A unique coffee shop in a restored vintage home, a bit north of Historic Courthouse Square in City…read moreof Rockwall, Texas. Kind of like visiting your rural Granny's home, with assortment of vintage tables & seating, and "coffee table books" for general perusing while sipping your drink. The shaded front porch has 2 big rocking chairs for a t

A quiet, bright, and airy coffee shop. Whenever I'm in town, this is one of the spots where I enjoy…read morestopping for a light morning something while I do my personal Bible study and a little laptop work. I don't drink coffee but I can say that the biscuits are tasty and so are the granola and the hot chocolate. People start to pop in at around 8:30. Get there before then to pick the best seat.

Ambiance is amazing! Food is good quality…read more Staff is professional. Coffee is delicious.

Came here for date night. As a book lover, it definitely has some amazing, fun, decor. I love that…read morethe bathroom doors are bookcases! I wish I could have that at my house. It's a great place for date night. It also has a bar/cafe which is a little weird when you add in the ambiance of the restaurant. It was like two competing environments - quite dinner vs chaos of a coffee house. The food over all was good. We enjoyed the mussels, brussels, and tomato basil soup. The pasta I ordered, while flavorful, was over cooked and slathered in too much sauce, in my opinion. The meatballs were ok, but I've had better. Staff was nice, friendly, and attentive. They checked in on us while still giving us time and privacy for a quiet dinner. I would love to just spend the day reading here given the vibes.

I come here regularly and typically enjoy it, but today I came here for breakfast and a little bit…read moreof calm time in the morning. Not only did I order ahead and get the text that it was ready, but I still had to wait nearly 15 minutes before I was greeted with my order. Extremely disappointed in that. So my food nor my coffee was fresh. Additionally, I ended up losing a lot of respect for this place and the ownership when I walked in and to my surprise there was some sort of Trumpie and republican event going on. Knowing she allowed this sort of convention in her establishment speaks enough to her morals and integrity. I will no longer be spending money here.

Very friendly staff that helped with the menu since it was my first time. The sammie bagel was…read morereally good toasted with chive cream cheese added to it with sausage, egg, cheese, and hashbrown. A very nice place to eat or do some work in with a few tables and a good selection of desserts and coffee which I will have to try next time.

Very smooth coffee! We enjoyed our lattes very much. I usually take time to finish mine but somehow…read moreI accidentally drank the whole thing before the ice even had time to start melting. The baristas were super friendly. I think this would be a great place to hang out. They have lots of board games. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town.

I was driving around and stopped here for coffee one day. It's located in downtown has an…read moreinteresting ambiance. The inside is cozy. There is a decent amount of options for coffee, I got a basic latte which was really good. The Lee are a bunch of trinkets that you can look at while you wait for your drink. It's a cozy hangout spot but there's not enough space for sitting and doing some work.

One of my favorite places for brunch or lunch in Rockwall. Love that the food is locally sourced…read moreand homemade (including freshly roasted coffee beans). Delicious coffee and tea drinks (my favorite - toasted almond latte). Both breakfast and lunch entrees are superb (Sam I Am with biscuit and sausage gravy - YUM). Staff is friendly and helpful; ambiance is upbeat, though sometimes a little loud. Very helpful that they will take reservations, even on Sundays.

Food: The gluten-free waffles were delicious. The highlight of the meal. Eggs had a distinct,…read morealmost funky taste (probably the cooking fat or pan), and the bacon was overcooked. Still good, just a bit too crispy. Service: Friendly, but they dropped the ball at the end. Both drinks ran dry, I sat there forever waiting to pay, and my bottomless coffee was not exactly bottomless. A refill or faster checkout would've made a big difference. Prices: I walked out $30+ lighter, just myself. Breakfast/coffee/tip. The vibe is classic hipster cute with nice decor, but it gets surprisingly loud in there. Would return for those waffles, just maybe not on a rushed morning.

Small little shop with some unique items. We got the cookie and a slice of coconut cake. Cookie…read morewas absolutely delicious and not too sweet. Moist and crunchy on the edges. Recommend it for sure. Spouse said the cake was good but not the best they've had. Coconut had good flavor but just so so overall. They ate it all though, soooo. Im not a coconut fan, so i didn't try it.

Love love love this place! The owners are just simply…read moreamazing. They were extremely welcoming and genuinely nice. The best dessert in the square . It's right where the action is with the live music. If you love key lime make sure to stop and order yourself a slice & don't forget the bourbon handmade ice cream. Can't wait to come back

Humble little donut shop, very clean & orderly, with friendly staff. On Rusk St in old downtown…read moresquare district of Rockwall, TX. Plenty of loyal regulars, so get up early to claim your favorite donut, kolache, breakfast crossaint, or breakfast burrito! A bit of free parking in front until other businesses open, then spaces across the street will do. Fresh Hot coffee self-serve station. In the coolers a big assortment of drinks: Sodas, Gatorades, Monsters, Red Bulls, Starbucks Energies, Frappucinos, fruit juices, waters, etc MILK! Regular, Chocolate, Strawberry. YooHoo, Nesquik, Horizon Organic 3 small tables inside, 9 chairs, one child hi-chair.

