Vegan
American
Take-out
Cafe

Cafe offering a chef-driven seasonal menu, featuring locally-sourced sustainable ingredients. Serves plant based comfort food including sandwiches, waffles, salads, wraps, and more. Uses eco-friendly packaging. Reported closed, Aug 2021.


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33 Reviews

First Review by vegetariangirl

AaronStreeton

Points +796

Vegan
23 Mar 2021

Love the place

So sad when I heard it was closed in 2020. (: excited to see it re-opened! Love their dedication to 0 waste

mirandasheppard

Points +93

Vegan
29 Oct 2020

Wow...what a little gem!!!!

Amazing food, so many options, incredible service and funky little surroundings

Pros: Lots of variety , Great value , Wonderful service

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Thank you so much for your awesome review, Miranda! Glad we have you in the community.

hbear

Points +43

Vegetarian
23 Jun 2020

Cute little place

And the food was also great!

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Katie_Rose

Points +30

Vegan
11 Mar 2020

Amazing Vibes Delish Food !

Love everything about this place, the food is top notch the style and decor is so fun even the washrooms have been put together in a very stylish way. You will not regret try the chik'tan and waffles they are to die for

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

We agree! The chiktan is soooo yummy!! Thanks for being our guest.

katie.mcmartin

Points +20

Vegan
19 Jan 2020

Just so damn good

That’s all I have to say. I had the scramble and it was truly to die for.

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

So glad you enjoyed your meal and visit! This is why we're here.

rajbbhatt

Points +67

Vegan
12 Dec 2019

Blown away!

Jules and team killed it. I found them randomly searching on the web and looked for a place to hangout all day, have breakfast and lunch. OMG. I tried a bit of all four of their breakfast dishes and they were spot on regarding flavor and taste. Presentation was awesome. Great vibe, coffee and food. Their breakfast oatmeal cookie is great too. I have food coma now. Definitely my favorite chill spot in Calgary to hang, eat and work from!

Buckwheat pancakes with the basil berry compote was SO FLAVORFUL.
Fried Seitan and waffles! WHATTTTT. Better Benny was excellent on the english muffin.

Highly highly recommend.

Pros: Food, Presentation, Vibe

Cons: Not oil fee

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Sounds like a perfect day at The Dandelion. Thanks for sharing, rajbbhatt.

abarnett19

Points +26

Vegan
25 Nov 2019

New favourite restaurant in YYC

My mother and I went here and sat at the tables outside and it was lovely! We split the zoodle bowl and the veggie burger and could not say enough good things about the food and the staff. Definitely recommend both those dishes. We definitely plan on going back!

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

We are so glad you and your Mom had a lovely time. We hope to see you back soon!

NotesNorth

Points +183

Vegan
13 Nov 2019

A Gem in Ramsay

So friendly with wonderful food

Pros: All vegan!, Extremely lovely people , Good menu with specials that change

Cons: A lot of deep fried foods, It smells strongly of deep fry oil, Small, often full

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Thanks for the feedback, NotesNorth. Please come back to check us out and see what else is on the menu!

nourish.me

Points +35

Vegan
17 Oct 2019

Superb!

Very welcoming! It’s quiet, calm and relaxing. The greenery makes you feel at home. Menu offers very tasty and nutritious choices and the cheesecakes are amazing!

Pros: Very personable staff, Offerings priced right , Intimate

Cons: Kitchen needs more ventilation

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

nourish.me, thank you for your feedback. Your photos are amazing and we thank you for being a part of our community!

JeremyLaLonde

Points +573

Vegan
23 Sep 2019

Super tasty

Totally vegan. Lots of options. Everything the same price. Lots of side dish choices

Pros: All vegan , Prices all the same, Great side options

Cons: Expensive , A bit salty, Not a lot of seating

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Thanks Jeremy! We're always diversifying our menu and invite you back to try something new.

purdiea

Points +53

Vegan
31 Aug 2019

The BEST vegan food in Calgary

Amazing vegan take on eggs benedict. Sooo delicious! This is a tiny space with a small staff that makes everything to order so don't be in a rush to get in and out. Apparently they are going to start offering a dinner menu soon to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. Great food, good people, neat space, go support them!

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Super appreciate your supportive message, purdiea. We value your patronage.

ZacharyWolfheart

Points +176

Vegan
25 Aug 2019

Great spot in Calgary

Very cute vegan restaurant in Calgary. Excellent food and service. Got the chicken caesar wrap with a side of poutine. Also tried the scrabble bowl. All the food was super fresh and presentation was excellent.

Pros: Amazing food , Great service

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Wow! What great feedback, ZacharyWolfheart. Appreciate it!

AngelaTack

Points +328

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Amazingly good!!!

So glad this place was on the same street we were staying in Calgary! We went for lunch, breakfast the next day and probably be back again tomorrow! Menu is really varied, portions are very generous and staff are lovely!

Pros: Loads of options , Exceptionally tasty, Unlimited coffee with great choice of milks

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

We are so glad you had such a great time, AngelaTack. We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

jillthebaker

Points +77

Vegan
31 Jul 2019

Exceptional food and atmosphere

One of Calgary’s must visits if you’re a vegan or not! Three of us split the Bucky Cakes and the Better Benny. Portions were filling but not too much so, and sitting on the benches in the sunshine only added to the experience. The coffee was also fantastic; try adding hazelnut milk!

