Quick and efficient service. It's a great place for a business lunch. I just wished the windows were tainted as the outside light was intense. It was also relatively noisy there - people talking out loud. It's definitely more like a cafe and not a sit-down restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin T.
Visiting Cafe 43 was not on my Dallas to do list, but after working up an appetite from checking out the presidential library, this place was just too convenient to pass up. I was expecting a small cafe with a few grab and go options, but this was a beautiful, full blown restaurant. You do not have to visit the library to eat here, but there is a fee to park in the lot across the street. We were seated right away and customer service was great, although a tad bit slow. We were not looking for a heavy meal as we had more plans for the day in Dallas. The brunch menu mostly leaned on the healthier, lighter side which is exactly what we were looking for. They have starters, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. They do have Mr. & Mrs. Bush's favorite items scattered throughout the menu as well which I thought was a nice touch. They started us off with a little bread basket. It was nice to munch on while waiting for our food. There was a lot of good options, but for some reason the omelet stood out to me. I usually require some sort of protein with my breakfast or brunch, but this dish did not come with one. The omelet came with mushrooms, spinach, gouda, a mix of fruit and a salad. The omelet was really good and I did not miss meat at all. The salad that came with it was nicely dressed and complimented the omelet perfectly. The fruit was fresh and a refreshing bite after the savory items. This meal filled me up and left me completely satisfied. From walking through the library and even seeing cookbooks in the gift shop, Mrs. Bush's award winning cowboy cookies kept being mentioned so I had to get them. We did not want them right then so they do have the option of getting some fresh cookies to go nicely packaged. The cookies were indeed good. I'm glad we checked out this cute little café located inside the presidential library. Sometimes you gotta take a chance on these little hidden gems.
Yahara Taishi
Visited in March 2024. This is a cafe attached to the G.W.Bush Presidential Center. Ordered mrs. bush's favorite sandwich and lemonade. It's very healthy, the ingredients are good, and it's very delicious. The lemonade is not sweet and has a refreshing taste. It's very filling and will fill you up. It was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Rotermund
Typical museum Cafe. We needed to grab a bite because of our schedule that day so we ate here. Overpriced but good was better than average for a museum. I would recommend reserving a spot during peak tourist time. I imagine it could get quite busy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dave Fry
A great spot after visiting the museum
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Caesar Salad Lunch, Corned Beef Sandwich
Tiffany J.
What a beautiful café! I did not expect for Café 43 to be a full service restaurant. I was thinking it would be more of a grab and go, counter service type of establishment. We had lunch at the café after visiting the Bush Presidential Library. The staff kept telling us how good the food was while we were there. I honestly thought they were blowing smoke, but I have to admit, I really enjoyed my meal. I ordered the Avocado Toast. It came with salad. It was very light and refreshing. There was a good amount of avocado on the toast, but it didn't over power the dish. I ordered the eggs scrambled and they were very good and firm. I liked that they were placed on a bed of spinach. I'm not usually a fan of fruit in a green salad, but I enjoyed this one. My friend had the Omelet and enjoyed it. It looked really good, but I did not try any. Our server was Manny. He was very nice and personable. He made good recommendations and answered our questions. The dining room is very large and there are a ton of windows which allows in natural light. I recall seeing a small patio, but no one was sitting out there. The space would be great for a gathering like a bridal or baby shower. There was a painting by President Bush near the entrance which I found to be a nice touch. I'm happy we were able to eat lunch at the café. We had a busy day so it saved time being able to eat here after visiting the library.
RonC
This is truly a delightful neighborhood gem in spite of being hidden away in the Bush Presidential Museum. The restaurant is open, airy and bright with a menu that is extensive and affordable. Service is very efficient and personable without being rushed or intrusive. Great for family events or a cozy lunch. I wish this restaurant would open during the evening.
Julie
Cafe 43 is a safe place to dine. The service is great as well as the food. An extra, you can visit the Bush Center exhibit before or after you dine. The exhibit is about freedom and the various forms of it.
Bunbury
Cafe 43 is a delight. The menu has a lot of variety, from avocado toast to salads to sandwiches and chicken dishes. Everything is flavorful and fresh. The servers are professional and helpful and the ambience is cheerful and relaxing. I love the vegan soups.
Sean Clayton
Would highly recommend to my friends and family. Had the grilled chicken on chobata bread with sweet potato fries. Couldn’t ask for better service or food. The food is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere of the restaurant is good for lunch.
This was our 3rd visit, and we loved it! The food was absolutely incredible, from start to finish! The prices were not outlandish, and the service, second to none! Highly recommend!
Lawrence Cole
Very nice venue for eating. Attentive service. Price was fair for the occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pecan Crusted Chicken
Excellent restaurant. If the restaurant would validate parking I'd have business lunches there once a month. I suspect others would too. An extra $20 for parking (two parties) makes it a bit expensive.
SusanD
I chose to have the First Lady's favorite sandwich. The filling in the sandwich was somewhat mushy and did not taste very good. The bread had been buttered and then grilled. For me, it was way too much butter---too greasy. The sandwich was also very large. I would rather have had a fresher sandwich--not mushy and on healthier whole wheat bread.
Sandy Gelt
Lovely room and great food. Guests need to know how to find this restaurant and where to park. We drove around for quite awhile looking for it. It is actually inside the Bush museum but not obvious whatsoever.
