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    Dandelion

    4.8 (133 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    DANDELION ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Open faced tuna melt on toast with tomato covered with cheese and salad.
    Daniel I.

    Unassuming place. Quiet and calm no frills lunch place. You order at the register and get a number. Shortly after you get your food. A note on the table tells you to drop tips in jar at the register instead of on the table, charity donation for the organization. These folks do good things. My tuna melt and salad were good. My take out caesar salad and broccoli cheddar soup were well received. My wife said when I go back to get more soup, she loved it!

    Ruben. Yum!
    Jim K.

    I LOVE this business! The food, the ambiance, the service, and the mission. First, the food is excellent. Dandelion offers a great lunch menu with sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. They also feature two of my favorites: Tomato Pie and Shrimp & Grits. The ambiance is very nice and the service is terrific. Prices are very reasonable as well. It is everything you could want in a casual lunch spot. Second, Dandelion serves a very important purpose. I have great admiration for their parent organization, Safelight Family. From Safelightfamily.org : "Dandelion, a local eatery Is the cornerstone of our job training program. Our internship program provides job training for survivors of violence and provides an educational and supportive environment for those who may be at risk. Participants gain experience and strengthen interpersonal skills while receiving additional services for themselves and their families. These internships help create financial stability for trauma survivors while building workforce development within our community." Enjoy a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch and know you are doing far more than dining.

    Tomato pie
    Claudette L.

    Well worth the stop in adorable downtown Hendersonville - the Dandelion offers some interesting spins on Southern classics. I went a little too hard with the nightshades, ordering tomato soup and tomato pie and then eating some kind of tomato salad thing, and I regretted my life choices, but not because it wasn't a delicious assemblage - it was. The tomato pie in particular is a gooey, cheesy, filling work of art. The cafe is airy and charming, and the menu (while limited) offers enough variety to please even the pickiest eaters. The mission behind the restaurant is inarguably noble, and you'll be glad you spent time and dollars here. If you're traveling with kids, zip around the corner to the (free!) gem museum after lunch to kill an enjoyable 30 minutes.

    Tomato pie  + sausage and kale soup
    Haley B.

    My partner and I stopped in after a day of hiking and had a great lunch. I got the tomato pie with a side of kale and sausage soup. The soup was very flavorful and filling but wasn't overly thick. I don't like when soups with cream are "stodgy" - the soup here was perfect! The tomato pie was excellent - it was very substantial and genuinely full of tomato. I would highly recommend it (as the cashier recommended it to me). My partner got the Reuben, which he said was very good! I also got a hot chocolate, which was definitely made from hot cocoa powder mix, but it was good (as expected)! One thing I want to note is that instead of a tip, they accept a donation to a local service for survivors of domestic violence. That wasn't well explained to us, so keep that in mind when you are asked if you want to make a donation (Aka pay your tip as your donation)! Highly recommend for lunch! And I think the work they are doing for survivors is great.

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    Allie D.

    Eat here for the exceptional food, give a donation for the excellent purpose helping those caught up in and moving away from domestic violence. So happy to have found this place. Very comfortable atmosphere, super attentive staff.

    House salad with stuffed chicken breast
    Kira K.

    Really cute restaurant/cafe located in downtown Hendersonville that makes everything fresh. They even get produce donated by local farmers, AND they're a non-profit that helps survivors of interpersonal violence get back on their feet. Great food and a great cause.. what more could you ask for?

    Coffee time!!
    Sue G.

