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    Dear Dad’s

    4.4 (302 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Emily P.

    Dear Dad's was popping!! My friend and I waited about 30 minutes for a table, but I considered it worthwhile. The service was quick and friendly! The inside of the restaurant is sooooo cute. I love how they decorated it! The food and coffee was really good! The chicken Caesar wrap was packed full of salad, and it was well seasoned and sauced up! I loved my iced biscoff latte - it was sooo tasty. I think I gulped in down in like 5 minutes. Really great spot in Greensboro! Glad I was able to try it out.

    Mushroom and swish burger with mash potatoes
    Whitney T.

    Decided to try this place after trying out the downtown location. Heard a lot of good things about this place and it did not disappoint. First off its in a small location so be prepared to wait, but the wait is worth while. The place is super bright and clean with cute decor that makes the place lively and inviting. The service is out of this world. Drinks were served within minutes of being ordered, water is refilled routinely. Food came out within 10-15 minutes of order and is delicious. The side salad I ordered is larger than I expected as some restaurants will serve some really small side salad. It is also fresh so that is another plus. The burgers are amazing to say the least. My son was shocked at how good it is and raving about it. The coffee is delicious, not too hot but also not overly strong or too sweet.

    Donna B.

    I had been seeing this restaurant all over Tik Tok. I just happened to be in Greensboro so I decided to have breakfast there. There were a lot of people there already but we were able to secure a parking space. I am not sure what the wait would have been for a table but we were offered a seat at the bar right away. The inside of the restaurant is kind of small. The waitress was so nice. We ordered a variety of dishes....pancakes, eggs Benedict, a corned beef omelet, hash browns, and home fried potatoes. Everything was delicious. The omelet was so filling and flavorful. I could not finish it. The pancakes were so light and fluffy. The eggs Benedict was very fresh and tasty. The eggs were poached perfectly. We really enjoyed our meals. I can't wait to go back so that I can try other dishes.

    Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap with fries
    Lindsey B.

    Finally had the chance to stop in and it did not disappoint! Expect to wait quite a while on a busy day, today our wait was ~1.25 hours but well worth it! The inside was gorgeous and I loved the design of everything! Our server was fantastic and she was super attentive, even though she clearly had a lot going on! The food was FANTASTIC! I ordered the blackened chicken Caesar wrap and also had some of the chilaquiles. The wrap was perfectly sauced and the chicken was super flavorful. I wish the fries had been crispier, but paired with the house ranch they tasted great! The chilaquiles were to die for! Spicier than I expected but that was a welcome surprise. The portion was also huge with rice and beans on the side! Definitely will be returning to try the famous waffles and french toast!

    Barrie P.

    I have seen a lot of positive reviews about this restaurant. We were looking to have brunch in Greensboro and decided to give it a try. It was busy, but the wait was not too bad. The restaurant is a formal waffle house so it is not very big on the inside. We were seated at a booth and the inside of the restaurant is very cute. Our waitress was really nice and gave great recommendations. I tried the Red Velvet waffle with chicken tenders. The portion was huge and very good as well as the waffle. I also enjoyed my pistachio latte. My son had the chocolate cake which was fudgy and very tasty. The manager came by to check on us and I thought that was nice. Overall, a great service of food. I would just go on a weekday next time since it gets very busy.

    Demetrius A.

    Arrived around 9 am on a Friday and the restaurant was busy. There were about 2 or 3 booths available when I arrived but they were soon filled as well. I love everything about how the staff welcomed my sister and I. We were checked on often and didn't have to flag anyone down for any refills. Bathrooms checked out as well. They are single stalls but there is a bench for you to sit and wait if needed. I'm late to the party dining here but the reviews do hold true. The food was tasty and portions were filling. I needed a carry out plate and so did my sister. She was happy with all of her food selections. Even the table next to us vocalized food envy for her chicken and waffles entree. I ordered the breakfast club sandwich with hash browns. I grabbed the ketchup but once I took a bite, the hash browns were all I needed on my fork. No extras. A few entrees stood out to me during this visit so I have to come back for more. As well as try a dessert or two! Thank you for the wonderful service and good eats!

    my burrito and side of fries
    Yadirah D.

