Shops & Markets

Now that the heat has eased off and going out doesn’t feel like punishment, here are some great Dallas coffee shops to hang out in.

Every year the fair introduces new foods and here are a few we’re jazzed to try.

The fried food options may seem as daunting as the lines, but here are some under-the-radar foods to seek out at the fair and where to find them.

It’s funnel cake time. Bottoms up!

Each year before the State Fair of Texas opens, judges pick the three Big Tex Choice Award winners. So, when you wonder what you should eat at the fair, this is a great place to start.

After a chaotic event at the State Fair of Texas last year, a new policy will require a parent or guardian to chaperone all fairgoers 17 years or younger after 5 p.m.

Early this morning, the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists were announced. Deep-fried pho, cheesy crab tater bites, bourbon banana caramel sopapillas and a fried cherry pie are all on the menu.

Discover Ethiopian coffee, pastries and traditional breakfast dishes at this new, slightly hidden, cafe in Northeast Dallas.

While none of the cast is making an appearance – daytime hours, we suppose – there will be coffee-themed lattes at La La Land Cafe.

Deep-fried Vietnamese coffee, turkey ribs, Creole etouffee beignets and deep-fried pho are some of the foods we’re already excited about at the State Fair.

As the name suggests, Peace Middle East Restaurant and Cafe in Richardson adds a unique Middle Eastern flare to the local cafe scene. The new shop, which opened in February, folds rich Middle Eastern flavors into its pastries, toasts and a variety of beverages – all made fresh in-house. The…

Starbucks recently released a new line of olive oil espresso drinks called Oleato in the Dallas market. Starbucks says it’s legal. What could possibly go wrong with three shots of espresso and a tablespoon of olive oil? The idea of adding olive oil to coffee came to thrice-former Starbucks CEO Howard…

We recently tried this new coffee shop in Richardson. From the harissa treats to cardamom-spiced coffee, it is lovely.

Froth Coffee Bar has a fancy machine that allows customers to have any message or image printed on the froth. What a time to be alive.

The White Rock community can soon find sanctuary at the newest outpost of Ascension Coffee, set to open on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 9353 Garland Road.

We have a big crush on La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson. For good reason. It brings us Julie-Andrews-singing-on-a-mountain-top euphoria.

The State Fair of Texas has been a Dallas community staple for more than 130 years. This year surpassed all others as the State Fair broke its attendance record with 2,547,289 fairgoers across its 24-day run.

Each year Big Tex and his cronies work hard to make sure we ingest as many calories as possible while visiting the State Fair of Texas. Here’s a guide we put together to make their hard work pay off, and to ensure your visit is productively indulgent.

“Is that it?” That was Nicole Sternes’ first question when her husband told her earlier this year of his idea for an entry in the Big Tex Choice Awards at the State Fair of Texas …

On Sept. 9 and 10, Fiction Coffee’s own Ian McGee will compete in the U.S. Coffee Championships preliminary round. The event will be hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina …

Like a zombie or a phoenix, pumpkin spice rises again. For those addicted to that magic spice mix, Starbucks starts sales of their seasonal pumpkin spice menu tomorrow at all US stores.