9 Best Brunch Spots in Dallas: My Favorite Breakfasts, Pancakes & Coffee Stops

Dallas made me rethink the meaning of brunch.

Before visiting, I imagined a late breakfast squeezed between sightseeing plans. In Dallas, brunch felt like an event of its own.

Some mornings began with fluffy pancakes in a bright Downtown diner. Another involved smoked salmon and warm bagels in Highland Park. I ate French-inspired dishes near Knox Street, found a wonderfully casual café in Lower Greenville, and eventually discovered that an enormous plate of French toast can completely rearrange an afternoon itinerary.

I also learned an important lesson very quickly: Dallas takes brunch seriously, and popular tables fill up fast.

The brunch scene is wonderfully varied. I found stylish dining rooms for slower mornings, neighborhood cafés where I could arrive in comfortable clothes, coffee-focused spots for an easier breakfast, and huge menus that made ordering take almost as long as eating.

I used the city as part of the experience rather than treating each restaurant as an isolated stop. I paired Uptown brunches with walks, Downtown breakfasts with museum days, and Highland Park meals with quiet afternoon exploring.

After eating my way across several Dallas neighborhoods, these are the 9 best brunch spots in Dallas that I would happily put on my itinerary again.

1. Overeasy: My Favorite Downtown Dallas Breakfast

The restaurant sits inside The Statler at 1914 Commerce Street, which made it especially convenient from Downtown.

I walked in slightly tired, very hungry and determined not to spend twenty minutes studying a menu.

Then I looked at the menu.

That plan failed immediately.

Overeasy describes itself as a Downtown Dallas diner and coffee shop serving chef-inspired breakfast and lunch, and its current hours are 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekends.

Before visiting, I checked the Overeasy menu because I wanted to know whether this was a quick breakfast place or somewhere worth building into my morning.

It turned out to be both.

What I Ordered at Overeasy

I started with the buttermilk pancakes.

They looked almost too ordinary when they arrived.

Then I cut into them.

Soft.

Fluffy.

Warm.

Exactly what I wanted.

The current breakfast menu serves them with whipped butter and maple syrup.

I also shared the salmon toast, which currently combines smoked salmon with cream cheese, onion and mixed greens.

The savory toast balanced the sweetness of the pancakes perfectly.

Naturally, I then became interested in the giant cinnamon roll.

I demonstrated remarkable restraint.

Mostly because I knew there were eight more brunch restaurants ahead of me.

Why I Liked Overeasy

The atmosphere didn't make breakfast feel complicated.

I could sit down for a full meal, but it also felt practical for a morning when I wanted coffee and something quick before sightseeing.

That is surprisingly valuable on a city trip.

Not every breakfast needs to consume half the morning.

My Overeasy Tip

Go early if you have a busy sightseeing schedule.

I liked being able to finish breakfast and already be Downtown rather than spending my first hour crossing the city.

My Morning Walk After Overeasy

One of my favorite things about staying centrally was how easily breakfast blended into sightseeing.

After eating, I walked through Downtown rather than immediately getting into a car.

That helped enormously after pancakes.

I had learned another valuable travel technique:

A long city walk creates space for the next meal.

Dallas required this strategy repeatedly.

2. Bread Winners Café & Bakery: The Dallas Brunch Classic I Couldn't Skip

So naturally, I had to investigate.

I chose the Uptown location at 3301 McKinney Avenue because it fit easily into a day around Uptown and central Dallas.

The current Uptown schedule lists opening daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The first thing that overwhelmed me was the menu.

There are people who can immediately decide what they want at brunch.

I am not one of those people.

Especially when I can see pancakes, eggs, avocado toast, bowls, baked goods and several things involving fried chicken.

What I Chose

I wanted something fresh enough that I could continue sightseeing afterward, so I ordered the pesto quinoa breakfast bowl.

The current Bread Winners breakfast menu lists it with egg, quinoa, pesto, arugula, avocado and chia seeds.

It was exactly the kind of breakfast I needed after a heavier meal the previous day.

Warm enough to feel satisfying.

Fresh enough that I didn't want to sleep afterward.

I also tried some of the avocado toast, which can currently be ordered simply or topped with smoked salmon.

Then came the dangerous part.

The bakery.

The Cinnamon Roll Situation

I told myself I was only going to look.

