Burgers, shakes, beer, wine & playground for kids

























"Where can you find burgers, fries, and a playground that isn’t McDonald’s? Hat Creek Burgers — which has multiple locations all over the Metroplex — has all that and a bag of fries. Their little burgers, called hats, are kid-sized deliciousness. There’s also a gluten-free menu. Wine for the grown-ups and milkshakes for the kids make this a family favorite. For the grown-ups there are burgers, obviously, but also a Paleo and vegan burger bowls, Buffalo chicken nugs, and a pretzel jack burger that elevates the whole burger format." - Courtney E. Smith
"When you want to escape the $20 burgers Downtown and get an affordable meal, head here. There’s a slew of special burgers to choose from, but the standard Big Hat burger is the best because it’s simple: two patties, lettuce, tomato, pickles, diced onions, and mustard. Then you can take the rest of your strawberry shake to-go as you get some shopping done at the North Park mall to get the full suburbia experience." - Lee Escobedo
"When you want to escape the $20 burgers Downtown and get an affordable meal, head here. There’s a slew of special burgers to choose from, but the standard Big Hat burger is the best because it’s simple: two patties, lettuce, tomato, pickles, diced onions, and mustard. Then you can take the rest of your strawberry shake to-go as you get some shopping done at the North Park mall to get the full suburbia experience." - Lee Escobedo

"For families looking for outdoor play, I recommend Hat Creek Burger Company in North Dallas: it has an astroturfed playground set and a kid-friendly menu, while adults can enjoy the Southwest burger (a spicy treat) and a beer-and-wine list; the ever-present chicken nuggets are a reliable hit for picky kids, and the chain also has additional locations in Richardson and McKinney if those are closer to you." - Courtney E. Smith

"It’s not technically a local Dallas chain, but Texas-born Hat Creek Burger Company slings a solid menu through its drive-thru window. Burger’s in the name, but consider the crispy fried chicken sandwich, or a Cobb salad loaded with blue cheese and bacon, then wash it all down with a super-thick milkshake." - Amy McCarthy