Netter fried chicken than Wayfare Tavern (SF), IMO. Perfectly seasoned, not over battered, tender and moist. Half bucket has 5 pieces (not enough for 2 ppl), while full bucket has 10 pieces of chicken. Pairs great with the generous serving of the beet salad with grapefruit vinaigrette dressing. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Fried chicken (half bucket) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Came here with some girl friends for dinner and immediately felt cozy in what looked like an awesome coffee/lounge spot. You order at the counter and wait at the table of your choice which was a plus and the food came out within about 10 minutes. The food was delicious. The fries were my favorite! The grilled chicken was cooked perfectly- not dry at all. Their homemade ranch was amazing with the fries to dip. I'd highly recommend trying the fries with ranch. My friends loved their food too. Only downside I would say is the staff did not feel inviting and warm. No smiles, no checking on our dining experience, and even asked us to wrap up or conversation to head out at around 7:30. One lady said, "Can I give you a 5-10 minute warning?" This was a bit odd and even a turn off granted the restaurant closure was at 8pm. They started their whole cleaning process around 7:15 which made us feel like they were eager to go home and have us leave to close up early. Wish they would have focused on making us feel more welcome instead. Bummer! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Grilled chicken sandwich (subbed the potato chips for fries) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Had the grilled chicken sandwich and it was on par compared to a standard grilled chicken sandwich. Upgraded to the fries because it normally comes with homemade potato chips. The vibe of the place was really cool. Not much seating inside. But they had a nice front porch/patio area with heaters and blankets inside if you're still cold. I give it 4 of 5 because it's pretty basic nothing really jumped out at me. I want to go back to try the pizza. read more

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Update, definitely try their mushroom enchiladas. It's not on their website but might be my favorite thing there. Even meat lovers will like this filling meal! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Veggie Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Their New Orleans iced coffee (a new menu item as far as I know) was awesome!! Not too sweet (at least for me, not so much for my boyfriend, who added milk to his, since they cannot make it less sweet as it is premixed) and just the right amount of chicory. One cool thing about this place is they offer "picnic service" where you can eat across the street in the grassy knoll. You bring your drinks, and they bring you the food in a picnic basket. I haven't tried this myself, but it sounds super cute! read more

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Came here about 2 weeks ago. I would say it's just meh, you wait in line for about 25 minutes standing to order your food and grab your own silverware. It made me slightly iffy because dirty hands could be touching all the silverware and no one would know. On top off that I felt like it was slightly weird to have the minimum tip around 18%-25%. I don't remember the number but I think the if you are tipping for the service... there should be more service provided. The food was okay so I just personally wouldn't come back. Also I think it's kind of off putting to have día de los muertos decor and not have an alter... but that's just my two cents. read more

Don't order a PB&J unless you want 2 pieces of white bread with no PB or J for $7....!!!

My husband and I have been here a few times within the last few weeks. We love it!! The food is delicious. I had the ceviche salad, so fresh and full of flavor. Their fried chicken sandwich with chips was yummy. Their iced tea is great. Oh, and the blueberry cheesecake! I love the eclectic decoration and the displays. Some of the daily specials are on the walls as posters. It's such a fun place to sit and observe, taking in all the details. We will need to keep going back so we can try more things off the menu. read more

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The fried chicken was served cold and tasted awful. The salad was mediocre.

3 1/2 stars. I've eaten here a few times. Once for a large breakfast with my family, once with my boyfriend to have a quick coffee and pastry type breakfast, and once with my sister-in-law for lunch and coffee. The coffee has always been good. I am a fan of their lattes, and my boyfriend likes their drop coffee. They have a pretty decent selection. I also really enjoy their pastries and baked goods. More often than not, the case can look a bit empty, and I like to think it's because people really like it and order from it often. The huevos rancheros I ordered for breakfast once was good. Not *pow* knock your socks of good, but I enjoyed it. The bucket of fried chicken we shared for lunch was tasty and it didn't come out cold, but I wanted it to come out piping out. Especially since we were having a late lunch and it wasn't very busy inside. For future visits, I'd only come back to enjoy coffee and a scone. I didn't think the price and taste for their entrees were that impressive. read more

A pleasant, casual place to eat in Lafayette. They have a large outdoor seating area, which I appreciate, as I still prefer to eat outdoors. The food is original and well prepared, decent portion size. read more

Amazing food and great service. The perfect spot for breakfast in Lafayette! We will certainly be back.

