We came for Sunday brunch around 11:45 am and as expected, it was paaaacked. Luckily we found one parallel parking spot left on the side of the building (especially since it's not much parking to begin with). We were greeted upon entering and although the line was long, it probably took 10 minutes to place our order and maybe less than that to actually get our food. We also were able to get seating as well in the back area which faced our car. My husband said his honey chicken biscuit was worth the wait! Which says a lot because he hates waiting, restaurants with sparse parking and tight seating and he said he'd come again. Definitely a place to enjoy some good food and even better staff! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Dandy Breakfast with Chorizo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great cafe in the Heights with a solid menu and sunny disposition. I met a friend here for brunch around 10am on a Sunday, and while busy, we were able to snag a table inside (they do have a lovely outdoor patio if you are heat tolerant or catch a day where Houston weather decides to behave). I opted for their Dandy Classic breakfast with a substitution of pancake instead of toast (do this) - perfect option if you love the standard "All-American" breakfast. Portion was massive, especially the pancake, so good option for sharing. Parking - small lot or street read more

First time here and I understand why the line was so long! Portions are huge and very filling! It's first come first serve for seating. You're required to order at the front first and then find seating. Small cafe so there isn't a ton of indoor seating available during morning rush, but they do offer outdoor seating. Food was so yummy and I'll definitely be back! Everything ordered was delicious! They have a pretty large menu too. read more

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From the outside, it's so cute, perfect for a casual quick brunch! I didn't have a bad time here at all, but for 3 people with 3 entrees (migas, blueberry French toast, chicken and waffles) and a mimosa flight it was $85 dollars. The French toast was so yummy, but the other dishes quality and taste was not worth it cost and size wise. The line does move semi-fast, but people in line definitely get impatient and you can hear snarky remarks occasionally. All the servers were kind, but our cashier definitely didn't want to be there. Flies were everywhere even with the fan but it was all over every table outside. It's cute and worth coming once, but don't think I'd be back unless with a group outing! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

On a hanger-quest, the Hubs brought me here. We were greeted with two things: an impossibly long line and a server who handed us two menus and hope. "The line moves fast and there's always seating. Don't be discouraged!" She wasn't wrong. The line does move fast and what awaits you is excellent food. We came for brunch and were torn between the Double Play weekend special sandwich and the lemon blueberry French toast. We compromised, ordered both, and engaged in breakfasting bliss. It's loud, but efficient and well-tended. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Lemon Blueberry French Toast Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been here twice now and each time the food has been great! I came here last year for my birthday brunch and again for my birthday yesterday! The first time I got chicken and waffles and when I tell you the waffles have such a sweet and delicious taste. In my opinion it taste a bit like cornbread. Then the chicken thighs are fried to perfection too! This time I got the chilaquiles which has chicken and omg! It was so delicious!! It was great sitting outside they have such a beautiful little area to eat in and just have a good time. Everyone was also so nice and helpful and very welcoming! read more

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Tucked in the neighborhood of the Heights. You order at the counter when you first walk in, get your buzzer, then self-serve utensils & condiment station, then seat yourself. If you are trying to decide to visit this location or Bellaire...this location provides a much larger comfortable & inviting dining space to sit & converse over your food as well as outdoor seating. The other location is much smaller & when busy, not as much privacy & more inclined to leave as soon as you finish eating. Food: Scrambled Eggs, onions added (9/10)- flavorful without adding any salt or pepper. Maple sausage (9/10) has a nice soft spiciness. Hash browns (9/10) are thinly shredded potatoes full of flavor. Cannot figure out what they are seasoned with. Grits (8/10)- creamy, little thick don't need to add anything to them. French toast with blueberry & lemon, (7/10)- Flavor toppings work well together, toast is soft throughout. It cooled off very fast so it wasn't really warm when I ate it. I'd try pancakes next time. Parking: Parking is very limited in front of the building & a little street parking so you might get lucky. Otherwise, the free valet booth is right in front of the building. read more

