This was our first meal in Montreal and it was top notch. m a lover of all things brunch and Dandy delivered! We went here during the week right when they opened so no line but based on other reviews, this place gets busy and does not take reservations so be aware. Service was great, space was open, light and welcoming and the food, my god the food!! Im a lover of all things fungi so when I saw mushroom toast on the menu, I couldn't consider anything else. The portions were huge and the mushroom toast was one of the best brunch meals I've had in a long time. A variety of mushrooms along with delicious whipped feta , this meal was the perfect way to kick off our visit to Montreal! They also have a lovely array of coffee drinks as well. read more

Dandy - Mushroom Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The best fried chicken sandwich of my life (as someone who lives in the southeast US, that's a big statement). The chimichurri mayo , apple slaw, and super crispy chicken were utter perfection. Seriously, you have to try this place no matter the wait. Also had the ricotta pancakes - light airy and fluffy with an addicting brown butter syrup. The lemon cream was a perfect light compliment. Also one of the best pancake dishes I've ever had. Lastly the extras... chai tea latte, fresh OJ, and even the chocolate chip cookie (which has candied pecans inside!) were top notch. Not saying I would fly to Montreal just to eat here, but I would fly to Montreal just to eat here. read more

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Cute little place for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. Three of us went for lunch, and were quickly seated. Generally though there is a line out the door ( unpleasant in the winter!). We had the mushroom toast which was large, loaded with a melange of mushrooms on top of (sourdough?) bread layered with whipped feta. The bread would have been better if it was toasted. As it was, it was difficult to cut with a knife without destroying the layers. The taste was great. One of us had the pancakes which were large, thick, and fluffy. They tasted delicious though, again, the dish was too big for one person to finish. The third person in our group just had a "side" of roasted fingerling potatoes which turned out to be substantial too. All in all a good experience with friendly service and a casual ambiance. read more

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This is a must stop brunch spot in old Montreal. My husband even stated the crispy fried chicken was one of the best he's ever had - juicy and crispy. Our kids loved all the breakfast options and the menu isn't overwhelming. They use season ingredients which makes everything taste so fresh and delicious. Staff are super polite and speak English. Very tourist friendly. It has a nice upscale diner vibe with a cool bar too. read more

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We came on a Sunday around 10:20 AM, and there was already a line forming. Luckily, we were able to wait inside since it was snowing outside. Just a heads up, there's no waitlist system, so you can't put your name down and leave. However the waiter was super kind and let us order a to-go drink while we waited, which made the 45-minute line a lot more bearable. The interior was really cute, I loved the arch-shaped walls and the warm lighting, and the pops of color around. What we ordered: * Mushroom Toast - One of the best I've had. The shoestring onions added a great crunch, the mushrooms paired so nicely with the goat cheese, and there was tons of umami. * Ricotta Pancake - I got the seasonal one with pistachio cream and raspberries and loved it. Just the right amount of sweetness and the pancake wasn't too dense. Overall, I was very satisfied with the food. I'm not sure I'd want to wait this long again so early in the morning, but I'm really glad I got to try it during my trip to Montréal. read more

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Two words: RICOTTA PANCAKES! There is a reason you will see most everyone enjoying them for brunch. The fluffy pancakes are made with ricotta cheese in the batter which makes them a bit more dense while staying fluffy. They are laid in pool of BROWN BUTTER MAPLE SYRUP, and here is the unexpected kicker that absolutely makes the dish: Lemon Cream, which I believe is a whipped cream with lemon zest and/or juice. The citrus cream really cuts the rich and sweet maple butter. The pairing is truly genius! You can add strawberries to the order, which I did not do. I didn't taste it but expect the strawberries would overpower the lemon cream pairing with the maple butter. They have an extensive coffee menu. Their Aluhjay, the traditional Montreal long-pull espresso was fantastic. I enjoyed mine black to fully savor the flavors of the coffee. This is a popular place, especially on weekends. I came on a Sunday 30m before opening and there was already a line. They filled up fast. They don't take reservations so recommend coming early or on weekday to avoid a line. Service was prompt and friendly, especially given the big rush as they opened. They have wonderful indoor atmosphere or you can enjoy beautiful outdoor seating. read more

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Dandy in downtown Montreal is an excellent place to have breakfast and brunch. It is situated at Rue Saint Jacques where most tourists hangout thus making it a bit tough to be seated. The staff were great, very efficient and most specially friendly. The interior is elegant and cozy, well designed and planned. Very nice dining area. Their Salmon Toast is phenomenal, a smoked salmon on a thick slice on house bread with poached eggs, whipped black garlic cream cheese, green beans and arugula, herbed vinaigrette and smoked paprika oil. This is perfectly matched with an ice tea and a coffee. This is an highly recommended restaurant and will definitely have breakfast here when I visit Montréal in the near future. read more

