Hippos and Hashbrowns

For Texans who cherish the authentic, comforting flavors of scratch-made baking but operate on a modern, fast-paced schedule, Hippos and Hashbrowns stands as a beloved culinary solution in East Dallas. Founded by Sandra Daniels in 2016, this small-batch bakery has grown from a popular farmers' market vendor into a dedicated local institution, celebrated for its unique products and unwavering commitment to quality. The bakery’s mission is focused on providing quality baked goods that nourish the body and soul, blending traditional baking values—what founder Sandra Daniels calls 'vintage taste'—with the convenience needed for the 'modern kitchen.'

Hippos and Hashbrowns is more than just a place to grab a quick treat; it’s a reflection of decades of passion, rooted in a family life where food was central and the founder was baking from the age of 12. Returning to Dallas after a long sojourn in East Africa, Sandra identified a market need for high-quality, specialty items, which led to the creation of their signature whole grain crisp bread. Today, the bakery uses only the best ingredients, sourcing local pastured eggs, organic flour, and local seasonal produce whenever possible, ensuring every bite reflects the rich agricultural bounty of Texas and the surrounding region. The result is a selection of baked goods that consistently earns rave reviews and has been featured in respected Texas publications like D Magazine.

Hippos and Hashbrowns has firmly established its roots in the East Dallas community, providing a consistent physical location for customers across the metroplex. The dedicated storefront operates out of its own kitchen, offering a reliable spot for customers to collect pre-orders and utilize their convenient grab-and-go service.

The address is 9125 Diceman Dr, Dallas, TX 75218, USA. This location makes it easily accessible for customers in East Dallas, Lakewood, and beyond. Recognizing the need for smooth service, the bakery offers convenient service options, specifically Takeout, allowing for quick stops for both pre-ordered items and grab-and-go products.

In line with their welcoming community spirit, the physical location prioritizes customer ease, offering key accessibility features for all patrons:

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot

The bakery’s business model also extends its reach well beyond the physical address. While the Dallas storefront is the hub for production and local pickup, Hippos and Hashbrowns maintains retail partnerships in over a half-dozen shops across Dallas and Collin County, including locations like Cheese and Chutney in Oak Cliff, Cox Farms Market (Dallas and Duncanville), and Patina Green in McKinney. This expansive network ensures that their signature products are easily available to a wide audience of Texas food enthusiasts.

Hippos and Hashbrowns has crafted a service model that expertly balances artisanal quality with daily practicality. Recognizing that busy Texans need solutions for quick, high-quality meals and treats, they have specialized in fresh, ready-to-eat items as well as popular ready-to-bake frozen products. The focus is on Breakfast items and quick breads, perfect for morning rushes or weekend brunch gatherings.

• Daily Takeout and Grab-and-Go Service: Customers can stop in for prepared items like freshly baked biscuits, muffins, rolls, and seasonal pastries.
• Frozen Take & Bake Options: A highly popular service allowing customers to store items like savory Pocket Pies (in flavors like Sausage, egg, cheese), Sourdough Butter Biscuits, Cinnabiscuits, and Breakfast Empanadas in their freezer. This is ideal for bringing scratch-made quality to the home kitchen in under 30 minutes.
• Custom and Pre-Order Baked Goods: Customers can pre-order specific items like their 9-inch chocolate chip Cookie Cake decorated with buttercream frosting for special occasions, requiring only a few days notice.
• DIY Cookie Decorating Kits: Offering festive, pre-portioned kits (e.g., the Pumpkin Patch Kit) that include cookies, icing, and sprinkles, perfect for kids’ birthdays, holidays, or family activities.
• Wholesale and Retail Partnerships: Supplying specialty goods like whole grain crisps and granola to numerous local shops and markets throughout Dallas and Collin County.
• Farmers' Market Presence: Maintaining a visible presence at local artisan markets, such as Good Local Markets, which was the original platform for the bakery's growth.
• Payment Flexibility: Accepting both Credit cards and Debit cards for ease of transaction.

The menu at Hippos and Hashbrowns is a celebration of Southern comfort, sourdough specialties, and unique, health-conscious options. Their features are rooted in founder Sandra Daniels' dedication to wholesome, lovingly-made treats.

• Signature Whole Grain Crisp Bread: The bakery’s best-seller and foundational item is a thinly sliced, whole wheat crisp bread, often available in multiple flavors (e.g., Rosemary Raisin, Cinnamon Oat, Everything Crisp), perfect for cheeses and dips.
• Exceptional Sourdough Specialties: The bakery is highly praised for its sourdough creations, including flaky Sourdough Butter Biscuits and the "BEST" Sourdough Waffles, which are renowned for being crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, and are available frozen for home use.
• Award-Worthy Cookies and Treats: Favorites include the "absolutely amazing" Pecan cookies (praised for perfect flavor and texture), and the unique Salted Sourdough Chocolate Chip cookies, featuring ultra-thin chocolate discs and sea salt.
• Seasonal Galettes and Hand Pies: Offering rotating, seasonal options like the "wonderful" Peach Galette or savory Spinach Artichoke Galettes, featuring their signature flaky butter pastry. Savory options also include 5-inch Pocket Pies.
• Focus on Fresh, Local Ingredients: Production practices prioritize the use of local pastured eggs, organic flour, and local seasonal produce, underscoring their commitment to quality and supporting Texas agriculture.
• Variety of Quick Breads and Loaf Cakes: Including options like moist Zucchini bread and classic loaf cakes, often available in vegan varieties to accommodate diverse dietary needs.
• Small-Batch Granola: Another staple item that, alongside their crisps, has received features in major local media outlets.

For Dallas residents, choosing Hippos and Hashbrowns means investing in a high-quality, local, scratch-made product that truly understands the Southern desire for comfort and the modern need for convenience. What makes this bakery uniquely worth choosing is the seamless fusion of "vintage taste for the modern kitchen."

Instead of settling for mass-produced goods, customers can elevate their everyday meals with the bakery's signature items. They are one of the best sources in the DFW area for specialized, artisanal products like the distinctive whole grain crisp bread and the critically acclaimed sourdough biscuits. The convenience of their frozen, ready-to-bake products—from biscuits to savory breakfast empanadas—is a game-changer for busy Texan families, allowing them to serve a fresh, hot, high-quality breakfast or brunch without the intensive labor. Furthermore, the commitment of founder Sandra Daniels to using local ingredients and sharing her heartfelt passion through baking creates a product that not only tastes amazing but also carries a genuine connection to the local community. For a taste of the best of local Dallas baking, specializing in wholesome goodness and amazing texture (especially those blueberry muffins and strawberry biscuits), Hippos and Hashbrowns is the must-visit spot in East Dallas.

To place a pre-order, inquire about catering, or find out the current seasonal menu offerings, please use the following contact details. It is highly recommended to visit early in the day or pre-order to secure popular seasonal items like galettes.

Address: 9125 Diceman Dr, Dallas, TX 75218, USA

Phone: (346) 800-3610

Hippos and Hashbrowns

9125 Diceman Dr, Dallas, TX 75218, USA