Crossroads Diner’s notoriously delicious sticky buns

It’s been more than 4 years since Crossroads Diner moved from their original home in Lake Highlands to their current digs at Preston and Campbell. This morning about 6 a.m., chef/owner Tom Fleming announced on Facebook he’s throwing in the dishtowel.

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“Well we gave it our best,” wrote Fleming. “I’m truly saddened that I am writing this, but the time has come. We have decided to close Crossroads Diner permanently!! I thought we would make it to 10 year anniversary but we fell short by 5 days!! 9 years and 360 days is still a damn good run!”

Despite the move, many from LH had been making the 10+ mile trek to far north Dallas for Fleming’s notorious sticky buns and melt-in-your-mouth pancakes. That is, they’d been loyal visitors until the pandemic struck.

“To our guests that changed our lives so positively over the years I am honored and blessed!!! Thanks,” wrote Fleming. “I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I’ll let ya know when I do!!”

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    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.