48 College Towns That Serve Up the Most Delicious Food Scenes in America

Akanksha Sharma

November 3, 2025

47. Denton, Texas – Indie Music, Craft Tacos, and Low-Key Gems

The Shed is an open-air pavilion where you can shop from regional vendors who grow, raise, make and produce food. You’ll find a mix of farmers with seasonal produce grown in this climate, ranchers with naturally raised meats, cheese, eggs and honey, and f. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Dallasfarmersmarket

North of Dallas, Denton is home to the University of North Texas and a fiercely independent spirit. The town’s food culture is as eclectic as its music scene: think kimchi queso, brisket-topped ramen, and tamales steamed with beer. Spiral Diner, a vegan powerhouse, and LSA Burger Co., an ode to Lone Star Americana, anchor the food scene. Local coffee roasters, doughnut shops, and taco joints all compete for cult status in this artsy, ever-evolving town. Denton doesn’t shout—it riffs.

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