Empire Baking Co. (West Lovers Lane) is a bakery in Uptown, Dallas.
Editorially verified May 25, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Country sourdough loaf; levain sandwich with house-made mustard
Tip: Bakes fresh every morning. Sandwich fillings rotate daily. The West Lovers Lane location has the longest hours and most reliable inventory.
Address: 5450 W Lovers Ln, Ste 132, Dallas, TX 75209
The most accessible Empire Baking outpost for Uptown visitors, sitting on McKinney Ave's restaurant row. Kitchen leans artisan bread bakery.
Order: Daily sourdough loaf; seasonal grain sandwich; morning scone
Tip: Smaller square footage than the Lovers Lane location; sell-outs happen earlier. Sandwiches go fast at noon.
Award-winning French patisserie from Chef Tida Pichakron, celebrated for scratch-made French macarons, elaborately decorated cookies, and gluten-free options.
Order: French macaron box (seasonal flavors); elaborately decorated cookies; gluten-free lemon tart
Tip: Order holiday cookie boxes 2 weeks ahead. The macaron flavors rotate monthly. A Hillcrest Village second location also exists for North Dallas access.
Family-run cottage bakery in Oak Cliff using slow fermentation and locally sourced grain from Barton Springs Mill. Kitchen leans sourdough and pastry bakery.
Order: Country sourdough loaf; focaccia; croissant (when available)
Tip: Opens at 8am Thursday through Saturday only. Loaves routinely sell out by 10am. Follow their Instagram for weekly menu updates and availability.
James Beard Outstanding Bakery finalist 2024, from self-taught baker Maricsa Trejo. La Casita weaves Mexican baking traditions into European pastry technique.
Order: Concha; seasonal empanada; laminated pan dulce croissant
Tip: Richardson location has the most parking. A Half Price Books Dallas pop-up location also operates select days.
Richardson Latin American bakery and breakfast restaurant serving Guatemalan pan dulce, tres leches cake, tamales, and hot chocolate alongside a full.
Order: Tres leches cake; Guatemalan pan dulce assortment; tamales con atole
Tip: The bakery counter and restaurant operate in the same space. Come for breakfast with tamales and atole before the weekend crowd arrives.
Knox St outpost of Dallas's long-favored French artisan bakery chain, with the longest weekday hours of all five locations. Located in Knox Henderson.
Order: Pain au chocolat; country sourdough loaf; ham and brie baguette
Tip: Weekday evenings until 7pm are unusually uncrowded for this neighborhood. Pre-order bread loaves by calling ahead for same-day pickup.
The most accessible Empire Baking outpost for Uptown visitors, sitting on McKinney Ave's restaurant row. Kitchen leans artisan bread bakery.
Order: Daily sourdough loaf; seasonal grain sandwich; morning scone
Tip: Smaller square footage than the Lovers Lane location; sell-outs happen earlier. Sandwiches go fast at noon.
