Union — Restaurant in Dallas

Atmosphere: ⚪️🔵🟤bright, white space with teal and brown accents. Clear support of Pride 🌈and community events, lots of windows to let in natural light

Parking: ⚠️Large parking lot by the church, but closed the day I visited for a memorial service. Street parking available (I found parking on Hood street).

Price transparency: ✅ Prices clearly posted on menu, as well as increased costs for larger sizes

Music: 🎵light pop music in the background, quiet enough to study for my preferences

Outlets: ⚠️ somewhat available, but limited to tables near walls, and not all tables near walls have outlets

Internet: ✅ Guest wifi available with password protection, password on chalkboard on wall behind counter

Temperature: 🤩great in August, posted to be 76 degrees on the thermostat. No jacket needed.

Tea drinks: ✅options for mint matcha, chai, and hot teas, as well as a rotating specialty menu. I got the matcha mint which was more heavily mint than the earthy matcha flavor (happened to be my preference anyway) and very good.

Reusable containers: ✅ Was asked by barista if I was dining in or to-go. Was given glass cup for my dining in option.

Seating: ⚠️ Only about 10 or so seats available on the first level, and upstairs area happened to be closed for an event the day I visited. Outdoor seating is also available (too hot in August).

Other:🎗️Stated that coffee shop is a non-profit in their description, website describes they support local food banks, disaster relief, and kids with...

I won't take off stars because of Quality of service and the drinks are really great, but I just watched the manager kick a guy out who was down on his luck, maybe homeless, he wasn't dirty beyond a reason, and said so other customers could use the table even though there were no other customers and other replaced to sit with the large yard and picnic tables. As far as I know that guy hadn't done anything wrong he had come in after me and sat quietly maybe laughing loudly every once in a while at his phone. It just irks me that a place called Union can't see the picture of being United regardless of any barrier whether it be social, financial, physical, mental or otherwise. If your trying to be unified you don't just throw a person away while they are enjoying themselves, even if they are just drinking water, they are a person enjoying the environment your providing them to feel comfortable. All I ask is that if your claim is your Namesake, you might ease up your heart a little and try to figure out how hard some people might have it, especially during a pandemic, the black plague was also a pandemic, so think about how hard life might be out in the streets. Really that manager should go and take the other guys situation for a few days and see how hard it is. I know because I used to be there. Unify, not Defy People...

One of the places I’ll truly miss when I move to Austin in May 2025. I live in Frisco, and while most of my friends think I’m crazy for regularly driving 30 minutes to Dallas Downtown just to get work done, Union Coffee House has always been worth every mile.

Whether it was school work during grad school, job applications, or personal projects - this has been my go-to spot for focus, comfort, and community. The drinks are consistently great, with unique seasonal options that always surprise me, but what truly sets this place apart is the atmosphere and the people.

The founders are hands-on and often present, stepping in to help during busy hours and making sure everything runs smoothly. Katie is incredibly sweet, and Jordan is always working hard behind the scenes. Every barista I’ve met has been kind, welcoming, and passionate about creating a space where people feel like they belong.

The community vibe here is unmatched. From open mic nights to game nights and movie events, Union Coffee House goes beyond just being a café - it’s a space that brings people together.

Thank you to the entire team for creating such a meaningful space. I’ll continue to share my love for Union Coffee House wherever I go, and every time I return to Dallas, stopping by here...