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I really wanted to like Dandelion Cafe, but the food just did not do it for me. The space itself has a really nice aesthetic. It is large, and I was able to easily find parking, which I appreciated. I ordered the breakfast platter with eggs, hash browns, chicken sausage, and pancakes. The eggs came with shredded cheese that was not melted, which I did not enjoy. The hash browns were not my favorite, and the chicken sausage was a bit dry. The pancake was good, though. The highlight for me was the coffee. That was actually really good, and I would come back for that. Its mostly self service as you order then you receive a buzzer and seat yourself. read more

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Walked in and greeted and told there was menus to look at. Good food, good mimosas. Pleasant atmosphere with great music! Salmon toast was excellent, veggie omelette was flavorful even though I'm not a fan of asparagus. Everything was good read more

Resilience, hope, transformation = dandelion Met some friends on a Saturday at 11 am. It's snuggled up among a neighborhood, close to a park. There is small lot as well as street parking. It was busy. When you get inside there's a holder with menus inside, grab one. There will be a line. You follow it through a short maze to the register where you order. Do not find a table. There's a sign this says you may be asked to get up because of their process. There's inside and outside seating. The menu isn't huge and they do have specials. There's a selection of breakfast items and a small lunch menu. There are cocktails of course too. I went basic since this was my first time and ordered the dandy classic - Choice of bacon, maple sausage, pollo sausage, chorizo or avocado w/2 eggs, roasted hashbrowns, choice of toast. My order: 2 eggs over easy, pollo sausage and sourdough toast The eggs were cooked perfectly over easy which was a win and the pollo sausage was so very delicious; the roasted hash browns were simultaneously crispy and tender soft at the same time and the sourdough toast was not overly dense, I did get strawberry jam which I think might be made in house. Very nice. I had a strawberry lemonade to wash it all down. You pick up your drinks at the bar and there is a buzzer that you leave on your table (has a number) and they bring the food to you. There is a little counter that has silverware, napkins and water. Overall, we had a nice experience, The staff is amazing. The cashier was friendly and not overwhelmed from how busy they were. The guy that delivered the food was so sweet and funny and the staff member that picked up our plates told us it wasn't as busy as usual - say what? I thought it was super busy. The only small thing that was a bit annoying was they charged $1 for the sourdough bread which isn't a big deal but when she asked me what kind of toast - white, wheat or sourdough, there was no mention of an up charge. I would have gotten the sourdough anyway but I like the info. It might have been listed somewhere but I didn't notice it and the cashier never mentioned it. Def would come back but maybe during the week. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Dandy classic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is pretty busy on the weekend but had great reviews so I decided to go back and grab it to go during a weekday. The chilaquiles was really good. It comes with chicken and of course, all the usual ingredients in Chilaquiles but I like to get my scrambled with extra cheese added. I was a little disappointed. They didn't have any fajita beef, but the chicken was still really good. I will definitely go back to get the full dining experience. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Chilaquiles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ended up at Dandelion Café after my first breakfast option fell through, and honestly it turned into a great little discovery. I ordered the Dandy Breakfast with eggs over medium, maple sausage, and swapped the toast for a biscuit with apple jam. The food itself was delicious, but about half my order came out wrong, different sausage and strawberry jam instead of what I asked for. I was starving so I just rolled with it, and what I did get still hit the spot. The space has a lot of charm. There's great outdoor seating if the weather cooperates, and the inside is cute without trying too hard. One of my favorite touches was the "make your own mimosa" setup where you can pick your own juice. Little details like that make the place feel fun and personal. Despite the mix-up, I'd definitely come back. Good food, relaxed vibe, and a nice surprise for a backup breakfast plan. read more

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Better than the first time I came! Busy on a Friday midday during the holidays so the line to order was long. Gingerbread latte was a good size, very fragrant and festive, I really enjoyed it! The chilaquiles was very tasty, the chips were a nice thickness and crunch. The eggs on top made it filling and protein packed, all the flavors made this a nice savory dish. Would get this again! read more

