Staycation Coffee - Acceptable Espresso - a bit sour (6 of 10 Espresso Rating)

Coffee · Richardson

Staycation Coffee

A charming old house in Richardson — good atmosphere, mixed espresso

6

Espresso / 10

The Visit

First Impressions

I recently visited Staycation, a coffee shop located in an old house in Richardson, Texas. While it has a charming concept, my experience was mixed.

 

Coffee Quality

What I Ordered

Espresso

I found the espresso to be sour, indicating it was under-extracted. However, it was still a step up from the over-extracted, bitter shots that North Texas is often known for. I would rate it 6 out of 10.

Cortado

This was a bit better, as the milk helped mask the sourness of the espresso. I can imagine the cappuccino would be comparable in quality.

Overall Impression

Where It Stands

Shop	Location	Notes	Rating
Houndstooth	Near downtown Dallas	Top recommendation for excellent espresso	—
Staycation	Richardson	Under-extracted espresso; great atmosphere; worth a visit	6 / 10
Typical North Texas	Various	Over-extracted, bitter — Staycation is a step above	—

If you're after truly excellent espresso, make the drive to Houndstooth. But Staycation is a nice spot overall — the unique atmosphere alone makes it worth a visit.

Staycation Coffee · Richardson, TX · Espresso 6 / 10 — charming spot, better than most in North Texas, but Houndstooth still leads the pack.