50 Best Coffee Shops near University Park

“I've been ordering whole bean (delivery) from White Rock for close to a year now. I grind my own beans at home for espresso, pour-over, drip, and the occasional overnight cold brew. Their beans always arrive promptly, recently roasted, and in good condition. Very tasty (northern italian espresso is my favorite) product and the staff answered questions I had when trying to settle on a selection. Highly recommend.“

“Arwa is coffee and is also tea and is also an experience. It is as dissimilar to a Starbucks as a vacation is to a grocery store. Stop in and enjoy yourself with a sip and a bite and some spent time. They make my day better.“

“Phenomenal“

“This place is a hidden gem and all dishes are freshly hand-prepared like mom's hands, a labor of love! The sesame bread is outstanding and the mixed pide is delicious! The Turkish Tea has a wonderful bouquet and there are a number of types of baklava to choose from. It's best to arrive around noon as some ingredients may not be available.“

“Best Coffee, highly recommended .“

“I love this family-owned place. After you do a little flower shopping at Quality Gardens (Another fantastic family-owned business) go grab a little lunch and libation before you go home to plant! It's just a treat.“

“Delicious coffee! Friendly people, and I can't forget about the super cute shirts“

“Great coffee, tea, desserts and cozy place to just go to get away from the Hussle and bussel of every day. Wonderful baristas!“

“Sorry I forgot to take pics, ah, for a small little start up place, I think it was really good. There was not a bite I did not enjoy. I had the steak aloha, which was basically a hamburger patty seasoned over rice. Not what I was expecting, but I ate the whole thing, it was very good. Wife had the chicken teriyaki, she said it was dry, but very flavorful, mine you it sat in the car for 20 minutes still basically cooking. All in all, we will be back, the food was that good!“

“This establishment has great food and drinks, served by friendly and helpful staff! I will definitely be back!“

“Cool vibe with coffee/whiskey& lots of seating for young professionals and college students to sit and get some work done.

Amazing selection of bourbon.... sat solo at the bar took what felt like 10 min to even get acknowledged. The batista seemed to be training and the others preoccupied with refilling their stations and doing other tasks.

They didn't have a list of the bourbons or their prices so I had to ask a few times and they looked it up in the computer.
Prices are good but not the best for the area (but still way better then where I'm from)

I would love to come back and check out their jazz nights and maybe order food next time“

“Aladdin Cafe is a cozy, welcoming spot with great coffee, delicious wraps, and friendly staff. Perfect for a quick break or a relaxed visit!“

“The entire experience is amazing!“

“A place that that takes both its coffee and music seriously - *and* offers a friendly environment where one can spend some time. Highly recommend!“

“Love this place. Dulce de leche latte is my fave. Nicole and her team are so warm and welcoming. The backyard on a pretty day make me really want to stay awhile.“

“This is my new favorite spot to grab a coffee. The staff are awesome and it’s locally owned so bonus points.“

“Most definitely reminded me of Nyc, can’t wait to go back“

“They are just so nice, and always have great music playing. Love how the put different options on top cups makes it fun! Golden eagle is my favorite with an extra shot and banana fire!

Kid-friendliness: My son loves the poppin boba makes him feel special lmao“

“Stumbled on this Jewell while visiting Dallas! Arepas with avocado/chicken salad was a delectable surprise that begs me to come back again and again! Smooth lattes! Delish!“

“Great spot here!! I usually come through on Friday evenings for some light reading and everything always hits the spot. Everyone is very pleasant and never had an issue. Only very minor thing is that at times they have great music playing and suddenly I guess the playlist ends? So it can be very quiet if there aren’t too many people. I usually like some background music. Nothing my headphones can’t assist with though. For sure would recommend. Great quality merch too.“

“Awesome place check it out“

“Another great breakfast to start the day. I've enjoyed this place for over a decade....still going strong ~ ....Happy Saturday to all !~~“

“The strongest coffee in Dallas and some of the fastest service! I seriously love how involved the brother’s are in building this wonderful coffee shop following.“

“This is a wonderful coffee shop- great coffee, great food, great service!“

“Great nitro cold brew. My first time at Wayward. Will go back.“

“This was an amazing experience! The barista was wonderful (wish I’d gotten his name). He was patient while I made my decision and offered great advice on a selection. The coffee, while just black, was amazing in flavor. To my surprise they offer free ice water in both still and sparkling and copper cups to boot! The decor is a fun, shabby-chic and the vibe is welcoming, warm and friendly. I can’t wait to go back next time I’m in town!“

“Former Ducks jug... great beer selection!!!“

“Cute and hidden gem! ? you can get a treat after your walk or bike ride at white rock trail (or you can be like me and do it before hehe ?‍↕️)
The employees are so kind and the protein coffee was SURPRISINGLY REALLY GOOD ??‍? I can’t wait to come back!“

“Excelente servicio y calidad.“

“This place is such a hidden gem!!! My friend recommended this place to me because it had great reviews and we were over in that area together so we decided to try it! I got the brown sugar iced coffee with the sun and moon bagel and it was some of the best food AND coffee I’ve ever had!!! Carolina provided great service, answered all of my questions and help guided me to my food choice that I ended up going with. This may be an unpopular opinion but I would say this place is better than Starbucks + La La land ?10/10 recommend!!! ?“

“I’ve been so excited for a Dutch Bros near me! I had their iced vanilla protein coffee and it was great! It’s hard to find a protein product that doesn’t have a strong aftertaste, and this was delicious. They have a very efficient drive thru, with 2 lanes. Quick service, and the staff is very friendly!“

“I always enjoy Houndstooth coffee. Good coffee and efficient staff. Unfortunately they forgot to add the syrup that I paid for and I was already out of the area before I noticed. Part of the issue with the restaurant industry is the demand for tips before you’ve tried the product, so when you don’t get what you paid for, then sometimes wonder why you tipped in the first place. Nothing against Houndstooth but this is the second time this week this has happened by two different businesses.“

“Best tasting latte in Richardson. The decor is very nice, and the staff are friendly.

