I met a friend here this morning, and we had an excellent experience: Service: Outstanding, kept the coffee mugs full on a chilly morning, always with a smile and positive vibes. Food: I had the chicken fried steak and eggs over easy with crispy hash browns and biscuits/gravy, and every component of the plate was top notch, impressive execution for this little family diner. Space: we met at 8 to avoid a wait, and it worked. The place was packed when we left around 9:30. We had a comfy booth away from the door that was warm and cozy. HIghly recommended, will be back soon. read more

Just a really good place to eat. Nothing fancy, friendly staff, and customers. Many are regulars and know each other.food is like home cooking. Breakfast all day. read more

Family owned for decades~ very friendly.. prefurr supporting small business! What they offer they do well~ Eggs Benedict, ruben sandwiches.. traditional breakfast! read more

Food was amazing, waiters are very nice. Food came out slow but the taste made up for it.

This was my first visit here and I must say it lives up to it's reputation. Since I and my family were sitting near the door I wasn't able to take in the full ambiance of the place but from what I saw I'd say "quirky " with a nod to Elvis. The food was good diner fare and the servings were generous. I had the Taco Omelett. Topped with a generous amount of cheese, the filling was well seasoned taco meat. I opted for the refried beans and toast. Delicious and filling. Others had the eggs, sausage, hash browns, and biscuit And a pancake. The eggs were beautifully sunny side up. The biscuits looked light and fluffy. Pancakes came with butter and a shot glass of syrup. Service was unobtrusive and efficient. And the place was packed with folks waiting outside. Parking can be tight in front. I'm not sure about other parking options. The Gold Rush Cafe's reputation is well earned. I'll be back. read more

Came here in the morning looking for a quality breakfast experience and was definitely left satisfied! The service here was great and the ambience, especially if you're from Dallas, was awesome. They have plenty of memorabilia to gaze upon from Dallas sports teams to John Wayne. They really do have a little bit of everything. Their menu is exciting and fun to look through as they have tons of breakfast options to pick from. The names of some of their dishes are interesting too as one is literally named after John Wayne himself. I had the corn beef and hash with eggs over easy. It also came with hash browns and a choice of grits, toast, or English muffins. Overall, I definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice hole in the wall breakfast joint in the Lakewood area of Dallas! read more

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I am a frequent blood donor and on the days that I donate, I always have steak & spinach. I was in Dallas and I thought I'd try a new restaurant. The diner is small & cute. They were t very busy for a Wednesday. When my plate arrived I was taken back with the small amount of spinach, but the steak looked good, but was sadly over done. What really ruined my lunch was the cold hash browns. What a bummer. read more

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Delicious burgers! My housemate has brought them home in excellent recyclable boxes. Yay!

I went for lunch and got a personalized taco--I asked for and got, a soft lightly fried corn tortilla (normal is the crispy Tex-Mex shell), shredded cheese on top of the hot meat (so much better than on cold lettuce) and onions on the side so I could use just what I wanted. I love how accommodating Gold Rush is. I often get a bean tostado for breakfast that even includes fresh avocado slices on top. Specials are great, too--eggnog pancakes for example. Last week new booths with padded seats added--love sitting in a booth! And I always add a delicious ice tea with unlimited refills as well. So many regulars we all become friends when there. Clean, fun, and best, tasty food at a reasonable cost! read more

We all love gold rush let's be real! Food and service is always the best. My go to I typically the chicken fried steak and eggs but today I had the smash burger special and it was for the win! 10/10 recommend!! read more

This place is like a Texas version of Luke's Diner from the Gilmore Girls. It's homey, loved by the community and the food speaks for itself I ordered the chicken fried steak. It was perfectly seasoned. The gravy was very tasty. I didn't order coffee but my friends did and the staff was very attentive when it came to refills. If ever in Dallas, I'll be sure to come back. Thank you for the energy boost Goldrush! read more

The Gold Rush Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Even better than before. The John Wayne cannot be beaten. I get mine with sausage and grilled onions and bell peppers. Salsa on the side. The hash browns are crispy which you rarely ever get. Eat half then the other half like a taco. Fantastic. Service is so quick and efficient and the ambiance is great as they have added an ELVIS outside. They also have $3 beers 12-3 on Thursday and Fridays. read more

Great service, delicious food and an old school vibe, absolutely love this place! Worth every penny, highly recommend!!

