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 creative sandwich, the miso adds a lot of layers & exotic flavours & the coffee has exceptional flavour is worth savouring for moderately addicted coffee drinkers.
The service was very friendly & the food was VERY tasty. The portion sizes were also generous! The coffee needs improvement though, specifically the steaming of the milk for the milk drinks (flat white, latte, etc)
Sept 2024 -Didnt like it. ordered chicken sandwich, ricotta pancake & breakfast avocado toast. All were OK. Food is overrated. Ambiance is good though. Coffee was OK too.
We ordered ENDLESS SUMMER BREAKFAST & PANCAKES. In my opinion both were pricy based on portion. Even coffee we ordered was pricy too! I ordered americano which was served in almost espresso size! The endless summer breakfast was served with only one egg (& one dough) for $22.99!! Also, you should pay extra for a pinch of pistachio & extra sweet syrup for your pancake for $7! (No fruits)
Delicious food, staff are all friendly & helpful. We had to wait in line but that's only because it's a popular breakfast spot! You could order coffee in line while you wait. Highly recommended if you are looking for a good breakfast spot while in MTL.
Always wanted to try this place for brunch for a couple years since it's "famous", but it's always huge line up outside on weekends. Finally went in recently, but was quite disappointed tbh. The menu is so small & everything is insanely overpriced. They are all very small portion, including the coffee (in a tiny glass cup) without free refill, unlike many other brunch places. Quality is just acceptable. With that price & the small portion, you'd hope the taste would be much higher than it is. Won't go back...
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.
What an experience for the palate! We were 5 people & the ooh's & aah's were never-ending at every bite. We could not help sharing! We have to go back to try other items on the menu!! &, if you are a coffee lover, you will love their coffees!
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.
