Found the best coffee in Plano yet? Coffee del Rey

🎨I’d seen the rave reviews and finally, on a whim, dropped by the long-awaited Coffee del Rey! Key takeaways • The owner roasts beans every Monday and Thursday. • Fresh beans give off a sweet, almost corn-like aroma. • Mario (the owner) explained why a burr grinder beats a blade grinder—more even grounds. • Bags don’t list the roast level; most are medium, while the espresso blend is dark. • You can sniff the different single-origins, but I still can’t pick up those “berry notes.” • The barista disowned the latte art in my photo—so consider him exposed. 😂 • I ordered the Del Rey Latte; skip it if you’re not into cinnamon. 🖼️Optional deep-dive When we walked in, the usual barista wasn’t there—just Mario (his dad) and a family friend. Realizing we were first-timers, Mario gave us a full tour of the roastery. To guarantee freshness, they roast on Mondays and Thursdays and stamp the date on every bag. During the tour he broke down each bean’s origin, local water sources, and even how they sanitize the beans. 🪜He also vets farms for ethical labor practices. Some origins, he said, exploit workers, so he sources from places that support local schools and community health. Mario can rattle off the backstory of every bean like a seasoned storyteller. At the end, he apologized for “talking our ears off”—but that passion is exactly why this place deserves a spotlight. #PlanoEats #DallasCoffee #DFWCoffee