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Dallas' ultimate local coffee shop to bring indie vibe to Uptown tower

They're the standard bearer for "local coffee place."

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A coffee shop that's been firmly ensconced in East Dallas is expanding to chi-chi Uptown: White Rock Coffee, the local coffee house and roaster, will open a location at the Rosewood Court office tower, where it will serve coffee, pastries, lunches, and treats to tenants and the surrounding community.

According to a release, the shop will open in early fall 2022, at 2101 Cedar Springs Rd. #130, next to the main Rosewood Court lobby.

Rick Perdue, President of Rosewood Property, the owner of the building says that the location's audience of business, local, and international clients as well as neighbors from Uptown will give White Rock Coffee a new kind of exposure.

"White Rock Coffee has quickly become a local Dallas favorite, and we are ecstatic to add it to the other restaurants and offerings at Rosewood Court," Perdue says. "Rosewood Court's outstanding location in the heart of Uptown will be a great opportunity for White Rock Coffee to bring its coffee and treats to a larger audience."

Other restaurants and offerings at the location include healthy restaurant Flower Child and Tipsy Alchemist, the hip cocktail bar.

White Rock Coffee was founded in 2005 by Nancy and Bob Baker, who opened their first location on Memorial Day weekend in a former Church's Chicken at 10105 E. Northwest Hwy. in Lake Highlands. They've since opened a drive-thru in Lakewood, a location in Preston Hollow at 5930D Royal Ln., and also founded a coffee roasting operation called the Brew Lab, where they host informative classes on topics like how to taste coffee.

Later this summer, they're opening a shop in University Park across from SMU at 6715 Hillcrest Ave., in the former Pearl Cup Coffee space.

They've become the benchmark in Dallas for what "local coffee shop" means, as in, every time a chain opens a location, people inevitably say, "I'd rather have had a White Rock Coffee there."

They'll bring that local vibe to Rosewood Court, where their space will feature a variety of seating areas and drinks, both espresso-based and cold brew. They will also serve breakfast, lunch, and dessert, made at their commercial bakery.

"Rosewood Court is a fantastic destination for office tenants and the community alike, and we think it is a great fit for our coffee and culture," the couple says in a statement.

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French bakery-cafe Maman from New York makes chic Plano debut

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Maman has opened a cafe at Legacy East in Plano.

A fast-growing New York bakery-cafe chain has expanded into a new North Texas city: Maman debuted a new location Friday, August 7 at Legacy East in Plano.

The cafe is at 7200 Bishop Rd., Ste. D, where it serves coffee, breakfast, lunch, pastries, and baked goods in a 2,650-square-foot space with seating for 78 indoors and another 34 on an outdoor patio, according to a release.

Plano is the brand's third Dallas-area cafe in about a year, with more on the way.

Founded in New York's Soho in 2014 by partners Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, Maman has grown to about 60 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The company made its Texas debut in November 2025 with a cafe at The Plaza at Preston Center, followed by a Lakewood location that opened earlier this year. Another location is planned at Fields West in Frisco, as well as in Dallas' Casa Linda Center.

Maman Coffee and croissants at Maman.Photo courtesy of Maman

The menu features espresso drinks, tea, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and breakfast and lunch items, plus seasonal offerings and a few Dallas-area exclusives, including:

Magnolia Sweet Tea Fizz: Cold-steeped magnolia bud tea with Topo Chico, Texas wildflower honey syrup, lemon, and mint.
Lone Star Cinnamon Bun: A cinnamon roll topped with vanilla glaze and a signature pastry star.
Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Roll: A pastry swirled with salted caramel, vanilla, and toasted Southern pecans.

Known for its French provincial-inspired interiors, Maman's cafes feature vintage furnishings, wood accents, and the brand's signature blue toile details. The Plano location also offers catering and private event space.

"We're so excited to continue growing in the Dallas area with our newest location in Plano," says co-founder Elisa Marshall in the release. "Legacy East has such an incredible energy and strong sense of community, making it the perfect home for Maman. We can't wait to welcome both longtime guests and new neighbors into the space to enjoy coffee, pastries and meaningful moments together."

Maman New York Lemon meringue tarts from Maman. Photo courtesy of Maman

The company also sells coffee, tea, matcha, merchandise, and its cookbook, Maman: The Cookbook, All Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart, and continues its collaboration with Martha Stewart through limited-time menu items and retail products.

Doors opened at 8 am August 7. To celebrate the opening, the first 100 customers who make a purchase will receive a complimentary tote bag and chocolate chip cookie. From 1-3 pm, the first 50 customers who spend $15 or more can receive a complimentary croissant charm at an on-site charm bar hosted by Charmed Haven.

Regular hours are 7:30 am-6 pm Monday-Friday and 8 am-6 pm Saturday-Sunday, with the kitchen closing daily at 4 pm.

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