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Maple Leaf Diner

4.5 (4.1k reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Country sausage waffle
Johanna C.

What a great spot! I love that they have some familiar options with some items that are difficult to find elsewhere in the area-something for everybody! There's a long wait, but it's worth it! The food was all fresh and tasty. I'll definitely make the drive from Houston to visit this spot again. My only qualm is that their waitlist system is a bit misleading. It'll tell you you're a certain spot in line, and then bump you. Turns out that's because certain people who joined the waitlist haven't actually checked in.

*Chicken, Bacon & Waffles *Canadian Eggs Benedict
Melanie M.

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.

*Chicken, Bacon & Waffles
Sherwanna C.

The service was outstanding! Our server was top notch. The whole staff was attentive from the time you walk in until you leave. The food was great as well. I could have eaten all of my husband's fries. It was a lot of food. The ambiance was definitely a diner experience.

*Half Poutine
Laura G.

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.

Canadian Eggs Benedict
Nhu C.

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.

Fork & Spoon
Trinh T.

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.

*Half Poutine
Megan L.

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.

Chicken & Waffles
Nikki J.

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

Juliette G.

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!

*Farmers Omelet
Clayton B.

Family and I wanted to try out a new brunch spot and happy we did. Full blown Canadian decor all over, with plenty of seating. Menu is massive, so many options. I got an omelette and my wife got chicken bacon and waffles, which came with cream puffs on top. The omelette was solid but the house potatoes on the side stole the show. Seasoned so well with some sort of Cajun/seasoning salt, they were fantastic. Coffee was solid and service was great. Will definitely be coming back.

*Country Style Breakfast
alyssa s.

Generous portions and a great variety of foods to choose from. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive. The pumpkin pancakes were my favorite. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu!

Kevin B.

Such a fun experience! We were meeting 2 of our adult children in Dallas for a weekend together. This restaurant just happened to be close to where we were staying. None of us have been to Canada so it was really nice to enjoy a new dining experience together. There was quite a long wait so we were thankful to have gotten on the waitlist early (about 40 minutes before we arrived). The staff were super friendly and our server was very friendly. The food was delicious and the portions were huge. The Canadian Rueben was so good. I absolutely loved the Canadian Classic Poutine. The rest of our group had various food like blueberry pancakes, chicken strips, chicken fried chicken, and an omelet. We really wanted to try something from the bakery part, but we were stuffed. Hopefully we can visit again sometime.

Ellen K.

Make sure to get on the Yelp waitlist, cause the line can get long during brunch hours. - Half Poutine 4.2/5 Semi-crispy fries with warm gravy and a whole lotta cheese. It's tasty, especially with the hot sauce. I thought the half was also a perfect size for a party of 2, since we both got entrees as well. - Chicken, Bacon, & Waffles 3.6/5 I thought the waffles and chicken were slightly soggy, hence the lower rating. Everything together tasted delicious. - Lox Benedict w/ Latkes 1.9/5 The hollandaise lacked seasoning, but the eggs were perfectly cooked, yolks runny. The whole dish lacked seasoning, latkes were okay, kind of soggy on the inside. Free parking in lot.

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Maple Leaf Diner is a great spot with no complaints! The food and service are always on point.

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The food and the service are always amazing. It is one of my favorite places to bring people when they visit from out of town.

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One of my favorite restaurants in Dallas! The food is excellent, service is prompt and the atmosphere made an excellent dining experience!

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Food AMAZING, Service AMAZING, Ambiance AMAZING. Short and sweet give it a try. Recommend the Irish Coffee with cream.

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Top 3 brunch spots hands down. Very friendly staff and quick service but every single thing on the menu is to die for. Love this place!

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Yum - the wait can be a little lengthy but worth it! Such nice people and are very efficient and friendly! Love love love this place!

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Great food, great service, great deserts but be prepared to wait the lies are often long it's best to register online

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Ask the Community - Maple Leaf Diner

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.

Does this place allowed pet dogs?

No.

