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Dairy Palace
Categories: Restaurants Burgers Restaurants Fast Food Burgers, Fast Food [Edit]
2301 N Trade Days BlvdCanton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6551
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Dairy Palace
Review Highlights
"Great selection of Blue Bell ice cream."
(in 6 reviews)
"Bacon Cheeseburger w onion rings."
(in 4 reviews)
"Right off of I-20--very easy to find."
(in 2 reviews)
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23 reviews in English
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Review from Carrie H.
8/21/2011
Amazing is the only word that comes to mind. They do one heck of a breakfast and they do it well. Any wait is well worth it, with this being in "Bible Belt Central" anytime after church dismissal and during First Monday will be packed. I've made the mistake of going elsewhere out of starvation, but you WILL regret not waiting for your chance to eat some of the best homemade food in East Texas. I love this place so much that I refuse to deduct for the fact they need to expand big time and get a better ventilation system so that us non-smokers can eat without being poisoned.
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Review from Pratek P.
Canton, TX
1/3/2012
Well to start off, this place is famous around east Texas and even people out of state. Typical pit stop for travelers which keeps this place running. Its famous for its burgers even though most of the people I know never order it.
1. The food here is pretty good for the most part. Well cooked compared to other small diner/restaurant type places. Only thing I would suggest is not to order the nachos because it was very poorly made last time I went there.
2. Open 24/7 - My favorite part about this place. Definitely adds to their business because there's nothing in this town open late except for 1 other place.
3. The staff could use some work. I knew a guy that worked here and he hated his job for several reasons, plus you can tell some of them are just in a bad mood.
4. This place gets REALLY busy during first Monday trade days and also after local football games. Bad part about this is that they are VERY slow with taking orders and getting the food out.
The other downside I found is that the parking lot seems really small. Not sure where people park on really busy days. -
Review from Derek S.
Chicago, IL
10/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Burger was great. Wasn't sure what to expect out here in the middle of nowhere, but was pleasantly surprised. Can't speak to the ice cream, because I didn't have any, but the selection is massive for those who would like to enjoy some.
Right off of I-20--very easy to find. If you are flying into Dallas and heading east, its worth the stop if you want a good burger. Also open 24 hr. -
Review from Greg N.
Brentwood, CA
8/17/2011
Yeah OK, this place has decent food. Its not bad at all. I would not call it epic but I'll give it credit where credit is due. It is a good wholesome burger joint. The interior is very average and everything about it screams middle America. The food was good. For all of us from the West Coast, food here is comparable to In-N-Out Burger perhaps slightly better. I had a cheeseburger and fries with coleslaw. It filled my hunger and did not make me sick. Then again by this time I had racked up 4 thousand miles through middle America so my standards were low.
The down side was the over the top Patriotism. Posters of all sort of military support for people who serve abroad. I mean don't get me wrong but this seems like the only thing Americans from the middle of the country are supportive of. Let me restate this, why can't I ever walk into a Burger joint and have posters on the wall showing support for local teachers or local scientists or any sort of scholarly achievers? Why can't we have posters of social activists? Middle America supports only three things Military, Sports and Church (in no particular order). This makes me feel uneasy that soon we will be a nation of fundamentalist jocks who sometimes serve in the armed forces. Good burger though.
Also the place has a very large crowd capacity but the bathrooms have only one stall. Not good customer appreciation. Whatever I'll never be here again. If you want decent food right off the freeway. Come to the Dairy Palace other than that... keep driving. -
Review from lindsey r.
Austin, TX
7/21/2011 2 photos
Do NOT go to Canton First Mondays without visiting this place. I don't care if you've been eating Turkey Legs and Cotton Candy and Dublin Dr. Pepper and Fried Fatty Brownie on a Stick covered with sprinkles. Just make it a Roman feast and make this your last stop.
Winter, fall, spring, summer...doesn't matter. Get the fried corn nuggets. Embrace their breaded crust and buttery, gooey creamed corn innards. Marvel at the technology that made such art possible.
Then get a Blue Bell milkshake from one of the 183 flavors.
