We may be a little preoccupied with treating ourselves to our favorite seasonal beers and comfort foods, but breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. And with a bucket list of everything from the ultimate burrito to vibrant IG-worthy bowls, we’ve got a dish for every kind of appetite. Scroll on and get ready to make all the breakfast plans—you’re about to be a morning person.
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Zack Attack, La Victoria
The site has already publicly declared its love for this budget-friendly breakfast burrito, so if you haven’t already taken our advice, now’s the time. Expect a perfectly-distributed roll of eggs, bacon, potatoes, jalapenos, refried beans, onions… the list goes on. Oh, and it’s less than five bucks. (1605 N Haskell Avenue)
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Chicken & Waffles, Jonathon’s Oak Cliff
This legendary Oak Cliff brunch destination holds the title for the best chicken and waffles in Dallas. We think the secret lies in that delicious pepper gravy, but you should probably go and see for yourself. (1111 N Beckley Avenue)
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Pancake Pot Pie, Ellen’s Southern Kitchen
Comfort food enthusiasts, listen up—this downtown spot managed to marry our favorite type of food with our favorite meal of the day. Ellen’s Pancake Pot Pie will definitely have you heading back home after brunch for a quick disco nap, with layers of pancakes, sweet maple cream sausage gravy, bacon, crumbled sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese. (1790 N Record Street)
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Not Another Acai Bowl, Tribal All Day Cafe
Eating healthy in the AM? Then everyone on your Instagram feed needs to know. It’s kind of impossible to pick just one favorite at this Bishop Arts cafe, but the delicious blend of dragon fruit, banana, almond milk, grain-free granola, fruit and almond butter will definitely fill you up (and brighten your social feed). (263 N Bishop Avenue)
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Cloud Cakes, Dream Cafe
Uptown has no shortage of legit brunch locations, but the Cloud Cakes at Dream Cafe are end game. Order these fluffy ricotta pancakes topped with crème fraiche, strawberries, and powdered sugar and see for yourself, mimosa optional. (2800 Routh Street, #732; 6465 E Mockingbird Lane, #38)
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Pan Dulce, San Martin Bakery
If bread and carbs are your brunch BFFs, then make sure to add this Uptown bakery to your weekend rotation. There’s fresh bread popping out of the oven every hour or so, along with Latin staples and American classics. (3120 McKinney Avenue)
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Arepa, Zaguan Latin Cafe & Bakery
Pancakes are great and all, but for those of us that are familiar with arepas… well, they’re kind of a game-changer for brunch. Go ahead and try these Venezuelan/Colombian turnovers for yourself at the best spot in Dallas. We recommend adding the sweet plantains. (2604 Oak Lawn Avenue)
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Oma’s Kartoffel Pfannkuchen, Kuby's Sausage House
Okay, you don’t have to try and pronounce this dish, but you should really head over to Snider Plaza to taste it. It may not be as Instagram-worthy as the others on this list, but these crispy potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream are definitely bucket list-worthy. (6601 Snider Plaza)
