Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Fort Worth

This long time Fort Worth tradition began as a grocery store and meat market in 1946. But today Kincaid's is known for its excellent burgers. The casual eatery, complete with picnic tables and a stand-up counter, is a popular choice by families and business people. Menu options include a variety of juicy burgers, as well as home-style meals such as chicken and dumplings and chicken fried steak. Banana pudding and homemade cookies are favorite choices for dessert.

Spiral Diner & Bakery specializes in vegan dishes that even carnivores agree are delicious. A casual, spacious eating space nicely encapsulates the easy-going vibe here. Spiral features all the usual American classics like burgers, nachos, Philly cheesesteaks and tacos, only all are sans animal products. What these dishes lack in flesh they more than make up for in taste and appealing plate presentation. For vegans and non-vegans alike, Spiral is a revelation.

Shinjuku Station in Japan is the world's busiest train station; Shinjuku Station in Fort Worth is a Japanese restaurant specializing in small portioned dishes meant to be shared among friends. With brick walls and trendy artwork adorning the walls, this is the kind of place that's perfect for a night out with friends over drinks and exotic Japanese flavors. Try the okonomiyaki, or "Japanese Pizza," which consists of pork belly, cabbage, and Shoma. With beer, wine and specialty cocktails on offer, there is plenty to fuel your conversation deep into the night.

A step apart from the usual chain coffeehouse, this traditional establishment is a classic 1950s diner reminiscent of an old soda shop. It features coffee and hearty helpings of food and encourages quiet, casual conversation. Serving breakfast and lunch only, Paris Coffee Shop is known for its desserts and plate lunches. Selections include fried chicken, catfish, and liver and onions. Breakfast selections are just as plentiful and include eggs(any style), bacon and toast.

This place began as a pancake house in 1962 and has been a local favorite ever since. The location is convenient to Trinity Park as well as other attractions in the Cultural District. The decor is a little worn, yet also homey and pleasant, with wooden paneling and paintings on the wall. At Ol' South Pancake House and Family Restaurant, the menu focuses primarily on different kinds of breakfast: eggs, waffles, omelets and several types of pancakes. There is a different lunch special every day, while the dinner menu features country standards such as meatloaf and chicken-fried steak.

Decked in bright hues of the sun, Melt Ice Creams is a nice little dessert corner on Rosedale Avenue. Owned and operated by Kari Crowe, the Southside sweet spot serves delicious, homemade ice creams that will have you coming back for more. This is clearly not your run-of-the-mill ice cream franchise, there are less than ten flavors - the focus is more on quality than quantity - and Melt manages that very well indeed. Most popular choices here include Cup of Texas, a coffee flavored one and Sweet Bees, a honey-focused ice cream. Affordable prices, fresh, delightful flavors and the great little shop keeps bringing in the locals by droves at Melt.