Embarrassed it took me so long to try this place but it's great for breakfast. Classic diner treats (and they have beer/wine!). Expect to wait but it's worth it. read more

Crazy old diner with junk vibes and good food at a reasonable cost with friendly waitresses and host- what more do you need?

This local diner is the spot for a good ol home cooked breakfast. The decor is all things sports in Dallas. Food hits the spot and the service is always great. This is the spot for quick and delicious pancakes and eggs with a side of bacon meal. Haven't tried there lunch but I bet it's just as good! read more

I mean-- what can you say to 2 ample meals and 2 beverages for under $20.00? This is a regular old, local-yokel, unassuming place hiding in a small strip of businesses. It's like you stepped off of the sidewalk and back in time about 20 or 40 years (I doubt the place has changed much in décor or menu options in that time. And the prices haven't changed much, either!) Feeling no-frills, and like not dressing up, and like eating on-the-cheap? This is your place. read more

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Everything was mediocre! Took 30 minutes to get our meal! Sausage burnt on the outside, eggs cold, Pancakes had no flavor! Big Pass!

Great service, great food, always on top of the world! George hads kept this place always available for all customers for a long time.

Good food, great service. Got in right away and had great coffee within a minute. A mom and pop place that is a Dallas gem.

Waited 10 minutes and no ONE acknowledged our presence. Place was not even busy. Workers glanced at us and just kept on with their day. We did not "blend" with the crowd there, i am really hoping that was not the case. Either-way, will not be back. Very dehumanizing experience. read more

wonderful food, staff and ambiance. cheap food that's never disappointing. lots of marilyn and elvis regalía read more

The pumpkin pancakes are a must.coffee was great and never ending, great service friendly neighborhood vibe.

Dallas' greatest hidden gem! The Sanchez family has taken care of us and the community for sooo many years. Always consistent, always delicious and fun! Thank you George and family! read more

Service is consistently good. Reasonably priced food, and everything I've ordered has been very good! Highly recommend this place for someone looking for a home cooked, quick lunch! read more

I have been coming here with my boyfriend for about 7-8 years and it's always wonderful service and delicious food . Anything you order you'll love our favorites id the steak and eggs and chicken fry steak . read more

We popped in here for a late breakfast/late lunch on a Sunday and nabbed the last table. The interior is modest and I guess funky. Based on previous reviews I had it bookmarked, although I must say I don't really get the hype. Our experience was ok but certainly nothing outstanding. I got the jalapeño burger and after a while a burger was served but not the one I ordered. So the waitress suggested I keep the original plate and eat the tots while she asked the kitchen to do my order correctly. I said ok and asked for ketchup for the tots but was given three small packs which was not nearly enough. When the correct order finally came, it was fine but nothing special. It was juicy but the meat had not been seasoned. The wife got the corned beef hash that comes with eggs and a waffle on the side. The hash is made from canned corned beef. The eggs were cooked properly and the biscuits were good. But the waffle was too dense and not good at all so it found its way to the trash when we got home. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

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Update: The Gold Rush now has their beer and wine license and can not allow for BYOB. The last time I walked in, I saw new beer and wine glasses and bottles, confirmed it with the manager. It was one of my favorite places to bring in wine with my burger, but no more. read more

Absolutely wonderful food and service. Very home style. The menu offers imaginative combinations such as enchilada and eggs

Very good breakfast, and the owner is really nice! John Wayne was great, and wife loved the corned beef hash.

