As much as Dallas loves its bar and coffee scenes, not much credit is given to the powerhouse merger of coffee cocktails. Whether it’s the ubiquitous classic Irish coffee, or experimenting with new ways to pair cold brew or espresso with an boozy counterpart, coffee and alcohol are a longtime match made in heaven.
But where can you get coffee cocktails in Dallas? With restaurants and coffee shops alike capitalizing on the trend, these 10 spots can simultaneously satisfy your caffeine and cocktails needs.
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A new part of its recently added brunch menu, the Cafe Americano combines cold brew with Campari, Punt E Mes, and soda to complement the breakfast-inspired dishes.
You can’t visit this North Dallas hotspot without checking out the coffee menu. But if you’re looking more than just your average latte, the Irish coffee features Jameson, Bailey’s, and Creme de Menthe for an added kick.
This Deep Ellum newcomer makes use of its coffee shop-meets-bar theme by pushing the combination of coffee and Bourbon, both hot and cold. The Shakerito, made with cold brew from Cultivar Coffee, provides a sharp and tangy contrast, while the Irish coffee aims for the sweeter, more mellow end of the spectrum with espresso, sugar, and steamed milk.
Appropriately named The 8AM, this cocktail is the answer to your hangover needs. The drink is made with a nitrous-charged Vietnamese coffee, vanilla infused Bourbon, and sweetened condensed milk for a balanced caffeine, sugar and alcohol buzz.
In keeping with its French and Mexican-inspired theme, the Highland Park eatery features the Carajillo on its cocktail menu. This drink of Spanish origins combines the spiced citrus and vanilla flavored Licor 43 and espresso from Novel Coffee Roasters for a bold, yet sweet libation.
Proof + Pantry’s stance on the Irish coffee is that it’s a classic that doesn’t need to be altered. The recipe you’ll find here is direct from the drink’s point of origin, The Buena Vista Bar in San Francisco, meaning Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, raw sugar, French-pressed beans from Novel Coffee Roasters and a semi-whipped heavy cream.
State Street Coffee is a small, minimally-manned coffee bar located inside of The Alcove in Uptown, but its presence shouldn’t be overlooked. Because of its connections to The Alcove, State Street offers an espresso and Guinness combination that is a must-try. The fusion of the hot espresso and the frosty stout brings out the coffee essence of the Guinness, while amplifying the flavors of the coffee.
The People’s Last Stand serves a bolder version of the Irish coffee called the Black Irish, made with cold brew, Irish fire cinnamon vodka, Godiva dark chocolate, espresso grinds and Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon. The menu also features a drink called the Campfire Old Fashioned, which combines hickory mesquite and coffee-infused Johnnie Walker Red, marshmallows, maple and chocolate bitters.
For a Spanish inspired take on the coffee cocktail, head to this Bishop Arts bookstore. There are a few boozy coffee drinks on offer here, most notably the Carajillo. This blend of coffee and brandy is super sophisticated and the perfect pairing for that post-modern novel you're pretending to read.
The frozen Irish coffee at this Deep Ellum haunt may be one of its most popular drinks, as its dessert-like qualities has an uncanny way of winning over customers.
A new part of its recently added brunch menu, the Cafe Americano combines cold brew with Campari, Punt E Mes, and soda to complement the breakfast-inspired dishes.
You can’t visit this North Dallas hotspot without checking out the coffee menu. But if you’re looking more than just your average latte, the Irish coffee features Jameson, Bailey’s, and Creme de Menthe for an added kick.
This Deep Ellum newcomer makes use of its coffee shop-meets-bar theme by pushing the combination of coffee and Bourbon, both hot and cold. The Shakerito, made with cold brew from Cultivar Coffee, provides a sharp and tangy contrast, while the Irish coffee aims for the sweeter, more mellow end of the spectrum with espresso, sugar, and steamed milk.
Appropriately named The 8AM, this cocktail is the answer to your hangover needs. The drink is made with a nitrous-charged Vietnamese coffee, vanilla infused Bourbon, and sweetened condensed milk for a balanced caffeine, sugar and alcohol buzz.
In keeping with its French and Mexican-inspired theme, the Highland Park eatery features the Carajillo on its cocktail menu. This drink of Spanish origins combines the spiced citrus and vanilla flavored Licor 43 and espresso from Novel Coffee Roasters for a bold, yet sweet libation.
Proof + Pantry’s stance on the Irish coffee is that it’s a classic that doesn’t need to be altered. The recipe you’ll find here is direct from the drink’s point of origin, The Buena Vista Bar in San Francisco, meaning Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, raw sugar, French-pressed beans from Novel Coffee Roasters and a semi-whipped heavy cream.
State Street Coffee is a small, minimally-manned coffee bar located inside of The Alcove in Uptown, but its presence shouldn’t be overlooked. Because of its connections to The Alcove, State Street offers an espresso and Guinness combination that is a must-try. The fusion of the hot espresso and the frosty stout brings out the coffee essence of the Guinness, while amplifying the flavors of the coffee.
The People’s Last Stand serves a bolder version of the Irish coffee called the Black Irish, made with cold brew, Irish fire cinnamon vodka, Godiva dark chocolate, espresso grinds and Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon. The menu also features a drink called the Campfire Old Fashioned, which combines hickory mesquite and coffee-infused Johnnie Walker Red, marshmallows, maple and chocolate bitters.
For a Spanish inspired take on the coffee cocktail, head to this Bishop Arts bookstore. There are a few boozy coffee drinks on offer here, most notably the Carajillo. This blend of coffee and brandy is super sophisticated and the perfect pairing for that post-modern novel you're pretending to read.
The frozen Irish coffee at this Deep Ellum haunt may be one of its most popular drinks, as its dessert-like qualities has an uncanny way of winning over customers.
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