Best coffee shops in DFW for actually getting work done (not just Instagram)

I work remote and I've done laptop sessions at every coffee shop in the metroplex. Here's the real list for people who need to be productive.

Best for working:

Houndstooth Coffee (multiple, best at 1900 N Henderson Ave) — Fast wifi, good outlets, great drip coffee. Not too loud. The gold standard for remote work.
Weekend Coffee (Oak Cliff, 602 W Davis St) — Quiet Bishop Arts side street. Good pastries. Wifi is fast.
Cultivar Coffee (East Dallas, 1700 Exposition Ave) — Fair Trade focus. Spacious. Never feels crowded.
Murray Street Coffee (Deep Ellum, 103 Murray St) — Best if you need energy. Espresso is excellent. Can get loud on weekends.
Avoca Coffee (Fort Worth, 1311 W Magnolia Ave) — If you're on the FW side. Beautiful space, serious coffee.

Best coffee (forget the work):

Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters (Bishop Arts) — Single-origin pour-overs. These people are serious about beans.
Noble Coyote Coffee (Oak Cliff) — Direct trade, roast in-house. The Ethiopian is otherworldly.
Ascension (Design District) — Best espresso in Dallas.

Avoid for work: Any coffee shop in Uptown on a Saturday. Too loud, too crowded, wifi dies.

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