Anyone who travels with me knows that this sentence means absolutely nothing.

The current breakfast menu includes a warm cinnamon roll among its table options.

It arrived soft, sweet and much larger than the sensible portion I had imagined.

We shared it.

That made it healthy.

Travel mathematics is flexible.

Another Dish I Would Order Next Time

The mushroom tacos immediately went onto my return list.

The current menu combines scrambled eggs, roasted portobello mushrooms, herb crema, salsa and brunch potatoes.

I loved seeing several interesting savory choices that didn't force me into ordering another enormous sweet breakfast.

Best For

• First-time Dallas visitors
• Big menus
• Groups with different tastes
• Bakery treats
• Avocado toast
• A long Uptown brunch

My Bread Winners Tip

Do not arrive without looking at the menu first if you're indecisive.

I could have used those ten minutes before leaving my hotel.

Walking Uptown After Brunch

After breakfast, I stayed in Uptown rather than immediately moving across Dallas.

This was one of the best changes I made to my travel planning.

I stopped organizing days around individual restaurants and started organizing around neighborhoods.

It meant less transportation and more actual exploring.

Uptown is particularly convenient because the free McKinney Avenue Trolley connects parts of Uptown with Downtown and the Dallas Arts District.

That became one of my favorite ways to rest my feet without completely interrupting the day.

3. Knox Bistro: My Prettiest Brunch Morning

I had already eaten plenty of casual breakfasts.

This time, I wanted somewhere that felt like an occasion without requiring an actual occasion.

Knox Bistro delivered exactly that.

Located at 3230 Knox Street, the restaurant currently serves weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The interior immediately gave me the feeling of a polished French-style dining room.

I suddenly became very aware that I had arrived after walking outside.

Dallas weather had already started winning the argument with my hair.

Fortunately, brunch distracted me.

My Favorite Dish Here

I chose the veggie quiche.

The current brunch menu pairs it with spinach, mushroom and a small green salad.

It was rich without feeling enormous.

Exactly what I wanted.

I also tasted the baked egg and piperade, currently made with a pepper-and-tomato stew, basil, eggs and bread.

This was the savory dish I kept thinking about afterward.

Simple ingredients.

Very comforting.

Then I Saw the French Toast

Obviously, the table needed something sweet.

We ordered the apple cinnamon French toast to share.

I had planned to eat two bites.

I do not know who I thought I was fooling.

Best For

• A slower weekend brunch
• Couples
• Pretty interiors
• French-inspired breakfast
• Egg dishes
• A special morning

My Knox Bistro Tip

Make this a weekend stop.

The restaurant currently schedules brunch specifically on Saturday and Sunday, so I would check the Knox Bistro menu and hours shortly before traveling.

The Perfect Post-Brunch Plan

I loved following this meal with a walk.

One thing I learned in Dallas was that the best brunch itineraries include somewhere pleasant to wander afterward.

Not because I felt guilty about eating.

Because walking helped the morning continue naturally rather than ending the moment I paid the check.

4. Company Café: My Relaxed Lower Greenville Favorite

It felt casual.

Comfortable.

Neighborhood-oriented.

The kind of place where I didn't feel as though brunch needed to become an entire production.

Company Café opened in Dallas in 2011 and describes its approach as fresh comfort food with a healthy twist. It serves brunch seven days a week at 2104 Greenville Avenue. Current 2026 hours are 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m.–4 p.m. on weekends.

That schedule made it one of the easiest restaurants on my list.

I didn't need to save it for Saturday or Sunday.

What I Ate at Company Café

The menu surprised me with how many gluten-free choices it offered.

I started with avocado toast, currently served on house-made gluten-free bread with pesto, avocado and pico.

Fresh, savory and simple.

Then someone at the table ordered the stuffed French toast.

This immediately became everyone's business.

The current version uses gluten-free bread with vanilla mascarpone, strawberries and whipped cream.

I stole a bite.

Then another.

Eventually, "sharing" became the official arrangement.

Chicken and Waffles, Dallas Style

Another option that caught my eye was the sweet-and-spicy waffle, pairing a gluten-free waffle with fried chicken and a sweet-spicy finish.

That is the dish I would order if I came back much hungrier.

Why This Place Stood Out

Company Café felt like somewhere I could return multiple times during a longer Dallas stay.

