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    The Wild Iris Café

    4.2 (177 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bacado omelette
    Delaina B.

    Cute and cozy cafe located in downtown Dunedin. First time here and really enjoyed the ambiance and service. The cafe is inside an old house with a nice patio with plenty of seating. They had a little wait but we were able to enjoy a bellini on the patio while waiting. I ordered the bacado omelette with sourdough. Nice taste. My friends ordered the quiche and a skillet and both enjoyed. To drink I had the coconut mocha iced latte. It was so delicious. Its definitely a laid back place. Id definitely come back

    Did you know The Wild Iris was featured in several Hallmark movies?
    Sandra S.

    Went to The Wild Iris for the first time and had excellent service and food! We ate outside under the shade of an umbrella and enjoyed our coffees and food. Dana provided friendly service and handled our orders with care! Will be back!

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    Eva P.

    Super cute place I've been wanting to come here for a while lots of outside seating and dog friendly. Vegan options. They only serve served bottled soda/ water at a premium price. The sandwich was good, even though it was quite small. I also had their quinoa salad as a side, which was delicious.

    Chicken sandwich
    Kate B.

    Cane for lunch at 1pm on a Sunday. I asked for a chicken salad sandwich, they brought out a grilled chicken sandwich instead. They forgot about the latte and Coca Cola that we ordered at the beginning. Service was a bit slow aside from that. But my friend really enjoyed her quinoa salad and her daughters liked the grilled cheese. Nice that they have a kids menu.

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    Tammy W.

    Visiting from out of town makes this place a hard stop because I want one near me now! The house the cafe sits in is gorgeous and the staff is so welcoming and helpful. It is pet friendly and has a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options with a healthy menu of deliciously paired creations! I had the cantaloupe stuffed with chicken salad perfectly balanced with shredded chicken celery and mayo , sweet potato home fries with a gentle kick of spices ,a butterscotch muffin full of flavor that melts in your mouth served fresh and warm with a tulsi mango peach tea . Every bite was savored and I can't wait to return and try more things my next visit to the area!!!The owner was involved in Hallmark movies production and they sell some merch . I also want to brag on the mini trash can on the table because every restaurant should have these!!Thanks for all you do here!!

    Didn't know that they were in any movies. I guess I will need to watch The Hallmark Channel.
    Pietro M.

    Great little place tucked away in Dunedin. Service was great and the atmosphere was casual. They do let you know which "Hallmark" movies were shot there so if you like that sort of thing then look up the movies and watch them. The food was reasonable and tasty. I will go again if I am in the area.

    Qiuyuan Z.

    My family and I got the wild Cobb salad (with the unique shrimp and crab medley), roasted beet salad, chicken salad stuffed cantaloupe, and Dunedin chicken sandwich. Loved the wild Cobb salad even though the shredded cheddar was an interesting and atypical choice. My sister is obsessed with the chicken salad in a half of cantaloupe. It comes with macaroni salad and either a blueberry muffin or peanut butter chocolate chip muffin. The Dunedin chicken sandwich was delicious, especially with the chili aioli, but was relatively small in size. It comes with a side - you can pick up from items like a quinoa salad or home fries. The Bloody Mary was good. Service was attentive and responsive, and there were cute Christmas decorations and a kids play area outside. Great ambiance outdoors and dog-friendly.

    Kristin H.

    Visiting from out of town and daughter took us here. What a fun place for a relaxing breakfast, brunch or lunch. We sat on the outside patio which is in a garden like setting. Birds chirping flowering plants everywhere. Friendly service and delicious food. Had the guacamole toast with a poached with a pot of tea, and husband had the Hash and a cold brew. We will be back!

    Nova Lox Benedict. Yes please!
    Jennifer B.

    ALWAYS a great breakfast. Unique and very tasty selections. Team is friendly and we always get to see the owner out there with his crew!!! Thank you for being so available and amazing!!!

    Molly C.

    The bacon and avocado omelet was amazing. I had a piece of avocado in every bite. The biscuit was also very flaky and had layers to it which I really enjoyed. This restaurant has the cutest atmosphere. I love being able to sit outside. I noticed some toys in the back corner of the courtyard area so it would be a nice place to bring your kids and have a play date. The service was very good and the food came out very hot and quick. I would definitely go back.

    Breakfast
    Thomas F.

    The food was very good and not too expensive. The server was nice and attentive. Quick service.

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    We are glad that you enjoyed the Nova Toast and your morning with us!

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    Thanks Molly, we are so glad that you enjoyed everything!

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    The service and food were great. Our waitress, Dana, was very friendly and helpful. The ambiance was very charming.

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    Good great, service great and the price not too bad!! Love the atmosphere too! If I lived closer would go often!!

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    Cute spot!! It is warm though so be prepared for little AC. Great customer service and food was great!

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    Great taste and great quality with a good price point. Can't wait to go back when I'm in town.

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