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My husband and I had breakfast here today and it was easy to get a table when they opened at 10am on a Monday (we tried at 11:30am Sunday and it was too crowded). I liked the ricotta pancakes with lemon cream and he liked the fried chicken and egg sandwich. They service was great-so many friendly employees. A nice spot for breakfast. read more

Dandy - Ricotta pancakes and chicken and egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We had a lovely breakfast here this morning, it's a Saturday and there was a line. Join the line, the Hostess will come to you. There are a couple steps to get inside (or sit outside in the nice weather). Bathrooms are inside down a flight of stairs. Staff were efficient and friendly, and spoke English & French. This is not your traditional breakfast, so if you are looking for American omelette and such you will not find it. Short menu and all items crafted well. Hubby had tea and sausage rolls. He enjoyed them. He let me have some mustard (I love mustard) and it was delicious! I ordered the sunshine breakfast with an extra egg. I love having all the food together - the flavor of the tzatziki blended with the veggies and the eggs and the avocado and soaked into the bread. It was amazing! There is a giant sourdough toast under everything which was a little difficult to cut, but worth it! We will definitely stop back when in the area! read more

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Long wait but so worth it. Great service!!! Ricotta pancakes are a must order. So cute in the inside. The eggs were really good too. Lots of fun coffee specials. read more

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Came here with my wife on our first morning in Montreal and it was packed! We got lucky and were seated within 5 minutes. I ordered the mushroom toast and she ordered the pancakes. Both were delicious! The pancakes were super fluffy. The mushroom toast was something new to me but tasted great! They absolutely loaded it up with mushrooms and I could not finish it. The ambiance is great too. Highly recommend Dandy to anyone looking for a solid breakfast spot! read more

Came here to start the Montreal trip. The potatoes were worth the order as they were like mini baked potatoes that were deep fried to taste like French fries. The interior is tight and staff friendly. The pancakes had good fluff to them and right amount of sweetness. The chicken was more batter than chicken unfortunately. The latte was okay but it was a cool experience. read more

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We were in between sessions at a medical conference at the local convention center, and we wondered by this very charming appearing lunch spot that we knew we had to try out. I tried the fried chicken sandwich with the fried egg on top, in my head, their robust, lunch special for incredibly delicious and fresh. I left full, but not uncomfortable. We sat outside in their charming little patio, and got to embrace the really cool architecture of old Montreal. Incredibly kind service, and I will definitely come back. read more

Dandy - Fried Chicken Sandwich on Brioche Bun. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Vibe is great! Coffee is delicious. The food was absolutely awesome. The service was efficient and kind. 10/10 read more

Dandy - Mushroom Toast & Cortado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Nice restaurant downtown Montreal, great service and delicious food. If you are in Montreal it could be a great place for a brunch! read more

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Look for the red lower case text on the window only. The glass entrance is just inside of the doors. The lemon ricotta pancakes look good. It's a narrow dining area. Seats to the booth are narrow, especially with winter down coats on. Or maybe we gained some weight this trip from all of the pastries and carbs? Some pastry at the cafe counter. Long dining area, small menu. Ordered oat milk latte, ricotta pancakes with added garnish, apples, mascarpone and pecans, granola, buttermilk fried chix sandwich and zesty salad. C$95.40 The ricotta pancake isn't bad, sweetness overload, but expected with all that's going on. The zesty salad is okay, quite a bit of textures and flavors, not sure it's what I was hoping for as far as zesty goes. Wasn't super excited to eat it after a bite or two, not so much. The plate had a chip on it. :/ The Chix sandwich was good, the chicken was crunchy, had to take one layer of chicken off of it to actually be able to bite into the sandwich though. I liked the apple remoulade and the chimichurri sauce. The chicken was nice and tender. The fried egg was a nice addition to the sandwich. Service was good during our visit. read more

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Dandy Restaurant is a very popular restaurant located on Rue Saint Jacques where there are many restaurants, but not all of them are open during the hours Dandy maintains. So Dandy attracts a line of people, but it moves quickly and a person will triage the line to seat as many people as quickly as possible. This breakfast brunch spot is a well oiled machine to move people through with great efficiency. It's a nice interior, but nothing fancy. The menu is simple and streamlined too. Decision-making is thereby simplified. I chose the buttermilk chicken sandwich with the crispy fingerling potatoes, ice water and hot tea. The water and tea come first, followed quickly with the chicken sandwich, which I ordered with the optional fried egg on top. The nearly runny egg contrasted with the crispy chicken, but for some reason the apple remoulade gets lost in the mix. The finely julienned apple seems to harmonize with the ensemble so well,that it hardly registered on my palate. The sandwich is overall quite good as is its presentation. I ate it so quickly that I forgot to take a picture. Believe it or not, the crispy fingerling potatoes stood out the most to me as the most memorable. Lightly salted, the crispy potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to the chicken sandwich. Potatoes usually play their sideshow well, but these will grab your attention. They are that good and I never dipped them in the aoli. No need. They are great on their own. My bill came to nearly $49 CAD, taxes and tip included, which is fairly decent value in this part of Old Montreal. Service is efficient, friendly, and the server will top off your water frequently. 3.7 stars! read more

