15 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Dallas

April 18, 2023

With so many different restaurants it can be a challenge to decide where to go. We have created a list of the best breakfast options in Dallas. We created a list with a mix of different styles in hopes to make your breakfast better! Here are the top 15 best breakfast spots in Dallas.

  1. Original Market Diner
  2. Lucky’s Cafe
  3. Norma’s Cafe
  4. Ellen’s
  5. Bread Winners Cafe
  6. Snooze an A.M. Eatery
  7. Jonathon’s Diner
  8. Tribal All Day Cafe
  9. Maple Leaf Diner
  10. Shug’s Bagels
  11. John’s Cafe
  12. AllGood Cafe
  13. City Hall Bistro
  14. Spiral Diner & Bakery
  15. Texas Spice

1. Original Market Diner

4434 Harry Hines Blvd,  Dallas, TX 75219

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Known as Dallas’ classic diner, this is a must-try restaurant. They have everything from chicken fried steak to Belgium waffles. It can best be described as having a home and vintage feel. 

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 6 am – 3 pm

Sat: 6:30 am – 3 pm

Sun: 7 am – 3 pm

2. Lucky’s Cafe

3531 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

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A retro American diner experience. They are known for their comfort food in a comfortable atmosphere. They also serve breakfast all day! They are also farm-to-table and partner with local family farms!

Hours:

Everyday: 7 am – 9 pm

3. Norma’s Cafe

17721 N. Dallas Pkwy #130, Dallas, TX 75287

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Started in 1956, this restaurant is the perfect place to go for some Texas home cooking. They have award-winning pies and the best comfort food. Not only is this a great place to go get breakfast in Dallas, it’s great for lunch and dinner. They also do holiday meals!

Hours:

Everyday: 7 am – 8 pm

4. Ellen’s

1790 N Record St, Dallas, TX 75202

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They are known for their delicious classic southern food. Started in 2012, this place quickly became a favorite brunch restaurant in Dallas. All of their menu items are served all day long!

Hours:

Mon – Sat: 7 am – 9pm

Sun: 7 am – 2pm

5. Bread Winners Cafe

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 – Uptown

5560 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209 – Inwood Village

4021 Preston Rd – Plano, TX 75093

8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 – Northpark Center

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This place can best be described as a casual American restaurant. It has a great variety of options for brunch. It has all the classics such as pastries and waffles. It is a great go-to place that never fails you.

Hours:

Uptown –

Mon: 8 am – 3 pm

Tue – Sat: 8 am – 8 pm

Sun 8 am – 3 pm

Inwood Village –

Mon – Tue: CLOSED

Wed – Sun: 8 am – 3 pm

Plano –

Mon – Sun: 8 am – 3 pm

Northpark Center –

Mon – Sat: 10 am – 6 pm

Sun: 9 am – 5 pm

6. Snooze A.M. Eatery

8041 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75201

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Snooze is a classic breakfast place. Known for its 70’s theme and great food. Currently, they have their pumpkin pecan pie pancakes and pumpkin latte for the holidays! They have great food and a friendly atmosphere so you can’t go wrong here!

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sat – Sun: 6:30 am – 4 pm

6. Jonathon’s Diner

5 1619 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

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1619 N Beckley Avenue

 Dallas, TX 75203

An American comfort food restaurant with a homemade feel. It is a small and locally-owned restaurant so it is a very different experience than going to a big chain restaurant. A Dallas must if you want a homemade meal.

Hours:

Everyday: 8 am – 2:30 pm

7. Tribal All Day Cafe

263 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

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Specializing in healthy food and juices, this restaurant is a counter-style experience.  This is a great place to go for vegan options and for post-hike or exercise food.

Hours:

Mon – Sat: 8 am – 5 pm

Sun: 8 am – 4 pm

8. Maple Leaf Diner

12817 Preston Rd #129, Dallas, TX 75230

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This is a great place to enjoy some Canadian classics for breakfast. They serve poutine, Canadian bacon, butter tarts, and more! This restaurant was started by Michael Delaurier in 2015 when he couldn’t find food that felt like home to him.

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 7 am – 2:30 pm

Sat – Sun: 7 am – 4 pm

9. Shug’s Bagels

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205

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Known to be a true bagel shop, this is a must-try. This place has been described as New York quality bagels. So if you are looking for some great bagels this is the place for you.

Hours:

Everyday: 7 am – 3 pm

Afterhours:

Tues – Sat: 6 pm – 2 am

10. John’s Cafe

1733 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

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A diner that has been described as simply having good food. This diner gives a home feel with good old-fashioned food. It is also family owned which adds to their home feel.

Hours:

Mon – Sat: 7 am – 2 pm

Sun: 8 am – 2 pm

11. AllGood Cafe

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226 – Deep Ellum

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This is an American eatery with Tex-Mex inspirations. They describe themselves as a funky cafe that has soul. They have a variety of breakfast and brunch options and have live music a few times a week.

Hours:

Sun – Wed: 8 am – 3 pm

Thur – Sat: 8 am – 9 pm

12. City Hall Bistro

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202

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This is a higher-end restaurant located in Adolphus Hotel. It is an all-day bistro that has brunch options. They serve everything from blueberry pancakes to short rib and potato hash. They are a great option for a brunch and you also get to experience the historic atmosphere of the hotel.

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 7 am – 2 pm

Sat – Sun: 8 am – 2 pm

13. Spiral Diner & Bakery

1314 W Magnolia Ave,  Fort Worth, TX 76104

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This is a vegan restaurant and is part of a small chain that has retro-themed meals. They currently have holiday meals such as their Festivus sandwich. This is a great option for vegans and the atmosphere in the restaurant is great.

Hours:

Everyday: 10 am – 10 pm

14. Texas Spice

555 Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

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A farm-to-table restaurant in a fashionable atmosphere inside the Omni Hotel. They have added a southern twist to breakfast classics. They have been described as having a homemade feel to their meals. This is a great place to eat with a great atmosphere.

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 10:30 am

Sat – Sun: 6:30 am – 1:30 pm