Savor the Flavor: The Best Food & Drink in Richardson 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the Best of Richardson 2025: Food & Drink category! This annual event, presented by Richardson Life magazine, is based on the official community ballot, which celebrates the restaurants, cafes, and bars that make our city a foodie paradise. From fine dining to casual bites, these are the places that have earned the city’s highest honors. This list serves as your official guide to the best food and drink establishments in Richardson. When you’re searching for the “best restaurant in Richardson” or “best bar near me,” you can trust that these winners have been recognized by the people who know the city best—you! You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Bagels and Bakery: Winner: La Casita Bakeshop | https://lacasitagarden.com/ Best Bar: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Company | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Barbeque Restaurant: Winner: Ten50 | http://www.ten50bbq.com Best Bartender (Name & Place): Winner:Grace @ Guitars & Growlers | http://guitarsandgrowlers.com Best Beer or Wine Store: Winner: Richardson Beer and Wine | https://www.richardsonbeerandwine.com/ Best Beer Selection: Winner: Four Bullets Brewery | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Best Boba Tea: Winner: Fat Straws | http://fatstraws.com Best Breakfast: Winner: First Watch | http://firstwatch.com Best Brewery: Winner: Four Bullets Brewery |https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Best Brunch: Winner: Dream Cafe | http://dreamcafelakewood.com Best Buffet Restaurant: Winner: Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant | http://www.afrah.com Best Catering: Winner: Justin Box with Good Guys Catering Co. Best Chef (Name & Place): Winner: Justin Box Best Chicken Restaurant: Winner: Chick-fil-A | https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/tx/cityline?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=link Best Chicken Wings: Winner: Wing’d Nut | https://wingdnut.com Best Chinese Restaurant: Winner: Jeng Chi | http://www.jengchirestaurant.com/ Best Cocktails: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Co | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Coffeehouse: Winner: Staycation Coffee | http://www.staycationtx.com Best Cookies: Winner: Tiff’s Treats | www.cookiedelivery.comz Best Cupcakes: Winner: Nothing Bundt Cakes | http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com Best Deli: Winner: Bella Flan | http://bellaflan.com Best Desserts: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Best Diner: Winner: House Cafe Best Distillery: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Co. | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Dive Bar: Winner: Tavern on Main Street | http://tavernonmainstreet.com Best Donuts: Winner: Campbell Donuts | https://www.facebook.com/campbelldonuts/ Best Fast Food: Winner: Velvet Taco | http://www.velvettaco.com Best Fine Dining Restaurant: Winner: The Fifth | https://www.thefifthtx.com Best Food Truck: Winner: Tongue In Cheek Ice Cream | http://www.tongueincheekicecream.com Best French Fries: Winner: Shady’s | https://www.shadysburgers.com Best Fried Chicken: Winner: Golden Chick | https://goldenchick.com Best Greek Restaurant: Winner: Little Greek | http://littlegreekfreshgrill.com Best Grocery Store: Winner: Sprouts Farmers Market | http://sprouts.com Best Hamburger: Winner: Del’s Charcoal Burgers | http://www.delsburgers.com Best Happy Hour: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Co. | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Hidden Gem: Winner: Bella Flan | http://bellaflan.com Best Ice Cream: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Best Indian Restaurant: Winner: Imperial Biryani & Cafe | http://imperialbiryanicafe.com Best Italian Restaurant: Winner: Partenope | http://partenopedallas.com Best Japanese Restaurant: Winner: Maru Ramen | http://www.maruramen.com Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Winner: Hat Creek Burger Co. | http://hatcreekburgers.com Best Latin Restaurant and Margarita: Winner: Sueño | http://www.suenomextex.com Best Mexican Restaurant: Winner: Dos Arroyos Comida Casera | http://www.dosarroyoscomidacasera.com Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Winner: Afrah Restaurant | http://www.afrah.com Best New Restaurant: Winner: Partenope | http://partenopedallas.com Best Patio: Winner: Shady’s | https://www.shadysburgers.com Best Pizza: Winner: Industrial Pizza | http://www.industrialpizzaandbrew.com Best Romantic Restaurant: Winner: The Fifth | https://www.thefifthtx.com Best Sandwich: Winner: The Great Outdoors Sub Shop | http://greatoutdoorsubs.com Best Seafood Restaurant: Winner: Anaya’s | http://richardson.anayaseafood.com Best Soul Food: Winner: Trucker Cafe | http://truckers-cafe.weeblyte.com Best Specialty Market: Winner: Sara’s Market | http://sarasmediterraneanmarket.com Best Sports Bar: Winner: The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub | http://www.themadhattertx.com Best Steakhouse: Winner: Texas | https://www.thesonoftexas.com Best Sushi: Winner: Sushi Sake | http://www.sushisake.info Best Take Out: Winner: Bella Flan | http://bellaflan.com Best Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant: Winner: Sticky Rice – Richardson | http://stickyricetx.com Best Upscale Bar: Winner: The Fifth | https://www.thefifthtx.com Best Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant: Winner: Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill | http://order.toasttab.com Best Wine Selection: Winner: The Wine Authority | https://thewineauthorityonline.com/ A huge thank you to all the voters and nominees who showcased the incredible talent and dedication in Richardson’s food and drink industry. Head out and try these fantastic spots for yourself!
Discover the Best of Richardson 2025: Arts & Entertainment
The official results are in! Presented by Richardson Life Magazine and based on the community’s votes in our 2025 ballot, we’re thrilled to announce the winners for the Arts & Entertainment category. Richardson is a city bursting with creativity, from live music venues to captivating art galleries. This year’s event celebrates the places and people that make our city a hub for culture and fun. This directory is your guide to the top-voted spots, recognized for their outstanding contributions to our community’s vibrant cultural scene. You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Art Gallery: Winner: Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD | https://www.crowmuseum.org Best Cultural Event: Winner: Richardson Symphony Orchestra | http://richardsonsymphony.org Best Event Venue: Winner: Richardson Woman’s Club | http://www.rwctx.org Best Family Entertainment: Winner: Free Play Arcade | https://freeplayrichardson.com/ Best Festival: Winner: Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival Best Live Music Event: Winner: Wildflower! | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Best Fundraising Event: Winner: Network Fork Off Best Live Music Venue: Winner: Four Bullets Brewery | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com/ Best Live Theater Group: Winner: Richardson Theatre Center | https://richardsonsymphony.org/ Best Local Band: Winner: The She | http://theshemusic.com Best Movie Theater: Winner: Alamo Drafthouse | https://drafthouse.com/dfw/theater/richardson Best Museum: Winner: Crow Museum of Asian Art | https://www.crowmuseum.org Best Musician: Winner: Brian Erickson Best Outdoor Event: Winner: Cottonwood Art Festival Best Place for Kids’ Birthday: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Thank you to everyone who participated in the ballot! Your vote helps highlight the fantastic businesses and organizations that make Richardson a wonderful place to live and visit. Be sure to check out these award-winning spots and experience the best that Richardson’s arts and entertainment scene has to offer.