Highest-rated cafes in the McAllen area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the McAllen area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of McAllen were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#18. Corner Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 2.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4021 North 10th St. Ste C4 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
-
#17. Coffee Zone
- Rating: 3.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 South McColl Road Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
-
#16. Paris Bakery
- Rating: 3.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 West Griffin Pkwy Mission, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
-
#15. The Loretto Bistro
- Rating: 3.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1233 East Griffin Pkwy Mission, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
-
#14. Exotic Berry Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5025 West Expy 83 Ste 160 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
-
#13. Maison Stivalet
- Rating: 3.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 5101 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
-
#12. Tea Rush Express
- Rating: 3.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6401 North 10th St. Ste 145 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
-
#11. Birdie Bistro
- Rating: 3.9/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Main St. Ste 2 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
-
#10. Semilla Coffee Lab
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4715 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
-
#9. Labyrinth
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1009 West Maple Ave. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea
-
#8. Reserva Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.1/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3400 Expy 83 Ste 130 McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
-
#7. ShakeExpress
- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6308 North 10th St. McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
-
#6. Kolache Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7017-U North 10th Mcallen, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
-
#5. Coffee Time
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 East Business Hwy 83 Alamo, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bubble Tea
-
#4. Jitterz Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1625 North Conway Ave. Mission, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
-
#3. Ulike Tea - McAllen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 7017 North 10th St. Unit J McAllen, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
-
#2. Cast Iron Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 120 East Park Ave. Pharr, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
-
#1. Grind Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 West University Drive Edinburg, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
-
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
