A curated collection of my favorite places in Dallas — for book lovers, foodies, and anyone chasing that big city sparkle with small-town heart.
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Local Love: Bishop Arts Edition
Deep Ellum Diaries
West End Wonders
Local Love: Bishop Arts Edition
My favorite stops in one of Dallas’s most charming districts...from cozy bookstores and quirky gift shops to delicious bites and hidden gems. This list is your guide to wandering Bishop Arts like a local.
This is one of my favorite places in Dallas! It is in the Bishop Arts district... It is the cutest little bookstore that hosts live local bands!! They have a vinyl collection that is out of this world and a coffee bar!!!
The Wild Detectives
This is the best pie shop in all of Dallas!!!
It is cozy and warm... And they have just about every kind of pie that you could imagine!
Emporium Pies
If you've never been here, you absolutely have to!! It is beautiful... The food is amazing and the drinks are out of this world!!!
HOME | Oddfellows in the Bishop Arts District
This adorable little shop has everything that you could possibly want!!! Highly recommended!!!
Home | Bella & Brawn
This is the cutest little employee owned shop in Bishop arts!!! If you are looking to shop local (and everyone should shop local) this shop is for you!!!
Zsa Zsa’s Unique Boutique
Urban owl is a gift shop and bookstore.... It is spectacular!!? I love this place so much.... If you have not been here, I highly recommend it!!!
Urban Owl Gift Shop in Bishop Arts District Dallas | Urban Owl
I just love a good bookstore!!! In fact, if that is how I could spend all of my days, I would be happy for the rest of my life!!! This place is amazing.... I just love it here!!!
Poets Books
This is a cute little collective.. there are gifts, cards, and clothing.. You can also find ceramics and jewelry made by locals. This place is amazing!!!
Mosaic Makers Collective
You are missing out if you have not been here... Who doesn't love chocolate?
Dude Sweet Chocolate | Crafting Chocolate For The People
Stock& barrel is a charming little restaurant set in the bishop arts district. It is the perfect little neighborhood spot! It is industrial chic and there's an open kitchen!!! The l bar is amazing... This place is almost always packed.
Stock & Barrel
Grilled cheese should absolutely be fun and delicious!!! These folks are always experimenting with new flavors and they turn ideas into sandwiches that are amazing! This place has something for everyone...
Best Sandwiches in Northeast Dallas, TX | Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. | Sandwiches near me
Everything in this shop is cute... It's a whole vibe!!!!
Talking out of Turn
I absolutely adore this little art gallery!!! Everyone there is super friendly and passionate about what they do!!!! Couldn't recommend enough!!!!
WE ARE 1976
I just love this little gift shop!!! You can find some of the most interesting things here!!! I highly recommend for everyone!!!
Shop Home and Market on Bishop Gifts, Fashion, Home Delights
This little game store offers a fantastic selection of everything from board games to card games.. All the newest releases were there and even some out of print titles! Their prices are amazing and it has a fun welcoming vibe!!!
House Rules Games
Deep Ellum Diaries
My favorite places to explore, eat, and unwind in Deep Ellum.... a neighborhood that’s gritty, creative, and completely unforgettable.
If you are looking for a spot with a bar and a courtyard and food trucks and live music and art exhibitions... This is it! It's just off Commerce Street in Dallas.... The heart Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum Art Company
If you were looking for great pizza... This spot is amazing. The atmosphere is great, the wait staff is on top of everything.. This place is really spectacular!!
Cane Rosso
The electric shuffle is a laid-back spot. It features six shuffleboard rinks and two bars... There's also a patio!!!!
Shuffleboard, Bar, Brunch | Dallas
This is my favorite barbecue in Dallas... Hands down!!!! The food is spectacular!! The brisket, ribs, all of the sausages.... they are delicious and the sides are just as good! The tender, juicy, and flavorful meats along with the laid-back rustic a...
Pecan Lodge – True Texas BBQ | Deep Ellum
West End Wonders
This museum is wonderful!!! I take my granddaughter almost every week... They have a section that is just for toddlers that is out of this world! There are places for the kids to explore literally everything!!
Start Your Adventure - Perot Museum of Nature and Science
This is a comprehensive exhibit on John f. Kennedy's presidency and assassination... straight from the sniper's nest. This History museum is detailed. It it includes artifacts, presentations, videos... And there's a bookstore! The exhibits are all e...
Homepage | The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
The Dallas world aquarium offers a wide variety of animals, including birds, monkeys, otters, penguins, reptiles... Even sharks. Just walking through the line to buy your tickets feels like you're in a zoo!! There is something here for everyone... Wh...