Breadwinners -- Dallas, Texas

I had been to Breadwinners for lunch, but I’ve heard that breakfast/brunch is truly their forte, so when I had company in town over the 4th of July weekend, we decided to give it a try. We arrived around 11:00 on Saturday morning, and we had a short wait until our entire party arrived. We opted for the patio, as we had a dog in tow and they are a dog friendly establishment.

The hostess was very efficient, but definitely not much on personality. I expect the crowds get overwhelming on the weekends – even on a holiday weekend, this place was hopping. Once we were seated, the service was good. The waitress even brought out a water dish for the pooch.

The various breads they brought out before the entrees were fresh and tasty. There wasn’t a crumb left of any of them, especially the pumpkin and tomato breads. Everyone’s meals were exceptional – BW’s Benedict, the Farmhouse, and Julio’s Huevos were the favourites around the table. I opted for the classic breakfast, and it was TONS of food. There was more than enough bacon. I definitely prefer the brunch potatoes here to Café Brazil’s, but Charlie Palmer still has the best potatoes in my opinion.

Presentation isn’t much, but the food is tasty, fresh, and served warm. The prices are average for this area, and I think the quality surpasses other cafes around Dallas. The orange juice tasted extremely fresh. If you want to do traditional breakfast, Breadwinners is definitely where it’s at.