Would go again - Maple leaf diner is a very unique restaurant in Dallas. They are a Canadian style cuisine that seems to have many other traditional Canadian foods. I visited here with my mother while she was in town, and we ordered the onion rings, Southern poutine, and English pot roast that was on a TV show. I have no negative reviews on any of these food items because every single dish was absolutely amazing and delicious. If youre looking for a place that is unique and different from the average everyday dishes, you want to eat at Maple leaf diner.The interior is very clean and has an excellent vibe for either a casual or a nicer eating out. They have ample space except possibly in the morning where our waiter shared that there was a 3-hour wait...given the types of dishes they sell especially their breakfast, it is not surprising that this place gets very busy. As this place is in a plaza, there is ample parking.Although I am now moving to Los Angeles, if I get a chance, I will definitely visit Maple leaf diner whenever I am back in town.
Pure heavenly delight is how I describe the dish I just ate.I ordered the chicken, bacon and waffles and this towering glory was brought to the table. Light, fluffy Belgium waffles topped with crispy chicken and bacon and two sweet cream puffs. Those cream puffs were pure perfection. The bacon cooked beautifully. The waffles crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.Serve was wonderful. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. He made sure we were never without drink and always had exactly what we needed.I would definitely say if you havent been here you are missing out!
ONE OF MY FAV BREAKFAST SPOTS in DallasI always get the chicken and waffles. Chicken was tender but crispy & not too salty. Waffles we’re great with the strawberries & all topped with bacon and cream puffs! Soo good.Would def recommend this placeWait does get long on weekends but well worth it, staff is great and are always checking on you.
I can’t say enough about this place!!! The food was absolutely exceptional. The service was fantastic. The food was absolutely exceptional. The look and feel of the diner was amazing. And most importantly the food was absolutely exceptional! The wait times on the weekend can get pretty crazy, so make sure and get on their website and get your name on the list before you head over there. It’s worth the drive and the wait and everything else. Seriously some of the best breakfast food I’ve ever had!!
Very busy! I recommend calling ahead. We were seated promptly as a table of 5. Service was good, we had everything we needed. I wasn’t a big fan of the pancakes, but the scratch made biscuits were amazing. Portions were more than enough. The cream puffs are delicious, and the bacon was perfectly crisp. Would dine here again.
Overall 5/5: Great breakfast spot! Canadian-themed diner, just be sure to visit with an empty stomach.Food 5/5: The portions were extremely large for the amount we paid. Great deal. I ate the Canadian Eggs Benedict; perfect execution. My friends had the chicken fried chicken and the chicken and waffles. Both looked great and super filling. The side potatoes were sooo good. The seasoning on them was great and they were perfectly sized.Drinks 5/5: We all got mimosas, a large was $8. Awesome! Cant go wrong with a mimosa. They were strong but still tasted great.Service 5/5: Our server was attentive and friendly. She was patient and knowledgeable when it came to the menu. Especially because the two of us were from out of town.Will definitely return if Im ever back in town.Thank you, Maple Leaf Diner!
Portion sizes here were great; agreeable for the price. I really enjoyed the novelty of eating poutine in Dallas. Our server was very nice and attentive to our needs. Although the wait to get in was quite long, our food came out reasonably quickly for a party of four.
I am glad I put this place on my itinerary. The food was full of flavor. Aaron my waiter was magnificent even in a busy atmosphere. I ate all my food everything you see in the picture Ive been dealing with stomach issues and and this food went down easy. If youre in Dallas try this place you will not be disappointed.
A great place to dine in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner- a real American Classic! The portions are outrageous, the price is low, the taste is great! We ordered Chicken, Bacon and Waffles and Flag Ship Chicken Sandwich specials. The waffles are light, the bacon is crisp; mozzarella sticks are hot and creamy (making the flag on the ship of a sandwich). The service is awesome, fast, and clean. Would definitely be coming back! Also, any piece of pie is great, but we finished with an Almond Joy pie.Editing the review: We are going back to this place for the pies! I tried them all and for now Almond Joy is still my favorite! It says a lot about their tasty food if I am specifically going there for the pies!
Excellent waitress! Good food, reasonable prices. Only downside for me was the seating area(s) are rather noisy... but they did have a couple tables out of doors.
Great Canadian diner. We stopped in for dinner. Ive been craving Poutine for quite some time now and was glad to find this place near me. Was glad to see Pierogies on the menu and happy to know that breakfast is served all day. I ordered the stuffed cabbage which was very flavorful. My hubby ordered the chopped steak with mashed potatoes. The portions are very ample so either bring your appetite, bring someone to share or prepare for take home left overs. The baked goods and pies looked delicious that we had to bring home some Coconut Creme & Spanish Apple crumble. Service was EXCELLENT all the way around from May and the rest of the staff. Pricing was fair and the diner was very clean. Keeping COVID cleanliness was important to us. Overall, great experience for me and hubby. Great variety and selection in menu. Will definitely be returning. I recommend you check them out.
