Guidebook for Denton
Food Scene
Shift Coffee
519 S Locust StOne of the best coffee shops in town - try the lavender latte! Cost: $
Cafe Brazil
501 W University DrGood for late night dining. Cost: $
Jupiter House
106 N Locust StGreat coffee, snacks, and good place to study.
Hands down best BBQ in Denton! They're open until they're sold out, so hours vary. Cost: $$
21 locals recommend
Bet The House BBQ
508 S Elm StHands down best BBQ in Denton! They're open until they're sold out, so hours vary. Cost: $$
One of the best restaurants in town. On the pricey side. Try the bone marrow, motherboard cheese board, and chorizo stuffed dates. Cost: $$$
33 locals recommend
Barley & Board
100 W Oak StOne of the best restaurants in town. On the pricey side. Try the bone marrow, motherboard cheese board, and chorizo stuffed dates. Cost: $$$
Great for breakfast or lunch. Quick and affordable. Usually a wait on Sunday's between 11 am and 12 pm though. Cost: $
19 locals recommend
Loco Cafe
603 N Locust StGreat for breakfast or lunch. Quick and affordable. Usually a wait on Sunday's between 11 am and 12 pm though. Cost: $
Dix Coney Island Denton
123 N Elm StOpen 24/7. Great pancakes and coney dogs. Super cheap! Cost: $
Probably Denton's best kept secret! AMAZING sushi. Must have reservations as the place only holds about 15 people. Ask for a seat at the bar. Closed on Monday's. Cost: $$$
6 locals recommend
Keiichi
500 N Elm StProbably Denton's best kept secret! AMAZING sushi. Must have reservations as the place only holds about 15 people. Ask for a seat at the bar. Closed on Monday's. Cost: $$$
Our favorite Thai restaurant in Denton - and there are a lot of them! Try the Salmon Rolls, Kao Soi, or Pad Kee Mow. Cost: $$
9 locals recommend
Thai Ocha
1509 Malone StOur favorite Thai restaurant in Denton - and there are a lot of them! Try the Salmon Rolls, Kao Soi, or Pad Kee Mow. Cost: $$
Newest BBQ joint in Denton. The daily specials are usually the yummiest. Try the ribolaches, gumbo, green chili frito pie, and fried pies.
Cost: $$
Juicy Pig Barbecue
708 N Locust StNewest BBQ joint in Denton. The daily specials are usually the yummiest. Try the ribolaches, gumbo, green chili frito pie, and fried pies.
Cost: $$
Beautifully renovated coffee bar with a seasonal menu. Some of the best pie in town - especially the fruit based pies. Try the chocolate milk on tap! Cost: $
18 locals recommend
West Oak Coffee Bar
114 W Oak StBeautifully renovated coffee bar with a seasonal menu. Some of the best pie in town - especially the fruit based pies. Try the chocolate milk on tap! Cost: $
Local burger restaurant with menu items all named after TX musicians. Only rooftop patio in Denton. Gorgeous views of the courthouse from the top! Cost: $$
44 locals recommend
LSA Burger Co.
113 W Hickory StLocal burger restaurant with menu items all named after TX musicians. Only rooftop patio in Denton. Gorgeous views of the courthouse from the top! Cost: $$
Bawarchi
909 Avenue COne of the few Indian restaurants in Denton. Near the UNT campus. Cost: $$
Seven Mile Cafe
2123 Sadau CourtBest vegan breakfast options in town. Cost: $
Best Vietnamese food in Denton County. Located in an assuming shopping center in Corinth. Owners are friendly and food is authentic!
Pho Asian Star
7650 S Interstate 35Best Vietnamese food in Denton County. Located in an assuming shopping center in Corinth. Owners are friendly and food is authentic!
Kung Fu Tea
2735 W University DrDelicious Asian Bubble Tea
Chiloso
2215 S Loop 288Try the stuffed avocados! Cost: $$
Shopping
Recycled Books Records CDs
200 N Locust StBest place for cheap books
CVS
10003 Marsh LnClosest drug store for all your last minute needs
The Dime Store
118 E McKinney StGifts and home goods made by local designers. Denton's Etsy!
Anything and everything you might need such as groceries or toiletries.
52 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2750 W University DrAnything and everything you might need such as groceries or toiletries.
Essentials
Natural Grocers
110 W University DrSmall grocery store with lots of gluten free options
Everything Else
Best selection of beer and wine. Plus all you can eat ribs on Friday nights - yum!
Metzler's Food and Beverage
1115 E University DrBest selection of beer and wine. Plus all you can eat ribs on Friday nights - yum!
University of North Texas
1155 Union Cir4th largest public university in the state of Texas!
One of the few remaining women's colleges in the nation. Public institution with a highly respected nursing program.
11 locals recommend
Texas Woman's University
304 Administration DrOne of the few remaining women's colleges in the nation. Public institution with a highly respected nursing program.
A-train connects to the Dallas DART system in Carrollton (Green line specifically).
Denton County Transportation Authority
604 E Hickory StA-train connects to the Dallas DART system in Carrollton (Green line specifically).
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of beer and wine. Largest outdoor patio in town. Next to the Austin Street Food Truck park.
21 locals recommend
Eastside
117 E Oak StGreat selection of beer and wine. Largest outdoor patio in town. Next to the Austin Street Food Truck park.
Located in the second oldest house in Denton. Features numerous locally made beers.
19 locals recommend
Oak St. Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor
308 E Oak StLocated in the second oldest house in Denton. Features numerous locally made beers.
While this is also a restaurant, 940's is a great place to stop by before or after dinner for wine or cocktails. They have a beautiful, comfy bar. Great for date nights!
11 locals recommend
940's Kitchen & Cocktails
219 W Oak StWhile this is also a restaurant, 940's is a great place to stop by before or after dinner for wine or cocktails. They have a beautiful, comfy bar. Great for date nights!
Live music every night. Super laid back atmosphere, friendly staff.
14 locals recommend
Dan's Silver Leaf
103 Industrial StLive music every night. Super laid back atmosphere, friendly staff.
Beer, Tea, Kombucha... they have everything you could possibly want to drink. Beautiful outdoor stage and lounge area. Kid friendly during the day.
18 locals recommend
Harvest House
331 E Hickory StBeer, Tea, Kombucha... they have everything you could possibly want to drink. Beautiful outdoor stage and lounge area. Kid friendly during the day.
Arts & Culture
Denton Movie Tavern
916 W University DrClosest movie theatre