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Coffee Talk

By Todd Johnson |

No offense, Starbucks. Your baristas are swift and they brew a consistent eye-opener. But you’ve made coffeehouses ubiquitous. Once upon a time, java joints were a cool place to hold meetings—a nice break from the conference room. Now one can’t get a latte without laptop in tow. Still, there are a handful of locally owned coffeehouses that we consider not only hip enough to foster the next café society but a great place for a business meeting, too.

Drip
Coffee

4343 Lovers Ln.,
214-599-7800
Dunn Bros.
Coffee

3725 Belt Line Rd.,
972-406-9711
Gachet Coffee Lounge
1804 Greenville Ave., 214-887-8095
Nodding Dog
Coffee Co.

500 N. Bishop Ave.,
214-941-1166
Tempest
Tea

2222 McKinney Ave.,
214-754-9019
AREAPark CitiesAddisonLower GreenvilleOak cliffUptown
THE VIBESparsely decorated
(concrete floors, white
walls, red chairs, and
that’s it), owner Steve Thatcher’s place is more
about the beans: 14 kinds all roasted on the premises. Amateur coffee drinkers need not apply.
Dunn Bros. is a
national chain so
it has a homogenous
yet homey look. Thankfully, local owner Alan Geddie roasts his own beans, and his coffeehouse sports a spry, maverick spirit.
Please note this is a coffee lounge, not
a house. That means mod furniture,
cool art, and a rock ’n’ roll air to match this urban slice of Bohemia.
Located in the historic
Bishop Arts District, this neighborhood favorite is
yard-sale chic. Nothing
matches and the chairs are
a bit lumpy. But that’s
part of the Dog’s charm.
This ain’t your granny’s tea party. Minimalist and Zen, the second outpost of this popular
teahouse is a
soothing, stress-free spot from which to plot your next
corporate raid.
THE CROWDBank presidents; lots of Ralph Lauren (Purple Label only please)Power suits with Blackberrys to match; Brooks Brothers with pinstriped precisionAd agency types and new media owners; chunky glasses and white belts (yes, they’re
in again)
Small business owners, preservationists/architects,
and city officials; very few
ties but lots of sandals
Real estate investors from the nearby Crescent and the Uptown crowd;
Canali for days
WI-FI?YesYesYesYesYes
WHAT ELSE IS COOL?Cookies and sweets from DoughmonkeyA coffeehouse with conference facilitiesThe rooftop patioThe always-delicious Hattie’s is across the street.All of Tempest’s 75 teas are organic and fair-trade certified.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DRINKCoffee, straight up—like a manIced mocha latteCafé Francois (coffee topped with Gachet’s homemade whipped cream)Soy milk cappuccinoBubble tea (milk and flavored tea anchored by chewy tapioca balls)

 

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