Workout. Eat. Repeat.

Food And Fitness Await At These Athletic Eateries.

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Pouring your heart and sweat into a rigorous workout can be both invigorating and draining. On the one hand, you feel energized and accomplished – on the other, you might find yourself feeling a little hangry. Instead of trying to manage that bodily paradox with protein bars or shakes on the go, take advantage of these local establishments that bring together food, fitness and a friendly atmosphere.

Crisp & Green | The Health And Wellness Haven

If you’re looking for a place where convenience and healthy living integrate, you’ll find it at this fast-casual hotspot in Southlake. Opening in fall 2022, Crisp & Green takes the approach of a health-conscious fast food restaurant with a chef-crafted menu featuring superfood salads, grain bowls, acai and smoothies that will have you saying sayonara to Sonic.

Yet healthy eating is only half of a balanced lifestyle, which is why Crisp & Green brings the community together not only at their locations but also at local parks and fitness franchises such as Orangetheory for group exercises and activities. Hosting events that focus on strength and cardio training, body shaping, dynamic stretching and more, you can find upbeat classes like Barre 50, a 50-minute, full-body workout that combines elements of yoga, ballet and pilates for a low-impact workout. For a more energetic experience, Rumble Boxing fuses high intensity interval training with metabolic conditioning to keep your muscles contracting and heart pounding. Whatever your appetite or yoga mat, Crisp & Green is the healthy eating hub fit for you.

Chicken N Pickle | The Pickler’s Paradise

Where tennis, racquetball, badminton and ping pong collide, you’ll find the fastest-growing sport in America – pickleball. Grapevine’s one-and-only Chicken N Pickle is an indoor-outdoor complex where people of all ages can eat, drink and play. With 12 pickleball courts, cornhole, ping pong, Battleship, life-size Jenga and shuffleboard, everyone meets their match.

If it’s your first time picking up a paddle, Chicken N Pickle’s professional instructors will help you get the hang of it, or you can join a watch party until you feel comfortable jumping in the game.

Although picklers can’t initially set foot in the court’s kitchen, luckily they can in the indoor restaurant with all sorts of chicken sandwiches, salads, wings, strips, rotisserie chicken and waffles. Not a chicken fan? No worries, there are plenty more options to choose from, such as quesadillas, guacamole, queso, avocado hummus, tostadas and tacos, burgers, power bowls, salads and, of course, fried pickles. If you’re looking to cool down after a close game, the full-service bar is the place to be with over 20 beers, wine by the glass and signature cocktails that will lighten the mood in no time.

Crush It! Sports Lounge | The Simulated Playground

When you can’t decide on a place to go, or the weather decides for you, Crust It! Sports Lounge in Grapevine brings the world of sports indoors. With multi-sport simulators, you can find every American sport in the playbook, and even rugby and cricket, in the temperature-controlled comfort of a sports bay or event room. As you launch balls and game equipment at the projected screen, the virtual object will follow through with the play. You don’t have to worry about keeping score, monitoring turns or remembering the rules, because the game will do it for you – all you have to do is play and have fun. For an alternative to digital challenges, try out the new duckpin bowling alley, where everyone can get in on the real-life action.

In between turns, lean back on the lounge couches and grab a few bites for your team. An assortment of finger foods such as the loaded taco nacho tower, jammin’ bacon cheddar sliders, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos mozzarella bites, greek lettuce wraps and bucket o’ fries will appeal to everybody’s personal taste. For a more filling fare, wings, flatbreads, cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches and wraps are sure to satisfy any appetite.

Sports Garden | The Volleyball Venue

Bump, spike and set yourself up for a good time at the Sports Garden in Coppell, where volleyball is always at center court.

This tropical setting is complete with 22 outdoor volleyball courts, a cafe, indoor and outdoor bars, pool tables, darts, cornhole, air hockey, pingpong, Connect 4, Jenga and axe throwing. Rent a court and bring your own team, show up with a few friends for open play while courts are available or connect with new people by joining a league. No matter your experience, there’s a team and tournament for every skill level.

If you’re down for the fun but not much on playing, sit back and relax at the picnic tables while munching on some light bites like smoothies, fruit bowls, hummus plates and wraps. For the bar food enthusiasts, loaded fries, tacos, nachos, wings, pizza and more will satisfy your cravings from the first bite to the last.

The Meteor | The Cyclist’s One-Stop Shop

If you’re more about wheels with your workouts, discover a quaint atmosphere filled with personality, scratchmade meals, specialty drinks and bicycles galore at The Meteor Cafe & Bike Shop in Dallas. Start your day off with an invigorating ride through Turtle Creek Park and downtown Dallas. After pushing the pedals, it’s time to pull up to the bar at The Meteor and enjoy a fresh mimosa or an espresso with your new friends. When you have extra time or while waiting for your bike’s tuneup from their expert mechanics, take advantage of some authentic menu items at the cafe. Post-workout treats like Wagyu burgers, falafel pitas or a jumbo slice of their famed sourdough pizzas will help round out the day.