The food is more on the expensive end, but I enjoy the vibe in the restaurant and the deliciously crafted meals. This is a great place to enjoy time alone or with company! read more

I am an old patron of Sideboard, especially Danville. My bf and I used to go there for date day and we fell in love with it. So when Sideboard opened in Lafayette I was super happy to have one close to my home. Sadly, it opened a month after I moved to Las Vegas and have only been here once in February. And I was glad! It was just as I expected it to be; great coffee, great food, weird and amazing hot sauce, This time was okay. They have moved on to more used hot sauces, like Tapatio and Tabasco which takes away from the unique ambience. My mom and I were disappointed at our "cappuccinos" which were anything but, with little and super wet foam. The food has always been amazing. I will always praise the fresh ingredients and always changing menu. Sadly, I'm not leaving with the wow factor I've had many times before. Maybe it's the demanding patrons Lafayette that ask so much of their businesses. But I would much rather drive to Danville to gain the better experience read more

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I'm a new Lafayette resident (just moving from Moraga LOL) but I am close enough to walk to downtown Lafayette now. Just discovered Sideboard this week and I am OBSESSED. Their morning pastries are some of the best I've had. The pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, banana bread and brownie are TO DIE FOR. Can't wait to try everything else. I also got their take home veggie lasagna (all veggies - zucchini noodles) and OMG. So good. I am so happy to be a 10 minute walk from Sideboard, and such a nice chill place to be. Good people! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - All veggie (zucchini noodles) take home and bake lasagna. So good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Was hoping for a good dining experience based on the 4 star average for this place, but was very disappointed. Overall, the management of the restaurant is very inefficient--we had three different servers ask us if what they were carrying around was our order. They seemed very well staffed, so this really just poor training or poorly designed system. We ordered the Eggs Benedict, but they were just hard boiled eggs on a oversized English muffins with the lightest scattering of hollandaise on one of them and a complete drenching of sauce on the other one. So many other better spots in Lafayette. read more

A loss of stars primarily due to logistics. A confusing presentation inside the establishment is off-putting to first timers. You can't really see the menu without traversing the line of people already queued up. What's wrong with using the existing board space for the menu? I understand the specials are there... The food, well it's excellent. Our faves are the bacon scramble and the vegetarian scramble. The breakfast sandwich is pretty good but the bread (a torpedo sub) is all wrong. This sandwich should be served on brioche. That would be ah-mazing. The current bread it's served on feels kind of like a "breadwich" to me. The baked goods in the case are great and the coffee is good. The espresso is very good. Two front end employees in the morning usually. One on the register and one left to balance Coffee and service. It can get overwhelming for them in my experience. Price for breakfast was $30~. That's for 2 scrambles, a latte and a cappuccino. For LaMoRinda, it's pretty much on point... unfortunately... but it is what it is. TL;DR: a mainstay for breakfast with few frills. Good paleo/ LC choices. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - My favorite part of Sideboard. This is some seriously good water!!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

I absolutely love this place! They have such delicious (and healthy) food and their drinks are good. The vibe is always so great too. Highly recommend! read more

The best place ever! The staff is amazing, the food is incredible, and the atmosphere is unlike anything else! If you are craving some delicious comfort food look nowhere else! SIDEBOARD IS THE TOPS! Go there now, stop reading this and start eating! read more

Great brunch/lunch menu, food is consistently tasty. Tasty sweets and healthy menu. Love the local neighborhood vibe!

