The Most Unique Businesses in Fort Worth, TX

Are you a local looking for fun things to do in Fort Worth? Or are you traveling through and want to get to know our beautiful town? We at Hiley Hyundai have got you covered. Whether you’re a local, an out-of-state visitor, or an international traveler coming in through DFW, we feel you’ll love our list of the most unique businesses in Fort Worth, Texas. 

With this curated list of unique shops, specialty businesses, restaurants, and entertainment, you’ll get to know the area in no time. Take a look at our recommendations below. After that, make sure to let us know what you think.

Shop for Unique Gifts in Fort Worth

Are you a fan of extra virgin olive oil? Maybe you need a nice gift for a housewarming (olive oil can represent a good health wish for a new homeowner). Look no further than The Virgin Olive Oiler in Fort Worth. You’ll find extra virgin olive oils from around the world at this unique store on 416 Commerce St. The Virgin Olive Oiler is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Find Fort Worth gear like pint glasses, stickers, T-shirts, outdoor mats, and many other items at the blog that has turned into an apparel and paraphernalia store, Fort Worth Locals. Enough said, right? Find the retail store at 1455 W. Magnolia Ave. Suite 121, or shop their website to get free shipping on orders over $50.

For a more customized experience, visit Morgan Mercantile, a family-owned store that features gifts under $25, gifts under $50, an in-house label called Panther City provisions, and custom manufacturing, screen printing, and embroidery. They hold regular events to build community in their brick-and-mortar location. 

Specialty Fort Worth Businesses

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Learn how to work with glass at SiNaCa Studios. This nonprofit school of glass and gallery is located in a repurposed gas station on 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. The studio has an array of collaborative programming through which they provide some very interesting community outreach. 

A mummified frog specimen under a glass, a crown of thorns, or a family of frog puppets are some of the unique items you might be able to find at Dolly Python. Find the store at 1916  N. Haskell Ave. in Dallas.

Take a group photo with your friends using costumes from the Old West at Jersey Lilly Photo Parlor in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. You can even book an appointment on their website.

We’ll give you three guesses on what a “re-tail” store called “Wag” could possibly carry. That’s right, you can find mostly anything and everything you could need for your furry pal at Wag Canine Emporium. Visit them at 4737 Camp Bowie Blvd. in Fort Worth. 

Food In and Around Fort Worth, TX

You’re likely to build up an appetite from running around town visiting all the unique businesses on this list, so we’d like to recommend some equally unique restaurants in and around the Fort Worth area.

We talked to a DFW local who said it’s really hard to live five minutes away from Babe’s Chicken since they have the best fried chicken in the area. He gave us a couple of tips on why it’s one of the area’s most unique businesses. First, they have funny southern sayings all over the walls, like “Howshamommannem?” (How’s your mom and them?). Second, if it will be your first time going, our friend said you have to ask to see the cage of baby rattlers they have. This restaurant is not in Fort Worth proper, but it’s a local chain in the surrounding suburbs.

Joe T. Garcia’s is a fine award-winning Mexican restaurant that’s been around since the 1930s. You’ll be able to find signs of the rich history throughout the restaurant and patio located at 2201 N. Commerce St. in Fort Worth. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fort Worth Weekly gave Kincaid’s Hamburgers the Readers’ Choice for Burger, and Fort Worth Magazine gave it an Editor’s Pick. If you visit our friends at Wag, you’ll be right in the neighborhood for Kincaid’s original location at 4901 Camp Bowie. Kincaid’s began as a grocery store and eventually evolved into a hamburger restaurant.

Fort Worth Entertainment

After you grab your lunch, make sure you visit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. It’s $12 for adults to get in, and the fee includes parking. Children ages 4 to 6 only pay $6, and seniors and military personnel get a $3 discount. Children 3 and under get to go in with a paying adult for free. You’ll find an artifact collection, a photograph collection, a shop, and countless other resources at the museum located at 1720 Gendy St. in Fort Worth. 

We have a drive-in theater in Fort Worth. Find Coyote Drive-In at 223 NE 4th St. in Fort Worth. This will be a unique experience for the younger generations who likely never experienced watching a movie in the car and listening to the audio over FM radio before. 

This list wouldn’t be complete without the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Check out stores like Lazy J Ranch Wear, The Beef Jerky Outlet, and The Best Hat Store. Find events such as Legends of Texas’ Gunfight Shows, The Fort Worth Herd twice-daily cattle drive (11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.), the rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum, and many others.

How did we do? If we missed a favorite spot of yours that you think we should include on this list of unique businesses in Fort Worth, Texas, we’d like to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.