The Dandy Lion Cafe

Stopped in for a couple hours with my daughter. Played a game, had coffee and stayed for lunch. Rave review from the 7 year old “I never want this day to end!” Wonderful place to stop in and stay for a bit. Zoupa soup and Capresse sandwich and Chai latte were wonderful.

Great food and friendly staff. Also offers a small but delicious selection of bakery items. (I enjoyed the lemon cheese Danish so much that I got another one to go.) It's also a convenient location to meet others and enjoy a meal.

Pro: the lavender lemonade was good Cons: $13 for a sandwich that was supposed to be a grilled cheese but the slice of Colby jack wasn't even melted and a bag of chips is really overpriced. The pulled pork grilled cheese tasted better but not $17.50 better. One of the servers was SO loud, shout talking at regulars...if we hadn't driven from Columbia, I wouldn't have supported the establishment based on the flags outside.

incredibly warm and welcoming vibes! coziest coffee shop I ever walked into and greeted by the kindest individuals! xo

Such a welcoming, refreshing environment with delicious food and coffee. We felt so welcomed not only because of the warm decorations and clear sense of community that the staff and customers felt, but also the genuine kindness and hospitality of the owner and manager who we interacted with! Absolutely above and beyond experience. Also, just a super cool place to look around! They provide a space for small businesses and creators to sell their products - there were fun stickers, jewelry, and artwork to look at, and lots of cozy decor. It is so refreshing to see such an inclusive, community building, and filled-with-love business thrive in Missouri!!