One morning I could eat something sweet.

Another day avocado toast.

Another day a breakfast bowl.

That flexibility matters when I am traveling for more than a weekend.

Best For

• Lower Greenville mornings
• Gluten-free diners
• Casual brunch
• French toast
• Avocado toast
• Early risers

My Company Café Tip

The weekend hours extend later than weekdays, but I would still arrive earlier if you dislike waiting.

The café's own website notes that weekends can be busy.

5. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery: The Brunch Where I Gave Up Pretending I Didn't Want Pancakes

"Today I'll order something light."

Then I went to Snooze.

The Oak Lawn location sits at 3211 Oak Lawn Avenue, with current hours of 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Snooze is built for people who enjoy breakfast enough to struggle with decisions.

That would be me.

Egg dishes.

Hash browns.

Sweet breakfast options.

Fresh choices.

And pancakes tempting me from several directions.

The Pancake Decision

The smartest thing I did was stop pretending I wanted only one flavor.

I chose a pancake sampling approach.

Snooze's menu is known for letting diners build breakfast around its pancakes, alongside eggs and other morning dishes.

The result was exactly what I had hoped for.

Soft centers.

Sweet toppings.

Different textures.

And absolutely no chance I was finishing everything alone.

The Savory Side of My Brunch

To stop the meal from becoming dessert at 10 a.m., I paired the sweet plate with eggs and avocado.

That balance became one of my favorite brunch tricks.

One sweet dish for the table.

One savory dish for me.

I get to try everything without reaching the point where sightseeing becomes impossible.

Best For

• Pancake lovers
• Groups
• Big appetites
• Early breakfast
• Oak Lawn visitors
• People who like lots of choices

My Snooze Tip

Weekend mornings can be busy at popular breakfast restaurants, so I prefer going early.

Snooze opens at 6:30 a.m., even on weekends, which makes an early start very practical.

My Favorite Kind of Dallas Morning

This became my preferred rhythm:

Early brunch.

Coffee.

A long walk.

One major attraction.

Then absolutely no food planning until I was genuinely hungry again.

Dallas portions made over-scheduling meals unnecessary.

6. Ascension Coffee: My Coffee-First Brunch Morning

Sometimes I just wanted excellent coffee and breakfast.

That was my Ascension Coffee morning.

I chose the Crescent Court location at 200 Crescent Court, partly because it fit easily into my plans around central Dallas.

Ascension currently has several Dallas-Fort Worth locations, including Crescent Court, the Design District and White Rock. The Crescent Court café opens daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and serves full-service breakfast and lunch.

You can check the current Ascension Coffee locations before choosing the branch that fits your itinerary.

Why Ascension Worked for Me

Coffee came first.

That sounds obvious for a coffee-focused place, but it changed the pace of breakfast.

I ordered my coffee, sat down and allowed myself ten minutes without doing anything.

No map.

No itinerary.

No trying to calculate how long it would take to reach my next stop.

Just coffee.

Then breakfast.

I chose one of the savory morning dishes and kept the meal relatively simple.

After several larger brunches, this felt wonderful.

My Travel Lesson Here

I used to think that every meal on a trip needed to be memorable.

It doesn't.

Sometimes what I need is a comfortable place, good coffee, breakfast and enough quiet time to decide what I actually want to do next.

Ascension gave me that.

Best For

• Coffee lovers
• Early mornings
• Lighter breakfast
• Solo travelers
• A weekday breakfast
• Travelers who don't want a huge brunch

My Ascension Tip

Choose the location based on your sightseeing plans.

With multiple branches around Dallas, there is little reason to cross the city solely for breakfast.

7. Sadelle's Dallas: My Highland Park Brunch Treat

The restaurant is located at 1 Highland Park Village and has been serving Dallas since 2022.

Its current brunch hours are 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

I loved that I could visit on a weekday.

A weekday brunch often feels calmer than trying to fit everything into Saturday morning.

The Bagels Had My Attention Immediately

Sadelle's is known for its fresh bagels and smoked fish presentations, alongside dishes such as chopped salads and French toast.

I chose a smoked fish and bagel combination.

The moment the food arrived, I realized this was not going to be my quick breakfast.

That was fine.

I had purposely left the morning open.

