Review

When it comes to breakfast establishments, let’s face it, there’s not a whole lot of menu variety. More often than not, it’s the usual suspects… eggs any style, benedicts, omelets, French Toast, waffles, and pancakes. Throw in some fruit and an occasional avocado toast and you’ve got yourself a typical breakfast menu. Well, Northlake Cafe is different. Yes, the common items are on the menu but also are other options such as crepes, breakfast burritos/tacos/enchiladas, Migas, Huevos Rancheros, and healthy options such as parfaits and various grain bowls. Since no eatery can survive on breakfast alone, lunch options like burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, and salads are also available.

But perhaps the best thing on their menu isn’t necessarily something you’d want to eat. But your dog would. Yes, it’s a pup menu. How cool is that! Northlake Cafe offers grilled chicken and hamburger with brown rice and veggies for your furry pal as well as water and “pupwhip” for dessert. Unlike most ‘dog-friendly’ restaurants, they don’t just make simple accommodations for your dog, they go out of their way to encourage you to bring your dog to dine with you. Due to Texas state law, dining with your furry pal is limited to outdoor areas only but Northlake Cafe has a very nice covered outdoor patio area for both humans and their furry friends to dine together.

Now the food. Each table is provided a bottle of Kangen water, which we thought was nice. We ordered the French toast, western omelet, and turkey club. The service was prompt, and the food was served at the right temperature. Kris stated that the omelet was fluffy, tasty, and served correctly since she asked to omit the cheese. My club was very good as well. It’s a triple decker stacked with smoked turkey and bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on sour dough (which I substituted for the standard white toast). The slight smokey flavor of the turkey and thick bacon really stood out. Unlike many clubs from other establishments, the bread did not consume the rest of the ingredients. Regarding the French toast, it too was very tasty. It was fairly thick with a slight crispy outer layer, moist inside with a decent cinnamon flavor. My only complaint, if you want to call it that, is that real maple syrup isn’t available, only table syrup which is really maple flavored corn syrup. I did suggest to the owner, however, that they offer real maple syrup for an upcharge. Buy a bottle and throw it in the fridge in the event someone asks. We’ll see if she takes my advice.

Of all the breakfast/lunch places in the DFW Metroplex, Northlake Cafe is definitely worth the visit.

Oh, and remember to bring your furry pal!

Notables:

• Noise dB = 70 (70 to 75 = comfortable, >75 = noisy)
• Dog friendly
• Tableside checkout
• Pup Menu
• Outdoor patio
• Owners very engaged, “Works the room”