Merit Coffee Co.

The honeysuckle drink and little treat I got here on a rainy day was absolutely delightful. As someone who loves a potion, but can’t have coffee I always appreciate creative alternatives on the menu. Bathrooms required a code to enter but were gender neutral.

Loved this coffee shop SO much- we were in town for just a week and had this every day of our vacation. Would fly back just for the banana pudding matcha alone!! My boyfriend loved the cereal milk latte. We wish we had these options every morning! Excellent quality and offerings.

This is a place that is just NICE. They had plenty of swag to buy which is always fun. The service was perfect. If you need some coffee and some relax with your laptop then this is where you go near Deep Ellum in Dallas.

First time here , great customer service, very cozy.I had an iced latte. Coffee flavor was bold and strong , and sweet just like i like it! definitely recommend!

I generally come to Merit for coffee if I'm staying downtown. The cappuccino here is pretty good, by local standards and the staff are almost always friendly and chatty. I don't eat here, and most people seem to only get drinks, but it's usually pretty busy/popular. The vibe is clean and bright with lots of locals staying for a while and doing laptop stuff.

The cafe’s atmosphere was pretty good and also the seat was really comfortable!! :)

I feel like it’s important for this review because the coffee here is great. We are visiting from out of town and the person behind the counter taking orders couldn’t be more cold and dry. Asked him if there is cheese in the tomato and basil cups and he dryly said he doesn’t know. Then we asked him what the difference between washed and natural cold brew is, and he again answered as though we were an utter annoyance to him. I feel like when you work at a coffee shop, you should be emitting positive energy and you have an opportunity to educate customers about your coffee and make it a positive experience. Merit coffee deserves a better.

Got an iced vanilla latte and it did not disappoint. They had a lot of different beans for sale as well. The shop had chill vibes and staff was friendly. I wish they had a sippy lid for the cold drinks, but other than that, no complaints! Wish they had Merit in Houston!

Good bakery items, excellent espresso! Not too bitter, or bland, perfectly dialed in! Came on Saturday morning and it was pretty busy, but the staff was very friendly and super helpful for being so busy. Very impressed with the baristas, I sat at the bar and chatted for a bit with the redhead and commiserated over the Stars loss :(. All in all, very good experience, I can see this place becoming a regular staple in my deep ellum visits!

We're from out of town. Found this place on the Source app. What a find! I had a vanilla latte with oat milk and BWE got a chocolate latte with oat milk. Both drinks were well-made. They were not too sweet and we could taste the coffee, which we like. Some espresso drinks are too sweet with no coffee flavor. These were perfectly balanced. Staff was super friendly. The place has a quiet vibe. Sadly, they were out of croissants, but all in all we had a positive exp.

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!

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.

Seriously cool spot in Deep Ellum. Staff were friendly, coffee was perfect for a hot day, and the building is pretty cool too.

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.

Merit coffee was so good! Some of my favorite coffee I've had in a while. Ordered the cereal cold brew and strawberry match with coconut milk. BOMB. The cold brew was just enough sweet. Anymore would have been too much for me. The match was also not overly sweet as well and I really enjoyed whatever coconut milk they use, actually tastes like coconut. Staff was super friendly and the vibes inside are cute as well.

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!

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.

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

Excellent coffee with subtle flavors. Interior is cute and comfortable, perfect for a break from walking all day.

Nice gem in the Deep Ellum district in Dallas, TX. The coffee selection is great. The servers were polite. Large windows to look out of while sipping drink, working on your computer or just relaxing.

Best matcha hands down. I'm not even a matcha lover but the strawberry matcha here is to die for!

Inside is just like a regular coffeeshop. nothing special. Coffee is fine, not bad, not great. Service was normal, nothing special again and just super slow which I get in the morning. Reason for the 2 stars is their Breakfast tacos were $5.00 for a REALLY crappy taco. What a giant Rip-off!!! . It was tiny, smooshed flat & wrapped in aluminum foil that probably gets delivered in stacks of 100 for $0.50 a price. Also tasted like it's been in the fridge for 2 days and microwaved warm. I should have returned it. 3 coffees & 3 tacos +tip & tax = $35!!! Not going back there out of principle of cost. Just left feeling angry and ripped off!

First time in - Barista had zero sense of urgency, took 15 mins for one iced tea and one iced latte. They stood talking to a guest or friend at the counter while moving at a sloths pace.

Looking for some good coffee and tea recommendations on the downtown area and this place came highly recommended. The service was great and the staff gave good recommendations of items on the menu. First time trying the iced strawberry matcha latte and it was pretty good. Also a great place to get some work done. I will definitely be back.

Cute coffee shop with great energy due to it being on a highly walkable area of Deep Ellum. Loved some of the specialty drinks they had in celebration of the 2024 eclipse! Assuming they have lots of other specialties year round. The baristas are chill and friendly. No attitude. Great service.

