The Dandy Lion

The Dandy Lion Serving up delicious twists on American and Southern classics, locally roasted coffee and hand crafted cocktails! Breakfast & Lunch served everyday till 2

Full Bar, Espresso Service

SO HOT ๐Ÿฅต get out of the heat and into some yummy features!KARฤ’ BUN ๐Ÿ› Japanese curried pork, potato sticks, Japanese pick...
09/02/2026

SO HOT ๐Ÿฅต get out of the heat and into some yummy features!

KARฤ’ BUN ๐Ÿ› Japanese curried pork, potato sticks, Japanese pickle (eggplant, cucumber, daikon), local sprouts, and carrot aioli on a house made bao burger bun.

SWALLOWTAIL WAFFLE ๐Ÿฆ‹Buttermilk waffle topped with yuzu curd, black sesame cream, and chopped white chocolate.

CURRYโ€™S FAVOR ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Cojita grits, curry pork stew, pickled apples & carrots, poached eggs, and local sprouts.
08/29/2026

CURRYโ€™S FAVOR ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Cojita grits, curry pork stew, pickled apples & carrots, poached eggs, and local sprouts.

WEDNESDAY VIBES ๐ŸŒž BANOFFEE WAFFLE ๐ŸŒ Banana Waffle, candied pecans, caramel sauce, shaved chocolate, and whipped cream.GA...
08/19/2026

WEDNESDAY VIBES ๐ŸŒž
BANOFFEE WAFFLE ๐ŸŒ Banana Waffle, candied pecans, caramel sauce, shaved chocolate, and whipped cream.
GAUCHO VERDE ๐Ÿค  Pounded and seared steak, pickled shallots, local tomato, green beans, & banana peppers, garlic scape aioli, & cilantro sprouts on a toasted hoagie bun.

STORMS A COMIN โ›ˆ๏ธ MELO YELLOW WAFFLE ๐Ÿˆ Shiso buttermilk waffle topped with melon custard & yogurt whipped cream.THE MINO...
08/12/2026

STORMS A COMIN โ›ˆ๏ธ

MELO YELLOW WAFFLE ๐Ÿˆ Shiso buttermilk waffle topped with melon custard & yogurt whipped cream.

THE MINOTAUR ๐Ÿ‚ Beef birria, tempura fried sweet corn patty, queso fresco, pickled shallots, local sprouts, kewpie mayo, & shiso on a brioche bun.

EGGS VERIDIANA ๐ŸŒบ Birria, radish,pickled red onion, local sprouts, poached eggs, & hatch chile cilantro crema over Sea Is...
08/08/2026

EGGS VERIDIANA ๐ŸŒบ Birria, radish,pickled red onion, local sprouts, poached eggs, & hatch chile cilantro crema over Sea Island Blue cheese grits. Marsh Hen Mill

โ›ˆ๏ธ Itโ€™s dreary outside but just fine in here!THE CHOPPED UNC ๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿป Chopped ground beef & smoked pork, chihuahua & cheddar c...
08/05/2026

โ›ˆ๏ธ Itโ€™s dreary outside but just fine in here!

THE CHOPPED UNC ๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿป Chopped ground beef & smoked pork, chihuahua & cheddar cheese, tomato, pickled red onion, hatch chile aioli, & ketchup on a hoagie.
KEY LIME WAFFLE ๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ Buttermilk waffle topped with key lime mousse, crumbled graham crackers, and toasted coconut chips.

CHERRY BABY ๐Ÿ’ Cherry studded mill bread French toast, three cherry compote, rooibos whipped cream, and chopped pistachio...
08/01/2026

CHERRY BABY ๐Ÿ’ Cherry studded mill bread French toast, three cherry compote, rooibos whipped cream, and chopped pistachios.

Go off, kittens! ๐ŸฅŠEGGS-ECUTIINER ๐Ÿฅš Japanese egg salad, masago roe, local sprouts, & kewpie mayo on house made milk bread...
07/29/2026

Go off, kittens! ๐ŸฅŠ
EGGS-ECUTIINER ๐Ÿฅš Japanese egg salad, masago roe, local sprouts, & kewpie mayo on house made milk bread.
BANANAGRAM WAFFLE ๐ŸŒ Matcha infused buttermilk waffle, caramelized bananas, whipped cream, & crunch banana flavored rice puffs.

LET IT DIP โ€ผ๏ธ Pastrami, baked egg custard, pickled red onion, Russian dijonaise, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll with ...
07/25/2026

LET IT DIP โ€ผ๏ธ Pastrami, baked egg custard, pickled red onion, Russian dijonaise, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll with au jus for dipping

Two cocktail themed goodies to toast a real one ๐Ÿ’” BIRD OF PARADISE WAFFLE ๐Ÿฆœ Five spice buttermilk waffle topped with Mai...
07/22/2026

Two cocktail themed goodies to toast a real one ๐Ÿ’”
BIRD OF PARADISE WAFFLE ๐Ÿฆœ Five spice buttermilk waffle topped with Mai tai compote (pineapple, passionfruit, blackstrap rum), almonds, & whipped cream.
HIGH BEAMS ๐Ÿธ Prosciutto, green olive & vermouth cream cheese spread, fried hashbrown patty, pickled shallots, and local sprouts on ciabatta.

Address

111 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA
52245

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+13193586400

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