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Merit Coffee

4.4 (233 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for working
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Alexis B.

I've been drinking Merit Coffee for years (it's from San Antonio, where I have family and visit often), but I visited this Deep Ellum location of Merit Coffee for the first time when I was visiting home last weekend. We'd been in Deep Ellum for a few hours for brunch and shopping, and we decided to grab some coffees before calling it a day. This location of Merit is in a great location (right in the heart of Deep Ellum) and is really beautiful and comfortable (lots of seating - and really stylish decor, too). The customer service was good, and the coffees were great. (Their pastries looked great - and I am fan of their kolaches from past visits to Merit in San Antonio - but we were stuffed from brunch and couldn't partake on this visit.) Just a really nice coffee shop. I'd have sat and hung out with family or read a book for a while if we'd had more time!

Blackberry cobbler matcha
Ashley V.

Had such a good matcha here. Blackberry cobbler is such a unique flavor. You really need to try it for yourself. I got oat milk and might ask for it a little less sweet, but still delicious. My partner got the cereal milk cold brew and he thought it was a good blend of coffee flavor as well as the sweetness from the end of a good bowl of cereal. The barista also said she had to sign an NDA for the sweetener in it. Kinda interesting lol Inside is modern and clean! They are pet-friendly and had pastries that looked good too!

Josh M.

We ordered two iced lattes and two ham and swiss croissants. The croissants were light and flaky just as a good croissant should be. The ham was a thick cut slice of ham and not one like deli ham, so that made the croissant even better. The iced lattes were delicious. Smooth, creamy, and not bitter at all. The atmosphere in the coffee shop is nice and relaxing. It makes it feel like time slowed down around us and allowed us to relax and enjoy the coffee. It was a nice treat! They also have some cool merchandise if that interests you. Overall, a great experience. The only downfall was the parking. The parking lots were very expensive so try to find a spot on the street and use the parking meter (50¢ for an hour Vs $23 for 45 in the parking lot..) Overall a great experience and would recommend for anybody wanting a nice cup of coffee and a few minutes to relax!

Menu 3/2026
Cassie H.

Summer was patient, amazing, and sweet! She gave me quick descriptions of each drink since I wasn't too sure what I wanted, and everything sounded so good! I ended up getting a Bluebonnet matcha and a Purple haze latte, and they were very yummy! The ambiance is very peaceful, the voice volume was relatively low so it makes for a perfect chill/study spot! Overall, my visit was great, and I'll definitely be coming here in the future!

Sharon H.

The cereal milk cold brew was definitely a sweet treat. It's like a fruity pebble mixed with a shot of coffee and milk. Originally, I came to get the Matcha cherry blossom, which they had at some point, but it was seasonal so when I came, it was gone and replaced with the banana pudding matcha. Nice staff and super cute and relatively quiet and spacious place to work.

Ashley V.

Cozy, cute, coffee shop in deep Ellum! I tasted the strawberry matcha and it was absolutely delicious I will definitely be purchasing that next time I'm back. The cashier recommended rosella hibiscus tea and half lemonade it was pretty good, a little tart but definitely refreshing.

12oz Iced Cherry Blossom Matcha (~$8)
Aya E.

Ordered: 12oz Iced Cherry Blossom Matcha (~$8): cherry blossom syrup, Spirit Tea matcha, housemade strawberry syrup, and oat milk 12oz Pour Over (~$8): La Senda Double Carbonic Maceration 450 from Guatemala Aya's take: My first time in Dallas and I have to admit, the coffee/cafe scene is lacking. Thankfully, places like Merit Coffee exist to show Texans what they're missing! I got the 12oz Iced Cherry Blossom Matcha which was both sweet and earthy and floral and vibrant. The cherry blossom syrup was slightly chemically in taste but other than that, I really enjoyed it. We also got a 12oz Pour Over of La Senda Double Carbonic Maceration 450. These beans had notes of blood orange, molasses, and mango tea. It was super bright, clean, and bold in flavor. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Cherry blossom matcha
Raquelle J.

I got the cherry blossom matcha here and it was good. It is really sweet so if you aren't a sweet drinks person I wouldn't recommend. The service was quick. And the facility itself was clean and quiet even though there were a good amount of people inside. I would recommend for a working or studying space.

Megan F.

When visiting DFW, it's easy to find a coffee shop but not so easy to find a parking spot. That was my deciding factor for choosing Merit Coffee--wide open parking right in front of the shop on a Tuesday morning. Coffee was served up by friendly baristas. My basic vanilla latte was served up quickly, and just the right amount of sweetness (pro tip: 1 1/2 pumps is just right if you like sweet but not super sweet). I will say this roast was not my favorite as I prefer milder, but those who like a bolder flavor will probably enjoy.

This was supposed to be a matcha latte... no matcha at all.
Kim T.

Super cute coffee shop that has an open space seating and is aesthetically pleasing. The woman taking my order at the front was really sweet and helpful. I was in desperate need of some caffeine so I ordered a matcha latte with a shot of espresso, topped with cinnamon. I noticed everyone getting their drinks and mine still hadn't been called. So I asked the barista if mine was coming up. The barista came in hot with the attitude saying "I have a lot of tickets and I have others to make, but yours is coming." I was just double checking because we've all been there where we wait 15+ mins and when we ask, they've somehow lost our ticket or have forgotten to make our drink. Hey! It happens. I was just double checking, but the attitude really was off putting. I also do believe he forgot about my drink until I brought it up, bc suddenly, he stops making all the other drinks and starts mine and mine was the next one up. He called my name twice, rolling his eyes. I didn't think the drink was mine bc mine was a matcha latte and the drink was not green at all. I thought maybe there was another Kim there. But the 2nd time he called my name, he looked at me. I grab the drink and instantly knew it was made wrong. Essentially it was just a reg latte with cinnamon. I felt like it was such a hassle to complain and given the barista was already mean, I just let it go, but really I should have gotten what I ordered.

Anitra T.

Merit is still as delicious as before. You can just tell the beverages are made with quality ingredients and love! Get the pistachio matcha iced with oat milk and thank me later.

Brooke B.

This is a cozy little coffee shop tucked into the chaos that is Deep Ellum. I ordered the cereal milk cold brew. It looks super cute, sprinkled with fruity pebbles, but it was not my favorite. She assured me it was on the sweeter side, but honestly it could've been sweeter and I'm not really even a sweet coffee drink kind of gal. I'd probably go ham for a cocoa pebble cereal milk cold brew!

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Keith S.

Okay. So I'm new to town and was told this area is kind of dangerous. I don't know if that's true, but I do know this place is "the spot!" The vibe is great, natural sunlight awesome, and the barista was chill. I most def. like the location for writing and reading. So, if you are in town, come check them out for coffee, tea... tell the Dr.K sent you! #DrKindness

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Delicious matcha, great overall aesthetic and ambiance and delicious homemade pop tarts.

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