- - Martha Stewart–Loved NYC Café Is Finally Expanding to Texas

Meghann FoyeDecember 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM

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If you’ve ever wandered into a charming café in New York and thought, Why doesn’t my city have this?—this one’s for you. Maman, the wildly popular café brand known for its cozy French aesthetic and cult-favorite cookies, has officially opened its first-ever Texas location.

Founded in New York City in 2014, Maman quickly became a go-to for everything from casual coffee dates to celebratory brunches. Over the past decade, the brand has expanded across the East Coast, adding locations in Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Florida. Now, the café has made its Texas debut in Dallas, marking a major milestone in its national growth.

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The newest Maman is located in The Plaza at Preston Center, a bustling shopping and dining hub, and it looks exactly like fans would expect. Designed by co-founders Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, the space channels warm French provincial style, complete with light-filled rooms, farmhouse tables, natural wood accents and greenery tucked into every corner. There’s even a semi-private event space that's tailor-made for bridal showers, luncheons and other celebratory gatherings.

As for the menu, Dallas guests get the full Maman experience. The café serves coffee and tea all day, alongside a lineup of pastries, quiches, omelets and breakfast favorites like smashed avocado tartines. Lunch brings its signature soups, salads and hearty sandwiches, including a Mediterranean steak sandwich and the fan-favorite Croque Maman.

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Of course, no Maman visit is complete without dessert. The café’s famous chocolate chip cookies—once featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Things list—are available in Dallas, along with select menu collaborations created with Martha Stewart. Those cookies have become so popular that they’re now shipped nationwide, helping turn Maman into a lifestyle brand that extends far beyond its cafés.

Dallas also gets a few exclusive nods to Texas, including a cheesy brisket croissant roll, a Lone Star cinnamon bun and a sweet tea fizz made with cold-steeped magnolia-bud tea, Topo Chico and Texas wildflower honey syrup.

One notable thing you won’t see inside Maman? Open laptops. The café’s no-laptop policy is intentional, encouraging guests to hang out, talk and connect instead of working behind screens. According to Marshall, the goal is to create a true home away from home—a place where real conversations and community take center stage.

Judging by Maman’s rapid growth and devoted following, Dallas may just be the beginning of the brand’s Texas story.

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