Dallas - December 27, 2005

Best of 2005: Just Say Joe

Gachet Coffee Lounge

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.

Originally published 6/1/05

You’ve had your fill of early morning coffeehouse know-it-alls.

Those self-proclaimed java experts hollering orders for double-soy-hazelnut-something-or-other lattes with extra shots of this and that are enough to make you want to run straight back to bed. (As if that wasn’t on your mind already.)

Gachet Coffee Lounge keeps you safely insulated from such holder-forthers. The loft-like drinkery serves European-style coffee drinks with to-die-for espresso shots. (As well as American faves like drip coffee, Americano, and cafe latte, but with an international twist.) And don’t pass up the fresh-baked coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, and muffins.

But the real draw? You can call ahead anytime 7 to 10 a.m. and schedule a painless curbside pickup. Just tell them your order and the type of car you’re driving, and they’ll hand it off to you. Pronto. A great way to wake up and smell the coffee.

Without having to endure the coffee klatch.

Gachet Coffee Lounge, 1804 Greenville Avenue, Lower Greenville (214-887-8095 or gachetcoffee.com).

Still hungry? Here are a few other tasty bits from 2005:

Off the Hook
Out of a Flower

Sweet Tart
Tart’s Cupcake Bar

In the Mix
Fuse Opens