đđž Is Trinity Groves SKETCH or COOL? â An Aggie Gradâs Take – Howdy yâall! đ Just a few months ago, I traded in my boots on Kyle Field for dress shoes in the âreal world,â and now Iâm living the Dallas grad life. If youâre like me, youâre probably figuring out where to live, where to hang out, andâmost importantlyâwhere you wonât regret going after dark. So todayâs hot take: Trinity Groves. Is it sketch? Is it cool? Or is it somewhere in between?
First Impressions: Trendy but Tucked Away
Driving up to Trinity Groves for the first time, I wasnât sure what to expect. Itâs literally at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, so you get this picture-perfect skyline view of Dallas that makes you feel like youâre in a postcard. đ The restaurants are shiny, the patios are buzzing, and youâll definitely see couples snapping Instagram shots with the bridge in the background. On the surfaceâit screams cool.
But hereâs the catch: once you leave the central restaurant row, things get quiet pretty fast. Parking lots feel a little empty at night, and some surrounding streets donât exactly scream âsafe stroll.â Thatâs where the âsketch?â question starts creeping in.
The Cool Factor đŽđ¸
If youâre a foodie, Trinity Groves is a playground. Unique spots like Beto & Son (tableside guacamole = game changer) or Cake Bar (prepare for a sugar coma) make it worth the trip. Plus, itâs not your typical chain-restaurant vibeâyou get creative menus and funky concepts that feel very Dallas.
And for us Aggie grads looking for that Friday night meet-up spot, the patios are solid for group hangs. Add in the skyline views, and suddenly you forget youâre anywhere near âsketchâ territory.
The Sketch Factor đ§đŹ
Now, I wonât sugarcoat itâstep too far outside the Trinity Groves bubble, and youâll notice the shift. Itâs still a developing area, so safety can feel a little hit or miss depending on the time of day. Walking alone at night? Probably not your best bet.
Think of it like this: Trinity Groves itself = polished, trendy, and Instagram-ready. A block or two away = feels a little deserted, especially late at night. Thatâs not bad, but it does mean you need to stay aware, especially if youâre new to Dallas and donât quite know your way around yet.
Verdict from This Aggie đ
So, is Trinity Groves SKETCH or COOL? Honestly⌠itâs both.
COOL if youâre sticking to the core restaurants, grabbing drinks with friends, and soaking in the skyline.
A little SKETCH if you wander too far solo at night or assume the surrounding neighborhood has the same vibe as the restaurant row.
For me, Trinity Groves is a solid âgo-with-friendsâ spot. Not the place Iâd pick for a late solo stroll, but definitely a place Iâll keep on my Dallas rotation when I want a fun dinner with a view.
Aggie Pro Tip đž
If youâre checking it out for the first time:
Go in the evening but plan to Uber if youâre not familiar with parking.
Stick with your crew, and youâll feel way more comfortable.
Donât skip dessert at Cake Barâyouâll thank me later.
At the end of the day, Trinity Groves is one of those Dallas spots thatâs still growing into itself. For a new grad, itâs a good taste of âbig city funâ without being Uptown-overpriced.
So my final call? Trinity Groves = Cool⌠with caution. đ
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