My family and I decided to do a quick road trip to Dallas and ran across this gem. We waited almost 2 hours to be seated but enjoyed walking around and checking out the stores in the area. You should probably download Yelp and get on their waitlist prior to arriving. My mom and aunt had the chicken and waffle with bacon while I tried their country sausage waffle. My sausage was out of this world! It came with side gravy, strawberry, whipped cream and syrup. You basically had the ability to dress every bite differently. The offer different adult beverages to pair with your food but since I was driving the coffee was a great choice. They also have a selection of pies and stuffed cookies but I was sooooo full to try it. It’s definitely in my to try list the next time I am in town.
Awesome food and great service!We came in for brunch and loved this place! Everything is super fresh! The place was extremely busy, but our food still came out very quickly. I love that you can get on the waitlist from home - you can do that on Yelp. But make sure you check out the wait time before you drive there - sometimes the wait is more than an hour!We will be back for sure!
Absolutely LOVE coming here!!!!! The staff is so friendly, and courteous. The food is sooo delicious!! Everything on the menu is a must try! I got the fish and chips this time, and it did not disappoint! They do have peak times so there might be a wait. I would recommend coming during a weekday. Its definitely worth the wait tho. 😉
Absolutely loved this place. Left there not feeling like I want more to eat, absolutely full. I really loved how they had variations of poutine, but getting the classic will do. They have so many different foods that have been mentioned on food shows. You can literally come here for a week and get something that has been featured. They do a bang up job on the desserts as well. Definitely come here with an appetite, youll be surprised how big of portions. Only suggestion would to be get more on the drink menu.
Hands down the best diner food Ive ever had. The service is stellar, staff amazing, and the food is incredible. Get the Flagship Chicken Sandwich. Get the coconut creme pie! Get the chicken fried chicken. Get the poutine! Get all of it!
It’s big on portion I’ll give you that. But this place probably is only good for waffles. First time here and got the pot roast poutine… once it came out it looked like I just ordered fries and gravy… where’s the pot roast? I didn’t even touch the food.. I wanted to finish it because I’m wasting food but the thought of it looking like dog food made me lost my appetite. Tried the kids chicken fried steak… unseasoned. Where’s the flavor, the pop? We were sitting in the back area. I express my concern to the waitress and told her I didn’t like it and barely even touched it… was so disappointed especially after having had said that waitress didn’t bother asking me if there was anything wrong with it or how was it… I wouldn’t come back or personally recommend this place to anyone
First time here and went with a Canadian. It was crowded, not a huge place so we did reserved a place in line on Yelp. Said it would take 56-83 minutes for a table and this was at 3 on on a Sunday. We ended up getting a table a little quicker outside. I had chicken fried steak with poutine and friend had fish and chips. Large portions! It was good but I probably wouldnt get poutine again but glad I tried it. Next time I think Ill try chicken and waffles. Fish and chips were good. We had a butter tart for dessert.
This visit was my first at this restaurant. There was about a 30 minute wait, but I feel it was worth it. I went for a birthday brunch with some friends and we had a great time, The food was good as well as the service! Our waitresss name was Jessica and she was very attentive to our table (party of 5) and extremely pleasant. I would definitely recommend visiting here and will be back to introduce my hubby to this restaurant next :)
Maple Leaf Diner, what an incredible surprise lunner (lunch/dinner lol)! Food was absolutely delicious! Portions were unbelievable! Went with the corned beef hash poutine (corn beef hash on french fries with cheese curds and white gravy), chicken bacon waffles (as featured in Paula Deen magazine includes 3 fried chicken breast tenders with bacon served on Belgian waffles with strawberries, whipped cream and two cream puffs to top it off), & a Cesar Bloody Mary! We took home to go boxes lol! Great little Canadian place in Dallas, if you get the chance to go, you SHOULD!!!
Had always heard about the place but just never got there. We finally made the leap when we had family from out of town. Couldnt be happier. Everyone enjoyed their meal. You could tell the restaurant was run very well. All staff was very attentive. Cant wait to go back. They definitely lived up to their high rating. Also, restaurant seemed very clean. Much pride here.
