La Casita is directly inside the Half-Price flagship Bookstore. They've added a new electronic kiosk for putting in your order. When I ordered a latte on a Sunday afternoon the place was positively hopping! They had a long backlog of orders and ended up staying open past their closing time to get everyone's coffees made. I tried a caramel latte which came in a cleverly constructed paper cup with a spout, which I assume is better for the environment. A wee bit pricey at seven and a half bucks, but a nice pick me up for the afternoon. Seating in the restaurant is limited, but the bookstore is enormous with many reading nooks to sit at. read more

I have loved La Casita since they originally opened in Richardson. I'm so happy the La Casita Coffee location opened because I've been able to visit much more frequently! - Atmosphere: La Casita Coffee is attached to the Half Priced Books flagship location. The space is small, but with cute, tiki vibes. If you are only ordering coffee and pastries, you can also sit in Half Priced Books or on their patio. - Service: For a full service meal, La Casita is order at the table. I recommend a reservation for weekend brunch so you can guarantee a seat. If you just want pastries / coffee, you can order at the counter. Expect a line during busy times, but it moves quickly. On my most recent visit I saw they added mobile ordering. The employees at La Casita always provide great advice on what to order. - Food / drink: The La Casita pastries are hands-down my favorites in Dallas. I love their monthly rotating items (only Saturdays and Sundays). You must visit in October for their Halloween specials! One of my favorite standard menu items is the ham and cheese croissant. Their drinks are also top notch. I love the ginger mint matcha in the spring and sweet potato latte in the fall. The salted honey matcha and Turkish lattes are great standard options. If you're able to get a seat, the food is not to miss! I think they have some of the best chilaquiles in town. The banana praline pancakes are perfect for a sweet treat and the sandwiches are great if you want something more savory. In the evenings, this location turns into a tiki bar. I haven't tried their evening food yet, but I enjoyed my cocktail when I went in the evening and I hope to try more evening food and drinks soon. I also have to give a shout-out to their to-go drink containers. They are compostable and their large size folds up so you can get the perfect sip without a straw or a gaping hole. I hope more businesses take note and start to use these too! - Value: La Casita provides fair portion sizes for the price, especially the sit-down brunch items. Everything is made with the highest degree of quality so it's money well spent! read more

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My partner and I had a very disappointing experience. Around 4:30 pm on Sunday, a young woman wearing a gray sweater and white undershirt abruptly tossed a "Reserved" sign onto our table while we were already seated. There had been absolutely no indication that the table was reserved. Instead of politely informing us, she spoke in a needlessly hostile tone, saying something like, "This table is needed for other customers, sooo..." When we explained that we were paying customers and had no way of knowing the table was reserved, she became flustered, said "Whatever," and walked away. It was shockingly rude. I later spoke with two other customers who had experienced similar behavior from the same employee, and more than one said they wouldn't return because of it. I shared all of this with the manager, Arlet, including the experiences of a family with a small child and another woman who had also been treated poorly. This level of customer service is unacceptable, and I hope management takes it seriously. read more

Love this La Casita location! The weekend pastries and menu are fantastic- they have a consistently high quality seasonal rotation. This season they have a blackberry miso creampuff that is absolutely to dieeeeee for! Coffee is also always really good, although I do prefer their hot drinks over the iced ones. read more

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Great breakfast, brunch or lunch spot. The portions are massive so I'd recommend splitting with someone. The steak and eggs has a phenomenal flavor and was cooked to perfection with a charred onion salsa. The Cubano was great with a good portion of sauce. Does not come with sides so we ordered sweet potato fries - they were topped parm and grilled peppers. They could have been crispier but they were good. The bourbon fried chicken sandwich was massive! Fried chicken was perfect and the jalapeño ranch added the right zest and was also on house made focaccia. We also had a savory scone and the texture was perfect. If you're a scone person, you know what I mean - not too hard, not too soft. Great spot!! read more

