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About The Dandy Lion

Breakfast, sandwiches & salads served in a casual luncheonette featuring exposed-brick walls.

What People Are Saying

from Google & Yelp

"This place seems to be a staple in Iowa City. I can understand why because their breakfast food is solid. My Avocado toast was crazy good! The pickled onions and radishes on it took it to a whole different level! The hash browns were cooked to perfection and everything was just fresh and comforting. The only reason why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the cinnamon roll letdown. They are supposed to be known for their desserts. They literally have awards for them lining the walls. So, even though we were full from breakfast, I ordered one to-go. But it was dry, had very minimal cinnamon flavor, and the icing was awful. It literally looked like and reminded me of straight up whipped margarine spread you get out of a tub. It got one bite from each of us and then went straight to the garbage. What an awful way to end an otherwise great experience."

★★★★

"This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Iowa City. My boyfriend and I are vegan, and we were amazed by the vegan/veganizable options! We got the Just Egg egg substitute as well as the Impossible sausage with our meal for no extra cost. That's rare! Usually, one pays extra for the vegan option but not at this restaurant. The food was very tasty and incredibly filling. Even the soup of the day was vegan! (At least the day that we went.) The price of our meal was also very reasonable for the portion of food that we ate. I highly recommend this restaurant (even for my fellow vegans)! Maddie was our server, and she was very chill and accommodating (on such a busy day too!)."

★★★★★

"Best breakfast in Iowa city. The lodgers special is my goto.Amazing pancakes, interesting specials, and really delish dandy burger. The only thing is there is always a wait to get a table since it’s so popular."

★★★★★

"Server was attentive and quick. I thought the Hawaiian bread was very good and the aioli was delicious. Wasn’t the biggest fan of the sausage. French toast was very good, it was like a dessert!"

★★★

"Tony provided the best service and recommendations. The French toast with coconut curd, whipped cream, and strawberries was a winner! My dad comes here almost every weekend and enjoys the country fried steak (I believe that’s what it’s called), so I joined him on Saturday and was impressed. I figured I would give this place another try after being disappointed with the avocado toast a month or two ago, and I am sure happy that I returned prior to giving my opinion then. The avocado toast was alright, but I wanted avocado vs avocado spread, and even when I asked for a side of avocado, I was brought a tiny portion of… avocado spread. There also wasn’t much spread on the avocado toast, so I was disappointed on my first visit. My most recent visit was a success. Not to mention, the golden milk latte was also tasty! 😁"

★★★★★

"This morning marked my third visit to The Dandy Lion. From my experience, many restaurants can be good once. Being consistent is what differentiates good..."

Tyler N. ★★★★★

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are The Dandy Lion's hours?
The Dandy Lion is located in Iowa City, Iowa. Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is The Dandy Lion located?
The Dandy Lion is located at 111 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States, Iowa City, IA. You can get directions using the map above.
What is The Dandy Lion's phone number?
You can reach The Dandy Lion at (319) 358-6400.
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