The Knoll at Trophy Club is a quiet, gated neighborhood with golf-course views, mature trees, and a peaceful residential feel—but residents are never far from a good meal. Since The Knoll is primarily a residential community, the best dining is clustered just outside the neighborhood along State Highway 114, Trophy Lake Drive, Bobcat Boulevard, and the Trophy Club Town Center area.
That means a typical food run can take you from a New York-style bagel shop to Texas barbecue, Japanese sushi, Tex-Mex, wine, ice cream, and coffee without traveling more than a few minutes. Here are the spots I would keep in regular rotation.
Start the Day with Bagels, Donuts, and Coffee
For breakfast or an easy weekend brunch, Dan’s Bagels at 301 Trophy Lake Drive is one of the most distinctive local stops. Dan’s specializes in classic and specialty bagels inspired by New York techniques but adapted for North Texas appetites. Expect chewy, crisp-edged bagels with spreads, breakfast sandwiches, and hearty combinations that travel well for the office or a golf morning.
- Cuisine: New York-style bagels and breakfast
- Price range: $5–$12 per person
- Best for: Quick breakfasts, coffee meetups, and takeout
Right nearby, Hot & Creamy Donuts is the neighborhood-friendly choice when the craving is more indulgent. Located on Trophy Lake Drive, the shop offers traditional donuts along with customizable toppings, coatings, and drizzles. It is an especially easy stop for families, weekend guests, or anyone who believes a morning is improved by a warm donut and coffee.
- Cuisine: Donuts, pastries, and coffee
- Price range: $2–$10 per person
- Best for: Grab-and-go breakfasts and kid-friendly treats
For a more leisurely café experience, Deja Bru Café and Bistro has long been associated with Trophy Club’s community-minded food culture. It is the sort of place where locals linger over coffee, simple meals, baked goods, and conversation rather than rushing in and out. The atmosphere makes it a good choice for reading, catching up with a friend, or working away from home.
- Cuisine: Café fare, light meals, coffee, and bakery items
- Price range: $6–$15 per person
- Best for: Quiet mornings and casual lunches
The Highway 114 Restaurant Corridor
The most convenient dining cluster for The Knoll is along the TX-114 frontage road, especially around Trophy Club Town Center and the intersections near Trophy Lake Drive and Bobcat Boulevard. This is where you will find the largest range of cuisines in one compact area.
For classic North Texas comfort food, Hutchins BBQ at 3000 TX-114 is the essential stop. The Trophy Club location is known for slow-cooked meats, especially brisket and ribs, along with traditional barbecue sides. It is a strong choice when out-of-town guests want a genuine Texas meal, and it is equally useful for a casual family dinner or generous takeout spread.
- Cuisine: Texas barbecue
- Price range: $15–$30 per person
- Best for: Brisket, ribs, group meals, and visiting barbecue fans
For Tex-Mex, I would alternate between Anamia’s Tex Mex and Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant. Anamia’s, located at 2250 TX-114, has a lively, polished setting with familiar favorites, shareable plates, enchiladas, fajitas, and margaritas. It works well for birthdays, family dinners, or a relaxed evening when you want more atmosphere than fast-casual service.
Cristina’s at 2003 TX-114 offers a more traditional Mexican dining experience influenced by Central Mexican flavors. The Vargas family’s connection to Mexico gives the menu a sense of place, while the broad selection makes it approachable for groups with different tastes.
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex and Mexican
- Price range: $12–$30 per person
- Best for: Margaritas, enchiladas, fajitas, and family celebrations
When sushi or hibachi sounds better than tacos, Fish & Knife Japanese Cuisine at 2001 TX-114 is a reliable change of pace. The menu includes sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, hibachi, and cooked seafood dishes, so it is a good option for mixed groups. I especially like it for a lunch that feels lighter than barbecue but still substantial.
- Cuisine: Japanese, sushi, hibachi, and seafood
- Price range: $15–$40 per person
- Best for: Sushi dinners, lunch specials, and takeout
Casual Favorites and Weeknight Go-Tos
For a healthier, modern neighborhood meal, HG Sply Co. at 2980 TX-114 offers bowls, grilled meats, vegetables, salads, and shareable plates in a relaxed setting. The restaurant is built around flexible, balanced food rather than strict diet rules, which makes it useful for groups. One person can order something light while another chooses a heartier entrée and a cocktail.
- Cuisine: Contemporary American and Southwestern-inspired fare
- Price range: $15–$35 per person
- Best for: Patio dining, date nights, and flexible menus
Komrai Thai, Thai Taste, and Gyro Rice & Spice Mediterranean add welcome variety to the local scene. These are the kinds of neighborhood restaurants worth remembering when you want something aromatic, filling, and different from the usual burger-and-barbecue routine. Thai curries, noodle dishes, gyros, rice plates, hummus, and grilled meats are all easy choices for takeout nights.
Pizza fans have several practical options, including Pastaza, Marco’s Pizza, and Rosati’s Pizza. Pastaza is the one to consider when you want an Italian-style sit-down meal with specialties such as risotto and pizza, while Marco’s and Rosati’s are convenient for casual family dinners, game nights, and larger orders.
Drinks, Dessert, and Evening Dining
For a polished evening out, Leela’s Wine Bar and Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge provide a more grown-up alternative to a standard restaurant meal. These are good places for small plates, wine, whiskey, cocktails, and conversation after dinner. They also fit naturally into a date-night itinerary: dinner along TX-114, then a drink nearby without crossing town.
For dessert, Big Chill Ice Cream at 2550 Bobcat Boulevard is the local crowd-pleaser. With dozens of flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, floats, smoothies, and a long topping list, it is more of an experience than a simple scoop. It is perfect after dinner, after a swim, or whenever the Texas heat makes ice cream feel like a requirement.
- Cuisine: Ice cream, shakes, floats, and smoothies
- Price range: $5–$12 per person
- Best for: Families, celebrations, and summer evenings
What About Food Trucks?
The Knoll does not have a permanent food-truck park directly at its gates, but Trophy Club’s food-truck presence tends to be event-driven. Trucks are most likely to appear at community gatherings, neighborhood events, school activities, brewery-style pop-ups, and seasonal festivals. The best strategy is to watch the Town of Trophy Club calendar and local community announcements before planning a food-truck night.
That occasional, rotating format is part of the charm. One weekend may bring tacos or barbecue; another may feature dessert, loaded fries, or specialty sandwiches. For everyday dining, however, the established restaurant clusters along TX-114 and Trophy Lake Drive remain the most dependable choices.
The Local Dining Tradition
The defining food tradition around The Knoll is not one signature dish but a distinctly North Texas rhythm: breakfast tacos or bagels in the morning, Tex-Mex or barbecue for lunch, relaxed patios in the evening, and ice cream whenever the weather allows. Residents can support locally owned restaurants while still having dependable national options close by.
For a first food tour from The Knoll, I would start with Dan’s Bagels, pick up barbecue from Hutchins, book dinner at Cristina’s or Fish & Knife, and finish with Big Chill. That itinerary captures what makes Trophy Club dining so appealing: convenient, family-friendly, varied, and just local enough to feel like your own neighborhood secret.