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    3.9 (293 reviews)
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    Rita P.

    We love it here! Sat on the patio outside. Simple and delicious food--good variety. Affordable place to have a nice meal. Would suggest for a date or for families.

    Elyse E.

    Solid cocktails and food! Had a great time chatting with a friend over lunch at this cute, casual restaurant. I believe my cocktail was called the Junction, which was delicious. My friend's first cocktail, a similar drink, was also great. She also ordered an Old Fashioned that was just okay - but the specialty cocktails stood out. We both got the burger. Simple but well executed. Cooked perfectly. Menu was extensive with plenty of options for everyone. Service was friendly and fairly fast. Would definitely try again!

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    Kaitlyn H.

    We checked out this bar on a Friday night and it was packed. We ended up going upstairs to NightShift and it was a little easier to find a spot to sit, so we ended up getting drinks up there. The bartenders were incredibly nice and helped us all pick drinks to try. The establishment overall was very particular about the space and what drinks were consumed where. We mainly wanted to just grab a drink and find a place to sit or stand, but were told drinks from upstairs and downstairs had to be consumed in their respective areas. The cocktails were solid and we would definitely be back.

    Sandra P.

    I stopped in on COLD day to pick up some coffee and sourdough bread. The coffee was pretty good and kept me warm as I walked back to my car. They had a decent selection of baked goods, coffees, and teas.

    Shrimp tacos with sweet potato fries
    Kimberly M.

    The food was delicious. I had shrimp tacos with sweet potato fries. The drinks were tasty and they have happy hour 7 days a week which I love! The service was a bit slow but hospitable. The floor was broken directly under my chair which was a bit of a challenge. Super cute vibe and definitely a great place to grab a bite

    John J.

    This a great downtown Leesburg bar/restaurant. It has seating everywhere. Great happy hour starting 2pm. The happy hour bites are pretty good. A very causal place to relax and enjoy drinks and food with friends.

    Meghan S.

    Me, my sister and our best friend went to side bar 7 years ago and we have never stopped thinking about it since. It was the best food, drinks, and vibes of any brunch place we have ever been to. We are brunch GIRLIES and we will never stop comparing every brunch place across the world to side bar. Every year in our group chat we send the memories of our time at side bar 7 years ago, BECAUSE IT IS THAT SERIOUS TO US! we all live in different states and nowhere near side bar but we hope and pray constantly that we will be able to go back one day, together.

    Kevin Z.

    I hate writing this review because I don't want you here. Night Shift is the coolest little speakeasy bar ever. Hard to find but well worth it. Tell them what you want and they will build it, and it will be great. Quiet place with nooks and crannies to hang out in. Music is fine, atmosphere is ultra cool. Can this be my private place?!

    Sharon H.

    They get a four because of their cinnamon rolls which are flaky and very layered like a croissant with cinnamon sugar, sticky, sweet goodness. It is thick and doughy in the middle and this location is very well known for their cinnamon rolls. I can definitely see my boyfriend coming in here just for that. Their brunch is OK but nothing necessarily to write home about. It makes for a very good brunch place after a night out of drinking, but the Hangover is very heavy and oily and greasy. The biscuits and gravy were also good, but not necessarily outstanding. Pretty good mimosas though!

    "Cheese and crackers"

    This place is muggy asf and has mildew-genuinely gonna go to urgent care after this place, they said this shit was cheese and crackers and spilling our drinks and taking long asf to give us our drinks. The bartenders are shit and talking about customers and pointing at people laughing. Rude ass staff. Ruined the experience.

    Helen B.

    Great food, cozy vibes, and lovely staff! Sidebar is one of my favorite spots -- I've been there several times, and every visit has been a great experience. The appetizers and main dishes are always delicious, and the cozy, beautifully designed atmosphere makes it a great place to enjoy a meal. The staff are friendly, polite, and all professional, which adds to the overall positive experience. One thing to keep in mind: make sure to ask for the appetizer to be served before the main course. In my experience, they sometimes bring everything out at once -- even though it's called an appetizer for a reason! Highly recommend this place -- definitely worth visiting.

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    Chloe P.

    Came here tonight with a party of 8. Despite no reservation we were able to be seated quickly. We opted to sit inside due to the summer heat. However, I do not believe there was AC on inside and there was a decent amount of bugs (wasps and flies) Our sever Shea was great and attentive. She also did not rush us. The food and drinks were excellent. Love sidebar !

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    Great outdoor seating and cinnamon rolls are delicious a shame there only on weekends. Service is great,

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    Sidebar is a cute little bar with a cute outdoor area. The service is great and I love their drinks and Brie cheese fries.

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    Best happy hour in Leesburg. Great food and staff. Highly recommend the happy hour menu - everything is great.

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    The food and service are always really good, the only down side is the atmosphere needs revamping. Sitting outside is always very nice

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    Ava was our bartender and she was an absolute doll! The food was AMAZING!!! This is definitely a new favorite

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    Are reservations needed/recommended when trying to get seated during happy hour?

    No reservations at all. First come first served

    Do they take reservations?

    Nope

    Is it pet friendly?

    YES, they have tons of outdoor seating, and even have water bowls.

