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Great food, but some lapses in quality. we joined the wait list on Yelp and didn't have to wait too long before being seated. I ordered an orange juice, which was just standard no-pulp OJ. They only have one size which is quite large, so I had to take most of it to go. I had the Everyday Breakfast Sampler with Eggs, Sausage, a Bagel and Pancakes. The eggs were very average. I think they turned out exactly as if I had cooked them, so no new ground being broken here. Tue sausage was okay, but a bit on the greasy side. The bagel was average too, but the housemade jelly was great! The pancakes were fine too and even better that it's served with real butter. I sampled some fries from my mom's plate and those were top-notch! Very good fries. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was like your standard diner. Overall, the food here was good, but the OJ, bagel and eggs were quite average.
Maple Leaf Diner offers a few traditional Canadian dishes with Texan portion sizes. The majority of the menu actually features classic American dishes. The food itself was enjoyable. However, the Canadian theme and novelty of the presentation make Maple Leaf Diner what it is. If I were a local, I couldn't imagine eating here often, but it's definitely a great spot to hit once in a while or if you're from out of town.
Great place for breakfast or Lunch. Chicken fried chicken breakfast or lunch is my go to, but also had the pot roast. Come hungry!
I got the chicken bacon and waffles. Huge plate it's kind of a meme. The flavor fatigue hit fast. The waffles are good. The chicken was a bit overdone for me. The cream puff was a nice touch but just so incredibly sweet. Service was just okay.
Such a good reuben!! Big fan. Ordered it a couple more times after this. Poutine was good but very salty, as expected.
The food was great, the waiter was really kind. The place is comfortable and great. Very busy on a Saturday morning but we still only had to wait 15 minutes so they are hustling those tables! Only thing I can say to improve was that the inside was a bit confusing. Everyone was waiting around and no one was out front. While we were seated, a couple was wondering through the inside unsure on where to go. Other than that it was SO good! They are totally busy but worth the wait.
It's been a while since I reviewed Maple Leaf Diner. Since my last review, the COVID pandemic is over so this review focuses on Maple Leaf Diner's current interior. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - There is a new remodeled interior (since my last review). Maple Leaf Diner is still in the same location, but the COVID friendly walls have been replaced by traditional booths and seating. There's more decoration on the walls too - especially if you walk down the hall to use the bathroom. Here you can read all the magazine articles that have written about Maple Leaf Diner. 1 Star. Service - Tip: Get in line using the Yelp App. Maple Leaf Diner is extremely popular on weekends, and if you don't get in line, you'll have to wait from 1 - 2 hours. Once you're in, you're greeted with smiles and attentive servers. 1 Star. Food - Maple Leaf Diner is known for its Canadian owners and pure Maple Leaf syrup. So if season pumpkin pancakes are on the menu, ORDER THEM. I did, and I was rewarded with a soft, fluffy stack of thick pancakes with a hint of cinnamon. I was given two small bowls of maple syrup, and I used them both. I also ordered the poutine. Just like in Canada, the poutine had fresh, hot fries smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds. It may sound weird, but it tastes delicious. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes, because there's nothing like Maple Leaf Diner. It's true, I could visit another pancake house and enjoy their pancakes, but there's no mistaking the Canadian charm and delicious food of the Maple Leaf Diner. See you next weekend! 1 Star.
The search is over! I've been looking for the best Chicken Fried Steak in Dallas, and I think Maple Leaf Diner has everyone beat. The batter is seasoned perfectly and stays crispy without falling apart--a rare find. My fiancé and I also shared a half-order of the poutine; it was delicious, addictive, and the ideal size for two people to split. The service is exactly what you want from a diner: friendly, attentive, and quick. If you're craving comfort food, this is the spot.
