A very nice place for lunch in the Arts District! We came here after wandering the museum all morning. They have remodeled it and completely changed up their menu, and everything is made-to-order and looks delicious. We ordered the egg sandwich, which is served hot (eggs scrambled with spinach and cheese and served on toast). It came with a great little side salad and a pickle. We also grabbed a bag of potato chips and a cup of fruit, and the whole meal wasn't more than $14. We sat and ate at one of their long, communal tables in the main dining hall, which is lit by natural light from the large window covered in Chihuly glass. The ceilings are incredibly high and the ground is marble, so it echoes in there. Not a place for an intimate meal, but great for a quick bite before or after you've toured the museum. read more

Atrium Cafe - Egg sandwich with side salad - Cafes Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I dropped in to Atrium Cafe with expectations admittedly higher than I probably should have. That being said, the things that didn't work for me are the kinds of things that allow the restaurant to even be a player in the game. Looking for a late lunch, I was seated by a little after 1:00 p.m. in the relatively empty sit-down dining area (there is "food court" seating adjacent - this arrangement having to do with the remodeling of the Seventeen Restaurant). The dining space was pleasant with average art museum cafe furniture but with a pleasant view at a sculpture garden-ish space with Chihuly glass adornig the very large atrium window. Nice as the view was, I was there to eat, and even though the establishment was largely empty (and everyone appeared to have been served before I arrived), I had to wait several minutes to give my order. The wait-staff experience continued to be disinterested at best and the whole meal was spared by a reasonable enchilada dish inspired by the Mexican graphics exhibit that hte museum was showcasing. Had it only been served when it was put up by the kitchen... I can't say that the other diners, who I realized seemed collectively grumpy (presumably about their poorly served meals), were feeling low about the experience, but it convinced me that I should have gone hungry, or waited for Seventeen to re-open its doors instead. read more

Museum cafes can go one of two way. Luckily, DMA's cafe gets the good end of the "way." We had the Mediterranean plate -- dollops of cous cous salad, hummus, tomatoes, pita and greens for about $8. I thought it a good deal because the food was fresh and tasty, the price was good, you get to still amidst Dale Chihuly's art (my hero), and it's fast casual style, so no tipping necessary. It's a good system with plenty of room for all to share the space. I've never waited. My munchkin of the day had PB&J and a cupcake. Both made him extremely happy, but he did point out that we should have more sprinkles on foods. He asked, "Why do cupcakes get all the sprinkles?" I think he has something there. More sprkinles for a better Ameriaca, I'd say. read more

Okay, I had some serious doubts about a cafe attached to a museum but they proved me wrong. I ordered the "Sandwich feature," which includes half a sandwich and a bowl of soup. My sandwich choice: apricot pecan chicken salad, and my soup: tomato basil. We went to see the King Tut exhibit so it was a little crowded but it was worth the wait in line and the wait for the food to come out. The roll the half sandwich came on was fabulously fresh and soft. The chicken salad, moist, flavorful, and downright tasty. The soup... it almost looked like it came straight out of a can...and it just might have, but there were sizeable chunks of tomato in there, and it was definitely not Campbells. All in all, a good place to go grab a bite if you're in the museum checking things out. read more

Dallas Museum of Art is exceptional! Don't miss it and the Nasher Sculpture Center if you're in the area. While there, grab lunch at the Atrium Cafe. The ambiance and view are unbeatable; made prettier with the unexpected snow fall on the day I visited. I got a delicious chicken creole panini that came with a side of tasty hot chips. Pair with wine for a fun afternoon outing. read more

I had lunch here a while back and couldn't believe how good it was. I think I scored on making a great choice from the menu as some of the items didn't sound so appealing. I went with a large group and most ordered sandwiches that all came out looking wonderful- (I almost ordered the Turkey Pesto Melt) I ended up going with the Asian Shrimp Rice Noodle salad served with spicy greens and Thai Chili Vinaigrette. This is probably the best Thai salad I've had in a while and I know I'm going to have to get this the next time I'm there.. Also decent sized shrimp were served on this. Yum. Heck, I might have to go there today for lunch. read more

