I had an excellent brunch at Ascension. It was a pretty busy place, but they keep things moving and wait times aren't bad. I love all the windows and patio seating that look out to the Trinity. I started with the sunrise date latte- delicious. This latte was silky smooth and the orange zest balanced the date syrup and added to the presentation. For brunch, the Lox bagel did not disappoint. Heaping salmon and a dill cream cheese made this dish filling and memorable. The bagel was nice and dense and provided a neutral palette for all the flavor. I also had to try the bacon and it was cooked perfectly crispy and thick! Can't wait to visit Ascension and try more menu items! read more

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The good: the friendly servers, the view from the patio. The bad: the pancakes, the crowded parking lot. The ugly: the speed of the service. I don't mind a slow pace at a crowded restaurant, but the slow speed here is very, very slow. After waiting 10 minutes for a server to come to our table, I went up to the hostess stand and asked her to check if we had been assigned a server. The table next to us wasn't as patient - they got up and left after waiting for at least ten minutes, if not fifteen, for someone, anyone, to come and acknowledge their presence. This was our second time there, and it was just as slow as it was about two year's ago. My advice: go there if you want to sit and eat with a nice view of the Trinity River and you have no place to be for a good 60-90 minutes. Otherwise, go elsewhere for coffee or breakfast/lunch where the pace of the service is reasonable and realistic. read more

Ok, the food is great. I hit the breakfast crows since I'm working a project around the corner. The Migas was on the table a few days ago, it was really good and the vinaigrette was actually a good addition. The Simple Brekky was a good one today, with scrambled eggs. The Hash is very tasty with the mix of potatoes and sweet potatoes with various seasonings. The bacon has good flavor and is thick. Food, 4.5 stars for sure! Where it drops is the black coffee. I'm not sure who gave the instruction on brewing, but this coffee is VERY ACIDIC!!! Ouch, you need creamer just to tame it down. Incredibly acidic, it pretty much makes it undrinkable, and I'm used to overbrewed Military coffee! Ick. Where this rating drops more, is the service. They are friendly when you walk in. They are friendly bringing your water and taking your order. After you get your food, good luck getting anyone to pay attention. EVERY time I've been here, it's a task to get anyones attention just to PAY! Today alone, my waitress passed by me 3 times, with my card in hand and waving it, I even said something AND tapped her side to get her attention.... Nope, .... she wasn't having it. This location would be SO easy to dine and dash since they don't come back to see how your doing, see if you need more coffee, the water they leave a bottle and you pour it yourself. Ok, I like the full bottle at the table, but this is an area where they are relying on you, the customer, to do more work. However for me, that means less of a tip, especially if all they are doing is taking my order and pretty much anyone brings the food. I'm old school and still believe a person should be tipped as a reward for doing an exceptional job servicing you and making you feel special and not just another number. This place does not make me feel that way. I will say, the view is nice being on the river. There is lots of windows. The free WiFi that's offered at the shopping complex is inaccessible inside the building. They do have outside dining on the riverfront next to the walking/running/biking path. The food is good, go for that, just don't expect to be serviced after the plate arrives. read more

Brunch with a patio overlooking the water? Yes, please! I ordered tea while my husband had coffee, and we both really enjoyed everything. Ordered Brunch Burger, Avocado Toast, and a pancake to split The indoor space is on the smaller side, but we noticed some cozy seating areas that seemed great for working or meeting up with friends. The patio is also fairly small, yet thoughtfully spaced so it still feels comfortable and not crowded. My only downside was the service. Given the size of the restaurant, I didn't expect such long gaps between check ins from our waitress, and the food took a while to come out as well. Worth it if you're not in a hurry. I'd suggest coming when you have time to relax, enjoy the view, and not feel rushed. read more

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Scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese breakfast sandwich on a brioche - was pretty good, but it needs more egg and less of all the other stuff. Espresso macchiato was well executed, perhaps a bit more ambitious with the foam next time. Lots of good seating indoors and outdoors. Go early this place get packed and try to beat the Texas sun if you want to enjoy a sunny BF/brunch on the river. The staff are friendly but a bit slow and aloof at times, bull I'll chalk it up for how busy they get. read more

