Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GoodLifeFamilyMag.com NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016 71 FROGG COFFEE BAR & CREPERIE ‘Cause sometimes you need a crepe, too! And when the craving hits, it’s time to head to Frogg. If the Nutella and Stuff crepe (with foster and caramel sauces, whipped cream, apples and cinnamon) isn’t enough to make you jump in your car, maybe the friendly and knowledgeable baristas will win you over with one of their delicious hot beverage options, topped with beautiful latte art designs. Heartier appetites will appreciate their delicious soups, sandwiches and filling omelet crepes.This place feels like a little slice of European heaven. Located in Allen | froggcoffee.com GLOBAL PEACE FACTORY If you think the name of this place refers to a hippie-dippie alternative to “that other factory”(you know, the one with cheesecake), think again.“Factory”is just for fun, be- cause Global Peace is anything but. A fairly small space with highly customizable drinks, interesting ingredients and super-friendly wait staff are what bring folks back here time and again.We said interesting coffee ingredients, and we meant it: lavender or coconut syrup. Honey. Brown Sugar. There are also plenty of milk alternatives. But what makes Global Peace a standout for us is that it donates a portion of its proceeds to peacework charities. Pretty cool for a place that serves really hot beverages. Located in Frisco | Facebook.com/GlobalPeaceFactory NERDVANA We’re not sure what makes us nerdier: our love of Nerdvana’s borrow-or-buy board gameslibraryorthefactthatwegetsuperexcitedaboutahotbeverageservedinactual coffee mugs. Never mind. Nerdvana gets a big thumbs up. Much of the seating in this wide-open space is community-style—perfect for socializing and playing games— with plentiful outlets for all your electronic devices.Teas and fresh juices round out your beverageselection,andtheTexasToastsaredefinitelyworthatasting.Weswoonedover the Divine Apple Pecan version. Located in Frisco | nerdvanafrisco.com MUDSMITH This is the kind of straightforward coffee joint that makes life wonderfully simple: a few coffees,afewspecialtydrinks,somebeer,alittlewineandkombuchaontap.Dailywraps and sandwiches (a limited selection but all very tasty—served with chips and oddly, a banana—because bananas are awesome) provide something to nosh on while you linger (and you’ll definitely want to linger). The atmosphere is Irish pub meets some- thingfromthesetofHarryPotterwithwarm,darkwoods,oldpaintingsandtaxidermied animals. Our only complaint is that folks like it so much here, they tend to set up camp at the small tables rather than grab-and-go, so if you’ve got work to do (free Wi-Fi), be suretoarriveearlyintheday.Therearealsoseatsatthebarandonthesmallfrontpatio. Locations in Dallas (Lower Greenville) and FortWorth | mudsmithcoffee.com CUBAN DULCERIA INTERNATIONAL BAKERY Tucked away in a sleepy (read: tired) shopping center in Carrollton just off George Bush lies this tiny treasure, operated by the lovely Vazquez sisters. (Their parents opened the bakery back in 1979.) It’s the kind of place that you try once, then hesitate telling your friends about it because basically you’re selfish, and you want the mind-blowing café con leches, cortaditos (espresso, steamed milk, foam, sugar) and freshly-baked Cuban pastries all to yourself.We don’t blame you.With just a few tables inside and out, you’d better be prepared to wait, but while you do, enjoy the black-and-white family photos of days-gone-by in Cuba. Do. Not. Miss. The sandwiches, particularly the Media Noche, stacked with meat and pickles and pressed onto freshly baked Cuban bread. Two locations in Carrollton | cubanbakerydfw.com FOURTEEN EIGHTEEN COFFEEHOUSE Brick walls and a pressed tin ceiling give Fourteen Eighteen the big city urban vibe that manyofuscraveinDFW,especiallyinthe‘burbs,butreally,it’saboutthecoffee.Andthe comfycouches.Oh,andthepastries!Ifyou’recravingsweets,there’sagenerousselection of sumptuous pies from Emporium, flaky pastries, muffins and scones to pair with your double espresso or cappuccino, made with beans roasted by Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters. All-natural fruit smoothies and frappes are a nice alternative, and the non-rushed at- mosphere means you can while away here on a Saturday morning, book in hand, feeling somehow transported. Or, bring a date later that night to share dessert. Located in Plano fourteeneighteencoffeehouse.com I JAVA & CHAI Looking for an off-the-beaten path hangout serving good coffee (including a delicious Turkish option), a plethora of hot and cold teas and tons of bubble tea options? This is yournewgo-to.Andwe’renotjusttalkingbubbletea—therearepoppingbubbles,tap- ioca pearls, jelly—if you enjoy a certain amount of chewable-ness in your beverage, they’ve got you covered. Also nice are the unique pastries, including baklava, pretzels, cakes, macarons and za'atar pie—not really a traditional pie but a savory snack made withMiddleEasternspicesandsesameseedsonpocketlesspitabread.Popularwithstu- dents doing homework, this family-run biz even offers them a 15% discount with ID. It’s even open until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, a rare and welcome find in Plano. Located in Plano | ijavaandchai.com SNUG ON THE SQUARE Snug is like a hug, tucked into a square. Does that make sense? Maybe it will when we tell you Snug offers delicious hand-crafted coffee beverages and ginormous portions of omelets, breakfast sandwiches, hearty soups, sandwich melts and salads—and both breakfastandlunchareofferedeveryday,allday.IfyouliveinMcKinney,you’relucky— you can just stumble into the square for a Snug brunch any ole time you like (up until 3 pmonSaturdays).Therestofuswillmakeourvisitaminidaytrip,firstfillingupatSnug, thenburningoffthosecalorieswithafewstrollsaroundthecourthousesquare,stopping in at all those cute, independently-owned shops. Waits can be long, especially on the weekends, but it’s worth it. Located in McKinney | snugonthesquare.com CORNER MARKET This beloved neighborhood staple on Greenville Avenue offers fantastic coffee, delicious pastries and housemade breakfast and lunch items. A few additional bonuses: it’s con- nectedononesidetoagluten-freebakeryandontheothertoadarlingflower/giftshop offering reasonably-priced, hand-tied bouquets. With cute, local M-street names for a varietyofhotandcoldsandwichesandadelicaseofnicelypresentedcoldsalads,there’s something here for everyone—whether you’re looking for a place to roost/work, take- out or catering. Bread is baked daily from Empire Bakery, meats are preservative free, veggies and herbs are from the rooftop garden, and even the eggs are from the Corner Market’s very own chicken coop. Don’t miss the mile-high huevos rancheros and Belgian waffles on weekends. Located in Dallas | cornermarketdallas.com