Sideboard is such a great place to go to on a weekend morning because the actual restaurant space is so quaint and cute, and they even have water bowls for your dogs outside! I had high expectations for Sideboard coming in because the menu items all sounded really delicious. After you place your order, they give you a cute table number sign with clever puns and I got a laugh out of that :) Unfortunately when my order of breakfast mac n cheese came ( mac n cheese, bacon, and eggs), I took one bite and felt that it was both too dry and too heavy. Somehow I thought that the dish would play out a little better, perhaps with a more saucy cheese sauce. If the dish was too dry, maybe even having the runny egg yolk spill out into the dish could have helped. The banana pudding dessert though was good, and would return to try other menu items. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Breakfast mac n cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Love the coffee and the setting. Last time I had a very good salad with chicken. I need to get back again, really liked the blankets they have if you need to keep your lap warm sitting outside. read more

Great atmosphere and delicious food. Lots of Gluten-free and Vegan selections. Draw back being no coffee refills. Not waiting on a long line for another coffee. read more

The food is tasty, the coffee is strong, the pastries and cookies are delicious, and the service is sooo slow. Once the owner (I think it was the owner) arrived the front house workers seemed to speed up and start serving. read more

I've been here a couple times and I love the atmosphere! It's a great spot to study. The service is wonderful and friendly. The blossoming jasmine tea is my all-time favorite, absolutely worth a try. The elderberry tea was substantial. Pretty much what I expected. In terms of food, I would highly recommend the zin poached pear and chocolate. I cut up the pear into smaller pieces and smothered it in the grain and chocolate - i will definitely be back for it. The brussels sprouts were a bit unappealing - they were very plain. The aioli was the only saving grace, but it could only do so much. Lastly, I've had the fries with spicy ketchup. They were delicious and came with a healthy serving of fries. Overall a very lovely spot for tea and food. Already excited to come back! read more

Nice ambience and menu . But Thai salad is $18 and boring with just romaine lettuce chicken a few peanuts and dressing. Very pricey for the bougie crowd. Eating out in Bay Area isn't worth it these days- better to make a nice sandwich or salad at home read more

Too expensive for mediocre food. Nice staff and food came out quick. Would not go back.

Five stars: 1. Nice atmosphere for brunch (best for smaller groups unless picnicking on the lawn) 2. Good food (although pricy) - even the gluten free pastries are pretty good 3. Dog friendly outdoor tables read more

Outstanding service and care. We first starting coming while our son had a dairy allergy and they were extremely helpful. Great home cooking food and they will make a picnic for you to enjoy the small grass area directly in front. (Busy street, so be advised) Breakfast/Brunch & Beer and wine service as well! read more

No idea how I went so long not knowing that sideboard opened a location in Lafayette. Perfect little family spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Located right next to a little park they offer to-go options so you can sit at the park and let the kids run it out. One of the reasons that I love sideboard is because they totally welcome customizations which makes dining easy for everyone! read more

Prehaps the worse phone service I have ever received. Through a recommendation for brunch from a friend. I called in and asked the young lady at the hostess stand if would she mind setting a table up for eight. I told her my family was loading in the car & would be there in 5 to 10 min. This is after she let me know they where slow. The reason being is I have two infants so I'm on a tight timeline ( I try to not let them disrupt others meals) along with a diabetic that has low blood sugar. She said there was no way to help as the restaurant does not take reservations till 3PM. I personally didn't feel like I was asking for a reservation just a little bit of consideration and accommodation as I didn't feel that I would be displacing any other patrons in the resturant. I really hoped they would try being considerate realizing I was just trying to give them my business. read more

This is such a cute, fun place to grab an easy brunch and the food is delicious!!!! The potatoes gratin are to die for and the baked treats are all so yummy :) Also, if you are a but hungover from a night in the city and want a few steps up from your standard greasy spoon fare, and where you don't stand out wearing sunglasses inside you this is your place Oh, and a little tip: Be friendly to the staff. So many people were rude and impatient with the lovely young woman taking orders at the front and it was disheartening. They are there to make your morning a little better with they're food and ambiance, at least try to return the favor but not being an impatient jerk! read more

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Very nice staff pleasant atmosphere inside and outside plenty of seating . delicious mimosas and delicious food we will certainly come back. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Thai chicken wings cowboy chili fried Brussels sprouts tater tots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Not sure why this place is so loved. I have been here a dozen times and always am conceding that I will have a slightly above average meal. The location, and outdoor area is great and its really nice place to hangout but the food lacks. The best items are the pastries and then stick to the steak sandwich with fries. read more

Nice quality food, cute location, really tasty food. My only complaint so far is the French fry order is measly but who cares? It still tastes great. read more

Very yummy lunch today. I had the Veggie Paninni and my hubby had the Chicken Thai Salad.