My boyfriend and I came here after my 10k race. We waited for 45 min (heads up, you can get in line virtually in Yelp) before we were seated. Love the atmosphere and the vibe of the place :) We saw how big the portion was, so we ordered 2 dish to split. i especially love the cream puff on top of the chicken, bacon and waffles, other than that, to me, it is kind of standard - nothing too outstanding. But the poutine *mm* - it was my first ever poutine. Heard so much about it but never had it. Better than expected and will definitely order again!!! Anyways, the dish portion is huge. Sharing is the best decision we made.
The ambience is best described as diner diner style (busy & bustling.) We were say immediately upon entering the restaurant and greeted almost within seconds by our server after sitting at the table. I was feeling breakfast and decided to go with something including pancakes. I loved the consistency, I consider myself a pancake conoseur and their pancakes hit the spot. Instead of eggs, I substituted for their breakfast potatoes which came out hot and crispy . I was even more pleased to know they offered turkey sausage as there are some restaurants that only have pork and beef options. So that game a star in my book. Overall, I'd say the meal was very filling, delicious and freshly cooked. Our server was very attentive and kept not only our water cups filled but continued to check on us throughout our time there. Great choice to stop here, as we were fresh off the airplane, coming from the airport and starving !! Way to go Maple Leaf Diner
5 stars all around. I got a half portion of the regular/classic poutine and a raspberry cream cheese cookie. Both were awesome. The poutine was flavorful and the portion size was enough to make me full. The service was great, food came out very quickly and was hot & fresh.
You guys the hype is real. Amazing service and great food at reasonable price. It's a total diner and I highly recommend you guys adding this to your list. The vibe is total old school diner and the service is impeccable! I cannot wait to return. The poutine was great and perfectly salty. The pancakes are fluffy and the waffles were perfect. My friends got cotton candy mimosa and enjoyed every drop. Add this place to your rotation!
8 years ago
I have only eaten here for breakfast but it's always fantastic so don't fix what ain't broke!! The menu has a wide variety of breakfast combos so there is something for everyone, even if you aren't from Canada. Some of the dishes are completely off the chart and could be the best in town. These are; the blueberry pancakes, the Canadian eggs Benedict and the chicken fried steak and eggs, wow are they good. Come hungry or get a combo and share bc it's a generous serving. read more
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Super yummy. Chicken and waffles and poutine. Enough said. The presentation of the food here is pretty spectacular. And the taste isn't too far off. Our friend tried the pizza burger and it legitimately tastes like pizza in burger form. It had a great layer of fried mozzarella that was mm mmm mmmm delish. But I will say that if you're looking for a healthy and clean meal, you should prob go somewhere else. Portion sizes are HUGE so I would recommend sharing dishes if possible. We were a group of three and ordered the chicken and waffles, pizza burger, and poutine. We're known for never leaving food behind but we just couldn't finish the three plates. Some sacrifices were made that day... My only disappointment was the free cookie. I tried the dulce de leche and it was... overly sweet. I normally love my sweet cookies but something about this cookie was too sweet and too dry at the same time. I would recommend trying the regular choco chip cookie instead. read more
6 years ago
Mind blowing chicken and waffles with bacon. Probably one of the best I have ever had. Also got the corn beef skillet. It had good flavor but I'll admit I enjoy corned beef hash more than the fresh stuff. Service was impeccable. A must visit if in the area. read more
8 years ago
We decided to go this Sunday morning at 11. There was a 35-45 minute wait. That was a good sign..there were people patiently waiting for a table. I had the bacon chicken & waffles with 2 cream puffs anchored on top. It was pretty good..I wasn't wowed but the cream puffs did make me smile and they saved the day so much so I ordered a few to go. I will be back because I was very satisfied. Thanks read more
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The service is great, super nice staff! The ambiance is family friendly, great for big groups too. The food is so delicious as well. The picture that's uploaded is the Chef's Favorite, very very good. read more
8 years ago
