Merit is very popular in Dallas, so expectations were high walking into this location--and visually, it delivers. Super cute space, great music, and a cool, relaxed ambiance that immediately makes you want to stay awhile. There were about a dozen seats total and it was roughly 80% full, which felt lively without being chaotic. The two girls behind the counter were absolute sunshine--warm, bubbly, and genuinely welcoming. That alone made the experience feel good from the start. Service was also lightning fast; my drink was ready in under two minutes. Now, the letdown: the matcha. They don't make actual matcha here. Instead, it's a pre-made mix that gets heated and combined with whole milk. For matcha lovers, this is... disappointing. The flavor was extremely bland--drinkable, sure, but uninspiring. I'd have it again only if there were no other options nearby. And that's the thing--this location is very close to the Civic Coffee area, which makes it hard not to recommend going there instead if matcha is your priority. All that said: great ambiance, pleasant experience, friendly staff, and moderate pricing. Nothing bad happened here at all. Just don't come expecting a proper matcha moment--this one's more vibes than flavor. read more

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Nice cozy little spot on the corner of an apartment complex on the ground level. Always a nice rotating menu of specialty drinks. I typically end up getting cereal milk cold brew. A bit high on the price end but the quality of coffee is great. Not a ton of seating inside but there's some outside seating space as well. Good service to boot. read more

Merit Coffee - Cereal milk cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stopped by Merit Coffee to work for a few hours before a Yelp elite event. When you arrive there are a few different parking options including parallel parking, a parking lot across the street, or a parking garage underground. The coffee shop has a modern feel and is very nice. There were also several outlets if you need to work from this coffee shop for an extended period of time. I ordered the harvest spice latte which was good until getting to the bottom of the cup. Several of the spices had moved to the bottom of the drink. This area also has a lot going on, including a Trader Joe's being located across the parking lot. If I'm in the area again I'll definitely stop by for a cup of coffee. read more

Merit Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This is my most frequented coffee shop - great location that I find myself visiting after a quick trip to Trader Joes. Merit Coffee offer all the classics--house coffee, cold brew, lattes, and more--along with fun seasonal or specialty coffee and tea options if you're in the mood for a treat or looking to shake things up. If you're a regular at Merit Coffee, definitely sign up for their rewards program. After just 9 points, you can score a free house coffee or cold brew of any size, with syrups and milk customizations included at no extra charge. The pastries here are a bit hit or miss. We love the ham & cheese croissant, but it's often sold out, and the ham & cheese hot pocket doesn't quite scratch the same itch. They also have some great merchandise if you're into quality coffee gear and branded goods. And for what it's worth--my girlfriend doesn't usually like coffee, but she loves Merit. That says a lot! read more

Merit Coffee - Cold Brew & Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's a cute coffeeshop with plenty of options. They have cold brew, lattes, matcha, and other unique flavor offerings for seasonal taste bud It's right in the corner of the shopping center facing 75. You can't miss the sign. They have seating but it is expensive for the size of cups. $8 for a large cold brew... read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Very cute spot, the inside is cozy and there's a few tables outside of the weathers nice. Loved the people working behind the counter and the drink they made me was the best matcha I've had in months. read more

Merit Coffee - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I love Merit! And have visited a few collections. I love the openness and brightness of this location. The drinks and treats are always delish! And the service is always great. I recommend any of their locations. read more

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I am not a big coffee person but Merit always has my heart (and money) with their specialty drinks! The flavors are always so good and delicious and such a delight. Love all their locations, particularly partial to the Preston Hollow one read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Super yum. Super chill. Motivated for your business. Great study, work break between clients or before an appointment kinda place to regroup and stay or get focused. Music, atmosphere and a pretty landscapes of kangaroo paw in bloom and a verdant field among trees adjacent to a parking lot. read more

Merit Coffee - Egg bite w coffee. Yum no matter how you slice or sip it. Y'all come. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I came to Merritt because I was craving some Matcha and when I yell this place came in the Maps. I ordered the Barry Matcha ice latte and it was actually delicious. It was not too sweet nor to plain. It was just right and perfect for me. I'd definitely ordered this again. read more

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I love Merit! Best coffee in Texas in my opinion This location can be pretty busy since in a prime spot in Preston Hollow. Merit does have an app that lets you preorder to pick up coffee to avoid long lines. The team is quick and kind whenever I go in. They have a variety that of unique seasonal offerings- strawberry matcha being one of my favorites. Their coffee is always bursting with flavor and their lattes are creamy and rich. Even their cold brew is levels above most places in terms of flavor. The shop is near Trader Joe's, apartments and a bunch of apartments. They have plenty of indoor seating with windows that allow a lot of natural light and city scenes. Cute and quiet when I went in today. read more