    First of all I've been wanting to come here for awhile but they close early and it always happens to be when they are closed or near closing that I am in the area. On Yelp I seen that they have very good comments and reviews so it's been a place I just had to try for myself. One nice thing is it is owned by Safelight which from what I understand they help abused women This is their web site link, https://www.safelightfamily.org/dandelion.htm So any extra proceeds from the restaurant goes to helping them with expenses. This is what the page says: (Just alittle insight) Our internship program provides job training for survivors of violence and provides an educational and supportive environment for those who may be at risk. Participants gain experience. The woman who greeted us at the door sprayed our hands as soon as we came in. Then seated us. We asked a few questions she didn't know the answers she apologized and said it was her second day volunteering. So not quite sure if everyone does or not. The restaurant itself is not very fancy , not a whole lot went into decorations maybe lights that hung about 1/2 of the dining area were pretty. Everyone who walked by was attentive and asked if we needed anything. The coffee was pretty good and Everytime you wanted more they gave you a new coffee cup. Every restaurant has something different they do during these Covid days. They give you a menu which is pretty limited but there is dishes that sound really good and the other yelpers photos help alot to decide. I am sure there something for everyone to try.(Plus the special menu in the small holder on the table.) It was hard not knowing what to get but on Yelp I took the advice of a bunch of comments that other yelpers said the chicken pot pie was good. I ordered with a salad. I was hoping it would not disappoint. The other dish was the same but with a side of grapes. They don't have the everyday common sides which was a nice change to try something different. When it came out I had to try the dressing first. It was a balsamic. It was a thicker dressing but delicious. Then the pot pie. Let me tell you the reviews did not disappoint!! Spot on!!! From the top biscuit to the gravy loaded with chunks of white chicken meat, mushrooms and corn and more! It was so good!!! I totally enjoyed it!! Amazing!!! I told one of the girls to tell the chef that made it she said she would. The salad was perfectly cut up in smaller pieces and with the dressing it was so delicious! The whole experience did not disappoint! Food was spot on and so worth the bit of trouble finding a parking spot. They do have a parking lot across the street which is for safelight and it includes the restaurant even though she said there is 6-8 spots they fill up fast. If you are in the area and can be here before the closing time don't even hesitate to stop and eat! I over heard a table near by say the shrimp and grits were amazing, the bowl was big too! So that maybe on the list for another time! It's definitely a comeback place!! Review #550

    Spinach quiche with cucumber salad.
    Steve O.

    What a great place! Located in the middle of an inconspicuous side street with a cute little sign is a wonderful place to eat. The food is fresh and homemade. The recipes are unique and tasty. The chicken pot pie is the best I've ever had. The spinach quiche is terrific. The dessert of the day was chocolate cake with chocolate peanut butter frosting, fantastic! Our server, Hannah, was the best.

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    Amazing food, fantastic service, for a great cause. The ambiance is good! Definitely check this out!

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    Great place for lunch. Or anything. Meals are wonderful and service is great also. Very limited hours. Too bad.

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    Its a good cause but I have eaten there 3 times and not once have they gotten my order right.

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    A good & unique find with delicious food. Lots of sides to try that you don't usually see. Gluten free options too!

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    Yesterday we met my parents at Silo for Brunch/Lunch. The entrance to Silo Cookhouse is quite…read moregrand. Just as you enter the fence line there is a large horseshoe on the right. The property where this horseshoe farm sits is just so beautiful. We parked at the spa and walked to the silo restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted immediately and took a seat by the fireplace while waiting for my parents to arrive. We then ordered a drink and went and sat on the patio since they were running just a little bit late. Upon arrival, we were greeted once again by our waitress that took our order and kept our water and tea filled to the brim. We ordered the soup of the day and shared the Lamburgesa. The soup was served piping hot and broth was delicious. The lamb was so flavorful, but we opted to have the jalapenos on the side. My parents ordered the Broad Burger and were equally pleased.

