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Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Explore in Dallas-Fort Worth
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items I’ve lived in DFW for 4 years, and these are my favorite places to eat, drink, and explore across the Metroplex. From hidden gem restaurants to cozy coffee shops and fun activities, this list is perfect for locals and visitors who want to experience ...
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Restaurants
Activities
Coffee Shops & Bakeries
Bookstores & Shops
Restaurants
A curated list of restaurants I personally love, from casual spots to unique dining experiences. Perfect for discovering local flavors and hidden gems around DFW.
Best burgers in town! Every month, they have a “Battle of the Burgers”, where two specialty burgers go head-to-head to see which one wins. 1 order = 1 vote! The winner moves on to the next month to compete against the next contender.
Dallas - Rodeo Goat | Craft Burgers - Beers - Cocktails
The best margaritas! Employees are very kind, Angel always recognizes us and makes a point to greet us every time we go. Highly recommend if you're looking for that authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Their fajitas are amazing!
Enchilada's Restaurant - Dallas
THE BEST PHỞ IN DALLAS. And it doesn't get enough credit. They also serve other dishes like bun thit nuong and banh mi. Highly recommend if you're looking for a laid-back vibe with delicious foods.
Phở Saigon #8
AMAZING BANH MI, YOU GOTTA GET THE DAC BIET. Very casual, the aunties there will load your sandwich up! They also sell other desserts like che.
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Great place to get the best bang for your buck. Some great Chinese takeout!
Order Authentic Chinese Online | China Bull Express - Pickup or Delivery ...
Waya has the best ramen in Dallas, hands-down. They also serve other delicious Japanese foods like curry and yakisoba. Definitely recommend pairing your meal with a draft Asahi.
WAYA Japanese Izakaya
An unassuming little burger shop in Deep Ellum, Sky Rocket Burger serves up juicy, delicious hamburgers that had me already planning my next visit from the first bite. Their fries are fresh, hot, and perfectly salty. They serve local real-sugar sodas...
Deep Ellum | Hours + Location | Sky Rocket Burger in Texas
Activities
Fun things to do in DFW for anyone who loves being active or trying something new. I’m a big fan of indoor rock climbing gyms — they’re great for fitness, stress relief, and having fun with friends — and I’ve included my top picks below.
great place to rock climb and meet new friends! This gym is huge and offers both bouldering and rope climbing. They have a great gym area and also offer yoga!
Movement Design District
THEY HAVE A CAT! The style of the boulders set here is different than that at the Movement gyms, so climbing here is a whole different experience.
The Blok Climbing Co
A quiet escape from bustling city life. Once you get back on the trail, all you can hear around you is the sound of birds and your own footsteps. A very nice place for a relaxing walk.
Cravens Park
Calling all karaoke lovers! City Night KTV is the best place I've found for karaoke. They have individual karaoke rooms for various group sizes, and their karaoke system is super updated. Any song that is available on YouTube can be streamed to the T...
City Night KTV Karaoke Bar & Café
Coffee Shops & Bakeries
Cozy coffee shop tucked away in Harwood District! Free parking for 3 hours when you validate inside. The inside is dimly lit with a soft, cozy vibe. If it's raining outside, it's the perfect atmosphere.
Magnolias Sous Le Pont
Their espresso is very tasty! It definitely can get crowded, so grab a table where you can!
Wayward Coffee Co
if you like Vietnamese coffee, this is the place to go! robusta coffee sourced from vietnam and brewed using the phin method. owner and employees are very nice, they will make you feel welcomed! It has a wonderful outdoor seating area to sit and rela...
chimlanh
I love this specific Feng Cha location the most, the owner is soooo nice and they make great Vietnamese coffee. The inside is really cute and is a great place to sit and relax.
Feng Cha - Arlington, 3701 S Cooper St, Ste 125, Arlington, TX 76015, US
THE BEST STRAWBERRY MATCHA. And their pastries!! -drool- This is a great place to get delicious pastries at an affordable price, and they have a location in Grand Prairie as well.
85°C Bakery Cafe-Carrollton, 2540 Old Denton Rd, Ste ...
One of the most popular coffee shops in Denton Square, Jupiter House is the preferred location for UNT students to study and hang out with friends. They have a variety of specialty lattes and bagel sandwiches to choose from!
Jupiter House
Great vibe inside. Would be the perfect place to read a book and chill with some coffee or a cocktail. Love trying their seasonal coffee flight.
Ascension Coffee Design District
Bookstores & Shops
Indie bookstores I love in DFW — cozy, unique, and full of hidden gems. Perfect for browsing, picking up gifts, or discovering local literary treasures.
This is the cutest little bookstore hidden inside of Smash Toast in Arlington! They have genres for all readers and even include a very robust section of local authors. I highly recommend both if you're looking for the hottest Booktok book or somethi...
Folklore Grove
Another great indie bookstore with a great selection. They have multiple genres, so you'll definitely be able to find something for you.
Poets Books Bishop Arts
If you love a good romance book, you need to check out Blush. It is a romance-only bookstore that sells every romance from mafia to hockey to paranormal to romantasy. Perfect place for someone looking to read the next epic love story. They also sell ...
Blush Bookstore