Shops & Markets

The fair has completed its 24-day run, and the final corn dog tally is in.

White Rhino’s 14th location lets coffee drinkers see where the magic begins.

Sports personality Dave Portnoy, who typically focuses on pizza, took a one-bite tour of the State Fair of Texas, starting with a Fletcher’s Corny Dog.

The 24-day run of the State Fair of Texas will end this Sunday, Oct. 20. Have you gotten your fill yet? Here’s a guide.

First, a coffee shop, then a chocolatier and bakery, Davis Street Espresso continues to evolve after more than a decade.

In the livestock world, they’re not called “pigs,” but “barrows.” But at the fair they’re called a snack.

Every city needs a hero, a mascot. There’s a gentle giant in Fair Park, snoozing the day away. Once seen, he’s never forgotten.

What does it take to staff seven stands and make thousands of corny dogs in one day? We hang with the Fletchers to find out.

Want to hit the fair, but don’t want it to hit back? Here’s how to do it well.

The Nevins family celebrates 75 years at the fair this year. Three pairs of sneakers, Coke, Cheetos and showroom massage chairs keep them going.

Local craft breweries are getting in the State Fair of Texas game, pairing beer with food, like corny dogs and cotton candy bacon.

The winners of the Texas State Fair food awards include a Dominican dog, candied bacon and a cup of fun.

A London-based coffee shop is opening stores in North Texas. Here’s what’s good.

The first day of the fair isn’t until Sept. 27, but here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll be lining up for.

Cold brew with boba, a shaded sitting area and a dessert that’s everything strawberry shortcake wished it could be.

Why don’t we talk about gelato and espresso more?

Inside McKinney’s historic Cotton Mill, White Box Roastery serves up excellent coffee and an arguably perfect banana muffin.

The names are half the fun. Maybe a Whole Bundt of Kisses will win. Or the Standing on Business. Hot Chick-in-Pancake Poppers sound promising.

A local stylist and model has converted part of her studio to a coffee shop, with The Matrix on an infinite loop.

The rapidly growing drive-through coffee chain is fixin’ to make a good first impression in Frisco.

Can Whataburger keep pace with the morning coffee crowd?

Cody and Jessica Nickson survived the Big Brother house and won The Amazing Race. But can they crack the Dallas coffee market?