    Last night's dinner at The Silo Cookhouse. We live near by so why not. Made a reservation three…read moredays ahead, asking for reservations for two. We arrived on time to a half filled facility, told "wait over there" and waited 15 minutes to be seated at a group table with children and infants. Hmm not what I was led to believe from the restaurant that self describes first class ambience and dinning experience in a farm like setting. The menu is somewhat limited. Ok great chefs do that so they can assure perfection. The waitress immediately told us her favorites. That is code for management telling staff " push these items". After listening we chose several appetizer items. I opted for the carrots as I had never seen them listed for $17 dollars! My spouse ordered the PEI mussels that were eloquently described with chimichurri and white wine with lime and sourdough. Well everything arrived at once and we were under whelmed. My carrots turned out as a single carrot sliced lengthwise with a drizzle of dark sauce. One carrot for$17 ? The mussels, lukewarm warm with perhaps a teaspoon of broth with two hard lumps of over grilled sourdough bread that were hard as rocks and one half of a lime. Presentation was not even a thought. We both said we need something else. I ordered sourdough bread and a Caesar salad described as anchovy,vinaigrette, black pepper, Parmesan, biscuit bread crumbs, local kale. Ok, so you know how this is going to go. The sourdough was hard bread rolls that must of arrived from the day old section in Ingles. The Caesar salad was dropped off at the table. We looked at a giant mound of Parmesan cheese and 100% kale. That is not a Caesar salad that is kale salad. Remember kale used to be a decoration on food. Lest we forget the trout pate for 20 bucks that arrived in a baby food jar and had the consistency of melted mayonnaise. No flavor, none. I don't need to carry on but.... Check arrived with no desert offerings. We asked for the desert menus which is very slim. We ordered the crème brûlée. It was great!!! The check arrived again and we promptly paid and left our waitress a good tip on an erroneous check and left never to return

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    The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm - This is the bar the stools are just beautiful and each one is unique.

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    We showed up without a reservation and told it would be a 30 minute wait, but looking at the menu…read morewe thought it worth the wait. Surprised that we got in less than 15 minutes later. The food was amazing. The staff, Naomi, was very attentive and got our orders as we wanted. The ambience was cool, a bit on the loud side. But considering how popular this place appears to be , it's understandable. Will definitely return.

    We came here to celebrate a friend and left feeling pretty disappointed. The interior was nice, and…read moreour waitress was friendly, but she didn't check on us as often as we would have liked. Our water and drinks were empty multiple times. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming and extremely overpriced, especially for Hendersonville. I ordered the banh mi and wouldn't recommend it. The small sandwich was overwhelmed with mayo and lacked the traditional Vietnamese flavors I was expecting. To make matters worse, it was $18 and didn't even come with a side which felt unreasonable. For that price, I would much rather dine at Postero across the street. The restaurant asked if we were celebrating anything, and we mentioned a major accomplishment for our friend. While the waitress acknowledged it several times which was kind it was disappointing to learn that there was no complimentary dessert or gesture. At that point, repeatedly bringing it up felt unnecessary. Given the high reviews, I expected a much better experience. Unfortunately, I don't see myself returning.

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    I would recommend this place to anyone that wants an excellent dining experience…read more We came here after we found out that Harvey's at Henderson Inn was closed for spring break. Looking on Yelp we found this place. Kelly at the front desk was able to get us in. Thank you so much!! The service was amazing. Tammy, our waitress , was very courteous and helpful in helping us decide on what to order. Often checking in to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Totally love the ambiance. The pianist really added to the atmosphere. Very talented. Chef Lance even came out and chatted with us. What a cool guy! Not only an amazing chef but also an artist as well. His masterpieces adorn the walls further adding to the atmosphere. The food was exceptional. We had the Chilean sea bass , special of the night , and the lobster appetiser. DELICIOUS. This place is a definite must for dinner, when in Hendersonville, and actually a reason to come back to Hendersonville. Five stars most well deserved.

    Unless you're a heterosexual white couple, you might as well try eating somewhere else…read more On two consecutive nights, the older lady at the front door refused to sit me and my partner. Mind you she watched us hold hands through the window and when we attempted to enter she stopped us and then flipped the sign to closed. She didn't apologize nor explain, she flipped the sign and closed the door. There was no way this location was closing as it was only 7:45pm on a Thursday. Assuming that event was a single event, tonight (Saturday), as my partner and I attempted to eat dinner there; The same lady told us there was zero space available although there were two very obviously empty seats at the bar. She then referred us to go to the bar next door which is very clearly a lesbian owned and operated bar. It's sad that a small community like Hendersonville has people like this woman openly stopping people based on sexual preference. 0/10. I do not condone business's that advertise inclusivity but when faced with diversity cower behind a "closed" sign.

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    Bar with more of the art masterpieces

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    Baked Brie with a huge assortment of fruit. Absolutely delicious!

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