This San Antonio-based coffee shop opened in Dallas in 2019 and quickly became a hotspot for great cold brew, lattes, and one of my favorite cappuccinos in the city. All outposts (there are five now) offer clean, modern interiors along with indoor and outdoor seating. Pick up a bags of whole beans to go, and be sure to make room for homemade Pop-Tarts.

Opened in 2018 by Aussie brothers Adam and Mark Lowes, this coffee shop is known for its flat whites, long blacks (like an Americano), and house-made sandwiches. I’ve now ordered the Si Si Grilled Sandwich with turkey, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, cheese, and aioli more times than I can count. The shop also offers their LDU Magic Bean Juice concentrate so you make the good stuff at home. Over the past few years, LDU has expanded to shops all across the city including Greenville Avenue, University Park, White Rock Lake, and more.

An iconic Texas coffee brand, Houndstooth got its start in Austin and has since expanded to three locations in Dallas. You can always count on an expertly crafted espresso drink made with sustainably grown Tweed Coffee Roasters. Fun fact: the Sylvan Thirty location was once named the most beautiful coffee shop in Texas by Architectural Digest.

A popular spot in the Harwood District, Magnolias Sous Le Pont is a great coffee shop for lattes, tea, and pastries. The flat whites are always on point, and the Magnolias Latte with lavender, rose, elder flower, and vanilla is a must-try. Plus, the beautifully layered aesthetic makes you feel like you could be in a French bistro.

Situated inside of The Joule hotel, this third wave coffee shop expertly crafts espresso drinks with Counter Culture Coffee. From iced drinks to coffee cocktails, there’s a lot to explore at Weekend while enjoying the ambiance of the luxe hotel.

Located in the Cedars neighborhood, this local roasting studio doubles as a small café offering some of the best cold brew, cappuccinos, pour-overs, and pastries in the city. Opened by Michael Wyatt in 2013, the shop focuses on small-batch, single-origin brews, and they sell their thoughtfully sourced whole beans by the bag. Make sure to add on an almond croissant with your coffee.

Opened in 2019 in Oak Cliff, this coffee shop recently moved to a bigger space on Tyler Street. And they just opened a new outpost in Uptown. The shop is co-owned by husband and wife Jeniffer Avila and Daniel Hinojosa. Menu items range from espresso drinks to matcha and chai lattes, as well as horchata and Mexican hot cocoa. You’ll also find bites like avocado toast and cream cheese bagels.

Opened in 2020, this Oak Cliff coffee spot was founded by Noah Irby and Trevin Willison. The two friends wanted to create a culture of great coffee and community in the Davis street space, which was renovated with natural, organic, and bright decor. The spot primarily brews Cat and Cloud Coffee from Santa Cruz and rotates guest roasters. In 2022, the brand expanded to a second outpost in the Design District.

Located right outside of Fair Park, this popular local roaster also includes a small but mighty coffee shop set-up. You’ll find other shops all around Dallas brewing Noble Coyote Coffee Roaster’s beans, but you can come directly to the source for a latte, cold brew, and more.

This Costa Rican coffee shop opened in downtown’s Hartford Building in 2021. Founded by brother-and-sister duo Giuliana and Stefano Bernini, the shop features roasts directly from Costa Rica since their family owns coffee farms there. Besides pour overs and lattes, Berni Bean offers teas, nitro cold brew, quiche, bagels, and toasts. They even sell their own bags of beans. To make your purchase of their coffee beans even sweeter, Berni Bean is donating one percent of their proceeds to preserving the rainforest in Costa Rica.

In 2024, they expanded to a second location in Deep Ellum.

Opened in Lakewood in 2023, this little local coffee joint comes from husband and wife Nick and Julia Rocha. They initially began serving coffee out of a mobile Airstream trailer, but expanded to their first brick-and-mortar a year later. JuJu’s Coffee roasts their own beans on-site, as well as offers a subscription service for their coffee. You can also stop in to grab everything from espressso drinks to matcha lattes. The shop’s signature is the Otis latte with brown sugar, vanilla, and oat milk.

This micro-roaster and coffee bar has been a favorite in East Dallas for its house-roasted espresso drinks since 2011. Located inside of Goodfriend Package, there’s a ton of space to enjoy your drink or grab a sandwich from the deli.

This Australian-style coffee shop has quickly taken over Dallas-Fort Worth since its first shop opened in 2012. Along with craft coffee drinks like flat whites and long blacks, Ascension also serves a full menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of the brand’s coolest shops is located in a former chapel in East Dallas.

Founded in Oak Cliff in 2024, this newer coffee shop brings great espresso drinks and tea to the Elmwood neighborhood. Located inside an old house, there’s plenty of space to work on your laptop or catch up with a friend.

Located in Lower Greenville, this coffee shop and wine bar was opened in 2022 by Duro Hospitality (The Charles, Sister). The coffee menu features the classics, as well as a few signature drinks and treats like the 007 Espresso (shaken over ice and lightly sweetened, Nutella Blackberry Nitro Cold Brew, affogato, and more. Pair an Italian sausage kolache or apple cinnamon cake with your coffee.