Guidebook for Dallas
Essentials
A two minute walk from the front door, this is the perfect place to grab last minute conveniences from condiments to chargers or a deck of cards. Also has a nice selection of wine and beer.
Dan's Food Store
1008 W Davis StA two minute walk from the front door, this is the perfect place to grab last minute conveniences from condiments to chargers or a deck of cards. Also has a nice selection of wine and beer.
My favorite wine and beer store. Very knowledgeable staff, good variety, and an easy five minute walk from the house.
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North Oak Cliff Beer & Wine
1301 W Davis StMy favorite wine and beer store. Very knowledgeable staff, good variety, and an easy five minute walk from the house.
A much closer alternative to Walgreens. Has everything but a pharmacy. Very clean and well stocked.
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Family Dollar
4311 Live Oak StA much closer alternative to Walgreens. Has everything but a pharmacy. Very clean and well stocked.
Smaller grocery store catering to local and organic minded shoppers. Nice selection and cheaper than Whole Foods. A favorite among locals.
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Cox Farms Market - Dallas
778 Fort Worth AveSmaller grocery store catering to local and organic minded shoppers. Nice selection and cheaper than Whole Foods. A favorite among locals.
Tom Thumb
315 S Hampton RdGrocery store
Fiesta Mart
611 JeffersonGrocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic music venue with a regular rotation of top-notch talent from here and around the globe.
79 personas locales recomiendan
The Kessler Theater
1230 W Davis StHistoric music venue with a regular rotation of top-notch talent from here and around the globe.
A swanky bar inside an iconic hotel, locals and tourists mingle and enjoy the views. Also has regular poolside events and is known for it's artists in residence.
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BarBelmont
901 Fort Worth AveA swanky bar inside an iconic hotel, locals and tourists mingle and enjoy the views. Also has regular poolside events and is known for it's artists in residence.
Named after the infamous bank robbing couple, this fun cocktail bar also serves sandwiches and often has live music on the weekends.
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Parker Barrow's Craft House and Deli
338 W Davis StNamed after the infamous bank robbing couple, this fun cocktail bar also serves sandwiches and often has live music on the weekends.
Several outdoor tables and benches give this bar a great backyard feel. Good offering of drinks and bar food with trivia on Wednesday nights.
34 personas locales recomiendan
Ten Bells Tavern
232 W 7th StSeveral outdoor tables and benches give this bar a great backyard feel. Good offering of drinks and bar food with trivia on Wednesday nights.
Belly up to the bar at this appropriately named spot and try one of their delicious hand-crafted beers. A popular spot among locals, it's a great place to get your bearings and start your evening.
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Small Brewpub
333 JeffersonBelly up to the bar at this appropriately named spot and try one of their delicious hand-crafted beers. A popular spot among locals, it's a great place to get your bearings and start your evening.
Entertainment & Activities
Historic theater (where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested) recently renovated with eclectic movies and a bar.
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The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonHistoric theater (where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested) recently renovated with eclectic movies and a bar.
Bowlounge
167 Turtle Creek BlvdRetro styled bowling lanes and bar.
Adjacent to a cidery, this arcade offers over 125 free-play (after admission) games and serves 24 ciders on tap.
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Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving BlvdAdjacent to a cidery, this arcade offers over 125 free-play (after admission) games and serves 24 ciders on tap.
Best place to watch a movie with a beer and a snack (or dinner). There is also a bar upstairs to hash over the finer points of whatever movie, and karaoke rooms! Also a pretty decent sunset view.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar StBest place to watch a movie with a beer and a snack (or dinner). There is also a bar upstairs to hash over the finer points of whatever movie, and karaoke rooms! Also a pretty decent sunset view.
Food Scene
Best late night food option. Kitchen stays open until 2am. Also a good bar with a fun mix of local clientele.
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Nova
1417 W Davis StBest late night food option. Kitchen stays open until 2am. Also a good bar with a fun mix of local clientele.
A favorite spot for dinner or brunch with a seasonal menu. Very delicious.
76 personas locales recomiendan
Bolsa
A favorite spot for dinner or brunch with a seasonal menu. Very delicious.
Only open through August 2017 :/
An offshoot from the restaurant, this shop has a good selection of take home meals, freshly made juices and coffee, and local artisan consumables including bread, soap, coffee beans, and pastries.
76 personas locales recomiendan
Bolsa
Only open through August 2017 :/
An offshoot from the restaurant, this shop has a good selection of take home meals, freshly made juices and coffee, and local artisan consumables including bread, soap, coffee beans, and pastries.
Half coffee shop, half roaster, this is a must for any serious coffee drinker. The roasting side also sells beans and gifts for coffee aficionados.
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Davis Street Espresso
819 W Davis StHalf coffee shop, half roaster, this is a must for any serious coffee drinker. The roasting side also sells beans and gifts for coffee aficionados.
Famed pie shop in a cute house with a very delicious selection.
