Went here yesterday with a friend. Much better in every way than the restaurant that was there before it. French Dip sandwich was very good; the dip was not too salty which was often the case and the meat was not stringy or gristly at all. Friend had the burger and had to take half home; he said it was very good. Fries were good and hot. Friendly and fast service in a clean space with some covered outside seating. Prices are a bit on the high side for this kind of fare, but not too bad. read more

Not a fan. We went to this place because it's relatively new and right up the road from our house. Hostess asked two, and I confirmed. She then oddly walked off wiped down about six tables, went to the kitchen, talked to other people then decided to come back and seat us at a table that was already clean. I ordered a coke with our order, 10 minutes later I asked if we can get the soda and was told it needs to come from the bar. Not busy in the place at all then a bottle coke with a cup of ice was delivered. Just a little slow, no big deal. We ordered a $22 burrito, which was relatively anemic and shouldn't be called a super burrito. I asked if they do chips and salsa and she brought chips and salsa and charged $3 for it without any notification. I ask for a small side of mole, and I got a big bowl of it and got charged $5 So $37 BEFORE TIP for a shrinkflation burrito a coke plus add ons. I have to say the staff is very kind and not horrific service but it was a very interesting experience and the food very overpriced for what it was. I hope they work out the kinks but our first experience was our last based on price vs quality of service and portioning. read more

Parkside Eats - Not a good value - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Parkside Eats -- Where Your Appetite Goes to Be Humbled. First, a warning: if you show up on a weekend without a plan, you and your hunger will be standing on the sidewalk together, bonding over your poor life choices. They're popular. Very popular. Also, don't even think about ordering off the regular menu before 2 pm -- the brunch menu has a strict dictatorship until then. The outdoor seating is covered, which is lovely, until a garbage truck rumbles past mid-bite. Inside, you'll find yourself surrounded by plastic plants that will outlive us all, butterfly wallpaper that somehow works, and retro light fixtures that say "we have personality and we're not afraid to use it." It's kitschy in the best possible way -- like eating inside your coolest aunt's living room. The regular menu is enormous -- the kind of menu that makes you feel like you need a weekend just to read it. But you won't be seeing that until after 2 pm, so focus. The breakfast burger was juicy and unapologetically messy, the breakfast burrito was deeply satisfying, and the chilaquiles were the kind of thing you think about later when you're supposed to be working. Fair warning: the portions are large. Heroically large. You will not finish. You will try. You will fail. You will make peace with it. Service is solid, though if it's busy, your food will arrive... eventually. Good things take time. So do brunch crowds. We're already plotting our weekday return to finally crack open that regular menu. Parkside Eats, we'll be back -- and we're bringing stretchy pants. read more

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Parkside Eats recently opened in the former Lepe's space right in my neighborhood. It's a welcome addition to the area and offers a good variety of food options. Parkside is Mexican inspired offering both American and Mexican dishes. My wife and I have been eager to stop in. So this morning we made a date to check it out and here are my thoughts. The menu gets high marks for being crowd pleasing. So if your group is looking for a spot that has "everything", then this would fit the bill. You can find items ranging from burgers, tacos to avocado toast and waffles right under a single roof. This morning I went with the huevos con chorizo. They were good but not great, but nice to know it's on the menu. The service was friendly but a little inconsistent. This could be due to being new and working the kinks out? The ambiance was very nice and offers an outdoor patio (with heaters). I must say, they did an excellent job transforming and upgrading the space. They are open daily from 8AM till 8PM, nice to have another evening burger craving option nearby. Parking is ample, but can get tight during peak hours. read more

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Tried Parkside Eats at their new location on Montgomery Ave near Howarth park over the weekend. This was day 4 of them being open at this location, but it was clear this was not their first foray into food service! The menu is kind of a hybrid/fusion. They have a breakfast/brunch menu, with standards like chilaquiles, rancheros, and others. The dinner menu is also diverse, and shows fushion across multiple cuisines. This can be a tricky approach to menu-making but we really enjoyed everything we had while sampling across the menu! We tried a range of things, starting with Brussel Sprouts - which were well cooked, and served with apple and chorizo. It was a very tasty dish! They offer a jicama salad, which was very tasty - it was served wth orange slices and pineapple, and a spicy and lively tajin dressing. We loved this dish - it was also absolutely beautiful on the table. I wish we hadn't tore into it before I could snap a photo! We also had their beet hummus, which was also a delight - served with a chili oil made it standout - and the gave us good portion of freshly grilled pita bread for dipping. This was hit. We ended up talking with the chef, and he recommended the ribs and the fish tacos. Both of these were also fantastic. The meat literally fell off the bones! They gave us a nice side of fries and coleslaw with them which was also excellent! Fries were thin and crispy, and the coleslaw was refreshingly light on mayo. The fish tacos were sautéed, and were tasty - served with a nice spicy aoli. Overall, we really enjoyed the food we had, and the casual patio, which was dog friendly, was a big plus. The indoor area looked nicely updated, and they are working on adding a liquor license to make the most of the great bar they have along the patio. This is going to be a hot spot! The food is excellent, and well priced, and the service was on point! Give them a try if you are in the area! read more

