AllGood Cafe

AllGood Cafe AllGood Cafe is a funky little cafe with a soul. Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch and Dinner
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There are many things I miss from Fair’s past like the Don Carter Bowling-Lane-on-a-trailer and, of course, the Wild Wes...
09/30/2026

There are many things I miss from Fair’s past like the Don Carter Bowling-Lane-on-a-trailer and, of course, the Wild West Pet Palooza - it was the best. But the is also high up there. A you could easily walk around with, it lacked the Signature State Fair Boat branding and has since sailed off into State Fair history Sea. Luckily for all of us, a new -Go item has pulled into AllGood Harbor. During Football-Ball Season, get FRITO PIE KITS to go. Available SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY, they include all the fixings you need to a) have the best Frito pie and b) not have to cook a thang. Order online or call it in.

I always assumed a “nice square meal” was referring to what Luby’s called fish. I was wrong. Here at the cafe, you’ll ge...
09/29/2026

I always assumed a “nice square meal” was referring to what Luby’s called fish. I was wrong. Here at the cafe, you’ll get a real nice square meal and incredible music. Like this week - a first THURSDAY of the month Classic : with Sara Hauder and Claire. It’s a great time to bring your instrument and try out some tunes. FRIDAY, we bring back FTW’s Ryker Hall and his slick brand of emo infused Americana. SATURDAY, an incredibly special treat as Shelby Kemp Music blows your mind with his Mississippi style bluesy-folky-kinda whatchamacallit. It’ll be a damn good time. Hmm. I thought for sure I could squeeze a Mississippi Mud joke in there. Maybe next time I’ll square it off better.

I agree. Passing out at halftime is the way to go.
09/28/2026

I agree. Passing out at halftime is the way to go.

Today’s as good as any to start training for Thanksgiving.
09/27/2026

Today’s as good as any to start training for Thanksgiving.

Low 70’s in the morning? It’s really starting to cool off around here. Don’t be caught in a cold snap, we’ve got   for s...
09/26/2026

Low 70’s in the morning? It’s really starting to cool off around here. Don’t be caught in a cold snap, we’ve got for sale! “What!?” you say. That’s right. Bonafide, quality hoodies. I reckon you’ll catch me wearing one of these sooner than later just like you’ll catch me tonight at the Todd Deatherage show! Returning to his home turf, Todd brings his signature laser-precision voice to the cafe stage. FYI - He’ll be starting a later than usual - 8:30-10pm. Happy hour still cranks from 4pm-8pm. Now that’s cool.

Flapjacks. So good. But pair those flaps with a fanger, you gotta party on your hands.  Speaking of party fingers, .cash...
09/25/2026

Flapjacks. So good. But pair those flaps with a fanger, you gotta party on your hands. Speaking of party fingers, .cashion is playing tonight! 7-9 or so.

Forgive my ignorance (like you’ve continued to do on every post), I feel like it’s a rare occasion we see UN-fried okra ...
09/24/2026

Forgive my ignorance (like you’ve continued to do on every post), I feel like it’s a rare occasion we see UN-fried okra out in the wild. And by wild, I mean on plates in a restaurant. You might see it pickled, of course, but steamed? Grilled? I did once see a human order “grilled catfish” though so I suspect someone would do it? In the great fried okra vs reg okra battle, one thing is clear : Tonight’s show at the cafe is gonna be amazing. and his trio of Pete Coatney and are incredible and can’t be missed. I’m positive you’ll love the show. If not, your cover charge is free.

Two more days and this could be put on a stick. Most folks have strong opinions about the Fair. Whenever it comes up, yo...
09/23/2026

Two more days and this could be put on a stick. Most folks have strong opinions about the Fair. Whenever it comes up, you’ll hear phrases that sound something like, “The Fair has the best [this], or “I don’t know brah, it’s too [that].” Some people wish they still had the sideshow element. Most agree that the latest coupon increase from 50 cents to a dollar seemingly without changing any of the pricing at the booths was an oversight (or perhaps wasn’t.). Either which way, I personally like flashing my season pass at the gate and roaming the incredible grounds hosting the largest art deco architecture collection in the US and one of the biggest in the world. The Hall of State alone is worth slack jawing. I guess in summation, the best part of the fair is that it’s too great to miss.

