Dallas - May 12, 2008

A Latte Fun

Gachet Coffee Lounge & Books

While skimming the literary offerings at your local McCoffeeshop this morning, you wondered if a side of Domino or the latest trashy tabloid would really kick that latte up a notch.

Next time you need a serious culture fix, visit Gachet Coffee Lounge & Books.

Not only does the coffee bar serve European-style sips, but inside there’s a 500-square-foot book boutique stocked with popular glossies — Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s — and hard-to-find choices like City and Metropolis.

The sleek shelves are also lined with tomes on art, fashion, history, and design. Best of all, everything is available for purchase or perusal while downing your cup of joe. Exotic teas (black vanilla ginger, anyone?) and Italian sodas are also on the menu.

Another regular coffee shop?

Nah. This place is clearly a culture club.

Gachet Coffee Lounge & Books, 2336 Victory Park Lane (214-953-1234 or gachetcoffee.com).