Cafe Momentum is a non-profit restaurant that serves as a paid post-release internship for juvenile offenders. Youth are released from detention into the sheltered environment of Café Momentum’s post-release program. Café Momentum’s program teaches critical skills that allow youth to re-enter society in a safe, real-world environment of nurturing accountability. By participating in our program, at-risk young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant from waiting tables to washing dishes, while working side-by-side with established chefs.
The paid internship gives them the opportunity to exercise and practice their new skills while continuing to develop leadership, social, and vocational skills for as long as they choose to maintain involvement with Café Momentum. Additionally, Café Momentum works with the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department to serve youth deemed highest risk for incarceration.
We offer full-service catering for on-premise and off-site events. Please contact our catering team for more information.
Private party facilities
We are a one-room restaurant and do not have private dining rooms. Please inquire about full restaurant buyout options during dinner service hours, or availability of our catering services and event space during off hours.
Complimentary valet parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the restaurant. Please pull into the garage.
Public transit
We are located next to the DART Rail - Akard Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan
Experiences
French Wine Dinner
US$109.00 per person
Prepaid
29 Mar 2025 only
Join Cafe Momentum Chef Aaron Collins as we present a five course menu paired with wines from different regions of France.
Menu:
DUO OF OYSTERS
apple & fennel relish
2023 Bouchard Aine & Fils, Chablis
DUCK CONFIT SALAD
dried cherries, radicchio, profound greens, sherry vinaigrette
2020 Chateau de Miniere, Cabernet Franc
GOAT CHEESE TART with apricots
N.V. Joseph Perrier, Champagne Brut
STRIP LOIN
mushroom bordelaise, 1000 layer potato, butter poached asparagus
2021 Clos des Brusquieres, Chateaneuf-du-Pape
CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLE
house made vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
2016 Chateau du Courlat, Cuvee Jean-Baptiste
Sunday Supper with Dogs for Senate
US$79.00 per person
Prepaid
6 Apr 2025 only
17:00
Experience an unforgettable evening at Café Momentum’s Sunday Supper Concert Series, where culinary artistry meets live music for a cause. Each event features an artist-inspired, chef-curated three-course, family style menu, unique to each show. Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and bubbles a plenty, alongside valet parking, for a seamless and luxurious night out.
Join us April 6th with featured musical talent Dogs for Senate! Proceeds from Sunday Supper directly support Café Momentum’s mission to empower justice-involved youth through mentorship, education and workforce training.
Date: April 6, 2025
Location: Café Momentum
Time: 5pm
Huge thank you to our host La Bell, Presenting Sponsor Amazon and Entertainment Sponsor WFAA!
Sunday Supper with Jon Muq
US$79.00 per person
Prepaid
8 Jun 2025 only
17:00
Experience an unforgettable evening at Café Momentum’s Sunday Supper Concert Series, where culinary artistry meets live music for a cause. Each event features an artist-inspired, chef-curated three-course, family style menu, unique to each show. Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and bubbles a plenty, alongside valet parking, for a seamless and luxurious night out.
Join us June 8th with featured musical talent Jon Muq! Proceeds from Sunday Supper directly support Café Momentum’s mission to empower justice-involved youth through mentorship, education and workforce training.
Date: June 8, 2025
Location: Café Momentum
Time: 5pm
Huge thank you to our host La Bell, Presenting Sponsor Amazon and Entertainment Sponsor WFAA!
Menu
Cafe Momentum - Dallas's menu was last updated 2025-01-24.
2024 Summer
Starters
Ploughman’s BoardUS$24.00
house-made meats and pickled vegetables
House-Made Bread BasketUS$10.00
Cauliflower Elotes US$12.00
pickled red onion | cotija | chipotle lime mayo | cilantro
Seasonal Bites
French Onion SoupUS$12.00
Sweet Potatoes HummusUS$14.00
Coffee Rubbed CarrotsUS$17.00
ricotta, fermented honey, toasted pistachios
From The Field
Momentum SaladUS$10.00
local mixed greens | fresh seasonal vegetables | CM cabernet vinaigrette
Kohlrabi "Hamachi"US$15.00
roast chili kohlrabi, pickled ginger caviar, kosho homemade ponzu, sesame soy tart
Cafe Momentum - Dallas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Dallas - Fort Worth
Best Overall
Dallas - Fort Worth
Best Food
Dallas - Fort Worth
Best Value
Dallas - Fort Worth
Contemporary American
Dallas
Best Overall
Dallas
Best Food
Dallas
Best Ambience
Dallas
Best Value
Dallas
Innovative
Dallas
Healthy
Dallas
Contemporary American
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Momentum in Dallas offers a unique dining experience that combines "incredible food" with a mission to support justice-involved youth. Highlights include "delicious" braised lamb, fried chicken, and bread pudding. The staff, who are part of the program, provide "great service," adding to the "wonderful" atmosphere and cause.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The service, the food the experience, everything amazing. Came here for my birthday dinner with my parents. We ordered the braised lamb over mash and a side of brussels sprouts and the fried chicken with collard greens, mash potatoes and biscuit. The food came and the table got quiet for savoring purposes. All was delicious. Cooked to perfection. I do also suggest the bread pudding simply amazing. Our server Carlos was kind and attentive (everyone was) Will be back sooner than soon!
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Britney
Houston8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 3
Great place to dine and it's for a good cause! The braised lamb and bread pudding were DELICIOUS! I will definitely be back.
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KJHolland
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great service!!! I love this place!!!
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Chuck
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
You don’t come for the food you come for the cause and the experience but the food is fantastic! Enough creativity to make it fun and extremely yummy! Absolutely looking forward to coming back 
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Olivia VIP
Dallas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Incredible experience!! Was the perfect sunday outing ... and home by 8!
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Earl
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Great cause. Gotta love it!
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Dean VIP
Las Vegas7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
everything was great, except they don't serv soft drinks, but its a great place to go.
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David
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Excellent food and atmosphere. Knowing that young people were being helped made it better. The only criticism I would offer was that the waiters were very shy teenagers (which is quite normal and understandable). The mentors might consider teaching the teenage waiters to let their positive personalities shine through — to come out of their shells and be a bit more lively and smiley. I know becoming sure of your own voice comes with time and experience, so it’s all good!
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Kathryn
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food, great staff, and a wonderful much needed cause.
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Jon
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It's hard to decide which is better -- Cafe Momentum's mission to create opportunities for justice-involved youth or the food that they serve.
If you're not familiar with Cafe Momentum, be sure to ask your server about it.
As for the food, we started with the cauliflower elotes, and they hit the spot while not being too heavy -- normally I get the house-made bread basket but wanted to try a different starter. Next, I had a salad followed by the braised lamb served on a decadent bed of rice grits. My buddy had the steak au poivre that was cooked to a perfect medium red.
We were too full for dessert, but next time I'd love to try the white chocolate bread pudding.
A delicious meal and great organization to support all wrapped into one!
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FAQs
Cafe Momentum - Dallas is rated 4.9 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
We offer full-service catering for on-premise and off-site events. Please contact our catering team for more information.
Private party facilities
We are a one-room restaurant and do not have private dining rooms. Please inquire about full restaurant buyout options during dinner service hours, or availability of our catering services and event space during off hours.
