Such a great neighborhood spot. Nice selection of beers on draft and cans along with a full bar and some nice cocktails on the menu. The food here is great, not blow your socks off great, but still so good. The staff is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Sometimes a neighborhood spot can be a bit intimidating with regulars, but everyone was super cool and welcoming. Their happy hour menu is where it's at, drinks are cheap and the food is practically half off. Always going to find my way back to Sidecar read more

Got the grilled cheese and caesar salad for dinner at Sidecar. One of my favorite caesar's in the city - it's packed with flavor and they give a generous amount of dressing which i love. The grilled cheese was on sesame toasted sourdough and was unreal. read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Grilled cheese and caesar salad - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The staff was cool, we went on an eagles game day so it took a second for us to get taken care of at first. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They feature upstairs and downstairs with good tv views for games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ultimately the best thing I had was my mocktails and fries. I had gotten the almost paradise, which was much more sour than I expected but still good. I got the dry rub buffalo wings with ranch and that ranch tasted... off. To say the least. I ended up going home and buying ranch, it didn't make the wings any better. The Detroit style pizza was good I just had the complaint of the onions in the sauce and pizza. That's a line I just don't cross with pizza. I was underwhelmed with the food. read more

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The food was your average bar food. The price was a bit steep but the atmosphere was great, especially on an Eagles game day. The hostess seemed stressed with how busy they were but the bartender and waitstaff were all attentive and we got our food quickly. We were in & out in an hour. read more

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Came here for brunch today with two friends. It was my frist time here and it was fantastic! ai got them chocolate chip pancakes with a side of breakfast potatoes and both were delish. The potatoes were crispy and the pancakes tasted homemade. Our server was attentive constantly checking if we needed anything or drink refills. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was never here before and the space was a decent size, two floors and a few outside tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wanted to sit outside but unfortunately there was a wait because its a beautiful day. Overall, will be back and excited to check out their dinner menu. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here with a friend after a gym workout, and it was a chill place for lunch! It's super lax inside and there was also a tennis game on near the bar to watch, which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend got their chicken sandwich and I got their burger, which were both decent. Our server was relatively new and still in training, so there was a mixup with the food, but they were super nice about it and the rest of service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm taking off a star because halfway through our meal, we saw a huge cockroach running across the floor, which we did point out to the staff. They saw it too, but the roach got away and disappeared behind the stairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dinnertime, relaxed vibe, outdoorsy effect[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We loved just chilling here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff us super friendly and food fresh and delicious Caponata was good but the bread could've been toasted a bit more. Three cut chicken was super good BBQ mushroom banh mi was outstanding too. Non alcoholic tequila were ok, just too sweet for me [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved just sitting outside, conversing and just being!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back to our neighborhood place read more

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Wow just got a first time order.. from sidecar.. i usually don't opt for buffalo chicken cheesesteak but was really blown away at how good fresh & tasty - tender the sandwich was just enough dressing i got side of extra blue cheese.. ill be back with more as to reviews as if the sandwich was a indication .. I'm sure as heck reordering off their menu!!! read more

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I am still thinking about their ceaser salad. Im not even a salad gal like that. It always feels silly to pay so much for a salad when I could make it at home for cheaper. But I will be spending money in this salad again. Or I have to learn how to recreate it exactly at home. Either way, this changed my whole outlook on ordering salads, especially at a bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went here for a trivia night and it was a really good time. Atmosphere was nice, service was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were pretty good too. We did not win trivia :/ but the salad makes it worth. I also had a burger and fries that were good too. But we all know what my main focus was. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot with a laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistently good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wings were excellent, drinks were cold, and service was quick without feeling rushed. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend to friends. read more

I am mind blown by this brunch spot. It used to be located really close to my old place yet I only got to try it when I was about to move out. It was in a Best of Philly list and I can see why. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has outdoor seating, indoor seating, and even upstairs seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a QR code to scan to get the menu. The menu unfortunately is broken down by different tabs that have different time frames that their menus qualify for (which can be pretty confusing to a newbie to this restaurant). Our waiter was really nice and helpful since we took awhile to order. Ended up getting the Hammy Sammy. It was soo good. It was a crusty croissant with ham and this drippy egg. I also like how they used a pickled onion and arugula in the dish. I have to admit even the sides were amazing. They had this side house salad that had a ton of amazing dressing and had thinly sliced carrots. I usually also hate potatoes in dishes but this potato side was perfection. It was crispy and had a ton of oil on it with some fried onions. read more

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Great GREAT service! Food was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ordered a bunch of appetizers as a de facto sampler and sat at the bar for a date night close to home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I went for their drag brunch and it was so much fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It comes with a free mimosa. The show does start an hour late. Bring cash for tips. I got the stuffed grilled cheese, it was so crisp and gooey came with crispy potatoes and a side salad! My friend got the veggie burger and really liked it. The portions are large and you definitely get a lot for the price. The service is really slow, but there was only one waiter for the whole upstairs. read more

