rollandservedwithhousemadeMississippiComebackSauce.Veggie burgers are actually flavorful, as is the JiveTurkey Burger with pesto, chipotle aioli and avocado. Optional burger toppings are fun and in- ventive,fromfriedeggstoghostchilisauce.Anddon’tmissthe“killer milkshakes and generous appetizers, enough to make a serious dent inyourappetite. 4925GreenvilleAve.,Suite150|Dallas (972)370-3636 8255PrestonRd.,Suite300|Plano (972)535-5157| grubburgerbar.com Hopdoddy Hopdoddy believes “happy burgers” start with “happy cows” – hu- manelyraisedandwithoutanyaddedchemicalsorhormones.Infact, justabouteverythingatHopdoddyis“happy”:localandorganicveg- etables,handcutfries,madefromscratchbuns(includinggluten-free options)andcraftbeers.There’snotableservice,perse,butstaffhelps you find a seat and is more than“happy”to bring you refills or any- thing else you need.Waits at the Preston Center location can be long atlunchbutworthit. hopdoddy.com PrestonCenter|6030LutherLn.,Dallas (214)363-2337 3227McKinneyAve.|Dallas (214)871-2337 5100BeltLineRd.|Addison (972)387-2337 Jake’sUptown:Burgers,Beer&Atmosphere Now this is where you take out-of-town visitors for a really great, no muss/no fuss Texas-style hamburger. Yeah, there are a couple of obligatorysaladsonthemenubutreally,whocares?Ifyou’reatJake’s, you’re there for fried, battered and delicious. Even desserts are fried. Really, it all goes back to the famous poppy seed buns, all crunchy and toasty. “Vegetables” include Fried Pickle Chips and even Fried Green Beans (See, Mom? We’re eating our greens!). There are giant TV screens everywhere, showcasing a plethora of near and far sports channels, and beer is always frosty—whether in bottles or on tap. Serversarefriendly,andyou’rewelcometostayforaslittleoraslong asyoulike. MultiplelocationsthroughoutDFW jakesuptown.com Kenny’sBurgerJoint Whetheryou’reinthemoodforareallygreat,classicburgerlikeZed’s StraightUporsomethingalittledifferentlikeMushroomBrieorBlack & Blue (with Cajun spices and bleu cheese), Kenny’s doesn’t disap- point.LoadedCheeseFriesarethebombhere,andifyou’rereallyfeel- ingindulgent,don’tforgetthethickcutonionrings—they’reepic. kennysburgerjoint.com 1377LegacyDr.|Frisco (214)618-8001 5809PrestonRd. |Plano (972)378-0999 VillageBurgerBar Remember Monk’s on Sein- feld, the café where the group gathered regularly to nosh and chat? That’s how it is at Village Burger Bar in Watters Creek. Yes, the food is stellar (Cheffed-Up Gourmet Burg- ers, Truffle Fries and Decadent Shakes), but it’s also a place where family comes first. Many custom- ers pop in several times a week to watch games and let the kids run around. 957GardenParkDr.|Allen(469)854-6616 5700LegacyDr./Plano(972)801-2772 www.villageburgerbar.com CAFÉS, DINERS & COFFEEHOUSES BreadWinnersCaféandBakery Is your family having a tough time deciding what’s for dinner (or breakfast or brunch)? Bring ‘em on over to Breadwinners. Southern Lump Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade? No problem. Free-Range Roasted Chicken with fresh herbs, seasonal vegetable orzo, and pep- padewvinaigrette?Yep.Big,juicyGreenChileJalapenoBaconBurger? Of course! How about something more obscure, like Smoked Gouda Fondue with basil, or Pork Belly Sliders? Breadwinners has those, too. Don’t worry, if you’ve got a hankering for big, hearty breakfast items such as Beeman Ranch Akaushi Strip Steak & Eggs or one of several Eggs Benedict varieties, you won’t be disappointed. Stop by themouth-wateringbakeryonyourwayoutforalittlesomethingto enjoylater,allbyyourself. Uptown,InwoodVillage,Plano,NorthParkCenter breadwinnerscafe.com CaféBrazil While this Dallas staple offers a varied menu of appetizers, soups, salad, entrees, desserts, coffees, and more, ingredients lean heavily toward Mexico—not Brazil. We’re okay with that though because tasty,comfortfoodoptionsabound. Breakfastportionsaregenerous, andmostentreesincludeasignaturesideofcrispyRoastedRosemary Potatoes or Fried Sweet Potatoes. Migas with housemade chorizo really hit the spot. Several locations are open 24 hours on the week- ends,andtheUniversityParklocationisopen24hoursalways.It’snot easytofindthatinDallas! MultiplelocationsinDFW|cafebrazil.com Cindi’sNYDeli If you’re looking for authentic NewYork deli food, go to Cindi’s. Now. Oh, and it just happens to be owned by a lovelyVietnamese woman namedAnhVo.Housemadebagelsandbreads,Reubens,pattymelts, generousomeletsandmatzoballsouparejustafewofthethingsthat keeptransplantedNewYorkersandoriginalDallasitesalikeflockingto Cindi’s—morning, noon and night.The menu’s huge, so suffice it to say, if you’ve got a taste for something, Cindi’s probably has it—and it’sallgood.Breakfastservedalldayandcateringavailable.Withloca- tionsthroughouttheMetroplex,there’ssuretobeaCindi’snearyou. FivelocationsthroughouttheMetroplex cindisnydeli.com CoffeeHouseCafé This little jewel box offers delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner at reasonable prices in a delightful setting. It’s the perfect place for date night or just about anything else.Their coffee is European style, handcrafted, mostly organic and all that. If you feel like a date night at home, theyevenofferadrive-through.It’sallgood.Butreally,you hadusatdrive-through. 