Cafe Momentum - Dallas

4.9

905 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(214) 303-1234
Website
http://www.cafemomentum.org/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chad Houser
Catering
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.

Location
1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Akard
Parking details
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

Sunday Supper with Mitchell Ferguson
US$79.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Feb 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. Kick off 2025 with Dallas' own renowned and captivating Mitchell Ferguson! Proceeds from Sunday Supper directly support Café Momentum’s mission to empower justice-involved youth through mentorship, education and workforce training. Date: February 16, 2025 Location: Café Momentum Time: 5pm Huge thank you to our host La Bell, Presenting Sponsor Amazon and Entertainment Sponsor WFAA!
Momentum Society-Sunday Supper-Mitchell Ferguson
US$71.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Feb 2025 only
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. Kick off 2025 with Dallas' own renowned and captivating Mitchell Ferguson! Proceeds from Sunday Supper directly support Café Momentum’s mission to empower justice-involved youth through mentorship, education and workforce training. Date: February 16, 2025 Location: Café Momentum Time: 5pm Huge thank you to our host La Bell, Presenting Sponsor Amazon and Entertainment Sponsor WFAA!
STAFF-Sunday Supper-Mitchell Ferguson
US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Feb 2025 only
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. Kick off 2025 with Dallas' own renowned and captivating Mitchell Ferguson! Proceeds from Sunday Supper directly support Café Momentum’s mission to empower justice-involved youth through mentorship, education and workforce training. Date: February 16, 2025 Location: Café Momentum Time: 5pm Huge thank you to our host La Bell, Presenting Sponsor Amazon and Entertainment Sponsor WFAA!

Smoked Fried ChickenUS$26.00
mashed potato | collard greens | buttermilk biscuit | black pepper gravy
White Wine Poached HalibutUS$48.00
white wine butter sauce | bacon lardons fingerling potatoes | baby carrots | pearl onions | delicata squash
Coffee Rubbed 44 Farms NY StripUS$44.00
crispy red potatoes | roasted mushrooms | arugula | cowboy butter | ancho demi
Straw and Hay PastaUS$35.00
spinach and sweet potato pastas | kale mushroom cream | crispy tasso ham
Fall Vegan MeatloafUS$28.00
oat lentil loaf | cauliflower mash | fennel-sage gravy | marinated bell peppers
Sweet Tea Brined Pork ChopUS$38.00
butternut squash risotto | fennel & apple relish

Sides

Mo’ Mac & CheeseUS$10.00
white & yellow cheddar | breadcrumb
Braised GreensUS$8.00
bacon | apple cider vinegar
Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00
butter | garlic
Roasted Brussels SproutsUS$8.00
bacon lardons | spiced walnuts
Mushroom Birria US$12.00
micro cilantro | radish | lime juice

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Panna CottaUS$12.00
vanilla whip
Apple CrispUS$10.00
oatmeal streusel | bourbon pecan ice cream
Seasonal SorbetUS$8.00

What 905 people are saying

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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dallas - Fort Worth
Innovative
Dallas - Fort Worth
Contemporary American
Dallas
Best Overall
Dallas
Best Value
Dallas
Innovative
Dallas
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Cafe Momentum in Dallas offers a "great experience" with "awesome food" and "friendly staff." Patrons love supporting its mission to help underprivileged youth. Highlights include "delicious fried chicken," "wonderful" appetizers, and an inviting atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "fantastic experience" and "attentive staff," making it a favorite for both groups and date nights.

905 Reviews

M
Mary Lou
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our dinner tonight at Cafe Momentum was terrific!! It was wonderful being served a delicious dinner by students learning new skills to help prepare them for being educated adults with skills to take with them in to adulthood. The dinner was delicious! It was nothing short of a win win for everyone! MLD
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Karen
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Cafe Momentum and supporting their mission.
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Shawsie
Dallas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Delicious fried chicken and breads especially the biscuits. Tasty calamari. Attentive staff. Very enjoyable experience all around.
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Scott
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly staff, great service, can’t beat it!
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Nikki
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the whole concept of this place. Helping underprivileged kids at the same time serving delicious food!
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Roslyn
Dallas
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our dinners at Cafe Momentum. We love the mission, the food is fabulous, and everyone on the team — from the front of the house to the servers and chef — are awesome. Come often and tell your friends!!
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Brian
VIP
Dallas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love their purpose. The food was outstanding and its great to see the kids getting involved with all aspects of the operation. On this visit, chai pumpkin pot de crème, lamb chops, and ploughmans board really stood out. Fantastic experience.
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Gary
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal with the added benefit of helping a very worthy cause. The atmosphere was very good and the food did not disappoint. Appetizers, entrees, and deserts were all awesome!
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danny
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, Awesome management, Awesome waitstaff. Ty
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Teresa
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love supporting Café Momentum. Enjoyed new items from the fall menu. The cauliflower elotes is amazing, and the smoked friend chicken is always a hit. The beet and burrata salad was so flavorful. Bread basket is so plentiful and the assortment was perfect. It was an enjoyable meal and we will be back soon.
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Cafe Momentum - Dallas is rated 4.9 stars by 905 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

Cross Street
Akard
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
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
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chad Houser
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.cafemomentum.org/
Phone number
(214) 303-1234
Catering
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.

Cafe Momentum - Dallas

Make a booking

Additional information

Sunday Supper with Mitchell Ferguson

Momentum Society-Sunday Supper-Mitchell Ferguson

STAFF-Sunday Supper-Mitchell Ferguson

Starters

Ploughman’s BoardUS$24.00

House-Made Bread BasketUS$10.00

Cauliflower Elotes US$12.00

Seasonal Bites

Fried Calamari

1000-layer Potatoes

From The Field

Momentum SaladUS$10.00

Beets & Buratta Salad

Main Dish

Smoked Fried ChickenUS$26.00

White Wine Poached HalibutUS$48.00

Coffee Rubbed 44 Farms NY StripUS$44.00

Straw and Hay PastaUS$35.00

Fall Vegan MeatloafUS$28.00

Sweet Tea Brined Pork ChopUS$38.00

Sides

Mo’ Mac & CheeseUS$10.00

Braised GreensUS$8.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

Roasted Brussels SproutsUS$8.00

Mushroom Birria US$12.00

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Panna CottaUS$12.00

Apple CrispUS$10.00

Seasonal SorbetUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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