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The best food I've ever had!! Everything I've tried has been incredible. The service is always amazing & so welcoming. 10/10 read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Grilled cheese & not your average burger - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had an amazing time at Sidecar for happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat a table outside on a beautiful day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I opted for wine which was delicious and wings. I had to get two orders of wings because they were fantastic! Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. Glad it was a better experience in person. read more

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first time coming here and it was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and we were attended to pretty quickly. The food came out out and passed expectations. Our server was great and checked in on us regularly. I definitely recommend also trying the veggie burger with fries! Overall would come here again! read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - tomato bisque and Colby Jack Grilled Cheese - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sidecar is the greatest place of all time. My wife and I have been long time patrons. The staff are all amazing and the food speaks for itself. FYI - Brunch is just as good as dinner!!! Maybe even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating availability has everything you could want - long bar, intimate seated tables (two floors) and an outdoor sections as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On this day we had brunch and got some favorites: chicken biscuit and the quesadilla. The entire menu hits. read more

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In this house, we stan sidecar at all times. Their food is spot on with the taste. Everything is portion correctly. The service is amazing. The vibes are clutch. The whole experience is what you want from a good bar with good food. Went for happy hour and got a $10 burger with a beer. How can you beat that? Also go to their drag brunches on some Sundays. You don't want to miss out. read more

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I've been to Sidecar Bar & Grille a couple of times. It's a neighborhood bar that has something unique in Philly. Detroit style pizza! It's delicious thick crust pizza that you can only get in square slices during happy hour. Outside of happy hour you have to get a whole pie, but you will not be disappointed that you have some left over for the next day. My preference is the pepperoni & sausage pizza. It's really good. I've also tried their burger, which was a nice juicy perfectly cooked to order burger. The burger is a great choice if you aren't in the mood for pizza. The cocktails are well made and service is very friendly. Maybe a bit too friendly, as on one visit a mentally unstable man decided to come in and harass people and it took a bit too long for security to force the man to leave. But they do have security and did get the man our of there so I could go back to having a good time at the bar with my friend. I'll definitely be back for more of that Detroit pizza. read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Detroit Style Pepperoni & Sausage - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have walked by this place countless times but Sunday afternoon, I made it my destination. I met my daughters here for brunch and it was delightful. We weren't able to score a table outside on a beautiful, breezy day but sitting inside worked out just fine! It's a cool bar with a great Philly vibe. The brunch menu is good! Lots of choices. We all really liked our food. Try one of the toasts! The sourdough bread is so good and it's makes for a hearty breakfast. I also must add... their French fries were so good! The service was great... we ordered up lots of mimosas and stayed a while and we weren't rushed at all. Such a good day at The Sidecar! I recommend this Philly staple! read more

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Sidecar is such a solid Philly go-to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great drinks, fun and laid back vibe, and good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The kind of spot that works for brunch, happy hour, or a casual date night... you really can't go wrong.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Loved sitting outside. Service was good and they have basic fare but with a twist so it feels a bit nicer than typical bar food. I would definitely come back! Highly recommend sitting outside if good weather. read more

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Hadn't been to The Sidecar Bar & Grille since it changed ownership: it was terrific--can't stop thinking about the classic buffalo wings, which we got with ranch, but were so tasty that the ranch went untouched! The Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts (kung pao sauce, peanuts, pickled onion) were also terrific. Could've done with less caramelized onion on my burger (only because it made it very sweet), but easy to fix on my own! Overall terrific food and wonderful, welcoming service. Will definitely be returning for more wings and to try that Detroit-style pizza that we saw being placed down on tables all around the dining room! read more

So I had given this place three stars based on a single delivery order, years ago. While I am sure I have been here since then I dined here alone at the bar and was relaxed enough to reconsider my review. It is still three stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First of all the bar is quite unattractive on the inside by any objective standard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartender was warm, attentive and very pleasant. The food was mediocre. The tacos were less than average. My salad was okay. They avoided the cardinal sin of sweetness everywhere, that was good. I lingered over the fourth star. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But the charmless messy interior and mediocre food make this a solid 3 star bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Wow, I am so impressed with my recent experience here! I hadn't visited Sidecar since the new owners took over and I am so happy I came back last night. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was so attentive and the food arrived in a very timely manner. We tried the brussel sprout appetizer and the burger. Both were so tasty and arrived warm and perfectly cooked. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating has multiple heaters and would be the perfect place to people watch when the weather warms up. Can't wait to return again soon! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A fantastic neighborhood bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Who couldn't love a late night happy hour where you can get a Founders IPA on draft for $4? Count me in all day. Service is great with friendly staff members who go above & beyond. Pizza is dank & literally 4 servings for such a solid price point. Catch me here as a regular the next few years as I am just around the corner. read more

