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Maple Leaf Diner

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Bakery American restaurant Diner Catering service Brunch restaurant Down home cooking restaurant Box lunch supplier Cookie shop Canadian restaurant

One of the Top rated Bakeries in Dallas


Address

12817 Preston Rd #129, Dallas, TX 75230, United States

Website

mldiner.com

Contact

+1 214-434-1626

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (4.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 2:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wait (13) good (13) great (12) delicious (12) chicken (8) excellent (7) fried (7) amazing (6) service (6) ordered (6)
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  • 5/5 M 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great example of a restaurant that does all things well. My salad was outstanding. Every ingredient on it was fresh and crisp. The chicken tenders were amazing. All of the other meals that were brought out of the kitchen to other tables looked amazing as well. Clean simple decor with oversized red benches and partitions between tables. Professional staff. There is a reason that this place is so highly rated.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean and nicely decorated. I thought for sure this place was part of some corporate chain or had multiple locations because of the professional design throughout the restaurant. I was surprised to learn it was a single locally owned location. Staff is extremely friendly and efficient. Food was absolutely delicious! And they've been featured on several TV shows for their superior flavors! After eating here I clearly see why. 100% recommend this place!!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kimlovespigs21 2 years ago on Google
    Food was SO GOOD! The portions were really big and the price was totally reasonable. Everything was delicious and I was so full afterwards I could barely walk. The service was great and really attentive. 100% I intend to come back in the future. Got the: chicken, bacon, waffle & the country sausage waffle, & the diner special with blueberry pancakes, & the pot roast poutine. All amazing and all great choices.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lia F. 9 months ago on Google
    A short wait on Saturday morning around 9:00…hint: get on the Wait List from home. Christina was an excellent server. Hot coffee and ice tea for me was always available. My Lox Benedict was the best and husband two egg omelet and the trimmings made him happy. Update: Christina was our excellent server again…this time with my daughter, her husband, and my grandchild. We couldn’t say enough good things about the service and the quality of the food. No ordinary food, but fun exciting variations of classic breakfasts and lunches. Even the toddler food was delicious. I got the biggest kick of trying my daughter’s pumpkin pancakes.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graciela G. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here on Memorial Day to celebrate a birthday and had a great experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was fantastic, and our server Chris was very friendly and attentive. We both ordered the Chicken & Waffles and they were very well plated/presented and so, so good! The waffles were crisp on the outside but still tender on the inside. The fried chicken tenders had a not too thick, not too thin coating that tasted very homey and delicious and paired perfectly with the waffles. The two little cream puffs rounded out the meal nicely. They were surprisingly not too sweet. We washed it all down with some yummy, refreshing iced lattes. Perfect! Cannot wait to return to try out other items on the menu.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelley F. 1 year ago on Google
    As many of the reviews mentioned, the wait here is LONG. Definitely be prepared, especially in this Texas summer heat. I almost didn't go just because the wait was so long, but I changed my mind last minute. I'm so glad I stuck it out. The wait was absolutely worth it! I ordered the Country Sausage Waffle ($17.99). While a little pricey, the dish came with a lot of food. The fried chicken was tender, the sausages were SO DELICIOUS, and the waffles were perfect. The strawberries, whipped cream, and cream puffs were also fantastic. Service was nice, and despite it being incredibly busy and packed, the food came out in a timely manner.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little neighborhood dinner. Get here early on weekends to avoid a wait! I came for breakfast. Food was tasty. They have some interesting items on the menu including some Canadian items. One of the better breakfast spots in the area. Would rate it 4.5 stars if I could (rarely rate anything 5 stars except the exceptional)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EMC M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is GREAT the food is wonderful and the service is awesome. We saw a show and wanted to try it, we had the best experience ever! I got the pizza burger my husband got the steak waffles and my daughter the chicken rancher salad everything was delicious! We met the owner Mike very nice person very humble, we will definitely come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zachary L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food. The Bloody Mary was good, but had no spice, so be prepared. The blueberry scone is delicious, along with the fruit stuffed cookies. The other cookies are ok. Overall very good and would definitely come back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 1 year ago on Google
    Every single item at this diner looked and sounded amazing. All of the food was fresh, quick, and delicious. Service was great and the restaurant and bathrooms were clean!!! Seating is very private with large tall booths or tall dividers between tables for privacy. Highly recommend and will be back for more😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jodi B. 4 months ago on Google
    This is a really great place for everyone! They have funny items on the walls and the decor is just great. The food is amazing and the service is even better. We ordered lots of dishes as there were 4 of us, but beware these servings are huge. The pot roast is amazing, the fish and chips are flawless, pierogies oh so good and the poutine is out of this world. The gravy they make is so good. Then you find out they have these crazy good desserts. Come hungry!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lyrically Gifted B. 4 months ago on Google
    We made a reservation for brunch, arrived on time but wasn't seated immediately but, once we were the waitress was very welcoming and attentive. Ordered fried mushrooms for starters they are good and seasoned but fried a little too hard. I ordered pancakes scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. Eggs were seasoned with cheese, really good. The turkey assuage was excellent. The food for a friend was not prepared to her satisfaction and the waitress understood and immediately had the order cooked from scratch. The waitress came back on a consistent basis to check on us. They have us do much good we all could not finish. The overall taste of the food from the table was excellent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cap W. 7 months ago on Google
    Due to the the influx of customers (possibly due to the wknd), it had its pros & cons. Pro: I love when I see a line of people waiting, that’s always a plus. Con: you will have a wait, & the servers may get too busy to accommodate your request. Overall; excellent choice, clean atmosphere, foods cooked with Love & precision. Gotta give a thumbs up to the cooks!!! Well worth the wait Today, but tomorrow, I may have to order to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor E. 6 months ago on Google
    There’s going to be a wait, especially on the weekend, but join the waitlist as soon as you know you’re coming. We were greeted when we sat down with coffee and water. Service was great and the food is delicious!! We ordered the perogies to start & then the diner breakfast entree & the real Canadian breakfast. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew A. 1 year ago on Google
    Maple Leaf Diner has great Food and even better service. I would recommend getting on their online wait-list because wait times can exceed 2.5 hours. They still have partitions between tables for those who are still being cautious. The waffles were cooked to perfection and my partners chicken fried chicken was delicious. I loved that they served fresh lemonade and grapefruit juice. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely return. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Parking 5/5 Atmosphere 4.5/5

