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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Dallas (2026)
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Dallas’s specialty coffee scene has grown from a handful of pioneers into a sprawling metro-wide network of roasters, cafes, and coffee bars. What started in neighborhoods like Oak Cliff has spread across the city, giving Dallas a coffee identity that’s earnest, unpretentious, and increasingly ambitious.
Old East Dallas is where much of the action concentrates.
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The Village Cafe by Altara
Rowlett
Indonesian single-origin focus celebrating village-grown beans and traditional farming craftsmanship
Opens at 1:00 PM
Lemma Coffee Co - Carrollton
Original Town
Direct-trade focused local roaster operating since 2017 with meticulous batch roasting and house-made syrups
Opens at 8:00 AM
El Porton Coffee
Casa Linda
Gateway to specialty coffee with a focus on multi-generational farm relationships and quality sourcing
Opens at 9:00 AM
Mokah Coffee & Tea
Old East Dallas
Craft coffee and curated tea program within Deep Ellum's creative cultural center and art gallery space
Opens at 9:00 AM
Palmieri Cafe
Downtown
Italian immigrant-founded cafe with house-roasted coffee and scratch-made pastries at Dallas Farmers Market
Opens at 7:00 AMLa Souq
Richardson
Middle Eastern-inspired cafe spotlighting karak chai and ceremonial matcha alongside signature coffee offerings in Richardson
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 31Lemma Coffee Co - Carrollton
Original Town
Direct-trade focused local roaster operating since 2017 with meticulous batch roasting and house-made syrups
Opens at 8:00 AMLa Souq
Richardson
Middle Eastern-inspired cafe spotlighting karak chai and ceremonial matcha alongside signature coffee offerings in Richardson
Opens at 8:00 AMMokah Coffee & Tea
Old East Dallas
Craft coffee and curated tea program within Deep Ellum's creative cultural center and art gallery space
Opens at 9:00 AMPalmieri Cafe
Downtown
Italian immigrant-founded cafe with house-roasted coffee and scratch-made pastries at Dallas Farmers Market
Opens at 7:00 AMEl Porton Coffee
Casa Linda
Gateway to specialty coffee with a focus on multi-generational farm relationships and quality sourcing
Opens at 9:00 AM
Ascension Coffee - Design District
Design District
Design District roastery committed to fair-trade sourcing and transparency from farm to cup
Opens at 6:30 AMEspresso Focused
View all 53The Village Cafe by Altara
Rowlett
Indonesian single-origin focus celebrating village-grown beans and traditional farming craftsmanship
Opens at 1:00 PMLemma Coffee Co - Carrollton
Original Town
Direct-trade focused local roaster operating since 2017 with meticulous batch roasting and house-made syrups
Opens at 8:00 AMLa Souq
Richardson
Middle Eastern-inspired cafe spotlighting karak chai and ceremonial matcha alongside signature coffee offerings in Richardson
Opens at 8:00 AM
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters
Kessler
Small-batch roaster with farm-direct sourcing, in-house chocolate, and fresh-baked Candor Bread under one roof
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowMokah Coffee & Tea
Old East Dallas
Craft coffee and curated tea program within Deep Ellum's creative cultural center and art gallery space
Opens at 9:00 AMPalmieri Cafe
Downtown
Italian immigrant-founded cafe with house-roasted coffee and scratch-made pastries at Dallas Farmers Market
Opens at 7:00 AMCafés with Food
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Cafe Duro
Lower Greenville
European-style espresso bar from Duro Hospitality serving Italian-inspired coffee and pastries in Lower Greenville
Opens at 7:00 AMOak Cliff Coffee Roasters
Kessler
Small-batch roaster with farm-direct sourcing, in-house chocolate, and fresh-baked Candor Bread under one roof
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowMokah Coffee & Tea
Old East Dallas
Craft coffee and curated tea program within Deep Ellum's creative cultural center and art gallery space
Opens at 9:00 AMPalmieri Cafe
Downtown
Italian immigrant-founded cafe with house-roasted coffee and scratch-made pastries at Dallas Farmers Market
Opens at 7:00 AM
White Rock Coffee
Lake Highlands
Local roaster serving same-day roasted beans with educational focus and signature Texas-inspired espresso drinks
Opens at 6:00 AMAscension Coffee - Design District
Design District
Design District roastery committed to fair-trade sourcing and transparency from farm to cup
Opens at 6:30 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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