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Delicious food, very clean, good acoustics and great service. I had Al Pastor tacos and I was served three I ate all of them as they were very good but I was so full afterwards. I couldn't resist. read more

First time here this morning and I'll be back! My sister had the hamburger which she liked and I had to try the Eggs Benedict which I would definitely order again. Very good! They were very busy this morning and the service didn't suffer. This place will be around for awhile. read more

Parkside Eats - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

My daughter and i went, to get a light bite and try this place out; we used to occasionally go to the taqueria in same location. This place appears to be a primarily Mexican food inspired place with some standard American/California cuisine thrown in the mix. When we walked in it was kind of loud and full in main part of restaurant, so we decided to sit in the bar area that was more empty and were greeted by a friendly bar tender. We told her we were new to Parkside Eats. She brought us the coffee, which tasted a little old and not quite hot enough and very small tub of 1/2 n 1/2 (large thimble or shot glass?). I thought, well with these small cups of coffee she'll be back shortly with a hot refill. More on coffee experience further down. We were hoping for late breakfast but we were already way too late so just ordered coffee and tacos to share plus the chips and pico de gallo and side of 1/2 avocado ($3.00) and asked for whatever other salsa they might have, as I'm a salsa queen and love to try authentic home made sauces. The chips were crisp and home made, but very small portion. The pico de gallo was classic and fresh. However, i was shocked by the price for chips with no refills ($6). The only other salsa they had was a creamy spicy habanero style and green. The habanero was not too spicy, tasted pretty nice, not sure if homemade or not. The green tasted like pureed canned green chili peppers (?), no thanks. The Burria tacos were tasty, but on the smaller side for $16 for 3 and adding a 4th was $5 more. I wanted a coffee refill sooner but it was hard to get waiters attention after initially ordering. She finally offered a second cup of coffee when we were done with food. Yes please. Shock, it was terrible. Colder than first cup with that awful sour taste of old coffee. I mean I know it's not supposed to be a coffee shop but they do offer fancy coffee drinks on the menu, so regular coffee shops be good. But don't even offer it if it's not done right! And i had to ask for another thimble of 1/2 n 1/2 ( not to cool it down but for taste). But it made it so nasty and Luke warm i just could not drink it. Two coffees, $8. We paid and left. My take is, overpriced Mexican food, bad coffee. Three stars for the nice effort in flavor and quality of the Burria meat in tacos, and freshness of chips and pico de gallo. Service and pricing need work. read more

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SO good!! Went here for breakfast. We loved everything they had and our favorite was the tres leches French toast and the chia seed parfait! Definitely worth a try! Their coffee was really good too, we had vanilla lattes. The pancakes were really great too. They were very accommodating and we had three kids with us! Forgot to take pictures because we enjoyed it so much! read more

I recently went to Parkside Eats and overall, I was disappointed with the food. The pancakes were okay, but nothing special. The huevos con chorizo and beans, however, were very underwhelming. Both lacked flavor and tasted like they were missing seasoning or some kind of finishing touch. The plate felt incomplete, like it needed something to bring everything together. That being said, the service and ambiance were pleasant and made the experience more enjoyable despite the food not being great. Overall, the experience didn't meet expectations, especially for classic breakfast dishes that are usually full of flavor. read more

Parkside Eats - Huevos con chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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The fried chicken sandwich with fries was delicious and big enough to split. Service was great, friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to hoo going back and trying other menu items. read more

Pet store and hardware nearby. Parking is ample. Parking lot is tight. Wonderful service and atmosphere. They have empanada's. (Wife loves them). Super burrito is EXCELLENT. They have breakfast, but this was a later morning venture. Neat bar area! read more

They may have been short staffed today. Giving the benefit of the doubt so service was lacking. My lunch however was very lacking. Hard to mess up a Cobb salad but it may have been one of the worst I ever had. WAY overdressed. Soaking in dressing. The "homemade" ranch was not very tasty. The owner was sweet. Seemed a bit stressed. Acknowledging this is a rather new restaurant so wishing them the best. read more

