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Dandy

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

Old Montreal
4.5$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 10 am
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BreakfastBistroMarketItalianDesserts & SweetsBrunchCateringGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
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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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Reviews for Dandy

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on Google4.4 (1500+)
*as of 2026-08-15
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Review Summary

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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Best pancakes in town 😍

May 21, 2026
on Google

J'ai vraiment été bluffé par ce restaurant. Je ne savais pas que des pancakes & un sandwich au poulet frit pouvaient être aussi bons. La pâtisserie à l'érable était délicieuse également. Le service était excellent aussi. Je recommande d'y aller hors des heures de pointe pour ne pas attendre trop longtemps avant d'avoir une place. Ce restaurant est devenu mon endroit de brunch préféré dans le vieux Montréal !

May 20, 2026
on Google

Honestly, I don't mind standing in line for a long period to try something good but for this place I do not get the hype. I got the ricotta pancakes & it was just ok. Do not understand why there's such a long line always.

May 17, 2026
on Google
5.0

A cozy & charming spot for brunch close to Old Montreal! The staff were friendly & suggested many options for additions/substitutions to meals. The coffee & the ricotta pancakes were top tier!

May 12, 2026
on Google

Amazing food & experience! Great service! Original menu. Loved the ricotta pancakes & smoked bacon. Butter tart was the best i ever had.

May 6, 2026
on Google

The beef sandwich special was pretty good to be fair, just would've wanted more meat for a 27$ sandwich.

The ricotta pancakes were bland & incredibly dense, as if the batter was over mixed. Not sure why it's a popular item.

Black coffee was pretty good.

One time try for me.

May 2, 2026
on Google

I came here about a month ago & I still think about it. I wish we had Dandy in Toronto!! Their pancakes are HEAVENLYYYY!!!!

Apr 28, 2026
on Google

Nous avons essayé les pancakes, le cinnamon rolls, le déjeuner d'été & les pommes de terre. Tout était excellent. Le service était très bon aussi

Apr 20, 2026
on Google

I found this restaurant on Google by searching'best brunches in Montreal'. I also read another'world traveleing milennial's' article on the'10 best breakfast spots to go to' & figured this breakfast was going to be a homerun. We tried two times before around on the weekend where there was a line out the door, so no chance there. We finally got a table for four on a Tuesday arriving at 10am. The decor is nice, i'm sure the ceiling arches provide a great backdrop for that'mimosa while wearing my overcoat & adidas gazelles' or something hip like that, but that's probably the best this establishment can offer. I don't mind getting fancy or experimental with breakfast, but at the end of the day, I like the option to have some good scrambled eggs & nice european toast. Would it cost this restaurant too much to provide maybe a few omelette options? Once you get the menu, you'll know what I mean. The'Endless Summer Breakfast' is a fried egg on toast that could honestly have been used as a second plate. Very hard. The salad that goes along with it isn't your typical breakfast complimentary salad. Cherry tomatoes, zucchini mixed with Tzatziki sauce. Eh. I could think of a few better options. The pancakes were soggy & swimming in syrup. How about let the customer put the syrup on? They tasted okay, but not worth the marquee position on the menu. All the reviews i've read about these being the best pancakes ever...come on, pump your pancake brakes. They were okay. They don't have regular coffee. I get it. That's not en vogue. All the 20 & 30 year olds want the iced lattes. But how about drip coffee? You should at least have that. Instead, I have to get an Americano -- which is close to regular coffee...but, again, you have a beautiful spot, expensive latte machines & your job is breakfast. Just provide coffee. I can let food slide sometimes if the coffee gets me going. The barista brought us two americanos with the same excitement we saw from the Lynx & sleepy racoons at the Biodome. Zilch. Nada. Aucun. I understand keeeping the menu simple, but this was too simple & niche. I could read the faces of some of the over-50's like me as they flipped the menu over --'Where's the rest?' $168 dollars later I learned my lesson - don't take restaurant advice from a 30 year old'world-traveling instagrammer'. Long lines don't mean good food. They've just been overhyped by follows & likes from some influencer on the InstantGram. There is a spot 5 minutes away that is absolutely fantastic - Olive & Gourmando - go there.

Apr 14, 2026
on Google

Nice place with good service but a bit disappointed of the food, definitely not in the level of September, especially the pancakes which were just mid.

Apr 12, 2026
on Google