9 brunch in Dallas, editor-picked for saturday brunch. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Dallas.
Encina ★ 4.5
bishop-arts · 614 W Davis St, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75208
Hours: Wed-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-9:30pm, Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Encina on West Davis runs the city's most celebrated brunch in a Texas brasserie format: big, bold, and anchored by blue corn pancakes with cajeta that became so popular the mix now sells at H-E-B stores.
Tip: Saturday books faster than Sunday. Blue corn pancakes are the signature; the turkey hash and chorizo biscuits are close behind. The patio fills by 10:30am.
Pecan Lodge (Weekend Service) ★ 4.5
deep-ellum · 2702 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Sat-Sun 11am until sold out (usually by 3pm)
Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum is the quintessential Texas BBQ brunch: pitmasters fire the post-oak smokers overnight and serve brisket, ribs, sausage, and smoked turkey from 11am on weekends until the meat runs out, typically by 3pm.
Tip: The line starts forming at 10:30am on Saturday. Order the brisket and the jalapeño cheddar sausage in a single plate. The banana pudding sells out before the meat; grab it early.
Knox Bistro ★ 4.4
knox-henderson · 3230 Knox St, Ste 140, Dallas, TX 75206
Hours: Sat-Sun 9:30am-3pm
Knox Bistro on Knox Street is a Michelin-recommended French casual that serves what is widely called the best brunch burger in Dallas: a Burger au Poivre built on a brioche bun with black pepper pan sauce, fries, and a glass of something Burgundian.
Tip: The burger is the call. The croissant service at the table is complimentary. Book ahead for Saturday; Sunday is slightly looser. Dinner opens at 4pm if you want to extend.
Sadelle's (Highland Park Village) ★ 4.3
highland-park · 1 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
Hours: Daily 7am-7pm; brunch Sat-Sun 9am-4pm
Sadelle's from Major Food Group brings its New York Jewish brunch institution to Highland Park Village: a $140 multi-tiered bagel tower stacked with lox, whitefish, tuna salad, and sturgeon is the theatrical centrepiece.
Tip: The bagel tower is meant for two to four people. Weekend brunch gets booked; weekday mid-morning is the secret window. Ask for the interior corner booth for the best room view.
Oddfellows ★ 4.3
bishop-arts · 316 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-9pm
Oddfellows on the premier corner of Bishop Arts District is one of Bishop Arts' most established all-morning brunch spots. The fried chicken and waffles with crisp house-seasoned chicken and maple butter is the neighbourhood's most imitated dish.
Tip: Weekend waits run 20-40 minutes by 10am; online check-in available. Duck bacon is house-made. The rooftop is the pick on cool days. Dinner kicks in at 5pm if you want to linger.
Xaman Cafe ★ 4.3
oak-cliff · 334 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
Hours: Sat-Sun from 9am
Xaman Cafe on Jefferson Boulevard is Oak Cliff's most distinctive brunch room: pre-Hispanic clay cantarito cups carry both espresso drinks and cocktails, and the chilaquiles with heirloom corn chips and chorizo are the best in the city.
Tip: Walk-in only. Get there by 9:30am on Sunday or expect a line. Order the rojo version of the chilaquiles for the richer sauce. The agave bar opens at noon for mezcal-based brunch cocktails.
Resident Taqueria ★ 4.3
lake-highlands · 9661 Audelia Rd, Ste 112, Dallas, TX 75238
Hours: Tue-Sat 7:30am-9pm
Resident Taqueria on East Northwest Highway is a chef-driven taqueria with the best breakfast taco execution in North Dallas: house-pressed flour tortillas, slow-smoked brisket, and a fresh-green-chile salsa made from scratch each morning.
Tip: Opens at 7am daily, which makes it the best pre-10am option in North Dallas. The smashed avocado with cotija and the brisket taco are the essential order. No wait on weekday mornings.
Herrera's Cafe ★ 4.2
oak-cliff · 2853 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75233
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-10pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-10pm
Herrera's Cafe on W Illinois Avenue has been serving Tex-Mex breakfast since 1949, making it the oldest continuous Tex-Mex brunch counter in Dallas. The huevos rancheros and breakfast tacos are unchanged from the original recipes and the red salsa is made from scratch each morning.
Tip: Cash preferred, card accepted. Go early; the line builds from 9am on weekends. The breakfast taco with chorizo and egg on a fresh flour tortilla has been the standard since 1949.
Sundown at Granada ★ 4.1
lower-greenville · 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Hours: Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; daily until 3pm for brunch items
Beside the Granada Theater on Lower Greenville: rooftop patio, $2 mimosas all afternoon, and a full New American brunch menu.
Tip: $2 mimosas run until 3pm daily, seven days a week. The rooftop patio is the pull; arrive by 10:30am on Saturday for patio seats. Gluten-free and vegetarian options throughout the menu.