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    Sidewalk Cafe

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, American
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Till W.

    Sidewalk Cafe is such a fitting name for this restaurant! There is a ramp if you have a stroller or wheelchair, or you can just use the steps to do a small climb up to the restaurant from the sidewalk. I've only ever had breakfast here and I'm never disappointed. This time I ordered the vegetarian breakfast burrito. They always halved them, which is so esthetically pleasing to me because they make clean cuts. They also have lunch entrees that sound very delicious. Along a wall is a cooler with craft beer and other drink options. I like that my voice slightly echoes in here when I sit inside. It almost makes me want to start singing, which I didn't. I'm sure there've been interesting conversations in here, but the staff minds their own business and diligently works. The cashiers here are always so friendly.

    Burrito with avocado added
    Nallely G.

    One of the most delicious breakfast burritos I have tried on the central coast. The salsa was bright and fresh while the contents of the burritos were nice and hot. Sometimes they can be on the dry side but it was not the case here! My husband enjoyed the seafood sandwich. The bread was nice and toasted. The customer service was excellent - very friendly and helpful staff. It was so nice and refreshing sitting outside with a wonderful view. We will be back!

    a plate of french toast with powdered sugar and orange slices
    madeeha k.

    Loved the food here, I got the breakfast burrito and French toast and they were both really good. I liked this cafe better than some of the bigger ones in the area, and I felt they had a lot of fresh veggies and fruit. The staff was also nice and there were a few indoor seats, but more outdoor seating available.

    Fireburger sooooo good
    Amanda A.

    Fireburger is incredible! Staff friendly. Ambiance isn't like fancy but overall great. Would recommend and will return!

    Alex H.

    Great lunch spot for a nice stroll down Arroyo Grande. Chicken honey mustard wrap (8.5/10): good amount of chicken and fresh lettuce with a delicious honey mustard sauce! Very refreshing on a hot summer day! Hot pastrami NY sandwich (8/10): A solid pastrami sandwich with well seasoned pastrami and hefty portion of lettuce. Comes with fries. Can't go wrong with this! Went around lunchtime so food took a bit long to come out but the tables outside (w/ sun umbrellas) were perfect to people watch while waiting :)

    Veggie sandwich add Turkey!
    Cindy M.

    Food is fantastic! Nice patio to sit and enjoy the weather. Kind staff with good recommendations!

    So good! I wanted a breakfast burrito and this place was absolutely phenomenal! It's hard to find a table, but I understand all the seating is outside! Coming back to try other options on the menu!

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    Ted F.

    Very tasty food! I had a difficult time choosing what to eat as the menu has a variety of options from salads and wraps to burgers and sandwiches. I finally decided to try the tri-tip sandwich with fries. It was sliced thin and juicy, almost like a roast beef sandwich (I thought it'd be good with au-jus to dip) and a sweet bar b que sauce. It also had a side of salsa. It was very tender and easy to eat. The fries seemed to almost have a batter on them as they were very crisp and seasoned well. I sat on the Patio as it was both a nice day and indoor seating is almost non-existent (hence the name Sidewalk Cafe). The Patio is cozy and utilizes umbrellas for shade. All of the servers and staff I encountered were friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back

    Breakfast burritos

    I love their chorizo egg burrito. They're friendly and helpful in anyway asked. The ambiance is not that great, but the food makes up for it.

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    2 years ago

    Beautiful location in Arroyo Grande while we were on vacation. Fresh food that was prepared quickly and tasted delicious.

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    10 months ago

    fire burger with jalapeños is the best burger I ever had and their coleslaw is the best!!

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    If you are in a rush. This is NOT the place to go. 40 minutes for a patty melt is too long. Switched from eating outside to take out.

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    3 years ago

    Salads are great! Definitely recommend the Asian chicken salad. Sandwiches/wraps are also great choices

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    3 years ago

    Small but clean eating on a lite menu. Quality food and a delightful salsa . Don't miss this place when on the go. Veg options as well.

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    Very nice and enjoyable food. Will be back for another salad and soup. I sat outside with my dog and frenchie.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome food ! Super friendly people that truly care about our Arroyo Grande Village.

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    3 years ago

    This place has amazing food, large portions and good prices, however unless you want to eat outside with street noise get it togo!

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic food and great portions for the $. I highly recommend the chipotle chicken wrap special offered on Fridays!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and convenient location. I love coming here for lunch for business meetings. Quick service and always delicious.

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    After moving to the south county I heard this was the diner to go to for breakfast. Total…read moredisappointment! The service was lacking. Lots of bussers running around but seemed like only 1 waitress. From the time we ordered our food it seemed like eternity till we ate. I quickly realized that our food probably sat on the ready counter for a significant length isn't time. I ordered biscuits and gravy with bacon and two eggs over easy. The biscuits were ok at best, Gravy lacked flavor and my eggs were as cold as the weather outside. My GF ordered a sandwich, that did not come with fries. That was discovered once the order arrived. We were told they're playing with the menu. ‍, sounded weird but ok. She also god a side of mozzarella sticks. Those two were cold. Like they took a string cheese and rolled it in breading and heated in the microwave for about 15 seconds. So disappointing. I hope they figure out their staffing issues and lock in the menu. Seems like a decent spot but I'll find another breakfast place. Don't waste your money, plus I heard the tips are automatically added to the bill. I didn't look that closely because there was only 3 of us eating and I'm not used to auto tipping unless you have a large party. If they do auto tipping, my waitress hit well more than deserved because I tipped on my own as well. The table we were sat, was out of little jam packets. Seems like a trivial thing to bring up but details matter. What else are they skipping...? Do they even wipe down a table when it's reset first the next guests? McDonalds is down the street. At least their food is hot!

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    Wow.....excellent food and great service. The servers work together as a team and were spot on…read more Michael was our primary and he is polite, friendly and on the ball. Great job. Started with a Butterleaf Wedge which is unique and tasty. Great buttermilk dressing. Really enjoyed it. My grandson had the 50 Layer Lasagna. He loved it. My wife had the La Rustichella Garganelli. Very nice pasta dish but a tad on the drier side. She liked it. I had the Pollo Al Mattone which is a half chicken cooked under a brick. Moist with an unbelievable flavor. The polenta slice was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is very pleasant. Wood fire smell, clean bathrooms, etc.

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    Kitchen, where "the magic" happens...
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    Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cocoa Cake | IG: xstina.eats
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