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Merit Coffee

4.0 (42 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Caroline Z.

Always a fan of merits coffees especially their flavored options!! And I love that each location has a slightly different vibe and layout

Iced vanilla latte
Amenda K.

This was my first time coming to Merit Coffee, and boy was it packed! I arrived around 10 AM on a Wednesday, and almost every seat was taken (though it started to clear out around 11:30 and get busy again around 1:30). But the crowd makes sense because the coffee tastes really good! I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but I genuinely enjoyed my iced vanilla latte. There was a mix of people here working and socializing. If you're looking for a quiet, cozy spot, this might not be the ideal place for you, but it's definitely bright and welcoming. I was still able to get work done with noise cancelling headphones. There's plenty of parking available in a large lot. Overall, I enjoyed my first experience here and would come back!

Strawberry Matcha and dolce spice latte
Sherwin K.

A bit pricey, but understandable given the neighborhood. Great service enjoyed the drinks.

One plus one
Brad N.

Dropped in over lunch for a quick drink and a bag of coffee. My favorite in other shops is the "one and one" or "one plus one", basically a split espresso shot, half straight, half with milk (like a mini cortado). It's not on the menu here, but my very friendly barista offered to make it once we ironed out the details (half and half instead of whole milk, please). He did a great job, and both drinks were very tasty! Seating is, as other have noted, not very expansive, but it's nice and well lit, and is an inviting space to sit and have a drink with your laptop or tablet. As I was leaving, I grabbed a bag of coffee to take home, and it was fruity and delicious as an espresso. Definitely a great shop!

Christina M.

More like a 3.9/5 The interior is quite small when compared to other merit locations. For some reason the day I went in it was really warm and stuffy inside like the AC was not really turned on. The barista who took my order was nice and was very patient with my questions. I would've asked to modify my drink more but I felt rushed and pressured because people had lined up behind me. I got a strawberry matcha and although it want the worst I got I also didn't really love love it. The bathrooms were clean but mine was out of soap so I had to go to another one. One thing I love is how they have liquid honey and simple syrup on the bar so you can make your drink sweeter yourself.

iced berry matcha
Nicole M.

matcha tastes incredible! i got the berry matcha and it was so delicious it had freeze dried fruit on top and berry cream top. a little pricey but worth it l! service was average not the best but also not a negative experience. there's a lot of seating and the vibe of the place overall was very positive.

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Steven R.

So glad to have a legit coffeeshop that isn't Starbucks at this intersection. I'm definitely no coffee connoisseur so I can't tell you that the coffee is the best you'll find, but my London Fog is pretty good. More importantly, they are set up to provide an enjoyable and hospitable customer experience, unlike Starbucks which has removed virtually all of its seating in an effort to minimize in-store time. There are plenty of small tables and also some long benches that run several tables in length and have many outlets for laptops. I tested both plugs in the outlet closest to my seat and both were working. The restrooms are clean, modern, and functional. There are baby changing fold-outs, easy vacant/occupied indicators outside the doors so there's no question as to occupancy, and both are gender neutral so you're not stuck waiting for a specific bathroom to become available while the other sits awkwardly empty. (Why do any places even bother with male/female, single-person restrooms anymore?) Service was friendly and helpful. My only nitpick would be the apparent lack of attention to dining area cleanliness. Although the place overall appears neat, the table next to me has sat with a very noticeable mess of what appears to be powdered sweetener that has made it unusable for at least the past half hour. The table next to that one has a mess of crumbs on it. No one seems to be monitoring the interior closely for opportunities to clean up, despite there being more employees than customers in the shop right now. That said, it's not really a problem for anyone at the moment, just an opportunity for improvement. Exterior posted signage includes no smoking/vaping and no outside food/drinks. No firearm restrictions. I'm impressed overall and would definitely come again.

Tony D.

Amazing service on a Friday noon. They had plenty of options of coffee and seats and wall outlets. Clean and plenty of parking. I got the Affogato made with LICK ice cream. Good espresso and good ice cream. The Mocha Latte was a LARGE cup and that was decent too. I would come back for the strawberry matcha latte.

Hot chocolate
Martha G.

This one is for my hot chocolate lovers. Their hot chocolate tastes like a cozy hug. Definitely recommend and it's now my favorite hot chocolate from the coffee shops I've tried in the DFW area. I ordered it with whole milk to enjoy its full splendor and it was delicious. The service was friendly though I was kind of disappointed that they didn't know about the coffee I inquired about: Mornings With You. Both baristas seemed confused about whether it was a coffee Merit offered and asked where I had seen it. I saw it on the website and hoped that I would be able to find a bag for purchase but I don't believe they had in stock so I went for another flavor.

Vidhi P.

Merit is a dallas classic! The menu has a great variety of options and it's a good place to get work done. I tried the cereal milk cold brew and strawberry matcha. The cereal milk cold brew was very bitter but the matcha was good. I'd go back to try other menu items.

Rashmi S.

Stop by if you need focus time with nice coffee. Plenty of parking available. Indoor and outdoor seating is good, ambiance is great. Service is always quick.

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Great pistachio matcha and quick service. Very busy location but definitely worth the stop!

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Service great, coffee is good, atmosphere pleasant. Easy location. Food fresh. Not long waits.

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Called at 959 and asked if they had breakfast tacos. "We stop selling tacos at 10 am" some bs from an overpriced coffee shop!

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Wonderful coffee in a fun bright atmosphere. Great place to meet work clients. Coffee prepared with care.

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Good quality coffee. Simple and clean establishment. Good place for a nice place to break and chat with friends.

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Slow service, not clean, not very good coffee. This place has very little going for it.

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Merit is very popular in Dallas, so expectations were high walking into this location--and…read morevisually, 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.

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