The best cafes in Dallas

“Coffee shop serving drinks, including teas, in a casual space known for its collaborations.”

“Simple spot for beverages including bubble tea, coffee drinks & a variety of smoothies & slushies.”

“Coffeehouse, pastry and cake shop serving lattes, cold brews and pastries in a former gas station with outdoor seats.”

“Espresso drinks, pour-over coffee & pastries served in a hip, bright space inside the Joule Hotel.”

“Relaxed cafe and bakery offering Ethiopian specialties, coffee and frappes, plus pastries and lunch bites.”

“Family-run cafe featuring coffee, tea, and pastries, plus live music and Wi-Fi.”

“Coffeehouse serving lattes, iced beverages and breakfast tacos, plus sandwiches and salads.”

“A variety of bubble teas with unique flavors served in a trendy tea shop in DFW China Town.”

“Relaxed, freestanding house offering java, along with pastries and a backyard with games.”

“Casual coffeehouse, roaster and shop serving espresso drinks, hot cocoa and specialty coffee.”

“Laid-back cafe serving a variety of baked goods, hot drinks and snacks (many healthy) plus sandwiches.”

“Horror-themed espresso bar and café featuring artwork and vintage movie posters.”

“Laid-back coffeehouse in a former church with a fireplace and work-friendly atmosphere.”

“Relaxed cafe offering Yemeni coffee drinks with spices, pastries and sweets.”

“Bright cafe in lofty, contemporary digs serving creative coffee drinks, panini & pastries.”

“Family-owned outfit serving sandwiches, coffee, specialty tea & boba drinks, plus live music nights.”

“Local, cozy coffee shop with a laid-back atmosphere, serving specialty coffees (including drip and matcha lattes, plus breakfast eats).”

“Colorful cafe inside roasting facility for coffee drinks from beans roasted daily, plus baked goods.”

“Make 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 kittens and cool cats. Accidental heart-melting may occur... you just might leave with a new family member.”

From the Forney newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Wayward Coffee Co keeps it simple and stellar with rotating single-origin espresso and pour overs, in-house syrups like lavender and vanilla, and a legit tea lineup from Art of Tea. It’s a laid-back spot that actually feels like Dallas community... grab a cup this week.”

From the Dallas newsletter, August 7, 2026

“The Cozy Catfe rescues cats from shelters and invites you to decompress this week among purrs, slow blinks, and instant oxytocin, then snag a spot for yoga or crafty hangouts. Every visit supports their rescue mission, so your stress levels drop while their chances at forever homes go up.”

From the Arlington newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Craving the kind of scratch-made breakfast that actually fills you up? Kim & Jenny's Cafe plates all-day eggs, hearty Southern comfort, daily lunch specials, and housemade desserts that taste like someone loves you, so treat yourself this week and pretend you’ll start salads on Monday.”

From the Mansfield newsletter, August 6, 2026

“DAR Coffee roasts in Plano, serving smooth espresso plus Middle Eastern classics like Turkish coffee with cardamom and golden Arabian qahwa with saffron. Order ahead on their app, grab freshly roasted beans for home, or book the coffee cart for your next get-together.”

From the Princeton newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Need 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, then settle in with friends for an easy, low-pressure hang that keeps the fun flowing.”

From the Grand Prairie newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.”

“Coffee, sandwiches & breakfast served in a hip, airy cafe with loft-style upstairs seating.”

“Casual cafe offering breakfast and lunch with runway views at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport.”

“Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials”

“Long-running operation showcasing classic & contemporary productions in an intimate, 150-seat space.”