The roasters writing the coffee scene in Dallas: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Dallas. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Expo Park micro-roaster and coffee lab that helped define Dallas specialty coffee. Order the kenya single-origin pour-over; espresso tasting flight.
Order: Kenya single-origin pour-over; espresso tasting flight
Tip: The roastery is visible from the counter. Ask the barista what was roasted that week for the freshest cup possible.
East Dallas micro-roaster operating inside Goodfriend Package, roasting fresh single-origin beans for handcrafted espresso and manually brewed pour-overs.
Order: Single-origin espresso; pour-over of the week
Tip: Roasting happens on-site; ask when the current lot was roasted. Beans available in 4oz and 12oz bags to take home.
San Antonio-founded specialty roaster that has become one of Texas's most influential coffee brands. Located in Deep Ellum. Open daily 7am-6pm.
Order: Ethiopia washed filter; seasonal natural process espresso
Tip: Merit roasts in San Antonio but the Deep Ellum cafe is the best Dallas showcase for their current offering. Bags of coffee available for retail purchase.
Multi-roaster cafe that curates rotating beans from standout national and regional micro-roasters, giving Dallas coffee drinkers access to roasters they.
Order: Guest roaster V60 (changes weekly); seasonal batch cold brew
Tip: Check their Instagram for the current guest roaster lineup before visiting. The multi-roaster model means the selection is genuinely different every few weeks.
Dallas's homegrown specialty coffee brand founded in 2005, roasting small-batch house blends with friendly, accessible service across seven neighborhood.
Order: White Rock house blend drip; espresso-based drinks with house syrups
Tip: An excellent gateway for coffee drinkers stepping up from commercial chains.
Founded in 1998 in Richardson by Clay Eiland, this roaster predates the Texas specialty coffee scene and helped establish it. Located in Plano.
Order: Guatemala El Injerto single-origin; house espresso blend cappuccino
Tip: One of the longest-running specialty roasters in Texas. The roastery is open for retail visits and bean purchases.
West Dallas brewery-cafe that treats its morning coffee program with the same craft as its beer program, sourcing from Texas and regional roasters.
Order: Morning espresso with house-made pastry; cold brew from Texas roaster
Tip: One of the rare all-day Dallas spaces that does specialty coffee AND craft beer at comparable quality levels.
Design District specialty roaster that introduced a Typhoon fluid-bed roaster in spring 2025, bringing a new dimension of clarity and brightness.
Order: Fluid-bed-roasted Ethiopia natural; precision AeroPress tasting
Tip: The spring 2025 Typhoon roaster upgrade changed the character of their light roasts noticeably.