Elevated Coffee & Tea — Restaurant in Richardson

We walked into Elevated Coffee and Tea in Richardson right after they opened, excited to try something new. As we stood to the side looking at the menu, the manager (whose name, ironically, is Happy) gave us a nasty look like we were bothering her.

We ordered two hot Vietnamese coffees with crème brûlée, which came out to about $18 total. When we got the drinks, both cups were only half full. When we politely asked Happy why, she said “that’s how they are everywhere” with a lot of attitude. I had no idea that was the case, and if they’re going to serve a 5oz drink in a cup much larger than that, she should have mentioned it while we were ordering.

I asked if we could switch to different drinks, and she said yes and told us to throw the old ones away. I thought that was wasteful, so I set them aside to give to someone since there was nothing wrong with them. While we were waiting for the new drinks, Happy came over and threw them away herself without even asking.

When I got the remake, I specifically asked for no cinnamon because I’m allergic. The drink still had cinnamon in it. Thankfully, the blonde barista who’s always been kind and professional every time I’ve visited quickly remade it correctly.

When I told Happy not to give me attitude with my drink next time, she started yelling at me, saying “what attitude, I’m not giving any attitude.” I explained that I’ve been coming every day this past week because the other ladies there are amazing and make the experience great. Happy then said, “well guess what, you don’t need to come back.”

I requested a refund because I didn’t want to argue with a rude manager at 8 a.m. Everyone else at this shop has been wonderful, but Happy completely ruined the experience. She’s the opposite of her name, and as long as she’s there, I won’t...

How many matchas do I have to drink before I can buy a Labubu???? Haha. Jk. I felt so performative coming inside to order a matcha.

Jokes aside, everything was pleasant. The cashier/clerk was sweet & sincere. Person that made my drink was quick and also friendly.

I ordered the Ube matcha that was on the drink menu & the blueberry danish.

This was my 2nd time trying matcha and this time I enjoyed it A LOT more than the first. The foam on top was so smooth and somewhat creamy. Don’t know what to compare it to, but I get the hype as to why people have followed “the trend”. 8/10

Now… for the highlight… I am a SLU- sucker for a good danish and this… was a solid 9/10. Whoever made it, I hope you get all the green lights on your way to work, cold side every time you flip your pillow and may your pockets always be full bc it was so good.

Danish had a buttery & flakey outside, that provided a nice crunch with every bite. Creamy middle with tasty(and fresh) blueberries. I will use this danish as an excuse to go back and try another matcha flavor.

The only negative was that the price point is not it. I assume it’s the area. It’s by the State Farm HQ building and there’s an apartment complex around the corner. Bc man… $7 for a drink and another $6 for the delicious danish?!?? Do what you want with your free will. I will be back but I’m not...

A Hidden Gem in Richardson!

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting this local coffee shop, and I can honestly say it was one of the best coffee experiences I’ve ever had. I ordered the cold brew with crème brûlée foam, and WOW — it was next level. Smooth, bold, and topped with that rich, sweet foam that perfectly balanced the drink. Hands down the best cold brew I’ve ever had.

Big shoutout to Rani, my barista, who was incredibly kind and clearly passionate about her craft. She made the experience feel personal and welcoming — the kind of service that makes you want to come back again and again.

It’s places like this that remind me why supporting small businesses matters. You get quality, care, and a sense of community you just don’t find at the big chains. If you’re in the area, don’t sleep on this spot — and definitely...