Reasonable pricing, incredible service, and sultry food. This little strip mall breakfast gem is nothing short of amazing, and the long lines are indicative of precisely that. Somehow, they still manage to offer pleasant service and there were no order errors with our erratic table of 6. It's decorated with a heavy Canadian flair, and the first time I had anything with the word poutine in it. I don't get to Dallas enough, but when someone from Austin says they're going there and looking for a breakfast spot, this will come as a high recommendation. Additionally, it wasn't just my meal that was good, but everyone's! They give you large portions for relatively little money, so it could be half as delicious and I would have been satisfied. I assume this place, continuing along it's same path, will be immensely successful. #ianofaustin approved read more
Great little diner. During my super short visit, we decided to try a new place for brunch. I ordered their chicken and waffles which is wonderfully topped with their signature cream puff. Their waffle was delicious and the chicken was very tender and had great flavor. If you check in on Yelp they also give you a free cookie! I tried their dulce de leche cookie and it literally oozed of caramel. So delicious! read more
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This place puts the in your fall without a doubt. If you are craving a delicious meal with families and friends then look to your local Maple Leaf Diner! The portion are a bang on the buck! I highly suggust the Pizza Burger for burger lovers here in the big T. Also, for first timers the chicken fried steak waffle could do you no wrong. read more
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Absolutely amazing!!!! Came in around 8 not to long before they close and they greeted us kindly and gave us a table. Our waiter also extremely kind he brought us our drinks gave us time to look over the menus and order, it felt as if only a few minutes went by in the amazing atmosphere till the delicious poutine arrived at our table shortly after our main course arrived and just like the poutine it was delicious cooked to perfection. As my first time visiting this area of Dallas I was amazed by the food and will most definitely stop by anytime I'm near by. The atmosphere the friendly staff and the food make this place a must stop I couldn't recommend a better place to enjoy a meal. read more
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The food was amazing! The fried chicken was to die for. The waffles had cream puffs on top which were way too good. Our server was fast and friendly. The music playing was Canadian artists which was fun!! We will definitely be back. read more
6 years ago
This spot is the perfect place for brunch. Delicious food, chill atmosphere and great customer service. 10/10 recommend! read more
4 years ago
Maple is hands down one of the best diners in ALL of DFW. Wether you're looking for an early breakfast or a late late brunch Maple is your go to spot! My go tos are the Chicken fried chicken breakfast meal and the Canadian eggs Benedict. Highly recommend these two! Service is also top notch one of our favorite servers Cristen is very attentive and friendly and makes you feel right at home. Of course Maple is a Canadian eatery so the decor walking in makes you feel like you're sitting down at a diner right in the heart of Canada. read more
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Definitely expect to wait at least 45 mins for brunch on the weekends if you get here after 11:00am. But totally worth the wait! We started with putting in two orders of what we thought was going to be fresh squeezed orange juice. Sadly, it tasted like Minute Maid, which was disappointing. The hubs and I ordered one savory (Canadian Eggs Benedict) and one sweet dish (French Toast & Strawberries) to share. The sauce on the Eggs Benedict was absolutely delicious! I could see why the waitress said this was her favorite dish. It comes with home fries which were decent; but, the hubs was wondering if they used fresh potatoes. Let's get to the best part... the French Toast! This is the best French Toast I've ever had, and I've had a ton of French Toast in my lifetime. This French Toast was so soft, no crunch or overly cooked ends here. The flavor was mouth watering... there are hints of cinnamon and the perfect amount of sweetness from the cream in the batter. Bites of this dish was like taking bites of heaven. Highly, highly recommend!! The service was fast and caring. Christina M. was our waitress. Even though she was swamped, she was courteous and super fast! I was impressed with how fast she got our order in and even more impressed with how fast our food came out. She was attentive and sweet. If you're lucky enough to get a table in her section, you'll be in good hands. Thank you, Christina, for making our visit such a good one! read more
