A new coffee shop from an acclaimed name in the Dallas coffee world has opened in Dallas' Design District: Called Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey, it's at 141 Manufacturing St. #110, and it's from Mike Mettendorf, whose prior java ventures include State Street Coffee in Uptown Dallas, La Reunion in Bishop Arts, and Parterre, which he opened in downtown in November 2021.
Triumphs comes with a twist: It's a combination coffee shop and whiskey bar, open early for coffee service, then functioning as a whiskey bar at night. The coffee shop opened quietly in December, and the whiskey bar is slated to open in February.
Their coffee is sourced from local roaster Noble Coyote Roasters, as is the case for his other shops, and they also have a guest program where they showcase a local roaster.
Most of their coffee is single origin, and their syrups are made in-house from scratch. There is no extra charge for choice of syrup; current favorites are "pumpkin bullshit," "gingerbread latte," and "bourbon pecan."
They serve food from local artisanal vendors including pastries from La Casita Bakeshop and bagels from Starship Bagel. In the coming weeks, they'll add breakfast sandwiches and salads prepared on-site.
Once the whiskey bar is open, they'll introduce an evening menu to pair with whiskeys, scotch, and bourbons, which they hope will serve as a destination for spirits lovers who want to try new things. It'll also incorporate a cigar bar.
The interior includes cozy leather couches.Triumphs Coffee
Mettendorf has a knack for settling in emerging neighborhoods, and the Design District is no exception. Triumphs is in a recently re-built complex that includes the headquarters of Alto and is slowly filling up with other corporate offices.
It's an old space and they've highlighted original features such as a loading dock, original steel work, and ceiling with a skylight. The space feels industrial but warm, with cozy leather couches and an inviting brown banquette that runs along the wall.
They also have a 1966 Benelli motorcycle displayed between the seating area and the whiskey bar, acquired from its first and only owner. They plan to work on the bike at the shop, adding to the 1950’s rock-n-roll kind of feel of the whole space.
"We create each shop to be reflective and reverent to the neighborhood," Mettendorf says. "This is the reason why they all operate independently and under different brands."
"I spend all my days running around the four shops, and it’s a wonderful life because it’s all the places where I want to be at," he says.
