. Encouraged to make donations, by way of sweet treats, our customers contributed over $36,000 to the Cones for a Cause fund in 2022 alone! Local non-profits can submit grant applications on a rolling basis at oldscratchpizza.com/giving

What do you love about Dayton?
Dayton is a resourceful city. People create businesses, art, and social programs in untapped
areas of the city from very modest starting points. And, of course, without Dayton and its
residents, there would be no Old Scratch. We continued to be amazed and thankful for the
support and encouragement from our community.

Our business is unique because of the individual care we provide for each client. Understanding that each body is different, and adjusting technique to fit every need. Every client that walks in the door can be sure that they are in trusting, caring hands.

I love Dayton’s atmosphere. You get the feel of a big city while still having the charm of a small town. My clientele comes from all over the surrounding suburbs, while still being connected to one heart, Dayton.