Interesting food and ambiance. Ridiculous service. 15 minutes for a hot tea (hot water). Even after checking where the tea was. Restaurant was 50% full. They make you feel they are making you a favor. read more

Little confused how it worked lol but pretty good little snacks. Cinnamon roll was pretty good, lemon meringue jar was pretty fire; beignets were pretty good. The breakfast Mac was good had decent amount of bacon and the eggs were cooked perfect. Eggs benny was okay not great but okay. Coffee was strong like on steroids. Would definitely come again. Plus brought the pup read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Cinnamon roll beignets and lemon meringue jar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Great location, friendly staff, food looks great but taste bland. We ordered the tater tots for our tot and they didn't taste that great. They were bland and appeared to be deep fried mashed potato balls. I had the breakfast burger and that to was bland. The egg was not seasoned it lacked salt and pepper and the patty was too thick and lacked seasoning as well. The cheese was the best part of the burger. Not bad just nothing to write home about. The pour over coffee was yummy though. Overall this is an average establishment with nice location. read more

Sideboard is one of my top favorites. I love everything about this restaurant--the relaxed and slightly funky vibe, the friendly service, and most important, the delicious and distinctive food. I'm never disappointed. read more

Had lunch here Friday. Food was good. Nice place. We have been here once, will keep trying other places.

I wanted to share some info on this great spot my family and I went to for Father's Day. Sideboard Lafayette is a super kid friendly restaurant that has a "entertaining in your kitchen" feel to it inside. The part that we enjoyed the most was their Picnic option. They supply blankets, umbrellas and even entertainment (large Jenga blocks, Corn Hole, toys) and bring your food to you in a picnic basket! They have lots of healthy options and offer a Natural, Organic, homemade and handcrafted menu! They have items for vegetarian/vegans, their meat is grass fed and they don't use canola oil to deep fry! The thing I was impressed with was on the kids menu they have "chicken and dip dip", the dips and ketchup are all house-made and the chicken is grilled, not battered and deep fried We enjoyed our lunch across the street from their restaurant on the large grassy area, perfect for all ages to hangout eat and play (Hello Toddler Friendly!) Their is also a Safeway across the street if you needed to grab anything specific or enjoy some wine with your meal read more

This is a little gem in Lafayette (& they also have a larger location in Danville). We came here for dinner and did a full veggie meal and left full with smiles on our faces. We ordered the beet salad, corn pudding, bruschetta & Brussels sprouts. I didn't think this would fill 3 people, but I was wrong. The beets were very sweet and I loved the little block of cheese, although I wish it was crumbled up a bit to spread out the flavor evenly. The corn was so sweet and fresh and with pudding was savory and velvety. The bruschetta was good with the tomatoes in season and the fried Brussels sprouts?? YUM. My favorites were probably the corn pudding & brussel sprouts. The owner Erin came to the shop as we finished our meal closer to closing and wow she is a gem. We said that we'd definitely be back because we didn't know the patio was dog friendly and she sent us home with some PB dog treats that they bake in house. She is so sweet & personable & her food is amazing - a great combo for a restaurant owner! Can't wait to come back to try breakfast & lunch options read more

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Best Veggie burger IMHO. Black bean and oatmeal fully seasoned with a crunchy texture on the outside. I opted for the side salad vs. the homemade chips and was more than pleased. I love brunch here but an early supper on a hot night was a great decision! read more

Loved the vibe of this place! I got the ceviche salad and it was delicious. Our one issue was that we asked what was on the steak sandwich and weren't told of the onions. But those were easily scraped off. The coffee was great and the peanut butter cookie sandwich was also fantastic! read more

Super cute restaurant. I got a little confused looking for the store front but as I entered, it was an open and inviting space. I had the option of eating indoor or outdoor, I chose to sit indoor facing outside through the window. I ordered their green lasagna, which I believe was a special. I have always been a fan of vegetable lasagna so I knew I had to try it. It was amazing! Tasted SO good. The service I received was very warm and friendly. The ambiance allowed me to go through my schedule, enjoy my meal and leave with a lasting impression. I will definitely have to come back and try some other things. It's always a good day when I find a restaurant that I'd love to come back to. read more

Got the to go fried chicken special last weekend. The Mac and cheese was delicious- super rich. The coleslaw was fresh and no mayo Which I loved. The broccoli was really oily and greasy unfortunately and although the chicken was perfectly cooked - it needed seasoning.... I wouldn't order this again - going to try other menu items on our next pick up. read more

this is one of my favorite spots to go. it's the place i took my fiancee to dinner on our first date so it'll always have a special place in my heart. i love their desserts and pastries. if my stomach would allow, i'd buy one of each of the pastries and eat them one by one. so funny story, my fiancee didn't know this place was a restaurant and had been coming here as a coffee shop for a little while. i, on the other hand, didn't know they had coffee and had been coming here as a restaurant for a little while. when we met, we put the two together. i've had the fried chicken here and it's amazing. i'm craving some right now, actually. but this time, i asked the server what was something on the menu that's underrated. she suggested the veggie burger. now i'm not a huge veggie burger fan, but i do know that servers sometimes have this inside info of what's really good. my verdict? the veggie burger was ok. it was pretty "meaty" but i'd definitely rather have some fried chicken. my lady ordered the tuna melt. it was ok, but everything on the plate was the same color. i love banana pudding, but i wasn't a huge fan of theirs. i did love their fruit crumble thing. also, if you order the mac and cheese (as you will be tempted to) it's not a very big portion. my order literally came out in a small child's bowl. not like the child was small, although with the size of the plate, this child would have been extremely small. take a look at their website, they have a secret menu that i've been wanting to try out. read more

