By Texas Homes & Land
Celina takes its coffee more seriously than you'd expect from a town this size. On the historic square alone, you'll find beans roasted over an open oak flame, an Illy espresso bar tucked inside a boutique, and a century-old diner pouring a bottomless cup. We've watched Celina grow into one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas over the past thirty years, and these are the best coffee shops in Celina, TX we point newcomers to first, from the square out to the newer neighborhoods along Preston Road.
Key Takeaways
- The best coffee shops in Celina, TX cluster on the historic downtown square, with more opening along the Preston Road corridor.
- Summer Moon roasts over an open oak flame, and Annie Jack pulls Illy espresso inside a boutique, both on the square.
- Kolache Shoppe and Lucy's on the Square pair coffee with a full Texas breakfast, from brisket kolaches to homemade pie.
- 1418 Coffee and 7 Brew serve the newer neighborhoods, one built for lingering and one for the drive-thru.
Summer Moon Coffee
Summer Moon Coffee started in Austin and roasts every bean over an open oak flame in a one-of-a-kind brick roaster, which gives its coffee a faint woodsmoke edge you won't get from a chain. Of all the coffee shops in Celina, it's the one locals name first, and we meet clients here constantly.
What to order and where to find it
- The sweet cream Moon Milk, or a latte built on Velvet Blaze, the balanced house blend, or the smokier Inferno dark roast.
- A nitro cold brew when the North Texas heat is on, and you want it iced.
- The whole menu at 306 W Walnut Street, a short walk from the courthouse square, with free wi-fi and room to work.
Annie Jack
Annie Jack is what happens when a designer opens a coffee bar. Owner Rachel Baty, who studied interior design at Baylor, restored a century-old building on the square in 2016 and runs it as a lifestyle boutique with a serious espresso bar in back.
What makes it different
- Illy espresso and coffee, imported from Italy, pulled at the bar behind the retail floor.
- A tucked-away side courtyard for sipping a latte off the street.
- Home decor, gifts, and women's clothing to browse between sips, at 309 W Pecan Street on the square.
1418 Coffee
1418 Coffee grew out of Plano and Prosper and followed Celina's rooftops north as the town expanded. Co-owner David Bryant's shops are built around big, comfortable lounge space, so they reward settling in for a while.
Why it fits the newer neighborhoods
- Hand-crafted coffees and teas paired with pastries and sandwiches from its Sugar Loaf Bakery partnership.
- A shop in Ramble, the Hillwood-built community in North Celina, with a Celina Station location near the downtown square.
- Lounge-style seating made for meetings, studying, or spreading out with a laptop.
Kolache Shoppe
A Houston institution since 1970, Kolache Shoppe chose Celina for its fourth location, opened by owners Courtney and Jake in early 2024. It's where we send anyone who wants the most Texan breakfast in town.
What to grab here
- Small-batch coffee, including drip, house-made cold brew, and lattes to go with the pastries.
- A brisket kolache filled with meat from Celina's own Tender Smokehouse.
- From-scratch Czech kolaches, savory klobasniky, and cinnamon twists baked daily at 605 S Preston Road.
Lucy's on the Square
Set in a brick building more than a hundred years old and hung with longhorn horns, a wagon wheel, and an old acoustic guitar, Lucy's on the Square pours the kind of bottomless coffee that belongs next to a plate of comfort food. Newcomers get a read on Celina's small-town character the minute they sit down.
What to expect
- Bottomless diner coffee alongside brunch and the well-loved homemade coconut cream pie.
- Texas plates like chicken-fried steak, the Dagwood sandwich, and the Cajun Tender Basket.
- A landmark spot right on the square at 127 N Ohio Street, open Tuesday through Sunday.
7 Brew Coffee
When there's no time to sit down, 7 Brew Coffee is the drive-thru answer, staffed by Brewistas who turn around a custom drink in the time it takes to reach the window. It sits on Highway 289 at Preston Road, minutes from Old Celina Park.
Why it's the quick pick
- A wide menu of lattes, teas, lemonades, smoothies, shakes, and flavor-infused energy drinks, all customizable.
- Fast, made-to-order service without leaving your car, at 4525 S Preston Road.
- A pet-friendly window, so the dog can ride along for the pick-up.
FAQs
What's the best coffee shop in Celina, TX?
It depends on your morning. For specialty coffee, we send people to Summer Moon for its oak-roasted drinks or Annie Jack for Illy espresso on the square. If you want a real breakfast with it, Kolache Shoppe and Lucy's are hard to beat.
Which Celina coffee shops are right on the downtown square?
Summer Moon Coffee and Annie Jack sit on or just off the square, and Lucy's on the Square is right there for a sit-down cup with breakfast. It's a walkable cluster, which is a big part of what makes the square the heart of Celina.
Where should I go for coffee near Celina's newer neighborhoods?
Head to the Preston Road corridor. 1418 Coffee serves the Ramble community in North Celina with room to linger, and 7 Brew runs a quick drive-thru near Old Celina Park for coffee on the move.
Reach Out to Texas Homes & Land Today
Great coffee is one small piece of what makes Celina feel like home, and we love showing newcomers around the town we've called home for decades. Whether you're buying a first house, selling, searching for land, or looking at commercial property, our team knows every corner of Celina and rural North Texas.
When you're ready to explore what life here could look like, reach out to Texas Homes & Land. We'd be glad to point you toward your new favorite coffee spot and the right property to go with it.
When you're ready to explore what life here could look like, reach out to Texas Homes & Land. We'd be glad to point you toward your new favorite coffee spot and the right property to go with it.
