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Dine Around Downtown

Downtown McKinney delivers on dining with more than two dozen locally owned restaurants. Indulge in farm-to-table cuisine at Michelin Guide–recommended Harvest at the Masonic and Patina Green Home and Market. Craving comfort? Spoons Café offers cozy soups and salads, while Union Bear serves American fare with a Texas twist. After dark, the district comes alive with venues offering live music, craft cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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51 places to eat and drink in Historic Downtown McKinney, the nineteen Tastemakers among them. Filter by kind, or search by name or street.

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Tastemakers
of Downtown
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Meet the people behind the food

From cozy cafes serving up artisanal blends to upscale bistros redefining gourmet cuisine, meet the Tastemakers of Downtown McKinney. They are creating a symphony of flavors that cater to every palate and occasion.

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man sitting at a table in a quiet intimate restaurant setting - sunlight coming through windows
Farm to tableHarvest at the MasonicMeet the Tastemaker →
Yellow script neon Sugarbacon sign over kitchen opening
Southern kitchenSugarbacon Proper KitchenMeet the Tastemaker →
One woman and two men smiling and standing in front of a table in a restaurant
ItalianFontina RistoranteMeet the Tastemaker →
Diverse group of people wearing various colored Hugs tshirts in front of cafe
CafeHugs CafeMeet the Tastemaker →
three young women sitting
PiesEmporium PiesMeet the Tastemaker →
A smiling brunette woman standing at a counter holding a coffee cup
CoffeeFiltered CoffeeMeet the Tastemaker →
More ways to eat

Tours, markets and the after-dark crowd

Downtown McKinney food walks
GuidedFood Tours

Taste your way across the Cultural District with bites from locally owned restaurants.

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Saturday morning at the McKinney Farmers Market
SaturdaysMcKinney Farmers Market

Homegrown meats, dairy and produce at Chestnut Square, plus the Grandma Stand in spring.

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