We came here over the weekend and had a great experience! We tried to come over Labor Day Weekend but the wait was over an hour! We signed up to be on the waitlist on Yelp, so we didnt need to get there until we were close to the top of the list. We were seated promptly after arriving. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. I ordered the French toast with strawberries and really enjoyed that. I was only able to eat half of what they gave me. My husband ordered the Chicken, Bacon & Waffles. It is a tower of food! My husband loved it! Great value for the price. It is so close to us too, it will definitely be our regular breakfast place.Update: This restaurant is still our go to breakfast place. If we dont get here early enough to avoid the long wait, we will order take out. Weve tried other breakfast places, but none are as good and are so fairly priced as Maple Leaf. I finally tried their apple pie that tempts me every time we come and it did not disappoint. Everything I have tried on their menu is delicious!
First of all the service here is great. Haven’t experienced service this good in a while so had to point that out. For food I got the chicken and waffles (subbed out the bacon for Turkey sausage) and got a side classic poutine. The poutine was alright. The chicken and waffles were better but the chicken was a tad too salty for me. The waffle was pretty good and if I came back I’d definitely get that. Overall good experience. No complaints!
Came here after Easter service to enjoy some great food and conversation. I immediately spotted someone eating a beautiful plate of chicken and waffles and I was sold. I ended up receiving this delicious tower and it was amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and the service was impeccable. I will be returning to try some more great food!
We stopped here for breakfast and we were starving. The menu is quite extensive and the prices are good for the amount of food you get. I had the country eggs Benedict with a biscuit and sausage patty topped with scrambled eggs and a side of home fries. It was good despite the facts that the scrambled eggs were a little over cooked. The potatoes had good flavor, but they could have been a touch crispier. I also split a half of an order of waffles, they were good, they could have been a little crispier in the outside, but they also had a good flavor. All in all, I’d visit again and try another dish, it’s a nice local diner with big portions and good prices.
Omg! It is delicious! The jelly there is amazing! I could eat it alone! French toast, biscuits and pancakes are great! Thick cut bacon! Seriously Everything was delicious!Lol thats my review 🤣
This place was a first time go and most definitely will not be the last. I mean the customer service from when you entering the building is amazing. The food presentation is beautiful. Prices is affordable. 5 stars across the board!!!
Love everything Ive tried here, especially the chicken fried steak. They also have a great Irish coffee that isnt on the menu.
WOW! I just left this place for my early birthday lunch and my my my!!! Never had it before but my entire family was happy and satisfied! Our server’s name was May and she was absolutely amazing! She remembered the little things that we asked for like extra whip cream with our waffles and side gravy for my niece’s chicken strips! We had a party of 12 and they managed to get us all seated together even though at first they said it wasn’t guaranteed. We waited only about 20 minutes for our food even though we had a big party! Everything came out together and that just added a cherry on top! Everyone was nice and friendly and we couldn’t believe it! My mom said she’s going to come spend the night at my place just so she can eat here LOL! Job well done Maple Leaf! We will be back SOON!
Went 2 days in a row. First for dinner, the English Pot Roast in a Bonnet is fabulous and filling, and then back for brunch the next day. 5he Diner Omelet is a pick 4 ingredients (I added a 5th for a $1). House made English muffins and jam included along with fried potatoes. Yummy all around. Next trip to town a must stop.
Aaron is a excellent server. Thank you for taking care of me. Chocolate cream pie was awesome.
The first time we went to this place we didn’t get to eat because the wait was like a hundred and something minutes long lol, but this time I was prepared and put us on the waitlist! We went on a Sunday morning and everything went smoothly. I was given the wrong omelet but they were so nice and apologetic about it so it wasn’t even a big deal to me. Food is yummy and service is great! We’ll be back! You better get on that waitlist if you plan on going lol
Fun place, great food....So excited to get genuine Canadian bacon!Friendly, competent people work here. The restaurant was quite busy, but we were served our breakfast quickly. Highest recommended possible......
As a Canadian living in the USA, I have to eat there when I come to Dallas. For me, it is a nostalgic experience where I can get poutines, butter tarts and Nanaimo bars that I cant find anywhere else in the USA. Both the Canadian and American dishes are very good. On the weekends, they are very busy. They have been featured on the Food Network(I actually saw that episode). I highly recommend this place.
Weve been wanting to try chicken and waffles for a while and we heard this place was great, so, Im pleased to say Im beyond delighted!.We registered on the wait list (yelp) as we got there, five minutes later we got a notification, our table was ready.As we entered, we were greeted and seated, the place has a pleasant ambiance and looks clean, also tables are spaced(following COVID guidelines).Once in our table, server helped us right away, we ordered drinks and as appetizer we ordered the southern poutine, it was delicious, perfect combination of fries, chicken, cheese and gravy. Then we ordered the country sausage waffle and the steak waffle, they were delicious!, steak waffle was huge! Kids ordered chicken strips and fries and they really enjoyed it.Server was always very attentive and never left our glasses empty, always checking on us. The best part?, after all the food we had, I was expecting a bill over $80 and it was roughly $60! Overall, great service, delicious food and good prices. Definitely well be back.
