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15 Excellent Dallas Breakfast Destinations

From omelets to bagels, there’s a breakfast for everyone in this map

by Courtney E. Smith Updated
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Banana bread French bread from Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery, a Dallas classic.
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by Courtney E. Smith Updated

Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day, and from time to time, it’s nice to slow down and enjoy a robust first meal from one of DFW’s tastiest breakfast destinations.

From crepes and waffles to loaded breakfast sandwiches and vegan tacos, there’s something for every early riser at one of these essential breakfast spots.

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Cindi's N.Y. Delicatessen, Restaurant & Bakery

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There isn’t a deli on every corner in Dallas, but Cindi’s keeps it real East Coast-style, especially where breakfast is concerned. Indulge your inner New Yorker with lox and bagels, blintzes, and latkes, or stick to classic Texas favorites with migas or a chorizo omelet. Breakfast is served all day, so don’t worry about waking up early.

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 739-0918
(214) 739-0918

Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery

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This is the OG of breakfast food in Dallas. It’s the place to go for cinnamon rolls, a scramble, or more waffles than you can shake a syrup bottle at. For less well-trod options, order the French ham Benedict served on a croissant, the Monterrey enchiladas (add chorizo), and a side of jalapeno bacon.

5560 W Lovers Ln (at Inwood Village), Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 351-3339
(214) 351-3339

Goodfriend Package

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It’s a near-universally acknowledged fact that if you’re looking for a tasty breakfast sandwich, you hit up Goodfriend Package. The Warbird on a freshly-baked biscuit (egg white, turkey sausage, American cheese, and tomato) is a solid go-to order, while the Scrambler breakfast sandwich (ham, sausage, bacon, scrapple, and scrambled eggs with white cheddar over potato hash) will satisfy any meat lover.

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 807-2899
(972) 807-2899

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Shug's Bagels

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Walking into Shug’s is like walking into a newer, cleaner, classier version of a New York bagel shop. It offers bagels, cream cheeses, and lox in several varieties, including egg bagel sandwiches, lower carb “flagels,” and deli meats plus cheeses and salads by the pound. This fast favorite often boasts a line around the block on weekends.

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 526-5050
(469) 526-5050

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Sadelle's Highland Park

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Have a classic breakfast at Sadelle’s. Try the picture-perfect Eggs Benedict, with numerous options to personalize it. Or spring for the bagel tower, with toppings customized per order.

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

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John's Cafe

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Low-key and no-frills, John’s Cafe on Lowest Greenville Avenue has been around for five decades. For breakfast, diners can expect omelets, migas, scrambles, waffles, pancakes, and basic breakfasts ordered by loyal neighborhood customers. Make sure you say hi to John; sometimes you can find him up at the front.

1733 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 874-0800
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Original Market Diner

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Perhaps one of the best in Dallas, the Original Market Diner in the Medical District is the kind of place with a rotating pie case, where the waitresses still call people “sweetie.” Which makes sense, since it has been a family-owned spot for decades. Order some crisp, juicy fried chicken sandwiched between fluffy waffles with a side of hash browns, bacon, and eggs. If at all possible, save room for a post-breakfast slice of pie. 

4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 521-0992
(214) 521-0992

San Martin Bakery and Restaurant

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This gorgeous bakery also serves a mean sit-down breakfast. Highlights include poached eggs with prosciutto and arugula on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce, a Belgium omelette with black beans, and a cup of oats with almond milk. Add on a basket of freshly baked bread just because you can.

3120 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 802-6652
(469) 802-6652

La Victoria

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If you love breakfast tacos, brace yourself to fall into a superior vehicle — the breakfast burrito from La Victoria. They’re just the right size, pressed on two sides, and if you like your eggs with tortillas...this is the jam.

