Garden Cafe

Name: Garden Cafe
Address: 5310 Junius St, Dallas, TX, United States, 75214-5311
Telephone: (214) 887-8330
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

185 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Located in the Historic Junius Heights neighborhood of Old East Dallas, Garden Cafe is the perfect escape.
Garden Cafe is one of the most unique restaurants in Dallas. We offer quality local fare with a beautiful patio in the midst of our on-site kitchen garden that provides many of our herbs and vegetables. Ask us about hosting private events, weddings, corporate outings or any other event. We feature local rotating art, artist receptions, book signings, and local musicians.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Thu–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(214) 887-8330
Website
http://Gardencafe.net/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
James Grant

Location
5310 Junius St, Dallas, TX 75214-5311
Neighborhood
Greenville Avenue
Cross street
Munger and Gaston
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Restaurant Week
$49.00 per person
Aug 11 - Aug 20, 2022
North Texas’ largest culinary event and the nation’s second longest running restaurant week campaign, the 25th Anniversary DFW Restaurant Week officially kicks off Aug. 8–14, with most of the restaurants extending dining for additional weeks, through Sept. 4. Many restaurants also offer a head start on dining with DFW Restaurant Week Preview Weekend, Aug. 4-7. Explore a variety of cuisines with premier restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties through an expanded selection of anniversary prix-fixe menu dining options – including new weekend brunch and Signature Experience dinners. Approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal will be donated to NTFB in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area.

Popular dishes

Blistered Shishito Peppers* **$8.00
lime juice, fresh cilantro, queso fresco, crispy shallots
Burrata**$12.00
orange blossom harissa, TX honey, garden herbs
Crispy Cauliflower* **$10.00
parmesan, golden raisins, pecan romesco
Voodoo Grit Fritters$10.00
country ham cheesy grits
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Greens

add a protein: shrimp, 5 pieces (+$12), salmon (+$10), steak (+$12), chicken (+$8), tofu (+$4), fried poached egg (+$5)

The Ivy*$12.00
garden-fresh kale, shaved cabbage, golden raisins, toasted cashews, parmesan, champagne vinaigrette
Mixed Greens House**$12.00
shaved strawberries, toasted pecans, marinated cucumbers, goat cheese, balsamic

Mains

add a protein: shrimp, 5 pieces (+$12), steak (+$12), chicken (+$6), tofu (+$4), fried poached egg (+$4)

Cajun Shrimp & Cheddar Grits$24.00
collard greens
Vegan Alfredo$18.00
zucchini, yellow squash
Gnocchi Popagano***$18.00
blistered plum tomatoes, crispy bacon, brussels sprout leaves, parmesan, white wine
Meat Loaf$18.00
house red sauce, whipped potatoes
Roasted Chicken$24.00
brined + smoked with molasses demi, pickled relish, whipped potatoes
Pecan Smoked Flat Iron Steak$24.00
garlic roasted cauliflower, port wine reduction
Fresh Catch
ask your server about today's market fish selection
- MP
The Chop$26.00
marinated center-cut pork loin, green apple mostarda, hoppin' john
Mediterranean Pearl Couscous*$16.00
plum tomatoes, feta, cucumber, roasted mushrooms
Nana's Chicken & Dumplin's$18.00
dale's mother's original recipe from 1941

Sides

Sautéed Local Mushroom Mix$12.00
Collard Greens$10.00
Whipped Potatoes$10.00
Cheese Grits$10.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$8.00

