Café Olivia operates serving thoughtful daytime food in a space that feels composed and functional. With locations in North Dallas and downtown, it has positioned itself as a polished breakfast-and-lunch café built around ingredient quality, operational consistency, and an environment suited to both conversation and productivity.
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High above the buzz of downtown Dallas, Little Daisy offers a dining experience that feels both effortless and elevated. From the moment you step into the ninth-floor space of the Thompson Dallas, you’re greeted by a warm, inviting energy — soft lighting, elegant floral accents, and a mix of cozy corners and communal tables set the tone for lingering over food, drinks, and conversation. It’s the kind of place where city life slows down just enough for you to savor every bite.
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In a city full of burgers, Chop House Burger sets the bar. The signature build—a juicy, medium-cooked Black Angus patty, white truffle sauce, shaved red onion, vine-ripened tomato, and crisp green-leaf lettuce on a glossy brioche bun—nails the balance of flavor and form. It’s big enough for a satisfying bite but compact enough to stay neat, avoiding the “too-tall, too-messy” trap that plagues lesser burgers. The locally baked brioche from Constantine’s and high-grade Angus beef give it an edge before the first bite.
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Since its debut in 2017, Overeasy has earned its place as a North Texas favorite, offering a cozy yet elevated dining experience at The Statler. Known for its delectable breakfast, brunch, and lunch, Overeasy is making December even more delicious with seasonal specials that bring creative flair to classic favorites.
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Downtown Dallas is a vibrant area with a rich array of dining options. For lunch, there are several standout spots that offer everything from hearty steaks to fresh seafood. Here are five great places to enjoy a memorable lunch in downtown Dallas, including The Woolworth, YO Steakhouse, Ellen’s, CBD Provisions, and Rex’s Seafood Market.
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Leela’s Pizza & Wine’s new Uptown location at McKinney & Olive is now open for weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 3 pm.
The concept focuses on a more minimal approach including their selection of wines on tap, simple boards, fresh salads and thin and crispy Roman style pizza.
The brunch menu features frittatas, breakfast pizzas, $2 mimosas, and cold pressed juices. Entrees include the Bacon & Cheddar Frittata – egg, bacon, white cheddar, tomato, arugula, avocado crema, served with mixed greens; Vegetable Frittata – egg whites, manchego, spinach, red pepper, mushrooms, romesco, served with mixed greens; Bacon & Sausage Breakfast Pizza – bechamel, bacon, sweet and spicy sausage, over easy egg, basil; Vegetable Breakfast Pizza – bechamel, spinach, mushrooms, red onions, marinated tomato, over easy egg; and an Acai Smoothie Bowl – acai, strawberry, banana, blackberry, gluten free oats, and honey.
Drinks include $2 Leela’s Mimosas and $5 Cold-Pressed Juice Mimosa with guests’ choice of cold-pressed juice and sparkling wine. Cold-Pressed juice options include the Boost Juice – orange, pineapple, pomegranate; Wrinkle Free – honeydew, green apple, kale, lime; Starting Line – beet, strawberry, orange; and Finish Line – watermelon, coconut, lime.
Brunch is now available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 3 pm.
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Rodeo Bar, the quintessential Texas tavern in Downtown Dallas is now open for lunch 7 days a week beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to their dinner and late-night hours. Guests can enjoy the all-day menu with a playful approach to comfort food, and a nostalgic appreciation for Americana fare. Smash-style burgers are the focus of the menu as a nod to the original Rodeo Bar, which many regulars thought to have had one of the best burgers in town during its time.
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Toussaint Brasserie, a swanky yet approachable modern, French-inspired restaurant and bar, will make its debut in the soon-to-open Renaissance Hotel Saint Elm Dallas Downtown early 2022.
Located in the historic Tower Petroleum Building at 1907 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201, the property is currently operating as Cambria Downtown Dallas but under major renovations and will reopen as the Renaissance Hotel Saint Elm coinciding with the restaurant opening.
Toussaint Brasserie – offering breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week – promises to be a relaxed yet refined dining destination serving thoughtfully planned and well executed food and drink rooted in the storied culinary techniques of French and Asian flavors.
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