This is a tiny place, so get here early if you're coming for weekend breakfast like the hubs and I did. The staff is very friendly and attentive, even though the cafe was always full (it's teeny tiny). There was always a line of people waiting near the door and outside the door - - which was distracting, but necessary due to the limited space. Our breakfasts were reasonably priced. The food (only speaking to breakfast) was OK. I had waffles, eggs, and sausage patties. The patties were definitely the star of my plate, as they were well seasoned and not salty. The waffle was warm and not crisp on the outside. My husband got the pork chops and eggs with biscuits. The chops were beautifully thinly cut, but overcooked, so they dried out. The biscuits were pretty, but not light and fluffy as they looked. The biscuits and waffles definitely lacked flavor. We only had breakfast here and I'd certainly pick this place over a chain (i.e. Dennys, etc), but I'd try lunch or dinner next time rather than breakfast. read more

The Gold Rush Cafe - Waffle breakfast - large servings at a bargain price - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This place is walking distance from my house, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! I had pancakes with eggs, sausage, and hashbrowns. My spouse has the chicken friend steak. We both were highly pleased with our food. I actually liked his better. The only thing I'd change is for them to have biscuits and gravy on the menu. They have both biscuits and gravy, so I'm sure they would have served me some if I would have asked! read more

The Gold Rush Cafe - Chicken friend steak and pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place rules. Went for our first time today after receiving a recommendation from a long-time Dallasite. There are all sorts of interesting pieces to look at while you wait for food. The biscuits in particular were killer. I've never had such a crispy and flakey biscuit. Will be going back soon. read more

The best breakfast in Dallas! Quaint place with a belly filling menu to make sure you'll need to work out later! Staf is fantastic only to be topped by great food. This place makes breakfast the way it should be, good hot, filling and with a smile. It isn't a large place, but I've never had to wait. Crowd seems to always be regulars. PLUS... great price. Better than the big places you have to wait in line! read more

The Gold Rush is a true gem in the Dallas Breakfast landscape. The fare is exactly how I would hope good diner food would taste. I typically stick to the breakfast items, but I've tried a few of the lunch plates and have not been disappointed. I highly recommend the waffles, which can be ordered ala carte. The Gold Rush uses real butter, which may seem like a small detail, but to me carries a lot of weight and enhances what are already amazing pancakes and waffles. The eggs, bacon and hash browns are also praiseworthy. The restaurant can get crowded at times, so you may have to wait. There are only about 2 chairs dedicated as a "wait" area, so most often when waiting for a table to open up, you may find yourself waiting (whilst standing) in the entrance way. But, it's definitely worth it, and on my longest waits, I would say they've never exceeded more than 15 minutes. Of course, I have never been during peak breakfast times as I am a notoriously late riser due to my nocturnal nature. Great food though- if you are craving delicious breakfast foods without corners being cut at a reasonable price, this is the go-to place in Lakewood. read more

Large brunch menu, good food and service. 4 stars because it was cramped and tables are sandwiched in

Food was hot and delicious. It really hit the spot. Not the nicest decor, but I didn't go for that. The staff visited with the regulars. Everyone seemed friendly. read more

The Gold Rush Cafe - Chicken fried steak, eggs, and grits. Came with toast for under $10. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The place is small and there was a wait line soon after being seated, the food was quite good and priced reasonable. You'll be pleasantly surprised but expect to wait for a table if you're coming after 9 AM. read more

This place is a literal greasy spoon, with a maze of tables packed into a small strip mall space. Adding to the confusion is the seat yourself situation. My meal (hash browns, biscuits and bacon) were fine: not great, not bad. Same goes for our server. There's a note of whimsy in the Elvis-themed ladies room. Overall, an average breakfast choice. read more

What a staple in the community. Been going here for years now. I was rd there after being away for a couple of years. It was like I was away. The food was still on the money and maybe even better. George and the crew were on point as usual. The place looked just like it always had. Cozy. I recommend. read more