Monday

10 am - 4 pm

Tuesday

10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday

10 am - 4 pm

Thursday

10 am - 4 pm

Friday

10 am - 4 pm

Saturday

10 am - 4 pm

Sunday

10 am - 4 pm

About

Dandy operates as a sophisticated bistro that emphasizes the intersection of artisanal culinary techniques and market-driven ingredients. The interior design reflects an industrial aesthetic characterized by high ceilings and expansive windows that illuminate the open dining area. Menu offerings focus on elevated classic dishes, featuring thick-cut sourdough toasts topped with seasonal produce and house-made ricotta. The kitchen consistently utilizes fresh, locally sourced components to construct balanced plates that favor structural simplicity over complex plating. Patrons experience a lively atmosphere where the focus remains strictly on the quality of the prepared food and the functionality of the workspace. This establishment balances the casual nature of a market-inspired café with the technical precision of a focused bistro kitchen. Every element, from the beverage selection to the curated seasonal vegetables, demonstrates a commitment to ingredient-led preparation methods.

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Dandy is widely celebrated for its exceptional brunch offerings, particularly the ricotta pancakes, which many guests describe as the best they have ever tasted, and the crispy fried chicken sandwich, which frequently earns high praise for its quality and flavor. Visitors consistently highlight the fresh, high-quality ingredients and the beautiful, modern atmosphere that makes the restaurant a must-visit destination in Old Montreal. While the popularity of the spot often results in lines, especially on weekends, many guests feel the delicious meals, vibrant energy, and attentive, welcoming service provided by the professional staff make the experience entirely worth the wait.

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Sandra

5.0

Great spot for a delicious & hearty breakfast! We had the chicken sandwich & the endless summer breakfast. The service (Charo), coffee, & atmosphere were all excellent! We'll be back!

Sep 25, 2025

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Dwain

4.0

I would have given 5 stars but the chicken in the sandwich was bland, the bun & condiments made it good, but as they put 2 pieces of Chicken in it I was eating it alone & found it to be tastless. Service was great, pancakes were great coffee was very nice all in all a great experience... just need to add a little salt to the chicken.

Sep 24, 2025

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Miranda

4.0

EFFECTIVE & VERY NICE STAFF!
Very fortunately I had no wait time, that said, we called in advance to check how busy they were
The ricotta pancakes are perfectly rated
THE MERLYN SPECIAL, UNDERRATED! deserves much more love, it was so flavourful & everything made sense. Happy taste buds
Good coffee
The maple latte didn't taste much like maple
(Very) Fair prices for the quality & portion

Sep 6, 2025

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Ggblinder

5.0

Excellent food & coffee! The ricotta pancakes are the best pancakes I've ever had & the chicken sandwich (with additional egg) was really good.

Aug 26, 2025

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Maïa

5.0

I was surprised to see a lineup at 9:30 on a Sunday. We were seated very quickly by our enthusiastic server. Everyone enjoyed their generous meals & tasty coffee drinks.

Good vibes all around. Bathrooms could've been cleaner.

Aug 10, 2025

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Anthony

4.0

Food, coffee & service was good. Would recommande for local breakfast/coffee runs or bringing your in laws for a Saturday brunch. Quiet a vibe!

Aug 3, 2025

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Lily

4.0

came here on a quick brunch date. we both wanted to try this place since we heard a lot of good things about it. did it live up to the hype? maybe, but there's always room for improvement. the food was great but the portions weren't really balanced.
the service was great though & the coffee was super good & honestly, i will come back ill just order something else.

Aug 1, 2025

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Zahra

3.0

Honestly I didn't see anything but, food is very normal, place is cute but very busy at least over weekend that I went it was so loud.
Very long line, we waited for at least an hour to get a table, I wouldn't do that if I knew food is basic & not worth the hype
You can get take out coffee as well, if you like matcha, try their matcha/pistachio drink

May 24, 2025

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Emily

3.0

The place is really pretty & definitely Instagram-worthy, which probably explains the huge line outside when we were leaving. But honestly, I don't really get the hype. It was super loud & felt a bit chaotic, & we ended up waiting quite a while.

I had the pancakes, & they were just okay-not the best I've had, & pretty heavy. I wasn't a fan of the coffee either. Some of the other food looked really good, so maybe we just didn't order the right things, but overall it wasn't worth the wait for me. Probably wouldn't go back.

May 3, 2025

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Melissa

5.0

Great brunch & great coffee drinks!

Mar 22, 2025

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Dandy

Restaurant élégant servant brunch toute la journée, pizzas, pâtisseries, cafés, cocktails et vins naturels.

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