Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Dallas
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Dallas
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Dallas using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#28. Cafe Pacific
- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
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#27. Mi Cocina Galleria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (341 reviews)
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#26. Toulouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
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#25. Dragonfly
- Rating: 4.4/5 (328 reviews)
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#24. Flying Horse Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
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#23. Grand Lux Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (507 reviews)
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#22. El Fenix
- Rating: 4.1/5 (754 reviews)
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#21. Pepe's & Mito's Mexican Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
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#20. Lavendou
- Rating: 4.5/5 (302 reviews)
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#19. CBD Provisions
- Rating: 4.3/5 (429 reviews)
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#18. Celebration
- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
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#17. The Rustic
- Rating: 4.3/5 (498 reviews)
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#16. Original Market Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (362 reviews)
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#15. Ellen's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1038 reviews)
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#14. Texas Spice
- Rating: 4.3/5 (610 reviews)
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#13. Fearing's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (668 reviews)
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#12. Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (380 reviews)
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#11. Eatzi's Market & Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (476 reviews)
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#10. Meso Maya Comida y Copas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1160 reviews)
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#9. Maple Leaf Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (339 reviews)
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#8. Al Biernat's Oak Lawn
- Rating: 4.5/5 (829 reviews)
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#7. City Hall Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (138 reviews)
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#6. Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1480 reviews)
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#5. Velvet Taco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (659 reviews)
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#4. Rise Soufflé - Dallas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1181 reviews)
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#3. Cafe 43
- Rating: 4.6/5 (288 reviews)
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#2. Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.7/5 (163 reviews)
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#1. The Woolworth
- Rating: 4.6/5 (396 reviews)
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