Whether fueling up before kickoff or winding down after the game, Dallas has plenty of breakfast, coffee and brunch spots near the Cotton Bowl. With options for everyone, here are six places to try during Red River Rivalry weekend.
Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters
Coffee lovers can start their day at Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters, a nationally recognized coffee lab offering everything from a standard double shot of espresso starting at $4 to creative options like the Salted Maple Oat Nitro for $7.25.
If coffee isn’t your thing, Noble Coyote also serves teas, matcha, Italian soda and hot chocolate.
Noble Coyote’s mission is to connect with customers, provide educational opportunities and push the boundaries of coffee preparation.
Noble Coyote is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 819 Exposition Ave.
Killer Joe
About a mile from the Cotton Bowl, Killer Joe Neighborhood Cafe fuses New York style and southern Texas flavor — a nod to its two owners from New York.
The cafe interior has pale-wood furniture, a cement floor and large windows that create a bright atmosphere.
Grab a pistachio caramel matcha latte or an orange creamsicle latte, and pair it with something as simple as a ham and cheese croissant or a steak and eggs breakfast. Killer Joe’s also offers lunch paninis, burgers and sandwiches.
The cafe offers online ordering and is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 108 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Suite 100.
Cafe Brazil
Need a late-night bite? Cafe Brazil is open 24 hours Wednesday through Sunday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.
The award-winning menu — nominated for best breakfast, late-night restaurant and more — includes breakfast platters, omelets, crepes, quesadillas, sandwiches and more. For a caffeine boost, try the bottomless coffee, a smoothie or one of their many latte flavors.
Located about two miles from the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Cafe Brazil sits in the heart of Deep Ellum — a historic arts and entertainment district known for its mix of local businesses and residential spaces. Find the cafe at 2815 Elm St.
Original Market Diner
Built in 1954, the Original Market Diner combines vintage charm with comfort food. The building housed 77 Hamburgers and Jim's Sandwich Palace before finding success as the Original Market Diner in 1989.
The “Express for Less” menu features breakfast and lunch dishes under $11 Monday through Friday. Regular offerings include Belgian waffles, omelets, oatmeal, burgers and a variety of sides.
The diner is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 4434 Harry Hines Blvd.
Ruthie’s Cafe
Every meal at Ruthie’s Cafe creates an impact in the community by supporting St. Philip’s School and Community Center. Ruthie’s serves breakfast all day, along with sandwiches on grilled sourdough bread, wraps, bowls and a kids menu.
Coffee drinkers can enjoy blends made from Tre Stelle Colombian Single Origin beans.
The cafe is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1632 Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 100.
Maple Leaf Diner
Bringing a taste of Canada to Texas, Maple Leaf Diner is known for its hearty comfort dishes including poutine, peameal bacon, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars and more.
Featured on Food Network's “Incredible Edible America” and Travel Channel's “Food Paradise,” owner Michael Delaurier — a Windsor, Ontario, native — brings his favorite Canadian foods to Dallas.
In the spirit of the State Fair of Texas, the diner offers limited time items through October 19th, including Buffalo Fried Cheese Curd Five Cheese Grill Cheese on Texas Toast, dill-lemonade, cotton candy mimosas, a carnival burger and fried oreos.
Maple Leaf Diner is open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 12817 Preston Road.
This story was edited by Madisson Cameron. Ryan Little, Hannah Lambert and Avery Avery copy edited this story.
