Edison Coffee, A Bright Spot in Flower Mound

I love coffee. The ritual, the flavor, and the experience of sipping it in the morning. But as with many things, I developed a joy for good coffee as I grew older. As I moved away from the sweet, blended beverages I discovered that - like wine - quality, crafted beans create a delicious flavor experience. As I travel across the nation, I plan on discovering and sampling local roasters in the different locations I explore.

When visiting my sister, one of our rituals is taking a stroll along her neighborhood trail to Parker Square, a wonderful collection of shops, restaurants, and bakeries. In the center of the square stands a gazebo, where every Sunday there is a farmer’s market, even in December. There is a quaint small town feel about the space. A feeling only enhanced by the sense of community which permeates it.

This destination, a reasonable walk that helps gets some of the wiggles out of three extremely active boys, draws us each time I go to Texas. Sometimes it is just Anna and I that venture out, and sometimes the whole family makes the trek together.

No matter why we go to the square, we always make sure to stop at Edison Coffee Co. The space is a wonderful combination of cozy and industrial, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Edison lights, and cozy couches. The space is situated on a corner and lures passersby through its doors, tempting them to discover magic inside. As you step into the space, it is both spacious and intimate. The industrial space is softened by vines creeping around the shelves filled with roasted beans and merchandise. The eclectic space entice patrons to stay, relax, and settle in for a chat. Even during the era of COVID-19 this warmth sooths visitors.

One of the fun things about Edison is that they craft seasonal roasts as well as drinks, all centered on a specific theme. For Christmas this year, everything is Elf themed. You can order the “Gimbel’s Special,” “The Mailroom Tonic,” or “The Christmas Gram,” to name a few. These aren’t the usual specialty drink combinations of regular ingredients coffee shops typically serve.

“The Mailroom Tonic,” for example, is described as “an espresso tonic with vanilla apricot syrup topped with a dried cinnamon orange and a spritz of orange bitters.”

I’m not adventurous enough to try that, but I am always excited and surprised by the creative combinations that are on offer. This creativity extends to their seasonal roasts as well. For Christmas, my sister and brother-in-law got me a roast called "World's Best Cup of Coffee.”

While so many small coffee shops have welcoming spaces and tasty brews, Edison doesn't take itself too seriously (just it's coffee). They don't have a regular grading for their beans for instance. Usually, the bag tells you if the roast is light, medium, or dark. Edison beans range from "fun," to "balanced," to "old school." This flair adds just the right amount of fun into the bean buying (and consuming) experience!

Flair is well and good, but as all coffee snobs know, in the end it's the roast that matters. Edison roasters know what they are doing. Each blend is unique. Some are single source while others offer a nice balance of origins. As with many small, local roasters, their beans are mostly roasted on-site, crafting the freshest taste possible. In fact, they have gained such popularity that about a year ago they needed to move their location to a larger space and moved some of the roasting off-site.. In an age where so many small, local businesses are struggling, I feel that this speaks volumes for the loyalty they have garnered in the community they caffeinate.

I look forward to the day when Covid-19 is no longer a concern and my sister and I can sit on one of their cozy couches, sipping a creative concoction, and chatting together.

If you want to try the tasty coffee beans created by Edison Coffee Co., you don’t have to travel to Flower Mound, Texas! They have a subscription that offers free shipping if you spend a certain amount. Check out their website and see what’s roasting!