Sweets

ask about today's featured dessert

Lavender Creme Brulee$8.00
Vegan Chocolate Pudding$8.00

Cocktails

Classic Mimosa$7.00
orange juice, sparkling wine
Peach Bellini$10.00
homemade white peach puree, Belstar Prosecco
Michelada$10.00
homemade vegan bloody mary mix with choice of 903 Cerveza Por Favor beer, Martin House Best Maid Pickle Beer, or Fairweather Tejano Dreams cider (gluten-free) + salt tajin rim
Sangria$10.00
garnacha wine, orange juice, fresh fruit
Double Bogie$14.00
housemade lemonade, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale + garnished with fresh mint
Screw Cider$12.00
fresh ginger, orange juice, Ace Joker Cider + garnished with orange slice
Garden Spritzer$12.00
fresh mint, jalapeño, house-made lemonade, Ellum Ranch Seltzer
Saturday Sun (Non-Alcoholic)$6.00
chamomile tea, lavender, pineapple, lemon

Bar Bites

Spiced Popcorn$6.00
Brown butter, house spices. Free refills
Hummus & Crudite$8.00
Pimiento & Crackers$10.00

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dallas - Fort Worth
Great for Brunch
Dallas - Fort Worth
Contemporary American
Dallas
Great for Brunch
Dallas
Contemporary American

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KarenK
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch and great service!!
DB
DorothyB
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is one of our local standards. It never fails to disappoint.
TW
TraceyW
Dallas
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing!! The food is so good!! The staff is on point!! Thanks for a great experience!!!
AK
AngK
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been here multiple times for brunch, but this was the first time for dinner. It did not disappoint! the gnocchi dish is probably the best gnocchi I've had, and our waiter was great. Will definitely be back as there were many other things on the menu that looked delicious.
MH
MasonH
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional quality and selection of fresh food. Service was “first rate”.
KL
KelseyL
Dallas
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
Food took forever and kinda worth it... we got caught behind a large group even though we ordered before them.
CD
CelestialDukie
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food here is always outstanding! We had blistered shishitos and fritters for appetizers, followed by shrimp and grits and chicken with collards. Cherry pie for dessert topped off a great meal. Outside seating has fans and misters.
RG
RachelG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely meal with great wine pairing. Will be eating here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Ladies lunch and it was great. Most delicious garden fresh green salad and attentive, friendly and super accommodating service. Only negative was lots of fruit flies constantly zipping about.
h
hannahw
Dallas
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always love it here. The food is always perfect
RB
Row4Ben
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This remains a great neighborhood gem! The atmosphere, food, and service were delightful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Friendly welcome. Ate outside where cooling fans made us comfortable in today’s heat. Service was exceptionally good: attentive and efficient. Omelette was generously filled with bacon, cheese, and tomato, exactly as ordered. Only minus was the Parmesan potatoes. I expected them to be crisp, but they were mushy. Nonetheless, a predictably positive experience at a treasured neighborhood restaurant.
FS
FrankS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu, welcoming staff, relaxing ambience, interesting wall photos, the garden is beautiful. Hard to find all those things in one restaurant in any city. I come here as often as I can ... by myself or with family.
MF
MissFoodie4Eva
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious....authentic farm to table experience. Dinner crowd is pretty light....great date night, hang out with girls night and wonderful foodie experience!
R
Robert
Dallas
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood spot, food is fantastic!
DB
DorothyB
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is one of our local faves. Misty is a great server and is one that f the friendliest people there. Try the crab cake Benedict….while it lasts!
D
Diane
Dallas
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great neighborhood experience.
LM
LauraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Can’t wait to go again.
NW
NancyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. It’s a great dining experience.
KW
KimW
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a sweet local owned restaurant. Awesome food and service! Loved walking through the garden where many of the veggies and herbs were grown.
LV
LouV
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelent food and atmosphere. Service was great. Neighborhood inviting and homey. Just a great experience.
LT
LisaT
Dallas
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated Fathers Day - fixed menu but was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fan favorite!
NY
NYNY007
Dallas
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, quiet, lovely brunch.
VA
ValmeA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great. Things have changed at this -place, before you could pick up a table outside, you have to go and order yourself at the counter. Now the service has improved considerably, and the server comes to take the order from the table, and they sit you. And I love that you can now book a table. The food was very good.
DO
DianaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific service and food in a lovely garden setting. We can walk to the restaurant!!
RH
RyanH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The restaurant overall was great but for the price and setting the value just wasn't there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great except the wait. The restaurant was not overflowing, so I don’t know why it took so long to produce simple egg dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff is very nice and she reallly accommodating to what we wanted!! Highly recommended and definitely come back to this restaurant:)
k
klcryan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most delicious food, the BEST outdoor area to eat and wonderful service. We just love this spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I discovered you guys whilst on a walk earlier in the week and thought it would be a cute place to try but didn’t have super high expectations. I’m not quick to add a spot on my “must come back and try everything” list but it might be at the top now. Blown away by everything we eat, almost came back for dinner! A hidden gem that i’m tempted to keep from my friends it’s so dang good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic. Great as always
R
Robert
Dallas
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outdoor space!
RM
RoseyM
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood cafe! Healthy options& good variety! I ate brunch& dinner there in same day since Im visiting!!!! Well worth it! Patio is a grt seating option. But on trivia nt(thurs) if ur not involved in trivia sit inside!!! Yet doable as well! Local friends love this GEM!! Me too🤩
CC
CherylC
Dallas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a hidden gem! First time trying it will definitely be back. From the drinks to pork chops, chicken and desserts and salads it was fantastic!! The garden in the back is adorable.
J
Jannah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was SO yummy! I love the idea of garden to table. The food was delicious and all the staff was amazing and very helpful! Will definitely be back!!! :)
GR
GailR
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice staff and owner. Food good. Wish we lived closer, would be great neighborhood restaurant!
N
Noelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely little place. It can be busy in the morning but while you wait you can take a stroll in the garden. The waiter/waitresses are so nice and prompt and the food is delicious. The coffee isnt bad either, they have a barista and a bar area to sit at if you dont want to wait for a table. 10/10 my favorite place to have breakfast.
n
nikki
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved this spot for brunch!! The food was amazing and reasonably priced. The pancake is a MUST. Sitting outside next to the garden was such a cute vibe! Will 100% be back.
K
Kristi62
Dallas
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent and friendly service. We lived in the neighborhood about 10 years ago and frequented this place. It has changed tremendously, but still a neighborhood gem! Will return soon.

