Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Amazing local flare, a variety of food and drinks, walkable neighborhood, shopping, and much more.
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StAmazing local flare, a variety of food and drinks, walkable neighborhood, shopping, and much more.
Local coffee roaster with it's own cafe. Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood!
39 locals recommend
Davis Street Espresso
819 W Davis StLocal coffee roaster with it's own cafe. Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood!
The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StGreat coffee shop and bookstore with cocktails and shows.
Taqueria El Si Hay
601 W Davis StGreat and cheap street tacos!
Nova
1417 W Davis StGreat food and $5 cocktails happy hour M-F 4-6pm.
The pig smiley is the best pizza I've ever eaten. You will probably want a reservation if you want to eat here between Thursday-Sunday.
110 locals recommend
Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveThe pig smiley is the best pizza I've ever eaten. You will probably want a reservation if you want to eat here between Thursday-Sunday.
Amazing dark chocolates made in house and you can have a free sample of everything in the store.
44 locals recommend
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1925 Greenville AveAmazing dark chocolates made in house and you can have a free sample of everything in the store.
Deep Sushi
2624 Elm StBest sushi in Dallas
Si Tapas
2207 Allen StAuthentic Spanish tapas and the best sangria ever.
Sushi Bayashi
331 Singleton BlvdBest tuna tower I've ever eaten!
Kate Weiser Chocolate
3011 Gulden LnDesigner chocolate shop.
Bolsa
Great food and $10 cocktails are half off M-F from 4:30-7pm.
Good Mexican food with half-price bottles of wine from Sunday-Wednesday.
244 locals recommend
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3715 Greenville AveGood Mexican food with half-price bottles of wine from Sunday-Wednesday.
Pink Magnolia
642 West Davis StreetAmazing southern food!!!
JOY Macarons
839 W Davis StYes, they only sell French macarons. And they are worth every bite.
Mesa
118 JeffersonDelicious margaritas and queso fundido
Tacodeli
1878 Sylvan AveBest breakfast tacos
Houndstooth Coffee
1900 N Henderson AveOne of my favorite coffee shops
Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster
313 JeffersonAnother great coffee shop
Whisk Crepes Cafe
1888 Sylvan AveAuthentic delicious French crepes
Great market, wine bar, and restaurant. You have to try the tiramisu!
33 locals recommend
CiboDivino Marketplace
1868 Sylvan AveGreat market, wine bar, and restaurant. You have to try the tiramisu!
Fantastic new restaurant right up the street! They are currently open for lunch and dinner. Cooking classes are available to book online.
Garnish Kitchen Cooking Studio and Market
1314 W Davis StFantastic new restaurant right up the street! They are currently open for lunch and dinner. Cooking classes are available to book online.
Hands down the best Italian food I have ever eaten! They usually have reservations booked a month in advance, but there are four open seats at the bar that you can sometimes catch, or open seating on the patio when the weather is nice. Definitely worth the price and the experience!
45 locals recommend
Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueHands down the best Italian food I have ever eaten! They usually have reservations booked a month in advance, but there are four open seats at the bar that you can sometimes catch, or open seating on the patio when the weather is nice. Definitely worth the price and the experience!
Drinks & Nightlife
Small Brewpub
333 JeffersonLocal brewery with amazing cocktails.
Dallas Comedy House
3036 Elm StGreat way to spend a night laughing!
Black Swan Saloon
2708 Elm StFabulous mixology bar
Huge music venue with great concerts that come through Dallas all the time.
50 locals recommend
The Bomb Factory
2713 Canton StHuge music venue with great concerts that come through Dallas all the time.
Jettison
1878 Sylvan AveFantastic cocktails
Everything Else
Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop AveYes, they only sell pies. And it's totally worth it.
Arts & Culture
Theatre Three
2688 Routh StGreat place to see a show
Diverse park that includes outdoor concerts, movies, food trucks, yoga, kids' park, dog park and great restaurants. Check out their website for events.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyDiverse park that includes outdoor concerts, movies, food trucks, yoga, kids' park, dog park and great restaurants. Check out their website for events.
Free museum for standard exhibits and it's open till 9pm on Thursdays.
790 locals recommend
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StFree museum for standard exhibits and it's open till 9pm on Thursdays.
The Kessler Theater
1230 W Davis StLocal music venue with great concerts.
The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonHistoric movie theater in Dallas with current movies.
AT&T Performing Arts Center
2403 Flora StOne of my favorite places to see a show!
You will probably want to spend an entire day here. And you will feel like a kid. And it's awesome.
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StYou will probably want to spend an entire day here. And you will feel like a kid. And it's awesome.
Undermain Theatre
3200 MainHidden gem of a theater
Jen Mauldin Gallery
Another great local art gallery!
Kettle Art Gallery
2650 MainVery cool art gallery in Deep Ellum with rotating artists.
Fantastic cultural center in Deep Ellum. Mokah Coffee Bar and the Umbrella Gallery are both inside with great coffee and art. It's also a great place to meet people if you are moving to Dallas.
Life in Deep Ellum
2803 Taylor StFantastic cultural center in Deep Ellum. Mokah Coffee Bar and the Umbrella Gallery are both inside with great coffee and art. It's also a great place to meet people if you are moving to Dallas.
Sightseeing
Great sight-seeing and food experience. Incubator for new businesses and amazing food!
268 locals recommend
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdGreat sight-seeing and food experience. Incubator for new businesses and amazing food!
Fantastic pedestrian park and walking bridge right over the Trinity River. Entrance is right next to Trinity Groves.
12 locals recommend
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian BridgeFantastic pedestrian park and walking bridge right over the Trinity River. Entrance is right next to Trinity Groves.
Essentials
Tom Thumb
315 S Hampton RdAny groceries you need
Cox Farms Market - Dallas
778 Fort Worth AveGreat local shop with a lot of organic produce
Local dry cleaner with same-day service if dropped off by 9am
9 locals recommend
Faulkner's Fine Dry Cleaning
1912 Abrams PkwyLocal dry cleaner with same-day service if dropped off by 9am
Amazing salon for mani-pedis! Everything is toxin-free and a lot of the products are made in house. Complimentary beverages during service and the place smells like a bakery instead of a nail salon. Appointments can be made online.
7 locals recommend
Pink Pedi
1888 Sylvan AveAmazing salon for mani-pedis! Everything is toxin-free and a lot of the products are made in house. Complimentary beverages during service and the place smells like a bakery instead of a nail salon. Appointments can be made online.
My favorite grocery store and within walking distance. Huge produce selection for super cheap.
10 locals recommend
El Rio Grande Latin Market
2515 JeffersonMy favorite grocery store and within walking distance. Huge produce selection for super cheap.
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite movie theater in Dallas. TACO Tuesday ($5 movie tickets)
119 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar StMy favorite movie theater in Dallas. TACO Tuesday ($5 movie tickets)
$10 all you can play arcade games with lots of house-made ciders on tap
40 locals recommend
Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving Blvd$10 all you can play arcade games with lots of house-made ciders on tap