Parkside Eats - Cobb Salad. Could hardly eat the lettuce as it was dripping in dressing. Couldn't cut up the whole lettuce leaves - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Service was good and the staff was very helpful. Some areas that can improve is the restaurant was very hot inside felt like my family and I were in an oven. Food quality was ok the fries seemed that they were reheated and served too. Breakfast menu looked good but too bad it's only served until 12:00pm. Really would not recommend this restaurant so will see in a few months if any improvements are made. M-ROD read more

I went on a Saturday around 12:30pm and the place was packed except for a few seats at the counter. They were accomodating enough to let me order the cheeseburger (normally only served after 2pm) w/extra onions, which comes with a salad or fries. So I get the fries, $21 plus tax ($23.10). When I got home the burger looked yummy and was delicious , one of the best I've had in Santa Rosa, but unfortunately, the fries were room temperature & semi-dry , and I have to say, Burger King & Mcdonalds have way better fries (I only live 2-3 minutes away). The place is the old Lepe's which i have never seen even half full is now vibrant with many diners. They need to look for a bigger spot. Looking to try their other items on the menu which has breakfast, brunch, (tacos, burritos, etc. So 4-1/2* for the burger and 2-1/2* for the fries. read more

Parkside Eats - Cheeseburger w/fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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I've been there twice and feel like the food is just "ok" and over priced. I live right across the street and had high hopes for this place. Also their employees take all of the street parking. I get it it's a street parking but as it is we have very limited parking and I find myself having to park at the tire place next door due to no parking. Do yourself a favor and go to Celito Lindo Mexican restaurant instead it's way better in my opinion. read more

Birthday group ladies went on Cinco de Mayo to Tacos, Gauc and chips , and nachos , margaritas, Sangria were fantastic. Thanks to Haley and her staff for great service and food. read more

This is my second review.. my first visit my husband and I really enjoyed our food. We returned a week later and it wasn't good. My husband's Cobb salad was not nearly as good as the first visit. I ordered steak nachos and the meat was all grizzly. They called them loaded nachos but they were so bland, no sour cream, no salsa or jalapeños.. I finally asked if they had salsa or jalapeño and they brought the jalapeño but wanted to charge me $6 . I refused to pay it and they took it off my bill. Our waitress seemed very annoyed by me and I could tell she was stressed because they were so busy. read more

Parkside Eats - Prime rib dip, Cobb salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Given the place only opened 3 weeks ago & are still working those initial kinks out... Had a fantastic experience! Rachel was our server & ended up meeting one of the owners. Service was exceptional & attentive! Food was spectacular & so delish!! Dining was casual. No need to dress up unless you want to. Will absolutely be back!! Yum yum yummmm!! read more

Busy but worth it. We luckily got here right before the evening rush. Service was a little slow but only because it was so busy. Guac and chips were great , a small is big enough for three people. We got the large because we had no idea. The Birria Sandwich and Quesabirria were delicious. And the Parkside burger was large enough to share. We did the garlic and truffle fries. I'd skip the garlic fries next time because they have cilantro in them and I'm not a fan. Brussel sprouts were soo good I could have ate the entire plate myself. Definitely ordering again. read more

The food was served in good portions and was very well seasoned . The service was a bit slow because of the lunch rush but overall the staff was nice . The outside seating was perfect for a sunny day. read more

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Food was so bomb and the service was amazing. By far the best tacos on this side of town

Dropped in at noon f lunch - parking a issue due to sharing lot w Thai joint and other retail on strip center. Place was packed, took a bit to get menus, split cheese burger and fried chicken sandwich w buddy, both very delish. Side salad and crispy shoestring fries also good. Will def go back! read more

Parkside Eats - Shared burger and fried chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Food was fresh and delicious. Menu was extensive. Staff was great! Going back tomorrow

Amazing food great customer service. Amazing tacos, burgers, ribs and brunch manu looks great

Went here for the first time. We like to support our neighborhood businesses and this one had been mentioned on Facebook about three months ago so we have been waiting to go check it out. It was very busy when we arrived, but they seemed to have it all handled and we were offered a little bistro high top in the bar area which worked out perfectly. It was 12:45 pm so I had decided that I wanted a burger instead of breakfast but, sadly, the server told me they did not serve lunch until 2 pm. They are new and still figuring things out so no problem. My husband ordered the eggs Benedict and I wanted the same (just not Benedict, but scrambled eggs instead with sriracha aioli instead of the hollandaise) and everything else the same...YUMMY!!! They not only made it, but IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! Hope they let me do that again! We started our meal with a mimosa and a Hugo Spritz which also did not disappoint. Service was very efficient and our server was very accommodating. All in all, we loved Parkside Eats and we will definitely be returning and taking friends - especially since we can get there using the Santa Rosa Creek Trail! read more

