Our Favorite Lunch Spots in Dallas
Please make no mistake about it; having the right place to eat while touring the city of Dallas is of great importance. Choosing what we want to eat can be challenging enough, but adding where we want to eat to the list can make afternoon dining a daunting task. We don’t want to end up with lackluster service or an overpriced menu that doesn’t match the quality of our food. Here is a handy guide to the top restaurants and eateries to stop in for lunch in the Dallas, Texas, area.
Lunch Spots in Dallas
Coming up 1st on the list is a place well known but often overlooked because of its name. We didn’t expect to find prepared lunch items with “food store” as part of the company’s branding.
Jimmy’s Food Store
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Jimmy’s Food Store
4901 Bryan St Dallas TX 75206
(214) 823-6180
Jimmy’s Food Store offers various Italian-style sandwiches ranging from subs to paninis, which they call Paninos. They offer a few traditional-style sandwiches for those who prefer simpler tastes. They have vegetarian-friendly foods and vegan options, but most of the menu caters to Italian and Tuscan cuisine, including the deserts. This eatery is mainly take-out, and the hours for orders are 10 am to 6:30 pm. As with most restaurants, they have new serving guidelines, and they do not offer in-restaurant dining or patio seating at this time due to the pandemic. They are top-rated for their food and service, and they are reasonably priced.
Next on the list at number 2 is Cafe 43, a little cafe specializing in only brunch and lunch.
Cafe 43
George W Bush Presidential Library
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Cafe 43
2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 200-4302
Located at the George W. Bush Presidential Library, this cafe is only open for the hours that would be considered brunch and lunch. Due to the pandemic, they have some restrictions on their hours of operation. Right now, Cafe 43 is only seating by reservations Tuesday – Saturday. Dining here does not require admission to the library or museum. A perfect place to have a small business meeting, and the service is rated top-notch. We enjoyed the artwork, the overall experience as well as the food.
Now, this next place is not just open for lunch, and we highly recommend stopping in for their fantastic food, so it goes on the list as number 3 for the top spots for lunch in Dallas.
Rodeo Goat
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Rodeo Goat
1926 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207,
(214) 741-4628
A bar and restaurant known for the amazing food they serve, we had to stop in to see what all the buzz was. With a claim to the best homemade burgers around and a variety of items on the menu, Rodeo Goat may have become the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) when it comes to bar-style restaurants. Although a little on the pricey side, it is family-friendly, and with a neutral atmosphere and high-quality service, this stop is a winner on our list.
Looking for an excellent Mexican restaurant, the next stop at number 4 on the list will hit the spot. The Velvet Taco is a preferred eatery for quick bites, unique taco creations, and Southwestern and Mexican dishes.
Velvet Taco
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Velvet Taco
3012 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206,
(214) 823-8358
With contemporary dishes from South of the border, we didn’t figure we could go wrong with this restaurant. Vegetarian friendly with vegan options and gluten-free options for the dietary restricted, the menu is full of delicious choices and features over twenty different varieties of the standard taco. Good for brunch, lunch, dinner, and even late-night, there’s bound to be something on the menu to satisfy even the most finicky eaters.
Turning over a new leaf, don’t miss this next spot on our list at number 5, The Maple Leaf Diner. This diner has eat-in hours that are strictly catering to the breakfast, brunch, and lunch crowd.
The Maple Leaf Diner
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The Maple Leaf Diner
12817 Preston Rd #129, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 434-1626
This diner is easily rated one of the best for their friendly service and their delicious food. A variety of dishes and reasonably priced there is something for everyone. With Yelp including them on their list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the US 2021, it’s worth mentioning as one of the Top Lunch Spots in Dallas. Their weekend hours feature all-day dining from 7 am until 9 pm Friday -Sunday, and during the week, for dinners, they can be ordered to go with their pickup-only curbside service offered Mon-Thurs 4 pm -9 pm.
For the health conscientious, the next stop on our list at number 6 will be a bonus. The Unleavened Fresh Kitchen is great for lunches and offers both indoor and outdoor dining.
Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
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Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
1900 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75214,
(214) 828-8700
This eatery has an all-day breakfast option. The wraps and salads made with fresh fruits and vegetables are wholesome and nutritious. A section of the menu is kid-friendly, and there are many add-on options to the main dishes, so a small snack can turn into a hearty meal if need be. Everything on the menu is healthy, so go ahead and chow down. Priced reasonably for the quality and the service, so make sure you don’t overlook this restaurant.
It’s an out-of-this-world experience eating at this next stop on our list at number 7. Invasion is going to change the way you look at fast food.
Invasion
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Invasion
4029 Crutcher St, Dallas, TX 75246,
(214) 272-7312
A close encounter of the food kind, your tastebuds are going to be invaded with tantalizing entrees. With unique names for some familiar and not-so-familiar dishes, you can assemble a space-themed meal of galactic proportions. The food is excellent, the service is commendable, and the atmosphere is upbeat and mainly outside, so consider that during the hotter months. Overall it is a stop well worthy of exploration.
The last stop on our list at number 8 is a California native making its way into Texas. In-N-Out Burger comes in as the fast-food takeaway.
In-N-Out Burger
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In-N-Out
2525 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75235,
(800) 786-1000
Initially established in California, In-N-Out Burger made its way into Texas in 2011. One of Texas’s most popular fast food options without the fast food taste, Dallas now has 18 locations. This location is open for inside dining and drive-thru with a large parking lot to accommodate customers who want the personalized In-N-Out Burger drive-thru experience. With a simplified menu and personalized service, patrons enjoy the food and the unique presentation of their food when parking to eat. Unlike other drive-thru restaurants that hand you a bag with your food in it, In-N-Out Burger provides a partitioned cardboard tray to eat their food on the spot. They also offer a placemat because their burgers can get a little messy at times.
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