Places to eat in McKinney
Food scene
Recognized as one of the best barbecue joints in Texas, Hutchins is McKinney’s best option for a plate of brisket, ribs, and sausage. Looking to seriously induce a meat coma? Hit the all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet. At less than $20, it’s the city’s best smoked meat bargain.
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Hutchins BBQ
1301 N Tennessee StRecognized as one of the best barbecue joints in Texas, Hutchins is McKinney’s best option for a plate of brisket, ribs, and sausage. Looking to seriously induce a meat coma? Hit the all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet. At less than $20, it’s the city’s best smoked meat bargain.
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The Dallas outpost of Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen didn’t last long, but it’s still going strong in McKinney. Southern cuisine is the name of the game at this casual eatery, and the restaurant’s signature dish — a plate of smoked Berkshire pork belly in a sweet glaze — is extremely popular among locals.
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Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen
216 W Virginia StThe Dallas outpost of Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen didn’t last long, but it’s still going strong in McKinney. Southern cuisine is the name of the game at this casual eatery, and the restaurant’s signature dish — a plate of smoked Berkshire pork belly in a sweet glaze — is extremely popular among locals.
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After browsing the beautifully-curated decor, head to the back of this tiny Downtown McKinney shop for one of the finest meals in DFW. During lunch, score sandwiches made with locally-grown produce (like roasted cauliflower panini and jalapeno grilled cheese) and top-quality meats. If the “B.O.B.,” or brisket on a biscuit, is on the menu, order it immediately.
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Patina Green Home and Market
116 N Tennessee StAfter browsing the beautifully-curated decor, head to the back of this tiny Downtown McKinney shop for one of the finest meals in DFW. During lunch, score sandwiches made with locally-grown produce (like roasted cauliflower panini and jalapeno grilled cheese) and top-quality meats. If the “B.O.B.,” or brisket on a biscuit, is on the menu, order it immediately.
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This cozy cafe is the perfect stop for a cup of coffee or quick sandwich while browsing Downtown McKinney’s charming shops. Open for both breakfast and lunch, the bacon-ranch potato salad and pimento cheese melt (served with even more bacon) are the definition of comfort food.
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Snug On The Square
109 N Kentucky StThis cozy cafe is the perfect stop for a cup of coffee or quick sandwich while browsing Downtown McKinney’s charming shops. Open for both breakfast and lunch, the bacon-ranch potato salad and pimento cheese melt (served with even more bacon) are the definition of comfort food.
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My favorite place for sweet treats. They have special additions of sweets for every holiday. Also they have some lines of candies that are always in stock, their signature candies. Stop b y you will not regret!
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114 N Tennessee StMy favorite place for sweet treats. They have special additions of sweets for every holiday. Also they have some lines of candies that are always in stock, their signature candies. Stop b y you will not regret!
Local produce is the star of the show at this farm-obsessed eatery. Kick off dinner with crunchy fried green tomatoes served with pickled okra and chow chow, then move on to more substantial offerings, like a board of the restaurant’s freshly-made charcuterie or pork enchiladas served with seasonal succotash.
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Harvest
215 E Louisiana StLocal produce is the star of the show at this farm-obsessed eatery. Kick off dinner with crunchy fried green tomatoes served with pickled okra and chow chow, then move on to more substantial offerings, like a board of the restaurant’s freshly-made charcuterie or pork enchiladas served with seasonal succotash.
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An equally good spot to enjoy live music, beer, and a solid pie, Cadillac Pizza Pub is the definition of a neighborhood joint. The wood-fired pies, topped with everything from goat cheese and fig to a classic supreme combo, are freshly-fired and priced under $20. Looking for cocktails? Score the fruity, potent Yum Rum Punch, mixed with tequila-infused coconut rum, peach, and orange juice.
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Cadillac Pizza Pub
112 S Kentucky StAn equally good spot to enjoy live music, beer, and a solid pie, Cadillac Pizza Pub is the definition of a neighborhood joint. The wood-fired pies, topped with everything from goat cheese and fig to a classic supreme combo, are freshly-fired and priced under $20. Looking for cocktails? Score the fruity, potent Yum Rum Punch, mixed with tequila-infused coconut rum, peach, and orange juice.
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This non-profit cafe provides job opportunities to adults with special needs, along with a solid menu of sandwiches, salads, sides, and sweets. Go for the “Blainer,” a roast beef sandwich with provolone, caramelized onion jam, and horseradish sauce, and finish with one of Hugs’s famous wedding cake cookies.
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Hugs Cafe
224 E Virginia StThis non-profit cafe provides job opportunities to adults with special needs, along with a solid menu of sandwiches, salads, sides, and sweets. Go for the “Blainer,” a roast beef sandwich with provolone, caramelized onion jam, and horseradish sauce, and finish with one of Hugs’s famous wedding cake cookies.
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There are two locations of this popular shop in Dallas proper, but the Downtown McKinney location is a great option for folks in the northerly ‘burbs. The Smooth Operator (French silk) and Drunken Nut (bourbon-pecan) are perennial favorites.
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Emporium Pies
107 S Tennessee StThere are two locations of this popular shop in Dallas proper, but the Downtown McKinney location is a great option for folks in the northerly ‘burbs. The Smooth Operator (French silk) and Drunken Nut (bourbon-pecan) are perennial favorites.
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This tiny, counter-service spot is a local favorite for tacos and Tex-Mex breakfast. Score a plate of chilaquiles, or scope out the menu of daily specials (chicken fried steak is served on Wednesdays!) for a killer lunch that will cost less than $10.
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Cookie's Mexican Food
330 E Louisiana StThis tiny, counter-service spot is a local favorite for tacos and Tex-Mex breakfast. Score a plate of chilaquiles, or scope out the menu of daily specials (chicken fried steak is served on Wednesdays!) for a killer lunch that will cost less than $10.
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