Coffee Dog

order the double espresso. coffee dog knows what they're doing with their shots, pulling them with the kind of consistency that keeps locals coming back to this spot on tx-150 loop west. you won't find flashy latte art competitions here, just solid espresso fundamentals executed well day after day. the roasting happens in-house, which means they control every variable from bean to cup. bastrop doesn't have dozens of specialty coffee options, so when a place builds this kind of local following, it's because they're doing something right. the espresso has that bright acidity balanced with deeper chocolate notes that makes you understand why people drive out here specifically for coffee. grab your shot in the morning before the texas heat really kicks in.