Very nice coffee place with live entertainment at times. I enjoyed their Chai latte but they have sweets as well. I suggest this for first dates and just getting away by yourself. Easy to find as its opposite of the Canvas Hotel. ENJOY!

One of my favorite coffee shops! The building its in is absolutely gorgeous!! Love all the art! The employees were great. The iced vanilla orange chai was absolutely heavenly! Lots of fun, unique coffee served here. Also love the variety of snacks/pastries. They have healthy options available as well which is nice.

I was downtown and feeling a bit peckish so I went into Opening Bell Coffee hoping for a scone or something. I ended up having lunch here instead. By 12:45 when I arrived, the lunch crowd had already cleared out. I had the ham and turkey sandwich on toasted wheat. The sandwich had bread and butter pickles on it so that scores highly in my book. The made-to-order sandwich was $9 which is a little pricey. I wish that I were not pressed for time as I would like to sample one of their specialty coffee drinks. I will have to return another time I find myself downtown. I noticed a little stage set up in the corner so I can only assume they have live music here or perhaps a poetry slam. Curiouser and curiouser...alas, look at the time. Someone check out Opening Bells music events and review it, please.

Been here a couple times and really enjoyed the live music and Ambience! Low key excellent

Very cool spot to lounge around, drink and jam out to some live music. I went at night when their was live sound going, which is great. Had wine & tried their Irish coffee. Definitely a must try if youre into that environment. I went during the day but no live music. Not sure if it was timing or they only play at night. But yeah, i suggest popping in at night

Disappointing... arrived 12:20 pm. Informed that they are out of breakfast foods...no eggs, sausage, bacon, So we ordered a turkey sandwich. Then they said also could not provide lunch. We were offered cake or muffins. So we ordered a muffin. Mistake. Ordered a Frappuccino type coffee. It was primarily icee ice.We should have left when we were told they couldnt serve us any prepared foods. Giving two stars only because the space is interesting. Bring your own food and drinks.

My wife and I came here for our first time this evening for a light dinner and a concert. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Environment was very good to just hang out, relax and have a great time. Well definitely be back.

Best cup of chi tea i ever drank. Its was Much better than Starbucks. Really cool place to check out even if your not a coffee drinker.

My sister Deon Q (@IAMDEONQ) was performing at The Opening Bell. The Atmosphere and The People were always phenomenal. Her performance was stupendous!

The vibe was really nice and a beautiful aesthetic with love music . I enjoyed my croissant sandwich and my iced vanilla Chai. It was a wonderful self care moment away from the kids.

Maple pecan roast drip coffee, iced coffee, Paris black tea, jalapeno + cheddar kolache, bacon quiche, avo toast, crossiant breakfast sandwich-- all comforting and very Texan (lots of bread lots of cheese lots of everything). Very worth the visit :-)

Love this place. It’s real lowkey and they have live music. It also sets the atmosphere if you need to study.

Great place to get a cup of coffee. It wasnt crowded when I went, but I imagine seating would be tough to find if it were. Not a large amount of tables, but very comfortable relaxing coffee shop. Coffee quality seemed better than average.

Very cozy and good service! Vanilla Chai latte was also great!

Delicious breakfast from a coffee shop! And the coffee was pretty good too! Service was friendly and prompt, and the decor and atmosphere was awesome! Discount too for staying at the Canvas Hotel next door! Best Kolache Ive ever had! They sell beer and have love music as well!

This is a relaxed coffee shop to eat, hangout or study. Opening Bell Coffee has free WI-FI and free parking is available in the Retail Parking Lot. My first time was on a Saturday evening and it was a great experience. There was live music and the singers were very talented. My second time here was on a Sunday and I spent my time here working on my laptop. Tuesday’s is open-mic night. A hidden gem in my opinion.

First time here last weekend, and I thought this coffee shop was so nice and had great choices on the menu.

One of my favorite places to work in Dallas. The sandwiches are the best coffeeshop sandwiches I have ever had. Croissants are always fresh. Love the local vendor support and history of supporting local musicians. Great place for writers and students( I wrote so many papers here) Service is always great it is small so expect to wait.

Great ambiance. Yummy Frappuccino type drink. Cant wait to try more of their stuff.

The place is super cute and the music is great but it took over 35 minutes to get 4 drinks and 4 breakfast croissants and there was only 1 person in front of us. The croissants were burnt and flavorless.

I went for the Motown Review. I will say the establishment is so very coffee housey, the staff was cool, and the artists were very talented. I gave it 3 stars for lack of diversity. Also, some of the songs picked to sing were not even from Motown artists. Maybe some folks dont want to expand or change it up a little. You all do need some color around there and just not on the walls. Overall, it was still a decent way to spend a Saturday night.

