Reviewers describe Dandy as a stylish, bustling brunch spot with a bright, cozy, Instagram-worthy space and consistently friendly, attentive service. Standouts like ricotta pancakes and the fried chicken sandwich are repeatedly praised, often with generous portions, crispy fingerling potatoes, and rich maple or aioli accents. The menu is seen as inventive but compact, with Endless Summer breakfast, mushroom toast, avocado toast and salads earning praise while a few dishes are viewed as overpriced or not as exciting. Lines and crowds are a common weekend theme, and some guests note loud surroundings and limited seating or no reservations. Coffee and pastries are frequently highlighted as high quality, and the overall vibe is lively yet welcoming. Overall, Dandy is regarded as a top brunch option in the area, delivering memorable dishes and solid service, with most diners willing to return despite the potential for wait times and cost.
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.
Nov 24, 2019
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Première fois à votre restaurant pour moi. J'étais référé par mon invité. Le repas était succulent & à la hauteur de nos attentes. Facile pour moi de vous référer. Bon succès.
Amazing! Everything about Dandy was wonderful. The decor was really beautiful. Like a minimalist Art Deco haven. The service was efficient, friendly & attentive. Our meals were outstanding. The ingredients were fresh & perfectly cooked. The presentation was pleasing to the sense & the portions were more than generous. Dandy was a splurge worthy treat.
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.
Unfortunately we were disappointed by our breakfast at Dandy. The server was great but the food was just okay. I ordered the breakfast sandwich & found the verrrry thick cut bacon not cooked enough; it was just fatty, no crisp anywhere. The bread was large & almost overpowering. My husband saw a pic of the ricotta pancakes on instagram so had to get them. Again, disappointed. They tasted like Aunt Jemina powder pancakes!
Nov 8, 2019
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Delicious food as we enjoyed potato latke/smoked salmon & ricotta pancakes), excellent service & friendly staff, restaurant is beautiful with big windows & décor, we had a relaxing & fun time! This was my second time dining at Dandy for lunch during the week & weekend brunch & I will definitely come back with my friends.
Oct 28, 2019
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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.
Food was quite good but service felt very rushed
We were with our toddler & the staff made us feel like we shouldnt be there with a child
Place was not even that busy
Too bad
