Always a pleasant experience. The deconstructed chicken kebab is always terrific. Today's soup of chicken, orzo, and vegetables hit the spot on a chilly day. Service is always spot on. read more

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Great lunch for two at the Side Street Cafe in Cockeysville , Md . Our Burgers were perfectly cooked and loaded with crisp veggies and tangy Swiss Cheese . Friendly customer service ! I could eat here every day because the food is always very good ! read more

Side Street Cafe Restaurant - Cheeseburger lunch for two - Sandwiches Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Quaint little spot tucked away from the road, I would have never known it was here if a friend didn't suggest it! I was a PITA customer asking about the size of the celery in their chicken salad & they handled me with grace & offered to have the celery removed for me. My sandwich was delicious & came with a small bag of chips. I found the value to be very good. read more

A delightful place for lunch. Excellent food, service, and a wonderfully civilized venue to eat. Very pleasing ambiance, I am definitely returning! read more

We've come here for 10 years. The food is excellent. We love the tasteful artwork on the walls in the small rooms. Very cozy with my special lunch date. We are glad to support a hard working family like this. Just say no to chains and you'll find gems like Side Street Cafe. read more

This is a Gem! We happen to have had a steak sandwich (which was the special that day) and our meal was fabulous! I keep going back - why because food is Terrific! And it's quaint! Enjoy!!! read more

Chicken Gyro was delicious! This place is kinda hidden on the side of another building hence "Side Street" but has a lot of space inside. Nice when I feel like eating out for lunch Definitely coming back to try their other sandwiches read more

Side Street Cafe Restaurant - Chicken Gyro Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

I was really impressed by the food and service. We ordered delivery for lunch while I was helping a friend who lives nearby. It was so fast I couldn't believe it! The gyros were plenty of food and everything tasted fresh. I'd be happy to go there in person when I'm in the area. read more

Great hosts .. pre-order then sit at table .. Food brought to table! Looks like a lot of repeat customers . Behind a U-Haul place read more

My husband and I ordered from this location today as take away. I tried to call an order in but the phone was busy. When I arrived I saw that it was very busy and understood why the phone had a busy signal as many people were ordering at once. The lady behind the counter was really nice. I was a little apprehensive at first due to the clientele mostly being silver foxes, and if you are from the area, I didn't want this to be like a well known silver fox establishment that rhymes with TepperBill. Anyway.... I had the chicken pita, my husband had the beef kabob meal, and we split an order of french fries and a cup of chili. My chicken pita was very messy but very good. It had honey mustard on it instead of tzatziki which I thought was really good. My husbands beef kabob meal was good but the beef was a little dry. The rice had really good flavor though. The french fries were crispy and good, but the chili was really good. Usually take away chili is eh, but this chili was really good. The portion sizes are really large as well. We will definitely order from here again. read more

Still so good. The soups are great. All sandwiches fresh. Daily specials. Multiple homemade soups daily. Please support these hardworking owners. read more

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A fixture for years in Cockysville The go to place for sit down lunch or carryout. Soup, salad, sandwiches and more. Owned and worked by Ozzie and his wife. Things are difficult now with the virus. They have delivery. This wonderful couple needs our support. read more

Used to frequent this place often when I worked in the Cockeysville area. It had been about 5 years since I've been. Kept saying I need to try it again, and pretty disappointed that I did. Not sure what changed, and guessing that COVID did, but wow. From the distasteful food to charging for "water". I was really dissatisfied and hope one day they realize that if you want to charge more, make sure you satisfy more! Wish them the best. read more

ordered the chicken salad sandwich, it was great and ready quickly. they gave me ample condiments w my carry out order and napkins and utensils. even a lil piece of candy with it which i didn't order but was cute and sweet. it's quiet and unassuming tucked off the main road. the people working there were very nice and helpful. the entrance is on the side of the building if you have trouble finding it read more

Side Street Cafe Restaurant - they gave me a lil piece of candy w my order - Sandwiches Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

The definition of a hidden gem. You'll find regulars who have been coming for 20+ years and with good reason! I found this place by yelp while travelling and it was incredibly impressive. I visited on a Wednesday and came back again the next day. I ordered a corned beef rachel sandwich that comes with a soup. The sandwich tasted amazing with a generous portion of meat well balanced with coleslaw and the toasted bread. The provided small snacks like bagged potato chips and a kitkat to go. Even while busy its well spaced so youre able to talk with whomever is sitting with you. The service is very attentive during peak hours. The atmosphere is very dainty and they cater well to seniors. Its a clean place but it can be small with all the increased demand that might follow with returning customers. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious sandwich. read more

Have driven past it a million times and never knew it was there until I googled lunch places near me. Nicely decorated with all sorts of artwork. Service was good. Food was good, although $17.50 for a greek salad with a few pieces of gyro seemed high to me. There is only one cashier/server there so have patience. read more