If you have room (of course you do!) get a 1/4 baby burger because you're "on a diet."
I'm sorry, are there Freedom Fries here??? YES. 'MERICA. (Flag waving solemnly in the air.)
Then admire the red-and-yellow color scheme and the FFA pictures of young children and their livestock on the wall.
Salute the flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance while a tear slowly rolls down your face.
Heart you, Dairy Palace. -
Review from Rick P.
San Antonio, TX
1/17/2012
Doesn't get much better than the toasted burger buns with melted Cheddar covered with jalapenos. Glad I pass through several times a year. This place is a classic.
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Review from Melissa C.
Steamboat Springs, CO
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
So so burgers and a lot of "old time religion" i.e. free bibles, but lots and lots of blue bell ice cream! Open 24/7, which in itself is a reason to go cuz that's just downright unheard of out here!
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Review from Spicy M.
Dallas, TX
7/16/2011
On our way to LA, we have to stop @ the Dairy Palace! Of course they are known for their great burgers.......my favorite is the 1/5 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger w onion rings. The Bacon is Crisp & the Hamburger Meat (ground fresh daily) is soooo good, served on a buttered & grill-toasted bun!....the buttered bun gives it that EXTRA Yum Factor! It's EXACTLY the same.....EVERY TIME! We can't leave without my hubby gettin' a Double of Cherry Cream or Lemon Custard & me supporting my cup of Double Mint Chocolate Chip. The Malts are great, too!
If you need a "Burger Fix"x while blasting through Canton, TX.....you might give Dairy Palace a try....It won't Disappoint ! ! ! (First Monday & Sunday's are very very busy.....but, it's worth the wait.Listed in: BurgerLicious!, Malt Madness! !
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Review from Ray M.
San Diego, CA
8/15/2011
Great selection of Blue Bell ice cream!
Just grabbed a cone on the run since it was so hot, but the place was full of people, all ordering food, so it must be pretty good! -
Review from Scott M.
Sanger, TX
1/25/2011
I saw some pretty high stars for this place, so I thought I'd give it another chance. I didn't remember being too impressed years ago, but there were so many good reviews...perhaps it's the Blue Bell that gives this place the many stars it receives.
Don't get me wrong; the burger is not bad, and better than most fast food joints, but there's nothing that stands out here. The meat is good, the bacon is good, the bun, the toppings are all fine, but something must really stand out for a burger joint to get a 4 or 5 star review from me.
Also, the claim that they don't "make it until you order it" is not truthful...my burger was ready almost by the time that I got to a booth to sit down. Maybe 3 minutes?? Plus it felt like it was already cooled, not hot off the grill. The place was very busy; so there's really no excuse for this.
Perhaps I caught them on two bad visits, but I'm seeing a trend here. I would eat here again, but only if it was convenient to do so, and I was looking for something different than a national chain. I would not plan my stops according to this place. -
Review from david h.
Longview, TX
1/24/2011
If you are on I-20 between Dallas and Shreveport and you are hungry, this is the absolute best place you are going to find.
They have everything from burgers to breakfast to Mexican food. And they are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. They have very good burgers and the blue bell ice cream is a great treat for the road weary traveler. It is not gourmet. By the same token, it is not truck stop food. It is privately owned, non-chain, cooked to order fast food.
I strongly recommend avoiding the drive-thru if you are in a hurry. I have waited up to 30 minutes in my car before. Just go in, order and get it to go.
The employees are generally competent and nice. The place is relatively clean. It is an institution for those of us who have to burn up I-20 on a regular basis.
Smiley face. -
Review from Tracy S.
5/14/2009 1 photo
They really do make a good burger. Please be aware that while this place looks like a QuickieMcBurger, it is not. Everything is made to order so it takes a little time. Don't worry, it's worth it.
Order at the counter and then find a yellow table. Open 24/7Listed in: Eats East of Dallas
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Review from Ac A.
