Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Friendly staff and great spot to enjoy some coffee while reading or getting some work done.
17 locals recommend
Oak Lawn Coffee
2720 Oak Lawn AveFriendly staff and great spot to enjoy some coffee while reading or getting some work done.
Unique and delicious Latin cuisine. There's also an Argentine tango milonga here every Monday night at 9PM!!
12 locals recommend
Zaguan
2604 Oak Lawn AveUnique and delicious Latin cuisine. There's also an Argentine tango milonga here every Monday night at 9PM!!
A great spot. Their pastries and oatmeal are my go-to. Everything I've had here is fantastic.
16 locals recommend
Mercat Bistro
2501 Harry Hines BlvdA great spot. Their pastries and oatmeal are my go-to. Everything I've had here is fantastic.
Great place to grab a bite of fresh market food...while listening to opera.
86 locals recommend
Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
3403 Oak Lawn AveGreat place to grab a bite of fresh market food...while listening to opera.
Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn AveGreat atmosphere for a drink and food with friends.
TEN Ramen
1888 Sylvan AveDelicious.
The Common Table
2917 Fairmount StGood lunch spot.
crushcraft Thai Eats
2688 Routh StDelicious Thai food that's reasonably priced.
Quesa
3900 Cedar Springs RdTacos.
Go-to spot for burgers! Also because you can walk there.
21 locals recommend
Hunky's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
3930 Cedar Springs RdGo-to spot for burgers! Also because you can walk there.
Mike's Chicken
4234 Maple AveLooks sketchy by delicious and cheap.
Italia Express Cedar Springs
4000 Cedar Springs RdDelicious budget pizza shop
Winslow's
3908 Cedar Springs RoadClassy place to grab a drink and some food.
Great food and service.
Last Sunday of the month is Drag brunch. Good for a group of girls (I have not personally experienced this yet)
12 locals recommend
Cedar Grove
4123 Cedar Springs RdGreat food and service.
Last Sunday of the month is Drag brunch. Good for a group of girls (I have not personally experienced this yet)
18th & Vine
4100 Maple AveBBQ within walking distance.
3300 Oak Lawn
3300 Oak Lawn AveI love Thai food.
Scardello
3511 Oak Lawn AveCheese shop for cheese lovers.
Super fancy steakhouse if that's your thing. I have heard only good things.
91 locals recommend
Nick & Sam's
3008 Maple AvenueSuper fancy steakhouse if that's your thing. I have heard only good things.
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainGreat BBQ in Dallas.
I get ramen from this place all the time when I'm in the area. It's delicious.
50 locals recommend
Wabi House
1802 Greenville AveI get ramen from this place all the time when I'm in the area. It's delicious.
Blind Butcher
1919 Greenville AvenueReally great meats and sausages. They make it all in-house.
HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveGreat place to grab some duck and a drink on their roof deck.
Mudsmith
2114 Greenville AveGreat place to work/study and drink coffee.
I really like their coffee here. Tacos are great as well.
7 locals recommend
Cow Tipping Creamery - Carrollton
1146 Peavy RdI really like their coffee here. Tacos are great as well.
It's a book shop with a coffee bar by day and a bar bar by night. All things I like.
78 locals recommend
The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StIt's a book shop with a coffee bar by day and a bar bar by night. All things I like.
Davis Street Espresso
819 W Davis StThey roast their own beans, yo.
Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueReally delicious spot. Check it out.
Nova
1417 W Davis StOne of my favorite brunch places. Live music on the weekends at 11am.
Jonathon's Oak Cliff
1619 N Beckley AveChicken & Waffles.
CBD Provisions
1530 MainGet the carnitas. Google it.
Arts & Culture
Awesome urban park with food trucks, a children's playground, and lots of events.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyAwesome urban park with food trucks, a children's playground, and lots of events.
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnHome of the Mavericks and Stars!
Everything Else
Market Center Station
4301 Harry Hines BlvdDART station for the light rail and buses.
Shopping
Steel City Pops
2012 Greenville AveUnique and tasty popsicle flavors.
Sightseeing
A must, especially if you can get a bike to cycle around the lake.
502 locals recommend
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdA must, especially if you can get a bike to cycle around the lake.
Really beautiful arboretum. It's so peaceful.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdReally beautiful arboretum. It's so peaceful.
Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
New pedestrian bridge park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bolsa
Great place to grab drinks.