Came here on a Saturday morning. I called the say before to confirm reservations weren't an option but the staff shared that if we arrived before 10, we would likely be seated immediately. We opted for 9:30 and that was accurate. The restaurant had a steady stream of customers, but it didn't feel crowded. I think the aesthetic of the space -lots of light and varied seating helps. Staff was patient and friendly. They checked in on us throughout our dining experience. Our food was amazing. I had the chilaquiles and it was light, flavorful and filling. My companion had The Dandy Classic and enjoyed it. We attempted to split a stack of pancakes but couldn't put a good dent in them because our dishes were so filling. I can say that they were light but not undercooked and tasted just right with the syrup. Would not only recommend but would return. It was a consistent experience from the location which means a great deal. read more

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Such a cute place! Has a lot of outlets, so if you're here to study or need a place to charge up, this is perfect. I got the bagel and lox and it was delicious. It came with capers, red onion, cucumber, tomato, and a lemon. It was pretty filling. I also got an iced caramel latte with oat, pretty good and very creamy. The only issue I had while being here was the WiFi was NOT working. I don't know if it was just my computer, but I even tried rebooting it, and it just was not connecting. I saw other people were on their computers as well, I'm wondering if they also had to use their own hotspots. Other than that, great place. Would come here again. The workers were very nice as well. read more

To go order 1. Best chicken biscuit in town - the biscuit is good size and fluffy and tastes home made. The chicken is fried well and good amount. 2. Chicken and waffles - very good of course we know it would have tasted better there. Service was helpful - they do not carry some pastries yet so I got refunded. Casual place and fully packed inside. Music was very loud and I couldn't hear the staff when I was picking up my order, maybe turn down the volume a notch. It's not a dance club! Some patio seating outside also. Solid 4.5 stars for a to go order and highly recommended in the Heights! read more

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Well didn't even get to try the food at this location as it doesn't do substitutes like the other Dandelion Cafe. Looks fancy inside in comparison though and parking is valet or street which not hard to find. Just sad they couldn't sub an item. Also the personality of other location seems more my speed, willing to assist and overall good conversation. Just in the few minutes i was here they were trying to be more upscale for the area. read more

Cute place! Brightly lit. Service is quick. I have always been happy with anything on the menu. Get the mimosa flight!! read more

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To celebrate National Chicken and Waffle Day, I tried out Dandelion Cafe in The Heights. They add chorizo spices to the chicken, which gives it a small kick of spice. My entree came with three pieces of what seemed like thigh meat, along with a buttermilk cornbread waffle, syrup, and maple butter. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The waffle held up fairly well. It would've preferred a crispier waffle, but still worked well. I also ordered their biscuits with blueberry jam, which were also good. The only issue I had was the disorganization of the service. It seemed like they were still figuring things out. I came with a friend, and he ordered the same thing. His came without syrup. We did have one person check on us, but only once. I don't believe the small issue with the service was the norm. Other than some small oversight, the meal was flavorful. The decor was cherry and bright. I'll have to give them another try down the line. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Chicken and Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Dandelion is a local brunch chain in Houston, and they recently just opened their latest location in the Heights. We visited this location, as it was close to our home. Like most parking in the Heights, it was very limited but were lucky that a car was leaving. We got the bourbon iced latte, breakfast taco with chorizo, chicken and waffles, and blueberry lemon curd french toast stix. The chicken and waffles and blueberry lemon curd french toast stix were my two favorite dishes! The chicken was crispy on the outside, pairing well with the soft cornbread buttermilk waffle. The maple butter on top of the waffle was a mixture of sweet and savory, and the saltiness from the butter tasted great with the sweetness from the waffle and syrup. The blueberry lemon curd toast stix came with 6 large stix topped with whipped cream, blueberry compote, and lemon zest. The stix were fluffy but was not overwhelmingly sweet with the blueberry compote. It was zesty and fresh! The breakfast taco was okay and did not stand out to me particularly. It was smaller than I expected and dry with the sauce on the side, and the sauce was lacking flavor. The coffee was also okay and was more on the watery side. You order before sitting down, and although there was only about 10-12 people or so in front of us, the line was moving very slowly with only one cashier that takes the order. We waited for about 45-50 minutes despite the line not being long before we were able to order. However, once we sat down the food came out pretty fast at around 15 minutes maximum. Overall, there was some great dishes, such as the chicken and waffles and french toast stix. I am not really a brunch or breakfast person, but I think the Dandelion Cafe has slightly changed that. read more

