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CONTENTS
Restaurant Reviews
Best of UTD Map8
Scary does taste good
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Breakfast diner o! the beaten path
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Co! ee house with a Turkish twist
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For the BBQ lover
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Authentic homestyle vegan chinese
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800 W. Campbell Road,SU 24, Richardson, TX 75080-0688
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Monster YogurtScary does taste good
Located within walking distance to UTD, Monster Yogurt is a perfect spot for a quick snack and
a great study space. ! e shop o" ers delicious creamy # avors with healthier options. Most of the
frozen yogurt is either fat-free or low calorie. ! e best part is the long array of toppings o" ered and
the fact that every topping is Kosher, including the gummy bears. ! e cheesecake # avor mixed with
the strawberry # avor creates a delicious decadent strawberry cheesecake. To enhance the cheesecake
# avor, top the frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and cheesecake bites. ! e result is a mouth-
watering invention.
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1360 W Campbell Rd #101Richardson, TX 75080
10 % o! with Comet Card
Mon-Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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watering invention.
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The House CafeBreakfast diner o! the beaten path
!e House Café is a homey little place nestled among warehouses by the
industrial area of Richardson. Regulars from around the neighborhood go
there to enjoy the cafe’s popular “migas,” one of the restaurant’s signature
dishes. !ey’re rich in "avor and made with eggs, tomatoes, onions, bell
peppers and sausage. !ere are vegetarian options including a delicious gar-
den omelet, served with fresh steamed broccoli, red bell peppers, onions and
mushrooms. !e omelet comes with a side of homemade salsa and buttered
toast.
!e rest of the menu has traditional breakfast fare such as homemade bis-
cuits and gravy. While the outside of the restaurant may melt into the gray
scenery, on the inside it o#ers a simple and comfortable look that lives up
to the restaurant’s name. !e interior style of the restaurant creates a feeling
of eating in a relative’s dining room. !e service is also friendly and fast. If
you’re looking for a traditional home-style restaurant, !e House Café is a
perfect place to go.
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801 Alpha DriveSuite #101
Richardson, TX 75081
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Best of UT Dallas Destinations
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i Java & ChaiCo! ee house with a Turkish twist
! is gem of a co" ee house is situated near the Medi-
cal Center of Plano. Upon entering, it looks like a cof-
fee shop with library-style seating, minimal décor and
a menu board full of # avors waiting to be sipped. ! e
locale works great as a quiet study except during rush
hours.
Your drink of choice is completely dependent on your
mood. If you need something refreshing, try the lemon-
ade mixed with coarsely chopped mint that trickles cool-
ness down your throat. ! e drink goes by
the name of
“Polo” on the menu. If you’d rather try something sweet,
try “Miami by Night,” a blend of strawberry, peach, ba-
nana, passion fruit and mango that is sure to satisfy your
taste buds. “Maui” is a tangier sweet drink that’s also
great. iJava’s Turkish co" ee is a great pick-me-up. It’s an
aromatic un$ ltered co" ee served in an elaborately de-
tailed traditional Turkish tea set. One sip of this co" ee
will jolt you back to reality and help you $ nish studying
for exams. In addition to smoothies, teas and co" ee, the
place also o" ers delicious nutty baklava, za’tar baked pita
and other Mediterranean delicacies.
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1820 Coit Rd #138Plano, TX 75075
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ness down your throat. ! e drink goes by
the name of
place also o" ers delicious nutty baklava, za’tar baked pita
and other Mediterranean delicacies.
15% o! with Comet Card
Mon-Thur 12 p.m. - midnightFri-Sat 12 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sun 1p.m. -midnight
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Sonny Bryan’sTraditional smokehouse for the BBQ lover
Sonny Bryan’s is a traditional family-owned smoke-
house with roots in Dallas, and it serves some of the
best quality BBQ to foodies that keep coming back
for more. At the Campbell location near UTD, man-
ager J.T. Todd invites customers to try the brisket,
one of the restaurant’s signature dishes. ! e brisket’s
" u# y texture sets it apart from the brisket of other local
smokehouses because it’s cooked in a layer of fat that
softens the meat and gives it a very tender " avor. Don’t
forget to douse it in the restaurant’s delicious tangy
pork sauce to give it an extra juicy taste.
If you’re looking for something more a# ordable, the
Frito pie may be one of the best of its kind. Instead of
using the typical chili mix, Sonny’s opts for a blend of
brisket bits, beans, chives and shredded cheese to com-
plement the chips. ! e mac and cheese is well made
with real cheese giving it a soft texture and rich " avor.
So, if you truly love a good BBQ smokehouse, Son-
ny Bryan’s is your place. You can present your Comet
Card to receive a 20 percent discount.
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1251 W. Campbell Road, Suite 240
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Open Daily from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Veggie GardenAuthentic homestyle vegan Chinese
Veggie Garden is a vegan Chinese restaurant on Arapaho Road near cam-
pus. !e Mongolian beef is one of the Veggie Garden’s most popular dishes.
!e "avor and texture is akin to most Mongolian beef found in a typical
Chinese restaurant, but it’s actually made from soy protein. Cooked with
lemon grass and onion, the Ocean Tofu has a light "avor, and even though
it’s fried, there isn’t a hint of greasiness in the dish. Wash down your meal
with a glass of the !ai tea. !e milk tea isn’t too sweet, and it has a deep,
rich "avor.
Veggie Garden o#ers authentic Chinese vegetarian options, from the Chi-
nese chef who has learned recipes from older generations back in Hong Kong.
Bring your Comet Card to get 10 percent o# a healthy, vegetarian lunch.
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516 W Arapaho Rd #112Richardson, TX 75080
10 % o! with Comet Card
Tue-Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri-Sat 11 a.m. -10 p.m.
Sun 11:30 am - 3:30 p.m.
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