In Dallas, brunch is a contact sport that ends in clinking glasses and the finest preparation of eggs, pancakes, and pastries. This is why it’s essential to know exactly where to find French toast worth going to the mats for, crispy bacon worth waiting for, and the strongest mimosas one can find to block out the memory of how long it took to get a table.
This city is littered with excellent brunch options, but these options are worth putting on the bucket list.
Maple Leaf Diner
Add a little taste of Canada to your brunch at this North Dallas diner. Obviously, diners can dive into poutine, but this place has an array of options, including chicken fried steak and pot roast versions of the dish. And the classic breakfast faves are all here, from pancake stacks to omelettes.
12817 Preston Rd (IH 635 Service Road), Dallas, TX 75230(214) 434-1626Visit Website
Lubellas patisserie
This East Dallas favorite has re-opened after a renovation that makes it twice as big — so there is a lot more space and more tables for the brunch crew to spread out in. Go for the croissants so buttery and flaky that you’ll leave a mess behind, luscious French toast, sandwiches loaded with lunch meat or meat salads, and some of the best cookies in town.
10323 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228(214) 484-4825Visit Website
Bistro 31
This Dallas classic should go back into the brunch rotation. Try the Bistro Galette, a gruyere and ham stuffed crepe with a farm egg, lemon ricotta pancakes, or lobster Benedict.
87 Highland Park Vlg (Mockingbird & Preston), Dallas, TX 75205(214) 420-3900Visit Website
Knox Bistro
This Uptown French bistro does brunch better than most places. Order a house made sticky pecan bun for the table, and then consider the hanger steak and eggs. For something more savory, the baked egg and piperade (eggs in a sea of tomatoes and red peppers) is un grand succès.
3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205(469) 250-4007Visit Website
The Porch
The Porch added some new brunch items to its menu that are worth putting into brunch rotation. Particularly exciting are the dutch baby with blueberry butter and maple crumble, the Carolina Rice Bowl with pesto and poached eggs, and the johnny cakes with bacon and maple syrup. One additional reason to go — complimentary Bloody Mary shots all weekend during brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the whole summer.
2912 N Henderson Ave (at Willis Ave.), Dallas, TX 75206(214) 828-2916Visit Website
Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex
For a Tex-Mex brunch, this is a solid spot. With dishes like the Naughty Burrito, Hangover Enchiladas, and steak and egg quesadillas, that hangover from the night before will be vanquished.
2722 N Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75204(214) 363-2699Visit Website
Bread Winners
This July, Bread Winners celebrates it’s 30th anniversary as a Dallas dining destination and a true brunch legend. This is the OG of Dallas brunches, go in and order everything and a second round of mimosas.
3301 McKinney Ave (at Hall St), Dallas, TX 75204(214) 754-4940Visit Website
The Goat Restaurant & Lounge
Not to be confused with the iconic dive bar in East Dallas, this Goat is up Uptown and serves far, far fancier Euro-Mediterranean fare. Drop by brunch to enjoy the sharable chicken waffle board (truly a highlight and a genius brunch idea), a ribeye sandwich, or a dish it calls the Mixed Grill which features Lebanese-style chicken and kafta skewers with rice, grilled vegetables, hummus, and pita bread.
2601 Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201(214) 272-3328Visit Website
Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge
This top-notch Arts District hotel restaurant makes for a nice brunch destination, with it’s outdoor section and grand entryway. Go for a stack of croffles (croissant waffles) with bourbon whipped cream and maple syrup. Or do the open-faced omlete that’s fully customizable.
1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201(972) 629-0924Visit Website
The Saint
This steakhouse on Gaston Ave. has added a jazz brunch to its Sunday offerings, along with a load of brunch dishes. Order steak and eggs and the blood orange mimosa made with blood orange IPA and prosecco. Also highly recommended is the three bacon plate to share, which features crispy bacon cuts of three different meats.
2633 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75226(214) 258-6152Visit Website
Wriggly Tin
This cute spot by Fair Park has added brunch to its offerings. Look for the serious brunch dishes including ham and eggs and skakshuka, or go for avocado toast and brioche kolaches in sweet, savory, or vegetables.
1906 South Haskell Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75223Visit Website
Mirador
If you’re ready to go completely out of the ordinary for brunch, Mirador’s modern tea service is the place to be. It features three courses (plus a scone starter), three tea pairings, and a glass of Champagne in addition to multiple pairings to punch it up. It’s gorgeous inside and great for groups of friends.
1608 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75201(214) 945-8200Visit Website
Jonathon’s Diner
Head to Jonathon’s in Oak Cliff or North Dallas for an indulgent brunch option with a diner vibe. The weekend brunch menu hits a lot of notes, including typical brunch items such as waffles, egg platters, and salads. It also has a few outliers, like its brunch kabobs and Danger Dogs (a hot dog like dish made with pancakes). Good for those who are down to make brunch a little freaky.
1619 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203(214) 782-9273Visit Website
The Mayor’s House
Come for the vibes, stay for the food. This Turkish restaurant in the historic Oak Cliff mayor’s house was restored and finally reopened in 2023 by the folks behind Selda Mediterranean on Belt Line Road. Brunch here to enjoy all of the regular menu: pides, a full menu of small bites, and amazing lamb chops.
635 North Zang Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75208(214) 940-9137Visit Website
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Source: dallas.eater.com