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I came here on a Saturday and there was a bit of a line to order food. I wasn't surprised since it was the weekend but we probably waited 15 minutes to order. We ordered the strawberry Nutella French toast which has a cream filling and was really good. The tostadas were also delicious, loved the beans and eggs on top. The portions were pretty good and fairly priced. Seating opened up pretty quickly and they had outdoor seats as well. The decor was super cute too. Great spot for brunch! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Strawberry Nutella Sweet cream French toast Tostadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been wanting to eat at the Dandelion Cafe in Bellaire even before they became famous on TV for beating the breakfast klub for the best chicken n waffles in town. Surprised they opened one near our side of town, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. There's surprisingly a decent amount of parking at this location. They have an order at the counter system and they bring your food to you. I immediately noticed the nice outside seating area, but as you walk in the space is surprisingly spacious. They also have bar seating. . All the employees were friendly and personable, which I think should be a requirement if you're service breakfast or lunch - no one wants grumpy service this early in the day. We had to get the chicken n waffles, but also tried the dandy classic. The waffles were very good, and to be honest the chicken was packed with flavor and super juice it probably is better than TBK. The dandy classic was great - I got it with their home made blueberry jam which was amazing, sour dough bread and chicken sausage. Overall a very good meal. So glad we have Dandelion in the Heights, and the space here is so nice. I can see myself eating here a lot. Definitely check them out! read more

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Food it's delicious and my coffee was fantastic, I highly Recommend it my family and I loves this place read more

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Cute inside and outside, pretty food, taste was just ok. I got the blueberry pancakes and kept wishing they were as good as they looked. I should've gone to Crackerbarrel instead. My friend got the matcha latte and it was too much milk with barely any matcha. Probably wouldn't come back but it was cute, maybe for a coffee and chat but not breakfast. I'm also glad I didn't tip because when I asked the server if we could have silverware he told us to go get it ourselves instead of bringing them to us. read more

Dandelion Cafe - blueberry pancakes, pollo sausage, breakfast sandwich, latte, macha, strawberry french toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was so excited Dandelion Cafe was coming to the heights! I really loved the Bellaire location, but it was such a pain to drive there, so super excited to have this location nearby! So if you guys haven't had dandelion cafe, the food is fantastic. I haven't had anything I did not enjoy. This time, I decided to get the chicken and waffle and a half order of the avocado toast. I also got a brown sugar latte and a smoothie to wash it all down. The chicken and waffle is always perfectly seasoned. The waffle is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Really so so good! I love that they put caramelized onions on their avocado toast! The service was exceptional! I ventured out with my newborn solo for the first time. I couldn't be more thankful for all the employees there who were so willing to help me out. Everyone from the barista to the manager to the food runners, everyone was so kind and it really meant so much to me! I wish I got everyone's name but a special shot out to Brooke. She was the real MVP! I had brought in the car seat so the table in the very back of the restaurant with the booth was really the only table I could sit at. The music/playlist was great, but it was a tad bit loud at 0830 AM. That would really only be my 1 rec to improve, turn down the music just a tad. I did love that they have an outdoor patio to enjoy your meal. I can't wait to be back!!! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Chicken and waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped by last weekend and I thoroughly enjoyed it!! The staff were super friendly and checked on me frequently. The inside is very clean with plenty of seating. I could easily see it getting very packed on a weekend. Additionally, they also offer outdoor patio seating with plenty of shaded areas. My food tasted fresh and with love! I could tell everything was made in-house. The hash browns are on the savory side and it may be more of a personal preference to other diners. Nonetheless, everything was delicious and I'm so glad Dandelion Cafe is in the heights and I can't wait to come back! I have a feeling I'll be a regular at this location. read more

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This place is a remodeled warehouse in the heights. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. This is a order before you sit the restaurant. Everyone seems nice and greeted you when you walked in the chorizo and egg taco was really good. Could have ordered two of them. The sausage and egg is mid at best. The buttermilk pancakes are fluffy and large. I ordered two thinking they were normal sized. The pancake was really flavorful after adding the maple butter and syrup. The fried chicken was definitely seasoned. I was quite shocked at how flavorful it was.. I feel if they would have been left in the fryer for another minute they would've been overcooked. I'm not sure if this is the standard frying method, but I did not taste any burnt pieces just dark in color. I will definitely be back to try the cornbread waffle and chicken. read more