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    Cowbell Kitchen

    4.5(195 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This place was so incredibly disappointing. My husband got the breakfast pizza and I got the…read morefarmers veggie pizza. First, the eggs on the breakfast pizza were burnt. My veggie pizza only had zucchini, no other veggies. The toppings slid off both. Neither pizza was good. There were no plates, glassware or silverware. Everything came in boxes and you had to collect your own food when it was ready. But, that didn't stop them from asking for an $8 tip on a $4O lunch, which I declined. I'm sure there are better options elsewhere.

    I've been coming to this coffee and bakery shop in downtown Leesburg, VA for years, and it…read morecontinues to be one of my favorite local spots. The farm‑to‑table food is consistently high‑quality, the employees are friendly, and the whole place has such a charming, cozy ambiance. It's truly one of the cutest spaces in town. The food is on the pricier side, but honestly, everything is these days and the quality here usually makes it worth it. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining, which I've always appreciated. My only real concern is the current indoor seating setup. The dining area is now limited to one very small room inside the house with tightly packed tables, and it's noticeably uncomfortable compared to how it used to be. In the past, seating was spread throughout the connected house on the property, which made the experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Now, most of those rooms seem to be used for gift‑shop retail space instead. While the shop is lovely, I can't help but feel that expanding indoor dining again would serve customers and the business far better than the retail rooms. People who buy high‑quality, fairly pricey food want a comfortable place to sit and enjoy it. I truly love this place and hope they consider bringing back more indoor seating. It's a gem in Leesburg, and with a few adjustments, it could be even better.

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    Matcha white chocolate cutie cake

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    Buford's Biscuits - Bless your heart

    Buford's Biscuits

    4.5(288 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Buford's Biscuits absolutely lives up to the hype. If you're a biscuit lover, this place deserves a…read morespot on your must-visit list. We stopped in on a Friday morning and were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. We were seated immediately, which gave us a chance to take in the restaurant's charming farmhouse aesthetic. With its high ceilings and rustic décor, it feels like a modern take on an old country farmhouse that's warm and inviting without feeling overdone. As an unexpected bonus, we happened to visit during Restaurant Week, and the special was an incredible value. It included a Buff-Mosa, deviled eggs, and the Low Country Biscuit. My wife ordered the Southern Philly, so we ended up sampling a little of everything. The Buff-Mosa was a refreshing way to start the meal. Made with Blue Ridge Vodka, Cava, and strawberry-watermelon juice, it was light, crisp, and not overly sweet. The deviled eggs were topped with bacon jam, which added a nice savory touch. They had a bit more mustard and horseradish kick than I'm accustomed to, but they were still delicious and packed with flavor. The real star, though, was the Low Country Biscuit. It was absolutely enormous, stacked with perfectly fried chicken, chunky pimento cheese, and hot honey. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the combination of the rich pimento cheese with the sweet heat of the hot honey was outstanding. The honey added just enough spice to complement the sandwich without overpowering the other flavors. I also tried a bite of my wife's Southern Philly, and it was fantastic. It's a creative Southern spin on a classic Philly cheesesteak and one that's definitely worth ordering. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. One fun detail I really appreciated was that the check is presented inside a book, a small touch that fits perfectly with the restaurant's farmhouse theme. Between the outstanding biscuits, generous portions, creative menu, and excellent service, Buford's Biscuits delivered a fantastic breakfast experience. There are still plenty of menu items I'd love to try, so we'll definitely be back.

    We were greeted warmly as we walked through the door. The hostess seated us immediately and the…read morewaitress came over right away. However, the waitress walked up to our table sniffling and wiping her nose. The last thing you want to see is a sick server helping you. And I don't know if it's because she was a little sick but she was not friendly. I asked my companion if he thought she seemed unfriendly and he agreed. And although our food came out looking really good, we chatted about how our dishes tasted, and both of us were kind of lukewarm about them. It felt like each dish was relying too much on what went on the biscuit for flavor and the biscuit itself was bland. That was really surprising since that's the entire theme of the restaurant. I don't know if it was an off day and they forgot to add salt or something, but even the leftover biscuit that I had the next day was bland after the second try with it. A colleague had actually recommended this spot to me so I was overall surprised by our visit. I'm not sure if we'd give it another try.

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    Buford's Biscuits - The Nashville

    The Nashville

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    Family tree

    Shoe’s Cup and Cork - Poached egg

    Shoe’s Cup and Cork

    3.8(649 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I've been coming to this coffee shop for years and have always loved it (fantastic coffee and…read morewonderful food, plus friendly employees) but yesterday's visit was so unpleasant that I walked right back out. As soon as I stepped inside, an employee practically intercepted me with a rude "Can I help you?" and not in a welcoming way, but in a tone that made it clear she didn't want us there. When I said we were dining in, she told us the restaurant was full and that we could sit outside... in 100‑degree weather. The attitude was snotty, dismissive, and completely out of line. We felt like we were being treated as second‑class customers. Not welcoming at all. I'm genuinely disappointed. This used to be one of my favorite spots, but if this is the direction the service is heading, I'm not sure I'll be back.

