South Dallas is seeing a wave of new dining and coffee options, with several businesses opening or planning to open in the neighborhood. These additions include Shipley Do-Nuts, Starbucks, Kingdom Café, Aranda’s, and the Green Parrot.
A new Shipley Do-Nuts location is planned for 2807 Al Lipscomb Way. This site will be part of the Malcolm’s Point retail project by SouthFair Community Development Corporation. The opening is expected by the end of 2026. SouthFair will act as the landlord, tenant, and franchisee, marking the first time a nonprofit has partnered with the brand in this capacity.
Starbucks is also expected to open as part of the redevelopment of the historic Forest Theater. The Forest Forward restoration project aims to bring back performance spaces, recording studios, and educational opportunities to the property. The coffee shop will operate under a local licensing agreement, allowing Forest Forward to maintain control over how the business serves the community.
Kingdom Café and the MLK Wellness Center have already opened at 3101 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Founded by Nick and Ferrell Fellows, the center provides wellness services and affordable meals. Ferrell Fellows noted that customers are greeted with the question, “Are you well?” to encourage consideration of physical, mental, and nutritional health.
The center also runs a before- and after-school wellness program for local students, with support from neighbors and the Dallas Police Department’s gang unit.