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The place is great if you want early breakfast. They open at 7am on Saturday. Free refills on the iced green tea. You pay and sit down and they still come to check on you. Limited seating but enough for house quick they are with bringing the food out. We will come back! read more

Dandelion Cafe - French toast, chicken sausage and eggs. Far top is Lox bagel with everything on the side. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First time here. Got traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs, maple sausage, hash browns and wheat toast with apple cinnamon jam. Two big thin pieces of homemade maple sausage was surprisingly good but very spicy but will take one home for tomorrow! The 2 eggs seemed less than other places but good. I love hash browns but these are very limp. The jam was awesome! Was $22 with my coffee/tip. So overall a nice experience sitting outside. There was no parking on street at 8:15 but valet next door gave me a spot. Someone said has a cute parking garage? Where? read more

Dandelion Cafe - Outside dining - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was a new spot for me, the food was good ! Coffee was to my liking very strong and bold definitely top places for great drip of the day . Chicken and waffles were a hit and the chilaquiles were 10/10 read more

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We came to Houston for a visit and stopped here for our first brunch. This place is super cute and I loved the method of ordering at the counter and being delivered your food via buzzer. We didn't order any, but the pastries in the case looked so delicious and so did many of the items on the menu. The staff were so attentive and kind, we had many great conversations and they helped us along the way. We got the Pomegranate Orange Mimosa with no orange because they were out and it was really refreshing and delicious. I ordered the Matcha Made in Heaven with vanilla syrup and it was pretty underwhelming. I have had better matcha elsewhere. For our mains, we ordered the Strawberry Cream French Toast with no Strawberry syrup drizzle, the Award Winning Chicken & Waffles, and The Dandy Classic w/ bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and wheat toast. I did love the preseason eggs--I don't see that often at all. The hashbrowns were crispy and the bacon was perfect.The spicy butter with the Chicken & Waffles was delicious. Great brunch spot! read more

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We came here 2 weeks ago for breakfast. We arrived at 10am which I'm glad we did because the line got long after us. I will say it moves swiftly and food arrives quickly after sitting down. The inside dining is a little small but I was impressed on how quickly the staff was to pick up and clean the tables to accommodate new parties. We were a group of 5 and we got lucky that a large table opened up. I recommend keeping it a small group going forward because like I said we got lucky. The drinks were refreshing and I loved the variety of drinks and mimosa flavors that I had never tried before. Food was perfect portions and very delicious. 10/10 I highly recommend!! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Mimosa Flights! The best flavors! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

I heard tons of good thngis about this place on social media and Houston news articles. So we decided to visit the new location in the heights. I didn't get it. Not sure if there's something more special about the Bellaire location but at the Heights location we were underwhelmed. The options of food and drink and the taste of the food itself, everything was so average. Nothing wow'ed me. We ordred, ate and left in the span of 25 minutes. Over all we didn't get the hype, I won't be back and if anyone goes, try the Bellaire location, perhaps something is more special about that there. read more

I stopped here for a coffee and matcha to go with a friend. I got a hot matcha latte with house made almond milk and honey. My friend got a caramel latte with the almond milk. I definitely do not recommend the almond milk with the matcha... I don't know how to describe it but it gave it an almost macaroni taste. Ended up not finishing my drink. My friend said her latte was okay because the caramel overpowered the almond milk taste, but that she probably wouldn't go back for coffee again. In terms of service the baristas were very helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. There is a lot of seating inside and easy street parking nearby. Overall, I would come back to try this place for the food because it looked pretty good! I don't think I'd order their matcha again and definitely wouldn't get the almond milk. read more

The food here was absolutely awful. I was so excited to try this place but the food was so bland, and looked so rushed in its preparation. We got the chorizo breakfast sandwich, caprese sandwich, and pancake. Despite these all being typically flavorful dishes, every single item we ordered was bland. The texture of the chorizo was chunky and just off. Even the pancake which we topped with strawberries and chocolate chips was bland. Lastly, my matcha latte did not taste like matcha in the slightest bit and was overly sweetened. You would be better off going to IHOP or Dennys truthfully. read more

