Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Arlington

"This spot has been around forever, and every square inch looks like it’s ready for a close up. The white exterior is covered in green vines, and the interiors feature exposed brick, antique doors and windows, Chinese Chippendale chairs, and mix-matched tables. Every nook and cranny of this Dallas institution is Instagram ready."

"Best Dallas Brunch ForAmazing Classics, Gorgeous Atmosphere, & Mimosas. This is probably my go-to brunch on this list and the place I take people most!. The atmosphere is amazing and the location is giant."

"Felipe Armenta’s restaurant on the Trailhead in Clearfork has dazzled food critics both locally and state-wide. But the best feature of the third in Armenta’s chain of four eateries is the wide open outdoor space. Three fire pits and a plethora of large standing heaters combine on the huge ground-level patio to ensure relative comfort almost any day of the year."

"If you are a brunch person, you’ll have to head over to Press Cafe and try these waffles. Almost a combination of breakfast and dessert, you get the best of both worlds."

"This shop is determined to bring the slow and easy coffee culture of Europe stateside. With three locations in Grapevine, Southlake and Downtown Fort Worth, coffee lovers feel the pull to sit and stay a while. Owner David Clarke fell in love with espresso at 18 after hitchhiking to Rome from the Netherlands."

"This bright coffee shop with floor-to-ceiling windows is great for when you want to work. Great coffee and good food will make this one your favorite spots. Address: 500 W 7th St. Suite 140"

"Hours: 6:30am-9pm Weekdays, until 10am Saturday & 8pm Sunday. Atmosphere: Cozy, Darker, Quiet, Comfortable. Seating / Plugs: Mostly small tables, iffy on the plugs sometimes"

"In the U.S., crepes are frequently considered to be too fancy for a casual setting, but in France, they’re an incredibly common street food. Whisk Crepes Cafe sort of blends those two notions, offering up fast service in a chic atmosphere. Fill your thin pancake with savory (egg, cheese, BBQ pork) options or sweet (Nutella, banana, cinnamon apples) and feel totally bourgeois without breaking the bank."

"The crepes here are phenomenal, from the savory to sweet options (we favor the Normandy with plenty of cheese and onion). The owner also gives meals away to Nutella crepe-lovers and the service industry.Good to Go: Whisk Crêpes Are Good In Many Ways"

"Swiss Pastry Shop's old school vibes makes it the perfect spot to enjoy a classic breakfast. There's a reason why this place fills up with regulars; they serve classic egg-and-pancake dishes along with omelets filled with meat and cheese. Any dish that uses their homemade breads like the French Toast or biscuits and gravy will give your morning a great start."

"SWISS PASTRY ARE AT THE TOP OF MY LIST,THEIR CUPCAKES MELT IN YOUR MOUTH I'VE BEEN A CUSTOMER SINCE 2004. WHEN I FIRST HAD A TASTE OF SWISS PASTRY…"

"If you’re a dessert-first kind of person, then this is your place for cupcakes, cookies, confections, pies, and more. The café has paninis, wraps, pasta, and comfort food like meatloaf to go with that sugar rush."

"Found on the lower level of the Hulen Mall, Society Coffee offers a simple menu of Americanos, cappuccinos, cortados and the like. There's also nitro cold brew and kombucha on tap."

"Texas Museum-Automotive History was founded in the year 1984 which educates the visitors about the history of the automobile and the relation between racing and commercial car developments from the years 1901 – 1984."

"Any fan of Spanish art will revel in the collections housed at the Meadows Museum, where one of the world’s largest displays of Spanish art is on exhibition. Besides perusing Picasso, visitors can sit for drawing lessons, catch an afternoon gallery talk, or even submit applications for prestigious art awards, like the Moss / Chumley Texas Artist Award. The Museum also offers free public tours on Sundays at 2 pm, so there are plenty of times to connect and explore."

"From the tree-lined boulevard to the pretty buildings, the Dallas campus is too cool for school — almost. Go back to class for the sake of Instagram."

"Dallas Museum of Art showcases its visitors with a comprehensive display of numerous artworks that spans years of history. Next, this establishment has well-lit premises and ventilated hallways, making the venue comfortable and suitable for photography. Also, this art facility has 24,000 works of art that are aged 5000 years of age."

"Inside the Dallas Museum of Art, you can enjoy wall-to-wall amusement with more than 24,000 works of art from different cultures and time periods. Trade in the midday Dallas sun to view some breathtaking art on display. The museum also hosts a variety of classes, workshops, and activities for kids."

"One of the city’s most celebrated centers of art appreciation, the Dallas Museum of Art is a cultural powerhouse where artists from around the globe and through the centuries are on display free of charge. Exhibits are a must-see: More than just 007 fans will appreciate the “Shaken."

"The 6th Floor Museumbeautifully recounts the people and events surrounding that day from the very same building and floor where the assassin fired his fatal shots. Where Dinner Usually Means Barbecue"

"If you visit the The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository, you can purchase a narrated cellphone walking tour of the plaza. Plan to stay:Less than 1 hour"

"The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth focuses on post-WWII art, with a large permanent collection of 2,600 modern and contemporary pieces in a variety of media. Some of the more famous names represented are Anselm Kiefer, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, and Andy Warhol. Designed by Tadao Ando, this unique complex with its five pavilions of concrete and glass was built in 2002 and overlooks a one-and-a-half-acre reflecting pond around which is a sculpture garden and terrace."

"The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's building was designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando in 2002. Massive two-dimensional walls of architectural concrete show off the Modern's basic structure and 44-foot-high transparent walls of glass framed in metal surround the concrete envelope. The desire to use disseminated and mirrored natural light within the gallery spaces was a major influence on the building's design."

"This modern art museum originally opened in 1892, but its newest building in the Cultural District was built in 2002. The collection has all sorts of post-World War II art, ranging from paintings by Jackson Pollock to sculpture by KAWS. All major, international movements are included such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Neo-Expressionism."