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    Rio Dulce

    4.6 (219 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    London Fog Latte
    Matt H.

    Looking for a chill, cozy and inviting place to caffeinate in downtown this morning??? Look no further. This little gem is quiet, clean, and inviting, and just a stones throw away from some great eats and other downtown shenanigans!!! (And the courthouse, if need be, you naughty little so-and-so. ) The service is quick, and friendly, and the prep area is well organized and sparkling clean. After the rain last night, I even managed to take advantage of the bistro tables set up on the sidewalk outside, although I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the super cozy bar-style chairs at the bar by the front window. The London Fog latte I ordered hit the spot, and wasn't too sweet or over-steeped. In fact, the young lady working the counter (I didn't catch her name.) even gave me a suggested steeping time for it. Super cool touch. (Did I mention my latte paired well with a little Charlaine Harris this morning?? ) Check this place out. And tip them well. The folks here are legit.

    Cappuccino
    Alex D.

    Such a refreshing environment and place to decompress. I stayed for about an hour, and enjoyed the atmosphere and the coffee. I would definitely come back again. There's a lot of very average coffee shops in downtown, but this is not one of them. This is a hidden gem and the coffee/staff make this place great.

    Sad flowers
    R M.

    We stopped in to Rio Dulce on a Saturday afternoon. From the outside it looks like it is going to be tiny, but bigger than it looks inside. We both ordered medium size drinks. I had the Horchata latte and she had the Harvest Light latte. Total cost for the two was $13.24 before tip. Atmosphere 3 - This shop is quaint and the historic building is cute. The location is questionable. There was a houseless person sleeping in the alcove next door. There are also cameras pointed in every direction inside so it feels like there may be some crime deterrent going on. We came in Feb 22 and the menu still had reindeer and Christmas lights on it. There were flowers on the bar, but they were probably from Valentine's Day. All of the roses were wilted and sad. There isn't a concerted effort to keep this place feeling fresh. Service 2 - When we arrived the two baristas were engaged in a conversation and didn't stop to say hello. We stood alone for several minutes before anyone acknowledged us and took our order. The barista was engaging when asked about the Horchata. Someone came in later and the barista knew his drink, so this seems like a place that caters to regulars. Cleanliness 2 - Its hard to tell how clean this old building is. It's one of those tiny tile floors that isn't going to look clean even when freshly mopped. The table we sat at was sticky and so we moved. We witnessed the staff go around and push seats in, but we never saw anyone wipe down tables. Parking 2 - Street parking is free on the weekends, pay during the week. The adjacent lot is not for the coffee shop, so park at your own risk. Taste 5 - This place delivers on taste! I ordered another drink on the way out. I can see why people stop. If I worked nearby, I'd probably stop every day. The latter was that good and the foam was amazing. If you like your coffee drinks hot, ask for extra hot. Mine was served like warm. Not sure, but the thermometer may need to be calibrated. Pastries 3 - Delivered locally "every couple of days" Variety 4 - Different sizes for every drink and lots of flavors and signature drinks to choose from. Latte art/presentation 1 - No branding or latte art for the drinks. Not even a business card we could take.

    Horchata latte & cold brew
    Pauline J.

    We are regulars here for sure. We generally walk down every Saturday morning to sit, sip, and chat while the world goes by. We always see neighbors and other regulars so you know it's not just us that loves this place. The staff and owners are friendly & knowledgeable and always welcoming- we can't recommend it enough. Sure, there's a S---bucks or two that we pass on our way here, but we prefer to support local.

    Simple Latte

    The service was excellent especially considering there was only one barista! The environment was great! Cute little shop. Good amount of space to study/work. The espresso was amazing! Great variety of flavors. Perfect milk to espresso ratio. Overall would recommend & come back many times!

    Exterior. Interesting old building. Love rusty fire escapes .
    Kevan P.

    Comfortable small coffee shop downtown. Great service. Very friendly staff. Fun weird interior. And horchata lattes! As well as a fun variety of unique seasonal flavors. And they have bags of their own beans (bbq notes, sure it's Texas!). Will return. Someday.

    Paige L.

    Staff: super kind. They answer all your questions without annoyance and really seem to enjoy helping you find what you'll like. Food: I've only tried the breakfast tacos. The potato taco made me return for a round two, but I was pretty disappointed by my bacon taco. Bland and my sauce had ice chunks in it... but the potato experience was great, so definitely will be returning with the assumption that the bacon day was an off day! Drinks: I got the same drink both times, but significantly different levels of quality. Pretty barista dependent I'm thinking. But one of them was 9/10!! My biggest reason for the 3 stars is the cleanliness of the cafe. With only 2 people working and the cafe decently busy, I get that they can't constantly be cleaning - but each table I tried was sticky. Just kinda gross and not ideal for a study spot! Definitely gonna give it a round 3! Updates to come.

    Strawberry matcha
    John B.

    This cafe had some interesting seating and a handy downtown location. They charged me extra for oat milk that they suggested, which wasn't entirely clear, but it was a good beverage, a seasonal strawberry matcha. My almond croissant didn't blow me away and was a tad dry. The community vibe was interesting, with locals who apparently lived near the people working there, businessmen/lawyers, a police officer, and of course a non-local tourist like me.

    Iced Horchata Latte
    Lysette R.

    Great location: short walk from my hotel. Loved they had a sugar free caramel option! I had a 16oz iced Carmel latte before the horchata latte. If you prefer your iced lates very cold I would recommend the 12oz; the 16oz took forever to get colder like I prefer, but the 12oz was perfect. Small store, but it was cozy. The bar chairs are probably the most comfortable ones I've ever sat in! The horchata latte was fantastic. The barista recommended iced as the horchata flavors are more pronounced with ice versus hot. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in FW.

    Really cool little spot right by the Renaissance. Skip the hotel coffee bar and come here. They've made a really cozy ambiance in here and serve fantastic coffee. Plenty of seating too

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    Do you have frappe?

    Currently, we have iced drinks only but are looking to add a frappe option in the near future! Great question!

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    A beautiful. slightly chilly Saturday morning. I decided to take a stroll down Magnolia Ave to…read morefinally visit Cherry Coffee in-person. I'm not sure of the folks at Cherry are aware, but one of the resident physicians at a nearby hospital gets their ground coffee from Cherry to share with other residents. Cherry practically caffeinates a good number of the residents there. The coffee is always good and you can smell from across the hallway when someone gets a cup of Cherry. That's at least my first experience with Cherry. Walking in it was fully packed. There was a bit of a wait. Not too bad. I ordered the Very Cherry Matcha. It comes beautifully layered with matcha on the top, milk in the middle, and cherry syrup on the bottom. The taste is also of the same quality! After you mix it all up, there's a good balanced matcha flavor that has just the right amount of sweetness. In the future, the only personal change I'd make is probably get it with lite ice. Otherwise, it was a great drink to enjoy on a beautiful day. The last thing I'd like to note is that their coffee beans are great quality. I didn't get the coffee during the visit. Though, if the folks at Cherry don't already know, the resident doctors at a nearby hospital are practically fueled by Cherry on a daily basis. Can't recommend enough!

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