Came at the right time, right before lunch crowd, on a weekday. The person taking our order was friendly and spoke to us for at least 5 minutes. This is unusual. Food came quickly, big portions, relaxed atmosphere. Parking is a challenge and it's pricey, but has a good vibe. read more

Took forever to get our food. Our chicken sandwich was cold. Asked a girl for ketchup who was busy sweeping and she told me I had to wait until she was done. I thought customers come first so that was surprising because without customers she won't have anything to sweep. Not really a great experience at all. Won't return. read more

Cute little spot in downtown Lafayette. Metered parking. IT reminded of me Zazie's in SF. They have outdoor blankets and heat lamps if you choose to sit outdoors. The baked goods look pretty good but i didn't try any. The breakfast is a bit expensive ($11/for an omelet with just eggs and bacon). Chai was a treat but it was $6. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Everything is always so good! Service is great, and ambiance is wonderful. Favorite thing - SB cheeseburger, add bacon, and it will change your life. Shrimp and mango enchiladas are delish! read more

Sideboard is a one-of-a-kind (technically, two-of-a-kind as there is another location in Danville) cafe with a delightful variety of baked goods, salads, sandwiches, sides, and drinks in a casual, homey setting. Over many years of patronage, I've never tried anything that I didn't like. My favorites are the fried brussels sprouts, BLAT (seasonal), fried chicken, and mac & cheese. During winter months, their hot chocolate is a must! I love to meet up with friends here and linger for a while on their patio or the adjacent park where they offer picnic service. There's indoor seating too for days when the weather is less than ideal. The prices are on the higher side, but the portions are generous. I only wish they had some smaller portion options for the budget-conscious. Overall, I always have a great experience and find the customer service to be kind and welcoming. One of my local faves! read more

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Beet salad, steak sando w fries, pulled pork w homemade potato chips. Ample portions. Cute place. Self-serve service; order & pay at counter, find your own table, get your own water, utensils & napkins. Pack up your own leftovers. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Beet salad, steak sando & pulled pork sando - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Originally I gave this place 4 stars in my other review but yesterday for their brunch I came back and it is completely worth 5 stars! The quality is great and I'm even more surprised that their prices aren't higher. I had the French toast and the bread was extremely thick and filling. Followed it with the bacon scramble that for being so little ingredients had great flavor. Ordered a side of toast and it was so great & yes they bring out soft butter so makes life so much easier! Nice crowd of people both inside and out, the staff still managed to work quickly! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Sideboard is the perfect cozy breakfast spot. The food is farm fresh and very very simple but delicious! I always get the veggie scramble and an English muffin (the worlds best) to share. The lines are usually crazy long on the weekends but if you're lucky enough to snag a table you'll be pleasantly surprised at how fast the food will be delivered to the table. Don't see an open table? Take your food to go and have a picnic across the street. They provide picnic baskets at the register. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - The BEST English muffins with local in season preserves - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Guy gave AMAZING service I'm shocked with how respectful he is. One of the nicest boys I've met.

First time visiting for breakfast and the place is very warm, welcoming and super adorable with its shabby-chic vibe. Place is set up for self service: order at the counter, take a 'table sign and food delivered to your table. Utensils, condiments, napkins and water are at the 2 sideboards at each side of the restaurant. When you get to the counter, oodles of pastries in the display case: scones, housemade English muffins, cinnamon buns, chocolate cake....and yes, you end up getting one...two...or three items to go while you dine for breakfast! *** 3 - 3.5 stars for breakfast *** = POACHED EGG on ACME LEVAIN BREAD - just that, simple and straightforward, but not toasted as noted = BACON (side) - 3 thick strips - nice crisp = CRISPY POTATOES (2/5) - I love a potato and expecting lightly crispy, with a creamy interior..these were like a hard shells and dry with no ketchup available. I should've returned them but ate them...smh = VERVE COFFEE served - nicely done I think their draw for breakfast are their pastries and house made English muffins...Definitely a great local spot for breakfast that has a wonderfully comfortable ambiance with plenty of outdoor seating and dog friendly...will definitely return to try other breakfast items and/or lunch as their apricot scone with chunks of sugared ginger and bacon cheddar are delicious! read more

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This cafe is too cute! I love the decor and how they serve in elegant ceramics. Better for the environment! Latte designs are cute and definitely makes my day better. And the pastry is delish! read more

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Heard a lot about this place and its modern American cuisine. The fried brussel sprouts were really good. Hard to mess these up though. They were crunchy and crispy. We also got the meatloaf sandwich which was just ok. It was a little thick and dense so it might have been better if it were a little lighter. The steak sandwich was ok but not tender enough. If you're going to put steak in a sandwich, you need to make sure you can bite through it without tearing out the whole piece or tearing the sandwich apart. The deconstructed pot pie was just ok as well. The flavor was really good and the pastry was cooked well. But there wasn't enough sauce for all that pastry. Overall, a bit of a disappointing experience for our first time here. Taste: *** Service: *** Ambiance: *** ------------------------------ Sideboard Lafayette 3537 Plaza Way, Lafayette, CA 94549 ------------------------------ read more

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Everything was delicious, including our beets and goat cheese salad and bucket of chicken. Definitely coming back. Average plate is $17. Portions are large. read more

Been to the Danville location & had a great experience. Today was the complete opposite. Met some friends, grabbed a table & waited in line to order where we were verbally assaulted by "the owner" who told us that our husbands were "a holes" & wanted to kick us out for not ordering before sitting down. Had we known that was the policy we would have done differently. We walked up saw an empty table then got in the line when she old us she had the right to talk to us however she wants. We walked out instead & will never go back. read more

Wow! Empty tables so 3 of us sat down while wives went into order. My daughter has a major back issue so we wanted to sit with her. No sign saying you couldn't sit down at a table prior to ordering. Owner comes out tells is "next time you need to get in line first". Than and tells me she doesn't like the way i'm looking at her. Tells me I can leave because she owns the place. Walks inside and tells our wives that I'm an A-hole. We were all in shock! My daughter was horrified. My friend Kelly and Steve will be leaving a review shortly. They all witnessed this. I've never seen anything like it. Hate ripping on a small business but this lady should not own a business (if she even really is the owner). Horrible customer service! read more

First time visiting Sideboard in Lafayette. The food was good, the service was friendly, and a relaxing atmosphere to catch up with friends. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Had to try the hot chocolate. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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When went on a Friday evening ~6:30pm. It was very quiet compared to breakfast and lunch hours. Food - Roasted Pink and Gold Beet Salad - nice clean salad that was crisp and beats nicely prepared Bucket of Fried Chicken - slighly dry. I assume probably par cooked at lunch and re-fried at dinner. Generous portion for 1/2 chicken Kids Mac & Cheese - generous kids portion. Noodles were slighly dry. Most likely microwave reheating. I would recomend going to this place for breakfast or lunch. They have an option to pack a "picnic" lunch so you can eat on the lawn outside. read more

I love the food, the servers, and the clientele! Everything and everyone feels welcoming. My favorites? The enchiladas and the bruschetta! And I myst mention the deep-fried Brussel sprouts! And the savory scones! I could go on and on!! read more

We dined here when it wasn't cold to sit outside. Love the location- they have quite a few things to keep kids busy in the small park in front of the restaurant. You line up, place order and get a token to sit outside/inside and wait for your food to arrive. Service was prompt and we all loved our food. I specially like their scrambled eggs Will visit again. read more

I have been here several times over the last two years, usually after I take a hike with Lafayette Reservoir. However, today I was simply craving their food so we drove all the way from the Oakland hills after a hike. I had the Veggie Scramble with wild mushrooms and baby arugula. It was delicious and the arugula was very fresh. Also, they have handmade ketchup which is worth taking home. My friend had the Eggs Benedict, Sideboard allows you a one egg option for a reduced price, which is appreciated deeply by the people who do not feel like eating too much. We cleared off our plates completely. Not a crumb left. Then we got a piece of carrot cake and more coffee. In case you haven't read yet, their lattes come in soup size bowls. There is ample outside seating and a lot of people are also chose to sit inside as well. We were there on a sunny Sunday afternoon, but the heat lamps and the blankets were really appreciate it because it was windy and a little cold. The service is friendly but you are expected to get your own silverware, condiments and water. There's ample public parking around this location. My only wish is that they would get touchless payment options. You can only pay here with cash or credit card. read more

