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I really enjoyed coming here. The atmosphere was eclectic and funky, and the employees were very friendly and helpful.
I ordered the hummus and it was amazingly delicious, the carrots were crisp and super fresh. I got one of their wraps and it was phenomenal. I had the house tea of the day with hemp milk and the boysenberry and blackberry elixir and both were refreshing and delectable.
Upon leaving I was inquiring as to a tea on their menu (asking whether they sold it on premises) and they no longer carry it, BUT she did take the time to find me the contact information of the lady who does and I really appreciated it. Even my meat loving counterparts were blown away, so this place is definitely tops.
P.S. TRY THE COOKIES!
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I can say from personal experience that Dandelion cCommunitea cafe will surprise you.
All you got to have is the right day to come, so Tuesday, Wednesday would be best.
Starting from slower traffic to better tasting gourmet food.
Good All around
I recently moved to Thornton Park and have already been to Dandelion a handful of times. They offer healthy, tasty food at an inexpensive price.
Their tea is excellent and they have a wide variety of teas to choose from (literally, there is a menu dedicated to tea and it all sounds awesome).
They have some tasty items on the menu like the Fluffer Nutter, Facon Lettuce & Tomato; they always have a tasty desert (cupcake or cookie of some sort). My only complaint would be the selection of food items on the menu, not that they weren't good, but that there aren't enough choices.
The atmosphere is awesome with local artwork on display. They have a nice down-to-earth/mom and pop feel with local artwork on display and a lounge area with sofas, board games and an upright (albeit out of tune) piano amongst the dining sections.
The employees have always been friendly and helpful. They seem to really get along, which helps make Dandelion such a great place to get a bite.
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A little slow on the uptake, I admit, but I finally made my way into the Dandelion Communitea Cafe last week (and I'm sooo glad I did!).
Though a little shy to stop in by myself during the lunch rush, Alex and Crystal made me feel right at home on my first visit, as they walked me through the menu and ordering process: order at the counter, grab a seat, help yourself to a beverage, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy!
Seating is eclectic, with tables and chairs of varying styles filling two rooms. A third room houses a comfy retro couch for hanging out... cool! A casual vibe was apparent, w/ many of the folks obviously regulars, as they greeted, hugged, and ordered food to eat in or go. Nothing pretentious about this place -- clean eating and friendly, casual atmosphere!
I had the giddyup wrap on my first visit, a wonderful blend of flavors, bathed (lightly) in the goddess dressing... OMG!!! Combined w/ organic blue chips and black bean salsa on the side, this was a lunch to remember!
It was here I also discovered the organic beer selection from Orlando Brewing, a local microbrewery just a few miles away (see my post for them), and made a note to visit them (which we have).
Snuggled in to a few blocks of holistic merchants (aka OurLando), the Dandelion has become one of my new fave "go to" places for clean, simple food with fabulous flavor & atmosphere!
Whether you are a local or a visitor to our City Beautiful, the Dandelion should be on your short list, definitely! Need another reason? Check this out. They also boast this honor:
"We are proud to be Certified Green by Co-op America - the only restaurant in the southeast and one of only a handful in the entire United States to carry this prestigious Seal of Approval."
Stop in soon, and tell them Robin says hi! :o) (They may or may not know who that is, but who cares? You're there! Enjoy!)
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One of the few Orlando (or even central florida) spots with a great vegan menu, even the omnivore will appreciate this place. The menu has a southwestern/carribean flair. The staff has been extremely friendly the two times I was there.
The cafe is off the beaten path but not out of the way. It is in a renovated house with nice outdoor seating and fantastic hand painted decor. I had the black bean wrap, hummus on the side with one of the fresh brewed teas all of which was tasty and healthy.
Great Stuff! This is a must stop for either a quick or relaxing lunch.
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After coming here consistently for almost 2 years now, I can honestly say that this place has some of the consistently best vegetarian food in Orlando. I still haven't gotten sick of the "Been there done that." It's filling, it's delicious, it's healthy, it makes you feel good...there's nothing negative to say about it. Their teas are awesome, their servers are awesome, the environment is awesome, the people you meet there are awesome, the extracurricular events held there are awesome, and all the food is awesome. I love the "fakin lettuce and tomato sandwich", the quesadilla, the guacamole, and all their salads. Only criticisms: they run out of certain teas often, it can sometimes take a longgg time to be served, and the hours of operation can be ridiculous at times. (Like they close Mondays at 4 PM now?!)