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Emporium Pies
314 N Bishop AveFamed pie shop in a cute house with a very delicious selection.
C. Señor
330 W Davis StA little stand serving delicious Cuban sandwiches and tacos. Don't miss the yucca fries!
Regularly voted the best tacos in Dallas, you can expect to see a line coming from this taco stand most hours of the day. It serves traditional Mexican style tacos.
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Taqueria El Si Hay
601 W Davis StRegularly voted the best tacos in Dallas, you can expect to see a line coming from this taco stand most hours of the day. It serves traditional Mexican style tacos.
For a more (North) Americanized taco shop with a good breakfast lineup, try Tacodeli. The accompanying salsas are hard to beat and the horchata is fresh and delicious.
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Tacodeli
1878 Sylvan AveFor a more (North) Americanized taco shop with a good breakfast lineup, try Tacodeli. The accompanying salsas are hard to beat and the horchata is fresh and delicious.
A very popular restaurant with an especially strong breakfast and lunch following. Includes a nice outdoor seating area and sidewalk counter service.
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Oddfellows
316 W 7th StA very popular restaurant with an especially strong breakfast and lunch following. Includes a nice outdoor seating area and sidewalk counter service.
In a region with fierce BBQ competition, this smokehouse regularly makes the top of the list. Go for lunch or early dinner if you want to ensure they don't run out of your favorite.
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Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis StIn a region with fierce BBQ competition, this smokehouse regularly makes the top of the list. Go for lunch or early dinner if you want to ensure they don't run out of your favorite.
Slow Bone BBQ
2234 Irving BlvdHighly rated lunch only BBQ spot.
If you are still months away from your planned visit, book this place now! It is very hard to get reservations.
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Lucia
287 North Bishop AvenueIf you are still months away from your planned visit, book this place now! It is very hard to get reservations.
Just what you expect and much more. Full bar and solid mac and cheese offerings round out this homage to cheesy goodness.
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Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. (Bishop Arts)
310 W 7th StJust what you expect and much more. Full bar and solid mac and cheese offerings round out this homage to cheesy goodness.
More than a pizza shop with a well-rounded menu, great selection of beer and wine, and an elegantly casual atmosphere.
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Eno's Pizza Tavern
407 N Bishop AveMore than a pizza shop with a well-rounded menu, great selection of beer and wine, and an elegantly casual atmosphere.
Sophisticated campfire fare at this Zagat rated restaurant keeps folks coming from far and wide. Indulge in the S'mores for dessert; you won't be disappointed.
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Tillman's Roadhouse
324 W 7th StSophisticated campfire fare at this Zagat rated restaurant keeps folks coming from far and wide. Indulge in the S'mores for dessert; you won't be disappointed.
Cold pressed juices and quality coffee concoctions set this spot above the rest. If you are lucky enough to visit in the fall, they make the best iced pumpkin latte imaginable.
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Local Press + Brew
1605 N Beckley AveCold pressed juices and quality coffee concoctions set this spot above the rest. If you are lucky enough to visit in the fall, they make the best iced pumpkin latte imaginable.
Great spot for coffee, beer and snacks with an exceptional happy hour.
29 personas locales recomiendan
Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster
313 JeffersonGreat spot for coffee, beer and snacks with an exceptional happy hour.
The best way to beat the heat, these very popular pops come in an exciting variety of flavors.
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Encanto Pops
831 W Davis StThe best way to beat the heat, these very popular pops come in an exciting variety of flavors.
JOY Macarons
839 W Davis StGo on and treat yourself!
Come here for local produce and goods every Saturday from 8am to 1pm through the summer.
Tyler Street Market
927 W 10th StCome here for local produce and goods every Saturday from 8am to 1pm through the summer.
This beer garden contains a restaurant and venue. It's a great place to spend an afternoon snacking, imbibing, and enjoying live music.
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The Foundry Bar
2303 Pittman StThis beer garden contains a restaurant and venue. It's a great place to spend an afternoon snacking, imbibing, and enjoying live music.
Everything Else
SYNC Yoga & Wellbeing
1888 Sylvan AvenueOffering yoga, barre, dance and meditation classes.
Clairevista Vitality Club
707 Seale StGym
Bishop Arts CrossFit
650 West Davis StreetPopular cross fit spot.
This one stop gas station / taco joint / beer store is as Texas as Texas gets. The tacos alone have their own following (and several awards). Also they have longhorns. Why? Because it's Texas.
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Fuel City
801 S Riverfront BlvdThis one stop gas station / taco joint / beer store is as Texas as Texas gets. The tacos alone have their own following (and several awards). Also they have longhorns. Why? Because it's Texas.
Getting Around
Dallas Bike Works Oak Cliff
821 W Davis StGreat place to rent bikes or tune up yours.
Arts & Culture
Tucked away bookstore, cafe, and bar with regular events and occasional live music in the back yard.
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The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StTucked away bookstore, cafe, and bar with regular events and occasional live music in the back yard.