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I'm so glad Dandelion cafe was my breakfast option of the day. We got their chicken and waffles, it was honestly a big portion size so we were able to share. The chicken was really crispy and well seasoned. Pair with the syrup and spicy butter, a good combo. Their strawberry agua Fresca was delicious as well. I wasn't really impressed with the honey berry smoothie. It was thick or rich, I think requesting an alternative milk than almond milk will rectify that. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Strawberry Fresca, smoothing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I visited this location for the first time with my friend. There isn't a lot of parking available but valet is offered as an option. The place is very cozy and nice with lots of seating area. You place your order as you come in and take a pager back to your seat for your food to be brought to you. All the employees were super kind and attentive! I ordered the salmon bagel, iced matcha and chocolate muffin. I would say that my food ($13), drink ($6.5) and muffin (4.5) were affordable! I really liked my meal and would definitely come back to get the same thing! The matcha was also good! I like how it had a good balance of sweetness! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Popped in spontaneously before grocery shopping. Decent pastry selection and a good coffee bar. They also have seated breakfast / brunch an outdoor patio! Yum! Need to come back for brunch as we opted for grab n go banana bread and lemon bread! read more

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Love the idea of order then get to go get your seat. Staffs was helpful on making sure I got everything how I wanted and didn't overpay or get too much food so they modified things for me! The buy one get one for a penny mimosas on Monday was great! All food was great quality and flavorful . Bar area was a little dirty but didn't take much for them to come around and clean . Cute interior parking is a little hit or miss . But would definitely recommend read more

Dandelion Cafe - Exterior parking right in front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really did not get the hype with this place. I've heard people rave about this place for years and my sister and I went and were underwhelmed to say the least. I ordered the chicken sandwich for brunch and it tasted as if it was fried along with someone sweet? It tasted like syrup. I was also rather annoyed they don't offer fries on the brunch menu. I had to have my sandwich with hashbrowns which were rather mushy. Our mimosa carafe sat on the counter for a good 10 minutes before I just got up and asked the servers if it was mine, they said yes and I took it back to my table myself. I don't think I'll give it another try. read more

I came for lunch on Saturday around 1 p.m., and the line was crazy long. I'm not sure if it was because it's a new establishment, but I ended up waiting about 30 minutes before I could place my order. Here's what I tried: 1. Big Dandy Omelette - One of the best omelets and breakfast dishes I've ever had! I really enjoyed the cheddar cheese and the filling. The sauce on top tasted like a creamy sriracha and I'd give it a 3/5 on the spice scale. 2. Chicken & Waffle - The chicken was super crispy. 3. Salmon BLTA - This was probably the one dish I'd skip next time. It was mid at best. 4. Strawberries & Cream French Toast - Very sweet and perfect if you're craving dessert for breakfast. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here. However, there were quite a few flies buzzing around the dining area and the food, which took away from the experience a bit. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Big Dandy Omelette (bottom), Chicken & Waffle (middle right), Salmon BLTA (middle left), Strawberry & Cream French Toast (top) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Black bean tostados - 9/10 - $14.50 - I got this with a sunny side up egg and it was delicious and crispy, could use more spice Smoked salmon bagel - 7.5/10 - $13.99 - Tasty but ive had better lol Avocado toast - 8/10 - $14 - A bit too lemony and toast was very soft for my liking but still good Found a cute little brunch spot in the Heights but just a warning - parking can be hard to find on weekends and the line to order gets pretty long. Overall it was a decent brunch spot. I would go back for the black bean tostadas read more

