Breakfast News

Growing Dallas-Fort Worth breakfast chain opens restaurant in McKinney

Breakfast Club 51

It doesn't seem possible but there's more breakfast coming to Dallas-Fort Worth. Specifically, to McKinney with the imminent opening of Breakfast Club 51, a new restaurant opening at 7560 SH-121, #100 on Februrary 1.

The restaurant is from Habib Akbari, an experienced Canadian restaurateur who moved to North Texas in 2023 to bestow breakfast and brunch upon us.

He's actually in the process of creating a small chain. He opened the first Breakfast Club 51 in Roanoke in March 2023 at 1212 N. U.S. Hwy 377, #127, and followed that in December with a location in Fort Worth at 6650 N. Beach St. #108.

The name is a nod to Akbari’s lucky number, as well as his goal to open 51 locations across Texas.

His vision is to offer breakfast with the same upscale atmosphere as some of the other chains that have opened across DFW in recent years, but at a slightly lower price point.

Prices range from $7.25 for a one-egg combination plate to $22 for steak and eggs. So, just slightly lower.

In addition to the usual omelets, crepes, and eggs benedict, Breakfast Club 51 has three house specialties:

Hearty Breakfast Coco Frutti (poached egg, cottage cheese, fruit bowl, and biscuit or muffin)
Popular Coco Frutti (2 eggs, choice of meat, half waffle with strawberries and bananas)
California Coco Frutti (2 eggs, avocado, tomatoes and red onions on bread or biscuit, served with a fruit bowl).

Coco Frutti is named for a breakfast franchise in Canada that Akbari owns.

There's also a line of $6 yogurt-and-fruit smoothies whose names pay tribute to Texas cities, such as the Roanoke with mango, raspberries, and apple juice; and the Southlake with banana, mango, raspberries, and pineapple juice.

Akbari is a former dishwasher who worked his way up the industry ladder and he’s never forgotten what it’s like to be in the kitchen.

“I grew up in a family where breakfast was very important, even more important than dinner," Akbari says. "I learned from other chains, but I saw that not a lot of breakfast places offered healthy options in an upscale atmosphere."

Putting into Plano

New Plano restaurant Sip'Stroke tees up golf with chef-driven fare

Saffron salmon skewers, one of the featured seafood offerings on Chef Madan Oli’s menu at Sip’Stroke.

Photo courtesy of Sip'Stroke.

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It's tee time for a new restaurant featuring a private Full Swing golf simulator and an indoor putt-putt course in Plano: Called Sip’Stroke, the new "eatertainment" spot is opening Saturday, August 1 at 5969 Dallas Pkwy.

The concept comes from Kushal Raj Bastakoti, a cityscape artist and interior designer from Nepal who moved to Dallas in 2013 to attend the University of North Texas. Bastakoti also owns Skyline Lounge in downtown Dallas, which opened earlier this year, and is a franchisee of the Asian beverage and dessert chain Feng Cha Café.

He says he chose the location due to the rapid growth of businesses and residences in the nearby Legacy area.

“At Sip’Stroke we created a space that is entirely unique — it feels like you're on a 9-hole golf course, but paired with exceptional dining,” he says.

Although built around golf, the restaurant is also chef-driven. Bastakoti recruited chef Madan Oli, who launched his culinary career in Copenhagen, where he developed a focus on high-quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and presentation.

“My goal is to bring people together through modern American cuisine with bold flavors and global inspiration,” says Oli. “Every dish is crafted with care, balance, and a true passion for hospitality.”

$Sip\u2019Stroke$ At Sip’Stroke, you can catch the game, play a round of putt-putt, and enjoy a high-end meal.Photo courtesy of Sip'Stroke.

Oli designed a menu featuring shared boards, fresh seafood, premium steaks, elevated bar staples, and desserts. Highlights include prime ribeye frites, saffron salmon, maple leaf duck breast, Cabernet-braised short ribs, Wagyu sliders, and a selection of tacos and wings, with prices ranging from $20 to $35.

The full bar serves classic and signature cocktails, along with shots, wine, beer, and zero-proof drinks.

The venue includes a private golf simulator that accommodates up to eight guests, a custom nine-hole mini-golf course integrated into the dining room, seating for 60 indoors, and an additional 15 seats on the patio.

While Sip’Stroke has been operating with limited hours during a soft opening over the past several days, regular business hours begin Saturday, August 1, from 12 noon to 12 midnight daily. A grand opening celebration is planned for late August.

A second Sip’Stroke location is also in the works next to Skyline Lounge at 2012 Commerce St. in downtown Dallas and is expected to open before the end of the year. The owners say restoring the historic 100-year-old building has taken longer than anticipated.

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