I've been waiting to try this place for a while! While I miss Kraftsman which used to be at this location, this has been such an awesome addition to the Heights and they have upgraded the patio, etc. I got the omelette, almond croissant, and tried the Pride latte which has bourbon caramel. I didn't taste much of the bourbon caramel, but it was still a great latte. The whipped cream had melted a little by the time I got it and the server offered to have them make another for me which was very sweet, but I did not care at all! The hash browns were great. I got onions in my omelette and it ended up being a lot of caramlzied onions, way more onions than egg in the center of my omelette which is not my preference, but it was easy to remove the extra onion so I could taste more of the egg as I ate. The almond croissant was large and I took half of it to go. I could see this place being busy on the weekends but was pretty empty on a Friday morning. I now want to come back with friends another time for their fun mimosa flavors! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Omelette with hash browns, almond crossaint, and pride latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

This restaurant really surprised us for brunch!! The atmosphere was welcoming but packed. The seating is pretty much order before sitting, the food was really good and flavorful. I ordered a single blueberry pancake, with a half order of the avocado toast with fried egg and a side of chicken sausage. My husband ordered the chicken and waffles and a biscuit with apple jam he really enjoyed the apple jam.. We would definitely be back to order something new.. also the frozen strawberry mint lemonade was amazing!! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Chicken & waffles, biscuit with Apple jam, blueberry pancake, avocado toast with fried egg and chicken sausage. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for brunch on a Saturday and there was a bit of a line, nothing crazy bet definitely keep in mind. You get in line to order then get a buzzer to sit down. You can't sit down at the tables until you have a buzzer to help flow traffic after ordering. I got an omelette and it was a good sized portion and tasted fresh. Was full and even took some to go. Overall smooth and easy dining in experience and everyone was super nice. Parking down the street. Will have to try the chicken and waffles next time. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great outdoor seating if the weather permits. Nice inside not meant for huge parties it is small inside. This is an order first and then seat place. Employees are amazing and so friendly a smile goes along way and they deliver beautifully. So many options to choose that i didnt get a picture or everything I ordered. Drinks: vanilla frapp and latte with sugar free vanilla hot latte (amazing - no complaints) Food: Yogurt and Granola added strawberries and honey so good and light loved it ! Chicken and waffles. Big chicken thighs fried nicely and soft waffles. Dandy's Classic: hash brown, bacon, white toast and fried over hard eggs. Everything was seasoned perfectly not salty not greasy. Single order of buttermilk pancake oh my this was the best pancake I may have ever had in Texas by far yet. Highly recommend. Honey butter chicken biscuit was probably the least favorite as the biscuit was over cooked and rectangular. It was easier to eat this item with just one biscuit side and was on thicker side . Parking there is about 10 parking spots and like 2 handicap parking spots and street parking. All food was served hot and brought to you except your drinks. You are given a buzzer and pick up your drinks and the pick up drinks area. Highly recommend and I will definitely be back. read more

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Over all good ambiance, such a little hidden spot in the middle of the heights. We ordered the chicken and waffles, the waffles are made out of cornbread so it broke apart really easy. The Luc bagel was fresh and delicious, make sure you ask them how you want your bagel toasted. Mine was a little soft! Service was great, it was countertop service and find a table after you order. But we constantly had people checking in to make sure everything was to par! Will definitely visit again! read more

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The food and drinks at Dandelion Café are absolutely delicious, and the service is excellent! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming--definitely one of my favorite spots. read more

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I would like to preface this review with the fact that I was incredibly excited to experience Dandelion Cafe. I've heard nothing but good things and this experience I had here was underwhelming to say the least. The orange juice cup was in a water cup worth $6. We weren't given any napkins and there were none by the water station. I received my food and the bacon was super dry and tough. One of the pieces wasn't even a full piece of bacon, a sliver at best. The hash browns were a not good at all... the only thing I liked was the bagel. Not worth $40 for two plates and a cup of OJ. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Overcooked burnt sliver of bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dandelion Cafe is where Kraftsmen Bakery used to be. We chose an popular time to go, so the line was long, but we were lucky to grab a table when we made it through. We live in the neighborhood, so we could walk instead of drive because you know any restaurant in the Heights has bad parking. I think my son had an omelette, and it was devoured. I had the half order of the Avocado toast, which was tasty and just the right size for someone who wants smaller portions. My husband had a sandwich, I don't remember which one, but it was also enjoyed. The drinks were great - iced green tea and a London Fog. I'm looking forward to going back when my other kids are in town. read more

