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McDonald's opens new Dallas-area location of its CosMc's drink spinoff

CosMc's is McDonald's drink spinoff

Photo courtesy of CosMc's

McDonald's is back with splashy colorful drinks: The chain has just opened a new location of CosMc's, their beverage-centric concept at 861 W. Stacy Rd. in Allen.

A release describes it as a small-format spot serving bold, refreshing beverages and tasty treats that is bound to be Allen’s new destination for an uplifting beverage experience.

This marks the fifth location for the chain which debuted in Dallas just about one year ago, in March 2024, with a massive menu of hot and icy drinks such as Popping Pear Slush, Iced Latte, and Chai Frappe Burst.

Some of the drinks are pretty innovative including a Turmeric Spiced Latte, with espresso, milk, turmeric syrup, and black pepper.

Beyond beverages, there are a few sandwiches: Spicy Queso with sausage, and Creamy Avocado Tomatillo with bacon, and Egg McMuffins. Other menu items include McPops, a filled fried dough already served at McDonald's, plus soft pretzel bites, hash browns, and desserts. They also have soft-serve, available in cones, sundaes, and a selection of Blizzard-like McFlurry shakes in flavors such as Oreo and M&M's.

In celebration of the new location, CosMc’s is also expanding their menu to mark the launch with new beverages including:

Churro Cold Brew
Churro Latte
Churro Shaken Espresso

A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, February 15 at 6 am, and will include limited-edition CosMc’s water bottles, free samples of select CosMc’s products, and other giveaways throughout the day.

CosMc's has experienced some "corrections" that included shuttering three of the original four locations they opened in DFW, in Watauga and Arlington, and more recently (and quietly) the only Dallas location at 6033 Campbell Rd. One location in Fort Worth remains at 5341 McPherson Blvd.

But a spokesperson says that McDonald's has not given up on the concept and is still planning to continue a test in the U.S., opening two new smaller format stores in Texas in 2025 — this store in Allen being one. Where is the other?

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Brunch News

List of all the best restaurants for Easter brunch in Dallas in 2025

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On Easter, we will brunch.

Easter holds a different place for everyone. For some, it's about celebrating a religious event. For others, it's hunting for plastic eggs.

For CultureMap, it's another excuse to make a list: Easter brunch. This year, the holiday falls a little late in the season, on Sunday, April 20. That gives you plenty of time to make reservations at one of these Dallas restaurants covering your meal plans. (And we'll add more restaurants to this list as the day draws near.)

Here's where to find Easter brunch in Dallas in 2025:

Chamberlain's Steak & Fish. North Dallas restaurant will host a brunch with shrimp and lobster bisque, Wagyu beef potstickers, filet mignon, spice-seared Bay of Fundy salmon, manchego crusted chicken breast, and desserts such as creme brulee or New York-style cheesecake. $85, or $38 for children 10 and under. 10:30 am-6 pm. 972-934-2467.

Commons Club. Virgin Hotel bar will host an Easter brunch with an exclusive off-menu spread of brunch bites. Elevate the experience with a specialty beverage menu. $65, or $35 for children under 12. 10 am- 2 pm. 855-326-4544.

Dolce Riviera. Italian restaurant will offer menu featuring ricotta buttermilk pancakes, pan seared ruby red trout, carving station, and omlette bar. $90. 10 am-4 pm. 469-458-6623.

Mercat Bistro. French restaurant will offer a three-course menu with avocado and smoked salmon toast, pain perdue brulee, and TX Wagyu steak frites. Dessert will include chocolate mille-feuille.⁠ $85, or $40 for children 12 and under. 10 am- 4 pm. 214-965-1441.

NDA Brasserie. Harwood concept will offer a 3-course menu with Buffalo deviled eggs, golden lox, steak frites, and choice of carrot cake or key lime pie. $80, or $35 for children 12 and under. 9 am-3 pm. 945-910-4671.

Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge. Restaurant will offer a menu featuring appetizers like dip trio, spanakopita, and smoked salmon pita, and main courses like Nikki eggs Benedict with cured pork belly, roasted lamb shoulder with garlic potatoes, and grilled beef tenderloin. Prices a la carte. 10:30 am - 3 pm. 214-758-0025.

Omni PGA Frisco. Golf resort will offer a menu with beef tenderloin, herb-crusted lamb, and an omelette and waffle bar. There will also be live music and photo opportunities. $100, or $40 for children ages 3-12. 10 am - 3 pm. 469-305-4500.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille. Park District location will offer a double smoked triple glazed ham dish with choice of Perry’s pear salad or carrot ginger soup, and entrée served with whipped potatoes and green bean almondine. An individual serving of white chocolate cheesecake can be added for $9. $49. Reservations encouraged. 11 am-9 pm. 214-855-5151.

Republic Texas Tavern. Restaurant will host an Easter brunch featuring Republic deviled eggs, mini yogurt berry parfaits, sage sausage, scrambled eggs, vanilla bourbon pancakes, shrimp & grits, and house made sweets like cinnamon coffee cake. $60, $25 for children 12 and under. 10:30 am-2 pm. 972-385-6004.

Saint Rocco's. Trinity Groves restaurant will host brunch on the rooftop featuring an omelette station, carving station, waffle station, and dessert table. 11 am-2:30 pm. Tickets are $45, or $15 for 12 and under. 469-320-9707.

SER Steak. Hilton Anatole restaurant will host a brunch featuring omelette stations, pastries, charcuterie, and desserts. $89, and $35 for 12 and under. 10 am-2 pm. 214-761-7479.

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