We Found the Fun Foodie Spots So You Don’t Have To!
From Instagram-worthy and brand-new dining hotspots to restaurants boasting traditional flavors and unparalleled menus, Frisco has a little bit of everything for everyone – even those with the pickiest of taste buds. Whether you’re searching for a quaint, cozy coffee joint to start your day or a new date night location to indulge in a delicious dish like no other, in Frisco, you’ve got nothing but options!
Must-Try Coffee
Time for a much-needed caffeine fix? Look no further!
Hold My Chai Cafe
A Little Taste of Home
Hold My Chai believes that every cup of chai served up has a unique story to tell – from bold beginnings to smooth endings. On a mission to represent nostalgia and foundation with high-quality ingredients, homemade items, and influence from different cultural backgrounds, Hold My Chai aims to inspire and uplift the community through its food, beverages, service, and design. To create a real-life, authentic community feel, the owners’ love and passion for chai helps create a welcoming and comfortable ambiance. While Hold My Chai makes quality drinks like the Railway or Kashmiri Chais, Salted Caramel Latte, and more, the real value is found in creating and cultivating relationships with the community and customers. Next time you’re in the area, stop in and discover your new signature drink. If you would love to silence your stomach with a great smoothie, iced drink, or delicious pastry, Hold My Chai Cafe has what you’re looking for—a whole vibe!
Renew Coffee N Bakery
Awaken Your Tastebuds
Coffee, for some, provides a refreshing, renewed, awakening sense of motivation and energy for the day. Featuring unique seasonal drinks and menus, Renew Coffee N Bakery offers a variety of coffees and teas, coffee beans, pastries, cakes, and more. The delightful, inviting smell of freshly roasted coffee welcomes customers from the moment the door swings open. From the lovely and friendly staff to the easy-to-access location, Renew Coffee N Bakery offers sweets, treats, and the best in drinks that are iced, warm, blended, and more. Pop in next time you find yourself in Frisco Square – even if caffeine isn’t what you’re looking for, they’ve got a variety of pastries and cakes that are sure to hit the spot, too. Wrap your hands around a hot cup of joe or cool off with something cold.
The Book Shoppe & Coffee
Building Community Through Coffee and Conversation
The Book Shoppe & Coffee is more than just your average store – it’s an outreach of Insight for Living Ministries, the Bible-teaching ministry of Chuck Swindoll. This local community gathering spot is committed to serving customers with the best hand-crafted coffees that are always thoughtfully and selectively sourced. Select a beverage from the international coffee offerings and choose something to eat before you peruse the packed bookshelves and cozy up in its fireside seating area. Whether you choose an Americano or drip coffee or decide on a hot chocolate or French press coffee to go with a colorful quiche, Danish, or cinnamon roll, you cannot go wrong! Just imagine the perfect little spot to bring your laptop and catch up on work or take some time for yourself and curl up in a chair to finally read that book that’s been sitting on the shelf for months. Pro tip: Be sure to check online for upcoming Book Study Workshops!
Insta-Worthy
If you don’t post something stunning on social media, did it even happen? Be sure you snap some pics of all the yummy fun taking place at these local picture-perfect destinations.
Big Dash
Dubai Chocolate and Stretchy Ice Cream
You’ve seen it on Insta – The Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup, and it’s as good as it looks! Layers of strawberries, pistachio filling, roasted knafeh, milk chocolate, Turkish pistachios, and pistachio sauce make this indulgent treat truly unforgettable! If that’s not your jam, their viral stretchy ice cream will hit the spot. Big Dash serves up Middle Eastern pastries like knafeh and baklava and also offers specialty ice creams and Turkish coffee. The menu features a little bit of everything, from decadent cakes and delicate pastries to savory crepes and so much more. There is something delicious like baklava, the Arabic ice cream half log, unique dessert cups, or crepes for every person to enjoy and for every celebratory occasion.
Somisomi
Sharing Bites of Happiness
This Korean dessert parlor specializes in taiyaki and soft-serve ice cream that can be served in fish-shaped waffle cones (also referred to as “ah boong”). Can you even imagine anything cuter than a brightly-colored dessert in a fish cone? Known for letting customers design their own desserts, Somisomi was originally founded by dessert enthusiasts who wanted their brand to focus on providing the perfect dessert experience. While the choices seem unlimited, maybe you want to fill your cone with Cookies ‘n Cream or matcha soft serve, or you plan to cover your colorful dessert in yummy cocoa pebbles, matcha powder, or macarons. Strike a pose and post a picture of your colorful and Insta-worthy creation!