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The food and the coffee were both very delicious. I always love their coffee, especially their cold brew, but the pour over was really good as well. My wife enjoyed the hash as well. The atmosphere in the place is always busy, especially on Saturday mornings and it's kind of fun if you enjoy that, which I do. I will say they do get pretty busy so sometimes it can be hard to flag down someone to your table because of all the people coming through, but all the staff are still very helpful and nice and I have no complaints there. We will definitely continue coming here regularly. read more

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The best cortado I've had in my life! I initially came in because I thought this was more so a coffee shop and was planning on getting some coffee and getting work done. It's actually a cafe/restaurant! I ordered some food, Popped open my laptop for about an hour or so. The power bowl was great, only complaint is the steak was cooked a bit too well done. However flavor was really good. Service was very friendly as well. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for brunch! read more

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Nice patio! Gotta catch it early. The Texas sun will beat ya up. They don't have umbrellas on the patio. They do allow pups on the patio as well. The food is consistently good. We've worked our way through a fair bit on the menu. Hard to go wrong. Service is decent. That would be the only thing to improve. I do get it. It can be incredibly busy here. read more

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This was truly such a delightful spot. On the patio, with the view of the trinity two steps away and a shared bottle of wine with a dear friend, there is little else you can ask for in life. I dropped in for the 1/2 wine bottles after 3pm and split a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich with my guest for about $50 with tip. The servers were very friendly and attentive, checking in with us throughout our two hour stay. For the view and the value of a nice snack and good wine, it really can't be beat. The only thing that could have improved my visit was anything explaining the parking situation so that I didn't have to circle around in confusion figuring out where the restaurant was in the construction in relation to where I was allowed to park for the restaurant and some umbrellas out on the patio so that the sun bouncing off massive glass windows didn't blind me from looking at the menu. It took a while to get my Sauvignon blanc but they were very up front about the delay and my guest prefers non-chilled drinks so it was no issue for us. I will certainly keep this spot in mind for Sunday afternoons in TCU area! read more

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January 13, 2026 Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile by the host and were seated within 3 minutes or so. I've been to this spot a few times with my friend who recommended this spot. She's a regular at this spot. All the time, including the most recent time we dined here was on January 13th at noon. The food has always been scrumptious. Their lavender latte is pretty good and didn't taste like soap or bitter like a lot of places that make it wrong. The chicken flatbread was pretty good and refreshing. 5/5 On January 13th, I had their migas, and it was so fresh and delicious. All the flavors and everything on the plate went well. I usually don't like my savory food mixed with sweet, but their sweet potatoes and sauce were a perfect combination. Mad props to the chef or whoever came up with this dish. I am a fan of this dish for sure. I also ordered their winter flight, which consisted of Sunrise date latte, Pear Thee Well, and Snow-Jicha. They all had their unique flavors were unique. It was a good flight, especially for people who are into matcha drinks, since hojicha is similar in texture to matcha. My friend had a soup and an iced tea that she really liked. She had stopped by for a coffee drink this morning before we met up for lunch. The atmosphere is always lively with people having conversations etc. This is a great spot to check out because all the times we've dined here their food has been consistently on point. If you have yet to give them a try, I highly recommend you do. read more

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Love this place! Great vibes, beautiful patio overlooking the river and delicious iced lattes!! read more

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A great place to stop just for coffee like we did or food. They have good food too. The coffees is amazing. They have som e great flavor combinations and it smells so good in here with all of the coffees brewing. The service is always great and it's a great place to hang out and relax. read more

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Such a cute place along the river! My friend took me and another friend to this place while visiting Fort Worth, and we all enjoyed our food. I got the Steak Hash, it was so delicious! And my friends got the Turkey Club and the Mediterranean Chicken Wrap! Our server was lovely! If it was cooler out, we totally would have sat outside to see the view of the river! Would definitely be going back next time I'm in Fort Worth! The pictures I've added are the Steak Hash and the Mediterranean Chicken Wrap! read more