Location and vibe: 4 stars. This place is located right next to South Side Ballroom and is underground. Its very spacious and the art and decor is modern, unique, and hipster like. Their vibe is very cool and relaxing (the lighting is pretty dim).Food and drinks: I got the caramel latte [3.5 stars for the latte] and it was too strong for my liking, the price was average compared to Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. They have a delicious key lime pie, which I would get again [5 stars for the pie]. They also have beer and wine for purchase, fyi.5 stars for being cool enough to have live bands play on a regular basis!I will be visiting this place again and bringing some friends to enjoy the night with here.

Cool sublevel venue with a cool vibe. Live entertainment in the evening, Delicious goodies, I could spend all day just checking out all the wall art and posters. I was reminded of a coffee house slash deli in the Bay area I had been to many years ago. The coffee is good also. The young lady (Lexi) at the register was quick and efficient. Loved it. If youre in the mood for a good cup and a trendy atmosphere its a must that you take time and sit awhile. I know youll be just as impressed as I am.

Great coffee, great food and great people work there. Pascale is a rock star and needs to be recognized for the amazing value she adds to Dallas.

Nice iced coffee in an upscale semi-suberranean place. Appears to mostly attract residents from surrounding apartments/condos. Live music from one corner, though not in the afternoon I visited. And, if you need something stronger than coffee, theres beer and wine and some light food items as well.

Great coffee. Diverse menu with an awesome staff.

Amazing service and atmosphere! Highly recommend for a cup of coffee and food! When I stopped in there was live music. Cute spot for meetings and or a date ^_^

WiFi: 25.8 mbs down 4.3 upload;Printer: No;Seats: 42, couch, tables, and a pew!;Outlets: 2.2 outlets per seat, easier near edges;Lighting: dim, but cozy and still good visibility;Noise: high volume music; but good for focus;Vanilla Late: $5.95Order pressure: noneVery cool basement rock vibe. Moonlights with live music and events in the late evenings. Nutella cheese cake was Sooooooo good.

If you live nearby or are waiting for a concert, this is a great place to kick back for a half hour or so. Whether you want breakfast and coffee on the go, or a beer and a snack after work, Opening Bell Coffee has you covered.

Coffee was ok, I think I like this place just because of the atmosphere and the over all good vibes

Neet little spot for a bite to eat and drink. I like the atmosphere but it is a little expensive.

The green tea chai is really good. Good people and atmosphere.

This is a real coffee shop, not your typical snobby chain. Such electric style. During the day you can find delicious cinnamon rolls and muffins to accompany your coffee. While at night you can relax with a beer listening to live music. Lots of indoor seating with a couple of tables outside. If you live in south side on lamar you can even get delivery!

Best pour over coffee.

My favorite coffee spot.

Great little quite coffee shop in the basement of Southside on Lamar. Great coffee and atmosphere. I saw a lot of signs for live music however I visited in the middle of the day and didnt get to enjoy any music. We grabbed a coffee and then walked through the Artists Quarters in Southside. Great little Sunday adventure :)

The Chicken salad sandwich is really good!

One of my favorite coffee shops in Dallas!

Nice and cozy place. Pretty chill vibe, live talent. I love it!

Cool spot to hear some music or just relax with a great coffee drink. The barista knew exactly what I wanted to drink when I described it to them.

My friend brought me to this Cafe while we waited for our movie to start at Alamo Theater. The staff greeted me and informed me about their vegan options. I ordered a macchiato with oat meal milk, outstanding coffee. I will be coming back soon.

Love this place! Feels like home anytime I go. Everyone is super friendly and their coffee and tea selection is amazing! A great place to come work from or just relax. They also have great local musicians play here often. Love my OBC!

Opening bell Coffee is Innovative and relaxing place. good service and good coffee

Honestly, I like the place and the setting. But my husband was not too impressed with the coffee. We are probably a bit spolied on this.The tea was pretty good though. The waffle was way too sweet .

Great music, atmosphere and drinks!

Opening bell coffee it is a real gem found on the south side of Dallas. It’s really hard to miss and you wouldn’t know if you didn’t know. It’s located on the basement level of an apartment building and the atmosphere is out of this world. Everywhere I have ever gone for coffee I always order an iced soy latte with three shots in it, and based on the skill of the barista is how well that drink will come out. This on was 100%. The Wi-Fi is fast and the drinks are delicious plus, who doesn’t want a giant rotating Scrabble set in the background?

