The best cafes in The Colony

22 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cafes · 22 places · showing the latest additions first

Neighborhood coffee shop, serving pour-over options, lattes and iced drinks.

3021 Race St (Fort Worth)

Neighborhood coffee shop, serving pour-over options, lattes and iced drinks.

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Coffee shop serving hot drinks & baked goods in a stylish space with patio seating.

4005 Golden Triangle Blvd (Fort Worth)

Coffee shop serving hot drinks & baked goods in a stylish space with patio seating.

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Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

4842 Main St

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

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Cozy spot offering milk teas with classic and unique flavors, plus slushies and smoothies.

4750 S Colony Blvd Ste 100

Cozy spot offering milk teas with classic and unique flavors, plus slushies and smoothies.

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Drive-thru coffeehouse chain offering signature coffees, energy drinks, smoothies, and Italian sodas.

5001 N Tarrant Pkwy (Fort Worth)

Drive-thru coffeehouse chain offering signature coffees, energy drinks, smoothies, and Italian sodas.

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Modern hangout with a wide range of cream teas, coffee & smoothies, plus desserts & board games.

6225 N Josey Ln #114 (Lewisville)

Modern hangout with a wide range of cream teas, coffee & smoothies, plus desserts & board games.

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

1511 Commerce St (Dallas)

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

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

1805 S Edgefield Ave (Dallas) · ✓ checked Aug 14

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

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

516 S Hampton Rd #180 (Dallas)

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

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

in Skybridge, 1910 Pacific Ave 2060 2nd Floor (Dallas)

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

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

4711 Westside Dr (Dallas)

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

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

8061 Walnut Hill Ln #924 (Dallas)

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

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

1101 E Bardin Rd #101 (Arlington)

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

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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…

10320 Garland Rd (Dallas)

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

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Wayward Coffee Co keeps it simple and stellar with rotating single-origin espresso and pour overs, in-house syrups like lavender and…

1318 W Davis St (Dallas)

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

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The Cozy Catfe rescues cats from shelters and invites you to decompress this week among purrs, slow blinks, and instant oxytocin, then snag…

740 SW Green Oaks Blvd #200 (Arlington)

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

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DAR Coffee roasts in Plano, serving smooth espresso plus Middle Eastern classics like Turkish coffee with cardamom and golden Arabian qahwa…

2320 Los Rios Blvd #101 (Plano)

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

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

13350 Dallas Pkwy Ste 2443 (Dallas)

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

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Need a midweek pick-me-up this week? Murray Street Coffee Shop pours locally roasted fair trade espresso and drip, pairs it with crazy good…

103 Murray St (Dallas)

Need a midweek pick-me-up this week?

From the Rowlett newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

6465 Preston Road @, Commonsgate Dr (Plano)

Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

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Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

601 FM2281 (Lewisville)

Pit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials

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

821 W Vickery Blvd (Fort Worth)

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

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