"24-hour marinated crispy fried chicken over a cornbread buttermilk waffle topped w/ spicy maple butter" I loved the fried chicken and the cornbread waffle was to die for. I didn't love the butter and in the future I will omit or ask for it on the side. The restaurant is self service. Once I placed my order no one came to check to see how the meal was. Which is not a problem. Plenty of indoor seating and outdoor patio is beautiful. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Chicken and Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very unorganized establishment unfortunately, I ordered " biscuit jams " which was supposed to come with 3 biscuits and 3 jams and butter. I received two biscuits and 1 Jam which isn't even on the menu to order as a side ... I sent it back and then received 6 biscuits and jam and my card was charged $15 without my knowledge. Other than that food was okay if you want to wait in a line and hope there is a table available for you after your order. read more

I was surprised by the way I had to stand in a long line to order my food Upon entering. This meant that I both paid for it and tipped the cashier before receiving my order. I had the dandy omelette and small coffee. The plate looked beautiful, The omelet pepper was so hot that I couldn't really enjoy tasting the food. I tried scraping the cheese and sauce off which proved to be better, but not what was expected. I told the cashier and was graciously given a new omelette sans cheese. Not the same but not hot. The potatoes were ok but not special as they had advertised roasted hashbrowns as if that made a difference. They were actually a little greasy. I didn't like the do it yourself style or lack thereof service but the food was at least a 3 out of 5. I forgot to say that there were a lot of flies inside the cafe. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Dandy 3 egg omelet w Chipotle sauce and roasted hash browns. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dandelion Cafe is one of many brunch spots in Houston, specifically located in the Heights. As Houston's brunch scene has exploded immeasurably in the last 5 or so years, Dandelion Cafe was definitely on my list to try. For starters, the line is obnoxiously long. You order and pay and then seat yourself. On a Saturday morning, there were more than enough open seats to where people in line were waiting longer than to get and eat their food. Their system is really inefficient with the cashier making small talk and slowing the line down. Understandably, it's important to deliver great customer service but not at the expense of other people waiting in line (I waited for more than 45 minutes). I ordered the Chicken and Waffles and Blueberry and Lemon French Toast sticks. As a post hangover meal, this absolutely rocks in all regards. The waffle is super fluffy and the chicken pairs perfectly with it. The lemon and blueberry french toast sticks were also a flavorful option however was a tad bit too sweet for my liking (understand it's french toast sticks), but was still a very good meal! The weather's cooled down somewhat to have a seat outside and enjoy the ambiance and atmosphere of brunch. Overall, I did enjoy my time here but wish the line moves at a faster pace. read more

Dandelion Cafe - Lemon Blueberry French Toast Sticks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went on a Thursday as the hype is so much around this new place. Ordered the avacado toast , it's just mashed avacado over focaccia slices and some carmelised onion, breakfast taco with side of hash with coffee and cafe au lait Food was below par in quality and taste . The focaccia for the avacado is past was stale , the toast lacked any seasoning . Saving grace was the side of cup of fruit that was fresh and a good variety of. Value for money 2/5 The breakfast taco was just ok and the hash brown was not done well, the potato as raw. Coffee seemed overpriced for the how little the smalls are . It's pretty much counter service , We had someone walk by just to ask us if we needed anything but this was way after we were done with our dining. We sat outside , the inside seating had good temp but seemed too loud for number of people / patrons inside . read more

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The service was amazing! Food was prompt and DELICIOUS. They have a good variety of food, which is great when you're not a fan of traditional breakfast foods. read more

The chicken and biscuit was amazing. A great take on honey butter chicken biscuits. I would definitely recommend this place for a casual breakfast/brunch. read more

Nice place to grab brunch. Staff was extremely nice and there are plenty of food options. I got the avocado toast- it was good but wasn't the best I've had so I'll probably come back and try something else. The ambiance is nice and I would come back again. read more

The bourbon caramel latte is to die for. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and homey. The service is positive and helpful - brunch was delightful. The parking is a little bit competitive but don't let that stop you! read more

Dandelion Cafe - Bar Area and excellent staff - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent breakfast items. I loved the raspberry French toast as well as the smoke salmon and bagel. I took my friend for her birthday and we loved the food. I told my neighbors about it and already several people reported going and loving it. read more