Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2017 71 BURGERS Hopdoddy Hopdoddy believes “happy burgers” start with “happy cows” – humanely raised and without any added chemicals or hormones. In fact, just about ev- erythingatHopdoddyis“happy”: local and organic vegetables, handcut fries, made from scratch buns (including gluten-free op- tions)andcraftbeers.There’snotableservice,perse,butstaffhelpsyou findaseatandismorethan“happy”tobringyourefillsoranythingelse you need.Waits at the Preston Center location can be long at lunch but worthit. Preston Center | 6030 Luther Ln., Dallas (214) 363-2337 3227 McKinney Ave. | Dallas (214) 871-2337 5100 Belt Line Rd. | Addison (972) 387-2337 | hopdoddy.com Jake’s Uptown: 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. Servers are friendly, and you’re welcome to stay for as little or as long as you like. Multiple locations throughout DFW jakesuptown.com Kenny’s Burger Joint Whether you’re in the mood for a really great, classic burger like Zed’s StraightUporsomethingalittledifferentlikeMushroomBrieorBlack & Blue (with Cajun spices and bleu cheese), Kenny’s doesn’t disap- point.LoadedCheeseFriesarethebombhere,andifyou’rereallyfeel- ing indulgent, don’t forget the thick cut onion rings—they’re epic. 1377 Legacy Dr. | Frisco (214) 618-8001 5809 Preston Rd. | Plano (972) 378-0999 | kennysburgerjoint.com CAFÉS, DINERS & COFFEEHOUSES BreadWinners Café and Bakery 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 veg- etable orzo, and peppadew vinaigrette? Yep. Big, juicy Green Chile Jalapeno Bacon Burger? Of course! How about something more ob- scure, 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.Stopbythemouth-wateringbakeryonyourwayoutfor a little something to enjoy later, all by yourself. Uptown, InwoodVillage, Plano, NorthPark Center breadwinnerscafe.com Café Brazil WhilethisDallasstapleoffersavariedmenuofappetizers,soups,salad, entrees, desserts, coffees, and more, ingredients lean heavily toward Mexico—not Brazil. We’re okay with that though because tasty, com- fort food options abound. Breakfast portions are generous, and most entreesincludeasignaturesideofcrispyRoastedRosemaryPotatoesor FriedSweetPotatoes.Migaswithhousemadechorizoreallyhitthespot. Severallocationsareopen24hoursontheweekends,andtheUniversity Parklocationisopen24hoursalways.It’snoteasytofindthatinDallas! Multiple locations in DFW cafebrazil.com Cindi’s NY Deli If you’re looking for authentic New York deli food, go to Cindi’s. Now. Oh, and it just happens to be owned by a lovely Vietnamese woman named AnhVo. Housemade bagels and breads, Reubens, patty melts, 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- tions throughout the Metroplex, there’s sure to be a Cindi’s near you. Five locations throughout the Metroplex cindisnydeli.com Coffee House Café This little jewel box offers de- licious 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, hand- crafted, mostly organic and all that.Ifyoufeellikeadatenight at home, they even offer a drive-through. It’s all good. But really, you had us at drive-through. 6150 Frankford Rd. | Dallas (469) 248-0554 | coffeehousecafe.com Crossroads Diner Earlier this year, Crossroads relocated to the NE corner of Preston and Campbell, making this former Walnut Hill favorite even more convenient for north Dallasites. Yes, the famous sticky buns are ooey, gooey, and over-the-top, studded with chopped pecans, caramel, and cinnamon—but this is a diner after all. You can’t go wrong with the made-from-scratch, blueberry pancakes and hearty frittatas, but you’ll also want to try lunchtime fare such as My Mom's Egg Salad Sandwich on wheat toast or the sublime Crispy Fried Chicken and Warm Brie sandwich. Crossroads welcomes kids and large parties, and,whilethisbusyplacedoesn’ttakereservations,simplydownload the Nowait app and you'll get a text when your table is ready. 17194 Preston Rd. | Dallas crossroads-diner.com Cuban Dulceria International Bakery Tucked away in a sleepy (read: tired) shopping center in Carrollton just off George Bush lies this tiny treasure, operated by the lovely Vazquez sisters. (Their parents opened the bakery back in 1979.) It’s the kind of place that you try once, then hesitate telling your friends about it because basically you’re selfish, and you want the mind-blowing café con leches, cortaditos (espresso, steamed milk, foam, sugar) and freshly-baked Cuban pastries all to yourself. We don’t blame you. With just a few tables inside and out, you’d better be prepared to wait, but whileyoudo,enjoytheblack-and-whitefamilyphotosofdays-gone-by in Cuba. Do. Not. Miss. The sandwiches, particularly the Media Noche, stacked with meat and pickles and pressed onto freshly baked Cuban bread. Two locations in Carrollton cubanbakerydfw.com Deli News Sometimes,you’vejustgottahaveasandwich–areallybig,juicyone on pillowy bread, piled high with deli meats, cheese and condiments. 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 and more. But they do dinner, too. Dine in or take out (they also ca- ter) from their hot food menu includingbeefstroganoff,boiled chicken in the pot with matzo ball, stuffed cabbage rolls and braised short ribs. What are you waiting for? 17062 Preston Rd. | Dallas (972) 733-3354 delinewsdallas.com Dream Café This favorite breakfast-lunch-dinner-brunch spot, equally popular amongyoung,energeticfamiliesandsleepysinglessportingdisheveled hair, offers something for everyone: vegetarian entrees so hearty you’ll never miss the meat; gluten-free dishes; breakfast items for dinner (ChickenandWaffleswithbacongravy?);andplentymore.Justlooking for a nosh?Try the Blue Cheese Chips loaded with apple-smoked bacon andscallionsortheThaiCrabFritterswithlemongrass,limeleaf,butter- milk,andchile.Withfriendlyserviceandcocktailofferings,thedreamis verymuchalive.NowwithalocationinLakewood. Addison, Uptown, Lakewood thedreamcafe.com Fifth Street Patio Café This is a terrific place for patio dining—and they’re open for break- fast, lunch and dinner.We adore the Bananas Foster FrenchToast, the Kentucky Hot Brown and the Frisco Cheesesteak (notice—we like decadent food!). Waits can be long, especially on weekends, but the food and the vibrant scene are definitely worth it. 8621 5th St. | Frisco (972) 377-3483 | 5thstreetcafe.com Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie Cause sometimes you need a crepe, too! And when the crav- ing hits, it’s time to head to Frogg. If the Nutella and Stuff crepe (with foster and caramel sauces, whipped cream, apples and cinnamon) isn’t enough to make you jump in your car, maybe the friendly and knowl- edgeable 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.This place feels like a little slice of European heaven. Located in Allen atWatters Creek froggcoffee.com Highland Park Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Craving nostalgia, along with THE best half ham salad/half pimento cheese sandwich in town? Without a doubt, this is where you need to be. In business for over 104 (!) years, which in Dallas terms is prac- tically like the Mesolithic era, very little has changed in the last century at HPOFSF, except for the gracious addition of central air-conditioning. Oh, if those original bar stools could talk! Moms and business moguls 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’re all sublime. 3229 Knox St. | Dallas highlandparksodafountain.com Want to be reviewed in our dining guide? EmailTricia@goodlifefamilymag.com. Checkoutallofourrestaurantreviewsat goodlifefamilymag.com! goodEATS