Dandy
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Dandy is a vintage store and event venue located in the historic Washington Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Housed in a 100-year-old former heating company building, Dandy specializes in high-quality, well-preserved vintage and antique furniture, home goods, decor, and women's clothing.
Open Fridays from 12-6 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 PM, Dandy offers ample opportunity for visitors to explore its eclectic collection. The surrounding neighborhood provides ample street parking, allowing customers easy access to the store.
Beyond its retail offerings, Dandy features a customizable event space in the back of the store. This versatile venue, with its skylights and creative use of vintage elements, can host weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, and other events for up to 100 guests. Customers have described the event space as an "accidental speakeasy," adding to the store's unique and inviting atmosphere.
The Washington Heights neighborhood is undergoing a vibrant revitalization, with a nearby ballpark currently undergoing renovations. Customers often praise the area's "1920s-1950s vibe," which complements the vintage charm of the Dandy experience.
Visitors to Dandy regularly commend the store's unique and eclectic ambiance, as well as the owners' attention to detail and passion for their business. Jess and Ryan, the owners of Dandy, are described as knowledgeable, helpful, and deeply invested in providing a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Customers have discovered a wide variety of high-quality, well-preserved vintage and antique items, including rare finds like 1940s dresses and a sheepskin jacket.
Dandy is also known for its community involvement. The store frequently hosts local artisan pop-ups, live music events, and educational workshops, providing visitors with a rich cultural experience. The nearby ballpark renovations and the neighborhood's vibrant revitalization further enhance the Dandy experience, offering customers the opportunity to explore the local area and its attractions.
For anyone seeking a truly unique shopping and cultural experience in Milwaukee, Dandy is a must-visit destination. With its carefully curated collection, customizable event space, and vibrant neighborhood setting, Dandy offers a one-of-a-kind experience that is sure to delight and inspire.
50 reviews
Tim Dyer
What a gem of a spot. Attended events here, which are fantastic and some of the coolest natural lighting if you are tempted to take a selfie while shopping. If you get a chance to book an event or swing into one they are hosting, you'll not regret it. Also, the videos they post on social are often the best part of my day.
Jeanne Kornkven
A most unusual event space along with a quirky vintage store.
Thank you very much for visiting and leaving such a nice review!
Lisa Mowery
Love the back hall venue. It's so friggin adorable. There is so much to look at. Have to come back for the actual antique portion in the front of the space now.
Thanks! Available any time (even outside store hours if you give us a ring).
Ashley Reum
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Dandy. Ryan was super responsive leading up to the wedding and was always quick to answer my numerous questions. He was very attentive the day of and made sure everything ran smoothly. Dandy's a gorgeous space that's been beautifully curated with vintage items. We utilized several lounge areas within the space, the vintage store, and the ivy wall on the exterior for photos and they turned out wonderfully. Its the perfect venue if you don't want to worry about decorating and have a guest list on the smaller side (less than 100).
Thanks Ashley, really appreciate the nice review! Always enjoy couples like you and Jeremy. Just a *shot* in the dark, but maybe we'll see you *back* soon?
D Bayone
My daughter had her wedding at this venue and we enjoyed it very much! The exterior of the building doesn't look very impressive but when you enter the interior event area, it's very spacious and huge! It's decorated with antique furniture and items which gives the place so much character. The room's skylights help light up the large room and it was pretty neat when a rainstorm broke out that evening and we watched the rain hit the skylights. Other things that were interesting at the venue, were the old garage doors that have bullet holes, and the owner's creative use of wooden organ pipes to use as shelving in the front room. They also have old school lockers in the back room for the guests to keep their items safe during the event. They do have a small parking lot, but it's mostly street parking. The ballpark across the street has a parking lot but, because they're renovating the park, it was blocked off with construction equipment so that wasn't available, so the guests had to park on the main and side streets. The owner Ryan was very helpful with setting up the chairs for the wedding ceremony and tables for the reception. It's really a wonderful venue to have a wedding, the owners and staff are very nice, and the cost was reasonable.
Thanks very much! Always fun to look back at the beginning of the wedding season now that it's almost over. Looking forward to the lot opening up again, they just repaved it!
Barb Johnson
It's a hip place with a unique vibe that can adapt to any occasion. Visually, it's a feast for the eyes...beautiful and unusual pieces of furniture around every corner....a very cool environment.
Thanks very much Barb!
Dylan Williams
Excellent antique store with a wide variety of goods that are in fantastic shape and priced fairly. The selection of women's clothing was particularly impressive with several vintage pieces that were in perfect condition. My girlfriend bought a 1940s dress that fit her perfectly And I bought a sheepskin jacket Items are in a far better condition and are far more interesting than the usual mix of junk and rust you see at antique stores. Despite that, the prices are very fair for the quality. The owner is very nice as well. Overall, highly recommended
Jessica Wineberg
great vintage shop with the coolest event space hidden in the back!
Kristi Secord
I have attended a few events in the last couple years and it's a great venue. Ryan was very accommodating when I dropped by without an appointment to discuss potentially booking the venue. The space is eclectic and cozy with an early-mid 20th century vibe. They're building out an additional space with a second full bar. Lovely venue run by a fun couple who clearly enjoy what they do!
Steve Stern
Very cool, unique resale shop with a rustic, full servive wedding venue in the back! The staff is wonderful and the venue is awesome!