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I loved the food here. I'm not a vegetarian by any means but my always healthy cousin dragged me… Read more »
Well, with a bright green house like this one, you know you can't go wrong. Finally took the chance to visit this place. Kinda groovy.
Magazines outside include natural health, green magazines as well as LGBT newspapers. So, you know you've arrived at a cool place. I think I learned about it while on a plane to somewhere. It's definitely a very creative experience.
The cafe uses locally farmed, organic foods. The interior and exterior is embellished with the expressions of local artists. It does have a soulfully progressive aura to it, for lack of a better term.
The food.
I decided to try the quinoa (keen-wah). It's actually a very old grain, superior to rice, corn and wheat. It contains protein, enzymes, antioxidants, few carbs, and can be used to prevent / treat breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, as well as insulin resistance.
After having my meal of quinoa with beans and veggies, vegetarian chili (the chili is insane!), with blue tortilla chips and a small salad, I felt as if I had been nourished with something very healthy for me. It just felt like real food. . .the way food is supposed to be.
So many more dishes to try at the commmunitea cafe. And if all the other dishes are anything like what I had the first time around, I'm headed for a really big treat !
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You would think seeing a bright green house-like structure in a random location would be somewhat of an eye sore, but surprisingly it's not. Normally, I would think a place of this was tacky and refuse to step foot inside, but there's a certain charm and vibrant character that makes Dandelion Communitea Cafe seem fitting and welcoming at the same time.
This small house turned restaurant and tea room does not serve meet at all, in any form, which is a nice change from the many other eateries in town. Now don't get me wrong, I love all things meat, but every once and awhile it's nice to have something different that is colorful and healthy. In fact, it's also one of the few restaurants in Central Florida where many of the items are or can be vegan minus a bit of cheese.
I love the random interior and exterior decor of this place. The outside looks as if a kid used the house as his color book and went nuts. The inside is a conundrum of mis-matched tables and chairs all painted in fun, bright colors. On each table is a small pail or cup filled with mismatched silverware. The walls are fill with all kinds of paintings and pictures which compliments that random hue of colors on the walls and even the floor.
Their food is equally as bright and oh so tasty. The bulk of their menu is salads and wraps. Their chili is my favorite along with their hummus and those fun, flax seed crackers they serve along side. If you have little ones, there are a few items they would for sure enjoy....such as the almond butter and rice mallow sandwich (its similar to marshmallow fluff) which is melt-in-your mouth delicious. You must try one of their many teas as well, all sounds amazingly yummy...and those that I've tried were.
The people who work there are all very friendly and the customer service is excellent. Their prices aren't bad. You can easily get a meal for less than $10 depending on what you order of course. Portions are decent, but probably not enough to take home for seconds. And they do serve beer and wine as well.
At least once a month they have a drum circle which always reels in a ton of people. I personally have never been, but it looks and sounds fun. The only downside is that parking is extremely limited and when stuff like this goes its a nightmare...I typically avoid the area on these nights. Just before Thanksgiving they usually have a night when they serve a meat-free tofurkey meal. I went last year and it wasn't bad. I'm not a fan of the fake turkey, but everything else was quite yummy.
Overall...DO IT!
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I made a fatal mistake today. I did not go to Communitea for lunch. This place is a little bit of veggie heaven. I used to live in Asheville, NC and Communitea is a bit of a home away from home.
The service is always superb.
My recommendations include: The Giddyup in a wrap, hummus and crackers with their special Thai dressing, and a peach spritzer.
Yummy place!
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I love this place so much. It has so many comfy places to sit that you feel as if you're eating at your own house.
The food is delicious and totally organic/vegetarian. The Polynesian Banana Fantasy Wrap is so flavorful that you'll think you're eating dessert! All the herbal tonics are yummy too.
The staff is friendly and always willing to answer questions about the menu.
Just remember to order first, then sit down. They'll bring your food to you, no matter which room you're sitting in.
