Overall, Dandy is portrayed as a popular all-day brunch spot in Old Montreal, known for its ricotta pancakes and a very crispy fried chicken sandwich, generous portions, and a friendly, efficient staff; the vibe is lively and stylish, with good coffee and drinks, but weekend lines and occasional inconsistencies in service and pricing can affect some visits; nonetheless, many reviewers say they would return to try more items and praise the atmosphere and the standout dishes that keep drawing them back.
A bit overrated, long lineup out the door & no reservation system. Food & drinks was fair but nothing spectacular. Tried the fried chicken sandwich as that seemed to be one of the most popular dishes, but found it quite dry & unflavoured compared to other places that offers this dish in Toronto.
Dandy's brunch was fantastic! We shared the pancakes & the chicken sandwich between two people & both dishes were delicious. Good portions & delicious flavours. Thanks
I think I just ate the best fried chicken sandwich of my life here! Tender thigh meat, ubercrunchy batter, sweet-ish slaw underneath, airy brioche bun: perfection!! The blistered fingerling potatoes were also delicious.
The Sourdough Bread is really delicious, & the way the avocado was seasoned & salted tasted perfect. Also includes vegetables in the menu, & perfectly balances against the avocado. The Chicken Burger had two big chicken thighs on top of nice soft ciabatta bread. The most delicious chicken burger I ever ate. Also, the milk foam of the Maple Latte was so soft:)
It's worth every penny. I promise if you go there to start your day you will have an excellent day. The chicken sandwich with egg was incredibly well seasoned & juicy, & the avocado sourdough toast with egg & tzatziki salad had some incredible flavors that I didn't seem possible for such a seemingly basic dish. Really happy I went here, I would eat here every day if I could.
We happened to come across this restaurant while visiting Montreal & were rewarded for it. I had the chicken sandwich & my friend had the ricotta pancakes, both were WONDERFUL! The staff was great & attentive. We took the desserts to go & were again rewarded with goodness…definitely worth it.
Oct 1, 2023
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Most friendly staff with impeccable service. An absolute must in Old Montreal without hesitation. They make a mean, juicy, mouth watering fried chicken sandwich served on the fluffiest brioche bread. The ricotta pancakes, bathing in liquid gold, will leave you speechless.
Great chicken sandwich - among the best I've had (& I've had some). The pancakes are sublime. The stack of three fluffy ones eats like a rich & delicious cake. Really quite incredible.
Dec 8, 2019
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Overall pleasant brunch experience. Friendly service. My partner ate well. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich & the bun & slaw were tasty, but my piece of chicken was quite burnt & dry.
The pancakes in browned butter were phenomenal! I had some of the chicken sandwich as well, but I found the bread was overpowering & didn't let the taste of the chicken come through. The coffee was delicious. Our waiter was delightful & attentive. Will definitely go back.
Fried chicken sandwich, latkes, coffee, & mimosa were delicious. Service was friendly & attentive. Beautiful dining space. It's a touch pricey for portion sizes but very high quality. Def worth trying. I'd like to try the ricotta pancakes next time.
Fantastic environment & the service was pleasant & quick. The food was excellent. I had the ricotta pancakes & a side order of the best bacon I have ever had! My partner had the buttermilk chicken sandwich that came with homemade potato chips. For better or worse, both plates were empty by the time we were done. A long walk was much needed post brunch! Can't wait to return!
Oct 15, 2019
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Generally a good experience, service was friendly & efficient, restaurant was a little noisy so if that's not your thing you won't like it. Had the buttermilk chicken sandwich ($22), was good but not exceptional, could've done with a salad on the side or something. The Caesar was delicious, etc. Would maybe go back, but for the price, won't rush.
What a great lunch. I'd spotted Dandy on Instagram & was eager to try it out on a recent visit to Montréal. The food, service, & space did not disappoint! Excellent attention to detail from everyone on the staff (front of house to wait staff). They're quick with a smile & aim to make sure everything is perfect for your meal. The kitchen staff gave a great effort too (soup of the day, home made chips, & the fried chicken sandwich). All were delightful but one thing I'm still thinking about is the labne with the chips! Completely surprised by the complexity of the flavor with added citrus. Well done!
Loved everything about Dandy! The food, decor, staff, all exceeded my expectations. I love how the dishes have both fresh/healthy & decadent components. Also the crowd is always very trendy too. I make sure to stop in every time I visit Montreal. I've had the chance to try a lot of dishes & my faves are the fried chicken sandwich, pancakes, latkes, fresh pasta, & of course the sweets at the coffee counter (the coffee is SO good too). Highly recommend!!! Also follow their instagram that shows new dishes & specials.
