Breakfast Brothers

Breakfast Brothers isn’t just serving breakfast—they’re dishing out generational recipes with a side of culture and community. Founded by Rickey Booker Sr. and Jonathan Biley-Smith, two former nightclub owners who started this journey in 2017 with a black trailer (dubbed “The Little Black Shack”) parked outside their clubs, this Black-owned brand has exploded into a DFW breakfast empire. Their secret weapon? The Breakfast Brothers All-Purpose Seasoning—a proprietary spice blend inspired by their mothers, grandmothers, and aunts that hits your taste buds with that “come back for more” energy. You’ll find classics reimagined with soul: red velvet waffles, catfish and grits, chicken and french toast, fried salmon bites, pork chops and pancakes, and those signature chicken wings that have people driving across town just for the flavor.

Walking into any Breakfast Brothers location feels like stepping into your cool uncle’s house—vintage car seats for booths, black tin remnants from The Little Black Shack lining the walls, cultural icons on display, and old-school hip-hop and R&B pumping through the speakers. The vibe is upbeat, the selfie spots are everywhere (even in the bathrooms), and the energy is pure celebration. Pros? The food is consistently fire, portions are generous, the mimosas come in multiple flavors, and they host a TV show called “In The Kitchen With The Breakfast Brothers” that streams on Hulu and YouTube TV. Cons? You might need to add your own salt and pepper to the eggs, and with locations this popular, expect a wait during peak hours. But honestly, once you taste that first bite, you’ll understand why people follow Breakfast Brothers wherever they go—and why Dallas Cowboys players, mayors, and hip-hop legends keep showing up.