Brunch in Dallas

The meal to have at this area favorite is the Mexican breakfast buffet. Families in their post-church Sunday best line up for the omelet bar, and Tex-Mex offerings such as the chicken and mushroom enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce and waffles. The rest of the menu, with as many ingredients locally sourced as possible, is marked by higher-end Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties such as slow-roasted natural chicken with caramelized honey-ancho glaze and the blue-corn-crusted mahi mahi with roasted poblano aioli. Of course, tacos make an appearance, but we're talking beef tenderloin tacos here. The décor follows suit with clean and colorful appointments. Reservations are most definitely recommended.

Start your day off with a flight of mimosas at the neon-pink brunch spot. Try the Flaming Apple Whiskey Cakes, which come with an age restriction: so much booze in the things you have to be 21 or older to order. Thick and fluffly Lemon Poppy pancakes with a housemade lemon sauce, which is more like a curd hit the spot. We also loved the Very Berry French Toast.

In 2020 Ari District opened, serving Bangkok-style street food mixed with a bit of the small-town flavors found in the chef and owner's native Thailand. Originally open for lunch and dinner, in 2023 they changed up the model and are now open for breakfast and brunch.

The counter displays the sweet and savory pastries that are available and can change daily. Selections can include spinach rolls, cookie butter cinnamon rolls, matcha cream cronuts and maple bacon cinnamon rolls to name just a few. Perhaps the signature pastry is the “pup” pie stuffed with pork and taro or curry which often sell out before closing. (In fact, we had to make two trips in order to get to try one.)

Be sure to try an egg sando with a nice layer of dry shredded pork. Savory dishes like garlic pepper pork and egg are also fantastic.

The banana rice pudding, which was a fitting finale to this brunch affair is not too sweet, with just-ripe bananas and dark-grained rice which made for an attractive display, all topped off with a scoop of a delectable homemade coconut ice cream, some of the best we’ve ever had. Yes and thank you.

A good place to start here is the biscuit and gravy omelet made with fluffy eggs stuffed with biscuit pieces and topped with a creamy sausage gravy. It’s like the two popular breakfast foods had a baby. And it’s a tasty one. They also have hearty dishes like steak and eggs with an 8-ounce steak topped with a herb butter glaze, served with a side of eggs.

Berries and Batter is perhaps best known for their sweet breakfast options ranging from pancakes to crepes to waffles to French toast. Try the famous B&B crepes, a plate that comes with thin crepes, fresh berries, mascarpone, cream cheese and a raspberry glaze. They also serve lingonberry crepes with a sauce "specially imported from Sweden."

If you don’t find interest piqued by anything particular on the menu, go for the all-inclusive create-your-own option. Choose from toppings like Oreo, cheesecake, or peanut butter for your pancakes, crepes, waffles, or French toast. There’s no limit to how many toppings you can choose, which is both dangerous and wonderful. 

Follow all of that with an espresso martini.

The meal to have at this area favorite is the Mexican breakfast buffet. Families in their post-church Sunday best line up for the omelet bar, and Tex-Mex offerings like the chicken and mushroom enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce and waffles. The rest of the menu, with as many ingredients locally sourced as possible, is marked by higher-end Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties like slow-roasted natural chicken with caramelized honey-ancho glaze and the blue-corn-crusted mahi mahi with roasted poblano aioli. Of course, tacos make an appearance, but we're talking beef tenderloin tacos here. The décor follows suit with clean and colorful appointments. Reservations are most definitely recommended.

The meal to have at this area favorite is the Mexican breakfast buffet. Families in their post-church Sunday best line up for the omelet bar, and Tex-Mex offerings such as the chicken and mushroom enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce and waffles. The rest of the menu, with as many ingredients locally sourced as possible, is marked by higher-end Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties such as slow-roasted natural chicken with caramelized honey-ancho glaze and the blue-corn-crusted mahi mahi with roasted poblano aioli. Of course, tacos make an appearance, but we're talking beef tenderloin tacos here. The décor follows suit with clean and colorful appointments. Reservations are most definitely recommended.

The original Café Brazil Lakewood location may be lost to history, but its colonies, with eclectic interior designs and attentive staff, live on throughout DFW. There's even a restaurant all the way out in McKinney! It is a well-loved and critically acclaimed local chain that specializes in hearty, inexpensive breakfasts, gourmet roasted coffee from a self-serve station and a smattering of Mexican and Southern-inspired dishes. The chorizo quesadilla, honey-chipotle fish tacos, chicken-fried steak and barbecue salmon are just some of the signature entrées. But it's with breakfast and coffee that Café Brazil really shines. Take, for example, the mammoth Brazilian Breakfast special, the vegetarian migas and house-made crepes. If the self-serve coffee strikes your fancy, there are more than 30 coffees available by the pound for a bit of Café Brazil at home.

