Updated July 2021
From classics to unique twists, we’ve rounded up the best grilled cheeses, so you don't have to do the digging! Keep this guide handy for the days you're craving some childhood nostalgia or for National Grilled Cheese Day, April 12! It may be far away, but you can never be too prepared.
Whiskey Hatchet
Whiskey Hatchet
The delicious grilled cheese at Whiskey Hatchet is made with cheddar cheese and havarti and comes with citrus fig jam tomato soup. It's topped with honey whipped goat cheese, and you can add prosciutto or sopressata!
DEEP ELLUM | DIRECTIONS
THE PORCH
THE PORCH
This 3-cheese grilled cheese is a unique blend of Gruyére, Cheddar and American. Try it with tomato soup and enjoy a cozy meal that makes you feel warm inside!
HENDERSON | DIRECTIONS
photo courtesy of The Porch
SCARDELLO
SCARDELLO
You can choose from 6 different sandwiches from this cheese shop, and you can’t go wrong with any! A few of their grilled cheese options feature italian meat, pears and tomatoes.
OAK LAWN | DALLAS FARMERS MARKET
photo curtesy of Scardello
RUTHIE'S FOOD TRUCK
RUTHIE'S FOOD TRUCK
Ruthie's is rolling grilled cheese heaven! Their 11 sandwich options have various types of meat, or you can get the Plain Jane. To switch things up, try The Boss, which is slow-cooked BBQ brisket with melted sharp cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough bread.
KLYDE WARREN | DIRECTIONS
OTHER FAVORITES
- Bird Bakery | nostalgic grilled cheese & spinach artichoke grilled cheese | Highland Park
- Crú Wine Bar | with white truffle oil & served with tomato soup | West Village
- Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. | over 10 types of grilled cheeses | Bishop Arts & Mockingbird Station
- Dock Local | lobster grilled cheese | West Village, Plano, Richardson
- Happiest Hour | with garlic butter & served with tomato soup | Harwood
- Haystack Burgers | Dandy’s grilled cheese served with tomato marmalade | Turtle Creek, Lakewood, North Dallas
- Heirloom Haul | the Cali grilled cheese or the 3-cheese | Plano
- Katy Trail Ice House | with brisket | Uptown
- Keller’s Drive-in | a classic | Multiple locations
- Loaded Dallas | 5 types of grilled cheeses | food truck
- Norma's Cafe | a diner classic or a current Malone special | Multiple locations
- Paradiso | with pesto & arugula (lunch menu) | Bishop Arts
- Ruthie's | 10 types of grilled cheeses | (food truck) Klyde Warren
- Scardello | 6 different sandwiches from this cheese shop and you can’t go wrong with any | Oak Lawn or Farmer’s Market
- Toasted | Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese | Lowest Greenville