Dream Cafe Lakewood

Another breakfast in the books with the family! I Can never thank our regular server Ruben enough for the amazing experience he always gives us! His service is above and beyond always! Thank you and see you again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great brunch! We love coming here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Weekend family groups with small children cause the dining room to be very noisy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and healthy (if you want) menu options. And they’re helping keep us all safe by following expert advice and wearing masks.

Thanks for doing the right thing, and please keep it up. We come often and will keep coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dream is always spot on. Try the Sunset Huevos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered the huevos rancheros and a single pancake on the side. The eggs and the green sauce, tortillas, and fixings on the side were good, but both the black beans and rice were both flavorless.
The popovers look great, and have a flaky, crusty outside with a soft, airy inside. Sadly they too, are almost flavorless. They taste like the basis for a variety of different flavored popovers. I think they're really missing out on this item's potential. How about a cinnamon/sugar one? Maybe a spicy one with some paprika and jalapeno? Bacon and cheddar?
Overall the menu seems dated and very basic. And that's saying something because I'm pretty basic when it comes to breakfast. I usually look for an egg/meat plate with a pancake or two; not to be found here. If memory serves the menu featured four semi-traditional breakfast plates, then four or five of the fashionable benedicts (pass), then a couple more with biscuits and such I think? The pancake itself has some kind of cheese in it, but it wasn't that great. I've made better Bisquick pancakes on Christmas morning.
The location is great, parking is good if a little cramped, but so is everything else in the area. Atmosphere is good, especially the tables by the window. They remind me of the view in an old Kip's Big Boy or Denny's. There's always young families present and some dogs on the patio to smile at.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

I’ve heard of this place through several friends since I moved to Dallas 2 years ago. I finally made my way in on the way to the arboretum. I got chicken and waffles. My waffle batter had some sort of metal staple in it. The waitress was slow to check on us. I asked for my food to be remade. Took a while. I was honestly left unimpressed especially after I heard so much hype about it.

The outdoor patio is overrun with birds. I’m sure there is something they can do about it. The birds literally come and stand on your table or chairs.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

I've been many times and it's always a very pleasant experience and the food is awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was beautiful. Crystal was a phenomenal server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My server was pretty fast, but when i asked for napkins instead of given me napkins she touched the one my silverware was wrapped in as if to say there you go and did not feel like getting more.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I eat breakfast at the Dream Cafe almost everyday. The food is great, the service is amazing and the community is strong. The thought of them being kicked out of the Hillside Village is unsettling. This restaurant is our version of CHEERS. Many regulars daily at breakfast, daily regulars in the evening, always welcome, always great! PLEASE support these people as we have for so many years!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My first time here and i was very disappointed food was very mid tasting and took extremely long to get my food out i was ready to leave this place i recommend going to a broken egg cafe this place aint it

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

While in East Dallas, I was feeling a bit peckish and that is when I came across the Dream Cafe. The atmosphere is swanky, with turquoise booths and its own bar, it is more upscale than my usual breakfast spot. I ordered the Farmer's omelet with orange juice and when the server brought my juice, I noticed it was a large($5) so I asked him to bring me a small OJ($3). He said he would only charge for the small one and let me keep the large juice. That is the way to impress me when I should've been specific with my order from the beginning. Dream cafe offers al fresco dining, but I opted for the cool tropical decor inside on this warm August morning. The omelet was huge and tasty with caramelized onions, bell pepper and sausage. The biscuit was equally large, about the size of a baseball served with whipped butter. The hash browns were crispy and crunchy, not too greasy. There was a mild sticker shock when the bill came; all this good stuff comes at a premium. Dream Cafe won't replace my regular greasy spoon, but if I ever get a date for breakfast, I'll take her here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ruben and Julia are the best!! I’ve lived in the Lakewood area for a long time. I highly recommend Dream Cafe in every way. You will love the staff, atmosphere, and the food. Check it out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Several good breakfast and lunch options, service is always good and wait times for a table tend to be under 15 minutes even on busy weekend days. Indoor and outdoor seating available and good for groups of all sizes from large families to a table for two.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5