The best cafes in Dallas
51 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Drip Coffee Co
CafesDrip Coffee Co roasts beans in-house Monday through Saturday, keeps a classic roast that plays nice with cream and sugar, and drops a…
Drip Coffee Co
CafesDunkin'
CafesLong-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Dunkin'
CafesOpen, airy coffee house with food, plus Wi-fi for remote workers & private, rentable meeting rooms.
La Casita Coffee
CafesLa Casita Coffee brews clean, consistent cups that treat the beans with respect, plus the kind of friendly counter chat that turns a rushed…
La Casita Coffee
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesGas Coffee Co.
CafesGas Coffee Co. roasts its own specialty beans with 16 years of know-how, then pairs them with proper pastries and breakfast sandwiches that…
Gas Coffee Co.
CafesRace Street Coffee
CafesWhen your morning needs rescuing, Race Street Coffee pours a proper cup with thoughtful pour-over options, creamy lattes, and iced drinks…
Race Street Coffee
CafesAxiom Coffee
CafesAxiom Coffee is roasting purposefully, pulling smooth single-origin Honduras espresso by hand and pairing it with fresh-made breakfast,…
Axiom Coffee
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesChasquis Records
CafesIn a 1950s tiny-house in Cedar Hill, Chasquis Records keeps crates stocked across genres with a sweet spot for Latin American alternative…
Chasquis Records
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
Cafes7 Brew Coffee
CafesDrive-thru coffeehouse chain offering signature coffees, energy drinks, smoothies, and Italian sodas.
7 Brew Coffee
CafesKingsmen Coffee
CafesKingsmen Coffee & Company pairs expertly crafted coffee, teas, and sweet bites with a cozy, creative vibe built for real conversations and…
Kingsmen Coffee
CafesBoba Latte
CafesBoba Latte has been keeping Garland folks caffeinated and happily slurping since 2003 with fresh bubble teas, refreshing smoothies, icy…
Boba Latte
CafesGahwena Coffee Station in nearby Duncanville is the quirky gas-station-turned-cafe pouring lattes, cold brew, and even cardamom-kissed…
Weekend Coffee
CafesWeekend Coffee is that bright, hip spot inside The Joule Hotel where espresso actually tastes like it woke up on time. Think artisanal…
Weekend Coffee
CafesFanah Cafe & Pastry
CafesPlano folks, when you need a real pick-me-up, Fanah Cafe & Pastry serves scratch-made pastries, freshly brewed coffee, and a cozy,…
Fanah Cafe & Pastry
CafesRoyal Roastery
CafesGo for the coconut affogato everyone keeps reposting, stay for small-batch coffees, roasted nuts, and Middle Eastern sweets like baklava,…
Royal Roastery
CafesBear Cave Coffee
CafesBear Cave Coffee is a small shop in downtown Mesquite pouring locally roasted Cultivar Coffee, homemade syrups, and fresh pastries. They…
Bear Cave Coffee
CafesJoy Café Sunnyvale
CafesIf your to-do list keeps multiplying, swing by Joy Café Sunnyvale this week for thoughtfully made coffee and a calm neighborhood vibe. It’s…
Joy Café Sunnyvale
CafesNeed a pick-me-up that does some good? HOPE Coffee Sunnyvale pours solid lattes and iced drinks, pairs them with breakfast tacos in the…
CoffeEmos
CafesFeeling a little nostalgic for your 2000s playlist? Swing by CoffeEmos this week for coffee that's to die for, an open mic signup if you’ve…
CoffeEmos
CafesShibam Coffee
CafesShibam Coffee pours authentic Yemeni beans handpicked in Yemen’s highlands and roasted in-house for a smooth, aromatic cup without the…
Shibam Coffee
CafesTP Tea - Richardson
CafesTP Tea Richardson pours tea-first drinks like Tieguanyin milk tea, winter melon sips, and fruit teas that actually taste like fruit. Go…
TP Tea - Richardson
CafesMoon Wolf Provisions
CafesMoon Wolf Provisions brings that West Texas desert clarity to Richardson’s suburban grind with dialed-in coffee, matcha, and pastries…
Moon Wolf Provisions
CafesSlow and Steady Coffee roasts and brews in Oak Cliff, then keeps things interesting with seasonal sips like the Bayleaf Latte topped with…
