Dandelion Communitea Café was nothing like I expected; but it did blow me away – in a good way. The restaurant record provides a very cottage-like feel. From the rustic sign outside pointing to different restaurants and cute sayings (pictured below), to the old wooden building the restaurant is in, you really feel like you’re dining in a serene environment – almost like you’re at summer camp.The large patio outside is comfortable, with many umbrella’s providing shade from the smouldering heat.
The system at Dandelion is as follows: order at the counter when you walk in, take a number for your order and then take a seat wherever you please. The staff will search the restaurant to find wherever you are sitting and bring you your food.
The menu at Dandelion is bursting with options. I ordered the “Bean There, Done That” bowl with a mix of greens and quinoa. I also ordered a chocolate, gluten free, vegan cupcake. I loved the bowl; could do without the cupcake. The bowl was very filling – it was a large portion and came with a small side of your choice. I chose the pea guacamole, which I thought stole the show. On top of the salad, is their homemade vegan feta cheese, which didn’t taste like feta at all. It tasted more like hummus, which actually wasn’t a huge problem for me as my love for hummus in strong and unwavering.