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Wow! La Casita Coffee spot is a true hidden gem you must check out. This amazing coffee shop/restaurant is located inside the largest Half Price Books in Dallas, which is also their original location. Frankly when I was told there was a coffee shop inside the bookstore I wasn't expecting much, but damn I was wrong! First of all, the coffee shop itself is super cool and has this speakeasy tiki bar vibes to it. Their menu is Latin American inspired and they have an amazing selection of baked goods. They do have some available sitting inside the restaurant, but you can also sit at one of the tables inside the store, as well as their patio area. Since I am not much of a breakfast person I decided to try their Cubano sandwich. First of all the sandwich was huge and packed with delicious meat. You could tell the bread was freshly made and overall it paired perfectly with the meat. Frankly, it was probably the best Cuban sandwich I've had in years! My friends ordered their chilaquiles which are a very popular menu item and said they were delicious (I'll take their word for it). Highly recommend checking out this hole-in-the-wall coffee shop! read more

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La Casita Coffee is such a cute little spot tucked in a corner of Half Price Books. The spot is so warm and cozy. Cafe seating is reserved for dine-in only, but there's seating right outside of the bakeshop for to-go orders. All of the pastries looked divine, but I went with the pesto parmesan croissant since I wasn't craving anything too sweet. It was decent, nothing memorable in my opinion. One of my friends tried the matcha latte and liked that it wasn't too sweet. Another one of my friends tried the hibiscus ember berry lemonade and said that it was sweet and fruity. They both enjoyed their drinks! There's plenty of lot parking available. I don't think I'd come here for the sole purpose of grabbing a drink or a bite. However, it is a great spot to grab a bite while browsing at Half Price Books, and I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm there! read more

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This is a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop/cafe. The ambiance of the place is really nice as it is situated inside of Half-Price Books with a wooden interior. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. There is wifi and a couple of outlets for those that want to work from the cafe. The food was good. I liked the chilaquiles. I thought the french toast and eggs were okay! Both the coffee and the matcha were really good! Highly recommend the matcha! They also have a weekend specialty pastries menu that has some pretty cool items I need to swing back around to check out! Sam provided exceptional service, constantly checking up to see if the food was good or if more water was needed. She was super kind, and she told me more about good menu options! read more

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Overall everything about experience was positive except for the wait time. Our server was helpful and funny and overall a good time. The lumpia was really good; I would come back just for that alone. read more

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I was impressed with La Casita Coffee--this place is a gem. Their cold brew is my new favorite. I ordered it with a splash of cream, cinnamon, and sugar-free brown sugar syrup, and it blew past Starbucks and even my usual go-tos like Merit and LDU. Rich, smooth, and well balanced. They use eco-friendly cups which I appreciated! The pastries were also impressive. I stopped here after a run at white rock lake looking for a sweet to treat myself with. I took home the cinnamon cruffin and a pop tart--both were flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent. The service was very friendly and entertained my questions helping me choose between the many pastry options available! They have weekend exclusive items, so if you're looking for a wider variety to choose from, check them out on a Saturday or Sunday. Located inside of half price books - this could be a great date or hangout location to grab a bite to eat or a coffee and then browse the store! La Casita has officially earned a spot in my regular rotation. read more

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Yes, go for brunch! Yes, make a reservation ahead of time! Yes, get a pastry item with your meal! Chilaquiles were on point and had a nice kick. Coffee was delicious, I had a vanilla latte. Service was friendly, can't wait to come back! read more

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I love getting coffee & brunch here before book shopping at half price books! It does get super busy & packed every time I've been but it's not a bad wait since we can browse around the book store while waiting to get seated. The food here and the baked goods are so fresh & yummy! My favorite dishes were the crispy potato sandwich!! A must get! And the banana praline pancakes were delicious as well. The staff is always super friendly even when it's busy. The seating area is pretty small which is why there is always a wait to get seated. But if you don't want to wait, you can always just order at the counter and take it to-go! read more

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This spot is located inside Half Price Books, so it was great to dine in, enjoy a treat, work on my laptop, and then browse the books afterward. My latte was perfect, and the cinnamon bun was sweet and warm. I love that it's dark and moody with a fun "tiki" theme. The server was very attentive, and you can tell all of the employees have a good vibe. read more

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I never really take the time to write reviews but my husband and I stopped on here to hang out before going to airport and holy COW!!!! So amazing. Everyone was so nice I believe the servers name was Tess and was so kind. It's connected to a library with a huge selection but most importantly the best coffee I've ever had. We both got the Abuela's mocha. 10000/10. And the avacado toast and chilaquiles. It was an amazing ambiance very chill and quiet. Felt like home. definitely stop if you get the opportunity. read more

