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    Dandelion Cafe

    4.3 (28 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Heather H.

    Walked past this place a few times while they were putting the finishing touches on the inside. The decor is adorable, clean, and has an elevated feeling. Dishes are fairly priced, especially for the area. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food is delicious with a good sized portion. I had the Baja chicken bowl over quinoa. The chicken was tender and juicy. The flavors are well balanced giving a mix of fresh, healthy and hearty. The presentation was also very well done, unfortunately i didn't get a picture before i had to dig in. I will be coming back.

    Golnaz M.

    Worst food ever I ordered the 50-50 special. The cashier did not even ask what kind of sandwich I want. The ceasar salad incuded bunch of dead lettuces.

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    Excellent place to get food. The quality is high and the staff is friendly. Nice place for a lunch.

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    Casual, clean and friendly service. Great coffe and menu selection. The breakfast burrito was great. Plenty of parking. Well priced

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    I really like the service and the people there. The food tastes like home made food and I will continue to return as a client. Thank you/

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    Won't return. Workers didn't seem to know what they were doing, service or cooking. Food was horrible.

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    1 year ago

    Their customer service is as good as their food. My go to is their Caesar Salad. Their location is always very cleaned.

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    Amazing cafe, super yummy food and drinks! The ambience is great too, very impressed.

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    Came in for the first time around Noon on Sunday 7/5/26 thanks to Yelp who guided me here for…read morecoffee. L&L is located in a huge industrial complex with tons of parking (not sure how it is during weekdays though when the other businesses are open). The coffee shop is HUGE with plenty of seating and from the looks of it- lots of regulars hanging out and enjoying their sip. Walk in and fall in line to select your coffee of choice. You can scan their QR code of items - just wish prices were posted too. L&L roasts their beans and after just one sip, you can taste the difference! I had a vanilla latte while hubby had their toffee latte. As it turns out they make their own toffee syrup which is amazing!!! They also have a great selection of foods- burritos, avo toast, quiche, a variety of bagels and a nice assortment of scones, muffins and croissants. We shared a chorizo burrito filled with potato, egg, cheese, chorizo then toasted. It came with 2 different sauces - and cool and creamy cilantro and a smokey mocajete. This too was delicious and we were so glad to have ordered this. Staff were super friendly, welcoming and very helpful. All good vibes here! Look forward to returning!!!

    What is not to love about this spot?…read more Easy and free parking for as long as you need it? Sign me up! Extensive drinks menu. I love love love their matcha and actually get my at-home espresso beans here. They are perfectly roasted and the espresso comes out smooth. I also have had their avocado toast. It is so good but I never finish it haha because it is big. Totally worth to try. They have large tables which are perfect to host coworking sessions or just to come and work. I think I've only had like a small instance where the internet got a little slow but other than that this is a pleasant spot to visit. You can also rent a study/conference room from the church. I sent a message before because I needed a spot to do my final oral exam virtually. There is a small fee but unfortunately no one got back to me. There is a QR code that takes you to a site where you fill out a form to request the space. Now, these requests are handled specifically by the church not the coffee spot. Although it is in the same area. The staff is super friendly. The restrooms are always clean. Handicap friendly. Not necessarily kid friendly because a lot of people come here to study and work, and its also all concrete and hazards for the small ones, but I have seen people do like babies on strollers type of gathering.

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