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Come enjoy a delicious drink at our bar - Dream Cafe, Dallas, TX

Dream Cafe

4.1 (81)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2811 McKinney Ave, #22, Dallas, TX 75204

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Our restaurant is walk in only. During the weekdays there are typically no wait times, on the week-ends we do have wait times, but they are usually 15-30 minutes. You may call the restaurant if you have a large party and for those we require one check per table and add gratuity.
The Dream Café has been proud to filter coffee, not people, for over 30 years. We offer Healthy Global Comfort food made from scratch.
The atmosphere is casual, eclectic and welcoming, the cocktail list is fun and sophisticated and the menu offers a wide selection to please any mood and taste. Dream has been called a "hidden gem" and has stayed true to its original roots of serving unique dishes with a fresh-healthy twist. It has been voted: "Best Brunch", "Best Patio" and "Kid Friendly" and "Dog Friendly.
We moved to our new location on McKinney Avenue, with a trolley stop in front of us, and we have a courtyard oasis for those looking for a quieter experience. We hope to see you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mary O'Brien
  • Catering
    Let the Dream Cafe help host your next event in style! Offering everything from full service catering, corporate meetings to cocktail passed hors d’oeuvres and much more. <br />For more information reach out to our Marketing Director<br />Ema Allinger<br />214-215-3142<br />allingerdream@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Dream Cafe is available to rent the space everyday after 3 pm. We seat 75 inside, and 75 in our outdoor courtyard. We offer full service food and bar for you event. We do everything from showers to rehearsal dinners.For more information contact our Marketing Director:Ema Allinger214-215-3142allingerdream@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    Underground parking garage @ 2808 Howell Street. Take ticket, bring with
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    The McKinney Avenue Trolley stops right in front of the restaurant. Dream Cafe is on McKinney Ave at Allen Street. Parking is behind the entrance on Howell Street. The side street is Worthington and that will take you to Howell, turn right and look for the parking garage on your right, the entrance is right across from Trophy Fitness at Howell and Vine Streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Dream Cafe.

4.1

4.1
(81)
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 2.1Value

Noise • Moderate

81 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday brunch with my hubby it was nice

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  2. Hoopster95 Gold

    Dallas22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I had a delicious brunch at Dream Cafe. We started off with some NOLA beignets which were the best I have had outside of New Orleans. I had heuvos rancheros which were yummy however I prefer the corn tortillas to be fried for a nice crunch. My husband had the French toast with no complaints. We will be back.

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  3. KevinM Gold

    Dallas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Joe did a great job of providing excellent service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go see Mark!! He’s an awesome bartender TOO!! He makes sure everyone is well taken care of!! He knows the menu well and even have great recommendations!! He even remembered my husband and I from 3 months ago lol He remembered what we ordered more than we did lol! KUDOS TO MARK

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  5. Lisa

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. She was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really unique; we appreciated the modern design. This was a terrific experience and I can’t wait to return to dream cafe.

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  6. Luv2EatFood

    Dallas18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for breakfast with one of my friends who flew in town that morning. I love the decor,menu options - especially the juices! The staff was warm and welcoming. I will be back

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  7. BradleyF Gold

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The back patio is great! Quiet and away from McKinney traffic!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sitting on back patio away from others. Host was very accommodating even when he couldn’t find my reservation on Opentable. I showed him on my phone but no issues. at all. The waitress was friendly, she made it a very nice experience. She continue to check on us. I really love this location on McKinney.

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  9. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and Service was spot on.

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  10. JonB

    Des Moines16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a pleasurable experience! The food was above average and the service was excellent. I would suggest that management attempt to keep people from crowding at the counter which nudges out dinners sitting at the tables adjacent to the counter. Nothing like a butt in your face while you are trying to enjoy brunch. It was also difficult for the wait staff to navigate the area as well.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mary O'Brien
  • Catering
    Let the Dream Cafe help host your next event in style! Offering everything from full service catering, corporate meetings to cocktail passed hors d’oeuvres and much more. <br />For more information reach out to our Marketing Director<br />Ema Allinger<br />214-215-3142<br />allingerdream@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    Dream Cafe is available to rent the space everyday after 3 pm. We seat 75 inside, and 75 in our outdoor courtyard. We offer full service food and bar for you event. We do everything from showers to rehearsal dinners.For more information contact our Marketing Director:Ema Allinger214-215-3142allingerdream@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    Underground parking garage @ 2808 Howell Street. Take ticket, bring with
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    The McKinney Avenue Trolley stops right in front of the restaurant. Dream Cafe is on McKinney Ave at Allen Street. Parking is behind the entrance on Howell Street. The side street is Worthington and that will take you to Howell, turn right and look for the parking garage on your right, the entrance is right across from Trophy Fitness at Howell and Vine Streets.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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  2. United States
  3. Dallas - Fort Worth
  4. Dallas
  5. Uptown

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