Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Iowa City: 8:39 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (319) 358-6400 to confirm.
Location & directions
111 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
About The Dandy Lion
The Dandy Lion is a restaurant you'll find at 111 S Dubuque St in Iowa City, Iowa. It is one of 75 places to eat and drink we list in Iowa City. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
The Dandy Lion is open 4 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
Guests can choose from 13 menu items across 4 sections, including Breakfast, Lunch, Kids Menu, and Sides. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $5.50, with a typical item around $3.00. Dishes worth a look include Two Pancakes, Side Order Of A Biscuit, and The Standard.
You can visit for outdoor seating, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (319) 358-6400 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 111 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
- Phone
- (319) 358-6400
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 13 items · $2.50–$5.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Dandy Lion’s weekday schedule with 117 other restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 79% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 24 hours a week, 41 hours fewer than the local median of 65. 75% of restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays, and The Dandy Lion is one of them.
Compared with 117 other restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Iowa
Based on 59 menus with 3,183 priced items from restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 22% | $11.18 |
| Side Salad | 20% | $4.88 |
| French Fries | 20% | $4.50 |
| Cottage Cheese | 20% | $4.15 |
| Chicken Strips | 19% | $8.47 |
| Grilled Cheese | 17% | $7.00 |
| Onion Rings | 17% | $8.47 |
| Reuben | 15% | $13.99 |
Calculated from 59 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Dandy Lion there are 34 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 49 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (13), Bars & Pubs (5), Bakeries & Desserts (4), and American (3).
Competition is healthy: 4 other restaurants are within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is Iowa Chop House, < 0.1 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsTiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n Wings< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBrothers Bar and Grill< 0.1 mi
- Vegetarian & VeganHeirloom Salad Company - Downtown< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJava House< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Dandy Lion's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is The Dandy Lion open on Sunday?
Yes, The Dandy Lion is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is The Dandy Lion located?
The Dandy Lion is located at 111 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
What is the phone number of The Dandy Lion?
You can call The Dandy Lion at (319) 358-6400.
Does The Dandy Lion offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Dandy Lion, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at The Dandy Lion?
The typical price range at The Dandy Lion is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.50 to $5.50.
Does The Dandy Lion take reservations?
Yes, The Dandy Lion accepts reservations.
Is The Dandy Lion wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Dandy Lion open late?
No, The Dandy Lion usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Dandy Lion?
There are 49 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Dandy Lion. Nearby options include Tiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n Wings (< 0.1 mi), Brothers Bar and Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Heirloom Salad Company - Downtown (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Dandy Lion?
4 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Iowa Chop House, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 59 menus with 3,183 priced items from restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