How do I modify party soze?

Nobody knows what that is.

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… Read more

On Sundays, is this restaurant open for sit-in business or just take-out?

Yes

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.

Is breakfast served all day?

Yes but closes mid-afternoon. Great choice!

Do they offer any brunch specials/discounts? "Bottomless Mimosas" or other deals?

Not on a regular basis.

Do they allow dogs?

No they do not allow dogs.

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… Read more

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.

Do they have iced coffee?

yes

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!

Do they have vegetarian burgers?

Yes, they have one option

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!

Do they have any gluten free options?

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Bottomless mimosas on sundays?

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The Joule - Dallas

The Joule - Dallas

3.9(376 reviews)
9.9 miDowntown
$$$

My favorite downtown Dallas hotel. The staff, service and restaurants are all excellent. It's such…read morea beautiful historic building and the rooms are decadent with plush linens. The artwork in the lobby area makes you feel like you are in another time. I always use the gym and it has all you need. Classic. Highly recommend.

We both really wanted to love this hotel and we did until we tried to go to sleep. First the good…read more The location is great, loved the mosaics in the hotel and we enjoyed being able to walk around the art district. We had breakfast in the hotel and our server was helpful, friendly and had a sense of humor. We visited the pool and were surprised that it was not heated. The hotel gym was decent, could use a better (newer) bench but it had the basics. Our room had everything we needed (the bed was quite soft) and a great view of the eye across the street. My first shower would only get warm and not hot so maintenance had to come up and show me a safely button to push which allows the water to get hot. This was after texting with hotel staff (a very helpful option) but surprising that they didn't just tell me about the button and chose to send maintenance. We were in room 852 on the North side of the hotel and overlooking the eye. We came back from dinner around 10 on Saturday night and were kept awake until about 1:30am. I guess Main St is where people choose to drive their cars with the music so loud it feels as though it's in your hotel room. The motorcycles and cars also like to rev their engines.... A LOT. The windows appear to be single pane and they don't keep any noise out at all. Due to the noise level, I would not recommend staying at this hotel.  Being on the 8th floor and feeling like I was in the cars that were driving on main st and blaring music 2 nights in a row was incredibly disappointing.  If this was a 2 star hotel, okay.  That is not the case.  Upgrade the windows to double or triple pane.  Your location is great, service was friendly and efficient, but one generally wants to sleep at night and that is not possible at your hotel. We even asked the front desk on our second morning if we should change rooms and were told Sunday nights were quiet. I should have listened to my gut as our Sunday night was not quiet. Although the amount of cars & motorcycles wasn't as much as on Saturday, we still heard several cars with music blaring or motorcycles reviving their engines until around 1am. This was the beginning of a long overdue vacation and birthday celebration and it did not get started on the right foot unfortunately.

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The Joule - Dallas - I was at the Joule tonight to experience the candle lit performance of Joe Hisaishi compositions for Studio Ghibli Movies

I was at the Joule tonight to experience the candle lit performance of Joe Hisaishi compositions for Studio Ghibli Movies

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Electric Shuffle

Electric Shuffle

4.8(193 reviews)
9.7 miDeep Ellum
$$
Private events
Large group friendly

I am so happy that we found this gem while on a work trip!! I would love to have this exact place…read moreand concept in my area! Rebecca the hostess was awesome and introducing us to everything and making sure we got set up for our night. The food and drinks were excellent! Highly recommend making a reservation for a table! It's $15 a person for 90 minutes...we had 11 people and time flew, but it was the perfect amount of game play time for all of us! The entire vibe of this place was so cool! We were amazed at how much space there is. The back room got pretty tight when we first arrived since there was a group of 12 there already....they had taken over the tall tables in the middle and the couch. We slowly spread out and then their time was up about half way through ours so it wasn't as cramped. But it's still such an awesome set up we couldn't stop talking about it the next day!