Dandelion Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

We arrived around noon on a Saturday and it was jamming! This is the kind of place where you make your order at the counter and then find an empty table to sit. Line was quite long but moved fairly quickly. Very cute place! They have inside and outside seating. Drinks: Lavender Dream Latte and Brown Sugar Baby Latte. Excellent coffee!! Their beverages menu has so many great sounding options. Food: Lemon Blueberry French Toast, Pancakes (added strawberries), Housemade Biscuits with jams and a side of maple sausage. The French toast was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and the candied lemon peel was sweet and such a nice touch. Pancakes were large and fluffy but lacked a bit in the flavor department. Beware of the biscuits, although it says 3 it is really 6!! Biscuits were lovely, buttery and dense. The jams that accompanied them were yummy, the strawberry being the best of the 3. The maple sausage is a must! So good!! Overall great breakfast spot and would definitely come back. read more

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What a pleasant surprise. This restaurant nestled in a cozy neighborhood in The Heights. They have free valet parking, outdoor and indoor seating. Your food comes out in minutes and their fresh pressed juices are so fresh and refreshing. We ordered Chicken and Waffles, Blueberry and Lemon French Toast, a fresh Strawberry Lemon, and a Cappuccino with Oat-milk. Everything that we ordered was outstanding! And the young lady at the cash register was super sweet as we talked about the plus and minuses of hot vs iced coffee. We'll definitely be back! Give them a try! #HappyEating read more

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I am so disappointed by my experience at this location. I have typically frequented the Bellaire location for years! I chose this location for my Mother's Day brunch given to me by my 77 year old mother. First off, the location gives Berkeley, CA vibes and I would say very cute However, parking is limited in the front so you have to park in the neighborhood. Second, you have to order and then take a seat, which is the same at Bellaire. I'm not mad at that ... but we had to ask for the table to be wiped again as we saw that it was not done right the first time. Third, Flies, Flies, Flies... we opted for inside so that we did not have to deal with that, but it was so many flies on the inside that we could not enjoy our time and I often had to cover my food. One landed on my mom's hair and I took a picture of that. A man adjacent to our table killed two and that's the picture you see of the tissue. Oh, and they only cleaned that table and not the tissue. Seriously, when the man left he smiled and motioned to our table that he killed two. I will say the food was good, my mother was given a remake of her chipotle omelet. This was due to the heat of the chipotle, the server did not warn her about the intensity. The lemonade was subpar and lacked any real taste. I would suggest a flavor to be added. The service was a 3, food 4, location is pretty, but the flies gave it a 2. I will not return to this location. Oh, almost forgot a gnat was on the bakery good that was inclosed in the case. Not sure how that happened when they have a windmill thingy going in the case. This was a really bad Mother's Day option. read more

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I lived in Bellaire so regularly visited the dandelion cafe in the Bellaire triangle. I ended up in the heights because I wanted a giant pancake but the location I first visited had a very long wait time. The food is just as good as I remember! My usual is the chicken and waffles but I substitute my waffle for a pancake. The chicken is very flavorful and the pancake is huge. Realistically the meals can be shared and it enough to take home! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the wait time was long and both drinks did not get made until after our food came out and I had to ask about them twice. The cashier was not very friendly and I thought it was odd because he was very chatty and friendly with the guest before me. Other than when you order there was not much interaction with the staff so I can't really rate on the customer service overall. read more

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The food and aesthetic here is nice, BUT the vibes are not. Almost every staff member my friends and I interacted with seemed very stressed and had an attitude. I understand a busy brunch hour is a lot, but there needs to be a mindset shift. Not to mention, there were flies everywhere. There were fly deterrent fans, but the flies were still over everything. For my matcha connoisseurs, I would not recommend ordering one here. Mine was poorly made. The color was practically white and tasted like milk with a sliver of matcha. Overall, I would not recommend this place. There's a lot of potential at this place, but it's missing the personal and friendly aspect. She needs southern charm. read more

Cute location in the Heights off 22nd Street. They mainly have street parking but it wasn't hard to find a spot. They have decent brunch options and a good price for the heights. Their lemon bread and banana bread were yummy. The ice coffee was delicious too. The register lady was sweet and knowledgeable read more

