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    Dandelion Cafe - Bellaire

    4.3 (943 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Signature drink menu
    Mimi T.

    This was my 2nd visit after a couple years. I came with my husband and two young children. The cafe was busy on Saturday morning around 10 am but we were able to choose from a couple table options. You order at the counter and the server will bring the food out to you. We got chicken and waffle & chicken and pancake, French toast with side of scrambled eggs, and an iced lavender latte and English breakfast hot tea. The food & drinks quickly came out, which is always greatly appreciated when dining with kids. The chicken was a generous portion and juicy. The butter had a unique flavor and paired well with the chicken. The pancake and waffle were also big portions. The latte was sweet and well balanced. The manager came around checking on us and was very attentive when I needed to request an extra cup of hot water for our tea. The floral wall decor and light fixture gives such a cozy vibe. Service was top notch and friendly! We definitely will consider coming back soon again.

    Chicken and waffle
    Mateusz G.

    Solid and fresh breakfast food! Homemade biscuits are great, so are the fried chicken and pancakes! Coffee is okay if you are paying attention to the coffee taste. Their coffee drinks are pretty yummy and they have a wide variety of them. Staff is very nice! Place is pretty busy and you need to order before you sit down as it's a true cafe style spot. Overall 4 stars. I am sure we will be back!

    iced matcha + strawberry mint agua fresca
    Leilani S.

    I'm visiting a friend in Houston, and she brought us here. It's a beautiful cafe with great food and a variety of drink options. I had a strawberry mint agua fresca, which was refreshing (although a bit light on mint flavor) and tasty. I also tried the turkey sandwich, and I was impressed with the flavor and by how filling it was! I'd definitely come here again if ever I'm in Houston.

    French Toast Stix (Lemon blueberry whipped cream on side)
    Carmen S.

    Atmosphere: Walked in there was a relatively short line but all the tables were filled. Due to the small amount of seating, they ask you to order before grabbing a seat. Surprisingly by the time I ordered my food multiple tables were open. It's definitely a tight fit, with your neighbor sitting right next to you. Let's talk food: I almost didn't get the lemon blueberry french toast sticks because they were sticks & had fruit toppings but sooooo glad I did!! They use a thick foccacia bread so it's chewy on the outside, soft on inside. It's sweet before you put any toppings so there is clearly something sweet in the batter before they make it. I got all the lemon, cream, blueberry on the side. If you like really sweet French toast get it as-is. If you want to control the sweetness and/or the amount of fruit toppings & sauce get them on the side. The maple sausage is clearly homemade. It comes smashed, irregular patty shaped with lots of flakes of seasoning goodness. Has a hint of heat from pepper & is not your ordinary sausage. Very flavorful! I tasted the pancakes & they are light & airy with a little bit of a crusty edge. Can definitely tell it's made with buttermilk. I like this place. I've only tried breakfast. I would definitely come back & recommend a visit. I would just try to come during less popular times.

    Big Cappuccino
    Vik P.

    First of all in my head when I thought of the name I thought it would be set up something like Betsy's at Evelyn Park or Tiny Boxwood with some type of green space. I was surprised that it was it in a strip center. Inside the ceiling covered in flower decor to give it a nice touch...few tables outside on the sidewalk. Looks like they are renovating the outdoors as i had to walk under scaffolding. Indoors can hold about 30 ppl or so, but some tables are uncomfortably quite close, but had no issue finding a spot. Im not going to lie, all dishes aren't the best for me, but some are great like biscuits and gravy. I get a side order of this every time I go so I can also try another item. First time I got the side of b&g and a loaded omelet and it was too big and I had to take half home, but that wasn't the issue. For me sometimes too much takes away from a dish and this was the case. 2nd time with my side order of b&g I got the breakfast sandwich and it was a hit, again massive, but not so many ingredients made it very enjoyable. They also gave me a side of pancakes for free as I explained how I went to their newest location and they wouldn't do a side of biscuit & gravy. Drove 30 minutes to the original spot. Every time I also get a massive cup of cappuccino. I enjoy it not being in a to go cup as to go cups make me feel like Im in rush at work. Service is great and love is the hospitality

    Lilly A.

    We were hoping to find a fantastic new spot for a vegan-friendly meal and had high hopes for Dandelion Cafe since it pops up with Yelps Vegan options. After looking at the menu, we were disappointed to discover that there was only one vegan option available other than the juices. The experience was further hindered by how packed it was inside as well as the construction outside, which made the exterior of the cafe feel uninviting and difficult to navigate. Since we had our dog with us, I was unable to go inside to explore. From what we could see, the interior looked like a cute and cozy, though small, space. However, due to the off-putting outdoor environment and the lack of suitable menu options, we decided not to stay. We never got to try the food and left feeling let down. We may consider returning at a later date, once the construction is finished, but our first impression was unfortunately not the best.

    Lemon Blueberry French Toast
    Tiffany T.

