Ascension Coffee is gearing up to pour into Southlake Town Square in spring 2026, bringing a full espresso bar, rotating seasonal coffee flights and a chef-driven all-day menu to the busy shopping district. The Dallas-born specialty chain says it aims to create a neighborhood gathering spot where single-origin slow pours share the table with breakfast and lunch dishes. Executive chef Jason Connelly is slated to lead the food program, and Ascension says its beans will be roasted at the company’s Dallas roastery.
According to Ascension, the Southlake café is set to move into the former Cornery Barkery space at 100 State St. in Town Square and is expected to open in spring 2026. The company highlights sample dishes including overnight oats, steak hash, pancakes, fresh-baked pastries and globally inspired bowls, and notes that its coffee program is backed by small-batch roasting out of Dallas.
Chef-driven menu and coffee program
Ascension has emphasized a chef-led approach across its cafés, pairing elevated breakfast and lunch plates with a robust coffee lineup, according to reporting by The Dallas Morning News. The same playbook appears to be headed for Southlake: the company says the menu is being built to complement seasonal coffee flights and a slow bar that will spotlight rotating single-origin coffees. Connelly, who has helped expand Ascension’s food program at other locations, will shape the Southlake offerings.
Where and when to expect it
Local coverage notes the café will occupy a prominent storefront in Town Square. Southlake Style reports that Ascension is taking over the former Cornery Barkery address at 100 State St., while Community Impact notes the café is targeting a spring 2026 opening. Officials have not released exact hours or a grand-opening date yet, but Ascension says it will share more details as opening season gets closer. Beans and bagged roasts are expected to be available both in-store and online.
Local context
Southlake Town Square is a busy retail and dining hub that continues to draw regional concepts and local independents. Recent coverage from Community Impact on openings, closings and remodels suggests the center remains active on the food and beverage front. For shoppers and diners, Ascension’s arrival will add a chef-forward coffee option to a mix that already includes national chains and boutique cafés.
Ascension already operates multiple DFW locations and says its beans are roasted in Dallas. The company recommends checking Ascension for hiring notices, hours and the exact Southlake opening date. We’ll update when the grand-opening date is announced, and Southlake Town Square leasing news may also surface more details as the build-out progresses.
