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The Dandy Lion

The Dandy Lion

 
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The Dandy Lion

The Dandy Lion

111 S Dubuque st, Iowa City, IA 52240
 

Ordering Hours
Sunday9 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday9 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday12 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday8 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday9 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday9 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday9 AM - 12:30 PM

Dinner  

Available Fridays and Saturday from 5pm-8pm. Dandy staples and rotating entree specials

Fried Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad
Fried chicken, sweet potato, celery, red onion, chow chow, & creamy creole dressing.
$9.00
Blue Corn Hoecakes
Griddled blue corn hoecakes, sweet potato purée, sautéed oyster mushrooms, arugula, avocado, and roasted red pepper crema.
$11.00
Charcuterie
A curation of cured meats, smoked fish, hard and soft cheeses, & accompaniments. Served with toasted bread.
$14.00
Country Captain
A Savannah tradition. Braised chicken with onion, bell pepper, and celery in a tomato curry sauce served over jasmine rice with golden raisins, tamarind chutney, roasted peanuts, and pickled okra.
$14.00
Socca Pizza
Roasted delicata squash, goat cheese, Calabrian chilies, arugula, pepitas, and mozzarella on a gluten-free socca flatbread.
$9.00
Salmon Sandwich
Ewings smoked salmon on house focaccia with La Tur cheese, mixed greens, roasted local cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots, and balsamic vinaigrette.
$8.00
New York Strip Steak
Grilled NY strip steak, puréed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with whipped goat, honey, & peanuts
$18.00
Grilled Romaine
Grilled romaine wedge, candied pecans, diced tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, and bleu cheese crema.
$8.00
BBQ Wings
Crispy smoked chicken wings tossed in South Carolina vinegar bbq sauce and served with your choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
$10.00
Steak Salad
Seared NY strips steak, mixed greens, pickled mustard seed, jicama, & chèvre with grilled scallion vinaigrette.
$13.00
House Salad
Mixes greens, radish, pickled shallot, chickpeas, & goat cheese. Your choice of dressing.
$5.00
Chickpea Wrap
Sautéed chickpeas, carrots, pickled shallots, cucumber, greens, & goddess dressing on garlic naan bread. Served with fries or side salad.
$8.00
Charcuterie Sandwich
La Quercia Prosciutto, soppressata, pickled mustard seed, chèvre, radishes, pickled shallot, mixed greens, & balsamic dressing on house focaccia. Served with fries or side salad.
$9.50
Dandy Burger
Two beef patties, cheddar cheese, & house chow chow sauce on a brioche bun. Served with fries or side salad. (Also available with Impossible Beef!)
$9.00

Breakfast  

Toast options include sourdough, white, wheat, or rye. All entrees come with hash browns Add fruit or house salad for $2 (V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free

The Standard (GF)
Two eggs cooked as you desire & hash browns. With your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or grilled veggies. Toast, naturally. (Gluten-Free Toast optional for $.50)
$9.50
Denver Dandy Omelet (GF)
Onion, bell pepper, ham & cheese. Served with hash browns & toast, of course. (Gluten-Free Toast optional for $.50)
$10.00
California Dandy Omelet (GF)
Avocado, pico de gallo, swiss cheese & chicken.
$10.00
Eden Dandy Omelet (GF) (V)
Mushroom, tomato, spinach, onion & goat cheese.
$10.00
Eggs Benedict
Peacefully poached eggs on focaccia. Select ham, spinach or smoked salmon & topped with zingy hollandaise.
$11.00
Avocado Toast
Foccacia, smashed avocado, poached eggs, sliced radish & pickled shallot.
$11.00
Biscuits and Gravy
House-made buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy or tomato gravy (V). With two eggs cooked your way.
$11.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Topped with sausage or tomato gravy. With two happy eggs & toast.
$12.00
Breakfast Sandwich
Hawaiian roll, egg, cheese, aioli, and your choice of ham, bacon, or spinach (V).
$10.00
Herb Crusted Steak (GF)
8oz. House cut New York strip steak with two eggs & toast. (Gluten-Free Toast optional for $.50)
$16.00
Chicken Biscuit
House breaded chicken thigh on a buttermilk biscuit, Louisiana Hot Sauce & maple syrup.
$11.00
Salmon Toast
Smoked salmon on focaccia with chive cream cheese, chevre, pickled shallot, dill, & radish. Topped with two cuddly poached eggs.
$13.00
Lodger Special
Griddled hash browns, melted pimiento cheese, sausage, two runny eggs, tomato gravy & scallions.
$11.00
Breakfast Salad (V)
Griddled runny egg in foccia bread, egg in a basket style, topped with greens, radish, pickled shallot & quark with balsamic dressing.
$10.00
Pancakes (V)
Three buttermilk pancakes served with butter & real maple syrup.
$7.50
French Toast (V)
House made Hawaiian bread nimbly griddled with real maple syrup & butter.
$7.50

