Where to Find Matcha in Dallas

I think I've posted about matcha frequently enough to warrant compiling a list of my favorite places to get matcha in Dallas (including ice cream)! As I mentioned in this post, matcha has a lot of health benefits, and I prefer it over coffee when I don't want to feel jittery. If you don't know matcha-bout the green tea scene, keep reading! 

LOCAL PRESS + BREW

1605 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

This is where I go most frequently when I need a matcha fix! I love watching them whisk the matcha right in front of you. I normally get a hot matcha latte with their almond milk that's pressed in-house. Honestly, this is my #1 spot for the perfect matcha latte because it has the strongest matcha essence out of any other shop I've been to.

BREWED + PRESSED

3700 McKinney Ave #108, Dallas, TX 75204

Brewed + Pressed is 100% organic and plant-based, so there is no dairy here. Their matcha is unsweetened, but you can add agave or honey if you want. As for milk options, I love their almond milk or pumpkin seed milk (it tastes nothing like pumpkin and even almost tastes like dairy)!

MAGNOLIAS SOUS LE PONT

2727 N Harwood St, P2, Dallas, TX 75201

Magnolias is another great spot for matcha lattes! I love sipping on a big ol' mug of hot matcha latte here while getting work done.

POK THE RAW BAR

3699 McKinney Ave #306, Dallas, TX 75204

Pōk's matcha is actually my second favorite in Dallas. It's authentic, comes unsweetened (you can add sweetener), and I love the many ways you can get your matcha here: hot or iced with macadamia, coconut, or almond milk! You can also get it straight up ceremonial style or combined with lemonade, or lemon, ginger, and mint.

SIP | STIR CAFE

3800 McKinney Ave #180, Dallas, TX 75204

Sip | Stir Cafe is another great spot for matcha. You can get it unsweetened or sweetened also. I don't come here much for coffee, but it's a great spot for matcha nearby!

MILK • CREAM

5420 Ross Ave #160, Dallas, TX 75206

DONUT ICE CREAM SANDWICH. I came to try the matcha ice cream just for this post! The first time I came to Milk & Cream, I got the glazed donut sandwich with lavender ice cream and thought everything was way too sweet. I still think that's true, but when I tried it with the matcha, the slight bitterness of the matcha flavor and almond toppings really balanced out the sweetness of the donut. I would definitely come back for this combo.

MATCHA LOVE

100 Legacy Dr #110, Plano, TX 75023

Matcha Love is super impressive for all your matcha drink and dessert needs! They have matcha lattes, ceremonial matcha, a variety of canned matcha green tea drinks, and best of all... matcha ice cream! My favorite flavor is the hojicha (roasted green tea)!

SWEET DAZE

581 W Campbell Rd #127, Richardson, TX 75080

Sweet Daze is an impressive and Instagram-worthy dessert bar right outside of Dallas! Their matcha lattes are on the sweeter side, of course. Make sure you stop by for their artisan donuts and soft-serve too!

CHILLS 360

2646 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

It's always fun watching rolled ice cream being made! I love that the matcha here isn't too sweet, and the little pieces of mochi on top are a nice addition. Just a warning, the ice cream takes awhile to make, so the line can get long. Honestly, it's not worth a ridiculous wait time, so if the line is super long, try another time or day!

And of course, there are a million boba tea shops with matcha, but I don't feel like they are of the highest quality. At least in my experience, they've all left a bad aftertaste in my mouth. But if you know of any quality places, let me know!

Vital Proteins Chocolate Protein Donuts with Strawberry Glaze

I’ve partnered with Vital Proteins to bring you this post. All opinions remain my own.

This is my first time making donuts, and I'm glad they came out successful! I was so excited to create chocolate protein donuts with Vital Proteins' Cocoa & Coconut Water Collagen Whey! I've partnered with them to create one recipe a month until August, so stay tuned for more!

Here are the step-by-step instructions for my donut recipe:

Yields 4 donuts

DONUTS:
1/4 c coconut flour
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 egg

GLAZE:
1½ cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease donut pan with coconut oil or butter and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together chocolate protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together applesauce, yogurt, and egg. Combine both bowls and whisk together well to make the batter.

3. Fill donut molds with batter (I put the batter in a Ziploc bag and cut a small hole to use as a piping bag). Tap the mold on the counter to even out the batter.

4. Bake donuts in oven for 10 minutes.

5. While the donuts are baking, crush 1/2 cup of strawberries in a bowl. Add 1½ cup of powdered sugar and whisk until you have a thick glaze. Set aside. 

6. Remove donut mold from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Then place donuts on cooling rack to finish cooling.

7. Dip the donuts into glaze and serve.

I also sliced and chopped up strawberries to decorate my donuts! I used Greek yogurt on one of the donuts so that the chopped strawberries would stay on top.

Riviera Spa Review

I’ve partnered with Riviera Spa to bring you this post. All opinions remain my own.

RIVIERA SPA DALLAS

4514 TRAVIS ST #105, DALLAS, TX 75205

I recently had the honor of trying out a trio premier service at Riviera Spa Dallas! The services included a mani/pedi combo, massage, and facial. It was such a luxurious experience, and their staff treats you so well! I always felt attended to.

When I first arrived at the Travis Walk complex where they’re located, there was barely any street parking. Fortunately, there's free garage parking if you are a visitor at any of the Travis Walk shops. From there, you can take the elevator or stairs up to Riviera Spa. When you walk in, you're greeted by friendly faces and your choice of water, wine, champagne, or tea. If you need to wait for your appointment, they take you back to the relaxation room with comfortable chairs and couches. It's quite dark back there, but it really helps you wind down.

Ultimate Pedicure / Ultimate Manicure

I went in for a mani/pedi combo, and it was perfect timing because they were offering their monthly special: Lavender Champagne Pedicure. The soak, foot masque, and massage was sooo good, and, of course, they offered their signature lavender champagne during the service. Definitely check out what monthly specials they have going on!

As for the manicure - wow, I'm SO in love with the design of my nails! I showed the nail technician a concept I wanted, and she took it from there even though she didn't normally do designs. She also took the time to carefully remove my previous gel manicure instead of hastily scraping the top layer of my nails. Another thing I loved is that she noticed I was cold and asked someone to grab a blanket for me! Even their huge fuzzy blankets felt luxurious.

Signature Wellness Massage

My massage was scheduled on a Monday, which is the perfect way to cure the Monday blues. The masseuse made sure I was comfortable by asking about how much pressure I like and whether I wanted a heating pad. The table also heats up as well! We could also choose our lotion scent. Out of lavender, eucalyptus, and almond, I chose eucalyptus for a fresh smell! Afterward, as with every service, I was offered another beverage of my choice. Super relaxing!

Eminence Organic Facial

I had no idea facials could be so therapeutic. My face was lathered with creams, exfoliants, and hot towels. There's also a mini-massage for your scalp, back, and arms. Ooooh I felt so refreshed! And I love that the facial is very specific to any skin concerns you have and what the esthetician notices about you. He gave me very good feedback on my skin and whatever concerns I had. At the end, he also recommended products tailored to my preferences and needs. I even got to take home some sample face creams and exfoliant! 

If you're looking to treat yourself at a Dallas spa, I highly recommend Riviera Spa. I was so impressed at everyone's professionalism and the extra mile they go to accommodate you.