If you are staying downtown (Deep Ellum) there is not a whole lot of coffee choices...but this one is great!!! Really cool inside with a good amount of seating both inside and out. Had an iced Americano and it tasted perfect. They also have a few food options

Awesome little shop. I tried the cereal milk cold brew because it is so unusual and no joke it tasted like fruity pebbles without the sugar shakes. It was quite expensive but fun for the experience. The cafe design is lovely and they have some super cool merch available as well. I would definitely frequent this spot if I was local.

Was on a work trip and needed a little pick me up. Found this place is Deep Ellum. The place is super clean and trendy as soon as we walked in. I was surprised by how much space it had inside. The employees were all super nice (has to be that southern hospitality). I already had caffeine earlier and did not want to overload so I got a decaf Iced Americano and let me tell you... I've never tasted better decaf espresso. That tells me the quality of all their other stuff. If you can make decaf espresso taste good, you can make anything taste good! I would HIGHLY recommend, especially if you are coming from out of town and need a guaranteed W on coffee in Dallas!

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

Extremely hard to find a parking spot, and I mean EXTREMELY! Walked in to get some coffee beans, asked the employee to give me some recommendations, it was all professional and friendly. I bought 2 bags of 2 kinds of beans. Got home, tasted the coffee, absolutely hated one of them, but loved the other one. So I phoned in asking if I can return or exchange it to the one I like, she said yes. (By that I mean I'll keep the bag I've already opened, I just needed to exchange the unopened bag of coffee that I didn't like.) Went back 2 days later, took 30 mins and went around the blocks 5-6 times to find a parking spot, walked in to do an exchange, the guy had no smile, asked me coldly what kind of beans do I want to do an exchange with, I picked the one I liked, and he scanned it, and said " OK, the beans you want to exchange is cheaper than the one you are returning, so we can do that." again, with no smile, vibe got weird, then I was waiting for him to tell me what's the difference so I can decide if I want the change or not, but he didn't do it, he just scanned it and stared at me, so I figured the difference must be small then if he didn't even bother to give me the change. OK, whatever. Will I be back at this place? No, espresso coffee is kinda sour for my liking. ( They use the same kind of beans that I returned. Too sour.) The brewed coffee tasted okay though. And the parking situation is beyond just a headache.... And I hate parallel parking. LOL

This place was cool. I love the decorations and such however the seats were extremely dirty. I like the music they played here as well. Cool place to work and hangout in deep ellum. The coffee was 4/5 for me. But I would come back.

coffee is good. i still think it's a bit over priced. but what bums me out the most is that every time i come here, the workers just seem miserable to be there.

Good cold brew. Good matcha, regular and strawberry. Carmel latte was recommended. Cool merch- hats, shirts, mugs. Very similar to shops back home in CA, including the pricing (not cheap). Friendly service, except they wouldn't let us use the bathroom until after we had ordered for some reason. We had a long drive to get into the city beforehand so that was tough for us.

coffee - got cold brew :) really strong chocolatey notes (in my opinion?) overall vibes - a really nice open space to do work! i chilled out for a few hours and benefited strongly from the wifi and outlets and table space. thank u for housing me merit coffee

yo as a former barista of 5 years and current ongoing love for a good cuppa jo, literally came in twice right. the first time homeboy really had to correct me on the fact that they don't sell iced coffee, just cold brew. ok then came in another time, different staff, and the person at the order point slayed the mf house down. short, glasses, ambiguous vibes i mistakenly asked the barista for the bathroom code bc the front was busy asf, and she really mf cut me off. to tell me. the code. NOOOOOOOO!!! literally where is the comfy cozy coffee shop i want merit to be ??? what is wrong w ur deep ellum elitist staff yo gimme my mf coconut milk matcha and maybe don't be mean (???!!!) she also waited until multiple customers after me got their drinks to even start mine WHAT anyways the drinks were mid too lol

The place was so cute! I couldn't find much outlets though, so if you want to study here make sure you come during their downtime so you can get a spot near a plug. I got their rose iced tea and I really liked it! It was nice and refreshing! They are super nice and friendly!

I didn't actually go into the store my sister did, but she did say they were very friendly with good customer service, I had the strawberry matcha which was very good. I will definitely be coming back soon. I love a good matcha.

My girlfriend and I stopped in on our last day of vacation in Dallas and loved the coffee here. She got the strawberry matcha and I had a sip. I normally don't like matcha but I thought it was really good! I got the cereal milk coffee. They soak the milk in fruity pebbles and then pour that into the coffee. It tasted so freaking delicious! I want to make it at home myself. The service here was super friendly and pretty quick. And the ambiance was bright and inviting. We didn't get anything besides our drinks but that was totally worth it. If you're a coffee lover, I think you'll enjoy this place.

I've had better coffee from scetchy gas stations. The bagel bombs are a treat but for a coffee place you would expect the coffee not to taste like battery acid. Also get a to-go cup the house cups are only 4oz hardly. Cheers

I ordered a strawberry matcha, like I always do at other places. The matcha was a "sherk green" and not a forest green like it's suppose to be. Added that their matcha hurt my stomach really bad all day. Do not recommend.

