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

HINODE WAFFLE ☀️ Buttermilk waffle topped with apricot jam, hojicha custard, and almonds.
06/10/2026

HINODE WAFFLE ☀️ Buttermilk waffle topped with apricot jam, hojicha custard, and almonds.

THE PERSEPOLIS 🏛️ Baharat spiced short rib, curry-coriander pickles, local sprouts, & mango amba sauce on house made sam...
06/06/2026

THE PERSEPOLIS 🏛️ Baharat spiced short rib, curry-coriander pickles, local sprouts, & mango amba sauce on house made samoon bread.

GALUB JAMUN WAFFLE 🌞 waffle topped with rice pudding, pistachios, and rose water cardamom syrup.
06/03/2026

GALUB JAMUN WAFFLE 🌞 waffle topped with rice pudding, pistachios, and rose water cardamom syrup.

WEDNESDAY 🪭 getting warm out there, kittens!CHURRO WAFFLE 🧇 Buttermilk waffle dusted with cinnamon sugar & topped with c...
05/27/2026

WEDNESDAY 🪭 getting warm out there, kittens!

CHURRO WAFFLE 🧇 Buttermilk waffle dusted with cinnamon sugar & topped with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, and whipped cream.

ANTHONY JRS 🇮🇹 Prosciutto, soppressata, seasoned ricotta, pesto, tomato, pickled shallots, local sprouts, and giardiniera aioli on steak house rolls.

They don’t stop coming! 🌟 STRAWBERRY RHUBARB WAFFLE 🍓 Buttermilk waffle topped with strawberry rhubarb compote, oat crum...
05/20/2026

They don’t stop coming! 🌟
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB WAFFLE 🍓 Buttermilk waffle topped with strawberry rhubarb compote, oat crumble, and whipped cream.

THE TRI TIP DIP 🐮 Brown sugar brined & smoked tri tip, quick celery apple red onion pickle, roasted tomato aioli, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll with au jus for dipping.

Soak it in, hawks! Final push! 💫 Ohana waffle 🧇 Buttermilk waffle topped with black sesame butter, fresh mango, coconut ...
05/13/2026

Soak it in, hawks! Final push! 💫
Ohana waffle 🧇 Buttermilk waffle topped with black sesame butter, fresh mango, coconut syrup, & pandan rice crispy treats.
Squab goals 🐦 Crispy Chinese fried squab, savory scallion rice flour hoecakes, and maple braised greens served with plum sauce.

SOFTSHELL BENEDICT—this one’s for the moms 💜
05/10/2026

SOFTSHELL BENEDICT—this one’s for the moms 💜

Midweek drop ⚡️ MAZU’S PURSE 🐟 Halibut & scallion dumplings in tom yum broth with mushrooms, fried onions, Korean carrot...
05/06/2026

Midweek drop ⚡️
MAZU’S PURSE 🐟 Halibut & scallion dumplings in tom yum broth with mushrooms, fried onions, Korean carrot salad, & sprouts.
PAMPLEMOUSSE WAFFLE 🍊 Star anise buttermilk waffle topped with grapefruit curd, toasted meringue, & crumbled graham crackers.
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SOFTBOI BENEDICT 🦀 softshells are here! Hurry!!
05/03/2026

SOFTBOI BENEDICT 🦀 softshells are here! Hurry!!

Another Wednesday is here! 🥊 EVERGARDEN WAFFLE 🌹 Buttermilk waffle topped with blueberry lavender compote, fresh berries...
04/29/2026

Another Wednesday is here! 🥊
EVERGARDEN WAFFLE 🌹 Buttermilk waffle topped with blueberry lavender compote, fresh berries, and an ube meringue cookie.
FIRESTARTER WAFFLE 🔥 Char Siu pork belly, over medium egg, local sprouts, pickled radish & carrots, kewpie mayo, and chili crisp on a house made annatto sesame shiopan.

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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