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.
Dandy est une destination de brunch prisée à Montréal, reconnue pour son atmosphère animée et ses crêpes à la ricotta emblématiques qui constituent, selon de nombreux clients, le point fort de leur visite. Bien que le restaurant attire fréquemment de longues files d'attente et puisse être bruyant en raison de son succès, une grande majorité de visiteurs estime que la qualité des ingrédients frais et la saveur des plats, comme le sandwich au poulet frit croustillant et les pommes de terre rissolées, justifient largement l'attente. Le service est généralement décrit comme amical, attentionné et efficace, bien que l'expérience puisse varier lors des heures de pointe lorsque la salle est bondée ou que le service ralentit. Malgré des avis partagés sur les prix et le temps d'attente, la plupart des clients apprécient l'originalité du menu et la qualité constante, exprimant souvent le désir de revenir pour une autre expérience culinaire agréable.
I had pancakes, bacon & the crispy potatoes - overall VERY GOOD! 2 small critiques; i would consider adding an element of salt to the pancakes or syrup, even a touch of smoked maldon on top The pancakes were great, but flavors were falling a little flat that would elevate everything. 2nd - invest in some better quality bacon! This is cheap diner bacon. A thicker cut, or braised pork belly bacon would be more flavorful & match the menu better in my opinion. ALSO! it's a girl in the kitchen with safety pins in her ears.......TOTAL BADASS AT HER JOB! She is encouraging with her team, she challenges them, she's got an edge & not afraid to use it, all while still being respectful! If you haven't guessed it, I'm a chef & she is a gem compared to what you will typically find in the kitchen. 1 more thing, keep the floor swept where geusts can see, was a bit of an eyesore.
This place is a fantastic spot for brunch. My wife & I visited Montreal to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, & this place caught our attention. It's modern, easy to find, & offers a delightful array of brunch options. The endless summer breakfast & ricotta pancakes were both exceptional.
Très bon brunch, la serveuse à l'écoute. Des produits de bonnes qualités. Les pancakes & les tartines délicieux, nous nous sommes régalés. Par contre, pour nous qui aimons les pâtes, c'était loin d'être le meilleur plat.... choisissez plutôt le reste.
First impressions: we were 2 people & arrived on a Monday at 11:30 am & saw about 7 or 8 groups ahead of us in line. We were expecting a 1 hour wait & would have been fine with that (we even brought out books to read in line). Nice surprise to see we got seated within 15 minutes. Service: waiter was very friendly & quick & came back several times to refill waters, even during the lunch rush. It took about 40 minutes to get our food after ordering, but again it was the lunch rush Drinks: my wife's $7.00 orange juice tasted suspiciously Tropicana (boo!), but my maple latte was great. Very sweet & tasted more like maple candies than maple syrup. Got an Americano after that which was nice. Food: started with the Chicken sandwich, which was huge & delicious. Fried chicken thighs (not breast) on a fluffy brioche with a herby creamy sauce on a bed of slaw that included granny smith apple. We cut it in half & shared. We added a side of fingerling potatoes which were crunchy & well seasoned with herbs & salt. Came with a side of garlic sauce, & went well together with the sandwich. Last we had the stack of pancakes which remained warm by the time we got to it. The pancakes were dense (not as fluffy as Arthur's) but intentionally so I think. The pool of maple butter at the bottom was awesome & did not get sponged into the bottom pancake. Came with lemon infused mascarpone on the side, which added some bitter to offset the sweet. I liked it, but my wife could have done without (but she still didn't give me her portion!) Overall was a great experience & would return to see what else Dandys has to offer!
A restaurant to SKIP if you're looking for a lunch spot. Food: overpriced, nothing special. Pasta was mid & the shrimp coquette tasted like pre-made grocery store food. Ricotta pancakes are the only worth while menu item. Service: As another reviewer mentioned, the wait for food is >15 minutes. This is excessive. Atmosphere: good looking interior, seating is decent.
Sept 2024 -Didnt like it. ordered chicken sandwich, ricotta pancake & breakfast avocado toast. All were OK. Food is overrated. Ambiance is good though. Coffee was OK too.
A friend told me about this place & it did not disappoint! Super convenient because it was close to our hotel. There is seating indoors & outdoors, & when we came on a Thursday afternoon we did not have to wait long. Many people checked on us & we were very well taken care of. My mom & I shared the endless summer breakfast & she loved it so much that she's going to try & make it at home! Really tasty ingredients that were fresh & healthy. I also had an iced maple latte which was really good! If we have more time I will come back & try the ricotta pancakes because they looked amazing & it seemed like there was one on every table!
