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This week we partnered with our sister chapter, Her Campus SMU, to bring to you the top food spots in or around North Texas!
Homestyle French Toast Breakfast – Old West Café
Old West Café’s breakfast is one of the best in town and the morning time rush is real in this homey southern diner. The menu is full of delicious eats, but their French Toast is unrelieved, they have a few and they’re all sweet buttery and completely to die for!
My Recommendation:
The Scout
Location:
1020 Dallas Dr. Denton, TX (changing locations soon)
Sunday Brunch Scramble – Seven Mile Café
Seven Mile Café is an adorable little converted building perfect for your next brunch with the girls. The cutesy atmosphere and delicious breakfast is a great way to start your Sunday!
My Recommendation:
Avocado Scramble
Location:
529 Bolivar St. Denton, TX
Burgers with a Twist – LSA Burger Co.
LSA or Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. is the best in the North for a good old fashioned rock and roll burger. The gourmet burger joint offers up eclectic décor, a celebration of Texas tunes, themed burger names, and local live music. It’s perfect for families or anyone interested in burgers and music with a Denton, TX backdrop.
My Recommendation:
The Psychedelic
Location:
113 West Hickory Denton
Margarita Monday (and every day) – Rusty Taco
Sometimes you need a drink, and Rusty’s is the best place in Denton for a great marg. Their happy hour margaritas are cheap and pack a punch, so if you’re headed there for a good time make sure you have a designated driver or a sober ride home because you’re gonna leave tipsy.
My Recommendation:
Strawberry Margarita
Location:
210 East Hickory Denton, TX
Midnight Donuts – Back Dough
The backdoor operation of Queenie’s is a fun little spot for donut lovers whose love surpasses regular morning hours. Back Dough opens Friday and Saturday night from 11PM to 1AM, perfect for anyone stumbling home after a long night and in need of a sugar rush.
My Recommendation:
Everything
Location:
115 E Hickory St, Denton, TX (behind Queenie’s Steakhouse at the Austin Street Door)
Local Pizza Dive – Crooked Crust
Crooked Crust is a staple for every UNT student, but it’s more than just a convenient pizza spot. Crooked Crust offers up a great college atmosphere, great prices, and some of the best pizza in Denton.
My Recommendation:
The Mean Green
Location:
101 Ave A, Denton, TX
Sunday Brunch – Bread Winners
Bread Winners has all your favorite breakfast options with delicious twists that guarantee you will leave satisfied. This restaurant has been a Dallas staple since the 90’s and continues to be a classic brunch location for a Saturday that includes SMU Boulevarding and Football.
My Recommendation:
Normandy French Toast, Warm Cinnamon Rolls
Locations:
8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas TX, 75225
5560 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Burgers with a Twist – Twisted Root Burger Co.
Located close to SMU, Twisted Root takes a twist on classic burgers. With pickles made in house, spiked milkshakes, and wild meat to add to your burger including buffalo, rabbit, kangaroo, duck, alligator, and lamb
My Recommendation:
The Spicy Goat Burger, Happy Pilgrim Burger, Fat Elvis Milkshake
Locations:
5609 SMU Blvd, Ste 102, Dallas, TX
2615 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
Classic BBQ – Pecan Lodge
Great for a weekend lunch excursion, the Pecan Lodge is open from 11-3 every day aside from Friday and Saturday when they stay open until 10 pm! This place is voted one of the “Top 4 BBQ Joints in the World” by Texas Monthly, so be prepared for a mouth watering experience
My Recommendation:
“The brisket is a dream come true”
Location:
2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Slice of Pie – Emporium Pie
Located next to Pecan Lodge, this pie shop sells whole pies or sells them by the slice. If you ask for it to go, they package them in handmade wooden To Go boxes that make you feel like a kid again.
My Recommendation:
The Drunken Nut, Smooth Operator, Dr Love… seriously just skip lunch and try them all.
Locations:
314 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX
2708 Main St, Dallas, TX
Crafted Tacos – Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco has reinvented the taco as we know it. With a line curving around the restaurant due to popularity, these tacos don’t disappoint.
My Recommendation:
Tuna Poke, Picnic, Nashville
Location:
3012 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX
Bad and Boozy – The Rustic
Great for a night out or for a place to bring those visiting Texas. With live music, a huge bar, and outdoor picnic tables and strung lights. The Rustic will guarantee good drinks, a good meal, and good time.
My Recommendation:
Frozen Moscow Mule, Frosé, Texas Goat Cheese, Texas Quail
Location:
3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX