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    Side Door Wine Bar & Cafe

    3.5 (503 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Pantea M.

    While everything else in the village was closed, they were open w yummy breakfast options. The place was cute and cozy, service was fast and staff were friendly. Their cocktails need some work but breakfast plates were yummy and well made.

    Notice the plate of chocolate sauce in the double boiler. Not real fondue
    E S.

    Weirdest "restaurant" slash "wine bar" I have ever encountered. Do you love ordering food from a cashier who knows almost nothing about the food and absolutely nothing about the wine? This place might be for you because almost everything is self serve and you are expected to tip anyway! Ordering your dinner for your family from a cashier, especially ordering fondue is extremely weird. Then you are asked to leave a tip immediately at the point of sale. Tip? For what? For a staff who doesn't bring any place set ups? And they were not sitting out for us to take ourselves btw. We sat down and wondered how we get drinks now? We were told to walk into an adjoining bar to order. So now I'm going to a 2nd location to order a drink. I didn't realize this was basically a glamorized food court. We asked about the wine and were told everything is good. Sure. We are then told wine guy can only pour wine and bar guy can only make drinks. Why is everything so compartmentalized here?!? Long wait while two different drinks are poured. I bring them back to my table and still expected to tip. How is this service? Soon the table filled up with food and no one checks if we need anything. Obviously we are expected to go ask for something, I guess? Like napkins, forks, plates?!? Later, our table is a mess and dessert is now arriving. A bunch of waitstaff guys discuss in a different language the conundrum of what to do when there is a pile of dirty dishes and no room to put deserts down. It was laughable.Has no one been trained to clear tables here? So now let's talk about the food: The cheese fondue was good, and ample portions. The beef stroganoff was actually delicious. The chocolate fondue cannot be called fondue. That was actually chocolate fudge sauce that one would put on a hot fudge sundae, but this was put in a bowl over a burner. In fact I would bet money it was Ghirardelli chocolate fudge sauce. Did it taste good? Yes. Is that real melted chocolate? NO. This poor place is clearly having an identity crisis wanting to serve French food and nice wines but with terrible systems and zero training on the waitstaff. We probably won't come back if we are looking for an actual restaurant experience.

    I want others to be aware of what happened to me. Last year, I dined here and unfortunately, my jacket, worth over $3,000, got burned due to an unsafe heater. The owner was initially apologetic, promised me to send details and they'd handle it via insurance. Despite multiple follow-ups, they never responded. I'm sharing this because safety and honesty matter. Accidents can happen, but what was most disappointing was the lack of accountability and follow-through afterward. Safety and honesty matter, and based on my experience, both were lacking here. I hope management takes responsibility in the future so other diners don't go through the same situation.

    Heated outdoor patio
    Amber E.

    Cute wine bar and cafe right in the Village by Gomez Mexican place. Cute interior and nice heated patio. Wines by the glass and bottle. They have happy hour 3-5 - $2 off wines by the glass and appetizers. Prices have definitely gone up a bit from when we came a few years ago, but still great, cozy place to e Joy a glass of wine.

    Panini
    Noelle D.

    This is a walk up and order restaurant. Lunch begins at noon. You're definitely charged for the convenience of this location; however very mediocre food and service. Cobb salad came with the wrong dressing and no blue cheese. Cmon, not very high expectations for a soup and salad. On top of that, the food runner did not stop by again to ask if we needed anything else so we went without creamer and extra sides. Also ordered a panini sandwich, which took over half hour. Everyone else at the table finished their meal before I even received my food. When I finally received my meal, the food runner left my food at the other side of the table and didn't bring any silverware. The panini was advertised to come with aioli, and instead it came with mayo. Honestly, would've preferred Starbucks.

    Avocado Toast with tomatoes
    June W.

    We got a quick breakfast this morning. Avocado Toast was good. Whole wheat bread ( 2 slices) with avocado, tomatoes, lemon pepper and mixed greens. Pretty tasty. My husband got a ham and Swiss cheese croissant. It was good. The location is great, right on the main plaza area in the Village at Mammoth. We sat outside, so it was a good place to people watch. The service was fine, just deliver to your table.

    mocha + hot chocolate
    Lucy L.

    Such a cute little spot in the village. They make the best mochas here!! The service is pretty fast and the food is decent for what it is. I love coming here to escape the cold and they have perfect spaces for eating, playing games, or getting a drink.

    Philly steak sandwich
    Adrian M.

    After a long wonderful sunny day enjoying the mountain I came to visit side door. The staff was nice, they didn't have Cash singles to provide my change but it's ok. The Philly steak sandwich was decent, a bit too salty. I will not order that again. It's convenient next to the village gondola. Happy hour is very limited: $1 off drinks and appetizers from 3-6pm

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    Thank you Jenna! Hope to see you back very soon. Enjoy your summer!

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    Best drinks in village. Super affordable. Come any time of day. Breakfast lunch or dinner

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    Best avocado toast in town! Pat behind the bar is obviously passionate about customer service -- love it!

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