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I just do opened my sandwich from there and it has burnt piece all over it. I'm extremely disappointed read more

Merit Coffee - Sausage biscuit sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Friendly, local coffee spot at Walnut Hill and 75 (Northwest corner, semi-near Trader Joe's and Solidcore) in Preston Hollow. Was nice for the Merit locations to be open on thanksgiving day from 8-12 noon, just enough time to get a good latte before meeting family. Solid coffee, standard milk options and alt milk options (including oat), a variety of pastries and snacks and friendly, knowledgeable baristas. Plenty of parking, too. And yes, they'll even make a iced cortado without any second thought. read more

Merit Coffee - From the outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Definitely will visit when I'm in area. My latte was very good and looked adorable- love coffee art! Service was good too- they were helpful in our coffee recommendations. Great for studying, reading or quick Business meeting spot read more

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I've been a customer of Merit Coffee for many years, starting in San Antonio when I used to make regular trips there for work. I've mostly been a bagged coffee customer, but over the last couple of years, I've really upped my personal coffee game at home with pourover and espresso gear, and I've come to appreciate the finer nuances of coffee. Lately, my quest has been to find places in Dallas where one can get a straight (or "neat") espresso that tastes great, and is served as though the shop regularly does this and has a proper service for it. Many places will kind of look at you funny and serve it in a paper cup, but Merit does it right. They have the standard espresso that's used in the milk drinks, plus a single origin "rotator" that they serve for straight espresso. I, of course, opted for this one, and was rewarded with a wonderful cup. It had a modest acidity, not too overpowering, and good, clear notes of fruit and brown sugar sweetness from the light medium roast. A cortado from the same bean, plus a little raw sugar, really brought out those tasting notes and made for a sweet and creamy delight in the glass. If you're in the shop soon after this review, the selection they had on this day was the Cesar X Clever from Peru. This is what I'd call a "top tier" coffee shop, especially in the Dallas area, where truly exceptional espresso service seems to be hard to find. Definitely check this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Merit Coffee - Proper espresso service, with a spoon and sparkling water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Located near the Trader Joe's on Walnut Hill in a nice area. The interior is nice and they have a cute, cozy shop with some goods/merch you can buy. Seating is pretty limited but it wasn't busy when we went. There's also a station for water, which is nice. Overall, it's a great cafe to check out and catch up with a friend! read more

Merit Coffee - Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Of the three coffee shops near by, This one would be the preferred brand. No 2 hour wifi limits, no rude baristas, plenty of parking next to TJ and ample seating with decent outlets. I got the Strawberry Matcha with Oatmilk and it hits real close to home with Bernie Beans version. This is a close 2nd for me. Highly Recommend. In contrast to the preston location, I prefer the preston one next to whole food since it has a more open style concept and parking is mad easy. Baristas here are also great! No real complaints, so convenient from the highway. read more

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A convenient location for me and one of my favorite places to stop by for a quick coffee on the go or stay and read a book. Always tasty coffee and treats! read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Nice spot for coffee and quiet to work ! The patio is nice and covered. Enjoyed the cold brew and a pastry which was fresh and delicious. Look forward to returning read more

Merit coffee is a below average coffee shop. When I think of a coffee shop I think of a comfortable place to work with great coffee and pastries. This place has that comfortable element but coffee is below average (almost all their coffees are light roast) their matcha strawberry was a joke. And the service was pretty decent. There are two different types of coffee shops (1) coffee shops that serve great coffee and they have decent prices with comfortable spaces. (2) coffee shops that focus on branding and design with decent quality and marked up prices and this is what merit coffee is. 4.5/10 read more

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Tried Merit for the first time this weekend and will definitely be back! The baristas were super friendly, and my drink was really good. I did order a 12oz, and received a 16oz, but it's not a big deal, just a little more milk than I would've wanted. The drink had just the right amount of sweetness though, and the espresso shined. I took my drink to-go, but I want to come back and sit inside for a while! It seems like a little social hub and a great place to hang with friends or get some work done. It was busy for a Sunday afternoon, but that's to be expected. Merch was cute too! A bit pricey, but I caved and got a few stickers. Drink: iced mocha latte with oat milk. read more

Merit Coffee - Stickers! They had multiple options, but these are the two I chose. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is a fantastic coffee shop and location. There are now a lot of Merit Coffee locations and I haven't been to all of them. But it is a good cup of coffee (meets the standard), good environment for a conversation, and the staff is incredibly nice and friendly. 5 stars for Merit. read more

