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12 Beautiful Brunches to Eat in Dallas

Find the fluffiest pancakes, booziest mimosas, perfect eggs Benedict, mimosas galore, and more

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated
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Meat lovers and those with a sweet tooth can point themselves to Knife Dallas for the full brunch spread.
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by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated

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 practically littered with excellent brunch options, but these options are worthy of putting on the brunch bucket list.

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Escondido TexMex Patio

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This spot’s newly added brunch keeps it simple: go here for Tex-Mex classics like a breakfast burrito with bacon and eggs, carne asada and eggs, or huevos rancheros. And don’t forget the michelada.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

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Terra

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Weekend brunch at Eataly’s Terra is a treat — start with wood-fire cooked eggs and add on from a whole menu of fresh cheeses, meats, baked goods, and even spaghetti if that’s the craving.

8687 N Central Expy #2172, Dallas, TX 75225
(469) 759-2800
(469) 759-2800

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Hillside Tavern

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A neighborhood fave serves up yummy brunch with spicy chicken and waffles, coconut flappy jacks, and Belgium waffles all on the menu.

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste. #386, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 867-5309
(214) 867-5309

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Knife Dallas

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It’s officially brunch o’clock at John Tesar’s Knife Steakhouse. On Saturdays and Sundays, diners can try the chef’s take on classic brunch dishes, including a beef cheek Benedict, souflee French toast, and a whole smattering of steaks for breakfast. A limited burger menu is also on offer, which includes one called the Magic (cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion on an English muffin).

5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 443-9339
(214) 443-9339

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Sadelle's Highland Park

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For classic brunch foods, from variations on Eggs Benedict to a bagel tower that’s sure to impress, hit up Sadelle’s. It recently added all day service, 7-days a week, with brunch menu items available at lunchtime. Brunch is served, every single day.

1 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 290-6009
(469) 290-6009

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Knox Bistro

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This Uptown French bistro does brunch better than most places. Order a house made sticky pecan bun for the table, and then consider the dutch baby pancake made with Texas blueberries, lemon cream, and caramelized almonds. For something more savory, the Croque Madame is un grand succès.

3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 250-4007
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Rye

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Rye on Greenville has added brunch to its repitorie. Order the Qrösti, a quiche made with a hashbrown crust, or the GELTy Pleasure, a pork belly take on the BLT with an egg that is sure to delight. Of course, there is also an extensive cocktail menu that ventures far beyond the typical mimosa.

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 803-3391
(972) 803-3391

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Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery

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How about brunch at the place that claims to have invented brunch? Bread Winner’s transferred to new ownership in October, but its classic brunch is just as good as it ever was. Try the chicken and waffles or the French Ham Benedict — you know, iconic, tried and true go-to brunch items.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 754-4940
(214) 754-4940

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The Mansion Restaurant

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Talk about a beautiful brunch: it’s hard to find more a picturesque setting than the Rosewood Mansion Restaurant. It’s menu features all the classics, including a Texas-style breakfast of biscuits and gravy with eggs and sausage and a smoked brisket Benedict, and delectable sweets, from raisin pecan French toast to cinnamon churros.

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 443-4747
(214) 443-4747

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Commons Club

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The first and third Sundays of the month feature drag brunch in the plush, velveteen-covered restaurant at the Virgin Hotel in the Design District. And any old weekend, enjoy Very French Toast that takes the shortbread and strawberry of it all through the roof or a pancake board that serves up the chocolate and berry accouterment pancakes deserve. 

1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 436-7150
(469) 436-7150

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Restaurant Beatrice

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Add a Creole kick to brunch at this Oak Cliff spot. Mammaw’s Fried Chicken and waffles add something special to the dish with housemade pepper jelly. And Eggs Benedict gets a makeover into Beatrice Benedict served with creole gravy and jumbo soft shell crab.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

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Don Artemio Restaurant

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One of the best new restaurants in Fort Worth to open in the last year has one of the best, and most interesting, brunches in the Metroplex. Hit it up for brunch-friendly versions of what its know for: fresh ceviche and tacos de lengua, plus huevos, chilaquiles, and a glorious Mexican French toast.