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So glad this opened inside HPB! it's such a great addition. My go to is the salted honey matcha and the ham and cheese quiche, both of which are amazing. It does get very crowded on the weekends so if you're planning on sitting in, plan to arrive early. The workers are very helpful on the menu, and they have example pastries on the counter to help you decide. Love this location! read more

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Good custom hibiscus tea that the barista mixed for me to avoid caffeine. Breakfast tacos from Tacodeli. It smells very clean like a hotel lobby. Quiet without loud music. Good quiet place to work from. Free WiFi. read more

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I was so excited to come to this place! I visited with a few of my friends because what better way to spend a saturday evening than with food and then exploring a giant half priced books that the restaurant is in? We got here around 5pm so unfortunately there was not brunch anymore but we still made do (: We started off with the croissant monkey bread and berry cobbler muffin. I wish both items were warm because I feel like our rating would have been higher or if we got here right when it opened and they were fresher. The berry muffin was super dry and not much berry taste I would definitely skip out on this one next time. The monkey bread was good but again, hard and cold so if it was warm and fresh then maybe it would have been way better! I also think if there was some kind of icing or glaze on top it would help with the dryness as well. As for entrees, we all shared everything. I got the kimchi fries, loco moco burger, and kimchi carbonara. The kimchi fries were really good! I love sweet potato fries and they were also really crispy. The only thing that I didn't like was that it said kimchi fries but there was not any kimchi on it lol it had a few sauces on the top but was more like a spicy mayo. The kimchi carbonara was not anyone's favorite unfortunately and like the kimchi fries, there was no kimchi either lol I feel like it is very misleading to call it kimchi with no kimchi. The flavor combination was also really weird to me. It tastes like peanut butter, the noodles were undercooked, and the pieces of mushroom tasted like bacon. I wouldn't get this again if I came back. The loco moco burger on the other hand was really good! I think this had to be everyone's favorite dish. We are all a fan of mushrooms so the sauce was really good and with the burger patty, fried egg, and chili oil. Overall, I liked this place and will definitely want to try it again during brunch time! It was very chill around the time we went and the place is very aesthetic. I loved that it is inside the book store so that when you are finished eating, you can walk around and grab a book! read more

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Previously I got an iced chai and loved it! Today I got the horchata cold brew and wasn't a huge fan but it was my first time trying cold brew so it may just be that cold brew isn't for me! I love that it's attached to the Half Price Bookstore! It's so cozy inside and I definitely want to try the food at some time. The barista was very kind! read more

I love the original La Casita. I came here with a friend for brunch. Cute space, definitely going for the tiki vibe. The staff was very friendly. We were sat by the end of the coffee bar where people picked up their orders. It was pretty loud. Just a heads up. The brunch menu had so many things that looked delicious. I got the basic eggs, sausage and hash, it was good, but it came to the table a bit cold. Substantial portions! And the sourdough is still heavenly. read more

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I stopped by La Casita for a coffee with my family when we were doing some shopping at Half Price Books this past weekend. It's a small cafe area in the front right corner of the store, and it has three entrances you can use (from the exterior of the building - you don't have to go through the store at all that way - and from the other two sides of the cafe). I've been shopping at this Half Price Books flagship store for more than two decades, so I've visited this cafe in many past iterations. It's great to have a charming local spot in the bookstore now (La Casita has four locations, including this one). My coffee - a cortado - was very good, and served in a to-go cup that doesn't require a lid (no plastic needed), which worked great and I loved. However, I was a little confused when I walked in. As you walk in the front door, there's a little hostess stand. Are you meant to check in with her? Only if you're eating? If you're getting a coffee but want to sit? I wasn't sure, so we said hello and then walked in. It's made a little more confusing, because La Casita has a cocktail concept open in the same space. I believe that opens at 5pm daily and I thought maybe that's why they had a hostess stand. But other than seeing the name of the cocktail concept - La Tiki Paisa - in lights behind the bar and a few bottles, I couldn't really see evidence of the cocktail concept when I walked in a little before 5pm. I ended up getting in the line to order a coffee. You order from an iPad, not a barista, which might keep staffing needs lower, but did seem to slow the line (you wait, not knowing what's on the menu, and then all of sudden you're at an iPad with pages and pages of items - I spent a minute or two looking for evidence of drinks from La Tiki Paisa, but couldn't find anything). Do I sound like a grumpy, confused person? Sorry. But there's a lot going on in one little space (and it is a little space) at La Casita, and I was a little confused! read more