Cafe 43 is adjacent to George W. Bush Presidential Center on SMU's campus. The restaurant opened a decade ago and tickets to the center are not required to dine at the spot. You'll only need to pay for parking across the street, which is about $7. 

Food plays a big role in foreign diplomacy and the menu at Cafe 43 has some personal touches from both former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush

The menu at Cafe 43 is “local first, Texas second.” From burgers and enchiladas to artichoke hummus and seared salmon salad. If the weather is agreeable ask for a spot on the terrace overlooking a restored native Texas prairie landscape. It’s shaded and quiet, providing a surprisingly peaceful meal in the center of Dallas.

Brunch is only served on Saturday here. Go for the The Southern Benedict with two buttermilk biscuits topped with piquant and sweet pulled pork, poached eggs and an andouille gravy.

You don't need to visit the presidential center to eat at Cafe 43.

With an extensive draft and bottled beer selection, dartboards and dark wood, this watering hole has must-stop written all over it. This is further proven by the barhopping mobs along the stretch of Henderson on which Capitol is located. Lunch is served Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. There is a Sunday brunch option. The rest of the week, the restaurant and bar opens at 4 p.m., offering its full menu. The choices include everything from cheese plates and salads to pizzas and burgers, like the Capitol (sirloin burger with hickory smoked bacon, caramelized onion and Dijon mustard with Maytag blue or Cotswold cheeses). House-made onion rings and hand-cut fries come with three dipping sauces, basil mayo, blue cheese and caramelized shallot dip and curry sauce.

The dining room at Ebb and Flow has the right esthetics and playlist for a posh and slightly raucous dinner or brunch. Hip hop hits from the '90s and early 2000s play a few decibels higher than the normal background-noise setting. Black and white tiled floors are surrounded by forest green wallpaper embellished with baroque floral patterns. Gold chandeliers sit like tiaras above tables. Around the perimeter are some lounge-like couches with coffee tables. The menu is classic Americana. Starters include toasted ravioli, garlic parmesan fries, a meat and cheese board. There are five salads, a dozen burgers and sandwiches, along with big plates of chicken fried chicken, ratatouille and grilled mahi-mahi. Brunch here on Saturday and Sundays is a whole event. A fun one.

This Deep Ellum spot is the first Electric Shuffle outside of the UK. It uses technology to score games for up to 20 players at a time. This large space has two bars, 17 shuffleboard tables and seven different event spaces. It's a great spot for groups; menu items cater to sharing. There's a power hour for weekday brunch that is $25 per person and includes two drinks and bottomless pizza. For brunch, which is served on weekends to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can reserve a table for groups of four to 20 at $50 per person. The brunch package includes an entire bottle of bubbly for each person, an hour of shuffleboard, a brunch board with fresh fruit, Trillionaire’s bacon, mini chicken and waffles, avocado toast and more.

Fred's Texas Café has been around since 1978 serving spectacular food, beer and live music, but lately it might seem a little out of place. A few years back, the cultural district was developed into shiny, new upscale wine bars and theaters. An offer was made to buy the land under Fred's and turn it into a parking lot. Fred said no. And anyone who likes local Texas music over a plate of nachos and a beer is grateful. It's not exactly a honky-tonk, but the numerous cattle brand symbols covering the wall and the fenced performance space out back definitely let you know you're in Texas.

Haywire offers elevated Southern fare in chic, highly-Instagrammable spaces, from a swank interior to a fun rooftop dining area with an Airstream trailer. The menu has classics from steaks, all farm-raised in Texas, to shrimp and grits made with tasso and andouille sausage red eye gravy. The bar program is ambitious and bold. Happy hour has a nice selection of $5 bites and drinks.

Isla & Co. is located in the thriving Bishop Arts District restaurant scene. This Australian-inspired one-stop shop for brunch and dinner dishes, artisan coffee, vino and spiffy signature cocktails.
If you're there for brunch, try the Sambal Scramble. Soft scrambled eggs with avocado (you can opt for bacon over avocado), parmesan and green harissa on sourdough, all lying atop a spicy chili sambal sauce. The Brekkie Roll is a brioche breakfast sandwich of scrambled eggs, white cheddar, bacon, peperonata (stewed bell peppers) and arugula. For lunch portion of the menu, go for the fish and chips served with yuzo kosho (a Japanese condiment made of fresh chiles) and tartar sauce. The fries were good and the fish was excellent: tender, flaky whitefish encased in a sheath of battered, deep-fried crunchiness. The Spicy Shrimp Vodka Rigatoni definitely had a kick, but not overly so, and the dish is abundant with shrimp. Reservations are recommended at peak times if you want to be sure of getting a table.