Lancaster, TX
5/27/2011
It a pretty pricy burger but worth it if you are driving through Canton, TX on interstate 20. I stop here anytime I'm at first Monday's trade days in canton another must visit or just driving to the great state of Louisiana. French fries are average onion rings are good. You order and they bring the food too you. Old school. The ice cream parlor reminds you of the good old days when you just go and eat home made blue bell ice cream. Overall a great spot for a quick bite that's good!
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Review from Chris L.
4/24/2010
Aaaaahhhhhh.
Best fast food burger ever. Better than In n Out. Better than Whataburger.
They grind their own meat daily. Burgers are cooked when you order them. Fresh, tasty veggies.
If the fries aren't cut on site too, I'd be shocked. Perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Dairy Palace will be a regular stop on my way to LA now.Listed in: Burger Me
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Review from Luke H.
3/10/2010
It's a typical family friendly burger joint.
Plenty of newspapers to purchase, plus a play are for kids.
The best part is the Blue Bell Ice Cream section with cones, floats, shakes, etc... goes great with Tater Tots.
My Dad loves the Bison (Buffalo) BurgerListed in: East Texas Redneck Heaven
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Review from G M.
Carrollton, TX
3/29/2011
Unbelievable!!! Best burger and rings I've ever had!!! My mouth is salivating as I write this and thinking of the meal I had last Saturday. Wish we had the quality of beef here in Dallas for the low price. This place is worth the drive!
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Review from J N.
Lake Charles, LA
6/6/2011
This was a very big disappointment. The hamburgers were very ordinary and the chocolate milkshake was an icy concoction that could have come from an icy machine. My first and last visit to the Dairy Palace.
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Review from Suzanne C.
Weatherford, TX
3/31/2011
This is the greasiest spoon of all. A totally fast-food joint that is locally owned. If you come here you have to do the fries and the rings. Great big order and totally great. Great burgers (they grind their own meat daily). A fun place to stop with kids and a good place to meet up with old friends. (Not a lot of options in town - so this is the spot).
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Review from Jeremy S.
Rockwall, TX
11/28/2010
Dairy Palace has been in Canton for many years and TONS of people have eaten at this joint. I was really excited that everything lined up and we were able to go for lunch. My daughter and I stopped by after doing a little work for the City of Canton, I had the Double Bacon Cheese Burger with fries, she rocked the kids cheeseburger. Nothing CRAZY but good, the place is clean and well kept for the amount of people that pass through everyday. We were sort of next to the bathroom and it was the most used room in the place. When in Canton stop by and get a burger just to say you've been there.
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Review from LINDSEY D.
Kaufman, TX
7/17/2010
I am not a huge hamburger eater but wowza! My favorite is THE SPOT in Galveston but Dairy Palace is a major contender with the spot! My bf's family has been pre-ordering the patties for days at the lake. After a few cold beers and a ride on the jet ski, that thin, slightly greasy beef patty tastes like heaven. This is defiantly one of those rare, mom & pop, back country burger joints.
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Review from David C.
Dallas, TX
2/5/2008
No trip to the Canton Flea Market can be complete without a stop at the World Famous Dairy Palace. Everything is made fresh so no cold, soggy fries or onion rings. We had the burger, steak burger, onion rings, and sweet tea. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough room for the desserts. The malts, shakes, ice creams are all made from Blue Bell ice cream and look incredible. They weigh the amount of ice cream they put in each dessert so quality is consistent. Anyways, it's well worth a visit and a fine end to a tiring flea market day.
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Review from Chris G.
6/9/2008
This is one of my favorite burgers on earth. I sometimes find myself taking a break from my roadtrips down I-20 to stop here and grab a burger. They're open 24/7 so when you're near canton and you see that big yellow sign, pull off and grab yourself one of these awesome burgers.
Listed in: Best Texas Burgers
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Review from Al B.
Austin, TX
Updated - 2/17/2011
Back in Canton and back at Dairy Palace. Tried the chicken fried steak this time. It is not as good as the burger was last time. It seemed to be a formed meat patty with breading that was like a too large coat. Also tried the chocolate shake and it was wonderful. Still get 4 stars because I remember the burger and the service was great.
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1/12/2011
Went here for dinner while in town on business. Very good burgers. You can tell the patties are… Read more »
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