In Dallas, not even winter's frigid temperatures can stop the hordes of rumpled and hungover brunchers that descend on restaurants every weekend between the hours of 11 and 3. There is nothing more beautiful than the marriage of breakfast and booze, especially at a really great spot.
If your weekend plans and the toast that comes along with them are starting to get a little stale, we've got a list of 12 fire-hot brunch spots that will surely shake things up. A variety of cuisines and price points are represented on this list, so it won't be difficult to talk your stubborn friends into trying something new.
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Migas, tamales, and chilaquiles are the perfect hangover food, especially when paired with several $3 margaritas and $5 chipotle bloody marys. With drinks this cheap, you’ll probably want to call Uber for a ride instead of trying to navigate 75 on your own. Komali serves brunch Friday through Sunday from 10:30 am to 4 pm.
The star of The Local Oak’s brunch menu, charmingly called blunch, is their list of twists on classic brunch cocktails. Try a mason jar-sized “carnivore’s” bloody mary, garnished with fried spam, or get fancy with the Wild Orchid, a mix of Ketel One Citroen, elderflower liqueur, and champagne. Should you decide to not drink your lunch, the food is pretty stellar, too. The Local Oak serves brunch from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday & Sunday.
There is literally no better combination in the morning than excellent pastry and champagne, which makes Mercat Bistro an excellent choice for brunch. Just one pain au chocolat or fruit-filled crepe with chantilly cream is all you’ll need to feel capable enough to go back to the real world tomorrow. Snag a croissant to go, you’ll thank yourself tomorrow when you’re not going through the drive-thru. Mercat Bistro serves brunch on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.
Eating healthy food for brunch is what you should probably do instead of ordering all those fries like usual, and Origin Kitchen & Bar makes that possible. Healthy dishes like the uber-trendy acai bowl, kale salad, and omelets are on the menu, but there is plenty to splurge on here. If you’re hangry, go for the bacon-wrapped meatloaf sandwich. Origin Kitchen & Bar serves brunch from 8:30 am to 2 pm on Saturday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday
Jon Stevens’ Bishop Arts restaurant has received plenty of praise from the critics, and the brunch menu is equally swoon-worthy. You’ll be glad you skipped going to that greasy spoon last night when you try Stevens’ odd-sounding-but-delicious fried spicy spaghetti n’ eggs, served with Wagyu meatballs. Sweet dishes are also aplenty, like that famous toffee croissant french toast. Stock & Barrel serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm.
You’ll have to deal with that weird eyeball sculpture staring you down on your way into CBD Provisions, but the brunch is entirely worth it. The fare here is worth being a little pricey, made with fancy ingredients like local shiitakes and house-made ‘nduja, and the expertly-curated cocktail menu is enough to make you forget about what happened last night. The fantastic burger is also available during brunch, if you want something a little more lunch-y. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.
‘Tis the season, apparently, for newly opened restaurants, and Clark Food & Wine Co. is one of the best. This intimate Greenville Avenue restaurant serves up smoked meats alongside brunch’s usual suspects like shrimp and grits and hash n’ eggs. Of course, there are also plenty of wines to pair with your picks. Clark Food & Wine Co. serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11:30 am.
This newly opened McKinney Avenue spot is quickly becoming a neighborhood brunch haunt. Chef Roe DiLeo’s inspired brunch dishes, like a pork belly bowl with stoneground grits, are comforting without being too heavy for the rest of Sunday Funday. Henry’s Majestic serves brunch from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The brunch menu at Kitchen LTO won’t last forever, which means that you’ll probably need to make a reservation sooner than that dentist appointment you’re planning. Chef Blythe Beck is the queen of decadence, evidenced by dishes like the strawberry shortcake waffle and chicken fried ribeye n’ eggs. Sure, you could eat lighter, but you needed inspiration for a nap anyway. Kitchen LTO serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2:30 pm.
If you’re still feeling a little rough from the night before, try the grilled cheese and tomato soup, a comforting classic duo that will tide you over until dinner; there's also the "badass bacon waffle" which can be topped with either Vermont maple syrup or moonshine ganache (yes, you read that correctly). The Moth serves brunch from 11-2 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday.
The combination of spicy and comforting at Pakpao is exactly what you need after a long night of drinking. You'll find Thai tea French toast, Chiang Mai sausage hash, and a curried crab omelette, not to mention $1 original and tamarind mimosas, $3 lychee bellinis and a Bloody Mary bar. Pakpao serves brunch from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Since quietly opening in Oak Cliff, VH is a fresh brunch option for the neighborhood. Cheffed by Eric Brandt (formerly of Bistro 31),VH offers lightened-up brunch fare, with a few key exceptions: a deep-fried challah French toast with caramelized apples and bourbon pecan syrup sounds particularly indulgent. VH Oak Cliff serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 3.