1605 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 827-0101
(214) 827-0101

Margaret's

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There are a lot of hotels around Dallas offering lovely breakfast menus. A hotel is a dependable spot to get a hot, if somewhat fancy, breakfast. Dive in to the ricotta and basil scramble for a protein-heavy start, or the Texas-style shakshuka with jalapeno cornbread. The apple cider pancakes are also a fun twist on a classic.

800 North Harwood Street, TX 75201
(214) 736-7760
(214) 736-7760

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AllGood Cafe

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A Dallas’ stalwart all-day dining institution, Allgood Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live music nightly. Walking around at breakfast time, customers will spot plate after plate of fluffy pancakes, eggs and bacon coming out of the kitchen, and people from all walks of life enjoying each one.

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 742-5362
(214) 742-5362

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City Hall Bistro

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For those in the mood for an indulgent hotel breakfast, this chic Downtown restaurant inside the Adolphus Hotel offers omelets, photo-worthy avocado toast, and more coffee from Full City Roosters which is one of the city’s best. It starts serving at 7 a.m.

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 651-3686
(214) 651-3686

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Jonathon's Diner

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If a classic American breakfast is what you seek, this Oak Cliff (and now Far North Dallas) diner is a great choice. Drop by for a pork chop and eggs, fried chicken and waffles, and an array of eggs Benedict and burgers (yes for breakfast). The list of breakfast-friendly cocktails is as extensive as the menu.

1619 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 782-9273
(214) 782-9273

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Oddfellows

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Starting at 7 a.m. daily, grab a lovely breakfast at this Bishop Arts spot. Try smoked salmon toast with cream cheese, chicken chilaquiles, or a big plate of bread pudding French toast. And the house-made OJ, lemonade, and limeade are such a treat.

316 W 7th St (btwn N Bishop Ave & N Madison Ave), Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5958
(214) 944-5958

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La Reunion

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Eggs, coffee, mimosas: this tiny Bishop Arts cafe has all the things you need for a good breakfast. As a bonus, it’s quite popular with the WFH crowd so bring your laptop along for a delicious working meal. The egg and bagel sandwiches are a great handheld order.

229 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 799-2880
(972) 799-2880

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Cindi's N.Y. Delicatessen, Restaurant & Bakery

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243

There isn’t a deli on every corner in Dallas, but Cindi’s keeps it real East Coast-style, especially where breakfast is concerned. Indulge your inner New Yorker with lox and bagels, blintzes, and latkes, or stick to classic Texas favorites with migas or a chorizo omelet. Breakfast is served all day, so don’t worry about waking up early.

11111 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 739-0918
(214) 739-0918

Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery

5560 W Lovers Ln (at Inwood Village), Dallas, TX 75209

This is the OG of breakfast food in Dallas. It’s the place to go for cinnamon rolls, a scramble, or more waffles than you can shake a syrup bottle at. For less well-trod options, order the French ham Benedict served on a croissant, the Monterrey enchiladas (add chorizo), and a side of jalapeno bacon.

5560 W Lovers Ln (at Inwood Village), Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 351-3339
(214) 351-3339

Goodfriend Package

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

It’s a near-universally acknowledged fact that if you’re looking for a tasty breakfast sandwich, you hit up Goodfriend Package. The Warbird on a freshly-baked biscuit (egg white, turkey sausage, American cheese, and tomato) is a solid go-to order, while the Scrambler breakfast sandwich (ham, sausage, bacon, scrapple, and scrambled eggs with white cheddar over potato hash) will satisfy any meat lover.

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 807-2899
(972) 807-2899

Shug's Bagels

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205

Walking into Shug’s is like walking into a newer, cleaner, classier version of a New York bagel shop. It offers bagels, cream cheeses, and lox in several varieties, including egg bagel sandwiches, lower carb “flagels,” and deli meats plus cheeses and salads by the pound. This fast favorite often boasts a line around the block on weekends.

