Casa Linda/East Dallas
Food scene
Order a great coffee and sand which to go and have a picnic at White Rock Lake! Go early if you want to grab a table and work from your laptop.
24 locals recommend
Goodfriend Package
1155 Peavy RdOrder a great coffee and sand which to go and have a picnic at White Rock Lake! Go early if you want to grab a table and work from your laptop.
Go on a weeknight when it’s less crowded and grab a great cocktail at the bar!
42 locals recommend
Lounge Here
9028 Garland RdGo on a weeknight when it’s less crowded and grab a great cocktail at the bar!
If you’re craving sweets, stop in here and sample some of their off-beat flavors.
34 locals recommend
Hypnotic Donuts & Biscuits
9007 Garland RdIf you’re craving sweets, stop in here and sample some of their off-beat flavors.
Great outdoor place to sample a large selection of craft beers
30 locals recommend
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
1154 Peavy RdGreat outdoor place to sample a large selection of craft beers
Outdoor Activities
Great place to walk/jog/run - especially at dawn and dusk, just make sure to use mosquito repellant!
During the day, pack a lunch and have a picnic!
Make sure to check out the Art Deco boathouse, which has a small gallery and play theater.
502 locals recommend
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdGreat place to walk/jog/run - especially at dawn and dusk, just make sure to use mosquito repellant!
During the day, pack a lunch and have a picnic!
Make sure to check out the Art Deco boathouse, which has a small gallery and play theater.
Beautiful gardens that change seasonally. Check their website for ongoing events. Great place for photos.
I suggest taking an Uber from the guesthouse, as parking is pricey.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdBeautiful gardens that change seasonally. Check their website for ongoing events. Great place for photos.
I suggest taking an Uber from the guesthouse, as parking is pricey.
Local fraternal club w/ full bar and limited food. Packed during the warmer months, open all year ‘round. Check their website for entrance Fees. Get there early to nab a pool chair or a good spot on the grass. Bring towels/beach blanket.
20 locals recommend
Fraternal Order of Eagles
8500 Arturo DrLocal fraternal club w/ full bar and limited food. Packed during the warmer months, open all year ‘round. Check their website for entrance Fees. Get there early to nab a pool chair or a good spot on the grass. Bring towels/beach blanket.
Shopping
Popular record store has relocated nearby, and we’re happy to have them in the neighborhood!
8 locals recommend
Good Records
9026 Garland RdPopular record store has relocated nearby, and we’re happy to have them in the neighborhood!
Cheap Eats
A breakfast favorite among locals. Nothing fancy, but decent food - diner style.
11 locals recommend
Barbec's Restaurant
8949 Garland RdA breakfast favorite among locals. Nothing fancy, but decent food - diner style.
Keller's Hamburgers
10226 Garland RdGreat, cheap, greasy burgers.
Groceries
Natural Grocers
9440 Garland RdLocal Natural/ Health food store.
Albertsons
3524 McKinney AveNearby large supermarket for non specialty items.
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney Ave