Artisan Bread Bakery$$uptownMon-Sat 08:00-18:00, Sun 09:30-16:00
Dallas's longest-running craft bakery since 1992, known for daily-baked sourdough loaves, baguettes, and lunch sandwiches. Located in Uptown.
Order: Country sourdough loaf; levain sandwich with house-made mustard
Tip: Bakes fresh every morning. Sandwich fillings rotate daily. The West Lovers Lane location has the longest hours and most reliable inventory.
Bakery$$$lake-highlandsTue-Sat 11:00-18:00, Sun 12:00-17:00, Mon closed
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.
Bakery$$oak-cliffThu-Sat 08:00-15:00, closed Sun-Wed
Family-run cottage bakery in Oak Cliff using slow fermentation and locally sourced grain from Barton Springs Mill. Kitchen leans sourdough and pastry bakery.
Order: Country sourdough loaf; focaccia; croissant (when available)
Tip: Opens at 8am Thursday through Saturday only. Loaves routinely sell out by 10am. Follow their Instagram for weekly menu updates and availability.
Mexican$$planoWed-Fri 07:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00, Mon-Tue closed
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.
Latin American$$planoMon-Sat 07:00-22:00, Sun 08:00-22:00
Richardson Latin American bakery and breakfast restaurant serving Guatemalan pan dulce, tres leches cake, tamales, and hot chocolate alongside a full.
Order: Tres leches cake; Guatemalan pan dulce assortment; tamales con atole
Tip: The bakery counter and restaurant operate in the same space. Come for breakfast with tamales and atole before the weekend crowd arrives.
French Artisan Bakery$$knox-hendersonMon-Fri 07:00-19:00
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.