Good things come in threes, and we got three gooderns this week starting   with Matt Hillyer and his incredible trio wit...
09/22/2026

Good things come in threes, and we got three gooderns this week starting with Matt Hillyer and his incredible trio with Pete Coatney and Chad Rueffer. Don’t miss it. It’s a great show 7pm-9pm. Friday Justin Cashion returns to AllGood ! He’s got a couple albums he’ll be releasing that are excellent. 7 or so until 9. And Saturday, Merles singer Todd Deatherage returns to the Cafe for a “late” show 8:30-10pm and promises to play his hit single “Old Fashioned Kind of Love.” This is gonna be a good weekend.

Monday is Chicken Fried Steak day. Everyone knows that.
09/21/2026

Monday is Chicken Fried Steak day. Everyone knows that.

Mac ‘n Cheese. Sometimes a side, sometimes the whole meal. Sometimes with chili on top, and sometimes with some peas or ...
09/20/2026

Mac ‘n Cheese. Sometimes a side, sometimes the whole meal. Sometimes with chili on top, and sometimes with some peas or broccoli if on a health-craze. It’s both comfort food and a treat all in one. It’s another one of those dishes that tasted as good when I was a kid as is does now. Poor didn’t live out the same fate.

My first car was a hand-me-down from my Grandmom. It felt like driving a football field. While the one in the picture is...
09/19/2026

My first car was a hand-me-down from my Grandmom. It felt like driving a football field. While the one in the picture is pristine, mine was more of the all Rust and duct tape variety. I had a sweet tape deck in it with a green detachable face, because people used to steal radios back then. 6 miles to the gallon and all bounce. I hope she was recycled into something useful. Maybe a cooktop? Or a microphone stand? Hmm…. Sound like a segue? Tonight! Joli Hope Music brings a lil’ Nashvegas to Dallas. Come out early - this is gonna be a good one! Her music’s the kinda music I’d listen to cruising in my old ride; bouncing along the backroads.

First, last night with Matt Hillyer ruled. If you missed it, you’ve got one more chance next Thursday. Tonight - The gre...
09/18/2026

First, last night with Matt Hillyer ruled. If you missed it, you’ve got one more chance next Thursday.
Tonight - The great Tabasco Birds. If you haven’t seen them, do yourselves a favor. Denver Williams opens the show at 7pm. 3) it’s , and ours is tasty as can be and at , it’s a steal. IV) I’ll see you at 4pm for HH and continue to hang with you through the show.

High praise to the Deep Ellum Foundation and their well curated and perfectly air conditioned Deep Ellum Community Cente...
09/17/2026

High praise to the Deep Ellum Foundation and their well curated and perfectly air conditioned Deep Ellum Community Center exhibit. It’s a super cool trip down memory lane that won’t cost you a dime. (Insert “Better Off Dead” joke). Featuring venue displays and photographs from Jason Janik and Mike Brooks, it’s pretttttty awesome. You should go this afternoon before heading over here to see the one and only - deep ellum legend - around the corner from where it all began at - Matt Hillyer and his trio Pete Coatney and Chad Rueffer (Spot is featured in some posters and clips at the exhibit). Tonight’s gonna rule and the happy hour starts at 4 and goes until 8! Show starts at 7. Let’s party.

National Guacamole Day. When potassium spreads like wildfire. Some say our bodies are temples. I’d say mine is a guacamo...
09/16/2026

National Guacamole Day. When potassium spreads like wildfire. Some say our bodies are temples. I’d say mine is a guacamole chamber.

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Today, I’ll keep it brief - boxer brief. The shows this week are all top card. Thursday’s gonna rule : Matt Hillyer. Fri...
09/15/2026

Today, I’ll keep it brief - boxer brief. The shows this week are all top card. Thursday’s gonna rule : Matt Hillyer. Friday’s gonna be incredible : Tabasco Birds. Saturday’s gonna closeout the unreal week w/ Joli Hope Music. All shows are 7 or so until 9 or so. Now, that’s a TKO.

It’s NY’s drive at the end of the first half that wants to tell a version of the future. But like all Cowboy [fans], we’...
09/14/2026

It’s NY’s drive at the end of the first half that wants to tell a version of the future. But like all Cowboy [fans], we’ll ignore the signs all the way into February. However, while my Sunday’s through winter time may be less rigidly planned moving forward, two things are clear : this breakfast is a winner and so is this week’s music schedule. Check out our website for details; the link’s in the bio and in the comments. Order food from there, find out about shows, shake off the loss.