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The food is delicious and the bloody Cesar was just like the ones in Canada super good! Wait times are definitely long. We went to the store next door to kill time. We waited about 45min for a table for two on a Saturday morning. read more
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We stopped here on the recommendation of the Yelp reviews and man, am I glad we did! It was so close to 5 stars but more on that later! First, it's in a strip mall and that is typically a no-go for me for dining, especially at night! Drove by first. Empty! Scared/concerned. But by the time we swung around and parked there were 4-5 tables of customers rushing to the door(it was cold that night)! Ok, portions are very large! We split a dinner but ordered a few side dishes "so we could try everything". We took home about 75% of what was served to us. Even though you don't need it, do NOT skip the loaded baked potato dip! Especially if you like cheesy, creamy goodness! It was served with a huge side of real potato skins that were deep fried like French fries then garnished with sea salt. O.M.Goodness. We ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and Cabbage Rolls. Chicken was tender and delicious. The only real "complaint" I'd have is on the cabbage rolls. I'm used to more of a "loose" meat and rice version. These were packed very tightly and more like a sausage. Not much seasoning either. They seemed like they were "prepared" and just warmed up. And they were room temp, at best. The pies looked to "die for!" We brought home the Spanish Apple but have yet to dive in! read more
7 years ago
I have been looking forward to going to this breakfast spot for a while. Usually there is a long wait but it's worth it! The service was pretty good and we got our food quickly. They also have an area where you can sit at bar if you are dining in alone. I got the Diner special and it was pretty good. I couldn't finish my breakfast, this may sound weird but I felt my pancakes tasted better that day after. read more
6 years ago
We love this place. The food is great and the service has always been wonderful. The portions are large and you won't leave hungry. I highly recommend! read more
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This place is soo good. Definitely a line every time, but moves quickly. The best chicken and waffles I've ever had. Awesome service. read more
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12817 Preston Rd
Ste 129
Dallas, TX 75230
North Dallas, Preston Hollow
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(214) 434-1626
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What is the attire for this restaurant?
Casual wear, it's not a brunch environment where you'd get dressed up, but I mean that's fine too, do you.
How's the poutine here? Are the cheese curds fresh?
The poutine is pretty good. The gravy is thick. The cheese curds are good. They don't taste as good or fresh as the ones I usually get in Ontario, Canada. When ever I'm homesick and craving a poutine it def does the trick. Also make a…
Are you able to accommodate a nut allergy?
no. Don't go there. It's full of nuts. You'll go into shock.
Are you doing Bottomless Sunday Brunches?
I believe clothing is required to go to the restaurant
Why does it show up under gluten free when I can't find gluten-free on the menu anywhere?
We have gluten-free toast, and gluten-free French toast in addition to the things that are naturally gluten free. Our menu is made from scratch in house so there are no mystery ingredients in our menu items! Cabbage rolls.. etc are gluten free.
Do they offer any brunch specials/discounts? "Bottomless Mimosas" or other deals?
Not on a regular basis.
Are they serving their full menu during the pandemic? The website looks like an abbreviated version?
Just go and eat the food. You'll end up dying for a second visit.
Can I make Reservations or soI just have to come in on that day?
We were there this weekend - you can get on the waitlist on Yelp before you leave home - depending on your drive and check in before the time your table is set to be ready. We got on waitlist at 11:15 and had to check in by 12:20 - we checked in…
Are service dogs allowed?
Service dogs, as a medical necessity, are allowed, however therapy dogs and emotional support animals are not eligible at this location.
Is it recommended to come earlier than opening time to prevent a long wait?
The wait typically starts around 9:30ish; if you can arrive before then you should be seated right away or shortly thereafter. Also, anytime between 3pm-9pm the wait isn’t as long and breakfast is served all day, everyday, thanks!
1. Are you open on New Year's Day? 2.Do you have delivery (just for 3 people)
Yes! We are only closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. We are currently offering delivery, you can call us at 214-434-1626 to order, carryout or delivery. Thank you!
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