Consistently excellent food and customer service. Corned beef hash and perogies are family favorites. We have become semi-regulars here and are never disappointed. They go above and beyond to take care of you.Ex. We were sat on a recent visit and in the hand-off our waiter didnt know we were there and had stepped out. We waited about 10 minutes before someone came by to take our order. When they realized what happened the manager came over to apologize and they proactively comped our lattes and one of the entrees. it wasnt necessary, but a gesture we appreciated.
Let me say, I had really high expectations based on the reviews left for this place, and I hate to be that person but this place was not it. I searched high and low for places in Dallas that had THE best pancakes, and this diner showed up on multiple list. Reserving a table via the online portal was great; I actually did it while at home and over the course of my hour drive from Fort Worth the table was ready once we got there. The people are friendly and they have a great set up to ensure people are spaced apart due to covid. I really loved that. Took a while to get our food, and man they could have kept it. The pancakes I got were so hard, like I could crack the top layer with my nail. My husband got a omelet and potatoes and he was not please. The potatoes were fried really hard, and they were thin. We didn’t finish our food, which never happens! Honestly I would have preferred going to ihop. I really wanted to like this place because the ratings were so high but yeah.
My breakfast of potato latkes and eggs was delicious! Cant wait to try their other dishes.
I had been craving a pastrami sandwich. Not just any pastrami, but the kind that is stacked fat. Flavorful. A Ruben! Ordered the Ruben on Texas toast (I dont like caraway flavor of most rye bread). It was awesome! We tried a half order of putine. Our first time trying it. In my book it was OK. I dont think there was anything wrong with how they made it, just not sure how much I like gravy on fries. Closed it out with a piece of apple crumble pie. Dang good. I should have taken the waitresses recommendation and got a scoop of ice cream with it. The pie came out hot.My daughter and I split the meal and it was plenty of food for us both. Cant wait to go back!
I went to breakfast with my neice and decided to try Maple Leaf. The wait was about 40 minutes on a Sat morning. Staff was nice and service was quick. Portion sizes are large and lots of good breakfast choices. I had the pumpkin pancakes, biscuit, bacon, sausage and eggs. Pancakes are huge. Definately easy to share a meal or have lots of leftovers. Enjoyable experience.
Very unexpected. This place is really good. Good service and the food was amazing. Not expensive at all. Weve been to other diners that are more expensive and nowhere near that good. Highly recommend the Corned beef breakfast. Portions are pretty big, too.
I tried this place out for breakfast while recently visiting Dallas. The food was delicious and the service was great! Be prepared to wait. Our wait was an hour, but they text message you when your table is ready. You can also watch the waiting list in real time which allows you to do something else meanwhile. I ordered the Fried Steak and eggs with bacon and country sausage. It was great. Ill definitely be back on my next trip to Dallas.
It is best to go online & put you & your party on the wait list, because there will be a wait & you will be notified when your name is topping the list. This restaurant serves up Canadian style dishes along with classic dishes as well. I ordered the Country fried steak poutine with brown gravy & it was amazing! Comfort food at its finest. The portions are big & you will definitely need a to go box. My daughter ordered the steak waffle. Very savory & both dishes was so delicious!
Came here with my best friend a few weeks ago and I loved it! The staff was friendly and the food was amazing and savory! I had the chicken and waffles and the waffles were so warm and soft while the chicken was crispy and tasty! Hoping to come back soon with my family!!
Its hard to get a seat here, and theres a real reason for that. Top 3 best breakfast restaurants Ive ever been to. I hope I can get back in.
This was a very clean, friendly place with excellent food. We had a verity of menu items to include the chefs breakfast, the Greek omelette, and the of course the waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. All were delicious and very well portioned. Chris was our server and he was awesome- very friendly, attentive and helpful!!!! Would definitely come here again when we are in town!!
This diner is absolutely amazing and superbly outrageous (in the best way possible)! Big portions and really tasty food. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Everything is literally awesome! Come try this place!!
Great customer service and the food was delicious. I had the French toast, eggs and a side of fries chicken. The fresh strawberries on the side and little cream puff really made the French toast. The breading on the chicken was ok, chicken was juicy and eggs were just ok.
