Dairy Palace

Dairy Palace in Canton Serves Game Burgers Worth a Road Trip | Eater Dallas

"Worth the hour’s drive from Dallas, this east Texas burger stalwart in Canton has been slinging perfectly cooked patties since 1984 and is immediately recognizable by its iconic sign off I-20; it’s a popular pit stop for interstate travelers and antique enthusiasts heading to Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. Despite its classic roadside appearance, there’s nothing basic about the menu—offerings include patties made with ostrich, bison, duck, wild boar, venison, and a classic beef burger griddled to a crispy char and served how you like. I consider the bison burger the real gem: lean and only the slightest bit gamey, less greasy but still plenty juicy and flavorful (especially with a slice of cheese), which also makes it easy to add tater tots or freshly cut onion rings without feeling queasy. Save room for an iconic milkshake or malt made with Blue Bell ice cream or scoops from Plano’s Henry’s Homemade—flavors range from classic chocolate to candy-packed "Dinosaur Egg"—and there are rotating baked fruit pies and sorbets like tangy blood orange. The restaurant lives by the motto “quality first, speed second,” cooks each burger to order from beef ground in-house, may ask drive-thru patrons to pull up and wait after ordering, carries a religious theme inside with Bible-verse fliers, and is pretty much always full of hungry travelers, so don’t come rushed—the burgers are absolutely worth the wait." - Amy McCarthy