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Miles was an exceptional server. We sat on the patio which sadly they removed the umbrellas so the sun was quite harsh. I got a lavender lemonade and it was very sweet - I believe the lavender syrup tasted synthetic instead of naturally flavored. read more

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Great coffee (& consistent- which is key!) Friendly staff Also love the outdoor seating on nice days! read more

Don't let the wait scare you, it's shorter than they say and totally worth it. Great location right on the Trinity River with shops all around. The menu has something for everyone, great for visitors! The food is always fresh, great coffee and juices. I had the almond coconut granola this day (pictured), and it was excellent! read more

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Ascension was a nice place to grab a coffee while shopping in the nearby area. We arrived just after noon on a Saturday and WOW was it busy inside. We ordered a to go coffee which took nearly 10 minutes to come out. It is obviously a popular place so be prepared to wait on the weekend. Would love to go back and try the food. read more

Went for breakfast today. Kitchen is extremely slow. After waiting 15 minutes for a bagel and chia bowl we gave up and left

I have been here a few times just to get a coffee drink before work or during lunch break, and every time, it takes so long that I am either late to work or rushing out. I am always polite about it and I always try to come back and give it the benefit of the doubt, but it was this last time today that I had to write a review. I came in, no line at all, stood at the counter for what seemed like an eternity, got passed by multiple employees, and even looked directly at the staff making drinks to see if they could get my attention and nobody seemed to want to work. Even a person that looked like management walked right past me and started talking to another employee without even acknowledging me. No one ever asked to take my order or if I've been helped. I just left and went to Mamaka, even though I wanted a specific drink from Ascension. I hate that this is one of only two options for coffee in this plaza when I am at work, as I can't even get a quick coffee from them and have to use my entire lunch break to get a simple drink. I like the drinks here better than Mamaka, but don't want to spend 30 minutes waiting for it. They need to do better. read more

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My toddler needed a potty break and we weren't sure if where we were headed had a restroom, so we stopped in Ascension to use theirs and ordered a coffee! I'm so glad we did because that Sugar Cookie Latte was amazing! It was 81° today, so I asked for it to be iced and subbed the whole milk for oat milk. ZERO regrets. I would definitely come back and try a different coffee, too. We were immediately greeted when we entered and when we told the hostess we needed to use the restroom but also ordering a coffee to go, she kindly directed us to the restrooms and where to order the coffee. Walking up to the coffee bar with my daughter, the barista / cashier greeted us with a smile and was just as sweet and accommodating. The barista who made our drink was very considerate and asked if we wanted whipped cream since we subbed oat milk. The drink was decorated with the seasonal green and red sprinkles for an extra punch of festivity. Loved it. The restaurant itself is very cute and very clean, but I can't comment on the food yet. Can't wait to come back to try more of their menu items! Thanks for such a pleasant experience! read more

Looking for a cute patio summer brunch location? Look no further, ascension coffee brings the best of fort worth cafe and on the river vibes. Check out the clearfork trails before or after to walk off the delicious food and drinks. Definitely worth trying their espresso martini flight; they have multiple options to choose from. we tried the classic , blood orange, and white chocolate. They have a variety of bowls that are super fresh and healthy and the service was excellent. An experience that my girlfriend and I will remember forever! read more

I have no idea what happened to my previous review of this restaurant. It's a shame because I had so many photos to prove how wonderful this place is. You can't get much better when it comes to restaurant location then can say. It's right off the river, which is perfect for sitting outside on the patio. Their service is hit or miss. I feel like they have their worst waiters servicing the outside, but its not bad enough to not go!. I've come here multiple times and every single time the food and drinks are great; unfortunately i only have a few photos from the last visit. read more

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Horrible. Food: Breakfast sandwich, (basic) side of potatoes (good), chia pudding (nice). Service: ABSOLUTELY slow and a good example of why not to tip the min18% but did because this is a livelihood for the food server. Food prep: 2 baristas were chaotic. Waited for a to-go coffee for 20 mins after finishing our meal. Had to be asked TWICE to make it while we finally waited at the counter. Vibe: nice decor with outside seating which manager didn't want to open umbrellas outside. Not going back. read more