Excellent food, beautiful outdoor seating. My spouse ordered the waffles, which were a little too sweet. I ordered the breakfast pudding, which was phenomenal. I don't know how they got the custard to be that light. I'd definitely recommend that dish. read more

We stumbled upon this place while in Lafayette for my birthday. When we arrived, the place was jammed packed. Sideboard, is warm and inviting. However, we were a bit lost, being our first time here. Basically, you order your meal before getting a table, and the servers will bring the order to you. This place is adorable. Friendly and inviting. Good food and Coffee! The service is excellent, but it can get a bit loud. I also enjoyed the fact that you can order a picnic basket and enjoy your meal at the park across the restaurant. It was a great find. We'll be visiting again soon. read more

I wish they had one of these out here in MD, I'd be there all the time!! Cute restaurant with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! We came for lunch and I had the Ham and Cheese Melt on a English muffin served open face. BEST ham and cheese I have ever had. The english muffin was flufy, but the crust had the perfect crunch to it! The salad that came with it was perfect!!! read more

Walked over this evening to see what the big deal is about. I constantly see a bunch of people hanging around the corner area now. I will say the remodel and new businesses have brought people that picnic on that grassy corner. It's cute. I was really confused when I entered. I thought I would get seated first and then order. There was no definitive line. I had to ask the cashier if she was the person I see about getting seated and she seemed surprised. Did I miss a sign that said order first? Food: Ordered SB nachos and a cup of chilled avocado/cucumber soup. Homemade potato chips with blue cheese and grated cheddar. The potato chips were fabulous. Thin and crispy with delicous point reyes blue cheese with grated cheddar. Heated in the salamander. I really enjoyed it. The soup was interesting. It was thick and hearty for a chilled soup with a lot of diced shrimp. This soup wasn't for me but it could be for you! Ambiance: It is actually quaint and fitting of the area. Service: it was fine. Not warm and friendly though. Side note: a woman sat next to me and ordered the shrimp and mango enchiladas. It looked really yummy with what looked like homemade tortillas. I saw her take the first bite and then analyze the rest of her meal. I saw what she saw. That shrimp was raw. Like translucent raw. She went to return it and rather than asking for a different meal, she decided to get a refund. I would have ordered something else but I could see her trepidation. "They are willing to serve me raw shrimp, I don't care to order anything else. I'll just finish my wine." Despite this, I'll still give this place another try. Everyone always has a off day. read more

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Delicious but a little pricey. I've been here twice and ordered a breakfast sandwich, a latte, and an English muffin. The breakfast sandwich was very good, probably about average price ($13.50). I would have ordered a mimosa, but they were charging $10 for a non-bottomless mimosa, which seemed very high, so I went for a latte instead. The first time I ordered a latte to stay, they brought it to me in a large bowl. Like a small bowl-sized mug with no handles. It was really hot to touch, so a little difficult to drink at first. The second time I ordered a latte, I ordered it to go to avoid the bowl/mug situation but I'm pretty sure the amount they give you in a to-go cup is much less. The English muffin I had was superb, just incredible! However, my only issue with it is that they gave me a little square of chilled butter which made it hard to melt into my warm and toasty English muffin. And to be honest, I think I would have preferred just a tad bit more butter lol - I mean, it's a treat. I also stayed for a couple of hours to work on my laptop and I appreciate that the wifi was easily accessible. Very friendly staff and charming vibe. read more

Sideboard was a bit difficult to find although it was in plain view(next to Vino's & the theatre), look for the umbrellas (forgot the colour). menu: blackboard specials, draft beers, and coffee and other items(none priced). regular breakfast, lunch, sammies, and comfort food on printed menu. pastries in plastic shelves. eats: shrimp & mango enchilada (w/tax 16) -crunchy tasteless shrimp, and cheeses dominated tastes, mango raw, crunchy, tasteless ""aged white cheddar cheese, feta, crema, roasted tomatilo, shrimp, mango". -nice tastes, way overpriced. shrimp probably farm raised, not "natural" -one dimensonal tasty.not multidimensional take outs: -cashier too mechanical ala stepford wife -sammie came out slow, probably most help is on "break". -kitchen guy cue me to utensils etc. when he handed me sammie, ultra helpful 3.5 stars. pricing doesn't match the quality yet. read more

Had the veggie scramble and coffee and both were excellent. Did some work for an hour and half, very nice ambiance, music and service.