Side Street Cafe Restaurant - Greek salad with gyro - Sandwiches Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

A fixture for years in Cockysville The go to place for sit down lunch or carryout. Soup, salad, sandwiches and more. Owned and worked by Ozzie and his wife. read more

Great service owners working the kitchen and tables. I mean fast and efficient and friendly. Nice little restaurant off off York Rd next to Andy Nelson's. Food was home cooked and great soups were made fresh and great plus everything was well priced I'd highly recommend as a great lunch stop good food good service and good price and friendly read more

This is our go. to. lunch. spot! Small unassuming restaurant with wonderful staff and wonderful food. I've never had a bad meal here, and I've been going for YEARS. Love it here read more

Delicious chicken pita and quick service. Easy to order, friendly staff. Will go back.

I meet a friend every Thursday for lunch. We try to discover new places we've never been to before, normally in the Towson, Timonium, Cockeysville, and Hunt Valley areas because I am coming from Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania and they are coming from Perry Hall, Maryland. I use Yelp to help me find and evaluate our undiscovered restaurants. I found Side Street Café and decided that we would try it based on its good reviews and overall star rating. On the particular day, we decided to have lunch, it was an anomaly, as it was a late lunch, and we arrived at 2:35 PM. You could have driven right passed the restaurant and not even known it was there, due to its hidden location, on a small side street, behind a U-Haul center with which it shares its parking lot. We asked someone on the parking lot, "Where's the restaurant?" He replied, "Right around the corner." We walked around the corner, up the ramp, and to the door. We looked at the hours posted on the door and saw that the café hours were from 11 AM - 3 PM. We were surprised and knew we wouldn't be eating there that day. I apologized to my lunch mate and said that I should have looked at the hours online before we came to the restaurant. I naturally assumed that the café was opened all day. The next week was a normal lunch week, so we tried again, this time arriving at noon. When we entered, we were immediately greeted by a woman who was behind a cash register, located off in a corner of a dining area. The overall décor of the restaurant consisted of multiple rooms for diners, set apart by walls with windows and homey curtains, the walls were decorated with tasteful black and white pictures in wooden frames, the tables and chairs were smaller and more intimate varying in shape, round and square, covered by cloth tablecloths, however, the plates were large, brightly colored squares like something you would find in a Mexican restaurant. We were taken to our table, walking through different rooms of diners, enjoying their lunches. All their meals looked fantastic! Another older man, who I believe worked in the kitchen, took our drink orders immediately. A combination of people, at the restaurant, worked as a cohesive team servicing our table, like a well-oiled machine, as they did other tables to quickly turn the tables to accommodate new patrons. The restaurant was on the smaller size and each table was occupied the entire time we were there. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. The restaurant is known for their daily homemade soups. The menu includes a Daily Specials section where a sandwich/salad/gyro comes with chips, relish dish, and a cup of soup for approximately $10.50. We both chose the Rachel Sandwich (corned beef, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing, on toasted rye). I got the Seafood Gumbo soup and my lunch mate got the Chicken Corn Chowder. The soups arrived with a couple of minutes. Both were delicious and hearty. The sandwiches were awesome! Their homemade relish had olives, green and red peppers, spiral macaroni, maybe cilantro, and possibly something else in it, but it was good, too. The chips were a throw-in, but I ate them anyway. Everything was so filling and a real bargain for less than $11.00. They wasted no time on bringing us our check. Again, volume, good food, and low prices are their success story. It's too bad they're not in a better location, but I guess that's what makes it so special. I would highly recommend coming to Side Street Café for lunch. Get there early or be prepared to wait for a table. However, your wait will not be long. They do a terrific job of getting people in and out. I know I will return for lunch again. read more

Side Street Cafe Restaurant - Rachel Sandwich (corned beef, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing, on toasted rye) with relish dish, and chips. Cup of Seafood Gumbo. - Sandwiches Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

My husband and I were passing through, headed to PA, I pulled open Yelp to find a lunch spot, and came across this hidden gem. Very cute and quaint inside, warm, friendly service, and really delicious food. We had 2 tasty soups, the regular Gyro, and the Turkey Rachel- loved it all! If we lived in the area, no doubt we would become regulars. read more

Great spot for lunch! The soups are amazing - especially the tomato basil bisque. And I really enjoyed my pita. The staff is so friendly and the prices are good. read more

Really good sandwich shop!!!! I had the turkey sandwich and it was more than I could eat. Chili is great as well!!! Over all it is a quaint place on a side street that doesn't look like much from the outside but it is amazing on the inside. read more

Very friendly, cozy, fresh, and quick lunch option. Had the chicken salad and Maryland crab soup. Was hearty and fresh! Little hard to see from the road but the name says a lot...as it is down the alley on side of building. Definitely worth a try!! read more