Lunch  

All entries are served with fries. Sub a cup of soup or side salad for $2 extra. House-made dressings: Balsamic vinaigrette, grilled scallion vinaigrette, bleu cheese, ranch, goddess dressing or Thousand Island.

Roasted Grape & Pistachio Salad (V) (GF)
Roasted red grapes, mixed greens, arugula, pistachios chèvre, and balsamic vinaigrette
$9.00
House Salad (V) (GF)
Crisp & sassy mixed greens, radish, pickled shallot, roasted chickpea & dressing of choice
$8.75
Steak Salad (GF)
Seared NY strip steak, mixed greens, pickled mustard seed, jicama & chevre with charred scallion vinaigrette.
$13.50
Dandy Burger
Two thin beef patties brioche bun, American cheese & Chow Chow sauce A roaring good meal.
$10.00
Grilled Cheese (V)
Our version of the cocktail party classic. Gooey melted cheese on the noblest of breads, sourdough.
$7.00
Pulled Pork
Lapsang Souchong braised pork shoulder, house pickled cucumbers & red onions, and Carolina sauce on a brioche bun
$10.00
Roast Beef Sandwich
Hawaiian bun, roast beef, swiss cheese, caramelized onion, & our famous Chow Chow sauce.
$10.00
Chickpea Wrap (V)
Sauteed spiced chickpeas, carrots, pickled shallot, cucumber, greens & goddess dressing on naan bread.
$8.50
Charcuterie Sandwich
Prosciutto, pickled mustard seed, chevre, radishes, pickled shallot, mixed greens and balsamic dressing on focaccia.
$11.00
Turkey Melt
Turkey, swiss cheese, avocado, pico de gallo & aioli on griddled sourdough.
$10.00
Reuben
Corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut & 1000 island on rye.
$10.00
Soup of the Day
Cup $3 Bowl $5
$0.00

Kids Menu  

Served with fries or fruit

Plain Grilled Cheese
$5.00
Chicken Nuggets
$6.00
Lil Burger
$6.00
Two Pancakes
$5.00

Dessert  

Bay Area Ice Cream Sandwich
Crispy house made oatmeal cookies & vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate magic shell.
$4.00
Peaches & Cream Hand Pies
Golden brown hand pies with a creamy peach filling.
$5.00

Sides  

Side of Grilled Veggies
$2.50
Orange Cinnamon Roll
$3.50
Side order of Bacon
$4.50
Side order of Ham
$3.50
Side order of Sausage
$3.50
Side order of Hashbrowns
$2.50
Side order of Toast
$1.00
Side order of a Biscuit
$2.50
Side order of Eggs
$2.50
One Pancake
$2.50
Two Pancakes
$5.00
Fruit Cup
$3.00
Small Side Salad
$2.50
One Egg
$1.25

Beverages  

Dandy Lion Drip Coffee
$2.50
Vietnamese Coffee
Slow drip dark roast with chicory, sweetened condensed milk, iced
$4.00
Wake Up Iowa Espresso Latte
$4.00
Wake Up Iowa Espresso Breve
$4.00
Wake Up Iowa Espresso Cappuccino
$4.25
Wake Up Iowa Espresso Mocha
$4.75
Golden Iced Latte
Coconut & almond milk, double shot espresso, turmeric spice mix (iced or hot)
$4.00
Chai Latte
House-made chai syrup and milk (iced or hot)
$4.00
Seasonal Craft Soda
Made in House
$3.50
Milk
$2.25
Juice
$2.00
Fountain Soda
$2.50

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 12:30 PM