3020 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 526-5050
(469) 526-5050

Sadelle's Highland Park

1 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205

Have a classic breakfast at Sadelle’s. Try the picture-perfect Eggs Benedict, with numerous options to personalize it. Or spring for the bagel tower, with toppings customized per order.

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

John's Cafe

1733 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Low-key and no-frills, John’s Cafe on Lowest Greenville Avenue has been around for five decades. For breakfast, diners can expect omelets, migas, scrambles, waffles, pancakes, and basic breakfasts ordered by loyal neighborhood customers. Make sure you say hi to John; sometimes you can find him up at the front.

1733 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 874-0800
(214) 874-0800

Original Market Diner

4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219

Perhaps one of the best in Dallas, the Original Market Diner in the Medical District is the kind of place with a rotating pie case, where the waitresses still call people “sweetie.” Which makes sense, since it has been a family-owned spot for decades. Order some crisp, juicy fried chicken sandwiched between fluffy waffles with a side of hash browns, bacon, and eggs. If at all possible, save room for a post-breakfast slice of pie. 

4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 521-0992
(214) 521-0992

San Martin Bakery and Restaurant

3120 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

This gorgeous bakery also serves a mean sit-down breakfast. Highlights include poached eggs with prosciutto and arugula on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce, a Belgium omelette with black beans, and a cup of oats with almond milk. Add on a basket of freshly baked bread just because you can.

3120 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 802-6652
(469) 802-6652

La Victoria

1605 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

If you love breakfast tacos, brace yourself to fall into a superior vehicle — the breakfast burrito from La Victoria. They’re just the right size, pressed on two sides, and if you like your eggs with tortillas...this is the jam.

1605 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 827-0101
(214) 827-0101

Margaret's

800 North Harwood Street, TX 75201

There are a lot of hotels around Dallas offering lovely breakfast menus. A hotel is a dependable spot to get a hot, if somewhat fancy, breakfast. Dive in to the ricotta and basil scramble for a protein-heavy start, or the Texas-style shakshuka with jalapeno cornbread. The apple cider pancakes are also a fun twist on a classic.

800 North Harwood Street, TX 75201
(214) 736-7760
(214) 736-7760

AllGood Cafe

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

A Dallas’ stalwart all-day dining institution, Allgood Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live music nightly. Walking around at breakfast time, customers will spot plate after plate of fluffy pancakes, eggs and bacon coming out of the kitchen, and people from all walks of life enjoying each one.

2934 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 742-5362
(214) 742-5362

City Hall Bistro

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202

For those in the mood for an indulgent hotel breakfast, this chic Downtown restaurant inside the Adolphus Hotel offers omelets, photo-worthy avocado toast, and more coffee from Full City Roosters which is one of the city’s best. It starts serving at 7 a.m.

1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 651-3686
(214) 651-3686

Jonathon's Diner

1619 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

If a classic American breakfast is what you seek, this Oak Cliff (and now Far North Dallas) diner is a great choice. Drop by for a pork chop and eggs, fried chicken and waffles, and an array of eggs Benedict and burgers (yes for breakfast). The list of breakfast-friendly cocktails is as extensive as the menu.

1619 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 782-9273
(214) 782-9273

Oddfellows

316 W 7th St (btwn N Bishop Ave & N Madison Ave), Dallas, TX 75208

Starting at 7 a.m. daily, grab a lovely breakfast at this Bishop Arts spot. Try smoked salmon toast with cream cheese, chicken chilaquiles, or a big plate of bread pudding French toast. And the house-made OJ, lemonade, and limeade are such a treat.

316 W 7th St (btwn N Bishop Ave & N Madison Ave), Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5958
(214) 944-5958

La Reunion

229 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Eggs, coffee, mimosas: this tiny Bishop Arts cafe has all the things you need for a good breakfast. As a bonus, it’s quite popular with the WFH crowd so bring your laptop along for a delicious working meal. The egg and bagel sandwiches are a great handheld order.

229 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 799-2880
(972) 799-2880

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