Every time is dine there the food is always fresh and so good!! The sandwiches are all excellent. My favorite is the chicken salad. Live love love the home made potato chips. A must if you want a great salad or sandwich. read more

Overall ok experience. Will go again if around the area. Menus - description not clear Food - small portion, poor presentation, taste average Price - expensive Atmosphere - very welcoming. Open seating. Utensils self served table is stocked constantly. Servers were good cleaning up dirty dishes. Toys and books available to entertain kids read more

Had a simple order of a side of eggs (over medium) and a side of bacon yesterday. Have had food poisoning since.

The fried chicken is world class. So are the homemade chips. Maybe they're short-handed, but I called in my order, arrived at the given time, and still had to wait 20 minutes for my order. Great food and ambience. Service could be more prompt. read more

I first left a review for this place 5 years ago and went back yesterday for the first time. It has improved a lot since it opened as it is much more professionally managed. It is funky which I really like as it has a lot of character and am glad it made it through the pandemic. Their baked goods seems very high quality, though they need more plant based options. In general if their menu was more plant based, I would make this my go-to breakfast place. Probably could use a pancake ' waffle option and a tofu scramble. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch and loved it! A deliciously hearty and healthy peasant salad and wine on tap for the win. I was also very impressed with the tater tots. Definitely homemade! We'll find an excuse to come back. The atmosphere and service was great. We sat in a cozy set of chairs and could have stayed all afternoon! read more

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Lovely ambiance and great food. It is a wait in line type service. Fabulous coffee too!

I had a mom breakfast date here and had such a delicious time (with a outrageously tasty morning bun and spinach and leek scramble) that I went back the next day to camp out with my computer along with some delicious house lemonade, the fiesta salad, and a killer gluten free carrot cake. OMG. People: GLUTEN FREE. CARROT. CAKE. Did I mention my slice was as big as face. And yes, I ate it in one sitting because it was so freaking delicious. Great food and a great ambiance that balances the cafe vibe with restaurant-level menu offerings and service. Also they put delicious fruits and veggies in the self serve water station--I admit it, I filled up my water bottle before leaving. And I can't stop thinking about their pastry case of yumminess, and especially that carrot cake... read more

What can I say? I guess I just don't fit in here. I'm rarely scoffed at when I ask for a large coffee, then charged $5 for a shitty cup of coffee... read more

Certain things are good, others are bad. I've had their banana bread (warmed up), their coffee, and their breakfast sandwich which were all delicious. Today I tried their vegetable panini (except I added chicken and avocado) and it was terrible. The bread was soggy and the whole sandwich was impossible to eat because it kept falling apart. read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - "Panini". Soggy bread, whole thing fell apart. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

This is a great addition to the Lafayette Downtown. You see this place busy all day all night. A great hangout for families and kids. The drip coffee is the best but $4 for a cup. I guess you pay for the ambiance. I haven't really ordered a meal, I am quiet happy with my $4 coffee. My kids get pastries and a hot cocoa with roasted marshmallows! Great for pictures! read more

Sideboard - Lafayette - Maple scone and hot cocoa with roasted marshmallows - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Awesome place. Needed a quiet place to sit down and catch up with a friend and enjoy something good to eat. We split a Thai Chicken Salad and Vegetable Panini. The salad was very large and had plenty of perfectly cooked chicken. The dressing was tasty and did not drown the salad. Crushed peanuts added a nice texture and taste. Bread on the panini was perfect. Nice crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and not too thick. Vegetables were perfectly cooked with a ton of flavor. I'm avoiding carbs an sweets, but the backed goods on display looked really good and I'm sure they were. Service was super efficient and friendly. They had outdoor dining options with heat lamps and blankets for those who needed a little extra. A really nice place! read more