Pros: Unparalleled quality

Cons: Long wait

DandelionYYC

30 Oct 2020

Great feedback! Thanks so much, jillthebaker!!

FreyaT

Points +483

Vegan
27 Jun 2019

Small menu (& portions!)

Limited menu and the meals we chose were ok but not great. For the price the portion sizes were small (with the exception of getting a whole half an avocado with the salad Bowl)

TheDandelionYYC

02 Jul 2019

Hi Freya! We do limit our Seasonal Menu to 8 offerings, between breakfast and lunch, to let us use locally sourced seasonal ingredients. We also offer Daily Specials to top feature new eats and treats! Please do stop by again, and we will see if we can make you happier with a Special. :)

T

Points +44

Vegan
25 Jun 2019

Taco Tuesday

Fresh Tortillas, amazing mole, absolutely fantastic vegan tacos!!! Makes me love Tuesdays! The Benny is a must try as well! 100% yummy food

veganfoodtourist

Points +117

Vegan
22 Jun 2019

What a breakfast!!

The breakfast menu may be small but it’s more than enough to choose from! My kids had the Bucky Cakes and cleared their plates and were full which never happens! I thought it wasn’t going to be enough (I eat large portions!) but it is really filling and satisfying, the chef here took his time and is a perfectionist, a big high five to him. My kids couldn’t stop watching him make the food in front of them, really inspiring for them . Must try the coffee and get a large because not only is it tasty but it’s free refills! You must go here if you visit Calgary, worth the drive.

Pros: Great Vegan options, Free purified water, Cool atmosphere and outside seating

ChantelleButterfield

Points +183

Vegan
31 Mar 2019

I could eat here every week!

Holy was this an amazing spot to eat, I went with my Hubby and our son and we pigged out and enjoyed every bite of it!!

Pros: They have vegan options labeled., The food!, Service

vgn.fox

Points +148

Vegan
23 Mar 2019

So good!

The food is so tasty! I tried the chik-tan caesar wrap and the pancakes that I highly recommend them. The place is small but gorgeous and the playlist gives the perfect final touch to your lunch.

efenosvriemen

Points +1812

Vegan
23 Mar 2019

unexpected

i tried the dandelion while in calgary last september the food was unexpectedly delicious, i ordered the ramsay bowl and the chiktan and waffles and was very pleased. the shop is very small and has limited seating and i couldn’t get the fried food smell off my clothes for awhile. they also don’t carry to go bowls so bring your own.

sflynn18

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jan 2019

Love!

What a cute little cafe! Not a huge menu, but I went with my husband and son (husband not vegan) and so we tried three different. Staff were friendly, the place is as clean as a whistle but still homey and cute. I will definitely be going back there!

Pros: food , service, experience

OliviaLivTarasewicz

Points +27

Vegan
27 Dec 2018

It's okbut not great

We went here for breakfast. I had the chicken and waffles which was smothered in gravy and made the waffles soggy. Everything else we ordered was ok but not that great.

TheDandelionYYC

09 Apr 2019

We are super sorry that you were not pleased! Do come in again and chat with us - it shall be our duty to serve you something that you'll love!

Emma1201

Points +374

Vegan
27 Dec 2018

Travelling vegan

I was recently visiting Calgary and needed a place to grab a quick lunch so I went on happy cow and found this little place. Amazing staff and delicious food. I had some baked goods as well. The one con that really isn’t a con is that I wanted my dish to go and they don’t do any take out containers. It’s apart of their waste reduce initiative, which I think is amazing. They put my food in a wrap and suggested I bring my own containers next time. Just giving people a heads up to take your own containers. But overall a very, very good place.

Pros: Good location, easy to find , Fun staff , Yummy quick food

Cons: Bring reusable containers

stickincarn

Points +172

Vegan
20 Dec 2018

Good vegan food in Ramsay

We finally ate at this vegan cafe in our neighbourhood today. My husband had the butter. He really liked it, especially the potato wedges and their sauce, and, unbelievably to me, the mashed plantain that was the “bun.”

I had the Chick’n Caesar wrap and it was really good. Nice texture, quite filling (perfect for lunch—not TOO much food), and with a side of fruit.

I recommend the dandelion and am thrilled to have a totally vegan place in our neighbourhood!

Pros: All vegan, Breakfast and lunch options all day

Cons: Service a little slow

Andi29

Points +18

Vegan
17 Nov 2018

Great place! Tacos are absolutely delicious, excellent atmosphere :)

We loved the tacos! Friendly staff, cool place

Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Zero waste

jjcarguy21

Points +254

Vegan
11 Nov 2018

Deadly brunch spot

This is a must eat at place! I have tried most of the menu. Tofu Bennies are stupid good, chik’n ceaser wrap never let’s me down.

Pros: Absolutely stupid good food , Low waste, must bring your own takeout dish

Cons: Low waste, they don’t offer takeout boxes , Soooooo just bring one

crazylioness

Points +224

Vegan
26 Oct 2018

Delicious spot!

A great little spot for breakfast and lunch! Excited to come back and try more. Their on tap kombucha was delicious. I loved the Ramsey bowl and the person I was with said the pancakes were great! Excited to see they had donuts and cupcakes as well.

Pros: Fully vegan menu, Great service, Delicious food




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