Welcome to UNT 101, a weekly series to prepare you to hit the ground running for your new life at UNT. We've interviewed Eagle Ambassadors (read: UNT aficionados) about everything from the best places to study to the best music venues in town. Let their answers be your guide to joining the Mean Green family.

Every college student needs a caffeine boost from time to time. Here are some of the Ambassadors favorite places in Denton to grab a cup of Joe:

The front entrance of WestOak Coffee Bar

West Oak Coffee Bar

On the north edge of the Square you'll find West Oak Coffee Bar with a menu of barista specialties and walls displaying works by local artists.

Recommended by:

  • Caroline
  • Taylor
  • Nilanjana
  • Will
 
Interior front counter of Cryptozoology

Cryptozoology

One of the newer coffee shops on the scene in Denton, Cryptozoology serves up specialty coffee in a shared space with Armadillo Ale Works on Bell Ave.

Recommended by:

  • Alyssa
  • Lexi
  • Sam
Front entrance of Shift Coffee

Shift Coffee

Shift Coffee serves espressos, lattes and pour-over coffee at their location on Locust Street four blocks south of the Square.

Recommended by:

  • Devan
  • Sam
Happy Customer buying groceries

The Denton Community Market

Fresh fruits and veggies aren't the only items for sale at the Denton Community Market. Caffeine fiends who prefer a home-brewed cup of joe can also find fresh coffee beans until the market closes for the season in November.

Recommended by:

  • Keeley
Oldwest Cafe building

Oldwest Café

Oldwest Café may be known for its cowboy-themed breakfast options, but don't sleep on the coffee being served up at this restaurant just three miles south of campus on I-35E.

Recommended by:

  • Tori
Front entrance of Loco Café

Loco Café

Also one of our Ambassadors' favorite places to eat off campus, Loco Café serves up all sorts of customized coffee options at their location three blocks north of Denton Square.

Recommended by:

  • Devan