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Love this place. It has a nice, easy relaxed vibe great for families. Love the food. We loved the english muffin so much we ordered to go. Nice and buttery and toast really nice. My daughter had the chilaquilis. She let us have a taste and we were eyeing it for the rest of the meal. Nice tortilla taste with the right amount of cheese and sauce. Yummy. Another highlight was their version of beignets. Delicious, fluffy, not too dense, and very tasty filling. read more

I come here often. When friends come out of town I make sure to bring them here. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are always amazing. Favorite salad: Kale Caesar w/ Chicken or Bacon Favorite Side: kale Chips or Brussels Sprouts Favorite Dish: Mac and Cheese (one of the best) Favorite Dessert: Any of the baked goods (cheesecake) Favorite Breakfast: Chilaquiles or Eggs Benedict Let's just say they know what they are doing. When the weather is warm. They give you an option to PICNIC on the green in front of the restaurant. They provide the blanket, basket and umbrella. They will even bring the food out to you on the lawn. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Coffee bar and order station - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Good luck finding this place because they have no signage on the street, in fact I didn't see it on the building either. Well we did finally find it and glad we did. I went ahead and ordered an entire bucket of fried chicken. It was quite delish. The chicken pieces weren't oversized, they weren't salty, and they weren't greasy! We also had the mango shrimp enchiladas. The shrimp was cooked very well. Great texture and rich in flavor. Prices seemed to be quite high but I would give it a shot if you are in the area. read more

I'm always disappointed when a place has a nice ambiance but the food isn't up to par. It's a nicely decorated cafe and the coffee and pastries are decent. But this cafe is way too expensive for being a regular Sunday brunch spot. I paid $4+ for two small slices of Acme toast and $10 for a mediocre watery vegetable scramble. (A tip for the chef: sauté the spinach until there's no water left before adding the eggs if you want to avoid water at the bottom of the dish) All I can say is that there must not be many brunch options available in lamorinda if a place can charge as much as they do for mediocre food. It's more expensive to eat here than in the city. read more

Got severe food poisoning from this restaurant. After long supporting the business, I can no longer support because of the horrifying and scarring experience. Eat with caution.... read more

Enjoyed the meatloaf sandwich . Pricey . But they are serious about not letting you have ketchup. It needed ketchup. Would have Left if we weren't a group Next time I'll bring ketchup and share it !!! read more

Sideboard Lafayette has really delicious, unique food! It's a cute order-at-the-counter style cafe. It's family-friendly and good for small groups. We had the shrimp ceviche salad and it was SO good and fresh. We also had the fried chicken (half bucket) and it was really good and a great portion size! Only thing is that it's a bit busy on the weekends and it's first-come, first-serve seating so you might have to wait around to snag a table (but you won't have to wait too long)! read more

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I usually go there for breakfast and it is pretty good. We recently went there in the evening for dinner takeout. We got the chicken pot pies for $18.95 each with tax $21.00 each. We thought that was pricy. When we got them home they didn't have any crust... at all. It came with a scone though, but I think that is expensive for an individual chicken pot pie with no crust, since there is less labor to make them. They were not worth the price. read more

Sideboard is the perfect restaurant / kitchen, in the middle of Lafayette, that serves the most delicious (organic & fresh) food ever! My children and I had the fried chicken with tater tots and caprese salad. It was everything I hoped it would be! The fried chicken had just the right amount of herbs & spices, serve hot and definitely well worth the wait. This place is warm, welcoming and charming. But I especially love the country home decor. Also, you can order your food to be packed for a picnic in the park across the street, how cute is that?! read more

Pricey but the food is delish. The staff is nice and I like that the have nice patio seating and inside seating as well. Cute place and good but crappy parking lol. Can't have it all read more

Great breakfast options, friendly staff, dog friendly (water bowls and cookies for the pups) French press coffee was excellent read more

I love these homie joints that serve comfort food. We decided to family style our dinner so we could try more things. We came for a late dinner and we're the last ones served. They patiently took our order and we didn't feel rushed. The outside seating was really cute with the lighting and blankets. Since it was quite cold we decided to eat indoors at one of their long communal tables. The cutlery, water, and sauces were self serve. We ordered: - Mac and Cheese $10.75: this Mac and cheese was so good! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the cheese to pasta ratio was on point. It was so good that I grabbed the last quarter even before asking my friends if they had tried it. It is a must get for Mac and cheese lovers like myself. - Meatloaf sandwich $13.75: this came with a side of chips. This was my least favorite of the three, but I'm not a big meat loaf fan. My husband loves this and it is always his go to. - Skirt steak sandwich $16.25: it came with a side of fries. We choose the herb sauce which is similar to ranch, but lighter. The fries were cooked really well and I really enjoyed it with the herb sauce. The steak was cooked well and each bite was so tasty as all the flavors mixed well. Definitely worth trying! Overall, great experience here and really tasty food. read more

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