Safety precautions

Screening
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Garden Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

5310 Junius St, Dallas, TX 75214-5311

Additional information

Cross street
Munger and Gaston
Neighborhood
Greenville Avenue
Hours of operation
Brunch Thu–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Executive chef
James Grant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://Gardencafe.net/
Phone number
(214) 887-8330

Garden Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

Restaurant Week

Parmesan Breakfast Potatoes

French Toast

Steak Frites

Start

Blistered Shishito Peppers* **$8.00

Burrata**$12.00

Crispy Cauliflower* **$10.00

Voodoo Grit Fritters$10.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Greens

The Ivy*$12.00

Mixed Greens House**$12.00

Mains

Cajun Shrimp & Cheddar Grits$24.00

Vegan Alfredo$18.00

Gnocchi Popagano***$18.00

Meat Loaf$18.00

Roasted Chicken$24.00

Pecan Smoked Flat Iron Steak$24.00

Fresh Catch

The Chop$26.00

Mediterranean Pearl Couscous*$16.00

Nana's Chicken & Dumplin's$18.00

Sides

Sautéed Local Mushroom Mix$12.00

Collard Greens$10.00

Whipped Potatoes$10.00

Cheese Grits$10.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$8.00

Sweets

Lavender Creme Brulee$8.00

Vegan Chocolate Pudding$8.00

Cocktails

Classic Mimosa$7.00

Peach Bellini$10.00

Michelada$10.00

Sangria$10.00

Double Bogie$14.00

Screw Cider$12.00

Garden Spritzer$12.00

Saturday Sun (Non-Alcoholic)$6.00

Bar Bites

Spiced Popcorn$6.00

Hummus & Crudite$8.00

Pimiento & Crackers$10.00

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