3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 470-1439
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Escondido TexMex Patio

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230

This spot’s newly added brunch keeps it simple: go here for Tex-Mex classics like a breakfast burrito with bacon and eggs, carne asada and eggs, or huevos rancheros. And don’t forget the michelada.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

Terra

8687 N Central Expy #2172, Dallas, TX 75225

Weekend brunch at Eataly’s Terra is a treat — start with wood-fire cooked eggs and add on from a whole menu of fresh cheeses, meats, baked goods, and even spaghetti if that’s the craving.

8687 N Central Expy #2172, Dallas, TX 75225
(469) 759-2800
(469) 759-2800

Hillside Tavern

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste. #386, Dallas, TX 75214

A neighborhood fave serves up yummy brunch with spicy chicken and waffles, coconut flappy jacks, and Belgium waffles all on the menu.

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste. #386, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 867-5309
(214) 867-5309

Knife Dallas

5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

It’s officially brunch o’clock at John Tesar’s Knife Steakhouse. On Saturdays and Sundays, diners can try the chef’s take on classic brunch dishes, including a beef cheek Benedict, souflee French toast, and a whole smattering of steaks for breakfast. A limited burger menu is also on offer, which includes one called the Magic (cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion on an English muffin).

5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 443-9339
(214) 443-9339

Sadelle's Highland Park

1 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205

For classic brunch foods, from variations on Eggs Benedict to a bagel tower that’s sure to impress, hit up Sadelle’s. It recently added all day service, 7-days a week, with brunch menu items available at lunchtime. Brunch is served, every single day.

1 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 290-6009
(469) 290-6009

Knox Bistro

3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205

This Uptown French bistro does brunch better than most places. Order a house made sticky pecan bun for the table, and then consider the dutch baby pancake made with Texas blueberries, lemon cream, and caramelized almonds. For something more savory, the Croque Madame is un grand succès.

3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 250-4007
(469) 250-4007

Rye

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Rye on Greenville has added brunch to its repitorie. Order the Qrösti, a quiche made with a hashbrown crust, or the GELTy Pleasure, a pork belly take on the BLT with an egg that is sure to delight. Of course, there is also an extensive cocktail menu that ventures far beyond the typical mimosa.

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 803-3391
(972) 803-3391

Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

How about brunch at the place that claims to have invented brunch? Bread Winner’s transferred to new ownership in October, but its classic brunch is just as good as it ever was. Try the chicken and waffles or the French Ham Benedict — you know, iconic, tried and true go-to brunch items.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 754-4940
(214) 754-4940

The Mansion Restaurant

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219

Talk about a beautiful brunch: it’s hard to find more a picturesque setting than the Rosewood Mansion Restaurant. It’s menu features all the classics, including a Texas-style breakfast of biscuits and gravy with eggs and sausage and a smoked brisket Benedict, and delectable sweets, from raisin pecan French toast to cinnamon churros.

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 443-4747
(214) 443-4747

Commons Club

1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

The first and third Sundays of the month feature drag brunch in the plush, velveteen-covered restaurant at the Virgin Hotel in the Design District. And any old weekend, enjoy Very French Toast that takes the shortbread and strawberry of it all through the roof or a pancake board that serves up the chocolate and berry accouterment pancakes deserve. 

1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 436-7150
(469) 436-7150

Restaurant Beatrice

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

Add a Creole kick to brunch at this Oak Cliff spot. Mammaw’s Fried Chicken and waffles add something special to the dish with housemade pepper jelly. And Eggs Benedict gets a makeover into Beatrice Benedict served with creole gravy and jumbo soft shell crab.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

Don Artemio Restaurant

3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

One of the best new restaurants in Fort Worth to open in the last year has one of the best, and most interesting, brunches in the Metroplex. Hit it up for brunch-friendly versions of what its know for: fresh ceviche and tacos de lengua, plus huevos, chilaquiles, and a glorious Mexican French toast.

3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 470-1439
(817) 470-1439

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