Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Grand Prairie

"Bread Winners is the perfect combination of upscale dining and casual, friendly atmosphere. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and our famous weekend brunch. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 214-754-4940"

"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."

"At Buon Giorno, the craft coffee is inspired by Italian tradition. That’s why several varieties of espresso are roasted in house. Buon Giorno hopes to entice visitors to linger over a “slow” cup of coffee."

"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"

"Decorations and vibe were just a bit kitschy and felt more like a place to grab and go than a place to chat for a while."

"The Whisk Crêpes Café is a delightful and deliciously authentic cubby hole of a creperie in Oak Cliff's trendy new Sylvan Thirty development that has been winning the hearts of Francophiles and crepe-lovers alike with its eclectic lineup of sweet and savory crepes. The brainchild of Parisian-born Julien Eelsen, the charming spot offers a variety of delicious breakfast options from sweet crepes filled with house-made caramel, Nutella, and bananas to savory buckwheat galettes stuffed with eggs, cheese, and a choice of meat. A blackboard showcases daily specials, and it can all be washed down with freshly squeezed juice, house-roasted espresso, and homemade hot chocolate."

"This cubby-hole of a creperie nestled in Oak Cliff's trendy new Sylvan Thirty development has been winning the hearts of area Francophiles with its eclectic lineup of sweet and savory crêpes. The operation is the brainchild of Parisian born Julien Eelsen, whose family has a background in restaurants and hotels in Normandy–so it's safe to say he knows what he's doing when it comes to making those wafer-thin discs of goodness. For breakfast, the options run from savory buckwheat galettes stuffed with eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat to sweet crêpes (made with white wheat flour) loaded with everything from house-made caramel to Nutella and bananas."

"This cubby-hole of a creperie nestled in Oak Cliff's trendy new Sylvan Thirty development has been winning the hearts of area Francophiles with its eclectic lineup of sweet and savory crepes. Savory combinations include ham and cheese as well as smoked brisket with barbecue cream. However it's the selection of sweet crepes that will stop you in your tracks– lemon curd with strawberries; poached pear with house-made caramel; and roasted pineapple with ginger, ice cream and whipped cream."

"Start your morning with a bold cup of coffee from Ascension Coffee, one of Dallas’ favorite local coffee roasters. There are three central locations, each offering a menu of farm-to-table breakfast and lunch options. After getting properly caffeinated, set out for Klyde Warren Park to see where Dallas converges. Bridging the downtown Arts District with the bustling Uptown neighborhood (the park is literally built on top of a highway), this thoughtfully appointed park is an urban design marvel and a great place to really feel the heartbeat of the city."

"Since 2011, Oak Lawn Coffee has been serving the greater Dallas area with its well-crafted brews. Each espresso, coffee and decadent pastry is created with the utmost patience and care, in order to serve only the best to customers. To give thanks to the community that has helped shaped the coffee shop into what it is today, 10% of the day-to-day profits are given back to non-profit organizations and other community-building programs."

"Showcasing the history of the Fort Worth Stockyards, the Stockyards Museum is a collection of artifacts, photos, and exhibits that document the region’s Native American connections, the Chisholm Trail, livestock market and Swift and Armour Packing plants. Located inside of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building, this is where you can really experience why Fort Worth is known as Cowtown. Plan a day just for the museum, wandering the historic area and grabbing some barbecue."

"Get a history lesson at the Stockyards Museum, walk among the greats at the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, ride a bull and shop at Stockyards Station. You can even take a ride on a horse of your own at the Stockyards Stables or watch a real rodeo every Friday and Saturday night at the Stockyards Championship Rodeo."

"National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum is the only museum in the world that honors and celebrates women who helped shape the American West. The museum is located in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District in the Will Roger’s Memorial Complex. The property includes permanent and traveling exhibits, two theaters, a research library, archives and gift shop."

"National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame displays the honoring of women of the American West. It appreciates and celebrates women who exemplify resilience and independence. They also embody the ideals and spirit of a woman who is self-reliant."

"What better way is there to get a glimpse into the heritage of Texas than through a living history museum like the Log Cabin Village?. The village is made up of six log cabins, each wonderfully restored to near perfection, that are from the mid-1800s. The Log Cabin Village was the clever idea of the Tarrant County Historical Society and the Pioneer Heritage Committee, who wanted to create it after they discovered that log cabins were slowly disappearing throughout the state."

"As a slice of hill country in North Texas, Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve has plenty of options for great hiking (as featured in D Magazine) among its 600 acres of natural habitat. The best of these may be Escarpment Trail, a beautiful 2.5-mile roundtrip hike that ends at Cattail Pond. On this moderate trail, you’ll see native trees, grasses and wildflowers."

"You've heard the saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Well, before this 120-acre nature preserve and environmental education center opened in 2008, the area was home to the largest illegal dumping site in the state. Nowadays, the center (located ten miles south of downtown) serves as a gateway to the 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in North America. The area is home to a variety of wildlife and over sixty species of birds which can be viewed along five miles of hiking trails that meander through forests, Blackland prairies and thriving wetlands."

"Trinity Audubon Nature Center lit up at night|© Jeremy Woodhouse / Courtesy of Trinity River Audubon Center. Opened in 2008 along the banks of the Trinity River, this center is at the entry of the 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest. The Trinity River Audubon Center offers each of its visitors a chance to discover miles of trails that feature local birds, vegetation, and wildlife and features public programs like guided hikes, bird watching classes, and the chance to learn more about the four breeds of owls that are native to Dallas."

"Go au naturel at this haven for hikes, forest and prairie land, bird-watching, and the perfect Insta shot. The center itself is also a structural beauty for your background."

"Besides the Texas Boardwalk, an outdoor living classroom with whispering tubes, hollow logs, and interactive question boards for kids, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden has 16 exhibits and gardens that are filled with cherry trees, roses, oak trees, sculptures, streams, fountains and more. The indoor garden area, which is near the entrance, has tropical plants and flowers that bloom almost year round. Be sure to buy fish food at the front desk before you make your way to the highlight of the Botanic Garden—The Japanese Garden."

"As the oldest major botanic garden in Texas, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a must-visit for romantic, floral photography. The gazebos in the Fuller Garden and Rose Garden are gorgeous spots for photo ops. Bringing a little one with you as you search out Forth Worth photography locations?"

"I can’t speak for every kid but my three girls love the Botanic Gardens. We can spend hours walking through the beautiful gardens. For many visitors the Japanese garden is a highlight."

"Fujiyama Sushi & Yakitori Bar is a hidden gem inside the city of Dallas. Not many people know about it, but for those who do, knows that this place serves some of the best quality sushi for the price. It has many loyal followers who come here all the time and rave about just how good this spot really is."

"Ai Sushi Sake Grill which was established in 2013, offers up a wide range of Asian cuisines for you to choose from. For instance, their name might have the word sushi in it, but they are much more than a sushi spot. In fact, you can find them serving a wide range of foods like Sushi, Steaks, Pork Chops, Rice, Noodles and more."