We arrive at 8a and were immediately greeted and sat at a table. Our waitress was friendly and a little quirky, in a good way. The food was solid and the drinks were fresh. We enjoyed our visit and would go back again! read more

Their lattes have been horrible lately ! Expensive and tastes terrible ! Food is hit or miss not sure what changed the past 6 months but a change for the worst. read more

It's usually good but I just payed $60 and waited 25 mins for this. Actually wtf is the bacon egg and cheese. Like this is actually a piss poor poverty sandwich read more

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Wonderful food and service Loved the bowl I got, it was such a great flavor combination and so healthy! Their matcha tastes like high quality matcha and unsweetened, which I prefer. Will definitely be back! read more

This place can get super busy! But the view outside and chill vibes inside are worth it on a weekday. The cappuccino is good and they have good salads! read more

Great brunch! The gormet Eggs Bendicit are scrumptious and the pancakes will change your life. Service can be slow tho - don't go if you're in a hurry. read more

Loved the lavender latte that I got ! Staff was very friendly and also good in helping me decide what I wanted to try. Lots of places to sit inside and out and the view outside is great of the river. Great hang out for coffee , wine, food and catching up with friends. read more

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Hey the service here is pretty terrible. To be ignored by the staff is infuriating. They will just walk back & forth without a "Hey I'll be right with you". Also be expected to wait a while, doesn't matter how busy. read more

It's hard to find places that take reservations for brunch for a large group, but Ascension exceeded expectations! Arrived to find our table ready to go and staff eager to serve. Miles was our server and he nailed it. Speedy, courteous, and he gave great recommendations. Best Horchata Latte in the metroplex and a great value for the generous portions! Brunch perfection! Put it on your list and be sure to ask for Miles!! read more

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So good!!! Love the staff and the vibe food was so good and the service was top tier

Oh how I wanted to give this place a 5. Sooo close! The coffee was amazing - so delicious!! I'm not usually a cold coffee guy - but the flight was smooth and tasty. Eating by the river on a beautiful day was extraordinary. And if you're a people watcher - no better place!! The wait was totally reasonable on a Saturday morning for brunch. Food was yummy. The breakfast potatoes were especially delectable. But the eggs on both dishes we ordered were cold. Not cold like 'oh it took a minute to get this to the table'. Cold like 'we took these out of the fridge and put them on the plate and forgot to heat them up.' (The only reason they're getting a 4 instead of a 5.) read more

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Everything tastes so fresh and good. Came here for a birthday lunch and the menu almost overwhelmed me with so many options. First time here and definitely think I chose right. The brunch burger was delicious and the chicken sandwich was cooked really well. I will be back to try more options. read more

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Cute spot by the river for brunch/lunch/coffee. We stopped by for lunch on a weekday, and we were happy that we could sit at the patio with our dog. Food came out quick and I found the portion was big. Enjoyed my ham and cheese melt, and other food on the menu looked good too. read more

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I've come into this location a couple times now. It is very trendy and always super busy! The actual coffee shop portion is the back and the rest of the space is a full restaurant. I have only come in for coffee so can't judge the food. Over the summer I enjoyed a white bloom latte iced and loved the flavors, very smooth and perfect for me to take along to the zoo! Such a great location on the Trinity though parking can be a bit difficult. read more

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Steak hash was amazing and a large portion. Cold brew was pretty good. I went early Sunday morning and it was slow, but by 8:30 it was filling up. Staff were sweet but the kitchen was maybe a little slow for as early as I got there. But I'd definitely come back especially to explore the surrounding area. read more

I really enjoy this spot. I love that it's on the river and has indoor and outdoor seating. You can do a girl's brunch, a coffee date or even plug in and work. It's spacious enough but can get very busy! Staff and servers are very nice and helpful with guiding you on menu items or recommendations on a coffee. The original avocado toast and a latte are my go to! read more

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Ascension is a cute little cafe that serves a wide variety of drinks and Australian breakfast and lunch. The chai is good though not anything to write home about. What stood out to me was the chicken manchego sandwich. Absolutely delicious and not a common pairing. We've gonna on busy weekend mornings and received quick and efficient service. Parking is a bit of a hassle but that's because of the particular area. read more