September in North Texas normally means Big Tex, midway fun and fried food galore. This year, area residents can still get their fix of “fair fare” all in one convenient, walkable location – downtown Garland’s Historic Square.

 

That’s because 13 eateries situated around the square have teamed up to offer a tantalizing menu of all things “fit to be fried” or served on a stick. “Fair Fare on the Square” kicks off Sept. 1 and will run through the end of the month.

 

Bacon funnel cake?  Check. Chicken fried burnt ends? Check. Fried chocolate dipped strawberries? And that’s just a sneak peek. Make a progressive meal of it, and order lots to share, or come back on multiple days to sample even more

 

Best of all, there’s no admission fee, food items are reasonably priced and everything can be enjoyed outdoors. When placing an order, just request a free “Square Meal” kit that includes a red-checkered tablecloth, plates, utensils and napkins, and then head to one of the Square’s socially distanced, umbrella-shaded café tables. Please check directly with each restaurant for their operating hours and days.

 

Here’s a list of participating restaurants and more of their “Fair Fare.”

 

State Fair Fare

 

1. Main Street Deli

• • Philly Cheesesteaks
  • Gyros
  • Fried mushrooms

 

520 Main Street A, Garland

https://www.facebook.com/garlanddeli/

 

2. Millhouse Pizzeria & Stage
   • Deep-fried garlic bread cheese curds

532 Main Street, Garland

http://www.themillhousegarland.com/home/

 

3. G-Town Nutrition
   • Fried ice cream shake
   • Double stuffed Oreo cookie shake
   • Peanut butter waffle cone shake
   • Key lime pie shake
   • Pecan pie shake
   • BIG Tex Tea
   • Ice cold margarita tea
   • Lemon drop tea
   • Texas Tea
   • Skittles tea

606 Main Street, Garland

https://www.facebook.com/GTownNutrition/

 

4. Blue Rat Thai Kitchen
   • Fried chicken wonton with sweet and sour sauce
   • Fried fish on a stick

608 Main Street, Garland

https://www.facebook.com/theblierat/

 

5. Dos Banderas
   • Fried Oreos
   • Churros; chocolate, caramel

614 Main Street, Garland

https://dosbanderastexmex.com/

 

6. Fish N’ Tails Oyster Bar
   • Turkey legs

620 Main Street, Garland

http://fishntails.com/

 

7. Main Street Café

• Fried chocolate covered strawberry

 

627 West Main Street, Garland

https://www.facebook.com/mainstreet627/

 

8. Hubbard’s Cubbard
   • Chicken and waffles on a stick

901 Main Street, Garland

https://www.facebook.com/hubbardscafe/

 

9. Paw Paw’s Sweet Shop & Café
   • The Horny Toad – fried pimento cheese cheese
   • Texas Size Frito Pie
   • Fried Oreos
   • Fried chocolate chip cookies
   • Fried pickles
   • Corny dogs
   • Ice cream

823 Main Street, Garland

http://www.pawpawssweetshop.com/

 

10. Rosalind Coffee Texas
    • Carmel Apple Latte
    • S’mortado (s’more cortado)
    • Buttered Pecan Affogato
    • Pralines
    • Baked Elephant Ears
    • Waffle on a stick

107 North Sixth Street, Garland

https://rosalindcoffeetx.com/

 

11. J’s Heavenly Delights
    • Caramel apples

612 West State Street, Garland

https://www.facebook.com/mrsjsheavnlydelights/