UT Dallas

Dallas, Texas

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All Storage

Shops

All Storage keeps things simple: a storage rental facility doing its own thing in Dallas, a short walk from UT Dallas. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Dallas know it as a regular local option near UT Dallas. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UT Dallas. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

500 Talbert Drive, Plano, TX+1 (972) 905-9854Website
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Black Dog Darts & Billiards

Shops

Black Dog Darts & Billiards is a sporting goods store in Dallas, Texas, serving the UT Dallas community. Around UT Dallas, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Dallas's everyday scene. UT Dallas students and Dallas residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Dallas. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own.

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Calloway's Nursery

Shops

Calloway's Nursery is one of Dallas's local shops, located near UT Dallas. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Dallas know it as a regular local option near UT Dallas. Dallas wouldn't feel quite like Dallas without independently owned spots like this one. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Dallas has to offer. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UT Dallas.

1000 Preston Road, Dallas, TX+1 (972) 964-3084WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Candle Nail Spa

Shops

In Dallas, Texas, Candle Nail Spa operates as a beauty salon within easy reach of UT Dallas. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Dallas know it as a regular local option near UT Dallas. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas.

3501 Custer Parkway, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (972) 349-9909Website
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Civil Pour

Cafes

A neighborhood coffee shop, Civil Pour serves the campus community around UT Dallas in Dallas. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local coffee shop doing its thing in Dallas. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned cafes like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Regulars come back for coffee or a quick bite between classes. No corporate roaster behind this one - just a cafe doing its own thing. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you need coffee near UT Dallas. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites.

800 North Coit Road, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (214) 377-9857Website
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Fox & Hound

Bars

Tucked into Dallas, Texas, Fox & Hound is a pub that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UT Dallas. Like a lot of small businesses around UT Dallas, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Dallas, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. No corporate drink menu here - just a bar doing its own thing. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites.

112 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (972) 437-4225Website
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Northside Drafthouse

Bars

Tucked into Dallas, Texas, Northside Drafthouse is a bar that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UT Dallas. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own bar in Dallas. UT Dallas students and Dallas residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites.

3000 Northside Boulevard, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (972) 238-7915northsidedrafthouse@gmail.comWebsite
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​Sababa Mediterranean Cuisine

Restaurants

​Sababa Mediterranean Cuisine is a Mediterranean restaurant in Dallas, Texas, serving the UT Dallas community. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own Mediterranean restaurant in Dallas. UT Dallas students and Dallas residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UT Dallas. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites.

743 Brick Row, Richardson, TX 75081Website
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Texadelphia

Restaurants

Located in Dallas, Texadelphia is a local sandwich shop popular with students and residents near UT Dallas. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Dallas, Texas its own identity, separate from every other college town. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own.

746 South Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (214) 484-9363WebsiteFacebook
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Thai Soon

Restaurants

Located in Dallas, Thai Soon is a local Thai restaurant popular with students and residents near UT Dallas. Like a lot of small businesses around UT Dallas, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Dallas wouldn't feel quite like Dallas without independently owned spots like this one. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around Dallas, which is part of the fun of trying them. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

101 South Coit Road, Dallas, TX+1 (972) 234-6111Website
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The Billiard Den

Bars

The Billiard Den keeps things simple: a bar doing its own thing in Dallas, a short walk from UT Dallas. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local bar doing its thing in Dallas. UT Dallas students and Dallas residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Hours and specials at small local bars can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Drink selection, happy hour deals, and crowd all vary spot to spot around Dallas. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas.

580 West Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75080Website
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The China Express

Restaurants

Tucked into Dallas, Texas, The China Express is a Chinese restaurant that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UT Dallas. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own Chinese restaurant in Dallas. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas.

819 West Arapaho Road, Dallas, TX+1 (972) 671-6969Website
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The Fifth

Restaurants

The Fifth is one of Dallas's local restaurants, located near UT Dallas. Like a lot of small businesses around UT Dallas, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. It sits alongside the other bars, restaurants, and shops that make up Dallas's dining scene near UT Dallas. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UT Dallas. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

2701 Custer Parkway, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (214) 758-0777info@thefifthtx.comWebsite
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The Mad Hatter

Bars

The Mad Hatter brings a bar to Dallas, Texas, just steps from UT Dallas. Around UT Dallas, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Dallas's everyday scene. UT Dallas students and Dallas residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Regulars come back here for a drink after class or work. Hours and specials at small local bars can change, so it's worth checking ahead. A first visit tends to turn into a regular stop, one round at a time. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near UT Dallas.

120 West CityLine Drive, Richardson, TX 75080+1 (214) 434-1777Website
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Tricky Fish

Restaurants

Tricky Fish is a seafood restaurant in Dallas, Texas, serving the UT Dallas community. Like a lot of small businesses around UT Dallas, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas.

1251 State Street, Richardson, TX 75082+1 (972) 437-3474Website
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Turan Uyghur Kitchen

Restaurants

Turan Uyghur Kitchen is an Asian restaurant in Dallas, Texas, serving the UT Dallas community. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Portions, prices, and specials vary spot to spot around Dallas, which is part of the fun of trying them. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UT Dallas.

2001 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075+1 (469) 910-8028Website
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Yu's Asian Diner

Restaurants

Yu's Asian Diner is a Chinese restaurant in Dallas, Texas, serving the UT Dallas community. Around UT Dallas, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Dallas's everyday scene. College towns like Dallas depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas. Part of the fun of a college town like Dallas is finding places like this on your own.

1820 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075+1 (972) 985-5512Website
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Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta

Restaurants

Tucked into Dallas, Texas, Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta is a pizzeria that's become part of the everyday rhythm around UT Dallas. Like a lot of small businesses around UT Dallas, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Dallas wouldn't feel quite like Dallas without independently owned spots like this one. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Dallas favorites. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Dallas.

19009 Preston Road, Dallas, TX+1 (469) 372-5320Website