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Dandelion Cafe

4.0 (117 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Scrambled eggs (jalapeño added) & grits
Carmen S.

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.

Chilaquiles
Jordan W.

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.

Coffee was so good !
Jamila M.

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.

Dandy classic
Leena C.

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.

Strawberry Fresca, smoothing
Maria A.

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.

Avocado toast
Courtney W.

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!

Menu 11/26/25
Bradley L.

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.

Lizbeth P.

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!

Buttermilk pancakes
Nia L.

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!

Migas

Good food, friendly staff! Seems to stay busy & you stand in line to order so if you're in a rush just be aware you'll have to stand in line! Worth the wait for sure!

Maple Sausage
Courtney J.

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.

Zach H.

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!

Exterior parking right in front
Aliah J.

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

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10 months ago

Absolutely delicious. Fantastic spot for breakfast. Chicken and waffles 5 out of 5. Pancakes amazing. Must try

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1 year ago

Chicken & waffles were AMAZING!!! We also got the BLTA with strawberry lemonade. Best strawberry lemonade I've ever had. I'll be back soon!

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1 year ago

Such a lovely place! Great menu. Great food. But why, why, why does the music have to be so loud?!?!

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This place would be perfect if it werent for the oily hash browns. I would prefer frozen home fries over those gray oil browns.

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Had biscuits and jam with a side of chicken sausage it hit the spot! Loved the vibe of the place and the staff was super hip and friendly!

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1 year ago

Amazing, everything on the menu is great I just wish my stomach was bigger to eat everything

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1 year ago

Pancakes and waffles are good. Some of the other items on the menu are just okay (omelet, etc.)

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2 years ago

Coffee is weak/bitter. Hashbrowns under-cooked. Small portions for what you are paying.

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The coffee was good. I got the biscuit skillet. The biscuit skillet was bland. The gravy had no seasoning.

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