Before writing this level of review, I like to visit several times. In this case, I've visited over thirty at least. What they do well are the food offerings and co-marketing of locally baked goods both sweet and savory. The company has dialed in their "chill" socializing branded vibe. It's a place to try a nice speciality coffee. However, it's not an independent founder culture driven place. The proof is in the coffee and service. Nery a time have I ordered a baked good that wasn't left on behind the counter for 5-20 minutes before a high-school-looking-aged kid remembered "sorry, dude". However, what I cannot get over is the stalted growth around espresso based drinks. Inconsistent at every location. One barista says Long Black is not on the menu, but it is available sometimes and another says never heard of it. One says we have presets and only do espresso single or double and then another pulls a great Lungo only to be told by a manager next visit we cannot do that, "next in line." I've given up on anything but a cup (fingers crossed) of coffee. The company wants to be an assembly line and push volume over experience and I'm not mad about it but coffee purveyors should be aware and not waste their time seeking an elevated experience. read more

We stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon after Trader Joe's. It was my first time here and wanted to try it out. We got the cold rosella and a coffee. The rosella was mostly ice and very bland. They have some outdoor and some indoor seatings, overall there was nothing unique about the drinks or the atmosphere for me to come back. read more

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I'm so happy that I finally have access to a cute coffee shop within walking distance from my apartment. Merit Coffee is a Texas-based coffee shop chain with three additional locations in Dallas. The prices are fair compared to what you might spend at a Starbucks. My Golden Mlyk Latte with Oat milk cost me about $7. There is a $1 upcharge for milk substitutes. Currently, there are no resident discounts like the other surrounding businesses; however, you can sign up for a rewards program. The staff were very welcoming and shared more insight about Merit as this was the first time hearing about it. I will certainly visit this place again and try their featured holiday drinks! read more

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I am very glad I found this coffee shop! The staff was incredibly friendly and the coffee was great. I got the peppermint latte and an almond croissant and they were great. This is also a great place to get some work done because they have a good amount of tables and charging plugs. read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great prices, open early, fast and pleasant service. Highly recommend if you are at or near the hospital. read more

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Spacious, bright, inviting, lots of parking, super nice baristas, and four espresso shots included in a 16oz latte (also they know how to actually craft a good coffee beverage which is not a given these days.) Works for me! read more

Merit Coffee - 16oz latte and bench seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Friendly and amazing staff, so helpful in finding that perfect drink which has definitely made me wanting to go back read more

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Good coffee shop! Would say very average, staff was sweet and the space was clean and open

Merit Coffee has both the best coffee in town, and the best vibes. The baristas are very knowledgeable and helpful, and there are tons of drink options. Locally roasted Texas coffee too! read more

One of the first REAL coffee shops I've found in Dallas, although small in size it's packed with people doing various things on laptops, people chatting, the vibes are there. The coffee was delicious and fresh, they roast their own coffee & their menu is so specific it's a real coffee shop! Very impressed & the ham & cheese croissant was delicious! Flaky, buttery, light and so good! Would recommend anyone to try them out read more

Merit coffee: get the bagel bombs, this is an easy go to coffee shop. They outsource all of their cooked foods so you have to get there early, they run out sometimes because it's so good. read more

MIL & I love the vanilla latte-- switching to oat milk from the regular milk that they use-- (makes it richer & creamier), and adding cinnamon. Just don't go here if you're in a hurry. It takes a little time for them to make it, and so far it has always been crowded or had a short line of people waiting every time I've gone in, which meant about a 15-minute wait once when I was otw to work. They have a rewards system that gives points towards the occasional free coffee, but those points expire a bit too fast for my taste... Tried the golden milk too one time. It was just fine. All bagged coffee beans are light to medium-light roasts-- no dark. I actually like that since I enjoy the true flavor of a bean when it's not over-roasted. (And I understand that you get more potent-- or just more-- caffeine with a lighter roast...) read more

We moved so we stopped coming to this Merit as often but found ourselves in the area this weekend. This location is still not it. We ordered two iced flat whites with honey (our usual order everywhere we go) and they were pretty bad. read more

Café Americano was good. The three day old blueberry type muffin wasn't. It was the lonely only so no trying another. Should have been tossed. read more

I love Merit! The service is always quick and the staff is helpful. Their coffee is high quality. The indoor seating area is small, but the outdoor seating is cute. This is my favorite shop. read more

I wish we had Merit in far north Dallas! Very smooth espresso. We all loved it! The staff was friendly as well.

Place was nice! But my cold brew was not very good, the frozen cold brew was terrible, and the two girls running the place were sooo low energy and lame. Would not go back read more

Great coffee, great pastries, super friendly staff, how all merits should be. Come here every Monday! read more