It was ok. Basic diner food. Very small portions. Considering the reviews, I was expecting something awesome. My friend had a small black bean and shrimp soup and a chicken salad sandwich. I had a fish sandwich. My sandwich came with chips and I ordered a side order of french fries. The sandwiches were much the same quality of bland as you would serve in your own kitchen when you didn't have the time or inclination to make something awesome. Additionally, the fish was maybe, 1/4 of an inch thick. Rarely have I seen a more flat piece of fish. The fries were standard pre-cut, previously frozen steak fries. There are no dessert options on the menu. I think if I'd had the opportunity to​ craft a minor sugar coma I wouldn't be writing this review right now. read more

I have been here for lunch many times and the food is consistently yummy. I have always had the same thing as have all my friends and hubby - we always get the kabob and rice. It is so so good. The meat is marinated in some sort of citrusy goodness and the saffron rice is delish. The seating is cozy, but pretty snug, so don't come here to talk about anything confidential - everyone at the tables around you will hear. The owners are super nice and the food comes out quickly. If it's your first time here, it's semi-challenging to find. It's hard to see the entrance from York road. The cafe is located next to Andy Nelsen's Barbeque by the Uhaul. The parking is directly in front of the building where the Uhaul place is, and the entrance for the Side Street Cafe is....on the side of the Uhaul building. I highly recommend this place for lunch! :-) read more

Anyone who gives Side Street Cafe less than five stars has been eating at chain restaurants for entirely too long. Family owned, CONSISTENT quality. You will NEVER see them on an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. I was heartbroken when I thought they had closed because the building kept flooding. But they bounced back and are resilient as ever. The staff couldn't be more professional, courteous and AGAIN consistency. The food is always fresh. Soups are great. Old style glory. Great place for a quick business lunch or just a lazy dine out. They will never rush you. Again, CONSISTENCY and quality. Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name... read more

Been coming here for years and everything is made to order and always delicious!!!! Great little secret that's not so secret to locals.

Doesnt look like much on the outside but really nice and very clean on the inside. The food is really great.

Food was very good, service was great too. I'm a vegeterian and they had plenty of options for me, it was nice and welcoming indoors as well. I would recommend anyone come here if they want an amazing lunch! read more

Delicious food, especially the steak sub!!!! They always put a lil chocolate in the bag which I love! I've had delicious soups and also some that weren't so good. menu is hard to find and read, the price on certain things are very pricey and others priced reasonably. Definitely try it and see what you think! read more

I've been to Side Street Cafe twice and it's my new local favorite. There are lots of tasty Greek-influenced options and the sandwiches and salads that I've tried have been delicious. They also have soups, which I've not tried but my daughter did and loved. Servings are large and reasonably priced. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! read more

Great place to eat and attentive accommodating owners. Highly recomend the cheese steak sub.

Wonderful little restaurant. They're quick, VERY reasonably priced, and the food is always spot on. This is bar far one of my favorite places to eat in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Great little family run spot, hidden up a side street. Came here for lunch today and had a delicious lamb and beef gyro, with fries and a small greek salad. Loved it! read more

Great local, family-owned restaurant. Our favorite spot for a quick lunch with really good food. Ozzie and Homeyra are the very friendly owners and are there every day. Their soups are all terrific and there's a wide selection of sandwiches and salads. Don't miss the combo kabob that's usually on the daily specials. I'm there at least once a week. read more

I love this place! I had a friend bring me here, which was very helpful as I probably wouldn't have ever found it otherwise! It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of cafe, which I think adds to its charm. The food is always good (I highly recommend the chili) and the staff is very friendly and responsive. They give you good portion sizes, too, and don't rush you out, even when they're about to close. I only wished I worked closer so I could come here more often for lunch (they're only open for lunch), but I come on Saturdays and it's never packed, but it's also never empty. If you're looking to support a local business with great food and friendly people, definitely make this your next visit! read more

First time there for lunch today. This place only does lunch and has weird hours, 11:00-3:00 Monday through Saturday, and the kitchen closes at 2:30, so I'd be there by 2:15 if you want to eat. That said, we really enjoyed our meal. The three of us ran the ends of the menu spectrum, with a breaded chicken sandwich, a gyro, and a kabob platter. All were good, though I wasn't offered the choice of side on mine and would have picked something different. Everything was very fresh, service was exemplary. The check came with mini Ghirardelli squares, which was a pleasant surprise. Definitely coming back, hard to beat for a casual lunch spot. read more

Ok. Hands down the best soup to be found anywhere. Everyday he has 5 or more home made soups (different every day) to select from. Went 3 days the first week after I tried it. Great staff, fast food, filling, and at a great price. Try the Brie Mushroom or their homemade Gumbo. It's a treat! read more