I am not a fan of restaurants that become popular and start opening multiple locations... it just usually seems to be the beginning of the end for a "good thing". That was my fear years ago when Café Brazil started opening new locations. Perhaps they are the exception that proves the rule because years later, they are still around, their quality is intact and they still make me happy!
Café Brazil is up to 10 locations around Dallas now. They offer a hybrid sort of product... it's part coffee house (some locations even have live music) and part restaurant (offering breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long). They are also part traditional service, however, if you want coffee, it is a bottomless cup and self-service from the 6-8 flavors being brewed at any time.
Many people find the menu at Café Brazil to be surprisingly large. They offer an extensive breakfast menu, salads, sandwiches and several entrée style selections. They also offer a big selections of cakes, pies and other desserts along with a rotating selection of brewed coffee and coffee specialty drinks. Frankly, I am a fan of it all!
I am a big omelette fan, my favorites at Café Brazil are their Spinach Omelette (with Spinach, Feta Cheese, Onions and Tomatoes) or (when I am feeling naughty) their Cheese Omelette (Jack, Cheddar, Asiago and Feta). Both are served with Rosemary Red Potatoes and toast. Other menu favorites of mine include:
- Chicken Crepes (Crepes filled with Chicken Tenders, Spinach, Portabello Mushrooms and Asiago Cheese, topped with Spicy Cream Sauce),
- Brazilian Beef Sandwich (Seasoned Beef Fajita Meat, sautéed Bell Peppers and Onions, Mushrooms, Jack Cheese and our Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce on a fresh Hoagie Roll,served with French Fries and a Jalapeno), and
- Chilaquiles (Scrambled Eggs, Tomatillo Sauce, Onions, Jack Cheese, Tortilla Strips and choice of Chicken, Chorizo or Turkey, served with Black Beans, Sour Cream and Grilled Sliced Tomatoes).
The coffee and desserts are always delicious (and the desserts are fattening, but worth it)... and unlike many coffee shops, the coffee is a bottomless cup!
Café Brazil is genuinely delicious (and if you are not into decaf, also stimulating) bargain. Almost all menu items are less than $10, with most under $8! The servers at every location I have been to have always been friendly and helpful making this a well rounded and enjoyable casual dining experience. Be sure to check the website for locations and hours, most locations stay open late!
Hey, great post. Thanks for the information about your area.
Steve - It is after midnight and I should not have read this, and I am getting the urge to eat but I won't be tempted.
Everything sounds so delicious, I love food from all over the world.
Steve,
Thanks for your comments. I have heard many people talk about how much they like Cafe Brazil; however Sharon is not a big fan.
Great post. Thanks for letting us know more about your hometown. We have a lovely Brazilian place in downtown Austin called Done Emilia's.
Yummy! I love French Cafe's & Bistro's. Stuff you don't cook @ home kinda stuff - worth the money if you ask me.
one of my favorites! the staff is always so nice too.
I love cafe brazil too. I like the spinach crepes, fruit pancrepes and of course the endless coffee
I. Heart. Cafe. Brazil! They have a great Pumpkin Pie latte around Thanksgiving that gets me every time. Their omelettes are great too!
Steve: I have only been to one of Cafe Brazil's locations... and that is the one on 75... I think somewhere Southwestern. It is set up pretty much like a diner... and I was not all that impressed. Of course, I did not have much to eat... as I was there to listen to the music performer who was there that night. So... my dear Mr Gourmet... please suggest several of your favorite Cafe Brazil locations for me. I would be glad to give them another try. Take care...