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!