Cafe Momentum - Dallas

Name: Cafe Momentum - Dallas
Address: 1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX, United States, 75201
Telephone: (214) 303-1234
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 5

5.0

910 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Innovative
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 17:30–21:30
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
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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: TBD
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. STAFF tickets available by using special access link. 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
Potato Crusted SalmonUS$37.00
dill beurre blanc
Steak Au PoivreUS$46.00
44 farms NY strip
Seafood PastaUS$32.00
Roasted CabbageUS$28.00
sweet potatoes, chili crisp, peanuts, green onion
Braised LambUS$35.00
rice grits, mire poix, lamb jus

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

Dessert

Eggnog Panna CottaUS$10.00
White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$12.00
Seasonal SorbetUS$8.00

What 910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Momentum in Dallas offers an inspiring dining experience with its mission to empower youth. Diners rave about the "fabulous food" and "attentive staff," with standout dishes like seasonal innovations and delicious staples such as fried chicken. The restaurant is praised for creating a "win win" environment, merging "great service" with a meaningful cause.

910 Reviews

E
Earl
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Great cause. Gotta love it!
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Dean
VIP
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everything was great, except they don't serv soft drinks, but its a great place to go.
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David
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
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 Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great staff, and a wonderful much needed cause.
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Jon
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. 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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Olivia
VIP
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, matched by an incredible mission. Our family’s favorite place to dine and take guests from dallas or out of town!
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Brian
VIP
Dallas
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the cause, love the food, love the experience. Seasonal menus always include innovative and craveable items.
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Mary Lou
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
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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Cafe Momentum - Dallas is rated 5 stars by 910 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

Cross Street
Akard
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 17:30–21:30
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
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

French Wine Dinner

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

French Onion SoupUS$12.00

Sweet Potatoes HummusUS$14.00

Coffee Rubbed CarrotsUS$17.00

From The Field

Momentum SaladUS$10.00

Kohlrabi "Hamachi"US$15.00

Main Dish

Smoked Fried ChickenUS$26.00

Potato Crusted SalmonUS$37.00

Steak Au PoivreUS$46.00

Seafood PastaUS$32.00

Roasted CabbageUS$28.00

Braised LambUS$35.00

Sides

Mo’ Mac & CheeseUS$10.00

Braised GreensUS$8.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$8.00

Roasted Brussels SproutsUS$8.00

Dessert

Eggnog Panna CottaUS$10.00

White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$12.00

Seasonal SorbetUS$8.00

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