I love our Sideboard in Danville, so I've always wanted to check out the Lafayette one to see the difference. Well it did not disappoint! Food yummy and ambiance inside super nice. Too cold to sit outside though looks like they do have a small front patio. I just love their baked goods and small touches throughout the restaurant. Their English muffins are one of my faves, oh and their homemade potato chips yummy! We've had many a meal breakfast, lunch and dinner at Sideboard... but sometimes coffee or tea and a baked goodie with a friend in this cozy place it a perfect place to meet up. It's limited service, but everyone is always friendly. read more

Food is good. Cashier attentive. If you overlook the at-home breastfeeding moms that occupy space for hours on end, it's actually a great place. As a prior breastfeeding mom, I was always mindful of not over staying my welcome and being thoughtful of others that needed seating. read more

Came here on a Sunday morning and the line was out the door but we didn't have trouble finding a seat. I got the veggie scramble, which sounds simple but so delicious! Food came pretty fast even though it was busy and service was nice. Will definitely come back! read more

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Love the outdoor seating, it's nice to have a great big coffee and god pastry on the patio.

Stopped in the Sidebar via my Yelp app, of course! Eggcellent service from Jason out in the deck today as he was running around trying to take care of all the guests! Food was good, actually pretty great!!! My original egg on the potatoes was over cooked and Jason took care of it. I felt bad for him bcuz he was running so hard and folks were stopping him to ask more questions, etc. He handled the rush with grace, great service and a great attitude! I could tell he was slammed yet he was still really kind and attentive. Food was really good and Jason brought me a box for leftovers. Unfortunately, I left my them on the table and now I'm sad as I head to the airport with nothing to eat for lunch Great find for brekkie lunch! I'll be back! read more

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The fried chicken was crisp without being oily. The sauted slightly sweet kale was really good.

Good ambiance and great food , the salads and sandwiches are all good Nice decorations it's good for family and kids read more

I am not a critical person and but I was so disappointed with my veggie scramble. Eggs overcooked, bland tasting, over ripe avocados and cheese was missing. Did not finish. Thankfully I also ordered the orange mwg cake. That was delicious. read more

Paid $20+tip for a grilled chicken sandwich and was served no more than 2 minutes later! But wait! How do you cook chicken and make a sandwich out of it in under 2mins? You can't, unless the chicken was cooked before the order and reheated after. The result: Dry chicken. As you can see in the picture, the rest of the sandwich was bland. They couldn't even bother to serve full sized potato chips. My advice: Spend 6mins to cook fresh chicken and an extra 3 seconds spreading the pesto evenly (with more pesto!). Oh and don't serve chip crumbs. This place deserves 0 stars for the 0 effort they put forth in making their food. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Overcooked and excessively priced grilled chicken sandwich with potato chip crumbs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

I hate places where I have to order at the counter and usually avoid them, but I'm so so glad I got over myself for Sideboard. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The cappuccino and coffee were some of the best I've had. The plato Mexicano was incredible and didn't skimp on the delicious pork. The ginger cookies were so good I'm excited to try more of the other kinds. And I'll be thinking about the English muffins forever. I'm not local, but this will become a new regular stop for me. read more

Great food, great service. Everything I need for a Sunday brunch. Yelp wants more, okay. Order the Bacon Mac n Cheese with a soft boiled egg on top. Oh yeah, the lemonade is great. read more

This place is such a hidden gem! Went here for dinner around 7pm and I'm not sure what I was expecting because the interior was giving coffee shop vibes, but my mind was blown. I ordered the special of the day, Shrimp and mango enchiladas and they were the best enchiladas I've had. They're environmentally friendly and I felt at home with the decor and furniture. read more

