Tucked away in the back corner of the Quadrangle on Routh Street in Uptown Dallas, the Dream Cafe is a quietly hidden secret that locals flock to for sumptuous breakfast and lunch. One of three locations around town, this uptown gem boasts an eclectic mix of down-home and bohemian L.A. vibes with an eccentric, brightly colored interior and an all-comers menu of meat, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Healthy options include oatmeal with bananas, currants, pecans, and brown sugar, granola with strawberries, bananas, and vanilla yogurt, avocado toast with olive oil and red chili, and Grady’s Special of smoked salmon, herb cream cheese, wilted spinach, and chopped tomatoes. Vegan options range from meatless vegetarian sausage to scrambled tofu instead of eggs, while sweet treats include the fluffy ricotta pancakes topped with fresh strawberries, creme fraiche, and powdered sugar.

2811 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, Phone: 214-954-0486

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