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I was expecting this place to be great based on most of the recent reviews. Unfortunately, the food wasn't great for the price. With The Hideout less than a mile away, I'd choose them for breakfast over Sideboard. Their quirky decor is unique, but I was surprised to find that it's a cafe that also serves a full menu. You don't receive service at your table, other than when someone brings out your food. You have to get your napkins, silverware, and room temperature water. I got the French toast and thought it was ok; I think it's a little pricey ($8.75) for 2 pieces with no sides. Would have loved if it had more bananas on top! Also got a mimosa, which was almost $10...yeesh. If I ever come back, I'll try their pastries or their lunch. The French toast didn't impress me at all. read more

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Went there at 4:30 yesterday. Really not as good as any other time we've been there. Ordered the corn pudding (delicious) which is under $10 by itself and I think $18 with salad. The salad was bagged lettuce with half a cherry tomato with no dressing. It came out a full 15 minutes before anything else so I was done eating before bf's salad came out. Drink came even later. It was nice that it wasn't crowded but the food was underwhelming for Sideboard. read more

The owner of this restaurant is amazing, warm, and cares tremendously about her customers even when her own employees didn't help us. Here's why: Crispy Potatoes (Garlic, Fresh Herbs) - Subbed out the cream for avocado. As delicious as these potatoes looked, I kid you not, these were by the far the worst potatoes I've ever had in my life. The description says crispy but these were not crispy by any mean. It was cutting my socket, my jaws were clenching like it was sugar cane, and there was absolutely zero flavor. I did not think messing up potatoes was possible. When I dropped it on my plate, it had the buoyancy of a stone. I brought them back inside because it was hurting my jaw, and the front counter said "Oh, we can remake that for you but the description says it's crispy." And I was like "No, this is nothing even close to crispy." The owner sees us, and asks what's wrong and I explained. Without any hesitation, she takes it back and apologizes profusely, and thanks me for my feedback. When they brought it out the second time, it's just slightly better but I feel bad for bothering. Avocado Toast (Lime, Salt, Arugula, Baby Tomatoes) - It would've been good but the bottom of the toast was charred black. My friend could not bite through the bread. When the owner brought back out my remade dish, she saw the Avocado Toast and said "I'm taking that back for you. This is completely unacceptable." We really appreciate the attentiveness of the staff, and really disappointed because we heard so many great things about this place and no one else around us had this issue at all. Iced decaf cappuccino with oatmilk - Nice for a summer day. Interior - Cute, cozy, and comfy. Exterior - Nice patio seating for dogs. Pick the patio over the inside. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this place. The food is fresh, flavorful, and healthy. I got a Thai chicken salad as my main, elote-inspired corn as an appetizer, an almond latte that was creamy and refreshing... and if you're looking for dessert, there are options on options! If you're wanting a more indulgent meal, there are options for you as well. I guess I found a new favorite brunch place with a versatile and comprehensive menu for the whole family. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Elote-inspired corn - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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It was a good restaurant. I think that they had nice service and a decent amount of items.

Taste good. Have good vibe. Self serve, so you'll need to buy the items from the cashier and you'll have a tag to take back to your table. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Taste good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Always excellent food and good service. When the weather is nice it's the perfect place to take the family and do a picnic on the lawn. They provide blankets, umbrellas and toys for the kiddos. read more

Came here on a Wednesday morning and it was quite busy. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor and they even have picnic baskets and blankets you can borrow to lay out in the grass right across the restaurant and enjoy your food there. You order first and then you get a number and seat yourself. Their lattes were delicious and they serve it in a huge cup or should i say bowl, lol. Their potatoes were kinda hard so i probably wouldnt get that again.. but their breakfast sandwich and scramble were great! read more

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The food was really good, we had the chimichurri steak sandwich and the SB cheeseburger. Service was good and quick. The ambiance was cozy and comfortable. read more