I added cream cheese, tomato and the little accompaniments slowly, making every bite slightly different.

It was one of my favorite savory brunches of the trip.

And Then There Was French Toast

We ordered French toast for the table.

This became a recurring Dallas strategy.

Savory main dish.

Sweet dish shared.

I highly recommend it.

Sadelle's specifically highlights French toast among its signature dishes.

The contrast between the warm sweet toast and my savory bagel plate made the meal feel indulgent without requiring me to choose between them.

Best For

• Highland Park
• A polished brunch
• Smoked fish
• Bagels
• French toast
• Special occasions
• Weekday brunch

My Sadelle's Tip

Reserve if your schedule is tight.

Sadelle's accepts reservations through its official website, and I would rather secure a time than spend a carefully planned morning waiting.

You can confirm current brunch hours through the Sadelle's Dallas website.

Exploring Highland Park After Brunch

I deliberately left time to wander afterward.

This is one of my favorite ways to experience a neighborhood that I might otherwise have skipped.

Brunch gave me a reason to arrive.

Walking gave me a reason to stay.

That difference matters.

8. The Henry: My Stylish Uptown Dallas Brunch

The dining room felt stylish without becoming uncomfortable.

People were dressed nicely, but I didn't feel as though breakfast required a fashion strategy.

The Dallas location sits at 2301 Akard Street in Uptown.

Weekend brunch in the main dining room currently runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What I Ordered at The Henry

I was immediately tempted by the cinnamon sugar French toast.

The current Dallas brunch menu combines toasted brioche with cinnamon caramel and cream cheese frosting.

It sounded excessive.

It was.

In the best possible way.

We ordered it for the table.

For my main dish, I went in the opposite direction and chose a vegetable-forward egg dish.

The current menu's Flower Child Scramble combines eggs with roasted mushroom, asparagus, greens and parmesan.

That combination worked perfectly.

Sweet French toast.

Savory eggs.

Coffee.

No need for another meal for quite some time.

My Henry Tip

Book the main dining room if brunch itself is your priority.

The official The Henry Dallas page has current hours and reservation options.

9. Yolk – One Arts Plaza: My Best Brunch Before a Dallas Arts District Day

Yolk at One Arts Plaza sits at 1722 Routh Street, which made it ideal for a day around the Dallas Arts District.

The One Arts Plaza location currently opens at 7 a.m., closing at 2 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on weekends.

I loved arriving early.

Breakfast first.

Art afterward.

Very little transportation in between.

My Yolk Order

I wanted something savory, so the Benedict Caprese immediately caught my attention.

The current menu combines an English muffin with fresh mozzarella, pesto, grilled tomato, poached eggs and hollandaise.

It was one of my favorite twists on a traditional breakfast dish.

Fresh tomato and pesto kept the plate from feeling too heavy.

I also appreciated the build-your-own options.

Yolk currently allows diners to create a scramble, skillet or omelet starting from a basic egg combination and adding preferred ingredients.

For travelers with very specific breakfast preferences, that is extremely useful.

Another Option I Would Order

The smoked salmon Benedict was also tempting.

I eventually decided one breakfast was enough.

Growth.

Best For

• Dallas Arts District mornings
• Build-your-own breakfasts
• Egg dishes
• Early brunch
• Travelers with busy sightseeing plans

My Yolk Tip

This is the restaurant I would choose when breakfast needs to fit into an attraction-heavy day.

I could eat early and continue exploring without losing half the morning.

You can check the official Yolk location page for current information.

Which Dallas Brunch Was My Favorite?

This question is unfair.

But I know people will ask.

If I had to choose by category:

Best overall first-timer experience: Bread Winners

Best Downtown breakfast: Overeasy

Best elegant brunch: Knox Bistro

Best relaxed neighborhood choice: Company Café

Best pancakes: Snooze

Best coffee-focused morning: Ascension Coffee

Best polished brunch: Sadelle's

Best stylish weekend meal: The Henry

Best before sightseeing: Yolk

My actual favorite would depend entirely on the kind of morning I wanted.

And that is exactly why Dallas brunch was so enjoyable.

There wasn't one formula.

Where I Stayed for My Dallas Brunch Trip

I stayed centrally because I knew my restaurants were spread across several neighborhoods.

That decision saved me a lot of time.

