Ice cream obsessives in Dallas-Fort Worth, your moment is finally here. Portland cult favorite Salt & Straw is headed to North Texas this spring, with two scoop shops planned: one on the Knox-Henderson strip in East Dallas and the other in Fort Worth’s Magnolia Village.
Two DFW Shops on the Way
According to CultureMap Dallas, the Oregon-based chain is slated to open at 2323 N. Henderson Ave. #107 in Dallas and at 1305 W. Magnolia Ave. in Fort Worth. The Dallas location will share a center with neighborhood restaurant Gemma, while the Fort Worth shop is set to take over the former Great Harvest Bread Co. space.
Magnolia Village Looks Built for the Long Haul
Local commercial listings and city permit records hint that the Magnolia Village address is getting more than a quick cosmetic fix. Fort Worth Projects reports that a SHOP Companies listing and Fort Worth permits explicitly reference Salt & Straw and outline a full tenant renovation. Work is scheduled to start in February with an estimated completion in June 2026, suggesting this is a long-term build-out rather than a short-term pop-up.
What’s Going in the Freezer
Salt & Straw has built its reputation on chef-driven, rotating menus and neighborhood collaborations, rather than just the usual chocolate-vanilla lineup. The brand highlights signature scoops like Double Fold Vanilla alongside limited-run creations such as The Tacolate on its site. Per Salt & Straw, the company leans into monthly menu changes and local partnerships, a formula the DFW shops are expected to follow while still carrying the classics.
From Portland Pushcart to National Scoop Star
The company started as a humble pushcart before evolving into a national artisanal brand under cousins Kim and Tyler Malek, a story that has been chronicled in profiles of the business. Forbes has documented that rise as Salt & Straw expanded beyond Portland over the last decade and a half.
Why Texas, Why Now
In a company statement, cofounder Kim Malek said, “We’ve spent meaningful time in Texas and have been inspired by the depth and momentum of its food and creative communities,” as reported by CultureMap Dallas. The outlet also notes that the new DFW shops are being positioned as platforms for neighborhood collaborations and community gatherings, signaling that Salt & Straw is aiming for long-term community hubs rather than quick grab-and-go dessert counters.