Eiland Coffee Roasters is roasting some seriously dialed-in beans right here in Richardson, from juicy Ethiopia Sidama Ardi to the…
Billie Joe Coffee Co. is a casual coffeehouse and roaster pouring espresso drinks, specialty coffee and hot cocoa that saves chilly…
Everyday Works
CafesEveryday Works keeps it easygoing with good coffee, fresh-baked treats, and snacky bites that won’t wreck your day. Swing by when you want…
Everyday Works
CafesRevival Coffee
CafesRevival Coffee is just down the road in Richardson, a community spot for specialty coffee crafted with care, fresh pastries, legit…
Revival Coffee
CafesWhether you’re chasing a bright single-origin, a dark and dependable daily driver, or an adventurous barrel-aged brew, Peregrine Coffee…
Deep Cuts Coffee
CafesDeep Cuts Coffee is a horror-themed espresso bar and café where vintage movie posters and artwork set the vibe, and beans like Wake the…
Deep Cuts Coffee
CafesCUP O’ VIBES
CafesWhen you need a cozy escape between emails and errands, Cup O’ Vibes nails it with well-crafted coffee, refreshing non-coffee sips, and…
CUP O’ VIBES
CafesWestside Coffee
CafesNeed a quiet place to get things done without hiding at home? Westside Coffee serves thoughtfully made coffee in a laid-back space inside a…
Westside Coffee
CafesArwa Yemeni Coffee
CafesArwa Yemeni Coffee roasts meticulously selected beans from Yemen’s Haraz highlands, yielding naturally processed cups with fruity, floral,…
Arwa Yemeni Coffee
CafesDFW’s first combo craft beer bar and specialty coffee shop, Civil Pour Coffee + Beer pairs nerdy coffee (think PourSteady precision and the…
Savor Coffee Bar
CafesFamily-owned Savor Coffee Bar nails the trifecta: legit lattes, specialty teas with boba, and sandwiches that actually fix the 3 p.m.…
Savor Coffee Bar
Cafes7th Day Coffee
CafesLocal, cozy coffee shop with a laid-back atmosphere, serving specialty coffees (including drip and matcha lattes, plus breakfast eats).
7th Day Coffee
CafesParks Coffee Roastery & Cafe roasts its own beans daily, pouring everything from classic blends to single-origin lots that actually taste…
Whiskers and Soda
CafesMake time this week for Whiskers and Soda, a chill cat cafe where you can sip a quality beverage, grab a nibble, and relax with adoptable…
Whiskers and Soda
CafesWayward Coffee Co
CafesWayward Coffee Co keeps it simple and stellar with rotating single-origin espresso and pour overs, in-house syrups like lavender and…
Wayward Coffee Co
CafesThe Cozy Catfe
CafesThe Cozy Catfe rescues cats from shelters and invites you to decompress this week among purrs, slow blinks, and instant oxytocin, then snag…
The Cozy Catfe
CafesKim & Jenny's Cafe
CafesCraving the kind of scratch-made breakfast that actually fills you up? Kim & Jenny's Cafe plates all-day eggs, hearty Southern comfort,…
Kim & Jenny's Cafe
CafesDAR Coffee
CafesDAR Coffee roasts in Plano, serving smooth espresso plus Middle Eastern classics like Turkish coffee with cardamom and golden Arabian qahwa…
DAR Coffee
CafesMiao
CafesNeed a new boba routine? Miao in Carrollton K-Town lets you customize every cup... pick a tea base, stack flavors, fine-tune sugar and ice,…
Miao
CafesCorner Bakery Cafe
CafesCasual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
Corner Bakery Cafe
CafesNeed a midweek pick-me-up this week? Murray Street Coffee Shop pours locally roasted fair trade espresso and drip, pairs it with crazy good…
Radial Cafe
CafesRadial Cafe keeps it casual with breakfast and lunch right next to the action at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport, so you can sip, chat, and…
Radial Cafe
CafesWhen you want fresh deli fare and desserts that actually taste homemade, Settler's Table Bakery & Deli comes through. Mesquite folks count…
7-Eleven
CafesPit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials
7-Eleven
CafesStage West Theatre
CafesWhether you're craving smart new plays or beloved classics, Stage West Theatre delivers in an intimate 150-seat space, with a cozy cafe for…
Stage West Theatre
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