6150FrankfordRd. |Dallas (469)248-0554|coffeehousecafe.com CrossroadsDiner Earlier this year, Crossroads relocated to the NE corner of Preston and Campbell, making this formerWalnut Hill favorite even more conve- nientfornorthDallasites.Yes,thefamousstickybunsareooey,gooey, andover-the-top,studdedwithchoppedpecans,caramel,andcinna- mon—butthisisadinerafterall. Youcan’tgowrongwiththemade- from-scratch, blueberry pancakes and hearty frittatas, but you’ll also wanttotrylunchtimefaresuchasMyMom'sEggSaladSandwichon wheattoastorthesublimeCrispyFriedChickenandWarmBriesand- wich.Crossroadswelcomeskidsandlargeparties,and,whilethisbusy placedoesn’ttakereservations,simplydownloadtheNowaitappand you'llgetatextwhenyourtableisready. 17194PrestonRd.|Dallas crossroads-diner.com DeliNews Sometimes,you’vejustgottahaveasandwich–areallybig,juicyone onpillowybread,piledhighwithdelimeats,cheeseandcondiments. And Deli News, a true NewYork-style deli, restaurant and bakery has servedthebestforthepasttwenty-twoyears.They’vegoteverything the ex-New Yorker is looking for: whitefish, chopped liver, pastrami andmore.Buttheydodinner,too.Dineinortakeout(theyalsocater) fromtheirhotfoodmenuincludingbeefstroganoff,boiledchickenin thepotwithmatzoball,stuffedcabbagerollsandbraisedshortribs. 17062PrestonRd.|Dallas (972)733-3354|delinewsdallas.com DreamCafé This favorite breakfast-lunch-dinner-brunch spot, equally popular among young, energetic families and sleepy singles sporting di- sheveled hair, offers something for everyone: vegetarian entrees so hearty you’ll never miss the meat; gluten-free dishes; breakfast itemsfordinner(ChickenandWaffleswithbacongravy?);andplenty more. Just looking for a nosh?Try the Blue Cheese Chips loaded with apple-smoked bacon and scallions or theThai Crab Fritters with lem- ongrass, lime leaf, buttermilk, and chile. With friendly service and cocktail offerings, the dream is very much alive. Now with a location inLakewood. Addison,Uptown,Lakewood thedreamcafe.com FroggCoffeeBar&Creperie Cause sometimes you need a crepe,too!Andwhenthecraving hits, it’s time to head to Frogg. If the Nutella and Stuff crepe (with foster and caramel sauc- es, whipped cream, apples and cinnamon)isn’tenoughtomake you jump in your car, maybe the friendly and knowledgeable baristas will win you over with one of their delicious hot beverage options, topped with beautiful latte art designs. Heartier appetites will appreciate their delicious soups, sandwiches and filling omelet crepes.ThisplacefeelslikealittlesliceofEuropeanheaven. LocatedinAllenatWattersCreek froggcoffee.com HighlandParkOldFashionedSodaFountain Craving nostalgia, along with THE best half ham salad/half pimento cheesesandwichintown?Withoutadoubt,thisiswhereyouneedto be. In business for over 104 (!) years, which in Dallas terms is practi- callyliketheMesolithicera,verylittlehaschangedinthelastcentury atHPOFSF,exceptforthegraciousadditionofcentralair-conditioning. Oh,ifthoseoriginalbarstoolscouldtalk!Momsandbusinessmoguls alike mingle over Frito chili pies, superior shakes and what we think simply has to be house made vegetable soup—it’s that good. And whether you’re craving a malt, cooler, float, freeze, soda or sundae, they’reallsublime. 3229KnoxSt.|Dallas highlandparksodafountain.com Lekka It’s a restaurant/bar. It’s a gallery/gift shop. It’s Lekka!Whether you’re lookingforuniquegifts,Himalayansaltlamps(youneedone!),orthe perfectspottomeetupwithfriendsforaheartysaladandsandwich, tremezzini(pitabreadstuffedwith,forexample,mozzarellaandarti- choke) or a slab of decadent pie or cake, Lekka has something for ev- eryone. Enjoy the spacious patio on warmer days—though inside is equallyinviting.Wementionedthedesserts,right?Rightlydescribed as a“Slice of Heaven,”pieces of pie are generous and worth a visit all bythemselves.ChoosefromBananaCaramelPecan,KeyLime,Double Chocolate Fudge and many others—all made from scratch. Open for lunch and dinner every day with live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 17606PrestonRd.|Dallas (972)735-8425|lekkashop.com OPENINGSOONat1921NHendersonAve. inDallas Norma’sCafé Since 1956, Norma’s has been serving up its own brand of delicious fare and down-home hospitality. From giant omelets stuffed to the brim, to burgers, sandwiches, and so much more, narrowing down your choices can be a challenge. 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