If brunch and sightseeing are both priorities, I would consider staying around:

Downtown Dallas

Best for:

• Overeasy
• Arts District access
• Central attractions
• DART connections

Uptown

Best for:

• Bread Winners
• The Henry
• McKinney Avenue Trolley
• Walking around central Dallas

Near the Arts District

Best for:

• Yolk
• Museums
• Easy Downtown access
• Klyde Warren Park area

I wouldn't choose accommodation based on one restaurant.

I would choose it based on where most of my daytime plans are concentrated.

How I Got Around Dallas Without Turning Brunch Into a Road Trip

Dallas is large.

That became obvious almost immediately.

I walked extensively within neighborhoods, but I didn't attempt to walk between every neighborhood.

Instead, I combined:

• DART
• McKinney Avenue Trolley
• Walking
• Direct rides when restaurants were farther apart

Visit Dallas notes that DART connects Downtown with multiple Dallas districts and both major airports, while the McKinney Avenue Trolley links Downtown, the Arts District and Uptown.

You can check current routes through the DART schedules and maps page.

My Transportation Rule

Walk inside neighborhoods. Travel between neighborhoods.

This prevented me from wasting energy on long stretches that weren't especially interesting.

And considering how much brunch I ate, I still walked plenty.

My Biggest Dallas Brunch Mistake

Going to brunch without checking opening hours.

I am used to thinking of brunch as a weekend meal.

Dallas complicated that assumption.

Some restaurants serve breakfast throughout the week.

Others have specific weekend brunch schedules.

Some open extremely early.

Others begin later.

After one schedule almost ruined my plan, I started checking every restaurant's official website the evening before.

Five minutes of checking saved a lot of frustration.

My Second Biggest Mistake: Ordering Too Much

Dallas brunch portions challenged my optimism.

I would look at the menu and think:

"Pancakes sound good."

Then:

"Maybe eggs too."

Then:

"We should probably share French toast."

No.

Sometimes we should not.

Eventually, I developed a better system.

My Dallas Brunch Strategy

1. Order one savory main.
2. Share one sweet dish.
3. Get coffee.
4. Wait ten minutes before adding anything.
5. Walk afterward.

Simple.

Effective.

Learned through experience.

The Best Dallas Brunch Neighborhoods From My Trip

Downtown

Ideal for an early breakfast followed by city sightseeing.

Overeasy worked beautifully here.

Uptown

Probably my favorite area for combining brunch and walking.

Bread Winners and The Henry gave me two completely different experiences.

Knox Area

Great for a slower weekend morning.

Knox Bistro made brunch feel slightly more special.

Lower Greenville

Company Café gave me the casual neighborhood morning I wanted.

Oak Lawn

Snooze was perfect when I wanted a classic breakfast-focused experience.

Highland Park

Sadelle's made this my most polished brunch morning.

Arts District

Yolk made it easy to eat early and then move directly into sightseeing.

What I Would Budget for Dallas Brunch

Brunch costs can vary enormously depending on how much you order.

My biggest budget lesson was not to assume breakfast would automatically be cheap.

A sit-down brunch becomes more expensive quickly when I add:

• Coffee
• A main dish
• Something sweet for the table
• Extra sides

To balance the trip, I alternated between larger brunches and simpler breakfasts.

One morning would be French toast and eggs.

The next might be coffee and avocado toast.

That prevented every morning from becoming my most expensive meal of the day.

How Early Should You Go for Brunch in Dallas?

I became an early-brunch person during this trip.

I liked arriving between 8 and 10 a.m., depending on the restaurant.

Why?

Shorter waits.

Quieter dining rooms.

Cooler temperatures for walking afterward.

And more of the day left for sightseeing.

For weekend-specific brunch restaurants such as Knox Bistro and The Henry, I would check the opening time and aim for one of the earlier reservations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brunch in Dallas

What Is the Best Brunch in Dallas for First-Time Visitors?

For a classic first Dallas brunch, I would choose Bread Winners Café & Bakery.

The large breakfast menu, Uptown location and bakery made it feel like a complete brunch experience.

What Is the Best Brunch in Downtown Dallas?

My pick is Overeasy.

It is inside The Statler on Commerce Street and currently opens early every day, making it easy to combine with Downtown sightseeing.

Where Should I Go for Pancakes in Dallas?

