Opening ~Aug 2026📝Review Complete🔧 Renovation/Alteration💵 This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Cafe Drift

215 W. 8th Street, Dallas, TX 75208, Dallas, TX, 75208

Cafe Drift is a renovation/alteration project at 215 W. 8th Street, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2026. The project has an estimated value of $180K across about 1,250 sq ft.

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📊Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026010037

$180K

Project Value

1,250

Square Feet

$144/sqft

Cost/SqFt

6 months

Duration

Registered:Jan 14, 2026

Start:Feb 16, 2026

Target:Aug 17, 2026

Remaining:23 days

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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

Cafe Drift is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 215 W. 8th Street, Dallas, TX 75208 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $180K covering 1,250 sq ft. SHAYM 01 LLC is the property owner and Ben Cortez, AIA is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 14, 2026.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cafe Drift?

Cafe Drift is a renovation/alteration project at 215 W. 8th Street in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior finish out of an existing space into a small cafe.

Is Cafe Drift open in Dallas?

Cafe Drift is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Cafe Drift located?

Cafe Drift is located at 215 W. 8th Street, Dallas, TX, 75208, in Dallas County.

Who is the owner or developer of Cafe Drift?

SHAYM 01 LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Cafe Drift, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Cafe Drift?

Ben Cortez, AIA is the design firm of record for Cafe Drift, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Cafe Drift cost and how big is it?

Cafe Drift has an estimated construction value of $180K and approximately 1,250 square feet (about $144/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

📋Scope of Work

Interior finish out of an existing space into a small cafe.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.