Amazing place with an ambiance that’ll make you come here instead of Starbucks. Great Lattes, chais and desserts. Friendly staff and interesting events & music. 9/10 loved it

Location and vibe: 5stars. This place is located right next to South Side Ballroom and is underground. Its very spacious and the art and decor is modern, unique, and hipster like. Their vibe is very cool and relaxing (the lighting is pretty dim).Food and drinks: I got the caramel latte [3.5 stars for the latte] and it was too strong for my liking, the price was average compared to Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. They have a delicious key lime pie, which I would get again [5 stars for the pie]. They also have beer and wine for purchase, fyi.5 stars for being cool enough to have live bands play on a regular basis!I will be visiting this place again and bringing some friends to enjoy the night with here.

Such a cool place. I got a vanilla iced cold brew and it was soooo good. Best coffee I have had in a while. The workers were so sweet and delivered my coffee and bagel to my table.

Great atmosphere and good coffee. I havent had any of their breakfast items or cakes (outside of coffee), but they look SO good!

Great place, very cool

The coffee house knows how to please a crowd and was able to manage a large number of orders all together when many people and performers came out for open mic night. The host, Steve Jackson orchestrated and even performed to elaborate on the enthusiasm everyone had. Several stayed late with well over twenty performers to get their chance at the newsworthy stage.

Ive always had a great time when visiting Opening Bell. Great coffee, great service, and a relaxing environment to meet up with friends or knock out some work on a laptop. Ive never had a bad experience here and for quite some time this was my home office away from home.

Nice place to kick back, grab a brew, and listen to some great music. Sam Hale and Jon Pattie both had spectacular performances the evening we were there.

Great Coffee, Chill Atmosphere, great space. Love it!

Interior is a little run down. Drinks are amazing. Got a soy iced latter. Prices are a little expensive but its dallas.... So its to be expected. Would i come back? Probably. Its an underground coffee shop and its really cool. Anyway. I would try it out of i were you. Service was nice and there are good seating areas. They also have free WiFi so thats a plus!

I LOVE the vibe hear. Beautiful artwork and friendly staff.

Great coffee in a chill environment!

This is my favorite place to hang out in Dallas. Its great for studying, or just going to hang out.

Quaint, good coffee. Stage for live music.

Great location to chill, eat some good food. This place has a good feel to it.

Fantastic place with great atmosphere to listen to some talented upcoming artists. Its baby friendly too! Coffee is ok but you come for the music and ambiance. Perfect for a weekday escape. Do bring cash for the artists though, thats how they get paid :(

Great specialty coffee shop located right in Uptown. Crooked Tree is an old house converted into a business so it has that nice charm to it, with an open space for seating up front and a smaller space in the back that seems like it might have once been a dining room or something. The place is definitely cozy, good for studying or meeting with a friend. They use quality beans and make solid drinks. Not much else I could ask for.

Great coffee, beer, wine, and live music.

Cool small spot. Small always great music, live and over the speakers. Good food offering despite the size. They also offer goods from local farms and businesses so definitely support them! Not many parking options but luckily I can walk over from work.

One of my favorite coffee shops in DFW

11/30/19 Opening Bell has great atmosphere and entertainment. Unfortunately, we waited nearly an hour for a COLD SANDWICH. The place was nearly empty when we ordered, before the live music started. We were there to see our friends perform. The order was placed at 6:13pm. We got our hot chocolate around 6:45 and the sandwich at about 7:00pm. If our friends were not performing, we would have demanded a refund and left.

Came by to have a quick breakfast and coffee. Found the range of hot food options a little limited and the queue rather Long. The service was prompt and quick though.

My new favorite coffee spot!! Open mic was incredible, some amazing artists with incredible voices and messages. I will be coming back often, the atmosphere was fantastic, the coffee was great, the bacon maple donuts will have me buying more for sure!!! Its a great place to study, read or work or to just hangout and play card games while you listen to great music. Or if your cup of tea is to just sit and talk in a good atmosphere then you also have found your new favorite place! Great job Opening Bell Coffee!

Absolutely love the coffee and vibes

Really good coffee and very aesthetic and pleasing atmosphere.

The house Coffees (Noble Coyote) are excellent.The service and cool atmosphere take them over the top!Great selection of beverages, snacks and entertainment.

Nice decoration inside but know absolutely noting about coffee. Amateur. Waste of money.

Amazing atmosphere and decor! Great place to get good coffee and snacks. Definitely recommend the bacon quiche. Theres also a really cool maze area that you can explore... basically youll see an awesome art gallery, toy shops and music spots. Plus its pet friendly!

Caveat: This review rates Opening Bell as a live music venue.I see a friend play here a couple times a year.Staff are friendly, coffee is good, selection of wine and beer works well for social outings.The space feels good for a music venue, particularly for singer-songwriters.Ive noticed that people that bring their teenagers have a good experience, so there is something about the space that is engaging... maybe the games... maybe because it is downtown... my teenage daughter doesnt think it sucks, and I think that is a good sign.I always enjoy coming here.The one caution: Parking can be an issue interlocking with other events in the area... wouldnt hurt to figure that out in advance.

