With the temperature in Texas dropping rapidly, you are wondering “where is the best comfort food near me?”
Bundle up warm and bring your appetite to one of these best comfort food restaurants in Collin County. We’ve organized this ultimate guide by city so you can find the best place for a hearty stew or the bread that dreams are made of… nearby You.
Comfort Food in Plano
whiskey cake
3601 Dallas Pkwy, Plano
Warm up from the inside out with a whiskey cocktail or bourbon from Whiskey Cake’s extensive whiskey menu. Pair your drink with A Bar Ranch Wagyu Chili or Creamy Tomato Soup. The menu as a whole features hearty, home-cooked comfort food across the board, so settle in and prepare to be very full afterwards.
Katy Trail Icehouse Outpost
4700 W. Park Blvd, Plano
In the summer, this Austin-style beer garden and restaurant is the place to go for a Texas BBQ on the patio. In the winter, stop by for a bowl of dark beer with venison chili. Pair it with one of their fireside cocktails, like Spiked Apple Cider, and finish with a serving of Texas Whiskey Pecan Pie.
Newk’s Restaurant
5960 W Parker Rd, Plano
On a cold day, there is nothing better than a bowl of homemade soup. Newk’s Eatery agrees, so they offer five tasty soups including loaded potato, lobster and crab bisque, and chicken tortilla. If you’re craving something a little more substantial, try the indulgent Six Cheese Pimiento with Bacon Mac n Cheese. We feel warmer just thinking about it.
the bavarian grill
3425 Premier Drive, Plano (coming soon!)
Warm up with a cup of German Glühwein. Warm, spicy and hot red wine can be found at Plano’s beloved Bavarian Grill, along with authentic German dishes that are as hearty as you’d expect on a cold winter’s day. They offer a special winter menu that includes grilled wild boar sausages with pasta dumplings, as well as pork schnitzel and a spicy elk stew.
Chef Chin’s Hibachi Ramen
7800 Windrose Ave (Legacy Food Hall)
Their broth base takes 24 hours to prepare and their miso soup is made entirely in-house. Chef Chin’s Hibachi Ramen features a fusion of bold flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients that make this Japanese cuisine a winter must-try. Pork, chicken, shrimp, you name it, they have it. Choose vegetarian or just broth, and leave room for the Japanese cheesecake.
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
8401 Preston Rd, Plano
Comfort food calls your name in the form of Chicken Pot Pie, Campfire Pot Roast, or BBQ Bison Meatloaf. Lazy Dog is the best stop for hearty, comfort food that will keep you cozy well into spring. If you want to have your comfort and also wear pajamas, take one of their TV Dinners. Homemade and frozen in retro-style trays, they’re ready to pop into the oven when it’s too cold to come out.
Comfort Food in Frisco
Whether you want a slow-cooked soup or a hearty roast, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to warm up from the inside out this winter.
Bottled at the Bond cocktail bar
5285 Dallas Parkway, Suite 420, Frisco
Chilled to the bone? Stop by Bottled in Bond and order a Whiskey Flight served with Applewood bacon on the side. The full list of bourbon and whiskey here is outrageous – you name it, they’ll have it. The food menu includes sophisticated comfort food like glazed bison meatballs and a bone-in smoked pork chop (which comes with white cheddar polenta, kale, and a bourbon molasses glaze).
Note: Bottled at Bond’s speakeasy-style establishment is for ages 18+ only.
black walnut coffee
5225 Warren Parkway, Frisco
Black Walnut Cafe’s extensive and inventive menu will have your cold feet warm again in no time. Try the Chili with Turkey and Black Beans or soups like the Chicken Tortilla and Creamy Tomato Basil. If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, go for the grilled cheese or the pasta with meatballs made with South Texas antelope and wagyu. Bonus: Black Walnut has a covered, heated patio.
Pho Que Huong
5110 Eldorado Parkway, #200 and 8600 Preston Road, #117
Specializing in fine Vietnamese cuisine, Pho Que Huong has slow-cooked traditional Pho broths made with the finest beef and natural spices. The menu has a wide variety of ways to customize your Pho, or you can try one of their many bowls of soup, such as chicken curry rice noodle soup, wonton noodles, or seafood noodles. We can’t think of a better way to warm up!
standard coffee
8300 Gaylord Parkway #19, Frisco
This is Texas-sized comfort food for Texas-level cold temps. Visit Norma’s Cafe in the morning for giant cookies and southern gravy. Later in the day, warm up with Norma’s Stew, served with carrots, onions, potatoes and brown gravy. Another comfortable classic? The Chicken and Dumplings, which could be substantial enough to take you through February.