3.5 - ok food but really not worth the price. I may mot have the cute cutlery and plates but I'm pretty sure I can make overnight oats in my fridge and fry an egg and call it a day. read more

The food here is always delicious. Most of the drinks are tasty. Service is " your on your own" kinda deal. The staff just bring out your drink and meal. You have to get your utensils, water, napkins, and plates. Seating is 1st come 1st serve. It can get ridiculously loud inside. I recommend sitting outside. Great place if you have kids. There's a lawn in front where they can pack you your Picnic basket. And eat while the kids play. read more

We are raving fans of the Danville Sideboard and came to Lafayette to check out the spot for a small event. Wow, this is a happening place with an electric energy! What is most impressive is that the owner/operators understand the value of consistency!! Their service, the food quality , and the vibe is spot on to Danville. Looking for a genuine, cute, intimate place with excellent everything, give them a try!!! read more

A super cute place to come and get a bite to eat, a coffee, or a drink! When you walk in you order at the counter and then need to find a seat. They will bring your food to you. I had the grilled chicken sandwich. I thought it was very good! It was $18 which is on the pricier side but overall I would come back to get a coffee and a quick meal. I do not recommend for big parties since the seating is first come first serve and the space is not very big. read more

If free people had a cafe... Literally the cutest spot. I'd do lunch or date night here honestly. Type of place you could study/ work at for hours but also have a glass of wine. They have live music on Wednesday at 7. I got the Mac n cheese which was so good and my friend got the peanut wings, which she loved. Bonus- I have a severe peanut allergy and they were so understanding and professional. They brought the peanut item separate to the table and wrote peanut allergy on my bill. I would trust them with any kind of food aversions Definitely come here for the vibes :) read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Back patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

I had the veggie eggs with the arugula on top. It was good. My friend had the beignets, and wasn't quite as happy. The beignets are huge- not like the little ones in New Orleans. The coffee was good. I'm not a huge fan of the seating. The benches aren't very comfortable and it can be pretty loud. It seems to have a loyal customer base of regulars- and they sit for quite a while, so you may not find comfortable (or even uncomfortable) seating available. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Stumbled upon this place while we were in Lafayette for brunch on Saturday. When we arrived, there weren't that many people, which was good for us since we didn't have time to wait. It was very nice and cozy inside. Basically, you order at the cash register and then find a table. The servers will bring the food to your table. I decided to get an iced vanilla latte (w/ oat milk) and the ceviche salad. The salad was delicious! I highly recommend. It's very fresh and citrusy. The latte was good too - they have paper straws. Next time, I'll check out their pastries. Those looked amazing! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Ceviche salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

My partner and I came here on a weekend brunch and we waited about 45 minutes from when we stood in line to when we got our food. It was super busy and the food was just OK. You also find your own table where open. I ordered the Homemade Granola with yogurt and it was really small and not worth the price. My partner got the Breakfast Sandwich and that was also underwhelming. They did have a lot of pastry and baked good options which looked good but we didn't get to try any of it. read more

The food tastes great, but I keep having GI issues whenever I eat here. And servers are not that friendly.. The interior is cute but plates, cups and silverware aren't clean enough sometimes. I see lipstick stains on the glasses often. read more

I went here for brunch shortly after outdoor dining was reopened again. I got the meatball sandwich, New Orleans style iced coffee, and beignets. The iced coffee was delicious- the mixture of simple syrup, milk, and chicory had an aftertaste that was sweet and subtle like honey. My favorite item was the meatball sandwich, which had a huge chunk of meatloaf that was sandwiched between two soft and fluffy slices of bread. The beignets were also super light and buttery! I got a brownie and maple scone to go- the maple scone was amazing! I could eat it every day with my morning coffee. My one issue was the cleanliness of the tables and outdoor space- it could have been wiped down and maintained better. Other than that, it was a great experience dining outdoors. read more

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This place is a favorite of mine. I love their famous hot chocolate omg the marshmallow is so delicious!! This place has always been good and the decor inside is adorable and very inviting. This will always be a fail-safe option for me:) read more