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 :) read more

Merit Coffee - vanilla caramel iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great location, especially to people watch. Grab a "Coffee of the Moment" and take a seat (outside or in) and just observe humanity. The staff is very friendly and efficient and knowledgeable. Even if you're not a sweetener fan, have them add a splash of Mexican vanilla to your coffee or latte. read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Located in the heart of Deep Ellum, Merit Coffee is a great addition to the area. While Merit is part of a chain with other locations throughout Texas, that does not take away from the 'local coffee' feel; the ambiance here does not say 'chain'. The interior, while a little on the small side makes optimal use of the space. There are a few tables/chairs along with a few setups of booth-like seats with small tables. They also have a space that is their coffee lab. This space resembles a conference room and from what I have heard can be reserved/used by larger groups. There is also a patio at front of the coffee shop. I think their drip coffee is some of the best around town; very smooth and it carries the caffeine kick I enjoy from a great cup of coffee. I have also had their cold brew it is as tasty as the drip. In addition to their coffee beverages, they have a small food menu which includes pastries along with a few breakfast tacos (from Tacodeli). This place has made its way into my rotation of local coffee shops. Welcome to the neighborhood Merit Coffee! read more

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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. read more

Had a delish iced oat latte with a little caramel after lunch at Pecan Lodge. If you're in the area, I'd highly recommend Merit. Perfect coffee shop! Very friendly service. read more

I'm from San Diego, so the prices are high but I'm used to that. The coffee is really really good. Great seating , Wi-Fi, super friendly service ! Highly reccomend if you like trendy spots. Quiet and hipster ambience. read more

Merit Coffee - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great space and ambiance Solid latte Quick and friendly service Why would you go anywhere else in Deep Ellum? read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Delicious coffee from a shop with such a beautiful, clean and open interior. If I was local to Dallas, I would definitely come here to do work or catch up with a friend. With almost all glass windows & high ceiling, this shop is flooded with natural lighting - so beautiful. Not to mention, the iced latte is definitely one of the best I've ever had. So rich & creamy and you can add your own sweetness with their honey or simple syrup to make it just the perfect sweetness you like. (Highly recommend the honey simple syrup!) Also I tried both the decaf & regular latte and they taste exactly the same so if you're trying to avoid caffeine and are just there for the delicious taste, the decaf is still just as good! read more

Merit Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The Dallas Yelp Community Manager, Semhar H, recommended this spot during my stay here and I'm so glad she did! It was the perfect place to kill an hour and just relax for a bit during a very active few days. The place is so bright, clean, modern, and inviting. The staff were super friendly too. The vibrant sign for their strawberry matcha latte immediately caught my attention so it was a no brainer. I got it with almond milk and it was delicious (and over far too soon). At this point in the day, my phone was almost dead so luckily they have quite a few outlets for people to use. The coffee shop is very quiet and looked mostly to be used by people working silently on their laptops (they have great wifi here). Definitely recommend this Deep Ellum coffee shop. read more

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We checked out Merit Coffee on a Saturday morning but "early" before it got busy. The spot itself is beautiful. The inside is open and airy. I love the colors and the green brought in with plants. I thought there was plenty of seating. It definitely had a coffee shop vibe-- some people were talking, some working, some reading. It wasn't too loud or anything so perfect spot for whatever you may need to do. I loved it. Both my gf and I enjoyed the coffees we ordered. I had a blueberry muffin that was good and my gf had a kolache that she loved. Will definitely stop by again when in Deep Ellum. read more

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Love this cool and happenin spot in Deep Ellum to chill, have a caffeinated drink. The space is very open with seating all along however, we almost couldn't find a spot on a sunday afternoon. I really enjoyed my iced chai latte (this was right before the arctic blast we experienced) and my kiddos loved getting the kid's hot chocolate. We also ordered two chocolate macarons and we loved that the lady helping us went through hoops to get them for us! The kids loved the taste but they were just a little too sticky! This is a great spot to hang after walking around Deep Ellum. My kids had a nice pokemon battle going on. read more

