What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Maple Leaf Diner
Review
About
Features
CUISINES
Diner, Canadian
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Discover
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Parking Available
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Does this restaurant have parking?
Order delivery
Save this restaurant
Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 7:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contribute
4.5
335 reviews
Excellent
220
Good
81
Average
23
Poor
5
Terrible
6
mshbnyehud
Dallas1167 contributions
Nov 2024 • solo
Belated visit to this wonderful breakfast spot near LBJ Fwy and Preston in North Dallas. Greeted and seated immediately into this appealing dining room, and offered a beverage choice which was promptly delivered by my server Shirsten. Coffee is pretty tasty!
I ordered two eggs with link sausage, which comes with home fries and a choice of bread/biscuit. All was delivered very promptly, griddle hot directly from the kitchen. Eggs were perfectly cooked over easy. Everything was tasty except the home fries were definitely too salty. I would stay away from them next time.
Pricing is fair. I'm looking forward to returning since it is so close to where I live.
Written November 13, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ghost
729 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
On the whole, lunch at the Maple Leaf Dinner was a nice experience. The staff was prompt and friendly and the 10 year old in our group was pleased with the attention that was paid to him.
The portions are huge. I had one of the poutine dishes and I could only eat half of it before I ran out of appetite.
Written December 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Soraya V
11 contributions
Nov 2022 • solo
The Maple Leaf Diner
Most definitely worth the time and money. I drive 30+ minutes to eat here and NEVER regret it! Whether you are getting a small pastries and coffee or a steak and waffles here they do everything extravagant. I’ve been here a few times, and they never disappoint, if you come during the weekend and expect to wait 30 to 40 minutes to get seated once seated the food does come out in a timely manner. If you come during the week, it is a pretty fast seating. definitely have five star service food and environment. I wouldn’t recommend to anybody visiting the DFW or just trying to check out a new place, you will get wonderful food and a great experience.
Written November 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Scott N
Lubbock9 contributions
May 2022 • family
The food was OK to good. My Canadian wife and I went for breakfast. They provided too much food for too much money. My problem that will most likely prevent me from returning involved syrup. My breakfast came out with a small container of syrup. I asked if it was maple syrup. The server told me no, there was a surcharge for maple syrup. I have eaten breakfast in many Canadian restaurants from Montreal, QC to Victoria, BC. Always had maple syrup with my pancakes or waffles. This place is a wannabe Canadian diner that falls very short if it cannot serve maple syrup with pancakes!
Written June 24, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Michael U
Las Vegas49348 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Although Maple Leaf Diner’s raison d'etre is reportedly ownership’s craving for Canuck Cuisine a look at the menu suggests no shortage of concessions, nearly 2/3 of the options leaning into non-descript origins such as Burgers, Benedicts and piles seemingly intended for Man v. Food.
The brainchild of Michael Delaurier and his Ontario native wife Debra Maple Leaf Diner opens at 7:00am daily, items proudly promoted as featured by Food Network or Paula Dean a focal point and entirely self-indulgent such as “Chicken, Bacon & Waffles” needlessly topped with Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Cream Puffs on toothpicks.
Home to enormous portions and fair prices that help explain the spot’s popularity, though American Bacon, Chicken Strips no better than the grocer’s freezer and fake Maple Syrup are all a disgrace to Canada, Poutine fares better in its tradition form with thick-cut Fries, squeaky Curds and uncomplicated Gravy.
The sort of place where one might be called "sweet pea,” "hun,” "darlin’" and "doll" in less than 30 minutes Desserts hail from Pastry cases at the front, a “stuffed” Chocolate Chunk Walnut Brownie Cookie dry, dull and unnecessary while Nanaimo Bars and Butter Tarts are authentic and delicious.
Written May 2, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
James Parker M
Anna671 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
First let me say that there should be a law that all restaurants everywhere should be as good as The Maple Leaf Diner. The breakfast menu is diverse to the point my wife and I having a difficult time deciding what to order. Oh and the prices are quite reasonable for the quality. and quantity. The service from top to bottom was great. My wife had pancakes while I had scrambled eggs and latkes with sour cream, rye toast, and fresh fruit. Both of our breakfasts were excellent in every way - period. A nice surprize was the apple butter for the toast.
Written April 25, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kamrin C
Albuquerque43 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
We stopped in almost right after it opened after traveling 10 hours. The bathrooms were clean. The decor was charming. The service was great. But it cost us $75+tip for a family of 5 to get breakfast. We did get one of their signature dishes (pictured) but it still wasn’t justifying the price for us, personally.