Of cI've been to **Electronic Shuffle** three times now, and every single visit has been amazing…read more The food and drinks are always on point, and the hosts, bartenders, and overall staff truly make the experience special. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and just genuinely great people to be around. What really stood out was when we celebrated my mom's birthday there. They wrote a special note for her, and almost every employee took the time to wish her a happy birthday. She felt so loved and had the best time -- it meant more than they probably realize. If you're looking for a fun atmosphere with great vibes, great service, and people who actually care, this is the place. We'll definitely keep coming back!

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Bucket & Rope

4.7(114 reviews)
10.0 miDowntown
$$

4.6 We decided to check out Bucket & Rope for Sunday…read morebrunch, and honestly? Best decision ever From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with so much enthusiasm and seated right away by the window --although I was a little unsure about staying there since it was already cold outside . While we were deciding, someone immediately checked in to make sure we were okay (love that ). That's when the very kind gentleman--who we later learned was Victor Hugo--let us know another table would be clearing shortly so we could move. Top-tier service already For appetizers, we went with the brisket balls, duck taquitos, and a pitcher of pineapple mimosas . Let me tell you... those duck taquitos were SO good That crema?? EVERYTHING. The brisket balls instantly took us back to Turks & Caicos --IFYKYK We also tried the quesadilla, and once again--another hit . So good that we ended up ordering another round of the brisket balls because why not? Shoutout to Sayde and Maria, who were absolutely amazing . Tequila shots were flowing , and we were convinced to order pecan pie with ice cream for dessert . I do wish the dessert had been complimentary, and the pie would've been a solid 10/10 if it were warm--but still appreciated. Takeaway: Bucket & Rope does food right , and Victor and his team truly make you feel like family . We'll definitely be back--especially for those half-price apps during the week

Came for brunch and what a wonderful time was had!…read more We grabbed a spot on the patio and Johnna was our server. She was friendly, attentive, and gave some great suggestions. We started off with a pitcher of mimosa and the duck taquitos. I'm usually not a fan duck however I was told to give it a try. If you hadn't told me it was duck, I probably would have thought it was chicken. The mimosa was a build your own, it came with 3 juices - orange, pineapple and cranberry - and you got to pour as much or as little juice as you wanted. Between the two of us, we each got about 3 glasses. I got the French toast, which tasted like a deep fried donut, in a good way. The outside was crunchy, the inside still had the pillow custard texture. However in my opinion it needed more of the apple pecan slaw especially if you weren't trying to drown them in syrup. My friend had the chilequillas which she really enjoyed but did mention a few times that it was a little spicy. We ended the meal with dessert which was rich and luscious but oh so delicious. It was a cholesterol mouse that was covered in a hazelnut chocolate shell with a raspberry sauce. Overall a great time was had & I'd gladly go back to try more.

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Lamb chop on mashed potatoes

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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas - Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas

3.6(1.8k reviews)
9.7 miDowntown
$$$

The service was exceptional and the food was amazing.The vibe was great,this was our first time but…read moredefinitely will not be our last.

I hadn't been back to Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in over 3 years, but today I had a…read morecomplete change of heart and I'm so glad I came back! From the moment I sat down, the experience reminded me why this place became such a favorite. I started with a sample taste of the frozen D'USSÉ margarita, which was the perfect way to kick things off. For appetizers, I ordered the deviled eggs and the fried salmon bites, and both were absolutely amazing. Flavorful, fresh, and cooked just right. For my entrée, I clearly came hungry because I ordered both the jerk chicken with greens, smoked turkey, and mac and cheese, plus the catfish and spaghetti after our amazing waitress Justice highly recommended it. Let me just say, she did not miss. Everything was seasoned well, hot, and worth every bite. For drinks, I had the blackberry margarita and the tequila old fashioned. Both were strong, smooth, and definitely only for those who either walked there or took an Uber! Justice made the entire experience even better with her recommendations, attentiveness, and great energy. Overall, Kitchen + Kocktails is still amazing. Great food, strong drinks, and excellent service. I'm happy I gave it another visit because they absolutely delivered. Easy 5 stars!

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