    3.5/5 we sat outside where they have a large patio area great for groups. Service was a bit slow…read moreon a Saturday morning when it wasn't too busy. The food did come out fresh but the cost did not justify the portions. The chicken pesto caprese had good flavor while the burrito was very average and slightly bigger than Anita's. The bocce meatballs did taste authentic but could have used more sauce and garlic bread. Good cocktails and would come back for the drinks and patio ambiance

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    Shoe’s Cup and Cork - Cozy, rustic setting. Full service. Great service! Non-chain hype! Little hidden gem of a find!

    Cozy, rustic setting. Full service. Great service! Non-chain hype! Little hidden gem of a find!

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    South Street Under - Cinnamon Toast with Butter

    South Street Under

    4.3(337 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Hidden gem is what comes to mind. The only downside is this place is tucked away and impossible to…read morefind if you don't go looking for it. Food was amazing. I wish they'd put more meat in their sandwhiches, but the quiche brought a smile to my father's face so it made up for it. The coffee was amazing too. If I could leave one critique, It's just to put a bit more In your sandwhiches. I had the Tuscan chicken and it tasted amazing, but the chicken was a thin slice. Not super filling.

    I had the Herb chicken salad on spicy ciabatta which was..surprisingly bland. I was expecting…read moreseasoned chicken, but perhaps they forgot or were in a rush when making it. The sandwich was at least overflowing and the bread tasty, sort of a cheddar jalapeño bread but..something was definitely missing in the chicken. At least it was reasonably priced at $9.50 but they will nickel and dime for anything else on it. The kids menu is Expensive! For the price of a PB&J, you could buy a loaf of bread, a jar of peanut butter, and a jar of jelly and make 10 of them. I think they tried to price kids items like adult meals. It was crowded at lunch time, some inside seating, looked like more outside. Parking is in a lot nearby but can fill up. Plenty of drinks and such. Kind of an ordinary deli with comparatively good prices for adult meals when held up against other places in the area.

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    South Street Under - Breakfast sandwich with chorizo and bacon on ciabatta

    Breakfast sandwich with chorizo and bacon on ciabatta

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    The Conche

    The Conche

    4.4(822 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    •$$$

    Fantastic deal Mon-Thur on prix fixe menus - free wine pairings!…read more Took my BFF for her birthday. We had the 3-course and shared all the delicious items. Appetizers calamari (unusual but really tasty crust) and sweet and sour cauliflower (different crust and crispy kale with yummy sauce). Entrees osso bucco and braised short ribs both really marvelous but the short ribs - oh.... They gave my friend her choice of any dessert for her birthday so she got the souffle with a fancy presentation. I splurged on the entremet which was gorgeous and yummy and not overly sweet despite being a million different chocolate things. I stuck to the sweet prosecco and my friend enjoyed several different wines - liking one red blend so much she bought a bottle. We capped the night with Carmel cappuccinos - smooth and creamy. The food and drinks were fantastic, as was the OUTSTANDING service we received from Jason. An excellent night - we'll be back!

    We have dined at The Conche several times over the years and have had generally good experiences…read morebut last night is likely our last time. We were here for a birthday meal for my husband, which we noted on the reservation. The good: Service, while not great, was ok. She asked if we were here for anything in particular and I mentioned his birthday (which in many places, they would have known from the notation on the reservation, but again, this was not something that bothered me in particular.) The rest: First, the food. Our appetizers were on the "specials": a watermelon salad and crab stuffed squash blossoms. The watermelon was good overall, but with the current issue of cyclospora outbreak, we probably would have picked something else if the menu had noted that one of the ingredients was arugula. I realize that this is just us being overly cautious but it would have been good to know in advance. The squash blossom stuffing tasted more like tuna than crabmeat. Edible but not that good. It got worse with entrees. Husband ordered the ribeye and I had the short rib. I was actually shocked to see that steak: it was SO thin. Wish I had thought to take a picture of it. Due to this, it was overcooked - almost impossible not to do so for such a thin piece of meat. A ribeye at Texas Roadhouse would have been superior to this, and probably half the price (it was criminal to charge $58 for this.) Also nowhere on the menu did it say that the seasoning in the steak was spicy. Again - would have ordered something else had he known that. Short rib was dry and the reduction sauce was overly salty. The goat cheese potato puree that accompanied both tasted good but there was so little of it that it was more of a suggestion of a side than an actual side. We skipped dessert and asked for the check, which took a long time to arrive. Eventually the waitress arrived, apologized for the wait, and set down an empty plate with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate syrup with a birthday candle. Huh??? Either give some kind of dessert or don't bother! We would have rather had no acknowledgement than this waste of time and dirtying a plate. To be clear - we weren't looking for a free dessert; we were ready to go and would have ordered something if we wanted it. But this is just weird. I'm sorry to see this place go downhill. It is overpriced and lacking in the quality that it had in past years.

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    The Conche - Inside a restaurant. Beautiful decor! Plenty of seating! So very comfortable.

    Inside a restaurant. Beautiful decor! Plenty of seating! So very comfortable.

    The Conche - Harissa Chicken

    Harissa Chicken

    The Conche - Filet mignon with an Italian pinot noir.

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