Always great food at a great price. Friendly and very welcoming. Always glad to come here for a bite or meal. Never been dissapointed in this location. read more

The service was horrible . The cafe manager rolled his eyes at me and sighed . The chicken on the salad was incredibly dry the chicken vegetable soup was warm temperature and bland. Dude, sorry you hate your job . read more

In town to set up a new office in this building. The Atrium Café is AWESOME! There are so many choices. If you can't find something, you're way too picky. One day I had the Falafel pita (YUM YUM YUM) and the 2nd day I had the Veggie Panini and pasta salad. Both had great flavor and the prices were good too. Wish we had a café like this at the home office. read more

Just had my first meal - ever - at the Atrium Cafe @ the DMA. It was delicious! Had the chicken breast sandwich with small salad. The bread was soft and warm...my favorite. Excellent service! read more

Coffee is terrible (worse than airline coffee) and expensive. Employees don't use words, they grunt. Food was middle of the road. Owners should step it up!! read more

When i looked at the menu, it reminded me of the Central Market Cafe - which is awesome. But when the food arrived, it was about 50% of the portion size at Central Market. I got the soup and half sandwich. The sandwich was about 4 inches long. I knew it would only be a cup - not a bowl - of soup. But I think they literally got out a measuring cup and measured no more than 8 oz per serving. On top of that, the rib eye on the sandwich and the corn chowder soup were very bland. Three different people brought us our drinks, took our order, and served the food, yet the service was slow for lunch time on a weekday. I think a lot of people who work in the nearby offices come over for lunch, so I would expect the service to be faster. Fortunately, we got there around 11:40, but when we left after 12, there was a long waiting line. read more

Mom and I enjoyed the Atrium Cafe for a bite to eat before heading out to view the exhibitions and collections. Food was fresh and tasty and both of us had a meal and beverage for less than $20 total. The staff were pleasant and helpful. read more

Perhaps it was the quality of the jazz performers on a recent Thursday night that caused the Atrium Cafe to be over crowded. The jazz quartet and singer were very good. The food service was not. There was no seating available. People who finished their meals held their tables to enjoy the music. It is difficult to enjoy a meal while standing. There are two lines - one for cocktails only and one for food. Both were long. We were directed to the food window. There, no menus were posted. Behind the staff was an assortment of inexpensive salads, sandwiches, and beverages. With the line so long, we made a rushed decision. We were later amazed to see much more interesting food coming from the kitchen for people that had the opportunity to order from the menu. Our items were placed on a tray without utensils or napkins. After we found a place to set the tray down, I went to locate utensils. My search led me to the station the staff uses to deliver menu items from the kitchen. As I tried to gather forks, I was interrupted by a brusque "what do you want" by a wait staff member. Abruptly, she handed me the service items. The quality of the food was what you expected for the price, good, but not exceptional. The chicken salad had nice texture and the flavor was enhanced by the addition of tarragon. The cheese board, a good choice if you need to stand and eat, had four cheeses surrounded by grapes. The package of crackers given with the cheese, while fresh, were insufficient. The line was too long to return and request more. I do plan to return. I always enjoy the museum. However, I plan to come in the late afternoon so I can sit during my meal and, hopefully, enjoy both the menu and the jazz performance. read more

Although a little pricey and the portions somewhat limited, the organic salads and other items were delicious. The setting is comfortable and convenient for those in the midst of their journey through this monumental and cavernous museum. Recommended. I would definitely return. read more

A delightful place for lunch before diving into the DMA! Expectations were low - expected more "institutional" style food. The pulled pork sandwich is one of the best in town! And, the portions are generous. read more

Really Good French Onion Soup and Chicken Sandwich.