The lady working here is so incredibly nice! I came in to buy chocolate, donut holes, and I only…read morewanted to buy a dozen, but she gave me extra and didn't charge me. I tried to give her a tip, but she says they don't accept tips, so I highly recommend anybody to come here and support this business. Very sweet lady, working behind the counter, and I hope she has a wonderful, blessed Christmas. Thank you.

Lovely staff, lovely space, and great coffee here at Acacia! It's about five minutes away from DT…read moreRowlett so we popped in to check out the event space and were impressed! Check them out for your next baby shower, networking event, or co-working space.

Acacia Collective is an interesting spot. There's a church, a Mother's Day out, paid work space, a…read morecoffee shop with some home made treats, and space for meetings. That seems like a lot, and yet they handle it well. It's beautifully designed. Natural woods, open spaces, tasteful wall decor, and an overall peaceful feel for the whole place. It really is comfortable. And inviting. The few people I have talked to here are nice and open to conversation.

Came for breakfast for the first time today and life CHANGED…read more If you've ever been confused by the question of what you'd pick as your last meal, look no further than the sourdough breakfast panini. The amount of flavor in that sandwich from the perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, to the shredded Gouda, grilled sourdough bread, tomatoes slices, and arugula will blow. Your. Mind. And once it's blown, you'll then get to pop one of the maple waffle fries that come with it in your mouth (and completely remind me of funnel cake!) and you will feel like life is complete, you have no regrets, and if it all ended today you would be able to die a happy human. Finding flavor like this (which I've only found in a few local spots like Zanatas or Fable and Fire in Rockwall) is an absolute diamond in the rough find for Fate! And after meeting the chef, Michael Shelley (who worked previously at a five star restaurant in Cali and has quite the illustrious history - go look him up!), you'll understand why flavors that you'd only expect to find down in Dallas are blowing your mind sitting at Red Dirt Social in Fate. (He also shared with us that the panini is a special recipe he created while working as a a private chef for a family and they would order it just about every other day. Trust me, I now know completely why.) My partner got the breakfast tacos and they were a totally different and just as delicious flavor palette. Packed with eggs, potatoes, bacon, veggies, and pepper jack cheese. The portions are HUGE. Where else can you find this much flavor in this much food?! I love the great seating options and the lowkey setup of picking your own table, ordering at the front when you're ready, and having it brought out to your table. Only complaint was on my partner's double chai latte where the beans were painfully over roasted and the smoky flavor overpowered the chai entirely, but some extra barista lessons needed aside, we're IN. This will for sure be our new breakfast spot (let's get honest, there aren't that many truly unique and good ones out this way if you want more than your typical diner style eggs, bacon, and pancakes) and we'll be bringing friends from out of town here as well! What a gem!

I have not been in Fate for years, and what a pleasure it was when I drove ther yesterday to meet a…read morefriend. We sat down at our table at Red Dirt Social to visit for 10 minutes - and the manager (or owner maybe?) commented how his space was built just for this reason - to relax and enjoy time. We never felt rushed, or felt like they wanted our table. That was refreshing! The space is lovely - truly! It was bright, open, minimal decor and it all worked beautifully together. Someone out real thought into decorating this space for people to gather and relax, and it showed. I ordered the pats (oatmeal) with fresh fruit and it was perfect! All the fruit blended well together for my oatmeal. I enjoyed every bite. I cannot wait to bring my husband back to see how much Fate has grown and to eat here once more. It's worth it!

First time to have dinner here yesterday and it was a great experience. We went early and there…read morewere only a couple of other parties dining, which made it nice and NOT loud - a problem we often encounter in restaurants. We were greeted by a friendly young man who seemed to be filling both roles as host and waiter. So many menu items sounded wonderful that it was hard to make a choice. We started with the charcuterie board and escargot. The former was large but my husband would have probably preferred more cheese and meat. There was a huge clump of red grapes, which were plump and juicy and just the right sweetness that I enjoyed. My escargot was good - not the best I've had but enjoyable. The puffy bread that came with it was, however, to die for. Entrees: my husband got the coq au vin and said it was very good. The portion wasn't big but hey, it's a French restaurant. I ordered two sides as my main dish: the lobster risotto, which was delicious, and the sweet potato fries. Those were some of the best I've had. I also asked for some ranch dressing instead of ketchup with the fries and the waiter said it was homemade. It was thick and creamy and definitely not like the typical bottled dressing. For dessert, I had the Irish coffee and it was very good. The recipe was a little different from most: Bailey's, Kahlua, Tia Maria, and Frangelico. Everything tasted good, service was good, especially considering there was only one waiter in evidence, prices were comparable to other similar restaurants, and we will almost certainly be back again to try some of the other things on the menu. If you're used to huge American style portions and hurried service, you might be disappointed, but if you're used to European style slower, more relaxed dining and smaller portions that don't leave you feeling stuffed to the gills, you'll love it.

Okay... can we talk about Belle Vie Bistro for a minute?…read more The breakfast is amazing, the coffee is so good, and the atmosphere just makes you want to sit and enjoy your morning instead of rushing out the door. Needless to say... I'll be back. A lot.