I enjoyed Snooze most when I wanted pancakes to be the main event.

For a simpler classic stack, Overeasy's buttermilk pancakes were another favorite.

Which Dallas Brunch Spot Is Best for French Toast?

I would choose The Henry for its cinnamon sugar French toast or Company Café for its stuffed French toast.

Where Can I Get Brunch on a Weekday in Dallas?

Several places on this list serve breakfast or brunch during the week.

Overeasy currently opens from 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, Bread Winners opens daily at 7 a.m., Company Café serves brunch throughout the week, Ascension opens daily, Sadelle's serves weekday brunch, and Yolk opens at 7 a.m.

What Is the Best Brunch in Dallas for Coffee Lovers?

I would choose Ascension Coffee.

Its Dallas locations combine specialty coffee with full-service breakfast and lunch, and several branches open at 6:30 a.m.

What Is the Best Fancy Brunch in Dallas?

For my trip, I would choose between Knox Bistro, Sadelle's and The Henry.

Knox felt French-inspired and elegant.

Sadelle's felt polished and celebratory.

The Henry had a stylish Uptown atmosphere.

What Is the Best Casual Dallas Brunch?

Company Café was my favorite relaxed choice.

The Lower Greenville location felt comfortable, and its menu gave me plenty of sweet, savory and gluten-free options.

Where Should I Brunch Before Visiting the Dallas Arts District?

Yolk at One Arts Plaza is my pick.

It is directly at One Arts Plaza on Routh Street and opens from 7 a.m., which made it easy for me to start sightseeing early.

What Is the Best Brunch Near Uptown Dallas?

I would choose Bread Winners or The Henry.

Bread Winners feels more like a classic breakfast institution, while The Henry gives the morning a more polished feel.

Do I Need Reservations for Dallas Brunch?

Not everywhere, but I would make reservations for restaurants where brunch is an important part of your itinerary.

I especially prefer reservations for slower weekend meals rather than spending my morning waiting outside.

Is Dallas Easy to Explore Without a Car?

It depends on your itinerary.

Downtown, the Arts District and parts of Uptown are easier to connect using walking, DART and the McKinney Avenue Trolley. Visit Dallas notes that the free trolley connects Downtown, the Arts District and Uptown, while DART covers a much broader regional network.

For restaurants farther apart, I found direct transportation more convenient.

How Many Dallas Brunch Spots Can I Try in a Weekend?

Realistically?

Two major brunches.

Maybe three if one is a lighter breakfast.

I would never recommend trying four full brunches over two days unless your only sightseeing goal is looking at menus.

What Time Does Brunch Usually Start in Dallas?

It varies significantly.

Some breakfast-focused restaurants on this list open as early as 6 or 6:30 a.m., while weekend-specific brunch services may begin around 9 or 9:30 a.m.

Always check the current schedule before going.

The Dallas Brunch Moments I Still Think About

I remember my first stack of pancakes Downtown, when I was still pretending this trip wasn't going to revolve around breakfast.

I remember standing in front of the Bread Winners menu and changing my mind three times.

I remember the quiet elegance of Knox Bistro and promising myself I would eat only half the French toast.

I did not.

I remember walking into Company Café feeling completely comfortable after several mornings of dressing up more than necessary.

I remember giving in to pancakes at Snooze.

I remember the morning at Ascension when coffee was the only thing I wanted to think about for ten peaceful minutes.

I remember building little perfect bites from bagel, smoked fish and toppings at Sadelle's.

I remember sharing cinnamon sugar French toast at The Henry while telling myself that walking afterward would solve everything.

And I remember eating breakfast at Yolk before heading into the Arts District and realizing I had finally learned how I liked to travel in Dallas.

Not by racing across the city collecting restaurants.

By choosing one neighborhood at a time.

Eating slowly.

Walking afterward.

And allowing brunch to become part of the destination instead of something squeezed between attractions.

If you're planning your own Dallas trip, choose two or three of these places rather than trying to conquer the entire list.

Make one brunch indulgent.

Keep another simple.

Reserve the places that matter most.

Check current menus before you arrive.

And always leave enough room in your schedule for the possibility that the French toast is much larger than you expected.

Save this Dallas brunch guide for your Texas trip, share it with your favorite breakfast companion, and start deciding which of these nine restaurants deserves your first morning.