Opening Bell Coffee

Coffee shop · Cedars

Opening Bell Coffee

Coffee shop · Cedars

1409 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

Highlights

This cozy hangout serves up delicious breakfast tacos, artisan sandwiches, and craft coffee in a charming space that buzzes with live music and local art.

1409 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 Get directions

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$1–10 · Menu

@eater

"If live music and a strong cup of coffee is the combination that does it for you, this is the spot. This underground (literally, it’s in a basement) coffee shop has a ‘90s college hangout vibe that’s eclectic and maximalist. And all sorts of local singer/songwriters perform here." - Courtney E. Smith

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@eater

"This basement-level coffee shop is a cozy spot any time, but it really comes to life in the evenings, when the soft lights glow, and acoustic performances by singer/songwriters sometimes take to the stage. Working after hours here is a treat when it serves either caffeinated options or beers and wines with light bites." - Courtney E. Smith

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@goop

"Every town needs an arty coffee shop with open mic night and free Wi-Fi—with eclectic décor, oversize couches, and great coffee, Opening Bell is straight out of central casting. While the extremely full entertainment calendar makes this more of a daytime study location, there are plenty of tables, so you can find a seat even late in the afternoon. You'll also find all the requisite snacks and drinks, including a long tea menu, doughnuts, and a weirdly good breakfast taco."

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Leslie Evanoff

Google

Best coffee shop in Dallas! Super hip and cozy environment. The open mic night attracts tons of amazingly talented local musicians! Great spot to hang out on your laptop or to chill with friends. When you finish loading up on caffine, check out the wine and beer list! The food and snack selection is also worth trying! Not many coffee shops in town stay open as late.

Hannah (莫恩妍)

Google

Note: Reviewing as a coffee shop, not live music venue. If coming for coffee shop, note that during live music events there is sometimes a charge (not sure if it’s every time, but when I was there it was $15 to stay once the live music started, I wasn’t there for the show, so I had to leave). I love the ambience and decor style here and the drink menu has a lot of options. Comfortable seating options for relaxing, reading, studying, hanging out. I like that they stay open late, although I was bummed when I had to either pay a cover charge or leave once the live music started (I had arrived before that and ordered my drink without being told that I’d have to pay or leave shortly, so I was already seated with my drink and book and all, and then when the music started someone came and said I either needed to pay for the music or leave). One reason I like the location is that it’s easy walking distance from the DART station (Cedars station, red & blue lines).

Gabriel Burns

Google

Wow. This place is spectacular. Food is spectacular, drinks are phenomenal, staff is so gotdang rad! 🥰 Oh man, Samson hooked me up, cool people that guy. Legit, high key recommend Opening Bell! The atmosphere btw? Cozy, cool, and calm. 💜💜💜

Chris P.

Google

I’ve been coming here for well over 10 years. The pandemic was hard on them but they survived! Lord knows how. They are building back up with live music (singer songwriter style mic nights), great coffee, tea, beer and wine and breakfast and soups a sandwiches. All yummy! Go support this local treasure in the basement of the building. Enter from the street between the lofts and the Canvas hotel.

Pierre Restel

Google

I live in Plano and don't usually venture down to that part of DFW but, boy, am I glad I did! This place is amazing! Great vibe! Very artsy. Good food, great service, friendly staff. Also, they have live music, which gives this place even more warmth. I can highly recommend Opening Bell. You will not be sorry!

Bunky Hunt

Google

Always love to support local indie coffee shops while I'm traveling, but this one is not worth it. I was originally excited, as it looks like they support the music scene, but the service is soo bad. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and latte, and after watching the two young workers catch the oven on fire, and give their friends free food for over 20 minutes, I had to bail. Hope the owners can get some slightly more competent help, seems like a great space.

222 mav

Google

I have come here a few times now and their coffee is always good. This time will be about my 4th time coming and this time I’m getting kolaches. I got jalapeño and cheese kolaches for me And sausage and cheese for the security guard at my church. The atmosphere of the place is so cute and cozy. It reminds me of some coffee shops from San Antonio. This coffee place is definitely a go to. Not to mention, it’s within an apartment building, which is also next door to an Uber market. Such a cute, homey feel! 🙏🏻😇🫶🏻

Melisa Santiago

Google

I loved it!!!! I went looking for a coffee spot. I ALWAYS read reviews. I definitely found a place I want to go repeatedly. I didn’t get her name but, she was really helpful and super welcoming. Parking is a little tricky.