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i love this place. yes, it's mainly for vegans and vegetarians but I've driven through sleet and snow to get here before. well, it doesn't do that in Florida but you get the idea. their chili is OMG delic! and i loved the abundant harvest as my number 1 favorite wrap. my second wrap pick would have to be the bean there done that. their hummus is quite award worthy also. the teas are also awesome! love that everything is organic.
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I love the setting, the converted house does make the place feel homy and comfortable.
Their tea and elixir selection is excellent. My only issue with this place is the food. I think its ok and way too overpriced for dishes that are purely vegetarian.
Nice place to catch a band playing or attend some event or the other.
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A great little vegetarian/vegan cafe with a homey feel. The cafe lives in an old bungalow that has been converted into a unique restaurant with a hippie flair. Local artwork adorns the walls, cloth and christmas lights adorn some ceilings, and the furniture is artfully mismatched. In spite of the hip atmosphere, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming to the newcomer.
YOU ORDER AT THE COUNTER. I can't overstate this point--I watched several groups wander past the counter into one of the intimate dining rooms, only to sheepishly reemerge 15 minutes later! Dandelion features an array of vegetarian and vegan food. I sampled the vegan chili, which was spicy and featured fresh corn, a bean wrap with a clever name that escapes me, and the Happy Hempy Hummus--topped with hemp seeds, as the name would suggest. In addition to food, they feature a large selection of organic and herbal teas, herbal "elixers" and craft beers. They serve a couple brews from Orlando's own brewery, Orlando Brewing, so yay local!
The prices are moderate for the quality and portions ($3 for soup, $8 for a sandwich). This is the sort of place I would be happy to drop into any time of the day, for a meal or just to relax.
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I'm not a vegetarian but I love the food here. My favorite is the Fluffer Nutter sandwhich. The tea selection is pretty awesome too.
A lot of the building is painted by local Orlando artist Morgan Steel, who I adore. The husband and I ended up buying one of his paintings there.
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I love Dandelion Cafe!! The cafe is very cool, filled with art work, and is very comfy. The people that work there are very laid back and really nice. Oh and did I mention the food is AMAZING!!!!! I am addicted...I go there everyday for lunch..It's that good!! Try it and you won't be sorry..
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GUSH! This place is so adorable. And my formerly vegan, vegetarian self LOVES it. If I lived in Orlando, I would be here all the time. As it is, I'll stick with while I'm visiting my folks. They have a splendid selection of teas, fantastic beers (I didn't see the whole list, but I glimpsed the fridge and saw many of my favorites), and super delicious food. I got their Native Mama quinoa of the day. It was tasty, filling, and only $5. Total winner. The main entrees are a little more ($8-9), but given that vegetarian/vegan food is pretty filling, you can probably get away with getting a starter if you want to save some money. Friendy staff, great atmosphere. I'm coming back very soon.
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I have to take this down a star. The last few times I've been the food was just so-so. The teas are still awesome, but I was bummed when my chili came out luke warm, and the happy hippy server disappeared ne'er to return.
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This is a really laid back place, where you can come with friends to play a board game, by yourself… Read more »
Dandelion CommuniTEA cafe is a big green house that has been converted into a funky organic cafe. They have a great selection of organic loose leaf tea with great names like 'Touch of Earl Gray' and 'moRockin' Mint'. As well as, an all organic vegetarian menu, with some items which can be made vegan. I highly recommend the 'Happy Hempy Hummus' which is topped with hemp seeds and served with carrots, celery, and these AWESOME flax crackers with sunflower seeds. If youre looking for something heady try one of the Elixir herbal tonics!
Check out there website and learn about there events, drum circles, and classes. Also, about the community that is being build in OURlando!
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The food is very good here and the teas are excellent also very friendly staff and good atmosphere. Service may be slow at times.This restaurant looks like an old house turn in to a hippy restaurant. Poem night every Tuesday night.
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I practically lived here over the summer. Best hummus in Orlando. And their friendly staff doesn't hurt either :)
Orlando, FL
Category: Vegetarian
Neighborhood: Park Lake/Highland
Category: Vegan
Orlando, FL
Category: Desserts
Orlando, FL
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Baldwin Park
Category: Tea Rooms
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