Alma's Cafe transformed a downtown Irving house into a coffee shop with help from a city enhancement incentive.

Plano-born Dillas plans a San Antonio outpost in 2026 as founders scout sites — the I‑10/1604 corridor is a likely target. Growth will lean on franchise deals.

Golden Glaze opened in Grapevine at 2646 William D. Tate Ave., serving made‑from‑scratch glazed donuts, kolaches and breakfast sandwiches with early hours and catering.

A tiny diner next to the Silver Wheel rink is pulling morning lines with oversized cinnamon rolls and homestyle comfort plates. Owner Brooke Duffey built the menu from family recipes.

Family-run Little Moose Creamery will open this summer in Frisco with premium soft‑serve, monthly flavor rotations, homemade waffle cones and vegan options.

Soulman's filed to convert the former Whataburger at 938 W Main into a $300K, 2,797‑sq‑ft restaurant, with construction aiming to start March 30.

Huckleberry’s will open restaurants in McKinney and Allen, bringing its D‑FW footprint to five under new franchise leadership.

Agave & Ember, an elevated Mexican restaurant, is moving into Allen's new Twin Creeks retail center and aims to be customer-ready by May with scratch-made sauces.

Haltom City posted photos after council members stopped by the new USA Donut, which locals are already talking about for donuts, kolaches and croissant pastries.

The Mitchell and Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern will close over Easter weekend after owners say the Main Street buildings were put up for sale. Both plan a final week of service.

Molly Tea is coming to the corner of Parker Road and U.S. 75 in Plano with jasmine-forward milk teas and whipped-cream drinks. The storefront lists the opening as TBD.

A Hawaiian-style shrimp chain will open its first Dallas shop in Oak Lawn this July. Expect shrimp plates, Coco Tacos and scratch-made sauces.

An emo‑themed cafe called CoffeEmos will open in Deep Ellum in April, pairing pop‑punk playlists with specialty lattes and a live stage. The shop will take over the former Urban Venue at 3114 Swiss Ave.