Migas, tamales, and chilaquiles are the perfect hangover food, especially when paired with several $3 margaritas and $5 chipotle bloody marys. With drinks this cheap, you’ll probably want to call Uber for a ride instead of trying to navigate 75 on your own. Komali serves brunch Friday through Sunday from 10:30 am to 4 pm.
The star of The Local Oak’s brunch menu, charmingly called blunch, is their list of twists on classic brunch cocktails. Try a mason jar-sized “carnivore’s” bloody mary, garnished with fried spam, or get fancy with the Wild Orchid, a mix of Ketel One Citroen, elderflower liqueur, and champagne. Should you decide to not drink your lunch, the food is pretty stellar, too. The Local Oak serves brunch from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday & Sunday.
There is literally no better combination in the morning than excellent pastry and champagne, which makes Mercat Bistro an excellent choice for brunch. Just one pain au chocolat or fruit-filled crepe with chantilly cream is all you’ll need to feel capable enough to go back to the real world tomorrow. Snag a croissant to go, you’ll thank yourself tomorrow when you’re not going through the drive-thru. Mercat Bistro serves brunch on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.
Eating healthy food for brunch is what you should probably do instead of ordering all those fries like usual, and Origin Kitchen & Bar makes that possible. Healthy dishes like the uber-trendy acai bowl, kale salad, and omelets are on the menu, but there is plenty to splurge on here. If you’re hangry, go for the bacon-wrapped meatloaf sandwich. Origin Kitchen & Bar serves brunch from 8:30 am to 2 pm on Saturday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday
Jon Stevens’ Bishop Arts restaurant has received plenty of praise from the critics, and the brunch menu is equally swoon-worthy. You’ll be glad you skipped going to that greasy spoon last night when you try Stevens’ odd-sounding-but-delicious fried spicy spaghetti n’ eggs, served with Wagyu meatballs. Sweet dishes are also aplenty, like that famous toffee croissant french toast. Stock & Barrel serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm.
You’ll have to deal with that weird eyeball sculpture staring you down on your way into CBD Provisions, but the brunch is entirely worth it. The fare here is worth being a little pricey, made with fancy ingredients like local shiitakes and house-made ‘nduja, and the expertly-curated cocktail menu is enough to make you forget about what happened last night. The fantastic burger is also available during brunch, if you want something a little more lunch-y. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.
‘Tis the season, apparently, for newly opened restaurants, and Clark Food & Wine Co. is one of the best. This intimate Greenville Avenue restaurant serves up smoked meats alongside brunch’s usual suspects like shrimp and grits and hash n’ eggs. Of course, there are also plenty of wines to pair with your picks. Clark Food & Wine Co. serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11:30 am.
This newly opened McKinney Avenue spot is quickly becoming a neighborhood brunch haunt. Chef Roe DiLeo’s inspired brunch dishes, like a pork belly bowl with stoneground grits, are comforting without being too heavy for the rest of Sunday Funday. Henry’s Majestic serves brunch from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The brunch menu at Kitchen LTO won’t last forever, which means that you’ll probably need to make a reservation sooner than that dentist appointment you’re planning. Chef Blythe Beck is the queen of decadence, evidenced by dishes like the strawberry shortcake waffle and chicken fried ribeye n’ eggs. Sure, you could eat lighter, but you needed inspiration for a nap anyway. Kitchen LTO serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2:30 pm.
If you’re still feeling a little rough from the night before, try the grilled cheese and tomato soup, a comforting classic duo that will tide you over until dinner; there's also the "badass bacon waffle" which can be topped with either Vermont maple syrup or moonshine ganache (yes, you read that correctly). The Moth serves brunch from 11-2 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday.
The combination of spicy and comforting at Pakpao is exactly what you need after a long night of drinking. You'll find Thai tea French toast, Chiang Mai sausage hash, and a curried crab omelette, not to mention $1 original and tamarind mimosas, $3 lychee bellinis and a Bloody Mary bar. Pakpao serves brunch from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Since quietly opening in Oak Cliff, VH is a fresh brunch option for the neighborhood. Cheffed by Eric Brandt (formerly of Bistro 31),VH offers lightened-up brunch fare, with a few key exceptions: a deep-fried challah French toast with caramelized apples and bourbon pecan syrup sounds particularly indulgent. VH Oak Cliff serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 3.