The food is ok, but I've been there twice in 6 months and both times the service was the worst I've experienced living in Center City Philly for 2.5 years. It took 1 hour both times to get basic food. 1st time we ordered appetizers, 2nd time pizza. 1 server for like 14 tables. Ridiculous. Other places seem to figure out staffing, so whoever manages this place should have it figured out by now, but doesn't. Just can't try it anymore. read more

Man! I haven't been to Sidecar in years!! The menu has obviously changed a lot in the last 7 years since my last visit. I stopped by for happy hour yesterday and they have a lot of decent specials! I got the pineapple habanero wings for $5 and the house rose for $6. The wings were OK, but honestly didn't taste anything like pineapple or habanero, weren't spicy at all. The service was great yesterday. The hostess helped us rearrange the chairs and tables to fit 5 of us - and our server throughout our happy hour was friendly, personable and was prompt. I wouldn't hesitate to return the neighborhood, hopefully not in another 7 years! read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Happy hour habanero pineapple wings $5 house wine $6 - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good food, standard service. It was as one would expect. The restaurant is known as a good date night or first date spot so at the very least you'll have great people watching. There is both indoor and outdoor seating (covered and with heaters) for whichever makes you comfortable. Food-wise, the Hot Chicken Sandwich had great flavor and spice with perfectly cooked fries. The Temph Bahn Mi was massive, both in size and flavor. The Fall Salad was rather disappointing- it's a massive salad with just way too much lettuce and the root vegetables on topped weren't cooked all the way through. Overall, decent place. read more

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Nothing but 5 stars for the food at Sidecar! They offer a range of upscale and modern bar food with so many delicious options and deals. Service is fine and food comes fast with indoor and outdoor seating available. An amazing neighborhood go-to for a great meal (and don't get me started on happy hour!). read more

First time here, met a colleague for a quick bite. The ambiance is very casual and relaxed. Staff was nice, food came out with no issues. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and loved it! read more

We ordered the burger, brussels sprouts, and cold udon noodles and enjoyed it all! Drinks were great too, but we wish they had a more varied draft menu read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A decent bite but I doubt I'll be back. Pretty typical bar food and they were out of several drinks that we wanted to try. I ordered the ribeye cheesesteak. The portion was very large. The server also kept checking on our table before could get a good look at the menu which was pretty annoying. It was pretty empty so it's not like there was a need for our table. read more

I've tried dozens of pizza places in Philly and this is for sure my favorite! They have a great Detroit-style crispy and chew crust, with a savory and slightly sweet sauce. The whole pie is around $20 and is plenty to split between 3-4 people. I've tried their burgers before but don't think they are anything special to be honest. They also offer a nice variety of beers. There's plenty of seating on the lower and top floors and usually never have to wait to sit with a party of four. The ambiance is like any other American bar, with sports games playing on the TVs. There's always great service as well! read more

The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Pepperoni Pizza - Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Happy hour was decent but service was very rushed for an empty bar. I ordered a veggie burger and it was delicious and enough for two. The fries were really good as well. They ran out of apple cider unfortunately so I didn't try any drinks. read more

I have tried a variety of the menu and it has always exceeded my expectations. The service as well. Im lucky this is in my neighborhood.

Didn't feel like cooking so we tried the sidecar. They have outside, lower level, and 2nd floor seating. We were seated upstairs. The music was So good! The drinks were perfect. The buffalo wings were good and messy. I definitely needed napkins but it was worth it!! The tacos were flavorful. The nachos stayed crispy the entire time! Normally nachos tend to get soggy with so much piled on them. read more

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Came by when they opened just after 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. Outdoor sidewalk seating area as well as indoor seats by the bar and another level upstairs. We were greeted and seated immediately by a friendly hostess and taken care of by a super nice server. There were only two other parties downstairs. And everything loved quickly. We ordered two Fiddlehead IPA's on draft, a Caesar salad and a Detroit style pizza. Our daughter ordered a brisket cheesesteak hold the onions. All of the food was incredible - delicious, awesome portions and beautifully prepared. Just can't say anything was an opportunity- this place really fires on all symbols. read more

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They nail it here time and time again. There truly isn't anything on the menu that I don't like. They do get busy at times, especially during hh, but it's worth making a reservation or coming early. They also have a brunch that I haven't tried, but the pictures look awesome. Highly recommend the wings, detroit style pizza, and seasonal salads. I'm not a salad at a restaurant person, but I always make it a point to venture out and get a salad for the table here. They also do trivia here at times so that brings a crowd as well. Plenty of outdoor seating so you can bring your dog. Bike parking up front. read more

They'll ignore you if you aren't their kind of people. I sat at the bar for 15 minutes waiting to order. Made eye contact with the bartender multiple times. Just ignore me. Guess I'm not cool enough. Just wanted a beer and a late lunch. I just finally left. read more