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Absolutely a 10/10 every single time. The wait can be crazy on a weekend but the line moves quickly and is absolutely worth it. The new location in the heights is a welcome addition and much easier to get to for me than the bellaire location. Food is phenomenal. Service is always incredible & they have my absolutely favorite latte there. always recommending the Brown sugar babe!!! Ugh can't wait to go back! read more

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I cannot say enough about the service we received from Baylee!! On a busy Saturday morning, she accommodated our party of 6 like a champ!! We love the food here and the great atmosphere. read more

If it's not Dandelion, it's not breakfast! It does not matter what you are in the mood for, you'll be more than satisfied at dandelion Café! Everything I tasted set off my taste buds! The obviously homemade chicken sausage was outstanding! I had a breakfast sandwich that really could feed two people twice. The biscuit was heavenly! The scrambled eggs were the lightest I have ever tasted! But the star of my breakfast was the pancake! It was the fluffiest pancake I have ever had! It also had those perfectly crunchy edges that I love! I had to double up on the syrup, and I didn't even finish the pancake. I was all in the plate of the woman next to me lol. She got the new peach French toast. I'll have that right after I try the lemon blueberry French toast. Apparently both are made with the amazing sourdough bread they make from scratch. The experience was great! The service was perfect. I could barely finish my food before people were cleaning up around me. Perhaps the only minuscule drawback is that the restaurant is a little small inside. There is plenty of bar space, but this is not always attractive for the vertically challenged like myself. read more

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The architecture is beautiful, and the interior atmosphere is warm and inviting. Service has always been attentive and friendly. The coffee was just okay, but the overall brunch experience makes up for it. Parking was surprisingly easy, which is a huge plus. I've been here a couple of times now, and it's definitely a reliable, casual spot worth revisiting. read more

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Was looking online for places nearby and came across this place only streets away so figured we'd check it out. We went late afternoon so kinda quiet which was nice, we were warmly greeted by everyone working in the front which gave a great impression already. The portions were good size and everything cooked well and fresh, coming out hot. They have variety of coffee drinks but didn't get any today. Was a little disappointed that there were no mimosas as the online menu featured them and in picking the place was a deciding factor against some others. We still decided to stay since we were there, but when arriving the menu in house said coming soon on all mimosa options, maybe note that online as well. Also it was half price pancakes but cashier charged full, maybe that's for pancake meals and not the single, not sure because I didn't make a thing over it, but if it's the daily offering, ‍. The only other thing was the signs for this place are small, did a once around the block and missed it then came around again driving slower to find it so we didn't miss it again. Lol. All in all would definitely come back though, friendly service, convenient neighborhood spot and looking forward to when they'll serve mimosas, good brunch spot. read more

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Cute inside and outside, pretty food, taste was just ok. I got the blueberry pancakes and kept wishing they were as good as they looked. I should've gone to Crackerbarrel instead. My friend got the matcha latte and it was too much milk with barely any matcha. Probably wouldn't come back but it was cute, maybe for a coffee and chat but not breakfast. I'm also glad I didn't tip because when I asked the server if we could have silverware he told us to go get it ourselves instead of bringing them to us. read more

Dandelion Cafe - blueberry pancakes, pollo sausage, breakfast sandwich, latte, macha, strawberry french toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best thing I can say about this place is the location it's across the street from the Heights group So the convenience of walking across the street and grab a great breakfasts while I work on my recovery is awesome read more

