Dandy fonctionne comme un bistrot sophistiqué qui souligne l'intersection entre les techniques culinaires artisanales et les ingrédients issus du marché. La conception intérieure reflète une esthétique industrielle caractérisée par de hauts plafonds et de grandes fenêtres qui illuminent la salle à manger ouverte. Les offres du menu se concentrent sur des plats classiques élevés, présentant des tartines de pain au levain garnies de produits saisonniers et de ricotta maison. La cuisine utilise systématiquement des composants frais et locaux pour construire des assiettes équilibrées qui privilégient la simplicité structurelle plutôt qu'une présentation complexe. Les clients profitent d'une atmosphère animée où l'accent reste strictement mis sur la qualité de la nourriture préparée et la fonctionnalité de l'espace de travail. Cet établissement équilibre la nature décontractée d'un café inspiré du marché avec la précision technique d'une cuisine de bistrot ciblée.
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Dandy est largement reconnu pour ses brunchs exceptionnels, notamment ses pancakes à la ricotta que beaucoup considèrent comme les meilleurs qu'ils aient jamais goûtés, ainsi que son sandwich au poulet frit croustillant, souvent encensé pour sa qualité et sa saveur. Les visiteurs soulignent systématiquement la fraîcheur des ingrédients et l'atmosphère belle et moderne qui font de ce restaurant une destination incontournable du Vieux-Montréal. Bien que sa grande popularité entraîne souvent des files d'attente, surtout les fins de semaine, de nombreux clients estiment que la qualité des plats, l'énergie vibrante et le service attentionné et accueillant du personnel rendent l'expérience amplement digne de l'attente.
I got the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, & it was amazing! 😋 The buttermilk sauce complements the chicken so well. The chicken was also a really good size & it was tender & juicy. The Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes were also really good, the potatoes were slightly sweet & paired perfectly with the dipping sauce.
I tried the Strawberry Matcha, but it was a little bland for my taste. I'd recommend trying one of their other drinks instead.
We called the restaurant beforehand to check if there would be a wait, & luckily, when we arrived around 2 PM, there was no line at all (We went on Monday). The server was also really nice, & our food came out pretty quickly. Overall, we had a great experience & I'd definitely come back for the food!
I ordered the fried chicken sandwich. One word AMAZING!!! Hubby had the pancakes topped wirh strawberries which was just as delicious. The meal was worth every penny. Our visit to Montreal was 5 days & we visited twice. This place is a must to add to your itinerary.
Dandy has been on my list forever, & with the constant lineups & hype around it, I was really looking forward to finally trying it. We went on a Monday at 10 a.m. & still had to wait in line, which is kind of crazy.
The space is cute & the service was good. We ordered the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, ricotta pancakes, fingerling potatoes, & the Endless Summer breakfast.
The fried chicken sandwich had a really nice brioche bun & decent slaw, but the chicken kept sliding out & overall I've definitely had better fried chicken sandwiches. The fingerling potatoes were easily the highlight - fantastic, especially with the aioli. The bacon could've been cooked a little more for my taste.
The ricotta pancakes were good, but again, I've had better. I did LOVE the brown sugar maple syrup though. The Endless Summer breakfast was alright, but nothing really stood out.
Overall, the food was decent, the vibes were cute, & the service was solid - but nothing blew me away enough to understand the amount of hype or the constant lineups. I'm glad I finally tried it, but I wouldn't wait around for it again.
Went there first lunch today. There was a line outside since they don't take reservations. My hubby & I didn't wait long & got seated in about 10 minutes. I ordered chicken salad, & sourdough bread & a fried egg as extras. Everything was so fresh & yummy. Highly recommend the chicken salad if you like crunchy ones. My hubby ordered the smoke salmon sandwich with tomatoes & greens. He loved it too. Super fresh!
Wait staff was lovely. The kitchen seemed a bit backed up, so we had to wait a little longer for our food than we expected, but I had a delicious spritz to keep me occupied during the wait, so all was well. Then, once the food arrived, it was so freaking good that we stopped caring that there was a wait at all. The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was hands down the best I've ever had in my life. My dining companion had the halloumi focaccia & raved over her sandwich too. It was a wonderful addition to our day.
This was our second time at Dandy.The first time, we had a great experience, but unfortunately, today was completely different.
I ordered the cottage cheese pancakes with strawberries. The pancakes were extremely dry, almost like cardboard. I also paid an extra $5.50 for strawberries & literally received five strawberries, bringing the dish to $26.50 for dry pancakes & five strawberries.
My boyfriend ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which was also very disappointing. The bun was soggy, & the chicken didn't even seem fried. It was bland & had none of the crispy texture you would expect from a fried chicken sandwich.
Also, it took 55 mins to get are food & we arrived at opening. A table of 7 that got seated after us got served first & had order same dishes as us, very disappointing.
We spent around $80 & left extremely disappointed. For that price, there are so many better & less expensive places in Montreal. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.
We enjoyed the breakfast here 1000%, we had Ricotta pancakes, buttermilk fried chicken & the endless summer breakfast all was 1000%, oh, don't forget the side order potatoes. P.S. the servers are very hot😀
Worth the line, worth the hype. Good on every level. Don't leave without trying the pancakes. The size of the chicken sandwich? Stacking 2 fried thighs & an egg is diabolical. The potatoes would have disappeared if we weren't so full. The buttery sausage roll with that honey mustard was a perfect bite. The service was so attentive my water cup was full for every sip, even though I was drinking a great IPA. My family loved their drinks. Now it's on the must-go list for every future Montreal visit.