Coffee roaster$$$lakewoodTue-Sat 09:00-15:00
Expo Park micro-roaster and coffee lab that helped define Dallas specialty coffee. Order the kenya single-origin pour-over; espresso tasting flight.
Order: Kenya single-origin pour-over; espresso tasting flight
Tip: The roastery is visible from the counter. Ask the barista what was roasted that week for the freshest cup possible.
Coffee roaster$$$lakewoodDaily 07:00-15:00
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.
Coffee roaster$$$deep-ellumDaily 07:00-18:00
San Antonio-founded specialty roaster that has become one of Texas's most influential coffee brands. Located in Deep Ellum. Open daily 7am-6pm.
Order: Ethiopia washed filter; seasonal natural process espresso
Tip: Merit roasts in San Antonio but the Deep Ellum cafe is the best Dallas showcase for their current offering. Bags of coffee available for retail purchase.
Coffee roaster$$$design-districtDaily 07:00-19:00
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.
Coffee roaster$$$lake-highlandsDaily 06:00-20:00
Dallas's homegrown specialty coffee brand founded in 2005, roasting small-batch house blends with friendly, accessible service across seven neighborhood.
Order: White Rock house blend drip; espresso-based drinks with house syrups
Tip: An excellent gateway for coffee drinkers stepping up from commercial chains.
Coffee roaster$$$planoMon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-16:00, Sun closed
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.