The Best Coffee Shops Near DFW

Coffee shops are more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee. They are a place to gather with friends or relax on your own, and they’ve even evolved into somewhere people go to study or work. Coffee shops often have comfy chairs and couches that invite people to sit and relax, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t have free Wi-Fi. The best part of the evolving idea of a coffee shop is that they are now easy to find in almost any neighborhood, especially in the Metroplex area. Take a look at some of the best coffee shops in and around Fort Worth.

Houndstooth Coffee

You’ll find Houndstooth Coffee shops on Henderson Avenue, Sylvan Avenue, and in Walnut Hill in the Dallas area. This locally owned and operated shop started with a love of coffee and evolved into a business with multiple locations. Houndstooth serves the best coffee and tea but also beer, wine, and pastries if you’re looking for something other than just a cup of coffee. Stop by for all your favorite coffee drinks from espresso to cortados to lattes. You can also get a delicious chai, or on a hot day, cool off with a cold brew or iced tea.

Vaquero Coffee Co.

Vaquero Coffee Co. on Houston Street sits in the back of the Joe Daiches Credit Jeweler building. The goal of the shop is to provide people in the Fort Worth area with an alternative to coffee chain coffee and offer a unique take on classic favorites. Stop by for the signature Horchata Latte with spiced milk and cinnamon, or try the Harvestlight Latte with maple, caramel, and cinnamon. The drink menu also includes the Americano with a double shot of espresso, along with a cortado or cappuccino, if you prefer. All of the drinks come either hot or iced. If you’re hungry, Vaquero also offers pastries, tacos, and bagels.

Buon Giorno

Stop by Buon Giorno for slow-roasted coffee and a relaxed atmosphere. The owners roast all the coffee at the local roasterie, and you can really taste the difference. The menu includes cappuccino, caffe latte, and espresso along with signature drinks such as the Tuscany mocha with dark chocolate and orange or the Italian mint with amaretto and peppermint. If you don’t need all the extras and simply want a good cup of coffee, the staff brews it fresh several times a day, and you can choose from the Cosa Nostra blend, a rotating single-origin, or the blend of the month.

Craftwork Coffee

Craftwork Coffee has three Fort Worth locations, so you can visit them on Camp Bowie Boulevard, West Magnolia Avenue, or Weisenberger Street. All locations offer a place to gather with friends or co-workers and get some work done in a relaxed atmosphere while sipping on excellent coffee. Choose from espresso, cortado, latte, or cappuccino. You can also get cold drinks such as a cold brew or iced tea, and if you want some extra flavor, the shops have a variety of syrups. All coffees come in a single size to make it easy to order, and all the locations feature a unique design that allows them to fit into their unique neighborhood. Stop by to work, study, meet new people, or just relax and sip.

Ampersand

Ampersand is a coffee shop on Bledsoe Street in Fort Worth that wants to bring people together. The shop invites its guests to slow down and relax while providing them with delicious coffee and a unique atmosphere. The coffee comes from Arabica beans that go through an air-roasting process, and the staff uses these specially roasted beans to create unique lattes such as the lavender vanilla latte or the snickerdoodle. You can also get frozen blended drinks that will satisfy your sweet tooth. If you like coffee that tastes like ice cream, the Oreo frappe or the caramel coffee frappe are just two of your options.

Ampersand also offers chai tea, rose cloud tea, and a delicious green tea matcha latte for those who don’t drink coffee but like the idea of hanging out in a coffee shop. And if you get hungry, you can snack on avocado toast or Brieyonce, which is toast topped with brie, green apples, and prosciutto.

Avoca Coffee Roasters

Avoca is a cute little coffee shop you’ll find on Foch Street. It sits tucked out of the way, but it is definitely worth going out of your way to find. The service is always quick and friendly, and they serve a bold, robust coffee. Order a cappuccino or latte and you’ll get an Insta-worthy design created by the talented baristas. You can also find iced mocha on the menu along with iced latte if you want a refreshing drink on a hot day. The house coffee is always a good choice, and if you prefer cold brew, this shop has several to choose from.

Fiction Coffee

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Head to Fiction Coffee on North Hall Street in Dallas for even more intricate latte art and delicious coffee made with beans sourced from Counter Culture Coffee. If you can’t decide what to get, start with one of the Fictional Drinks. These specialty drinks include the Secret Garden with double espresso, milk, lavender, and chamomile syrup, and the Quixote, which has double espresso, milk, and jalapeno syrup.

You can also get all your favorites at Fiction Coffee, including the ever-popular cold brew, along with a cortado, Americano, or a pour-over if you have the time to wait. For extra flavor, try one of the house-made syrups. You can choose from salted brown sugar, honey-rosemary, and juniper.

With so many places to choose from, this is only the beginning of a list of the best coffee shops in Fort Worth. These are just some of our favorites at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth. Try one of these to see if it meets your standards and carries your favorite coffee drink. If you don’t see your favorite, let us know so we can check it out and maybe even add it to our list.