Dallas brunch is all about doing things big—huge portions, bottomless drinks, and Texas-sized hospitality. From upscale Uptown spots to hip Bishop Arts cafes, Big D has brunch covered.
Dallas Brunch Favorites
The Mansion Restaurant
Upscale American | Turtle Creek
Elegant brunch in a historic mansion. Dallas institution since 1980.
Bread Winners Cafe
American | Multiple locations
Dallas brunch staple. Big portions, great mimosas, reliable quality.
The Rustic
Texas | Uptown
Live music brunch on weekends. Texas comfort food with a party atmosphere.
Ellen's
Southern | Downtown/West End
Southern comfort with a Dallas twist. Chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy.
By Neighborhood
Bishop Arts District
Hip, artsy
Oddfellows, Boulevardier, Eno's Pizza Tavern (brunch pizza). Oak Cliff's coolest strip.
Uptown
See-and-be-seen
The Rustic, Bread Winners, Hillstone. Classic Dallas brunch scene.
Deep Ellum
Edgy, creative
Pecan Lodge (BBQ brunch!), Stirr, AllGood Cafe. Live music neighborhood.
Dallas Brunch Tips
- Reservations help: Popular Uptown spots book up weekends
- Church crowds: Sunday brunch peaks after noon in Dallas
- Bottomless is everywhere: Most spots offer bottomless drinks
- Bishop Arts is walkable: Park once and walk between spots