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Wow! So my daughter was attending a camp at St Marys with her friend and that friends mom and I stumbled upon this place when shopping and exploring. The vibe is comfy cozy. The food? Wow really super good - great ingredients and all tasty. I had the grilled chicken breast sandwich and she had the cheese burger. The condiments were not store bought all homemade here folks. Family friend to boot. We ordered the girls the Mac and cheese for the ride home. Service is super friendly and kind. Eat here! Pro move if you have a fish with fries have it with their home made ketchup! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Homemade ketchup with a slight kick! What? Have it thank me later! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Service = RUDE Food = meh Fairness = WTH Value = poor close to $60 for 2 salads and 2 lemonades We walked up to the cashier and said hello, the presumably proprietor, she ignored us and then snapped "wait"... Finally took our order. I had the salad and asked to "substitute" the chicken for the pulled pork--and instead of communicating that there would be an extra cost--she charged us DOUBLE. That is for the regular salad minus the chicken AND then the additional cost of the pork. The pork was inedible it was so salty. As we are a mixed race couple, I am hoping this was not the reason why the we were treated with such disrespect, however we did confirm with other friends who are both white and mixed race---and only us who are mixed race were treated in this rude manner. Additionally, we found a seat out on the patio to eat our lunch and the same woman/owner came up only to us to rush us out of our seats..., rudely I may add. I thought for a long time whether or not to write this review, however, I believe we are fair in our assessment of the scenario. FYI read more

The SB burger was insanely juicy and flavorful. This place gets kuddos for one of the best burgers ever. The fries were great. The salad was average, I'd probably not order it again. The lettuce was sort of warm. The potatoes Augratin were good but I'd probably not get them again. My kid ate the banana pudding at lighting speed so it must have been good. Loved the vibe and the fruit water. read more

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We wanted to try something new and found this restaurant on a Sunday morning. We arrived around brunch time - you do have to order and pay first and then find your own table. Service is okay, not bad but not great. The food options looked good on paper so my review is solely based on the food. Full disclosure: I ordered fried chicken wings but instead gave me fried Thai wings because their "fryer was broken". Yes, you read that right - their fryer was only for Thai fried chicken wings. Thai fried chicken wings was burnt and peanut sauce was watery. It had some veggie garnishments but it was withered. 2/5 stars Tater tots aren't traditional - tasted like corn meal balls. Slightly crispy on the outside and pasty on the inside. 0/5 stars. After tasting it we didn't eat it and threw it away. Chilaquiles was rich in tomato sauce and tortillas are soggy. I prefer scrambled eggs in mine but they serve the eggs over easy. 1/5 stars. We also did not eat this. Elote was tasty, flavorful and our favorite dish. 4/5 They serve Sightglass coffee which was delicious- I prefer pour over and drink my coffee black. 5/5 Most patrons ordered pastries, so maybe I should have gone that route, but I can't say I am coming back to review that. read more

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Yum yum yum!! Looking for a place to eat that had a decent vegetarian menu and Sideboard popped up on yelp! We are so happy we came here and lucky to have found a place to sit. This place gets pretty packed and now we know why, the food is delicious! The inside is smallish and they have outside seating, but it was raining. The service was Amazing, each person we spoke to was so friendly, it definitely has cozy family vibe. We ordered their fries, Brussels sprouts, quinoa bowl, Caesar salad and half bucket of fried chicken. I tried everything except the chicken (my husband loved it) and our daughter and I loved everything else. I would have to say my favorite item I had was their Delicious Brussel sprouts, they were Amazing! We were so full we didn't have room for dessert, but we definitely ordered something to take home. We ordered their orange olive oil cake and this yummy chocolate goodness in a jar. We definitely want to came back and try out their breakfast items! read more

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Great location, downtown Lafayette, across from a small park, should you opt to take your order to go & eat across the way. You order, they give you a signage of sorts if eating on site. Folks are constantly coming & going, staff is on it cleaning tables. So good chance you'll find a place to sit. The menu, obviously this time I picked wrong. I went for the Veggie Panini - mozzarella, basil pesto & sun dried tomatoes - there was very little sun dried tomatoes, skimpy on the mozzarella, the outside was greasy from either butter or from whatever they use for grilling the overall panini, in short - meh Also had a lemonade, just a tad tart. My friend also had the Veggie Panini, I believe I covered the meal, as Kay didn't have much to add other than noting that the chicken salad was priced cheaper than our paninis. ‍ May try again, just not running towards it. read more

