A solar eclipse will occur over North Texas for several hours on April 8, 2024. The partial eclipse will begin at 12:23 p.m. and end at 3:02 p.m. Totality will last only minutes, from about 1:40 p.m. until 1:44 p.m., depending on location. The event is truly a rare occasion. Another total solar eclipse won't occur over the United States until 2044 and the National Weather Service says there won't be another in our region until 2317.
With that, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event requires once-in-a-lifetime food and drink experiences in the area.
We've compiled a list of cookies, burgers, smoothies and more that are themed around the 2024 total solar eclipse.
TIFF'S TREATS ECLIPSE MIX
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Tiff's Treats has "sun-inspired" lemon sugar cookies and blackout double chocolate chip cookies in their special solar eclipse mix. The limited-time mix is available from April 1 to April 8 and you can order here.
SONIC BLACKOUT ECLIPSE FLOAT
In a collaboration with former NASA astronaut Terry Virts, Sonic is selling a limited-time blackout slush float to celebrate the total solar eclipse. Plus, get free eclipse glasses with the purchase of the special drink. The slush will be available starting March 25 until supplies last.
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MOONPIE'S ECLIPSE SURVIVAL KIT
The MoonPie eclipse survival kit features four chocolate mini MoonPies. The kit also includes two solar eclipse glasses. You can find the survival kit for $9.99 here.
MR GATTI'S
Participating Mr Gatti's in North Texas will offer eclipse glasses and space to view the eclipse. Local participating locations include:
- 2812 Horne St Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas
- 1201 E Main St, Allen, Texas
- 1820 Coit Rd Suite 110, Plano, Texas
- 550 Bailey Ave Suite 650, Fort Worth, Texas
Weinberger’s Deli "The Blackout Sandwich"
Head to Weinberger's Deli in Grapevine for "The Blackout Sandwich." Each aspect of the sandwich represents an aspect of the eclipse, owner Dan Weinberger said. The sandwich will be available starting April 1 for $12.99. You can find their website here.
BLACKLAND BOURBON DINNER AT HOTEL VIN
On April 4, Hotel Vin is releasing a bourbon that's been three years in the making. The Eclipse Bourbon will be released at the Blackland Dinner, which features multiple courses. Tickets are $113 and you can find them here.
OREO SPACE DUNK
Pair your eclipse experience with Oreos filled with "Cosmic Creme" on April 8. You can find the unique Oreos here.
SMOOTHIE KING ECLIPSE SMOOTHIE
Smoothie King is launching a new Eclipse Berry Blitz smoothie to coincide with the eclipse. The smoothie will be available March 27 to April 8.
Son of a Butcher
Feast on a galactic slider and solar eclipse shake from Son of a Butcher. Details have not yet been released, but you can check for updates here.
Bacchus
Head to Bacchus in Grapevine for the special eclipse Burger, nocturne dessert and specialty cocktails called "Man on the Moon" and "Inferno Sunset." Eclipse specials are April 4 to April 8.
HANDEL'S ECLIPSE ICE CREAM
Indulge yourself in a special eclipse ice cream flavor at Handel's. Handel’s will offer its new Blue Moon Ice exclusively from April 1 to April 14.
HOPE COFFEE ECLIPSE DRINK
HOPE Coffee in Sunnyvale is selling a Total Eclipse Lemonade and giving away free eclipse glasses with it from April 6 to April 8. The coffee shop is right down the road from Samuell Farm, a campsite in the path of totality. You can find more information on the drink here.
LA MADELEINE FREE ECLIPSE GLASSES
La Madeleine is offering free eclipse glasses with a purchase of an entree from April 5 to 8 in Texas, while supplies last.
SUNCHIPS
SunChips will have a very limited time offer to coincide with the solar eclipse's duration of totality. The snack company is inviting customers to go to its website on April 8 for a chance to win a limited-edition bag of a new-flavor SunChips along with an eclipse swag kit.
MARCO'S PIZZA
From April 8 to April 14, you can get 50% off of all menu-price pizzas at Marco's Pizza using the promo code "ECLIPSE." The deal only applies online and app orders.
DUTCH BROS
Dutch Bros is offering a limited time only eclipse drink on April 8. The eclipse drink is a secret menu flavor that features a mix of peach and passion fruit flavors with blackberry and blue raspberry drizzle. You can also earn 50 bonus points when you order the drink.
CHUY'S TEX MEX
From April 6 to April 8 you can get an Eclipse 'Rita, $5 Chips 'N' Dips all day at Chuy's and a $15 "Dark Side of the Spoon" parody shirt at Chuy's.
Schlotzsky’s
Schlotzsky’s is offering $2.99 small The Original or Fresh Veggie sandwiches all day. The deal is only valid at Schlotzsky’s locations in Texarkana, Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas.
JENI'S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS
You can try four limited-time eclipse ice cream flavors from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. The flavors include Nebula Berry, Cosmic Bloom, Purple Star Born and Supermoon. You can also top the ice cream off with Space Dust, which is popping candy. Space Dust will be a free extra on April 8. Local Jeni's shops will also be offering free eclipse glasses with purchase starting April 5.
PIZZA HUT
On April 8, Pizza Hut is offering a "Total Eclipse of the Hut" deal with large pizzas for $12. You can get up to 10 toppings on a pizza for the deal to be valid.
MORGAN'S ICE CREAM
Morgan's ice cream will have a "Cozmic Brownie" ice cream on eclipse day. Both locations in Fort Worth and Burleson will have the flavor.
MARCO'S PIZZA
From April 8 through April 14, Marco's Pizza customers can enjoy 50% off all menu-priced pizzas using promo code "ECLIPSE." The offer is available for online and app orders only.
SIXTY VINES
Sixty Vines is hosting an eclipse wine and watch party. Guests will receive a pair of eclipse glasses and can order their wine flight with selections that are inspired by the eclipse. Both the Plano and Uptown locations will have this offer from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
MEXICAN SUGAR
Head to Mexican sugar for their Solar Eclipse Sips & Socialitos Watch Party on April 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. They will have free solar eclipse glasses and extended happy hour offerings. Both Plano and Las Colinas locations will have this deal.
REPUBLIC TEXAS TAVERN
Republic Texas Tavern off of Inwood is offering 15% off all apps and craft cocktails all day on April 8 and giving away free eclipse viewing glasses.
WHITE RHINO COFFEE
White Rhino Coffee in Dallas is celebrating the eclipse with a special Lunar Lemonade, paired with free eclipse glasses.
DAIRY QUEEN
All Dairy Queen locations in Texas are offering a free DQ Sandwich Treat on April 8 through their mobile app.
THE CIRCLE BAR
Following the celestial event and starting at 2:00 p.m., The Circle Bar at The Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth is hosting a special Solar Eclipse Social Hour to offer exclusive specialty themed cocktails and live music.
PERFECT BAR
Perfect Bar is celebrating the April 8 eclipse by releasing a new flavor: chocolate brownie. For all local areas in the path of totality including Dallas, Perfect Bar is offering 50% off the new Chocolate Brownie flavor on April 8. You can buy the bar here.
RAISING CANE'S
Raising Cane's locations in the path of totality are offering a free piece of Texas Toast on April 8. People anywhere in or out of the totality path can enter for a chance to win free Raising Cane's for 20 years. You can enter here on April 8 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
THE RUSTIC
The Rustic location in Dallas invites people to come watch the solar eclipse on April 8 from their patio. They will provide eclipse glasses, while supplies last, and offer an extended happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TWIN PEAKS
Twin Peaks will be giving out free eclipse glasses on April 8 and will have a selection of eclipse-themed drinks.
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