    Had a chance to try Dandelion Cafe after being in a mood for chicken and waffles! Coming on a Sunday afternoon around 1 PM, I was expecting a wait from the typical Sunday brunch crowd. There was a line upon entering, however after about 10 minutes, we were able to order at the counter and get seats. We ended up ordering the Blueberry Lemon French Toast and the Chicken and Waffles. The food came out relatively pretty fast and both were great! I definitely enjoyed the chicken and waffles as the chicken had a good taste and the waffle was light. The French toast was also good, but can get a bit overwhelmingly sweet if you do not have something to alternate it with. Overall, the flavors were great and the food was fresh. The restaurant is self serve, and they have a station with cold water, utensils, and condiments. There is seating indoors and outdoors, and a large parking lot in front (however can get full depending on the crowd). If you are coming with a large group during busy brunch hours, it might be a bit difficult getting a table considering the space inside.

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    Keandra P.

    I came here to meet a friend for breakfast. It was both our first time. There was a few things that appealed to me right away. First off, it's black owned, and I love to support that. Secondly Houston Chron named it one of the best brunches, and thirdly Good Morning America named it the winner of United States of America. With all that in mind I went in excited. We came at 10am hoping to beat the crowd on Sunday. But it picked up right when we walked in. Order at the counter and have a seat. I secured the table first and my friend got in line for us. Service- when I read the reviews before going, was a bit nervous as most said the service was lacking. But it was fine for us, for dinner-style. Otherwise said they were not happy by the prices, but to me they were typical? Food- so many good options on the menu look good. Its mostly known for its award winning chicken & waffle. But I wasn't in the mood for it. My friend ordered 2 eggs and the lemon blueberry french toast, comes with 3 pieces of bread. I had half of 1 slice. It was pretty tasty. But lemon blueberry is always a great combo. For my meal I decided on the honey butter chicken biscuit. It was very good. The chicken was seasoned well and juicy. I also ordered the single pancake. Which is huge, fills up an entire large plate. It was not my style of pancake (texture, taste, edges, and size.. its alot of factors that go into it see?). But I took it home nonetheless to eat it later as I was full by then. I'm sure it IS someone's else's favorite type of pancake though, give it a shot. (sometimes size isn't always better) Overall with the cutesy decor feel, and most of the food being yum, and service being fine, great place to enjoy breakfast.

    The menu
    Tracy S.

    This lil neighborhood cafe handled the morning hustle and bustle like pros Upon entering it was crowded and the seats were nearly full However the line moved fast and to my surprise there was seating available for pme, The Food came out quick and was tasty the service and the staff were great Everyone was super helpful and friendly.

    Honey butter chicken biscuit
    Jennifer L.

    I stopped in cause of. TikTok video I saw. I didn't get the same experience but I was still pleased. I did enjoy the hibiscus honey mimosas. It was refreshing. I also enjoyed the honey butter chicken biscuit. It was a whole chicken thigh fried in between 2 homemade biscuits. I wish it had a little more seasoning but it was ok. I definitely could not finish the serving. It was a lot of food. It's a small quiet cafe. Very peaceful. One restroom and it's shared however kept clean. Staff was friendly but I had to ask for silverware and i received it then had to ask for napkins. I got my food with no napkin or fork. Other than that it was a decent visit

    Menu
    Joe H.

    We didn't even the chicken and waffle. They were featuring apple cinnamon pancakes which were amazing. We also had chocolate chip pancakes and breakfast tacos which were also very delicious. This place makes really good breakfast and the prices are very reasonable. Service is also very friendly and it seems like the staff is also very happy. Definitely plan on going back to try their infamous chicken and waffles. 5.

    Veggie Scramble
    Khalidah B.

    Ever since I randomly found this restaurant in the Heights I've been obsessed. Now that I've moved my go to location is on Bellaire, and it hits! The service is great, attentive, and fast. I always get the veggie scramble with a biscuit. Let me tell you I literally be thinking about that biscuit all the time, it's so good & with the apple cinnamon jam - delicious!! I know it's got to be homemade This is a very casual place and when the weather is nice I enjoy sitting outside which I'm glad is an option. Dandelion Cafe is definitely in my rotation for breakfast.

    Hot lavender honey latte with oat milk!
    Kirklind N.

    Great selection of coffee,latte, tea and all the condiments you would want think or need. I got the hot Lavender honey latte with oat milk! I also ordered the breakfast sandwich and both were amazing. Quaint seating remind me of coffee shops in New York City. But the atmosphere is nice and easy going(southern charm). Service was quick! Spending about $23

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    Ask the Community - Dandelion Cafe - Bellaire

    Is there outdoor/patio seating?

    Yes. There are a couple tables outside.

    What is the parking like here?

    Parking lot out front, not bad at all.

    Are dogs allowed indoors at your establishment?

    If they are service animals yes. If they are not, our patio is dog friendly.

    What are all the vegan options?

    Oatmeal made w/ almond or oat milk, avocado toast (hold the butter), peach toaster strudel w/no icing. Our veggie delight panini is vegan as well as our salad if you get oil&ving dressing. All of our smoothies are vegan based (one has honey but you… 

    Do they have oat milk substitute?

    We do!!

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