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Local Press + Brew, Dallas' Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop

Friday, April 21, 2017 at 2:45 p.m.

Beth Rankin Local Press' space is small but feels open and bright with tons of natural light. Here in the corner, co-owner Tiffany Johnson gives local artists a wall to display and sell their artwork. 1/15

Beth Rankin Local Press' ordering window connects the interior to its patio, popular with dog owners and juice fans. 2/15

Beth Rankin Local Press sells gluten-free baked goods from Haute Sweets at the ordering counter. 3/15

Beth Rankin Along with selling Glazed doughnuts on the weekends, Local Press sells croissants from Bisous Bisous. 4/15

Beth Rankin Local Press' patio, which fills up quickly on breezy afternoons. 5/15

Beth Rankin The wall of succulents on the patio is lovingly cared for by Nicole Harris, an Oak Cliff resident who does home and garden design. 6/15

Beth Rankin The wall of succulents on the patio is lovingly cared for by Nicole Harris, an Oak Cliff resident who does home and garden design. 7/15

Beth Rankin Local Press makes about 60 percent of its revenue on fresh, organic, cold-pressed juices which you'll soon be able to see in more and more cafes around Dallas, as the Johnsons prepare to expand their juice distribution. 8/15

Beth Rankin Next door to Local Press + Brew, co-owner Ben Johnson is opening his dream spot: Local Moto, a vintage motorcycle repair shop that sells coffee, what he calls "grandpa beers" and motorcycle accessories. The space is slated to open this summer. 9/15

Beth Rankin "We wanna make this cactus famous in Dallas," Ben Johnson says of the massive cactus on what will be Local Moto's patio. As far as he can tell, the cactus has been there since the 60s, and it's the focal point of what will become overflow patio space for times when Local Press is packed. 11/15

Beth Rankin The matcha latte is one of Local Press' biggest sellers. 12/15

Beth Rankin "Toast 1" is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, creamy and tangy. Full Quiver Farms cream cheese is spread over a thick slice of D's Sourdough bread, with little more than a sprinkle of Himalayan salt and cracked black pepper. The cream cheese from Full Quiver Farms, a dairy farm in Kemp, is so rich and flavorful, it'll make you rethink that mass-produced cream cheese that's been gathering dust in the back of your fridge. 13/15

Beth Rankin Local Press also offers flights of their organic juices. 14/15

Beth Rankin One of Local Press' most popular dishes is their avocado toast, which gets an added protein boost if you add a poached egg. 15/15

Local Press + Brew, Dallas' Most Instagrammable Coffee Shop

Oak Cliff coffee and juice bar Local Press + Brew is preparing to expand with a second location off the Katy Trail and a vintage motorcycle shop called Local Moto, opening this summer next door to Local Press. The Oak Cliff cafe is known for its fresh-pressed organic juices and healthy toasts, but it's also got a reputation for being one of the most Instagrammable coffee shops in DFW. Take a peek inside the bright, airy space, designed by photographer and co-owner Tiffany Johnson.

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