White Rock Coffee is a coffee roaster in Lake Highlands, Dallas.
Editorially verified May 25, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: White Rock house blend drip; espresso-based drinks with house syrups
Tip: An excellent gateway for coffee drinkers stepping up from commercial chains.
Address: 10105 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
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.
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.