Quick and efficient service. It's a great place for a business lunch. I just wished the windows were tainted as the outside light was intense. It was also relatively noisy there - people talking out loud. It's definitely more like a cafe and not a sit-down restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visiting Cafe 43 was not on my Dallas to do list, but after working up an appetite from checking out the presidential library, this place was just too convenient to pass up. I was expecting a small cafe with a few grab and go options, but this was a beautiful, full blown restaurant. You do not have to visit the library to eat here, but there is a fee to park in the lot across the street. We were seated right away and customer service was great, although a tad bit slow. We were not looking for a heavy meal as we had more plans for the day in Dallas. The brunch menu mostly leaned on the healthier, lighter side which is exactly what we were looking for. They have starters, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. They do have Mr. & Mrs. Bush's favorite items scattered throughout the menu as well which I thought was a nice touch. They started us off with a little bread basket. It was nice to munch on while waiting for our food. There was a lot of good options, but for some reason the omelet stood out to me. I usually require some sort of protein with my breakfast or brunch, but this dish did not come with one. The omelet came with mushrooms, spinach, gouda, a mix of fruit and a salad. The omelet was really good and I did not miss meat at all. The salad that came with it was nicely dressed and complimented the omelet perfectly. The fruit was fresh and a refreshing bite after the savory items. This meal filled me up and left me completely satisfied. From walking through the library and even seeing cookbooks in the gift shop, Mrs. Bush's award winning cowboy cookies kept being mentioned so I had to get them. We did not want them right then so they do have the option of getting some fresh cookies to go nicely packaged. The cookies were indeed good. I'm glad we checked out this cute little café located inside the presidential library. Sometimes you gotta take a chance on these little hidden gems.
Visited in March 2024. This is a cafe attached to the G.W.Bush Presidential Center. Ordered mrs. bush's favorite sandwich and lemonade. It's very healthy, the ingredients are good, and it's very delicious. The lemonade is not sweet and has a refreshing taste. It's very filling and will fill you up. It was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Typical museum Cafe. We needed to grab a bite because of our schedule that day so we ate here. Overpriced but good was better than average for a museum. I would recommend reserving a spot during peak tourist time. I imagine it could get quite busy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
A great spot after visiting the museum
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Caesar Salad Lunch, Corned Beef Sandwich
What a beautiful café! I did not expect for Café 43 to be a full service restaurant. I was thinking it would be more of a grab and go, counter service type of establishment. We had lunch at the café after visiting the Bush Presidential Library. The staff kept telling us how good the food was while we were there. I honestly thought they were blowing smoke, but I have to admit, I really enjoyed my meal. I ordered the Avocado Toast. It came with salad. It was very light and refreshing. There was a good amount of avocado on the toast, but it didn't over power the dish. I ordered the eggs scrambled and they were very good and firm. I liked that they were placed on a bed of spinach. I'm not usually a fan of fruit in a green salad, but I enjoyed this one. My friend had the Omelet and enjoyed it. It looked really good, but I did not try any. Our server was Manny. He was very nice and personable. He made good recommendations and answered our questions. The dining room is very large and there are a ton of windows which allows in natural light. I recall seeing a small patio, but no one was sitting out there. The space would be great for a gathering like a bridal or baby shower. There was a painting by President Bush near the entrance which I found to be a nice touch. I'm happy we were able to eat lunch at the café. We had a busy day so it saved time being able to eat here after visiting the library.
This is truly a delightful neighborhood gem in spite of being hidden away in the Bush Presidential Museum. The restaurant is open, airy and bright with a menu that is extensive and affordable. Service is very efficient and personable without being rushed or intrusive. Great for family events or a cozy lunch. I wish this restaurant would open during the evening.
Cafe 43 is a safe place to dine. The service is great as well as the food. An extra, you can visit the Bush Center exhibit before or after you dine. The exhibit is about freedom and the various forms of it.
Cafe 43 is a delight. The menu has a lot of variety, from avocado toast to salads to sandwiches and chicken dishes. Everything is flavorful and fresh. The servers are professional and helpful and the ambience is cheerful and relaxing. I love the vegan soups.
Would highly recommend to my friends and family. Had the grilled chicken on chobata bread with sweet potato fries. Couldn’t ask for better service or food. The food is cooked to perfection and the atmosphere of the restaurant is good for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was our 3rd visit, and we loved it! The food was absolutely incredible, from start to finish! The prices were not outlandish, and the service, second to none! Highly recommend!
Very nice venue for eating. Attentive service. Price was fair for the occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pecan Crusted Chicken
Excellent restaurant. If the restaurant would validate parking I'd have business lunches there once a month. I suspect others would too. An extra $20 for parking (two parties) makes it a bit expensive.
I chose to have the First Lady's favorite sandwich. The filling in the sandwich was somewhat mushy and did not taste very good. The bread had been buttered and then grilled. For me, it was way too much butter---too greasy. The sandwich was also very large. I would rather have had a fresher sandwich--not mushy and on healthier whole wheat bread.
Lovely room and great food. Guests need to know how to find this restaurant and where to park. We drove around for quite awhile looking for it. It is actually inside the Bush museum but not obvious whatsoever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5