  • 5/5 F H. 1 year ago on Google
    Did a friend brunch, and we had a really nice experience. The food came out quickly and all of our orders were correct. We each liked what we selected. Our server was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely return! Tip: Join the waitlist before arriving, especially if it's for a weekend visit. The way can be 1hr+. Glad we opted for the waitlist.

  • 4/5 Jay S. 5 months ago on Google
    We made a reservation for brunch, arrived on time but wasn't seated immediately but, once we were the waitress was very welcoming and attentive. Ordered fried mushrooms for starters they are good and seasoned but fried a little too hard. I ordered pancakes scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. Eggs were seasoned with cheese, really good. The turkey assuage was excellent. The food for a friend was not prepared to her satisfaction and the waitress understood and immediately had the order cooked from scratch. The waitress came back on a consistent basis to check on us. They have us do much good we all could not finish. The overall taste of the food from the table was excellent

  • 5/5 Kelly W. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was great! Loved the cream puffs, scone, pierogi, and the main courses were also fresh and delicious. The waiter was really friendly as well and it’s a great place to get breakfast/lunch.

  • 5/5 Sheila P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great dining experience. Great atmosphere, service and delicious food. Chris was our server and he was attentive and courteous. I had the chicken, bacon and waffles and it was delicious. The yummy melt in your mouth cream puffs on the top were a nice bonus and the best cream puffs I have ever had. The bakery counter was a nice touch so you can take sweets home with you too! Definitely worth the visit, my only complaint would be the wait but it was well worth it!

  • 5/5 Sa C. 4 months ago on Google
    Come early because you'll be waiting on line for a seat. I joined the wait list before we started our drive to the diner (we were 32nd in line) via yelp and it was still a 10 minute wait by the time we checked in. Ordered the diner special. So much food! Huge portion. Ordered a hot tea with lemon, but she forgot the lemon. Took the other half of my blueberry pancakes home.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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