On this trip to Dallas for Christmas we were disappointed with the coffee everywhere in general - just Could not find a delicious cup! Thought Merit would be great but just did not make the mark.

The coffee is good but their mode of operation needs work. When I ask for "no ice" I get significantly less amount of coffee which to me, an avid buyer, is just so petty.

Hello caffeine boost with 4-shots espresso in 16oz. Milk choices: regular, oat & coconut Mellow baristas and clean minimalistic establishment Hipster without the pretentious vibes. The hot ginger snap latte had a sour taste I could only assume was from the sweetener so that was disappointing.. maybe it would've been better iced..nope.. the espresso & gingersnap still had a sourness & mild bitterness. My friend had the chai.. was "flat" "watery" -- Fiction was hands down better.

Pecan Lodge seems to be the reasoning behind my new discoveries in Deep Ellum but I am not mad at it. This place is also across from Pecan Lodge; I noticed it while eating dinner but it was understandably closed. I have a bad habit of defaulting to Starbucks for coffee when I'm traveling for work so I made an effort to come back here the next morning and I'm glad I did. The staff were super friendly in helping explain the differences of items on the menu. For example - they offer 2 different types of cold brew - washed and natural. I ended up getting the washed (more chocolately notes) and enjoyed it so much I got the natural (more cirtusy) on the way out! Both profiles were excellent; super smooth as well. It was so good I came back next day as well! There are plenty of seats inside or out to enjoy your coffee. The vibe is modern and clean - overall a superb place to get some coffee. They had cool merch too but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

I went here to grab some tea and the the tea was really good. Since this location is in deep Ellum you do have to ask for a code to get in the restroom. The restaurant was clean and they had different pastries and muffins to select as well.

Great environment to study or work. It's very open and inviting. The staff was really nice and helpful with my questions about their coffee, and their coffee is delicious! I love their merch too and got the cutest beanie!

Glad to find out about Merit coffee. Coffee is very good. I got the Affogato and it was just perfect. Clean and spacious inside. Bright , well decorated. Definitely will stop by again.

This is the Best coffee I have ever had! Great staff and amazing atmosphere. Great place to chill with friends or work/study.

There is plenty of seating and plug ins for customers who wanna do work or studying! The drinks were good and the staff was friendly. The matcha doesn't have any added sweetness, but I prefer it that way. Would definitely come back!

Great coffee! Service handled the busyness well and was effective and attentive. Ambiance had great indoor and outdoor spaces! Very modern!

My review from 3 years still stands exactly true. Perfect location, great atmosphere, lovely employees. The coffee is delicious, and treats tasty. Again, it is pricier than I would like. I will continue to come here!

Really good coffee, i just didnt ask but i think they only have an option of whole milk or non dairy. I wish i was offered a 2% or a less fatty milk. Otherwise service was as good

MERIT COFFEE is located in the artsy area of DEEP ELLUM and has a both indoor and outdoor dining areas. There was no line to get in, no line to order and it didn't take long at all before we got our order. Their AFFOGATO was great! It combined both their espresso with Lick ice cream, which, according to the barista had to be brought in because they don't have a local branch. Got some BEANS too and the coffee we were able to make using this was balanced. Enjoyed an ICED LATTE on the spot too and that was refreshing.

Merit is so good!! The staff here are so sweet and comfortable to talk to, the coffee is DELICIOUS! I always get a vanilla caramel latte and it always comes out so good. I've also tried their strawberry matcha, which is very good as-well! They make the strawberry syrup themselves which is such a plus. The look of the inside of the place is beautiful too, they really nailed the look of a cute neighborhood coffee shop :)

My favorite coffee shop out of the other ones I've tried when I was visiting, wished I had this in LA! The staff here was super friendly and I loved the interior. What a great spot to do some work or just hang out & chat. I had an iced vanilla latte w/ oat milk and my bf had one of their pour-overs. He was very satisfied with his pour-over and I loved my latte. It had the perfect balance of espresso, milk, and a hint of vanilla. I also enjoy being able to taste the espresso in my lattes and I definitely did get that. Overall, highly recommend this coffee shop!

We were in Deep Ellum the other day and stumbled upon this coffee shop. The cold brew is AMAZING! I am normally a Starbucks cold brew snob but this place is giving Starbs a run for their money. We have had cold brews from a Merit location 3 days in a row now. Absolutely love!

This is one of my top coffee shops in Dallas! It's so bright and airy with a beautiful assortment of plants to add to the overall atmosphere. There's some seating outside for those rare days that are nice and not too hot, and lots of comfortable seating inside. There were enough plugs nearby for me to charge my computer (which was much needed). I really enjoyed the coffee here as well! The cold brew was strong--perfect for any caffeine addict. I also got the lavender latte, which had a great balance of lavender and sugar. All in all, a great spot to study or to grab a tasty drink!