This is such a neat place to go and experience. Experience being the key word. It’s not a place you can go to just once and have a good feel for. You really have to go back a few times and try more stalls and with different people. Each time will be a different adventure.

I have been a handful of times now. I love it. When my husband is nearby (he works over there), he’ll often bring us home a box of macarons or even a couple poke bowls for dinner. My 6yo daughter LOVES the pork belly steam buns at Bao. So he’ll grab our bowls and her pork belly and come to one happy family.

Overall, this is just a great place to go that will meet a variety of pallets. It’s easy to spend a lot of money though. Not because it’s crazy expensive. No. It’s pretty standard fresh counter service pricing. But all the options are tempting and it’s easy to get a little here and there. Before you know it you’ve tried five things from five places and spent $50. But go with friends and share. That way you can try more and help your wallet.

S/O your wallet, it’s cc only. If you only have cash, you have to buy a hall pass that can be used at any of the bars or stalls.

DRINKS:

The only places to buy adult beverages are at the bars on each floor. The Prime Thyme is my favorite cocktail I’ve had! FYI. Each bar has different offerings which is both neat and kind of annoying. Lol. Upstairs in the third floor is where most of the beer is and there’s also a small stage for musical performances.

You can buy non alcoholic beverages and fountain drinks at each of the stalls though.

THE FOOD (that I’ve tried):

My favorite thing I’ve eaten fresh so far are the brisket fries at Bao. Yes, it’s brisket and fries but it’s fine with an Asian twist. The sauce is delicious. If you don’t want the meat or sauce, the fries alone are the best fries in the building! Full disclosure: I’ve tried fries at roots, the brat place, and Bao. So take my opinion for what you will. 😉.

The pizzas from forno Nero are excellent! They are Neapolitan style (classic central Italy inspiration), super fresh and delicious. Nutella lovers shouldn’t skip the Nutella calzone they have for dessert either.

Schwarma has a great selection of Greek mats and toppings. Delicious!

The duck fat fried chicken wings at roots are so good! A fave of my kids when we are there to eat. They are on the greasy side but still yummy!

As I mentioned above, mh and I love the poke bowls. The tuna bowl is pretty spicy but so good. Every other bowl I’ve tried is great too. And you can build your own if you don’t see one you want.

The steak at red sticks is so good! I tried mine in a rice bowl and wasn’t disappointed.

I’ve had one bite of a friends brat from the brat place, and it really was delicious. If brats were my thing, I’d definitely eat there!

The dan dan pork noodle bowl at Monkey King is noodles at their best. So yummy! I’d skip the beef though.

The lobster rolls at the seafood place are good. The most bang for your buck comes with the trip option. You get 1.5 rolls for just a dollar or two more than one regular roll. I recommend this option. However, I don’t recommend the chowder. MH and I just don’t care for it. Maybe because it’s brother than we expect from a chowder? Not creamy enough?

DESSERT:

The house waffle at Press is amazing. Nutella, cookie butter, whipped cream, and strawberries on a liege waffle? Yes please!

The donut place is super popular, and while good, not my fave. I’d rather have desert at Press or the macaron place.

The macarons are perfection. Last time I tried a macaron ice cream sandwich for the first time. I wasn’t sure how the macaron would hold up with the ice cream. I was worried for nothing! Omg. It was so good. I’m not sure how I’ll choose between that or a waffle next time.

My daughters’ favorite dessert stop is berry naked. They love their popsicles! And if you buy four to go, they’ll send you home with a nice thermal bag to keep them fresh for your trip. We live in Rockwall. It’s a good 40 minute drive on a good day. They made it home just fine!