My favourite meal in Montréal emanates from trendy Dandy, an eatery in historic Old Montréal. The endless summer is absolutely phenomenal, and the chai latte as well. My companion had the granola, which was equally wonderful! Loved the beautiful building, the nicely appointed interior and attentive service. An absolutely marvelous restaurant experience. read more

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After hearing nonstop recommendations from my family, I finally got to try Dandy's in Montreal, and wow -- it lived up to the hype! I've been wanting to visit for years, and their ricotta pancakes absolutely blew me away. So fluffy, soft, and perfectly buttery -- and that maple syrup has a rich flavor with something extra I can't quite describe. Easily a 5/5 dish! I also ordered the buttermilk fried chix sandwich -- juicy and crispy with a huge piece of chicken (a solid 4/5). The smashed fingerling potatoes were flavorful but a bit too buttery for me (3.5/5). For drinks, we tried the limited tiramisu iced latte, which was just okay (3/5) -- not bad, just not special. We had to wait for an hour and half in queue from 11:15am to 12:45pm just to get seating because of how busy they were. But the space itself is bright, modern, and super aesthetic, though it does get very loud during peak hours, especially on weekends. Once the rush passes, it's much more relaxed. Overall, Dandy's deserves the praise -- I'll definitely be back for those iconic pancakes! read more

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Awesome brunch spot in Montreal... would definitely come here again, whenever back in town. Food: Mushroom Toast - 5/5 I ordered the mushroom toast, and everyone at my table looked at it with admiration as it arrived at the table. Did I share a few bites? Yes... but did I want to? No. Just kidding, but it really is that good if you like mushrooms.. don't think twice! Pancakes - 4/5 - I really liked these, but I did think these were a little overhyped, wouldn't necessarily get it again with the mushroom toast as a different option on the menu.. the party I was with did all really like them though. Service - 5/5 - The waiter we had, I believe an Indian man, was so patient and helpful. Our table was quite rowdy in the restaurant, ordering shots during brunch and being loud, but he was so patient, kind, and helpful... hats off to this guy for dealing with all of us, haha. Ambiance - 4/5 - Nice atmosphere, and we got a round table, which was nice because we were all able to face each other and chat... it actually made a big difference, because I was meeting some people for the first time here, and I noticed that key difference with ease of socializing. Overall, great place! read more

Dandy - Mushroom Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We came as a group of four and sampled each other's dishes. Arrived Thursday at 9:50am, first seated, no line. Calm ambience and friendly service. We tried the classic and seasonal pancakes, bacon, fingerling potatoes, the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with an egg, and the tiramisu coffee -- the highlight for sure. Get the seasonal pancakes way more flavor. Bacon was perfectly salty and crisp. Potatoes were soft and delicious, and the garlic aioli is strong but really good. The chicken sandwich was just okay, tasty but nothing special. Overall, solid breakfast spot with great service and that tiramisu coffee is a must try if it's available. read more

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Amazing brunch spot with out of this world flavors and pairs. Wait was long. Service was amazing. read more

Who knew that this brunch spot was so popular? My party of 7 got here bright and early, but there was already a line around the block! The wait took a while, but the food was really good. Several people in my group decided on the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and really liked it. Though I didn't taste it, I was drooling at how good it looked with the fried egg and runny yolk. I enjoyed my pasta; the shape of the noodles is pretty uncommon, and it was so saucy. The amount of greens in the dish made me feel healthy. The table got the ricotta pancakes and fingerling potatoes to share. The potatoes were just ok but the pancakes were yum. The interior is also really beautiful. read more

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Delicious delicious delicious! The service was great as well. We had the ricotta pancakes and the buttermilk chicken sandwich with some drinks. We sat at the outdoor seating, which was very cute with the planters all around so you don't pay attention to the cars going by on the street. It was actually pretty relaxing. read more

Food is incredible! The chef's creations are like no other. Cozy atmosphere inside or out. The tomato cucumber salad is a special recipe you will love and want more. They make their own delicious bread & desserts too. We came for breakfast 2 days in a row while on vacation. Go early, it is a popular place and limited seating. friendly and attentive staff. read more