My mother in law would like this place because it's kitschy, rustic, cute, and has a lot of tchotchkes all over the place. They also provide quarters to pay for the meter while you eat, which is great. That being said, I think this place is for people that want to meet up in a not-fancy fancy place (oh look, you get your own forks out of this country cupboard!) to talk and enjoy the atmosphere without paying too much attention to how their food tastes. The food, in my opinion, is overpriced and simply not that great (at least the items that I tasted). I arrived in the morning to meet up with my old roommate from college. I had a breakfast sandwich that looked positively delightful. A fried egg with runny yolk topped with ham, gruyere, and arugula on a very nice brioche that had "SB" branded on top as a nice touch. It only took me two bites to realize that looks were deceiving, and what I had on my hands was actually the blandest-tasting sandwich in my recent memory. I'm not even sure how that is possible with all the tasty ingredients contained within, but somehow The Sideboard managed to assemble a sandwich that tasted far less than the sum of its parts. And it cost almost 13 bucks. My friend ordered a scramble of some sort that didn't even look good. He didn't finish it, so I'm assuming it wasn't anything to write home about. I think it was around 10 bucks. He also ordered an English muffin that was obscenely large and looked like what a regular English muffin would look like if it had a thyroid issue. After a disappointing breakfast, my friend and I relaxed and chatted until the lunch menu was ready at 11. I'm a big fan of fried chicken, so I was eager to sample their offerings. Turns out, you can only buy a full bucket (a whole chicken) or a half bucket (half a chicken) of fried chicken. They wouldn't sell me pieces. I was asking them to take my money for a piece of chicken and they wouldn't do it. So, I reluctantly ordered half a bucket of chicken because I didn't want to leave without tasting it. What a mistake. The chicken pieces arrived at my table, steaming hot, smelling delicious, and obviously very crispy. When I bit into them, I was treated to the most rubbery, unseasoned, and tasteless fried chicken I have ever had. The stuff I bought on the side of the road in Cambodia that gave me painful diarrhea tasted better than this. I'm not sure how they achieved this, but they managed to make a fried chicken thigh rubbery and gross. In short, The Sideboard clearly is not for me. Overpriced, under-seasoned, and not my style. I would describe the food as non-vegetarian food cooked by a team of vegetarians. They have no idea what it's supposed to taste like. read more

The prices are high. The food was good. The fruits and yogurt is underwhelming. There was a guy who was probably the owner/manager and he was kind and attentive. The cashier girl was just okay. I didn't find her too kind when ordering. This place is strictly self-service style, but when you pay by the evil ipad, the lowest tipping option it gives is 15%. You want people to tip you what we tip at a full service restaurant? You can do custom amount but I just hate that system. read more

Sideboard is one of my favorites in Danville. Really happy that there is another location in Lafayette for when I'm in that area. We dined here on a warm Sunday evening. We sat outside and had a nice view of the park across the way. There was a family who took advantage of the delivery in the park - this is a cool touch. The food and menu selections are very much like the Danville location, so your favorites are are here. I had the Grilled Ham and Cheese Melt on this particular visit and loved every bite, per usual. We scarfed a few cookies while waiting for dinner to arrive, and they were all great. I went back for a Strawberry Shortcake, and was disappointed. The shortbread was soggy and bland (I understand it has liquid and juice from the other ingredients) and really not to my liking at all. This won't deter me at all from returning, I just likely won't get this one again. Other than that - this location is awesome! read more

COVID-19 FRIENDLY: Outdoor seating (tables on the patio and a park just across the parking lot) and a huge menu for take out. The staff did an amazing job of keeping things socially distant, fully sanitizing tables in between uses, and using QR codes for menus. As someone that is a bit immune compromised, I felt really safe eating here. If you go here, you HAVE to try their mac and cheese (I added pulled pork, which was a great decision). It was the most delicious, creamy, and rich mac and cheese ever and absolutely filled that comfort food craving I was having. Parking is pretty easy and they have something for everyone on the menu - breakfast, brunch, lunch, pastries and coffee, etc. The service was amazing and so helpful and accommodating. They made great recommendations for us to try and offered an amazing substitution when they ran out of English muffins for the eggs benedict my husband ordered (they served it on crispy sourdough toast instead, which is his new favorite). I would sit here all day drinking coffee and eating my way through the menu with a good book in hand (post-COVID of course). This is definitely worth a stop if you're looking to get out of the house and have an amazing meal and relaxing place to hang out. read more