Really glad we found this place on the last day of our visit to Dallas in 2019. We made sure we visited on the first day of our 2020 visit. Good coffee, delicious fresh food, lovely staff and great vibe.

The employees are always really nice. I have never had anything I didnt like from there. They make my coffees with milk alternative. I highly recommend the avocado toast. (Not just for millennials, old people enjoy it too.) The atmosphere is pleasant. I know they have live music, burning there usually during noon/afternoon times.

I trusted the barista to make her specialty. It was awesome.

This is a really neat shop thats below street level in The Cedars area of Dallas. They have great coffee and tea, as well as plenty of tasty food options. I love the artistic and musical decor, and underground feel of the place.

Cute quaint coffee shop nestled away off Dallass historic south Lamar. Offering artisan drinks and goodies from local businesses along with wifi and historical musical art.....Opening Bell Coffee is a great place to study or just jam out to live musical acts. Stop on by if youre looking for a coffee shop that different from your run of the mill chain with so much to offer.

It starts with the owner, Pasquale Hall...the nicest person you could ever hope to meet! Her staff exceeds all expectations, and the coffee, drink selection, food and outstanding live entertainment is incredible! You owe it to yourself to go (I recommend the homemade chicken salad sandwich!!).

Nice little coffee shop located on the Southside. Get the avocado toast! Its loaded with goodness! I have only gone in the morning, but there is also a little stage located in the corner for performances and a selection of wines for evening occasions.

Opening Bell, along with Cafe Brazil and Buzz Brews, fills real social vacancy in Dallas. A major city should have a place to go for coffee and conversation in the evening besides a national chain. Opening Bell is that kind of comfortable, quirky, funky place. They have good coffee, muffins, a few other munchies, and theres a sandwich shop next door. There are also games (please bring back the puzzle table!) and live music. And they have a vibe all their own. Other than serving coffee, they have almost nothing in common with Starbucks - thank goodness!

I liked this small neighborhood coffee shop. Great cup of coffee with artsy musical kind of ambience. Live music from local musicians most nights

Excellent place!!! Went there for the first time to listen to one of our favorite groups (The Trouble Notes) play there. Super nice coffee house and the best manager/owner (Pascale - she). The food all looked and smelled awesome!!!

Just a lovely joint.

On Tuesday they have open mic night and some of the performers are very good.

Best place to sit and enjoy coffee. Their snacks are great also. Plus you cant get beer and wine at Starbucks.

Great atmosphere. Very calm place. Great art on display and live music builds the atmosphere. Somewhat cramped

The coffee was delicious but the service was kind terrible. They had trainees today which I understand but there seemed to be a lot of confusion. I felt some attitude from the barista who had to remake my drink because it was made incorrect. All in all it seemed like a wonderful place, cool vibes, but my experience wasnt awesome

Go here now. Great coffee and great happy hour. I think their coffee has magic in it.On top of that, great feel and lots of open space to work or relax.

Opening Bell Coffee is the heart of the Cedars! This place feels like home. Great atmosphere and awesome staff! The live music and wine selection make this place a great evening hang out as well! Avocado toast is so yummy! Try the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant!! Best spices chai latte in Dallas!

Great open mic thats been running for years. Comfy, come as you are feel with a mix of small tables and couches. Good coffee and decent tea selection with basic cafe food offerings. Your local coffee hang that you hope keeps kicking for years.

Great musical acts with fairly decent acoustics. Not enough seating, so its best to arrive 30 minutes early for an act. Im not sure what the food & drink options might be, and the staff doesnt help much in that regard.

Great place with such a positive atmosphere. The coffee is great and the service was friendly. Im making plans here to meet another person just as an excuse for another coffee visit!

Most friendly and welcoming staff in Dallas. Easily my favorite shop to hang out at for hours to study and stay for live music. Amazing talent walks through the doors every day, especially Tuesday open mic nights. Great variety of local roasted coffees and pastries as well!

Iced or hot espresso drinks are amazing! One of our favorite places to go when visiting dallas. Tasty local snacks and treats as well as delicious bacon quiche! Love love love the chalkboard tables and live music nights. Its easy to inspire ones creative spirit here. Good workers and good crowd.

Always love playing there at open mic night.

Nice cozy coffee shop with good selection of local craft beer. They also decent selection of wine. Snack and sandwich menu is limited but still pretty good.Live music is a plus. Would recommend visiting.

Cute & cozy with a great Americano. (ask for steamed whipping cream!) Live music made for a nice rainy day outing.