I had been wanting to try La Casita ever since I heard they opened a location in the flagship Half Price Books. I got the ham & cheese croissant, a seasonal pear-shaped pastry (don't remember the name or ingredients), and a Turkish latte with rice milk. Everything was good but my expectations were high. The Turkish latte was delicious with a good balance of holiday spices. I had never tried rice milk before; it seemed to make a decent latte. The ham & cheese croissant was good but not very filling or remarkable. The seasonal pear-shaped pastry was interesting looking. I began eating it from the outside in but it was too dry and cakey. I quickly realized you have to eat the inner filling with the outer cake for it to really be edible. I liked it after I figured that out but I still didn't think it was amazing. Overall, I really enjoyed La Casita but it didn't quite meet my high expectations given its reputation, and I didn't feel like I quite got my money's worth. Nevertheless, I look forward to trying some of their other coffee drinks and pastries in the future. For those of you looking for a good place to study or work, there were a lot of parents with young kids running around and screaming around the cafe and Half Price Books, at least on the weekend. read more

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I liked the idea of the cafe, but the coffee and food was not good. My friend ordered a matcha and absolutely loved it, but my coffee didn't really have a taste at all. I wanted something sweet and ordered a cheesecake, but it was not cold at all and had an eggy taste. One of my other friend tried ordering three different items and each one kept getting shot down because they were out of it. read more

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Food was fine, location really makes this experience as it's in the corner of a Half Priced Books flagship. You can order to go at the bar or wait to be seated at a table when you walk in. Wifi didn't work (both HPB and la casita) while I was here, which was disappointing since I had some work to get done. Staff was super helpful however & checked up on us a lot. Chilaquiles - substantial amt of food. Comes with cotija cheese, avocados, black beans, and 2 sunny side up eggs (or your choice). I wish this had more salt, but if I were to be honest with myself the seasoning level was prob better for breakfast anyway. 3.5/5 Turkish latte - Comes warm, not super hot, which I appreciated. Interesting flavors but I wasn't getting the spice I expected. 4/5 They have seating both inside the cafe and within HPB. You can browse the shelves after a visit (the inside is huge!). We didn't order pastries, but they get pastries from their Richardson bakery location. More of an interesting selection on weekends than weekdays. read more

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Amazing place it's small and quaint and in the middle of a book shop. I would suggest for sure making a reservation if you're going on the weekend it was my first time here and it was well worth the weight while I waited. I walked around and looked at the bookshop. I will say on a busy day. It does take a little bit for the food to come out. But the host was able to see. I was a bit in despair about eating, and they brought us some pastries on the house. They all were amazing. We had the lamb in the steak and they were both amazing 10 out of 10 would recommend. The coffee is also really good. They now have a regular now. I know after church on Sundays gonna make my reservation for next Sunday now. read more

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My daughter and I went in on a Sunday for breakfast, very delicious food. We both had a latte which was pretty good. I would be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Great coffee and pastry shop in middle of our favorite bookstore. It's one of my favorite places to enjoy a hold book.

Although a Too Good 2 Go pick up brought me here, I have had my eyes on this place for a while. And I was too surprised, I was amazed at the many options, the intimate and hip venue. Very nice and helpful customer service. And then the treats they all stood alone, there were not just sweet but highlighted all flavors vanilla, cinnamon, butter!!! I loved them. Can't wait to get back and try more. Next time I plane to settle in and read my book while enjoying a treat. read more

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Be sure to make a reservation on weekends since they are a little crowded with limited seating space. The Benedict and Veggie hash were both very good! We enjoyed every bite. The croissant was amazing as well, but it felt like I was paying too much for just one croissant. read more

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La Casita traditional menu included a Turkish latte. It was so spicy smooth and delicious. The flavors were not over powering. The team is proficient with answering questions and getting my order correct. I wish they had low fat or non fat dairy options. Alternate non dairy milks are available. Wait until you see the to-go cup for hot drinks!! It's like an adult sippee cup! read more

