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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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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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Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.Sat-Sun: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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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

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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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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