Always great to find a local spot worth repeat visits! The chips are freshly made, beautiful ambiance and outdoor seating helps push the afternoon along! I love the salads and the menu offers freshly prepared food. They offer picnic service which is perfect for parents with younger children to dine 50 feet across the street! Room to run, blankets provided and games. read more

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Nothing to write home about. Decent, felt expensive and underwhelming. I'd go back, but would lower my expectations.

The location is cute, the food was good and well prepared, albeit a bit overpriced. We ordered the French press coffee and it came to the table after we were finished eating. The wait staff blamed us for ordering the wrong drink. The up side was it was good coffee. One would think if you are in the business you would hold the order until the coffee was nearly done. Really not that hard. It made for a very unpleasant experience. Not to mention you have to set up your own table, water etc. for those prices. The charm is missed on me. read more

I loved the huevos and hot chocolate! My server was so sweet, but since I ordered at the counter from someone else and she else brought out the food I didn't get a chance to get her name. Everyone was lovely though and it was the perfect brunch experience. read more

The girls behind the counter should be trained my the folks at Locanda Positano on how to serve customers. They make mistakes in orders and just aren't humble enough to apologize. It really isn't hard to say, "I am so sorry we made a mistake." That is all it would take. read more

The goods at this place lie in the appetizers section. The tater tots and the kale chips are awesome. The sandwiches and salad are ok, but not great. Kind of overpriced for a place that isn't even full service. I find that their menu lacks many items that are really hardy. Generally speaking, I get hungry after about three hours after I eat here. I have eaten the pulled pork sandwich with was good, but I felt like I could have had that anywhere. The thai salad is also pretty good, but there is nothing about it that stands out as exceptional. So let's address the elephant in the room here: This place has a cheese problem. Don't get me wrong, I like cheese, but feta isn't one that I gravitate towards and they put it on EVERYTHING!!!! Does this place own stock in the Feta Cheese Industry or something? Feta on enchiladas with shrimp.....no......just, no. Also, the first time I ordered the thai salad, it came with this log of Humboldt Cheese placed on top. I was, like, wut?? The second time I ordered it, it wasn't there which led to believe that it was a mistake. It's a good place, but the pricepoint and general crowdedness keeps me from coming back on a regular basis. read more

Delicious and very cozy! I will be back! I ordered a mocha; it was HUGE! And it was really good. The Benedict's are really yummy too...I'll prob try everything lol read more

I was very hungry and thirsty so I jetted off to visit the new Sideboard in Lafayette. Just finished my lunch and I had a veggie tostada, iced coffee, and banana cream pie in a jar. I forgot the name they used for the banana dessert. As a dessert person, I loved the banana cream pie! It has real bananas with a chewy cookie on top. It was served chilled so it was excellent for today's hot weather. I did not take it home as I will be charged $1 for the glass jar. The iced Americano coffee was strong which is how I like it. I took it to go. The veggie tostada was a tad too salty for my taste; otherwise it would have been perfect! Being a vegetarian, I appreciate restaurants with vegetarian dishes. I took off one star because of the excess sodium. I had a brief bout of coughing due to the excess salt. Perhaps I can try other dishes with less salt next time. Generous portion! The decor is eclectic and home-like with different types of dining table and chair combination. It feels welcoming. Families are welcome here. It has an outdoor seating area too. Tables get bussed right away. Clean dining area. Fast and efficient service. The cashier appears to be knowledgeable of their food offerings which is good. Printed menu by cashier was helpful. read more

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We love sideboard. The Burger can't be beat! My other favorite is the breakfast pudding :)