Merit Coffee - Iced chai! I love the little bits. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Just stopped in for a quick double-espresso pick me up after day-drinking in a hot n sunny Friday afternoon. Luved the decor and vibe here as it is very Deep Ellum. Prices are on point for the area w/surprisingly decent espresso shot pricing. The staff was super nice and they looked like they had an interesting array of baked goods (including what looked like a house-made poptart). My only disappointment was w/the one thing I came in for...my espresso was way too acidic and tasted burnt. Hoping this was a one off as they looked like a place that should have mind-blowing espresso, but this was just not good. Will give them another "shot" (see what I did there?) next time I'm in the area and mayhaps try a poptart. read more

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On a whim, I drove to Deep Ellum for a few hours. Not sure what to expect or what was even out here, I stumbled across this gem of a coffee shop. The barista on duty was super-helpful. I ordered a small cup of drip Honduran coffee. Usually not a fan of Honduran coffee, but this one was actually quite delicious. The barista also recommended a few places to eat, which I definitely took under advisement. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely come here. read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cool coffee shop right in the heart of Deep Ellum. I wasn't feeling too adventurous so just went with my usual Iced Sugar Free Vanilla Latte - they have some interested items on the menu, I'd be intrigued to try. Water and restrooms around the back. Nice to sit outside on a sunny day. read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Merit Coffee is a local Texas roaster now serving in Deep Ellum! As soon as I walked in, I knew that this would be my coffee spot if I lived in Dallas. Behold: + All the oat milk you could ever want + Matcha lattes (not on the menu, but they will make it for you anyways and it's perfect) + Housemade Mexican Vanilla Syrup + Freshly baked, pink frosted pop tarts in the display case + Clean white lines, lots of sunlight and greenery hanging in every nook and cranny + Free wifi + Tons of seating (although not comfortable to camp out all day with a lap top) This brand new shop definitely knows what it's doing! read more

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Good customer service Friendly staff Not pricey Patio Wifi Great hood to wander Good murals close by for photoshoots read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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! read more

Merit Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cute interior and reasonable prices. Got an iced matcha latte for $4 which is a good price. Other places run $5. It's a small space, but it wasn't too crowded on Sunday. It ebbed and flowed throughout the afternoon. Outlets throughout. Don't forget to ask the baristas for the code to the bathroom. There's water station for you to get your own water. read more

Magnificent coffee! The coffee is delicious because the staff are passionate about their craft. My friend is a coffee connoisseur from Australia. He was extremely happy with the espresso machines and set up of this joint. I have to say that I was happy with the latte and learned something new about coffee. I love supporting local coffee shop or cafes. Starbucks isn't the ONLY coffee shop in the world. Search for your local/home coffee shop people. I'll come back real soon! read more

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Such a great edition to Deep Ellum! I've been coffee shop hunting all over Dallas and I really enjoyed this one. They really care about quality here. I got an iced latte with oat milk (my new obsession) and it was delicious. The vibe here is very laid back. I'd say it's more of a hang out spot than a study spot though, as it has more couches than tables! I'm a student so I'll definitely come back here to hang out, but probably not to get any work done! The lighting in here is also fantastic and the ceilings are super high; it makes it seem bigger than it is. Overall very high quality coffee and a cool spot to hang out in Deep Ellum! read more

Merit Coffee - Iced oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Matcha Latte with Oat Milk - 4/5 Pop tart - 4/5 Super friendly staff. WiFi available. Really chill and low key spot. The pop tart was delicious. Flaky crust, tasty frosting, and gooey goodness inside. read more

Merit Coffee - Pop Tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Ok so I decided to stop by for a quick bite + a pick-me-up before heading to my tattoo appointment. Please note that the 4 star rating is for the Iced Matcha latte and the -1 star is for the "Dallas Eats" food options I purchased. I got the iced matcha latte and ordered a Taco Deli breakfast taco + a cup of the churro 'health bomz' The iced matcha latte was GOOD but the breakfast taco??? bruh the tortilla was soggy, stuck to the aluminum foil, and had the consistency of paste. Don't even get me started on the health bomz, i literally had to down it with my iced matcha latte just to get it out of my throat. It was heavy on the almond butter and did NOT taste like a churro. read more

My 16oz iced latte with oat milk was $7.98 which.... was hard to stomach, quite honestly! Supposed to have four shots but it was pale white and tasted only like oat milk. I worked as a barista for many years and get this order regularly at other cafes, so I knew it was just off. The latte was made hot although the receipt/order was for an iced latte. Brought this to the barista's attention and they looked at the receipt and "hmm-ed" for a full minute before offering to remake it. Then stepped behind the counter and said something to their fellow barista who immediately looked at me and literally looked me up and down... There just have to be better options if you're going to spend $8 on a coffee. read more

Great place to do some work. They have outlets and wifi, and their coffee was good. They also were offering breakfast tacos.

