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.
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 !
Dandy is worth the wait, great food & attentive service. The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy n the apple salad at the bottom of the burger added such a fresh, refreshing touch. Drinks were decent overall, but I'd pass on the matcha latte. will come back again
May 3, 2026
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You should come here. It was amazing. We had the ricotta pancakes & the chicken sandwich, it was spectacular!! Great service, great atmosphere. You will love it.
Fantastic find! Was looking for a brunch place that was open during the weekdays to meet a friend. The menu is limited but everything on the menu looks great! My friend tried the chicken salad & loved it. I tried the buttermilk chicken sandwich & was surprised to see the size of the sandwich!! The chicken was super crispy & just delicious. Would definitely go back again to try other dishes for my next brunch.
Also the service is very friendly & awesome!
Not only was this the best breakfast I've had on this trip, but it was the best meal overall. Delicious food, friendly & kind waiters, & the atmosphere was lively & fun but not overwhelming. We got the ricotta pancakes, fried chicken sandwich, & side of smashed potato fingerlings. Every single item was superb! I'm going to be dreaming about those pancakes for weeks. The chicken was soooo tender. Everything was seasoned perfectly. Highly highly recommend. My only regret is not finding this place sooner during our trip so we could come here more than once!
Mar 1, 2026
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The food is delicious & fresh ingredients that you can taste immediately upon eating. It was busy as we went during brunch time. However there were no delays in service nor in delivering the delicious food & drinks. I was delightfully surprised at the ricotta pancakes, the chicken sandwich & my breakfast dish.
I agree with another review that the chicken was a surprisingly scrumptious & juicy. Not to mention the unique coffee. The atmosphere it's well lit, clean, spacious & welcoming design. My children & I enjoyed it.
Amazing place for brunch. There's plenty of seating but it gets busy very quickly. We had the mushroom toast, the chicken sandwich, the avocado toast, & the ricotta pancakes. Everything tasted excellent! Service is good too. Coffee was also very good & the pastry is delicious.
They have such a unique & delicious brunch, definitely different from anywhere else in town! This was my second visit, & both times I ordered the chicken sandwich, & so good! I'll definitely be coming back again. 🥪✨
Nov 10, 2025
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Passez votre chemin. N'allez pas là. Je ne suis pas du type à faire des critiques défavorables. Je comprends qu'un tel lieu tendance doit avoir un coût de local hyper cher a payer & que cest un secteur hyper touristique de Montréal mais ceci étant dit, il y a des limites à tordre l'éponge. J'ai pris leur'sandwich' au poulet frit à 23,99$ alors on est en droit de s'attendre à quelque chose à la hauteur quand on te parle de remoulade & de chimichurri. En fait c'était un foutu petit burger garni de croquette de poulet frit hyper huileux avec une tonne de panure. J'ai pris la peine d'ouvrir une de ces croquettes & à l'intérieur c'était de faible morceaux de poulets bas de gamme brun. Loin d'une généreuse portion de poitrine de poulet de chair blanche. La remoulade était en fait un mince filet de pommes râpées & le chimichurri une banale mayo... & comble de l'attrappe-touriste, aucun accompagnement à ce prix. Heureusement la serveuse était vraiment sympathique & le jeune homme qui desservait les tables m'a demandé si j'aimais & en lui répondant en riant 'je trouve ça très bas de gamme', m'a fait un signe de compréhension & de compassion. J'ai fini avec une galette pour emporter. & grâce à la serveuse qui m'a dit'je devrais vous servir celle-ci, mais je vous en offre une fraîchement préparée.' Montréal comme paradis culinaire a bien meilleur à vous offrir avec une offre honnête, généreuse & à un prix digne de ce que vous méritez.
Food was good. Pancakes were delicious. Hubby had the chicken sandwich. So big he couldn't bite into it with out removing one of the chickens on it. He really liked though. People were nice but it does feel a little cramped. Would go again.
Dandy's was a wonderful Sunday brunch experience all around! We arrived at the peak time & waited for a short time, but the staff kept busy & the tables turned. The dining area table arrangement was so unique, offering neighborly banter or privacy. We enjoyed brief exchanges with both our neighbors on either sides, which certainly enhanced our positive experience of the restaurant & the city!
The food selection was limited but inclusive of brunch favorites with Dandy's special prep! I ordered the fried chicken sandwich & loved it. I only wished I could have also ordered the pancakes. Two cocktails are included in our final bill, plus gratuity. I thought it was reasonably priced.
The service was attentive, courteous & friendly. I couldn't ask for more.
A little bit of a wait to get seated but very worth it. We had a very nice breakfast here, with absolutely excellent service.
We had a smoked salmon sandwich & an Endless Summer Breakfast. The server was very attentive & understanding with a good allergy we brought up which was great to see.
I ate the endless breakfast & while it was a bit different than what I'd normally eat (not a fan of tomatoes or cucumbers), it was delicious. I really enjoyed it & would 100% eat it again.
Great start to the day & also a great Tira Misu coffee to get going for a full day or activity too.
Oct 4, 2025
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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!
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.
The food was really tasty- we shared the pancakes & the halloumi sandwich. The portions are on the small side for brunch but each bite is flavour packed. Not your average brunch place . Cute interior too.
What an amazing brunch spot! 5/5 & not even exaggerating. Yes you have to wait in line since it's super popular. Be there early, they open at 10 & there's already a line. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, fingerlings potatoes & the ricotta pancakes. Everything is so delicious & made to perfection! The waiter was friendly & sweet. The maple lattes were pretty yummy too. It's definitely one of my favorite brunch spots. Will come back to try other items.
