Dandelion Communitea Cafe

Thanks to all of you who took the time to vote for us – we are officially the number 1 “Slow Money” restaurant, ranking 9th overall. Joining us in the top 10 is Homegrown Co-op who ranked 5th overall. See Results Here.
That’s a huge win for Orlando & our local food scene. [...]

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Thank you for standing by us this year. It’s a beautiful example of what is possible when we participate in community. Have a wonderful holiday!

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Thanks to alert friend & customer Nanette, we’ve just been turned onto a brilliant concept called Slow Money.
Think about it: A million Americans contributing to a grassroots, non-profit seed fund supporting small food enterprises and building the nurture capital industry. . . Is it typical philanthropy? No. Is it investing as we’ve come to know [...]

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We are excited to announce that American Clay has selected Dandelion to be a model home for their environmentally friendly natural earth plaster. This month you might catch installer Jeff Barrett applying this cover to the interior of Dandelion during our slow periods.
Volunteers Needed! Help us (eco) prime the walls on Sunday, October 11th in [...]

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Stacey Murphy & Sean Ramsay are our most sensual customers & owners of Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, located in Ivanhoe Village at 1810 N. Orange Ave. Their mission is to assist women & couple’s in creating more love and passion in their lives. They just opened Orlando’s first sophisticated romance boutique (halleluah!) providing customers with [...]

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Miranda Sophia Solace runs Avalon, a great magical shop a hop, skip & a jump from the cafe.
This is why she is investing: “While I’m not a vegan or even a vegetarian….I have enjoyed Dandelion food very much when I’ve treated myself or friends! Even more importantly, the whole Dandelion concept brought an [...]

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Nancy is the woman behind Daly Strategic Directions. As a Speaker, Author & Facilitator she ignites transformative change in organizations and individuals through planning retreats, workshops, presentations and book-signings. Author of: A Left-Brain Thinker On a Right-Brain Journey, and Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos. www.nancyrdaly.com
Nancy has been a Dandy fan since we can recall. Why [...]

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Brian is a Visualization Specialist & Maggie is involved with The Prayer Company, we are tickled to be a part of their love connection:
“I believe that most couples have a warm fondness for places where they have first dated.  They are always places that are easy to remember.  For us, one of those places is [...]

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Jim Lussier is excited when his legal skills help small businesses succeed.  He notes: “The spirit of ‘new age’ entrepreneurs like the Dandelion Communitea family makes me excited and happy.  Quality products and service spring from quality people.”
Jim is a local attorney working for Matter & Harbert. We can tell you [...]

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Jack sends us this tip: “Simply make everything on the food menu $5.00. People will be lining up down the street. People will return over and over again. Everybody likes a bargain.”
Interesting suggestion, unfortunately, doing that would be the quickest way to put us out of business as we would be selling below cost (also [...]

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After the launch of our online Community Supported Enterprise (CSE) program, we’ve gotten few really good questions. Here’s the first one:
Question: What does long-term viability look like? That is, if business picked up to what it was a year ago, would the business be able to carry itself?
Answer: Yes, we believe it is possible to [...]

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Many of the folks who eat at Julie Norris’ funky natural-food restaurant, Dandelion Communitea Cafe, see it as more than a place to grab some vegetarian chili with organic cheddar cheese.
It’s a socially conscious gathering spot, one that adds some soul to the Orlando neighborhood near Mills Avenue and east Colonial Drive. Patrons can get [...]

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It’s Easy & You Earn a Return!
This option is now available!
Buy a Gift Card Online
or
purchase at the cafe on your next visit!
(But, why? Click here for the story.)
Check our Investors Directory to read about why these smart folks believe in making this investment!

This is just one part of a Community Supported Enterprise model of [...]

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