Written March 1, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
David A
Jacksonville113 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Sitting in the hotel waiting to depart for breakfast, I do a quick search on my phone for "Best Place for Breakfast". After reading reviews on a few places, this one stuck out. My wife and I showed up around 1100 on a Friday. I was thinking we would have no wait this time of day during the week. I was wrong. We were told it would be 30 minutes, however, we only had to wait about 15. Very pleasant Host, Very Nice Server and the food was Great. Come Hungry because the servings are not small. And it is not just the quantity, It is Quality as well. You can see from the pics that I had the Chicken and Waffles and My wife had the Eggs Benedict. They taste as good as they look. They kept everything on the side, which allowed me to set it up like I wanted. Everything was great, from the sausage down to the gravy. y wife really liked the Eggs Benedict saying they did a perfect jog preparing the eggs and the sauce was wonderful. Dallas is a big place, but this place is worth the find.
Written May 2, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Roberts69
Northampton18895 contributions
Feb 2023 • solo
When in Dallas for a morning business meeting I visited the 'Maple Leaf Diner' for a good diner breakfast. It did not disappoint as the ambience was good, the service was fast and the food was to a very high standard. I had the Irish Corned Beef Skillet with 2 poached eggs ($16.49) and a Coffee ($3.25) and the skillet was superb. It was a good portion size and the ingredients were all top quality... Very tasty. I would certainly recommend anyone to have breakfast at Maple Leaf Diner when in Dallas Texas.
Written March 19, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
shchristy
Ridgeland260 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
I've read other reviews and they are all raving about how good this place is and they are NOT wrong! Yes, there is usually a short wait but well worth it. We had a breakfast omelet fixed the way we wanted it. It was served with some of the BEST pan fried potatoes I've ever had. The Butter Tart was divine and my husband loved the Cream Cheese filled Blueberry Scone. A bit of Canada come down to the Canadian River1!
Written October 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bob H
Dallas307 contributions
Oct 2023 • business
I’ve been here several times, and would not go back. Food is nothing special and way overpriced. Staff has no clue how to treat customers took a long time to get waited on and get served. Not what Texas diners are. Much better places to go with better food and cheaper prices.
Written October 30, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jamal H
Waco80 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
I came here for breakfast based upon high ratings and its proximity to my hotel. If you don't make reservations it's around a 20 minute wait for breakfast service, but this may depend on the day and meal time.
Our waiter, though I didn't catch his name, was amazingly enthusiastic and helpful. He was very responsive to our needs and came around regularly for refills and was overall a very charismatic and charming personality.
My group ordered the French Toast trio, country style breakfast, and eggs and sausage with home fries. The eggs were cooked to order and flavourful even without much salt. The bacon was very good: firm but not hard with an excellent smokey flavour. The sausage links and patties were seasoned to perfection. The home fries I felt weren't fried long enough but they were still great. Both the pancakes and the French Toast were fluffy and wonderfully made.
Definitely did not disappoint and is one of the prime choices for breakfast in the area.
Written June 19, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kevin B
Denver847 contributions
Feb 2025 • solo
I feel like the food is mostly a gimmick. Huge and over the top but the base flavor is not great. The pizza burger could not be eaten normally. Giant slice of fried cheese but really lacking on the supposed Bolognese sauce. The bun was fantastic though. Seemed like a Kaiser roll. I don’t think I am a fan of poutine either. The deserts were great though. First cream puff I truly enjoyed wished I ordered more than one.
Written February 8, 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
terridp
Dallas4 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
Loved it! We were greeted cheerfully and taken to our table with a smile. Sharon took care of us and she was an excellent server. She was friendly, checked in several times and was amazing. Restaurant was spotless. We had breakfast. The food was very good, quality was good, served hot, portions so large we discussed splitting next time. You can't go wrong.
Written January 1, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sandor K
Dallas16 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
This place is really great from cost as well as portion size. Always be careful as to what you order and ask your server how large a certain meal is as it is most likely well beyond what you can eat at one sitting. The food is good and very tasty. The menu has a large variety of items that will allow every person in your party to choose to satisfy their individual pallet. The cost is definately not expensive. The place is well liked and there is always a line forming at the door and people waiting on Saturday mornings. Overall it is a good place to eat good food. I highly recomend it for all.
Written February 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-15 of 328
Related Stories
Best moderately priced restaurants
See all
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing