CRUDE Craft Coffee Bar
Located in the heart of Fort Worth, CRUDE Craft Coffee Bar at 804 S Main St Ste 120, is a must-visit spot for coffee enthusiasts. This small yet inviting café is known for its expertly crafted specialty coffee, with a unique selection that caters to the most discerning coffee lovers.
The café's atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between comfort and style, offering a variety of seating options for guests. Whether you're looking to relax with a good book or engage in conversation, CRUDE’s ambiance is always welcoming. The lighting is calm, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, offering a refreshing break from the more impersonal vibes often found at other local coffee spots. Many customers note that the baristas are personable and patient, creating an inviting environment for newcomers and regulars alike.
One of the standout features of CRUDE is their seasonal coffee offerings. The café constantly refreshes its menu with innovative and creative lattes, ensuring that there's always something new to try. For those who enjoy a more familiar taste, classics like the Dulce De Leche or TX Spirit lattes are always available. The quality of the coffee is undeniable, with one customer praising their chai for its perfect balance of sweetness and spice, which is rare to find.
CRUDE Craft Coffee Bar also stands out for its commitment to quality, sourcing coffee from renowned roasters like DAK and La Cabra. The café often features premium espresso selections, such as the Nitro Melon, which combines unique flavors like watermelon, kiwi, and cantaloupe in an espresso shot. Whether you're looking for a simple brew or a more adventurous coffee experience, CRUDE delivers it all with precision and care.
For those who prefer to take their coffee experience home, CRUDE also offers a selection of packaged coffee beans, including those from their featured roasters. Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or a self-proclaimed coffee geek, this spot is guaranteed to leave you impressed with every visit.
CRUDE Craft Coffee Bar Reviews
Despite not living in Ft. Worth, I've had the occasion to visit Crude a few times over the last several months. The cafe is small but comfortable, with numerous seating options, good yet calm lighting, and a staff that is very knowledgable and helpful. They typically stock some packaged coffees from DAK, La Cabra, and other roasters, and usually have a premium espresso offering from one of those roasters. On my most recent visit, there were two premium offerings, both from DAK. I chose the "Nitro Melon", tempted by the specter of watermelon, kiwi, and cantaloupe notes. The drink was presented, as always in proper service, with a porcelain NotNeutral cup, a spoon, and sparkling water. The shot itself was very well pulled in terms of balance (the barista had indicated he needed a moment to get it dialed in, a welcome comment). No bitterness, no sourness, it was right on. The flavor was.. interesting. Not something I'd want to drink every day, but it was a welcome change. The melon notes were indeed strong, in a mostly good way, but again, it was something different and not what you'd usually expect from espresso. I also grabbed a bag of DAK to take home, and it's been great as a pourover. This place is small, but packs a punch with its well trained and enthusiastic staff, and great offerings from well known international roasters. If you're a real coffee geek, this place will satisfy!
I have a whole LATTE love for CRUDE! As I've said in past reviews: "Words cannot ESPRESSO how much I enjoy..." "I'd drive out of my way to get coffee..." This all holds true, still. Crude is by far the best of the best for coffee in Fort Worth. I have not found another coffee cafe that crafts their speciality lattes with such care, quality and deliciousness. They always have a seasonal list of creative coffee numbers or you can grab a yearly favorite. I am still personally biased toward their Dulce De Leche or TX Spirit. The baristas are always kind and patient when you ordering. They offer help, advice or a cheerful conversation when needed, too. Hopefully, you'll go by for a visit and pick up one BREW-tiful cup of coffee!
This is a nifty spot for quality Joe in a trendy new area of Ft. Worth. They have a good selection-- lattes, Americano, cortado, etc. and the atmosphere is cool -comfy chairs, couches- even a chandelier. The service is great, too. You can also order some fresh desserts, scones, and other sweets. Definitely worth checking out.
Amazing coffee! I like the seasonal bumble bee but since it's out of season now, I tried their season pecan one is also delicious! The Nutella Knots!!!!!! 10/10 Also, I love how they have Nobel art from portico coffee! local business supporting local artist/business! Love that!!!!
I honestly just come here because they have the Persian love shortbread dessert, which is awesome because I don't have to travel all the way to Plano to get my shirini! Baristas are relatively friendly and I have yet to encounter one that has a stuffy cold vibe, like many of the other baristas at neighbouring coffee spots. Their chai is also not overly sweet and has a nice kick to it, like it should have.