Cafe Momentum - Dallas

4.9

905 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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
Neighborhood
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

Trinchero Wine Dinner
$109.00 per person
Jan 30, 2025 only
Join Cafe Momentum Chef Aaron Collins as we present a five course menu paired with fantastic wines from the Trinchero family of wines to kick of a year long celebration for our 10 year anniversary! Our guest speaker will be the Sales Director for the Trinchero Family Estate, Joel Dicharry. Menu: Pan Seared Sea Scallop 2023 Bravium Chardonnay Prosciutto & Burrata Salad 2022 Bravium Pinot Noir Fresno Honey Gelato 2022 Quattro Theory Merlot "Ratcliff Premium Meats" Braised Lamb 2021 Iron & Sand Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee 2020 Terra D' Oro Zinfandel
Sunday Supper with Mitchell Ferguson
$79.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 16, 2025 only
5:00 PM
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
$71.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 16, 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 Chicken$26.00
mashed potato | collard greens | buttermilk biscuit | black pepper gravy
Potato Crusted Salmon$37.00
dill beurre blanc
Steak Au Poivre$46.00
44 farms NY strip
Seafood Pasta$32.00
Roasted Cabbage$28.00
sweet potatoes, chili crisp, peanuts, green onion
Braised Lamb$35.00
rice grits, mire poix, lamb jus

Sides

Mo’ Mac & Cheese$10.00
white & yellow cheddar | breadcrumb
Braised Greens$8.00
bacon | apple cider vinegar
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
butter | garlic
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00
bacon lardons | spiced walnuts

Dessert

Eggnog Panna Cotta$10.00
White Chocolate Bread Pudding$12.00
Seasonal Sorbet$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

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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 on January 17, 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 November 24, 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 November 22, 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 November 16, 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
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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 October 31, 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 October 26, 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 October 12, 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 October 10, 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 October 5, 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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FAQs

Cafe Momentum - Dallas is rated 4.9 stars by 905 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

Cross street
Akard
Neighborhood
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
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 reservation

Additional information

Trinchero Wine Dinner

Sunday Supper with Mitchell Ferguson

Momentum Society-Sunday Supper-Mitchell Ferguson

Starters

Ploughman’s Board$24.00

House-Made Bread Basket$10.00

Cauliflower Elotes $12.00

Seasonal Bites

French Onion Soup$12.00

Sweet Potatoes Hummus$14.00

Coffee Rubbed Carrots$17.00

From The Field

Momentum Salad$10.00

Kohlrabi "Hamachi"$15.00

Main Dish

Smoked Fried Chicken$26.00

Potato Crusted Salmon$37.00

Steak Au Poivre$46.00

Seafood Pasta$32.00

Roasted Cabbage$28.00

Braised Lamb$35.00

Sides

Mo’ Mac & Cheese$10.00

Braised Greens$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Dessert

Eggnog Panna Cotta$10.00

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$12.00

Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

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