Friday, January 16, 2009

The 10 best wifi spots in Dallas

By Jennifer Conley of I Live in Dallas

Photo credit: Flickr user rachelgoldstar

The Belmont Hotel Dallas - bar patio.

You have it right here: the 10 best free wifi spots in Dallas, TX.

10. Freebirds (Greenville) -- Relax and browse the web over the best burrito in North Texas. The food is cheap and the staff are friendly. Seating is available inside and out.

9. BarBelmont -- When the weather is nice drive over the hills to Oak Cliff and to the historic property of the Belmont Hotel. Order yourself a belmontini and sit out on the terrace to enjoy the best view of Downtown Dallas.

8. Tempest Tea (Lovers) -- Modern, chic and offering 75 varieties of loose-leaf and bagged teas.

Photo credit: Flickr user bigluketx

Back yard at The Ginger Man.

7. The Ginger Man -- With happy hours everyday of the week and the jukebox finally getting better, the GMan is a great place to “work” after work. The overlapping trees outside really give you an earthy, summertime feel, and the upstairs lounge makes you feel like you’re sitting in your bachelor Uncle’s den.

6. Urban Market and Cafe -- It’s a 3-in-1 experience: cafe, free wifi and grocery store. Parking in the garage is free for 2-hours with validation.

5. Buzzbrews (Central Expy.) -- Cozy, eclectic and bottomless coffee. Nothing better.

4. Crooked Tree -- This place has received rave reviews in Yelp, DMagazine, and Pegasus News. The cozy little place in Uptown is the “quintessential Indie coffee house.”

Jennifer Conley

Opening Bell

3. Opening Bell (South Side) -- Surround yourself with art and music while sipping on your favorite drink and plugging in. The good music, comfortable couches and the stock market inspired atmosphere makes this place my #3 choice for the best free wifi spot in Dallas.

2. Dubliner -- For some late night working on a weekday I head over to Dubliner for the beer and social scene. What I like best is the place is non-smoking, so you can surf and drink for hours without reeking of smoke the next morning. The dark atmosphere helps make the screen easier to see (and I have heard it’s better for your eyes.)

1. Dallas Public Library -- Live it up in the library with thousands of books and resources at your disposal, plenty of outlets, and stay as long as you want without having to purchase anything. Membership is free and required to browse.

Did your favorite wifi spot make the list? If not, where is your favorite place to go?

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Comments

Collin Gouldin Verified

Crooked Tree and Opening Bell are both great places to get some good coffee and relax. Although i think i like the cozy-ness of Crooked Tree better.

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