This eatery is superb. My wife and I previously enjoyed Lepe's at this location, which is in our neighborhood. We recently saw a positive review in the Press Democrat and decided to give it a try today. Though the cafe was crowded (and has limited seating) we found seats immediately at the renovated bar, which had been extensively remodeled and now included a coffee bar in addition to wine and beer. By mere chance we were served by owner Hayley Cutri who, despite a full-house managed to make us feel very welcome and clearly wanted to give us a great dining experience. The menu is a fusion of California casual and Mexican and the atmosphere was casual and friendly. Everyone around us was having a good time and enjoy paying a variety of dishes. They didn't have chilled Diet Coke at the time, but more than adequately substituted Diet Coke over a large glass of ice (really no difference at all. . . ) . Because they didn't have the soda chilled when we arrived, and because there was a slight delay in the delivery of our food, Hayley generously comped us chips and. Guacamole. The Guacamole was great -- just the way ai like it on the chunky side, and a treat we hadn't expected. The chips were fresh, a salted/seasoned perfectly to complement the Guacamole. We chose two sandwiches from the menu -- French Dip and Birria Sandwiches -- and split them; swapping the "jus" and the consommé which accompanied the birria as we consumed the entrées. Both sandwiches came with fries or a side salad, and we both opted for fries. The sandwiches were excellent! Neither of us had enough appetite left for more than a few fries, which were also excellent, shoestring style and tasty. While we ate, I noticed the co-owner working hard to serve beer and other beverages throughout the restaurant and engaging with the customers. The folks around us were all having a great time and enjoying everything from pancakes to a variety of Mexican dishes. I can heartily recommend Parkside Eats! read more

Check your bill carefully. The menu listed the quesabirria as $18. We were charged $22.50.

Um. NO. Noisy, so bad I could not hear the guest right across the table. Al Pastor tacos. Dry. Burned. $14.00. NEVER AGAIN.

To start off with all the positives, like the newly refurbished look and outdoor casual family eating. At our table we ordered, Cobb Salad which was served on a plate brimming full of hardy grilled chicken pieces, large thick bacon, eggs and the usual ready to mix-up with spring lettuces and eat. Next a large generous portion of Nachos absolutely smoothed in I assume jack cheese and again huge strips of grilled chicken with the traditional guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream and cilantro. And last was perfectly grilled ribeye steak strips served in a sour dough bread roll with gooey jack cheese and grilled onion served with consume for dipping along with a pile of crispy string cut French fries. Portions were generous and served piping hot. The only criticism is the initial server seemed to forget us after seating us out at the patio as we waited about 15 minutes for water and then when he realized that hiccup, he couldn't have been nicer and more attentive. The lines were forming to get in and after our visit, I expect this to be the case always given the pleasant easy atmosphere and just plain good food done right. read more

Moved 3 minutes down the street and what a surprise to have walked into such a cool restaurant. The food and drinks are amazing. Sat at the bar and received the best service by the restaurant owner. 10/10 read more

Uh oh. Those glowing reviews must have been posted by friends or families of the owners. We stopped in for breakfast on Sunday morning. The restaurant was cold; the windows were closed after I requested that the mini-split A/C be turned off. At least the draft stopped. I ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and avocado. First bite: COLD Hollandaise sauce on a soggy croissant! The only part of the dish that was warm was the poached egg. Side of home fries was full of grease and cold, as well. Husband's breakfast burrito was bland. When I asked the waiter if he wanted feedback about the dish, he said "yes". I relayed my dismay about the eggs benedict and his response was "Okay" with a smile. Huh? Obviously, we will not be returning. read more

I can only comment on the service since I walked out before eating. I get that they're new and it's taco Tuesday but it's not hard to acknowledge a customer who is waiting. Many servers walked past me, some multiple times. I stood for a good 10 minutes before I was told that someone would be there in a minute. It was another 5 minutes. Once the waitress came, she bypassed the front of the line, the To go orders, and chose to seat people eating in restaurant first. Okay not great.. but when it was finally my turn, I got part of my order out when the waitress interrupted me to answer another customer's questions....since I'd already wasted 20 minutes waiting and the chaos of ordering. I wasn't willing to find out how long it would take to get the actual food...they really need to improve their customer service if they're going to make it read more

Stopped here with my boyfriend and we had the wings, the ribeye tacos, and the birria tacos. The food and service is amazing. Special thanks to Haley, your spot is amazing. We'll be back! read more