After being closed for over four years, the beloved Crossroads Diner in North Texas is back in business. The diner, which had been shut since November 2020 due to the pandemic, officially reopened its doors in Plano on January 30, 2025, at 7 a.m.
Owner Tom Fleming shared his excitement: “It’s amazing to be back,” he said, reflecting on the long journey. “It’s been a tough road, but we made it.”
Originally closing just days before its 10th anniversary, Crossroads Diner had been a cherished breakfast spot in the Far North Dallas area for nearly a decade. Fleming’s decision to shut down in 2020 marked the end of an era, but now the diner has a fresh start.
The new location is situated on Plano Parkway near Alma Road, surrounded by local favorites like Flying Fish, Rodeo Goat, and Pax & Beneficia coffee shop. This new space is more compact than its previous one, offering seating for 110 guests.
As before, the diner serves breakfast daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. However, some changes are in store. Sticky buns, a customer favorite, are available exclusively on weekends. A new offering, “Muffins and a Schmear,” is available every day, featuring vanilla bean muffins with pastry cream and homemade berry jam—Fleming is hopeful they will become a fan favorite.
For those craving classic breakfast dishes, the menu includes options like tostadas, chicken-fried steak and eggs, and eggs benedict.
Starting at 11 a.m., the diner transitions to lunch service. Fleming is especially excited about bringing back his signature hot corned beef, available either in a breakfast hash or as a sandwich for lunch. Other lunch items include fried chicken with warm brie, chicken curry sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, and a build-your-own burger. The menu also features comforting meals like meatloaf, alongside soups and salads.
True to his no-frills philosophy, Fleming keeps the prices reasonable, with most sandwiches priced between $11.99 and $13.99, a refreshing change from the rising costs seen at many other area restaurants.
Fleming had always believed he would reopen his doors one day. “This is what I was meant to do—bring joy to people through food,” he said.