First game of the season. Nothing in our way but hope. If there’s one thing I know : superstitions are real. I’ve eaten ...
09/13/2026

First game of the season. Nothing in our way but hope. If there’s one thing I know : superstitions are real. I’ve eaten a chicken fried steak every opening day for years. But since it hasn’t worked, i changed it this time. Chicken fried chicken.

This thang just blew my mind. Meatloaf with half and half red sauce and gravy???? I hadn’t had it in years, and DANG was...
09/12/2026

This thang just blew my mind. Meatloaf with half and half red sauce and gravy???? I hadn’t had it in years, and DANG was I missing out. Get it just like you’ll get a great show tonight! thesongbirdjones with a full band on tonight at 7! It’s gonna be a hoot and several hollers. starts at 4. Party goes ‘til the party goes.

Tonight! LIVE at the cafe from 7ishish ‘til 9ishish the one and only Will Latham aka Billy Law! Come out early and get y...
09/11/2026

Tonight! LIVE at the cafe from 7ishish ‘til 9ishish the one and only Will Latham aka Billy Law! Come out early and get your gettin’ on. Happy Hour gets going at 4 and goes until 8. Robin and I will be at the helm serving you. Tonight’s a guaranteed top 3 Fridays of your life. It’s gonna change everything.

When Josh Venable played Nirvana’s   on   many moons ago, I was at that certain age where I truly felt the shift in the ...
09/10/2026

When Josh Venable played Nirvana’s on many moons ago, I was at that certain age where I truly felt the shift in the cosmos. It was life altering. I had recently been introduced by my friend Brady Hall to the Pixies so my mind was pre-cracked and pre-disposed for the monumental shake up that Nevermind delivered. And boy howdy what a record. Not everything holds up like it useta, TV Dinners - yuck. But this album - oh yeah. It’s still huge and relevant. To Me at least. I wasn’t one of the lucky ones to say they were at their Trees show. I saw them later at the Fair Park Coliseum with the Breeders and Shonen Knife, and didn’t know how incredibly lucky I was as his time was running short. Anyways - this all has lead to this : I’m gonna eat this Turkey club and listened to Nirvana driving around town today. Tonight, I’ll be back at the cafe slinging a guitar and yapping. Come hang with me 7-9. Happy hour starts at 4 if you wanna pregame.

As a kid, I couldn’t understand my Dad’s apathy as a Cowboy’s fan; how hopelessly he saw each season. But by the ‘92 sea...
09/09/2026

As a kid, I couldn’t understand my Dad’s apathy as a Cowboy’s fan; how hopelessly he saw each season. But by the ‘92 season, he’d waited some 15 years since they’d won their last Super Bowl. I have now have waited twice as long as him. On this day that pro footballs is returning, let us remember to savor the great times as they arrive, to hoist a glass while the joy is present, and to never forget the wins when they come as that may be the only thing we get to celebrate each year. Oh, and the Cowboys play both the ‘Niner’s and Packers this season, so we’ll get to see “the catch” AND the “catch-no-catch” a lot. Huzzah Cowboys. Maybe this is the year it all comes together. I’m gonna eat my apprehension away with a Breakfast Number 2.

Photo Credit I could find : Staff Photographer, Dallas Morning News

Sometimes, these posts aren’t just random darts thrown at an abstract dartboard but contain actual information; not ofte...
09/08/2026

Sometimes, these posts aren’t just random darts thrown at an abstract dartboard but contain actual information; not often, but sometimes. Like this : for your calendar consideration - this week, have we got some shows for you! Thursday : me! John Pedigo will play songs. FRIDAY : Billy Law of fame, brings his epic songs and voice to the cafe. SATURDAY : Songbird Jones brings his full band out to play his brand of incredible roots country music all the way from FTW. Get your boots on and your eating and drinkin’ hands ready, it’s gonna be a party!

Before you cook hot dogs and burgers on your grill this afternoon, come by for some breakfast.                          ...
09/07/2026

Before you cook hot dogs and burgers on your grill this afternoon, come by for some breakfast.

While enjoying iced teas at a restaurant that has asked me to stop mentioning their excellent iced teas, JRay Walker and...
09/06/2026

While enjoying iced teas at a restaurant that has asked me to stop mentioning their excellent iced teas, JRay Walker and I were talking about how girls/women are generally quick to point out how all guys/men are fascinated with Ancient Rome and say it’s strange. Then we realized all girls/women are obsessed with the Royal Family. One thing we can all be equally obsessed with together? Pancakes.

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2934 Main Street
Dallas, TX
75226

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

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