    I came to this place the other day for a work meeting with my manager. The restaurant is always super busy but we got there at a good time (2p.m.)where we didn't have to wait for our table. I was able to meet the owner of the restaurant and he was super nice! We had a really nice server who was very attentive. We asked her for some recommendations from the lunch/dinner menu and she recommended anything that has the birria in it. I ended up ordering the birria burrito and I also tried their iced vanilla latte. The latte was delicious it came in a cute glass cup with some whipped cream and caramel drizzled on top. Our food was out quickly as well. My burrito came with a side of fries that were delicious and well seasoned. My burrito was stuffed with birria, rice, beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo.It also came with a green salsa that was not spicy and I could tolerate it. It was very good, the burrito didn't feel like too overwhelming for me, although I did get full quickly and had to ask for a to go box. Overall if you're looking for a cute little brunch spot or want to grab something for dinner, Dear Dads is a great choice. The vibe inside is very warm and welcoming and they have some great music playing as well!

    Americano Coffee
    Maya R.

    Excellent food and service! Cannot stress enough how this business feels like it emphasizes over delivering on the customer experience side. We had a short ~10 minute wait on a busy Sunday morning, and while waiting, were greeted by staff offering us coffee/juices on the house. The Americano was really good. But even better, the Spanish omelette was to die for!!! Never had anything like it. Initially was going to build my own but I decided to go with their combo - no regrets. Needed to balance the sweet with the savory, and the Nutella french toast was so yummy, not overly sweet and the vanilla ice cream on top was the perfect addition. Vibes were the perfect medium of lively, but homey, it gave "welcome to grandma's house and we're gonna have a good time". IYKYK. Shoutout to our server Melonie! She made sure we were well taken care of. 100% would recommend this business without hesitation. cannot wait to come back to try more!!

    Kat K.

    I recently checked out Dear Dad and I can definitely see why people are talking about it. They're known for their American and Mexican inspired comfort food, and it did not disappoint. I started off with an iced caramel coffee, and even while we were waiting, they brought our drinks out to us, which was such a nice touch and honestly set the tone right away. They didn't have to do that, but it definitely made the experience feel more welcoming. Once we sat down, we got right into the food, chilaquiles verdes, waffles with strawberries, and huevos rancheros. Everything was flavorful and hit the spot. The place was packed, so I was honestly surprised at how quickly our food came out, but it was absolutely worth it. Service was great all around. The only thing I'd note is that it is a smaller space (it looks like it may have previously been a Waffle House), so I'd recommend going with a party of 4 or less for a more comfortable experience. Overall, definitely a spot worth trying!

    Chilaquiles verdes with sunny side up eggs, rice & beans.
    Marivel S.

    Food was amazing. Definitely authentic, very savory and the portions are huge. I came around lunch time and had to wait roughly 20 mins for seating. The service was prompt and courteous. Will definitely come back

    Taylor L.

    Dear Dads is such a gem! The food is insanely good.. seriously, every dish we tried was a hit and the menu has so many great options that it's almost impossible to choose. Their drink selection is just as impressive, with tons of delicious coffees, matchas, and fun refreshers. The atmosphere is lively and busy in the best way, and the decor is super cute, making it the perfect spot to hang out or grab brunch with friends. Service was great too, everyone was friendly, quick, and super helpful. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    Moroccan mint tea
    Hannah G.

    I've had the opportunity to go to Dear Dad's on 5 occasions, only getting to get seated and eat on two of those because of wait times being crazy long! The first time I visited was with my toddler and a friend back when they had their outside dining which was great! The second time visiting was a couple weeks ago with my 3 year old (we had a 20 minute wait). While we waited outside, a server brought complimentary orange juices to the guests waiting which was a great gesture. Once we were inside, our food came pretty quickly! My son ordered the waffles, and I got biscuits with gravy and eggs. On my previous visit I got the Mashed Bowl which was like a big southern hug to the tastebuds! I also got a Moroccan mint tea (which is listed for $3 on the menu). The decor was cute and while things were busy, we didn't feel rushed. Once we finished, I tried to get the check and leave quickly because I knew people were still waiting outside. I noted on my receipt that the tea was upcharged to $4 even though the menu said $3 and figured that was a pretty sneaky way to recoup the "complimentary" orange juice, but the rest of the meal and experience was good and I'm not the type to complain to a server. I will be on the lookout for that in the future if my husband and I ever get a chance to have breakfast there together! Overall, it's really nice and the food is good, but you may have to try to get in a few times before you actually get a chance to eat any food!

    Fernando's Plate w/ sausage, corned beef hash, and biscuit
    Zachary F.

    Another wonderful time at Dear Dads! Busy as always so be prepared to wait at any time in the day. Got Fernando's Plate this time around, which comes with a waffle, choice of two meats, eggs, a side, and choice of bread. A loaded meal for sure. I opted for sausage and corned beef hash, sausage gravy for the side, and biscuit. The waffle was perfect, nice and crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. The biscuit was fluffy and buttery and went perfectly with a spread of peach jam. I topped mine with a sausage patty and the gravy as well and it was phenomenal! We of course will be back!

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