Fun little coffee shop in dallas. Really enjoyed the place, well decorated. Staff was great, service was fast. Place was clean

Refreshing drinks. The perfect pick me up in a hip and high energy neighborhood like Deep Ellum. read more

Merit Coffee - Raspberry Cold Brew Refresher, Matcha Latte, Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Tried Merit coffee for the first time at the Deep Ellum location. They roar their beans and have several single origins which I liked. Tried the cold coffee with Ube foam and loved it. I am a plain coffee drinker (cappuccino is fancy) but had to try this one because I love ube. This drink was great . Yummy but not too sweet. Highly recommend. The coffee in general is on the light side in my opinion. Good if you are into light brews. Ambience - Inside is a little basic. Furniture not too comfy. Also outdoor seating. Too hot for Dallas - need a tarp or some roof thing. Service- fine read more

Excellent shop! They are friendly and not intimidating. Greta vibes, lots of seating and awesome coffee. read more

Merit Coffee - Espresso. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Really good drip coffee. Sensible size for a cinnamon roll, which I appreciated. Upholstery could use some maintenance! Service was nice and friendly. read more

Great coffee. Great variety. The service was good. The atmosphere of the place was very quiet and a great place to study/work. read more

Merit Coffee - Decorated for Halloween - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The croissants were as good as you can get! The coffee was good too according to my family. I didn't get coffee today, but I want to come back :) read more

Merit Coffee - menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We love Merit. There's something for my whole family, which is rare. I currently love their seasonal strawberry matcha (which IMO is *gasp* better than Lala's). Husband loves their Americano and my daughter (16months) LOVES the poptart (obviously) and hippie bar. Also has great vibes, what's worse than a snobby coffee shop- NOTHING. Long live Merit. read more

The Merit coffee is some of the best in Dallas, especially their natural cold brew. The place is really cute and has plenty of outlets and seating. The Deep Ellum location is not as nice to park at and a bit more crowded than their other location, but still a nice place to sit if you're already in the area. read more

Merit Coffee - Seating area by window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've visited both this location and the one in highland park -- while i enjoy the highland park location more (parking is less stressful and easier to get to!), the deep ellum location is great and the staff is so nice! def stop by to grab a drink if you're in the area before a show or something. read more

Merit Coffee - cold brew, natural, with oatmilk and vanilla syrup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cute coffee shop in Deep Ellum. I had the white chocolate ice latte it was a bit too sweet for my taste but then I also ordered a drip coffee and it was very good. Staff was friendly and it had good vibes. I'd definitely go back and just ask for maybe 1 pump versus what they had put in. read more

Very great coffee! I order 16oz Mexican vanilla iced coffee! The atmosphere awesome, would recommend read more

Merit Coffee - Mexican vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Been to Merit a bunch over the last two years. Perfect spot to have meetings and get some work done. Today I went in and it was slammed / they had a line. The barista still took the time to grind up a bag of coffee for me so I could take it home. Great service -- coffee is amazing -- highly recommend this place. read more

My favorite coffee is hands down the Mexican vanilla iced latte with oat milk... specifically from this location of merit. Seriously, the Merit in Deep Ellum just makes the best coffee. This is the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shop I've ever been to. Bryce made our drinks and tonight they were the best versions of the order I've had to date. Literally SO GOOD!! Also the cashier was so nice but I didn't catch his name before leaving. 10/10 recommend if you're in Downtown / Deep Ellum read more

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So good! I've been stopping in nearly every day during my Dallas visit for an iced berry cobbler matcha with oat milk. Delicious and not too sweet but just enough! Such a unique drink I haven't ever had anywhere else -- I'm going to miss it when I leave. Also tried a spiced maple latte one day and it didn't really taste different from a regular latte? It was busy so maybe they got my order mixed up but overall I do appreciate the balance of flavor. Really friendly staff and a good quiet workspace. I would definitely come here to study or read a book. read more

Ordered a pourover. It was interesting to see a machine make the coffee instead of a barista. Coffee tasted good though nonetheless read more

Merit Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas