French Cafe Maman Expands to East Dallas

The New York-based bakery and coffee shop will open in Casa Linda Plaza.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Maman, a popular French cafe chain from New York, is opening a new location in East Dallas' Casa Linda Plaza. The bakery and coffee shop is known for its high-end pastries and coffee drinks.

Why it matters

The arrival of Maman in East Dallas signals the continued growth and evolution of the neighborhood's dining and retail options, as the area attracts more upscale and specialty concepts from outside the local market.

The details

Maman will open its new outpost at 1152 N. Buckner Boulevard in the Casa Linda Plaza development. The cafe is celebrated for its brand-name pastries, coffee drinks, and French-inspired fare. This will mark Maman's first location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as the chain has primarily operated in New York City and other East Coast markets.

  • Maman is slated to open its East Dallas location in 2026.

The players

Maman

A French cafe chain that originated in New York City, known for its high-end pastries, coffee drinks, and French-inspired cuisine.

Casa Linda Plaza

A shopping and dining development located in the East Dallas neighborhood.

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What’s next

Maman has not yet announced an exact opening date for its East Dallas location, but the cafe is expected to begin serving customers in Casa Linda Plaza sometime in 2026.

The takeaway

The arrival of a renowned New York-based French cafe like Maman in East Dallas underscores the neighborhood's growing appeal as a dining destination, attracting upscale and specialty concepts from outside the local market.