Dandelion Cafe - Great looking - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Outstanding breakfast tacos - this is the place! Also got coffee. Lots of parking with friendly people. Food prep takes about 5 minutes. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Spinach Taco with Avacado, and Chicken Sausage Taco with Avacado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went here for brunch instead of another place we were considering. I knew this was a newer location at the Heights clock tower but didn't realize this was the former Kraftsmen Baking and Cafe that I went with grad school friends a couple years ago. I knew it looked familiar on the outside, but the inside is different, as expected. Parking was on the street, and we found a spot a block over and walked. The line was long but moved quickly, and the owner was nice to speak with us. Since it was a nice day, we lucked out and found a spot on the patio. I appreciate the umbrellas for sun coverage. We ordered the Dandy Classic. I had the one with maple sausage, and he had the bacon. I subbed my toast for a waffle, and he had the seasonal pumpkin pancake. I enjoyed the waffle, but the butter doesn't really melt even if it's whipped. The pumpkin pancake was amazing. I like the softness of the pancake, whipped cream cheese topping, and candied pecans on top. It didn't need syrup. The pancake was also huge. Wasn't a fan of the hash browns that were stringy and didn't taste like potatoes. The maple sausage also had too much fennel or something and didn't taste great. I liked the hazelnut latte with oat milk I ordered. Not super hot but drinkable. The drinks came out first with the buzzer alerting you. The food took a while to come out and tasted a little cold. I'm not sure if I'll come back, but it was worth a try! If I do return, it'll be to try the famous chicken and waffles featured on GMA or another pancake. read more

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This place has the best brunch! Every time I go into this cute spot it's packed so pack your patience for sure but the service is quick and friendly! They have so many options for all your cravings and all the items I've had here never disappoint. Definitely a good spot to try! read more

Cute cafe in a residential area. Two of us got BYO omelettes, and one person got pancakes and sausage. The portions are large and could definitely be shared. Prices are in the 13-20 range without drinks. The sausage is well spiced. The hash browns have a green hue...from spices? I wish they had more small portion items but overall we had a good meal. read more

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I've been here twice now for brunch/lunch. Me and my friends have enjoyed both times. The first time I had chilaquiles which were good. My friends both got the chicken and waffles and they got the same thing the second time so I'm assuming they liked it. I did try the chicken and it was yummy and not too fried/ greasy. The second time around I had the big dandy omelet which was fantastic, love the sauce on it as well. I also had a smoothie which was refreshing. I love the outdoor patio area they have. The only thing that wasn't good was the agua Frescas, they use topo Chico in it I think* and it is just a little too much and it overwhelms the flavor of the actual drink. My friend had it and didn't like it at all- luckily they were able to give her her money back. But overall we like this place and will most likely return again :) read more

Dandelion Cafe - Chilaquiles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm a breakfast lover, so when I can find a place that can do all the morning staples well, well I get happy. Loved that they have a theme and they run with it, menu and decor are floral as the name implies. Super bright yellows and fun wallpapers plastered all over are inviting. Walk up counter to order, pictures on the menu for a few items to help you decide what you want. There are some house made pastries behind the glass to tempt you and the register (no such thing as a register anymore; it's an iPad now) area, we had a fun strawberry donut. They bring your coffees and food to you. Asked on a buzzer. The food quality is the most impressive part of Dandelion. Massive fluffy pancakes, house made sausage, hand breaded chicken thighs, flavored syrups. Every dish here really sings with a hand made a purposeful touch. Some much of everything seems to be made from scratch, and that absolutely comes through on the flavors and textures. Can see myself coming back here plenty! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Strawberry Donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here on a Saturday morning. I called the say before to confirm reservations weren't an option but the staff shared that if we arrived before 10, we would likely be seated immediately. We opted for 9:30 and that was accurate. The restaurant had a steady stream of customers, but it didn't feel crowded. I think the aesthetic of the space -lots of light and varied seating helps. Staff was patient and friendly. They checked in on us throughout our dining experience. Our food was amazing. I had the chilaquiles and it was light, flavorful and filling. My companion had The Dandy Classic and enjoyed it. We attempted to split a stack of pancakes but couldn't put a good dent in them because our dishes were so filling. I can say that they were light but not undercooked and tasted just right with the syrup. Would not only recommend but would return. It was a consistent experience from the location which means a great deal. read more

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