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Came here for Father's Day unexpectedly. You have to stand in line and order and then they bring your food and drinks to your table. I started out with the Ethiopian drip coffee which was decent. I would've enjoyed it a little bit more sweet. I ordered the peanut butter cookie sandwich. I wish the cookie was a bit softer, but it had a nice peanut butter flavor. For my main course, I had the breakfast, Mac, two over easy, eggs, bacon with mac & cheese. It was delicious. I would come back, since I noticed that they do picnic baskets and bring the basket to you with your order and you can sit on the lawn, a cool idea. read more

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Best hot chocolate I've ever had, best mac & cheese I've ever had and best bruschetta I've ever had! Bussell sprouts were good too. It's a super cute ambiance and good service. read more

Breakfast & lunch cannot be complete at Sideboard without taking notice. The Shirred Eggs are delightful and with pastries up front, we can say this place has both food from the Castle of Middle Earth and a display case at the end of the register. (Seinfeld fans tie that to an Entenmann's display with the Castle at Windsor). Sideboard has everything for the casual and sit down experience and the staff await your visit. read more

I rarely ever give low star reviews, but with the raw dough served and the spoiled sauce on the eggs Benedict, I felt like I needed to share our experience. We saw this place on Yelp and wanted to try it out. Now, the food looks great on the plate, but it was lackluster. The Beignets were overcooked on the outside, with raw dough on the inside. Two of them were completely hollow with nothing at all inside. The eggs Benedict looked beautiful on the plate, but the hollandaise sauce was bad, tasted off. Now, the Breakfast Sandwich was good, that was the only thing that we actually ate. Overall, we won't be coming back. We spent over $65 on breakfast and only was able to eat one breakfast sandwich. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Beignets that are hollow and raw dough on the folk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

4 dogs and 4 people took a walk to downtown Lafayette and went straight to Sideboard for a bite to eat today, 3:30 on a Monday Holiday. Sooo yummy and adorable, everyone working were helpful, friendly and efficient. Perfect spot on the patio for our larger, awkward group. We loved everything we ordered! The pups enjoyed the baked dog treats they offer and the cold dog water bowls. See you soon Sideboard read more

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I went here on a Sunday mid morning with my best friend for brunch. It was my first time at this particular location. I have only been to the Danville one before. Street parking is slim but I was lucky to find a spot with free parking on Sundays. I was able to order at the counter and then grab a table before it got PACKED maybe 20 minutes after I arrived. The little interaction with the employees that I had, didn't give me that warm and fuzzy vibe. The food came out super quick. I ordered an oat milk latte and the bacon scramble. Everything was very good. The restaurant has a very cute vibe. read more

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Great atmosphere and great food. Pastries and dessert case is full of great items and the Gravlox Egg Benedict is phenomenal read more

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Best espresso based drinks in the area. Great pastries. Need to try breakfast. Check it out! read more

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A good fried chicken should be summarized in only one word: Harmony. If you are already a Bake Sale Betties (BSB) fan, Sideboard will for sure broaden the horizon. The brining skill is exceptional on this piece of tender and juicy chicken breast from the first bite till the last (BSB's tend to be dry in the middle and it's usually an indication lack of time for brining penetration). Slaw is where this game starts. Napa cabbage with higher water content was used instead of the normal one. The chef was able to pull this off not letting the extra water ruin the crunchiness of the fried chicken. Seasoning is very restrained and some very tiny seeds (maybe celery seeds? Anyone who knows?) give it the right tiny amount of bitterness. Savory, deep fry, light sourness, spicy (from the aioli sauce) and a hint of bitterness intertwine with each other. Remember what I said at the beginning of a fcs? Better go on a weekday. read more

Wow what took me so long to come here? This place is delicious! Got the breakfast pudding, and short rib special they have today. Super flavorful dishes! The hot spiced cider is delicious with the meal too. Friendly service and they have holiday decor as well as items for sale. Will be back! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Breakfast pudding and spiced cider. They have cute unicorn candles too! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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This place has really good breakfast food. Love the breakfast sandwich and breakfast pudding and the bacon scramble. Lattes are excellent as well. Ambience is maybe a 4, tables and seating not great, but food good so gave 5. Been here many times and will continue to return. read more

