Saturday afternoon... nothin really happening...perfect day to sit reading in a cafe reflecting on the important things in life...like why my bank account always looks like some greedy elf snuck in and took all my money ($40 at CVS? Really?). Don't know why I went down through Deep Ellum that day, maybe to get off the beaten path, but I got sort of turned around down there looking for a way back to Main St. and what do you know?! Murray Street Coffee! And conveniently a parking spot right outside! (Sidenote: It's all about the good parking spot down there...a good night becomes a great one if you can find a spot that doesnt involve a five block haul.)
First off, I'm a huge fan of the indie coffee shop. They tend to always the attract the type of people I like being surrounded by....creative types, people with stories. And typical of an indie coffee shop, the people watching here was great. I like to call my people watching staring because thats really what it is. [Inner dialogue: Oops, I caught your eye. Back to my book and...oops I caught it again. Don't be alarmed I just want to know what you're all about, I find you interesting...look I'm smiling...oh you're leaving. Fine. Godspeed!]
So anyways, I fell in love with this place right away. The vibe is great, couches for lounging, art books to browse through, work spaces, an upstairs loft area, definitely intimate enough for a private conversation but you aren't closed off to the world if it's just little ole you. Good mix of music playing.
Also, I love how welcoming this place is. You see neighborhood peeps in and out grabbing coffee and chitchatting with the owners, you know they know and love it there. At the same time someone like me, not a Deep Ellum resident, can pop in, spend an afternoon there, and leave feeling all warm and fuzzy like you just hung out in your living room with your new friends. You aren't really bothered by anyone unless you want to be. So I sat, had one latte, then went back for another since it was so delish. Due to my caffeinne buzz I didn't make it that far into my book BUT...I did end up conversating with a man who did a juggling act and rode away on a bike way too small for him. Amusing!
First off, I'm a huge fan of the indie coffee shop. They tend to always the attract the type of people I like being surrounded by....creative types, people with stories. And typical of an indie coffee shop, the people watching here was great. I like to call my people watching staring because thats really what it is. [Inner dialogue: Oops, I caught your eye. Back to my book and...oops I caught it again. Don't be alarmed I just want to know what you're all about, I find you interesting...look I'm smiling...oh you're leaving. Fine. Godspeed!]
So anyways, I fell in love with this place right away. The vibe is great, couches for lounging, art books to browse through, work spaces, an upstairs loft area, definitely intimate enough for a private conversation but you aren't closed off to the world if it's just little ole you. Good mix of music playing.
Also, I love how welcoming this place is. You see neighborhood peeps in and out grabbing coffee and chitchatting with the owners, you know they know and love it there. At the same time someone like me, not a Deep Ellum resident, can pop in, spend an afternoon there, and leave feeling all warm and fuzzy like you just hung out in your living room with your new friends. You aren't really bothered by anyone unless you want to be. So I sat, had one latte, then went back for another since it was so delish. Due to my caffeinne buzz I didn't make it that far into my book BUT...I did end up conversating with a man who did a juggling act and rode away on a bike way too small for him. Amusing!
Perk: Ummm, pretty much everything. Didn't get a chance to chat with the owners but i've seen them around Dallas and they seem like cool peoples. I liked their cafe grub menu...the tomato/mozz/pesto sandwich was yum! I hear they have djs and local bands perform there occasionally but I havent been for that.
Whether you are stopping by to grab a great cup of jo for the road or planning to stay for the evening it's a great cafe with not a hint of Starbucks in the air.
Murray Street Coffee
103 Murray St @Main
Murray Street Coffee
103 Murray St @Main
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