New York Cafe Maman to Open at Casa Linda Plaza in East Dallas

The French-inspired cafe will replace the former Schlotzsky's Deli location, with renovations starting in April and a targeted November 2026 opening.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Maman, a New York-born French cafe and lifestyle brand, is expanding to East Dallas with a new location at the Casa Linda Plaza. The cafe will take over the former Schlotzsky's Deli space and is expected to focus on coffee, pastries, and daytime breakfast and lunch fare. Renovations are slated to begin in April 2026 with a targeted opening in November 2026.

Why it matters

The addition of Maman to Casa Linda Plaza, a long-standing neighborhood hub in East Dallas, will provide residents with a new upscale daytime dining option. As the area continues to evolve, the arrival of this New York-based cafe brand signals the plaza's ability to attract notable retail concepts and maintain its role as a community gathering place.

The details

Maman will occupy a unit inside Casa Linda Plaza, replacing the Schlotzsky's Deli that closed in 2025. The cafe's menu is expected to feature the brand's signature pastries, including croissants, kouign maman, bundt cakes, tea cakes, and cookies, as well as heartier daytime dishes like quiche, bowls, and sandwiches. The Casa Linda location could also introduce Dallas-specific menu items, similar to the cheesy brisket croissant roll and Lone Star cinnamon bun offered at Maman's Preston Center debut in 2025.

  • Renovations for the new Maman cafe are slated to begin in April 2026.
  • Maman's Casa Linda Plaza location is targeting a November 2026 opening.

The players

Maman

A New York-born French cafe and lifestyle brand that is expanding to East Dallas with a new location at Casa Linda Plaza.

Casa Linda Plaza

A long-standing neighborhood retail hub in East Dallas, known for its Spanish Revival architecture and role as a community gathering place.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Maman is also listed among the signed tenants at Fields West in Frisco as part of that mixed-use development's retail lineup, suggesting the brand is expanding across the North Texas market.

The takeaway

The arrival of Maman, a New York-based cafe brand, at Casa Linda Plaza in East Dallas signals the plaza's ability to attract notable retail concepts and maintain its role as a community gathering place, even as the surrounding area continues to evolve.