First visit to restaurant. Food was pretty tasty. The chicken fried chicken was tender and the gravy was good. The pumpkin pancakes were delicious. The chicken sandwich was pretty big but not seasoned as much as my coworker expected. However she likes very spiced foods. Our server was textbook polite but not very friendly. Not much personality or energy while interacting with us. I enjoyed the poutine. Id try again but as a pickup order.
Never disappoints, this is my favorite breakfast spot. Their poutine & pie is pretty good.
Added another staple to our local favorites. This place had a ton of positive reviews and we had to check it out. If you’ve ever found yourself in the car with your spouse and couldn’t decide where to go, this is the place you want to end up.The chicken and waffles are so good. The chicken is very delicious. Home made batter and super moist chicken. Sausage of very hot and delicious. The waffle reminds me of an old school malted waffle not too dry and very soft French toast almost a king Hawaiian taste. The coffee is very strong and good taste.Cream puffs. Get some cream puffs and coffee and wait for your table in the car ;)We love this place!!
Very clean place and waiters are awesome they took a little long to take my order but after we ask them to take our order the manager came too us and personally assist us very nice people I’m very satisfied with the service they do care about customers
Maple Leaf is definitely my favorite diner in Dallas. The portion sizes, quality and variety of dishes make it a must stop if youre in the area.In a city whose brunch options arent quite where they should be, Maple Leaf makes up for it.
Great food, Great staff. Didnt have to wait long to sit down. The staff should get paid more for the great work they do.
Had a great dinner here. Massive chicken sandwich. Im sure you can fine pictures of it from other reviews. They have number of items on the menu that have been featured on various TV shows. They call out those items on the menu.We went on a Saturday evening for dinner. It was busy, but no wait for a table. Kids meal was great for the price. There were leftovers from my 9 year old son.Took a piece of apple crumble pie home...only $3.49 for the slice.
Really a great place, good idea to call ahead and get in on the wait list. Mary our server was fantastic. The food has that home cooked taste, you can taste the real butter. Quality ingredients are less common these days, have to try the latte
My husband and I were celebrating 15 years together and decided to come here for a nice laid back meal with no kids.They did not disappoint! Everything was fresh and the service was excellent. It was a nice change of pace and honestly was better than going to some overpriced fancy restaurant.Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for different things to eat. Theyve got the usual dinner dishes with a Canadian flair. We very much enjoyed it!
Great service, huge portions, you will not leave hungry!
Great food and great service! May was an awesome waitress!
Food is always excellent. Love safety dividers between tables for protection of customers during pandemic. It shows how much they care about their customers. Far exceed better than average with other restaurants.
I was on vacation here and this is one of the places we decide to stop on day two of my vacation with my family from Milwaukee wisconsin. I was quite pleased with what I ordered. More than enough to get full on and maybe take some in a go plate. The staff was very kind and helpful. And the atmosphere was very welcoming. I only wish I had enough room in my stomach to sample their fresh bakery choices that they had on display after I was done eating my breakfast... 🤦🏽♂️🤪🎯
The service was excellent and portions were more-then-enough to satisfy. The staging of seating, a necessity during these times, should help customers feel comfortable with enjoying their meals and continue social distancing. We will certainly return in the future!
I loved the atmosphere and the food was AMAZING. Try their Mimosas. You WON’T be disappointed! Can’t wait to visit this wonderful establishment again!
Absolutely amazing experience. I have so many Canadian friends, so have been wanting to try authentic Canadian food and this place did not disappoint. From the homey atmosphere, delicious food and the waitress her name was Mahogany and she was absolutely awesome and one of the beat personality waitresses I have ever encountered. Will definitely be back for more.
Great place and tasty food. Try the poutines! Use the get in line system. Its awesome. Be careful how much food you order as the portions are huge.
Just thinking of this place makes my mouth water. Their poutine was killer. It’s the perfect spot for comfort food of the brunch variety that both looks amazing and tastes just as good. I have dreams about that poutine.
Loved it, the owner was super friendly and hands on involved in service too. It was a long wait since we got there around 10:30 on a Saturday. But the 1hr was worth it. The food was plenty and delicious!
Always a treat to have breakfast here. Both food and service sre great.
Oh my lanta, where does one begin?! This place is phenomenal!! When you walk in it doesnt look like much but upon the first food item arriving, you know youre in for a treat!! Let me begin with the pumpkin milkshake. Wow!!! It truly is mind blowing! I dont know whats all in there but its a little slice of heaven! The sausage, ham(Canadian bacon) was spectacular!! Chicken and waffles were delicious too. Even the darn cheese sticks we ordered were perfect. The stuffed cookies and pasties just melt in your mouth, gosh just thinking about it makes me happy. This place is truly amazing and wont dissapoint!
