A sunny California superfood cafe is squeezing into one of Dallas' most strollable stretches. SunLife Organics is set to open its first North Texas outpost at 3333 Knox St., across from Toulouse and Taverna near the Katy Trail, adding another national name to a rapidly remade run of Knox Street.
As reported by The Dallas Morning News, the Malibu-born chain is expanding to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and plans to take space at 3333 Knox St. The outlet notes that the location is expected to open in fall or winter 2026.
Where It Lands On Knox Street
The SunLife lease ties into the broader Knox Street redevelopment, a one-million-square-foot project that bundles office space, retail, a hotel, and a new half-acre park next to the Katy Trail. Developer Trammell Crow Company says the 3333 Knox office building and its adjacent retail are scheduled to deliver in late 2026, which would put the cafe in the center of the district's new core.
The Brand And Its Founder
SunLife got its start in Malibu in 2011, founded by Khalil Rafati, whose memoir I Forgot to Die details his recovery from addiction and the path that led to the cafe concept. The chain's own materials spotlight community and quality, describing the business as “not a juice bar” but “an experience.” SunLife Organics also notes that the company has already entered Texas, with two shops open on South Congress in Austin and in Bee Cave.
What Dallas Can Expect On The Menu
The Dallas lineup will likely track with SunLife's other Texas locations, featuring protein smoothies, açaí bowls, avocado toast, matcha, and concentrated wellness “shots.” The Dallas Morning News points out that the brand offers an $8 nonalcoholic shot and notes that the company announced the D-FW expansion on Instagram.
Why It Matters For The Katy Trail Corridor
Developers have pitched Knox Street as a walkable retail and dining corridor meant to serve Katy Trail foot traffic and hotel guests, and SunLife's arrival brings another daytime option for neighbors, walkers, and office workers. Marketing and developer materials for the project say the mix of retail, green space, and hospitality is intended to turn the block into a year-round pedestrian hub at the edge of the trail, according to Trammell Crow Company.