Zero Gradi
Discover the Decadence
Located at The Shops at Starwood, this shop serving hand-churned gelato is home to the fantastic, remarkable aromas of freshly baked pastries and coffee. Zero Gradi offers decadent pastries, specialty desserts, and coffee. Take the whole family and try tasty treats like the Pistachio Raspberry Roulette, tiramisu, Oreo gelato, a hot coconut cream latte, and so much more. The bright, trendy store is the perfect place to meet with friends and catch up over a hot coffee or a plate of sweet treats. With a glass display that’s always packed with some of the tastiest, colorful, and photogenic desserts, you’ll have a hard time deciding what you should post a picture of first.
Tried and True
Why fix something if it isn’t broken? Many Frisco-nians already know what they order at these all-time favorite restaurants because it’s just not worth straying from something so good.
Hutchins BBQ
A Crowd Favorite
If you’ve ever driven by Hutchins BBQ in Frisco, your eyes have seen a line out the door of folks waiting to get some of the best barbecue in Texas. Once inside the popular restaurant, hungry diners are met with a rustic, country vibe and greeted by the friendly staff to make the meal an unforgettable culinary experience. Known for its delicious brisket, ribs, Texas Twinkies, and more, the slow-smoked, authentic flavors embedded in every bite at Hutchins BBQ are simply unbeatable. No wonder it was featured on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints list. Whether you dine in, drive through, or grab takeout, you are guaranteed the authentic tastes of Texas.
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
Some Things Never Change
Nestled in the Rail District downtown between the train tracks and the Frisco Heritage Museum, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House stands out with its rustic exterior and the overwhelmingly good smells that linger in the air. This casual location is known for its fried chicken and homestyle American side dishes served family style. At Babe’s, the idea is for diners to feel at home among friendly people while they enjoy the traditional flavors of a home-cooked meal. Family-style dining means that all entrees come with a generous helping of salad, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and cream gravy. If you can find room in your tummy after, plan on a made-fresh daily dessert like pie, cobbler, or pudding.
La Hacienda Ranch
Quality is the Key Ingredient
Anyone who has been to Frisco, whether it was 20 years ago or sometime recently, has likely at least dipped a crispy tortilla chip in some of the best queso around at La Hacienda Ranch. This longtime cantina and Frisco staple serves homestyle Mexican fare and the ultimate in margaritas. Using sweet mesquite wood logs that burn hotter and faster than conventional grills, the fire-roasted salsa, fajitas, and seafood provide incredibly unique flavors that keep patrons returning time after time. Fun Fact: The frozen margarita and Mariano's Frozen Margarita Machine were actually invented by Mariano Martinez, the owner of La Hacienda Ranch restaurant. Not only is the frozen margarita the official drink of the City of Dallas and the State of Texas, but Mr. Martinez’s invention has helped transform Tex-Mex restaurants forever!
Trendy and New
Frisco’s dining scene always offers something new and on-trend for you to rave about!
Salute
Unapologetically Italian
At Salute, guests open the door and are immersed in a setting with comfortable yet romantic and upscale vibes. The atmosphere will transport you into a world of relaxation and indulgence - and offer elegance at its finest. The extensive list of cocktails on the menu at Salute features classic and contemporary creations that have been expertly crafted by mixologists who know how to make an outstanding drink. After your cocktail toast, order something off the authentic menu that’s received rave reviews, with multiple dishes being highly touted as being the best patrons have ever had. This spot has quickly become a Frisco favorite. This sweet little spot even had one review that said their grandmother from Italy was visiting, and they were hesitant to visit Salute given that it was Italian food, and she said it was the best she had ever had. Your experience is sure to be nothing short of absolutely memorable!
Egg Posh
Defining Delicious
At Egg Posh, taste is everything. As suggested by the name, Egg Posh serves food worthy of a fashionable entrance. This popular brunch destination serves dishes like lobster omelets and beignets in a relaxed, classic, open setting. Egg Posh takes tremendous pride in all of the dishes served. From benedicts and omelets to bowls and sweets, Egg Posh has a lengthy menu that will make your mouth water even to look at. Worth trying are any of their breakfast cocktails, Lobster Omelet, Cinnamon Pancakes, Banana Split French Toast, Spicy Chicken and Waffles, or Migas. Regardless of your choice in entrees, you simply cannot go wrong, so unwind, relax, and enjoy yourself.
Dee’s Table Burgers & More
Casual Redefined
Dee Lincoln, known by many as the “Queen of Steaks,” has now opened Dee’s Table Burgers & More. Located within The Star in Frisco, Dee’s Table prides itself on its Southern hospitality and gourmet cuisine inspired by her Louisiana roots. This casual and cool ambience, with seating both indoors and outdoors, offers locally sourced wagyu gourmet burgers, colorful salads, tasty tacos, and more. The vast bar area stands out and invites patrons to enjoy craft cocktails and cold drinks. With such bold flavors and promising reviews, the whole family will find something perfect on the extensive Dee’s Table menu!