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Hate to say it but I was kinda disappointed. The service wasn't the greatest, felt awkward asking for help at the counter. My chocolate croissant came cold and I asked to reheat it - very kindly they replaced it and said they'd bring it out to our table bc we were in the book store. They didn't and apparently called out and said oh it's gonna be cold again bc you didn't come grab it...Sad! Coffee was too syrup-y and croissant barely had chocolate in it. Regards, read more

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I was taken aback by the coffee cups, but appreciated their eco friendly design. The coffee was smooth, but I believe the latte was too light in coffee flavor. read more

La Casita just opened inside the Half Price Books on Northwest Highway and Shady Brook. I used to spend a lot of time at the old coffee shop, Black Forest, in the same spot. Back then, it was all bottomless coffee from pump carafes. La Casita keeps the old bones but feels more polished, like a fast-casual restaurant. I arrived at 8 a.m. on the first Monday after their grand opening. Only two people were there, but it filled up slowly by 10:30 a.m. It seats at least 40 to 50 people comfortably inside and another 10-12 inside the bookstore. Lots of folks were sitting at the bar, which surprised me, since it seems the traffic to the register is destined to be clogged. The baristas were sharp and excellent. The gluten-free banana muffin was creamy, more than I deserved on a Monday. The cortado was strong, tasted like it came from Italy. I miss the old Black Forest and its rough, cheap charm, but La Casita is a big improvement. A real upgrade for this community. read more

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Great coffee shop inside a bookstore. Perfect location to grab a drink and relax. I got the horchata cold brew and no regrets!

I ordered chilaquiles with pork. I wasn't aware that it was $15 plus $4 for the pork. You're telling $15 was just for chips, beans, avocado and two eggs, pricey. I'm aware inflation is high but not this high. Idk if I would be back. I was also under the impression that it was a coffee shop but it was more like a restaurant with a coffee bar. read more

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Edit: to dine in, please see the host station. In restaurant seating is limited. Staff works quickly and efficiently to turn tables over. Also, there's plenty of seating just outside the venue and / or outside, when the weather is right. Love the Richardson location. Came back to try breakfast here. Sourdough had the perfectly crusted edges. Whipped butter and jam provided. Minimum 2 eggs per side order. I added a little hot sauce. We were in business! This made for the perfect egg sandwich. Only one star off as the water flavor has been off lately. Note the hours of operation. Enjoy! read more

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This place gave me meh vibes, pretty casual place to catch up with friends. Server was really nice, but I think there's potential for their dinner menu. It appeared to be Asian fusion, but that's where they need to make up their mind about what kind of food they're going to focus on and master. Kimchi fries were overpowered and drenched by the sauce, and the charred cabbage felt more like an appetizer, kinda hard to tell when the menu is advertised as "small plates," even though branzino is also offered. Brunch was solid at their Richardson location, and I'm guessing the same applies to this branch. I would go for coffee and pastries, but that's probably it. read more

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Why didn't anyone think to put cafes in bookstores before now? La Casita really came in clutch on a recent visit to Half Price Books' flagship location and their deliciously spiced cafe de olla made for a great treat while perusing the stacks. read more

I had a great time eating here with my family after browsing the bookstore!! The food itself (we got the potato sandwich, Nashville hot chicken, and eggs Benedict) was not amazing, but satisfying; and the dessert (key lime and passion fruit tart + chocolate croissant) was pretty delicious! The matcha was not sweetened beforehand, but they were so helpful in bringing us vanilla syrup when we asked! read more

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Great place for a cup of coffee and some pastries. If you go on a weekend, beware that there might be a bit of a wait for a table because seating is limited. They have a seasonal/weekend menu that we loved. Unfortunately we went a bit later in the day and some of what we wanted. We went on a day where it was pouring and they were inundated with customers. The staff kept their cool, was friendly/professional. read more

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Me and a good friend caught up over coffee and I couldn't have been happier with this choice! She enjoyed matcha drink while I had my tried and true mocha with almond milk. The coffee was smooth, velvety and delicious! Couple that with a French toast and I was in heaven! The food and time passed way too quickly...I look forward to a return visit soon! read more

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