Parks Coffee Roastery & Café — Carrollton, Texas

Discover the Parks Coffee Roastery & Café Tour in Texas

Experience small-batch coffee roasting at its finest with a visit to Parks Coffee Roastery & Café in Carrollton. As a family-owned Texas coffee company, Parks Coffee opens its roasting facility to visitors who want to learn how green coffee becomes a perfectly crafted roast. Enjoy the rich aromas of freshly roasted beans, watch roasting in action, and sample signature blends made on-site.
Why it’s special: Parks Coffee offers an up-close look at artisan roasting inside a modern, fully operational roastery. Visitors see the entire process—from bean selection to roasting, grinding, and brewing—while enjoying a café environment that highlights the freshest coffee possible.

History/Story of Parks Coffee

Founded in 1986, Parks Coffee began as a small entrepreneurial project delivering coffee services across Texas. Over the years, the company expanded into roasting its own beans, building a state-of-the-art Carrollton roastery that now supplies cafés, offices, and grocery stores nationwide. Despite its growth, Parks Coffee has remained family-owned and dedicated to producing quality coffee with hands-on craftsmanship.

What You’ll See & Do

• Tour the active roasting floor and smell fresh batches being roasted

• See green coffee beans being sorted, roasted, cooled, and prepared for packaging

• Learn about coffee origins, flavor profiles, and roast levels

• Watch brewing demonstrations and taste fresh coffee in the café

• Browse packaged beans and blends available only at the roastery

Visiting Information

Hands-On Elements
Visitors may handle raw coffee beans, compare roast levels, and participate in tasting flights or brew demonstrations depending on the session.

Photo/Video Policy
Photography is allowed in café and public areas. Some production zones may have restrictions for safety.

Souvenirs & Extras

• Bags of freshly roasted coffee

• Limited-edition blends and seasonal roasts

• Branded mugs, merchandise, and brewing accessories

• Full café menu with espresso drinks and pastries

Pricing
Tour and tasting experiences may be free or low-cost depending on the event schedule; purchases in the café and gift shop are optional.

Practical Info
Tours are typically available during business hours by request, with most roastery activity occurring between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Nearby

• Downtown Carrollton Square — Local shops and restaurants

• A.W. Perry Homestead Museum — A preserved historic Carrollton landmark

• Mary Heads Carter Park — Walking trails and green spaces

FAQs

1. Do tours include coffee samples?
Yes. Most visits include tasting freshly roasted coffee or brewed selections from the café.

2. Can I watch the roasting process live?
Roasting occurs throughout the day, and visitors can often observe it during active production hours.

3. Are group tours available?
Yes. Groups and organizations can request scheduled tours in advance.

4. Are children allowed?
Children may visit with adults, though production areas require close supervision.

5. Can I purchase coffee directly from the roastery?
Absolutely. The roastery café sells fresh beans, merchandise, and ready-to-drink beverages.