Allen is constantly buzzing with a vibrant array of new and thrilling dining, shopping, and entertainment options! Get an exclusive glimpse into what’s on the horizon, so don’t miss out on any of the excitement!
High 5, an upscale family entertainment company with two locations in the Greater Austin area, is slated to open its new location in Allen in Summer 2025!
Like the large, two-story High 5 in Lakeway, the Allen location will feature traditional High 5 attractions, including 24 lanes of bowling, a 2-story laser tag arena, axe throwing, and High 5’s signature “Up Top” boutique bowling lounge. In addition, the new location will offer escape rooms and an expansive resort-style miniature golf course allowing for outdoor entertainment. Pair all that fun with craft food and beverages, bars, and event spaces and you’ve got the ultimate experience!
From original recipes and charcoal skewers to tender cuts of meat and sizzling seafood, Gao’s BBQ and Seafood has everything your tastebuds have been waiting for. The Chinese, cooked at the table style provides a deliciously unique experience! Some of their must tries are Xinjiang Special Lamb Skewer, Snow Crab and King Eggplant. Head over with your friends and grab a beer while you’re at it!
Dirty Dough is now open in Allen! Visit the Twin Creeks Village location for delicious one of a kind stuffed and iced cookies. There are all of the fillings, mix-ins and layers that go into the cookies that make up the unique experience of a Dirty Dough cookie. Flavors rotate frequently and they’ve arrived just in time for you to try the holiday seasonal menu!
They claim “you won’t find a thicker, softer, more gooey or flavorful cookie than the ones from Dirty Dough.” Try it for yourself now!
Pro Tip: Treat yourself to fall flavor with their Apple Crisp Cookie!
First Watch is a popular breakfast restaurant that has recently opened a location at The Village at Allen!
Offering a seasonal menu alongside every day breakfast favorites you’ll find something for everyone. Bring your girlfriends for brunch or the family for a big breakfast. They’ll have whatever you need!
Paris Baguette is a French-style bakery and coffee shop coming to Allen this May! Serving fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads and Lavazza coffee to suite every palette, you’ll want to stop by as soon as they open. Treat yourself to a slice of Tiramisu Mascarpone Cheesecake or Pineapple Brulee Pastry!
Bread Winners Café & Bakery is on it’s way to Allen! The fifth location of the trendy yet brunch spot will be opening soon at Watters Creek Village. Choose from a delightful Warm Cinnamon Roll or Warm Caramel Pecan Roll and enjoy a Rosé and Raspberry Sorbet Mimosa. Or try the Breakfast Club and Brunch Tots. We know you can’t wait to try because we can’t either!
A beloved DFW food truck has opened their first brick and mortar location at Watters Creek Village, right here in Allen! Vaqueros Bar-B-Q is run by James Beard nominated Chef Trey Sánchez, who considers it a family affair since he makes all the favorites his dad made growing up at the family barbecue restaurant.
Chicken N Pickle, the unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment complex including a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts, and a variety of yard games, is opening in Spring 2025 at The Farm, a 135-acre mixed-use destination located on the south side of SH-121/Sam Rayburn Tollway and Alma Road.
Chicken N Pickle will join other entertainment venues including High 5 and the recently opened The HUB in the award-winning development. We can’t wait for all the new entertainment in Allen!
Dallas’ popular backyard bar Katy Trail Ice House is expanding to Allen in late 2025!
It’ll be the biggest Katy Trail Ice House so far and the last one according to the owner. Costing between $7 to $8 million to build, the owner is also spending $1 million to buy and plant trees on the site — a must-have for this shaded backyard hangout.
Owner Buddy Cramer is calling it Katy Trail Ice House Ranch because it’ll have a cattle guard at the entrance and will be located on more land than either of the other two. The restaurant will have the same menu as the other two Ice Houses, but because there’s more space, Cramer plans to have three barbecue smokers, whereas the Uptown restaurant has just one. We can’t wait to take a seat and sample this experience in Allen!
At Chloe Mae Studios you’ll find gifts, original art, attend a creative experience or book time at the spa! They have artist receptions and classes or just pop in for a new piece of art. No matter how you connect with your creative side, it is the ultimate spot to dip your toe in the arts scene in Allen.
Barnes & Noble is now open at Watters Creek Village. This unique location will be particularly cozy and welcoming while still offering all the things you know and love about the bookstore. Go find your next read today!
Pro Tip: Get your next true crime read at this great new location!
Allen Convention & Visitors Bureau
777 Watters Creek Blvd., Suite 102
Allen, TX 75013
214-509-4670