As a Lafayette resident, I have been at this place a few times prior to Covid, order take-out frequently and while the food is good but pricey, the customer service has always been spotty but tolerable. Today was my first time eating on their patio with my family since re-opening. The experience today from the newly hired waitresses is AWFUL. The waitress (blond with glasses) and perhaps a host (redhead) were speaking so abrasively with no manners. Two of them (redhead and the bleached blond) came out twice to tell me to put my mask on if I am not eating or drinking, while I am actually doing just that. It was completely unnecessary to do and on top in such a RUDE manner. There were other people there also not wearing masks while eating, but for whatever reason, they decided to "school" me about the rules. Perhaps because I am non-white and look either Latin or Middle-Eastern. It is obvious that those two have very little training and lack of professional experience. As a paying customer, I felt discouraged to go there again. It is one thing to pay for good but overpriced food, but $hity customer service will definitely cost the owner in profits. Will spend my money elsewhere. read more

This place has potential love that it's in front of a park with nice outdoor seating area. Maybe I caught them on a bad day but it tasted like they forgot to season the food. Chicken had potential just no flavor same can be said for the enchiladas. Fries were the best thing I had but I didn't go there for fries. May give them a second try but I spent a lot of money on food I didn't eat. read more

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Good food, nice ambiance if it wasn't for the miserable proprietors it would be pleasure. People don't go out for dinner to be scolded. Maybe try a thank you and smile next time read more

We ate here on a Saturday night. The restaurant was not full, but the noise level was high. Vintage tables and chairs. The dishes are unmatched and old--like they shopped at Goodwill. You wait in line at the register to order, find a table and get your own flatware, napkins and water. We ate family style, sharing numerous dishes among five of us. We started with fried Brussels sprouts that were good but too greasy. The French fries were good, and not greasy. The peasant salad was nice and fresh, like a warm spinach salad with apple slices, pomegranate seeds and no hard boiled egg. I really liked the crunch although the flavor was just ok. The pulled pork sandwich was my favorite. The meat was succulent and flavorful, without any heavy BBQ sauce. I am allergic to cheese, but the mac and cheese looked good. The last dish they served was the bucket of fried chicken. Beautiful looking, but too dry and lacking flavor. Hot pepper honey on the chicken helped, but I don't like honey on my fried chicken. This place has a lot of potential but food is of uneven quality. read more

My regular recommendation for lunch or brunch in Lafayette. Delicious breakfast pastries coffee, fried chicken sandwiches, salads, etc. Four stars as is a bit pricey and the take home Mac and cheese recipe must have changed as used to be delicious and loved by my family but not great last time we tried. Seems like they went with stronger flavored cheese and wasn't the usual hit. read more

They pack up take out real nice! No soggy fries or hamburgers. Appreciate the extra effort to make takeout a great option read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Burger and fries, I ate half the fries first :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

A nice selection and love the atmosphere as well. Haven't been there in a bit but loved their burgers. Salads are nice too.

Tea was lovely, the food was good but nothing to write home about. Employees are sweet, my coffee cake came out burnt and my server was apologetic and genuine. Interior has a sweet, rustic vibe. Lots of space to work and read, though it can get a little crowded. Cute little cafe! read more

Not much of a fan. I wanted to be and hoped to be, as I had heard a lot of good things about it, but its waaay out of my budget and price range, for the amount of food given. Its too bad, too, cause I found its atmosphere to be cute and quaint, a bit on the funky side, even though it has a beachy openness side to it. It is nice that the restaurant provides quarters to their customers to help with the metered parking that envelopes the area, but for me, on my tight budget, its just doesn't help enough. Just too expensive. read more

Salads are good. Ambience is cozy and fun. My family likes their friend chicken and French fries.

They have a wide variety of pastries, and it was hard to choose because they all looked so delicious. I ended up getting a muffin and a latte. The muffin had just the right amount of sweetness. It was evident that it was freshly baked, with a soft, moist texture that made every bite delightful. The latte had a rich coffee flavor that complemented the muffin. The atmosphere of the cafe was cozy and inviting, and the staff were friendly. read more

This is actually a really cool place, with good options to eat. However 80% of the staff working here is outright rude and disrespectful. If you go here, make sure the stars are aligned right, because that directly correlates to the mood of the staff. A friendly suggestion to the manager get rid of all the temperamental staff and install self ordering kiosks. read more

The food was so good! We got a Mexican breakfast bowl with pork, refried beans, and poached eggs and a steak sandwich. Both were very tasty! Only reason I didn't give 5/5 stars is because they didn't have matcha on the drink menu and I love me some matcha! They had cocktails, espresso, wine, tea, lemonade, etc. read more

Do yourself the biggest favor and order as many slices of the coffee cake that are available! You're welcome !