Edit (2025/02/14): After visiting multiple other cafes, the constant refrain from my wife and I is that Eiland coffee remains the best. Thanks for maintaining such a high quality product!“

“Great hospitality and great Ethiopian Coffee“

“Excellent drink selection! First time to really enjoy an espresso drink that didn’t leave a bitter after taste. Bruno is super kind and helpful. Great atmosphere, too.“

“I received a gift of their Gaitania espresso beans. Very high quality. I love that they roasted the beans very recently. Looking forward to try more.“

“Amazing coffee, clean and trendy space, friendly service. Highly recommend!“

“Always great experience, everyone's very friendly, drinks are always perfect. Very fast service, I've used them over and over again, and there were no issues.

Parking: Parking can be used to go to the counter to order, they also offer parking spots available to those who use the app and place a counter pick up order.“

“Enjoyed my avocado toast with egg and bacon! Ordered the Billie holiday latte and a side of fried chicken!!! Great vibe and environment! Went 3 times in one week!!!“

“I had a meeting and needed a nice cute place with perfect seating. I picked Westside Coffee on a whim as any other coffee options I was looking at were too far for me and I had to be there in time for my meeting. As soon as I entered the building, the atmosphere was quaint and gave a fresh feeling. The matcha lavender iced drink was what I ended up ordering after speaking to the barista who was very kind and explained when I asked about her recommendations. The atmosphere was perfect for a meeting, there was enough seating at the time I went (noon). Would definitely make a trip here again!

Parking: There is enough parking when I went, it around noon so I am not sure what the parking situation looks like on the weekends or later in the week at different times. I had no issue at all with finding parking as there was an ample amount of spots.“

“The food and vibes here are great! Had the Summer Chicken Salad sandwich and Pasta Salad, which were both very good. The pickles on the side are to die for, not sure what the marinade recipe is, but I’m addicted now. Great spot for lunch!“

“Love the great vibes at Buzz & Bustle and the drinks are DELICIOUS! The new "Summer in Nostalgia" are 5 STARS!!!!!!!“

“I’ve only been here 5 minutes but the barista literally knows everyone who walks in by name, and drink, and is super welcoming. I’m a newbie but was treated with such great service. Coffee is great, vibe is super unique, clean, and cool… but kudos to the team for creating a welcoming environment. Would give 6 stars if I could. Keep up the good work!“

“Mark and I had lunch at Lake Highlands Cafe, talkin' Chamber Biz. I'm embarrassed to say I'd not been here before. Our server, Bridgette was wonderful and attentive. I narrowed the menu down to 2 items, and she convinced me to try a fan favorite, the "West Coast". Now, t'was kind of a hard sell, cuz it's a chicken salad sandwich, and ain't nobody makes chicken salad like my mamma makes chicken salad... but WOW! Bridgette was spot on with her rec. So good! Mark had the Reuben Sammy, and was just as pleased. We both had fried okra, cuz, ya know... Texas. Anyhow, Ray, the manager was great, and other diners just came up and started talking to us. Friendly folks a plenty. You gotta get here. #lakehighlandscafe #eatlocal #lakehighlandsdallas Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce“

“Cute coffee shop. Cappuccino was great and so were the pastries. We bought a jar of good honey clover that was pretty good. The service was good and barista was friendly. I would recommend this place for a quiet and relaxing morning coffee/brunch. Parking was plentiful.“

“I've been ordering whole bean (delivery) from White Rock for close to a year now. I grind my own beans at home for espresso, pour-over, drip, and the occasional overnight cold brew. Their beans always arrive promptly, recently roasted, and in good condition. Very tasty (northern italian espresso is my favorite) product and the staff answered questions I had when trying to settle on a selection. Highly recommend.“

“My family tried Wayward Coffee when we were visiting Dallas. We LOVED it! If we lived close, we would spend way too much money there! It’s exactly what you want when looking for a unique and special place for coffee.“

“This place is such a great atmosphere. The frosty toddy is fantastic! The order was extremely timely and service was great. They also do a great job with the community and are a very ethical business, which is something I would support again. — edit: thank you for the response! I tried the matcha and it was absolutely excellent!“

“The strongest coffee in Dallas and some of the fastest service! I seriously love how involved the brother’s are in building this wonderful coffee shop following.“

“Great atmosphere and even better coffee with a great selection of syrups. The breakfast burritos would be great if they were made fresh, sadly they are pre-made and reheated, which gave the eggs a rubbery taste. I'd go back for the coffee 1000x... Prices for lattes are great too“