I called in my order for the Mexican Plato which came with tortilla chips, beans, meat, salsa, etc. One of the main reasons I wanted the plate was tortilla chips to eat with my beans and eggs and when I received the plate at my location there were no tortilla chips. Also, the person taking my order was very rude and obviously did not care for my order. read more

This was our first time here and honestly probably won't be back . The food was good , Super cute spot and good location- but for the pricing I don't think it was great enough to justify it . We have been to many other places who have had similar pricing but the food was beyond amazing . Like I said , overall good all around . read more

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Great suggestion by staff. The iced coffee was unique and flavorful. The Breakfast Sandwich was fresh and tasty. Good pairing! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - SB Breakfast Sandwich and New Orleans Iced Coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Solid spot for a date or solo dinner. The bartenders are super nice and make the best drinks. The wine selection is slim so best to order a cocktail. There is an outdoor seating option for a larger party. The location is quiet and ambiance is standard. The menu is unique. The service is fast. The food is delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Good ambience, a little on the pricey side but good lunch and study location. I recommend the Thai chicken salad, carrot cake or cheesecake, and fries. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Thai chicken salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

It was a fantastic visit to sideboard. Coffee was great , and breakfast was amazing. Service was friendly and it was a cold morning and they had the heaters on outside plus the blankets to keep warm. Love to go again :) read more

I came here twice when in town for a wedding recently. It's such a cute little spot and you can even take a blanket across the street to have a picnic! It's a walk up and order restaurant with a good amount of seating both inside and outside. For lunch, we shared the tater tot appetizer and these are a must. They're certainly not like your standard tater tot from the store; these are big and fluffy and SO delicious! Totally worth getting for the table. And then I had the beet salad.. so colorful and no shortage of beets which is a plus! The citrus dressing was so refreshing paired with the beets and goat cheese.. hungry just writing this. We went back for breakfast the next day because duh, why not. Do not skip the beignets! So light and fluffy and tasty.. get them! read more

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Went here on 2-2-23 with my gf I'm search of some healthy fresh food with a laid back environment. Parking was a little tricky during the week but I managed to find a free spot nearby. Tables are first come first serve, and we found a small table inside as outside was a little chilly and not all tables are near a heat lamp. One has to walk up and order but the line was short. They have ample items on their menu and we both went for the fiesta bowl. Ordered the soup of day lentil soup which was very yummy. Got a raspberry lemonade but they didn't have raspberry syrup so just went with a standard lemonade and they gave me extra to split cost difference which was nice. Fiesta bowl was very good, full of protein of white beans and black beans along with rice, kale , avocado and tomatoes. The rice wasn't completely cooked so my girlfriend got us replacements but I really enjoyed it. It had a strong lemon kick and the wait staff were really kind and patient to give us new dishes like that, so kudos to them. My girlfriend also got the veggie patty In hers and I tried some which was very flavorful and good amount of plant variety in it. The lemonade could have used more of the lemon from the fiesta bowl and was fairly bland so I would avoid it. Everyone else eating seemed to really be into the food and I can see why. I enjoyed the laid back cafe atmosphere with really yummy food. Prices are a little high but again where can you find fresh yummy food on the cheap at a nice cafe/Restaurant? Always willing to pay for fresh food tasting food! Definitely will be back here to try other things as I heard the fried chicken and Mac and cheese are yummy so my kids would love that!! read more

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Great place, just terrible for little kids. Food is always great (but a bit overpriced). Service has always been quick and very polite (way more polite than the Danville location). The vibe has always been great here (but crazy busy and I wish there was better seating). Came with two kids for the first time today and nearly left. Nearly every 4 person table had two people, many done eating and just talking. I know that's not Sideboard's fault, but the two seaters are all so tiny that I don't blame them for wanting a bigger table. I have a wild toddler and can't go sit in the park cause she'll run into the street. We tried squeezing into a tiny two person table but it was miserable. I was about to ask for our food to go when two older women were leaving and offered their larger table. What's crazy is this was only for two more people but had almost 4x the space. So, lesson learned to not dine in until my kids are older. read more

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