Dandy - The amazing heirloom orange and yellow tomato cucumber salad created by the chef's recipe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My friend and I came here for breakfast last weekend. We showed up about 5 minutes after it opened. We were seated and served quickly which was nice. The place was busy but the servers were attentive. Our food was good and reasonably priced. Only thing I would say is that there was quite a long line outside when we were leaving, and while the food was good I wouldn't say it is worth waiting more than 20 minutes for. read more

Dandy - Pancakes with an egg in the side, breakfast bowl with bacon on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is the PLACE TO BE!! Mimosas, cocktails, food and vibes are absolutely immaculate! Nikolas our server was the BOY! We love him so much! He was so accommodating to allergies and was just so kind! We have been back two years in a row and will be back! Do not miss this spot! We love you NICKI!!!!!! read more

This may have been the best meal we ate on our trip! The food was so fresh, and all the bread had a perfect crunch. The restaurant is also bright and beautiful. read more

Dandy - Salmon Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Mushroom bread is the best I have ever eaten. Service was great. Chicken sandwich great. Pancakes were ok by comparison.

We've come back time and time again here. The pancakes are tasteful and filling. The menu is limited so not many options so I recommend taking a look before coming here. The potato wedges are really good and the drinks are delicious. Parking is street parking it's not too bad but the link does get long right before they open but they are efficient with getting people in and out. Service is great and food comes out quick. read more

Dandy - Granola bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Such a cute brunch spot! Expect long waits, especially on weekends! The Ricotta Pancakes with Seasonal Strawberries is a must. One of the best pancake dishes i've ever had! I wish I could buy bottles of their brown butter maple syrup. Service is very slow though, my friend and I went in very hungry so maybe that skewed our perception of time but we waited a LONG time for a server to come to us, take our order, get our food, and take our check so just plan for a long morning. read more

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A lively vibe inside and out. We wanted to grab lunch and were quickly seated inside, where the noise level was fairly high. The menu is limited but there is enough choice -- I had the lovely shrimp coquette in the photo. The service was swift and friendly. read more

Dandy - Very tasty and u!nique - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My second time coming back and definitely many more . The food was delicious, service was immaculate and efficient and the place is super cute and cozy. read more

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We were a bit worried when we showed up, because it looked like a really long wait. It ended up being about 20 minutes (not bad!) and totally worth it! They seemed to have a good system in place and every employee we saw hustled! The food was awesome! I loved the Endless Summer breakfast and my husband and son enjoyed the ricotta pancakes. This is definitely a place not to be missed! read more

Visited Dandy based on all the reviews we saw prior to coming to Montreal, I have to say it was definitely worth braving the icy winter streets! The food tastes fresh and delicious. I wish I tried the lemon ricotta pancakes but I was feeling more savory than sweet the day we came. The restaurant was also very instagram aesthetic, which is great if you like that sort of vibe. read more

The perfect breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot in the heart of Montreal We Tried: Ricotta Pancakes $18.99 Endless Summer Breakfast $22.99 Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes $7.99 Iced Latte Iced Tea The service and food were both great. The endless summer breakfast has avocado on sourdough toast, fried egg, house tzatziki, heirloom tomato, cucumber and charred pepper salad, currents and dukkah. The flavours were 10/10 . Make sure to also order the smashed potatoes as it comes with a delicious aioli sauce We went on a weekday and the restaurant was packed but there was no wait time. But when we passed by the restaurant on Saturday at 11:30am it was packed and there was a line going around the block! read more

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Amazing ! Customer service was amazing. The ambiance was amazing as well as the layout. I tried the Ricotta Pancakes. The combination of maple brown butter sauce and lemon cream was unique and delicious. The endless summer breakfast was delicious and fresh. The customer service was great, I will be revisiting Dandy. read more

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Very bland! The chicken sandwich was horrible taste like I was eating fried paper. I was very hyped to eat here but was very disappointed. read more

Dandy - Bland chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cool spot for brunch. Visiting from America and easily noticed the difference in overall service. For my first time trying this spot my expectations were high. While I didn't fully enjoy the experience but I didn't hate it either. One wait staff seemed quite impatient especially at a time where it wasn't busy. One less star for their attitude. Other than that great prices and delicious food. read more

Dandy - Fingerling potatoes, side of bacon, chicken sandwich and an old fashion - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We walked up for brunch around 1140 on a Saturday and there were about 5 parties queued up. Super grateful we didn't let that detour us as the wait was only 15 min before we were sat. Food did not disappoint & service was top-notch. read more

Dandy - Endless summer breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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