Joe Leo offers plates of Tex-Mex classics like fajitas, queso and fresh tortillas in a fun ambiance. Their spacious patio is the perfect setting for their large margaritas including the Pineapple Smoke made with Casamigos blanco, mezcal joven, fresh lime and pineapple juice with a touch of cinnamon. Vegans rejoice; they have a cashew queso. The family-style meals or Para la Mesa dishes are great for groups. Try the Golden Taco plates blessed with a criminal amount of cheese. Be sure to ask for their "just-made" corn and flour tortillas to accompany any dish.

In Oak Cliff, Jonathon’s Diner has been a beloved breakfast, brunch and lunch destination since 2011. In fall 2023, this new spot opened at Forest Lane and the North Dallas Tollway. Despite its unassuming exterior, the interior is surprisingly spacious, with seating for approximately 150, both inside and outdoors. The dark sage green walls create a cozy atmosphere, accentuated by the 12 bright orange high-back bar stools encircling the expansive bar area. The menu at Jonathon’s Forestwood remains faithful to the original location, but they’ve introduced some new additions, such as a seared tuna salad, cobb salad, sopapilla waffles and a sandwich that stole the show for us: the Pigg Mac. Jonathon’s biscuits and gravy ($8.50), a must-try, consisted of two pepper biscuits and their famous peppered cream gravy, with four turkey sausage links. Flaky, fresh biscuits and the pepper gravy transformed this classic comfort into a sublime treat. First up, try the Danger Dogs, pancake-battered turkey sausage links served with spicy mustard. With four dogs per order, the batter was light and crispy with a funnel cake kind of texture. Skepticism turned into satisfaction as the spicy mustard surprisingly complemented the sweet pancake batter, resulting in a delightful, Texas State Fair kind of combination. The chicken fried steak and eggs is epic here. The steak is as large as the plate and unlike most crust that fall apart once the gravy hits, here it maintains a crunch even several hours later (leftovers). This is served with two eggs, brunch potatoes and toast; you would be remiss not to try it. The Pigg Mac sandwich comes with spicy pork patty and pepper Jack cheese provided a nice kick, while the citrus slaw and red onions added a refreshing crunch with a zesty twist. The harissa aioli infused a smoky spiciness, while the over-easy egg crowns this jewel of a sandwich with its silky runny yolk.

Fried Chicken and Champagne... Why the Hell Not?!

This new Dallas brunch spot brings a 1920s art deco-vibe that can improve any eating experience alone. A wide range of options from charcuterie boards of European cheeses matched with cured meats, to unique sandwiches such as the turkey poblano panini and the grilled chicken gyro. Or if you are in more of a breakfast brunch vibe there's french toast, quiches, anything your heart desires. The Metropolitan on Main carries a variety of cocktails and coffee to quench your thirst.

Please join us at the Sheraton Suites Market Center for Dallas' premier Champagne Christmas Brunch on December 25th from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Endless glasses of Mimosas and Champagne will flow complimentary. Paul Pinnell, Sheraton Suites Food & Beverage Manager, will be your host serving up the finest of traditional Christmas fare featuring juicy roasted turkey, delectable carved prime rib, honey roasted ham and a countless selection of memorable buffet items. Price is #38 per person for adults,$32.50 for seniors and $18 for children 5-12. Tax and gratuity will be additional. Self parking complimentary. Reservations may be made by phoning 214-749-6228. Please join us for the ultimate Christmas family affair! 2101 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Tx 75207

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In case you're wondering about the name, this historic watering hole used to be a pharmacy – called the Stoneleigh Pharmacy. It's as classy as you'd expect an Uptown bar to be, yet still manages a humble, welcoming, aw-shucks vibe. The parking lot may be full of luxury cars, but any place that sells $2 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz and Pearl Light all day and every day can't be too uptight. As far as food, queso verde is by far your best bet – though the excellent smoked chicken nachos can make for a meal on their own. Drinks at the full bar are priced a bit lower than one might expect for the location – including, of course, those aforementioned canned brewskis, along with $2.75 Lone Stars and a moderate selection of bottled imports and domestics that all fall under $5.

Modern comfort influences everything we do at VH. A family owned and operated restaurant, VH blends eclectic American Cuisine with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service, quality and consistency that owner Victor Hugo is known for, is the backbone to VH. Our goal for you is to come and enjoy locally sourced food and craft brews, signature cocktails and become part of VH’s family. Welcome Home.