I've been here a handful of times now since it's right by my office and have had a solid experience each time. My favorite thing about Sideboard is that you can get blankets and a picnic basket from them and sit outside on the lawn! We did that the first time I went and it just made for the most relaxing lunchtime. I believe I've had a burger and salad here before, but my most recent meal there was my favorite. I got the meatloaf sandwich and the flavor was excellent. And it was delightfully juicy and soft. Service was good too. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Meatloaf sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Great food, pretty quick service as the line was long but the food came out quickly. Always one of my favorite places for lunch!

My coworker brought me here after a morning hike around the reservoir a week ago. I've been day dreaming of the breakfast pudding ever since! I had the breakfast salad which was very yummy as well. But I'm going back for that breakfast pudding FORSURE. Make sure you get there early if you want to try it because they run out by 11 or noon some days! Edit: I went back yesterday and the pudding was sold out by 10 am I was so bummed! read more

Such a cute little place! Amazing food, great coffee, and fun. Professional staff. We will be coming back for sure! read more

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BREAKFAST MAC AND CHEESE. Need I say more? Crispy bacon, 2 nice over easy eggs, and some delicious Mac and cheese makes for one amazing breakfast. It's definitely more indulgent, but they give you JUST enough so you don't feel super heavy after. I have my new favorite dish from Sideboard! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Went there for lunch recently, friendly service and the food was great! Kind of pricey for lunch but I guess that's a sign of the times.

Cozy cozy cozy place in Lafayette. We had a great time there. Also hot chocolate was perfect with marshmallow!

I have been to this location a handful of times and although the food is good if your in the mood for salad and American fare, I think the ambiance is pretty neat. The service is always a little on the cool side if you know what I mean but the other night I was out walking and thought I'd stop in for a cocoa, i had the most rude service imaginable. 2 women were gossiping behind the espresso machine and one of them looked at me 3 times! And literally looked right thru me. I asked them if they were open and I don't know if she didn't see me because she was blind but she simply looked away like my mouth hadn't moved and I wasn't standing at the counter ready to order. I even walked away to check closing time on my phone, I thought maybe they just stop acknowledging ppl once they close but sure enough they were still open For another hour. I walked back to the counter and finally the other woman looked up and begrudgingly came to help me. The $6 +tip cocoa was warm and definitely not enough chocolate, it seemed their conversation was taking president over me- a customer. I get it, but everyone has issues and work is not the place to bring drama especially in the hospitality industry. I served, bartended and was a barista for 10 years and would never do this. It was nasty and rude. A surveillance tape would confirm this experience if they have it but from now on I'll take my business to Lafayette's Tutu's. I felt like they didn't want me as a customer anyhow. Bummer bc I really wanted to have this be a spot for me and my son to visit as he grew up. read more

Was pretty disappointed in the customer service or total disregard for it during our last visit. It's normally a fun atmosphere and good food, but our last experience with a hungry toddler was brutal. read more

This place can be pricey but has some winners on their menu. My fav so far is the breakfast pudding which it's basically a crustless quiche. I've tried the veggie scramble and fried garlic potatoes but found the scramble to be a bit rich and missing something. Their lattes and pastries are good. The plain coffee is a bit meh so go for the French press it's much better. read more

Pricey but truly outstanding quality. If you like English Muffins--you will have to try theirs. A meal unto itself. Excellent lattes, and egg dishes as well. The atmosphere is charming and comfortable. The service is efficient--it has to be since this place is always hopping. read more

Happy to have discovered this quaint little eatery neighborhood eatery. The decor is warm and inviting. You order at the counter and get served at the table. I ordered the Breakfast pudding with goat cheese and asparagus. It was so moist and fluffy packed with delicious cheesy flavors. Their Four Barrels drip coffee was excellent! I'll be back to try their lunch menu as well. read more

Delicious! Fast and friendly service. A really great Bloody Mary! Also their ginger cookie is to die for!

This is a cute little spot in Lafayette. The parking is somewhat inconvenient, but if you get lucky you can grab a spot right out front (that of course has a meter). You order at the front counter, which would be fine if they had a large menu to look at while you waited. They don't, so ordering takes much longer as people get to the counter and decide what to eat. They then give you a number and you seat yourself and grab your own silverware. The food was adequate, but my dirty chai latte was served in a soup bowl without a handle. Normally I wouldn't mind, but of course they only have paper straws that don't even handle cold liquids well. It basically became limp as soon as I put it in the latte. Overall, I would come back only if a friend wanted to, as I think at busy times the ordering process is a cluster, and it's kind of annoying to get up several times to keep grabbing things you need (salt, pepper, cream, sugar, water) especially when you have chronic pain. The staff also were not super friendly and I had to repeat my order because the guy at the counter wasn't fully paying attention. read more