Pumpkin spice lattes are once again all the rage this fall, and picking up a little treat (aka our daily emotional support coffee) from your local café is one tasty way to keep your heads above the water as parents. But where can Mom go for her afternoon PSL with the kids in tow too? Where can they play or run around without side-eye glances from the baristas? Your neighborhood Starbucks likely isn’t it. That’s why we sought out some of the best DFW-area coffee shops that not only have room for your littles to stretch their legs but also offer amazing drinks and snacks for their young palates and for you.
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George Coffee & Provisions
In the heart of Old Town Coppell, right across from the farmers market pavilion, there’s no missing this three-story farmhouse dream, painted a crisp white and with a wrap-around porch. The yard at George’s—named after the Town’s namesake, George Coppell—is enclosed with a darling white picket fence, vital for keeping your kids safe from traffic. We suggest ordering your goodies to-go and sitting outside on the patio’s rocking chairs or picnic tables or plopping down on the grass.
But first, coffee—right? Give the snickerdoodle latte a try, paired with a snickerdoodle cookie. The most requested kids’ drinks are the homemade lemonade and the JettPack, a cold chocolate milk with vanilla and topped with sweet cold foam and a dusting of cocoa powder and cinnamon—a recipe created by one of the sons of café owners Christian and Laura Hemberger.
Looking at the food options, parents will appreciate the breakfast tacos, and kids will no doubt go for the Nutella toast with berries or the bento boxes filled with fruit, veggies and nuts. When they’re ready to run, head across the street toward the playground and adjacent grassy fields.
Location: 462 Houston Street, Coppell
Hours: 7am–8pm Monday–Saturday; closed Sundays
Contact: 469/464-3107
Learn more: georgecoffeeandprovisions.com
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White Box Roastery Co.
Even if you’re not local to McKinney, it’s 100% worth venturing out here to this hidden gem of a coffee shop. Open since July 2023 in the historic McKinney Cotton Mill, White Box Roastery’s got it all: a spacious outdoor patio, an indoor kids play area, and all of the treats are pretty as well as tasty. Be sure to scoop up a pop tart: one for the kids and one for yourself. (It’s so delicious, you won’t want to share.) Your kids can choose from a yummy selection of kid’s drinks, like the cupcake latte or cotton candy frappe.
Moms, order a work of latte art for yourself and have a seat on the couches or tables within an arm’s reach from the dedicated kids’ play area in the corner. This is a woodsy, whimsical spot with a play kitchen, books, kid-size table and chairs, even a tablet station for them to play educational apps. For more space to roam, exit to the patio with water features and a hidden garden that reflects the history of the Cotton Mill, originally built in 1910.
Location: 610 Elm Street, Suite 1340, McKinney
Hours: 7:30am–5pm Monday–Saturday; 8am–4pm Sunday
Contact: 469/270-9622
Learn more: whiteboxroastery.com
B-Side Coffee
This new coffee shop opened in early 2024 in the Elmwood neighborhood of Oak Cliff, about 3 miles from the Dallas Zoo. With its record player and dark, cozy décor, B-Side has a rock ‘n’ roll vibe parents can relax in, while the kids play in a dedicated area in the back. It’s loaded with toys, costumes, books and coloring pages at kid-size table, and even a little slide. For playtime with other littles, the best time to come is during the Saturday morning story times. Check their Instagram and Facebook for specific dates and times and more themed activities.
The most kid-friendly drinks are the tried-and-true chocolate milk and hot chocolate (with any milk-alternative you may need) and grab-and-go protein milks. And for parents in need of a caffeine fix, check out their seasonal fall menu, including the maple cream cold brew or pumpkin chai, as well as their tacos, sandwiches and pastries, especially their croissants.
Location: 2105 S. Edgefield Avenue, Dallas
Hours: Open daily 6:30am–4pm
Contact: 972/803-3527
Learn more: Follow on Instagram @bsidecoffeedallas
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Casa Azul Coffee
In the historic Northside neighborhood of Fort Worth, near the Stockyards, this spot showcases the Mexican heritage of owners Joseph and Anette Landeros and has the colorful aesthetic to show for it. Look for the bungalow-style house painted a rich cobalt blue with bright green shutters, and tall fencing that wraps around the large, partially shaded patio.
Kids are welcome to play on the Little Tykes toys outside, and inside, they can pick out books to read from the little library and sit at a kid-size table with coloring books. Your thirsty kids can choose from the lemonades or limeades with more fruit flavors you can add, flavored milks that can be made hot or cold, as well as several juices: from apple and orange to grapefruit.
For caffeine drinkers, even the drip coffee here is divine. Their house Café de Olla is brewed with cinnamon and sweetened with a flavorful and unrefined whole cane sugar called piloncillo. This pairs well with both the conchas, brightly colored Mexican pastries, and the breakfast tacos.
Location: 300 W. Central Ave., Fort Worth
Hours: 6am–4pm Monday–Friday; 8am–4pm Saturday–Sunday
Contact: 817/386-0800
Learn more: casaazulcoffee.com
Pink Coffee
For your kids who proudly declare that pink is their favorite color, Pink Coffee in Garland is a treat. They’ve got pink drinks and freshly baked pastries, heart-shaped chairs, a pink rose wall for photo ops, white boards for kids to draw on and a spacious lounge. And what Pink Coffee lacks in a dedicated play area or a grassy patio it makes up for with a photo op your Cinderella-obsessed kids won’t be able to resist: a pretty carriage you can climb inside. Up to about six people can fit at a time, and guests are welcome to cuddle with the coffee shop’s resident pink teddy bear, Teddy, as you enjoy your treats.
Kids will go for the spiced chai latte (don’t worry, it’s caffeine-free), the hot chocolate or—to stay on pink theme—the strawberry smoothie. Pink Coffee is a great first stop before heading a few miles over to the Kids Empire playplace at Firewheel Town Center.
Location: 2334 W. Buckingham Road, Suite 210, Garland
Hours: Open daily 7am–7pm
Contact: 972/795-7974
Learn more: pinkcoffee.love
Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures
Nestled in an Argyle neighborhood, this bright yellow farmhouse from the 1800s is ready for coffee lovers old and young. Farmhouse Coffee offers an indoor kids play area, a little library filled with books, as well as regular story times hosted by owner Jim Terry himself. At 11am on Thursdays, you’ll get access to the storytime, a snack and a drink for $3. And they’ve got the classic drinks your kids will go for: homemade lemonade, hot chocolate, and the chocolate milk topped with whipping cream and sprinkles.
On the menu, take a second look at the muffins, burritos, and on weekends, the donuts, too. Once your kids have had their fill, let them explore the gorgeous lawn around farmhouse and play on the crawl on the tractors on display. Plus, it’s right across the street from a park where they can run free and enjoy the playground equipment.
Plan to visit Farmhouse for their seasonal craft events like pumpkin painting for toddlers and Santa appearances. And coming up soon, Farmhouse celebrates its seventh anniversary with a fall festival. Come pumpkin patch, petting zoo, cinnamon rolls and bagels on Saturday, October 5, from 8am–noon.
Location: 1300 Homestead Way, Argyle
Hours: 7am–5pm Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday
Contact: 940/231-6508
Learn more: farmhousecoffeetx.com
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Top image of GEORGE Coffee + Provisions, courtesy of Lauren Kelley