Tupelo Honey Coffee
6725 Winning Drive, Frisco
At Tupelo Honey Cafe, you might hear someone call their meal “dinner” and you’ll be treated to some of the best cookies you’ve ever tasted, served with blueberry jam and whipped butter. Their thing is southern comfort food and they do it with a modern chic twist. Warm up with a comforting Shrimp n Grits or a bourbon-peppercorn-glazed meatloaf.
Kelly’s Craft Tavern
3191 Preston Road, Frisco
There’s no shortage of ways to warm up at Kelly’s Craft Tavern (and we’re not just referring to its long list of bourbons and whiskeys). Start with a bowl of Homemade Potato Soup or Jailhouse Elk Chili. Follow it up with a plate of Buffalo Meatloaf, wrapped in bacon and served with gravy. Texas temps can’t compete with this menu.
Comfort Food in McKinney
At least the cold weather is an excuse to load up on some comfort food! Try these places in McKinney for soups, stews and hearty dishes that are as comforting as a hug from Grandma.
Green patina house and market
116 N Tennessee Street, Suite 102, McKinney
With a passion for true farm-to-table food, Patina Green Home and Market offers fresh, organic food with seasonal-inspired surprises like Hungarian Mushroom Soup. You’ll find delicious sandwiches served on sourdough bread with flavors like grilled jalapeno cheese and grilled poblano cheese with beer and cheese. Pair your sandwich with some tomato bisque soup. The menu is for lunch only and changes with the seasons.
bistro pho
1751 N. Central Expy, Suite 300, McKinney
Sure, you could heat up a can of chicken noodle soup on the stove, or you can do it right and head to Pho Bistro. Their traditional pho soup is made with a 4-hour brewed beef broth, banh pho noodles, and thinly sliced beef. The menu has a ton of Pho flavor combos, so pick your favorite and heat up Vietnamese style.
The Celtic Irish Pub
100 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney
Grab a pint and warm up at historic downtown McKinney’s favorite Irish pub. What’s more comforting than a bowl of traditional Irish Guinness stew? Savor the flavors of beef, celery and carrots served on a bed of Colcannon mashed potatoes. Shepherd’s Pie de Celt in all its gravy glory might also hit the spot, or try the Bangers and Mash.
cupcake
3625 West University Drive, McKinney
Founded in Dallas, La Madeleine is loved for its French cuisine and warm atmosphere. Their full menu includes a variety of freshly prepared soups, including spicy tomato and kale, cream of mushroom soup, peasant potato, French onion, and the famous tomato basil. Order it in a cup, bowl or as Soup for the Group. Grab a spot by the fireplace and you’ll quickly forget it’s cold outside.
coffee spoons
100 E Louisiana Street, McKinney
Spoons Cafe in historic downtown McKinney serves breakfast all day, plus delicious and hearty classic comfort foods that will remind you of home. Try Spoons’ Meatloaf, Frito Chili Pie, Eggs Benedict or the Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Soup. If a night in is the order of the day, grab one of Spoons’ casseroles to go!
Comfort Food at Prosper
gin thrives
204 W Broadway St, Thrive
Southern hospitality is the heartbeat of The Gin Prosper. The house menu offers Texas Wagyu Chicken Fried Steak or breakfast for dinner if it’s one of those days. Indulge in a slice of Sopapilla Cheesecake to top it off. Visit The Gin on a weekend for live music. Bring your family to dinner or your co-workers to lunch. Whatever the day of the week, whatever the occasion, The Gin is sure to be a hit if you’re craving down-home southern cooking.
Restaurant Wisk AM
111 S Preston Rd #30, Thrive
This neighborhood cafe specializes in seasonal, made-from-scratch comfort food. Inspired by the seasons and the development of urban agriculture, Wisk AM Eatery sources local, organic, humane and sustainable foods to prepare most of its dishes, such as creative versions of the burrito, specialty sandwiches or a variety of skillet breakfasts, from zero. .
Comfort Food in Allen
Helena Restaurant
Central Highway 210 S, Allen
Ellen’s serves classic southern fare and breakfast all day in a style the restaurant proudly describes: “made from scratch every day, just like Ellen did at home…simple, yet extraordinary…family, yet original.” “.
Ellen’s offers breakfast classics like shrimp and grits, Huevos Rancheros, and Eggs Benedict. We suggest his original creation, the pancake cake. The stuff of all-day breakfast dreams.
On the lunch and dinner menu, staples like pimento cheese chicken and meatballs are a welcome sight when your cravings take you south.