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    Sunny Side Kitchen

    4.8 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SUNNY SIDE KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    THE WORKS
    Isabel R.

    Food was delicious! I had a the green chile quiche and my son ordered The Works. It came with a little seasonal fruit cup that was perfect size. Wish we lived closer so we could come here more often.

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    Jorge M.

    In top of a relax environment you'll enjoy a fantastic food. All run for local family over many years. If you're in a rush just swing by and grab a cup of coffee. You'll miss the best panini though, but that's OK. Just start you day with a welcoming smile!

    Crystal F.

    The grilled sandwiches here are good, but kinda pricey for what you get. I ordered the wake up Escondido full sandwich. It tasted great but it was lacking filling, not much chicken and more sauce than anything. It was almost $20 for this breakfast panini that came with a small side of fruit. I also tried their strawberry lemonade and strawberry salad. Very tasty as well. Service was okay, this place is tiny and it was starting to become packed with the lunch time crowd, so we asked for our order to go. I may give them another try if I am in the area.

    Grilled cheese with tomato soup combo
    Sondra W.

    I just started working in Escondido and finally tried Sunny Side Kitchen. Honestly, the food feels like a hug. the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo was delicious and made my day. It's a local family-owned spot and I got to meet the owner, Bob, who was so nice. The whole staff is sweet and you can really tell they put a lot of love into the place. I'll definitely be back!

    Tea J.

    Cute spot . You can sit inside or outside Great food & great customer service . This is like my 3rd time at this spot & if I lived in the area I would probably would come once a week .

    AVOCADO, EGG, AND CHEESE on gluten free bread
    Hadley H.

    Worth the hype!!! Everything is so fresh, the bread is phenomenal, the eggs are perfectly cooked. Chefs kiss for "the works" breakfast panini. The staff is also so sweet and it's just a cute local vibe. 100% would go again!

    Pesto Chicken Panini with Orzo Salad
    Aileen P.

    Looking for good coffee? Check. Looking for delicious paninis with gluten free options. Check. Looking for super friendly people? Check. There's a reason that Sunny Side Kitchen is consistently one of the best restaurants - they never disappoint! I highly suggest giving the Tuscan chicken panini on sourdough a try. That with the orzo salad on the side and you'll have no regrets.

    Catrina R.

    This place made Yelp's best places list and in summation it's easy to see why: everything is simple but done well. We had two of their breakfast paninis. The works and the good day sunshine. The real star of both of these were the bread and the cheese they melted on top of it. Everything else alone was good but together it was done really well. This isn't a fancy place. It's your go-to for a tasty breakfast sandwich and a coffee. It's where you stop by with a coworker during lunch. It's where you swing by to grab your mom some food on your way to visit (and when you walk in everyone recognizes you and tells you to tell her 'hi'). This is a local joint - and for the record we aren't from around here we just stopped on our way during our travels. But the entire time the service was friendly and fast and everyone said hello to the locals. All in all solid. Wish there were more places like this. Ps we went during the middle of the day so there wasn't a big wait but there are 5 tables inside and probably three outside so I can foresee it getting busy during weekends. Plenty of street parking and a lot across the way.

    THE CALIFORNIA CLUB
    Jean-Charles N.

    The food was very tasty Service very friendly However beware that the portion of the half panini is more like a kids meal size. We were still hungry after it. The full size would have been too much and too pricey . Just wish they had only one size sandwich at a regular size and price.

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    Kate C.

    Thank you very much Abhi! It was great meeting you.

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    Kate C.

    Thank you so much! We are glad you found us.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and service! The sandwiches were delicious and I'd definitely recommend! .

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    Kate C.

    Cool Felix!

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    3 years ago

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    Kate C.

    Thank you so much for your complete review! So glad you came in today!

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    4 years ago

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    Kate C.

    Thank you so much Shelean!

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    8 years ago

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    Kate C.

    We are glad you found us! Thanks Daniel!

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    8 years ago

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    Kate C.

    This is so sweet Carolina! Thank you for the kind words!

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    4 years ago

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    Kate C.

    One of the hottest days in recorded history in Escondido.

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    Kate C.

    We appreciate you Stephanie!

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    Kate C.

    Thanks Diana! Great to meet you.

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    4 years ago

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    Kate C.

    We had so much fun talking to you Debbie. Conrats on the new car too!

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    Kate C.

    Thanks for giving us a try

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    2 years ago

    Delicious! Worth the wait! The waitstaff was friendly and watching them work in the open kitchen added to the fun.

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    Kate C.

    Nice! Thanks Jodi.

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    4 years ago

    If you want an expensive handmade breakfast sandwich, this is your place. The coffee was good.

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    Kate C.

    We are thrilled you found us! Thanks so much.

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    5 years ago

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    Kate C.

    Gosh Ernie! So glad you came in! Thanks for the nice review.

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    4 years ago

    The best gluten free sandwiches around and a big portion- we will definitely be back again and again, delicious!!

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    Kate C.

    Awesome Katie! Thanks!

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    Kate C.

    You.Are.The.Best!

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    3 years ago

    My friend ordered Sandwiches for us. It was the best I ever taste. My recommendation to them!

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    Kate C.

    Thank you Lama!

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    4 years ago

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    Kate C.

    Thabk you so much Monique!

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    3 years ago

    Great service and great food. Definitely gonna come back to try all the other sandwiches but I was really happy with the chicken bacon ranch

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    Kate C.

    That is great! Thanks!

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    6 years ago

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    Kate C.

    Thank you Becky!

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    Thanks so much Erin!

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    3 years ago

    Everything is so delicious and fresh and reasonably priced nice little place going back

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    Kate C.

    Thanks so much Virginia!

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    4 years ago

    Great food, patio is amazing and the staff is on top of it! Customer service is beyond 5 stars! Thank you sunny side!

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    Kate C.

    Thanks Kacie, it's easy when super nice people like you come in!

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    Thank you Beth!

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    Hooray! Thank you!

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    3 years ago

    I had breakfast at this restaurant for the first time this morning. Service was fast and food and coffee were excellent.

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    Kate C.

    Thanks Joe! You brightened our day.

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    Thank you so much!

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    9 years ago

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    Kate C.

    Thanks Brenda! So nice of you! See you again soon.

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    Kate C.

    Thanks Karen, and thanks for letting us bring you your food!

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    3 years ago

    Bob and Kate have such an amazing shop, I visit and get the meatloaf panini anytime I'm in town!

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    Kate C.

    We love your visits, Emily! Thanks for the teview.

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    Thanks Sean!

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    Do they offer any egg free and nut free bread? My kiddos have egg and nut allergies, that's why I've hesitated to visit.

    The sourdough bread is vegan. No eggs and no nuts. The gluten free bread has eggs and nuts both

    What are the safety guidelines that are being followed is there our aide seating areas? Are masks required?

    Staff wears masks. Customers are required to wear masks. Currently only takeout and delivery is available.

    Thanks, BobC, but I don't have a smart phone so I have no way to use a Yelp app :( No free cookie for me?

    Of course you get a free cookie! Just let the cashier know you can't check in while at the restaurant.

    How do I do a Yelp check-in to get the free cookie with my meal?

    Just show the cashier that you've pressed the "check in" button on your Yelp app and that's it!

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