Great place to grab breakfast in Madison, Tennessee. Looked a bit ramshackle on the outside, but that is half the appeal. The inside is all (for lack of a better description) homespun and pleasant. Again, it is a nice ambiance. The service was extremely friendly and professional. The breakfast was very good and I would definitely recommend here. read more

Coffees are fun and interesting and really delicious. Counter service feels weird. It looks like more of a sit down but the staff is super nice and friendly. Food was...eh, pretty basic and didn't match the elaborate coffees. But still good. read more

We showed up with high hopes after reading all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, reality did not get the memo. The place was quiet, yet it still took a minute for anyone to notice we existed. My husband ordered the biscuit sandwich - great flavor, but the biscuit crumbled like it was giving up on life. I ordered the blueberry waffle, which I can only describe as a "build-your-own blueberry waffle" since the blueberries were simply... placed on top. And when I asked for an iced coffee, I learned their method is basically "hot coffee taking a polar plunge." Hard pass. read more

We were looking around for a good sit in breakfast that can accommodate my toddler. She's a handful! They have indoor and outdoor seating, it was perfect for us. They also have a high chair for her. We really enjoyed our food. We like how their omelette is not one of those pre-picked ingredients and I was able to choose what meat and veggies I want in it. My toddler finished her casserole and did not leave a lick of it. She finished her whole bowl! That's how great it was. The coffee is mid, I've had better in Nashville. I was would have gotten a regular latte if I would have known... I was hoping the fan favorites or specialty would be special. There's plenty of parking! I think it can be a nice date spot, too! I recommend this place for their food and ambiance! read more

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While visiting the area, we decided to check out some local cuisine. As usual, Yelp helped us make our decision. Located on a hill, in a mixed use area, the cafe is easy to drive past. The driveway comes up fast and parking is on a sloped parking lot. From outside, it looks every bit of a single family house. Which matches the inside of cafe. You feel like you are having breakfast at your neighbors. There was plenty of variety on the coffee/latte menu. This carried over to the breakfast menu that offered wraps, biscuits/gravy and omelettes. They also have a case at the counter showcasing other pies and pastries. You order at the counter and pick up at the counter. They do not appear to have a big staff. Those we encountered were friendly. After a lengthy wait, we were summoned to pick up our food. Everyone in my group expressed satisfaction with their respective orders. My buddy talked about his biscuits and gravy for several days. Two in our group enjoyed avocado toast with their drinks. My omelette (I picked spinach, bacon and onion) was tasty and filled me up. The biscuit was delicious. Try some of the jam and jelly from the counter with it. Their hash brown casserole was a true winner. While the pace was a little slow, we weren't in a hurry. We enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back. read more

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This cafe was the best surprise to find near Skyline hospital.. Met a coworker for a late breakfast after leaving hospital.. tried the seasonal/specialty coffee s'mores latte hot and it was soo good... also got a breakfast sandwich on sourdough with added avocado and it was soo good.. I would have saved the rest had I been going home... the cinnamon rolls!!! OMG was soo good.. I got one to go, it's kinda small but it made up for it in flavor.. it wasn't lacking any filling and was soo good Staff was friendly and very helpful.. Will be going back read more

My husband is hard to please... sidekicks is a quaint cafe with flavorful food and an exceptional value. Staff was very friendly. Thumbs up! read more

SideKicks Cafe - My husband is pretty hard to please... Sidekicks is quaint cafe with great flavored food at an exceptional value. Thumbs up - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Tennessee

After a red-eye flight into town, this was a great first stop for breakfast. The pecan coffee is delicious! read more

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Randomly went here for lunch and SO glad I did! While I'd heard good things about their pimento cheese burger, I opted for the banana, pb, + bacon sandwich. As the guy working said, it was messy but worth it! I cut it into pieces or I'd have gotten it everywhere! I also ordered a strawberry Italian soda and it was incredible. Can't wait to go back for some of those delicious looking baked goods! read more

Not sure if it is just for those dining on the deck, but you go inside to order and then you pick up your food yourself. Not a fan of that. The food all came our at the same time, but the hash brown casserole was cold. All the food should be warm to hot when it is served, I feel. My Bee Hive iced latte was pretty food and I liked that the table had salt and pepper available, but there was no ketchup. And when she found some, it was cold from being in the fridge. Most disappointing thing however was the lemon bar. Now I love lemon everything. But unfortunately, the lemon flavor wasn't just too subtle, it was nonexistent. If I was the sort, I would have asked for my money back on it. It was pretty disappointing. I would still come back and try lunch one day. read more

Just picked this place from restaurants near me on Yelp and Yelp did not let me down! Everyone was so nice! Food was fresh and delicious!!! OMG that biscuit!! We loved everything! Nice patio, fans running, but plenty of seating inside. Very Quaint! We will be back!! read more

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These guys are absolute genius. Amazing food and incredible service. I could not be any happier. Go here! They are lovely and the food is out of this world. Also, the serving sizes are really big. They aren't chintzy with serving, with big fruit bowls and avocado sides and omelettes. Probably the best breakfast food in all of Nashville. read more

The beautifully appointed outdoor seating area welcomes you with benches draped in crocheted blankets. The smell of the food then swells around, tempting and savory. The staff are all engaged, efficient, and friendly. The food tasted as great as it smelled. The pastries and donuts are also delicious! Hand-crafted food. read more

If I could give Sidekicks Cafe more than 5 stars I would! I've only been twice so far even though I've lived in the neighborhood for over 5 years (such a shame), but I knew from my first time there it would become a place I will frequent. The vibes are amazing - quiet, calm and caring. It really does feel like a home. The food and drinks are great (the Cinnabon latte is a new fav) and the service is far better than any 'high end' cafe you'd find in the city. Cathy and Trisha are such kind, hardworking souls. Constantly making rounds and making sure everyone is okay, even taking plates and trash before you get the chance to. I stayed after business hours on the deck reading because time just got away from me and was assured I could stay and remain comfortable even after they were bringing the decor inside and locking up. These folks go above and beyond in every way and have definitely made a forever customer out of me. I'm ashamed it took me so long to stop in and try this place after driving by so many times. read more

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Breakfast served all day, was SO GOOD! Friendly Service, Easy Access to Coffees and Teas. Soft Jazz playing over system makes for a very cool vibe!! read more

SideKicks Cafe - Breakfast Burrito with Turkey and Mocha Shake Up - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Tennessee

Hidden Gem...is the absolute perfect descriptor for SideKicks Cafe! Located just a block off of busy Due West, hidden in plain sight, sits SideKicks Cafe on Graycroft Avenue. It is the type of place that is uniquely local and that seems like it has been around for years, even generations...however they only opened in 2016, but in these 7 years they have made a name for themselves in the Madison community and have built a solid following of loyal patrons! I have only been on this end of town for about 4 months and thanks to Yelp, I ended up here one Saturday morning and immediately knew I had found my spot for all things breakfast, coffee and pastry! The set up of SideKicks is you walk in where you can scope the printed menu and the wall menu, and peep the goods in the case, and once you have landed on something you order and then seat yourself. They give you a buzzer and in just a few moments you will go from hungry to happy. My first visit in I decided to have the Biscuits and Gravy with a side of Hashbrown Casserole and a sweet tea. I consider myself a biscuit and gravy connoisseur, especially being from GA where I practically had them every morning. With that being said, SideKicks does not play when it comes to this dish! This was easily the largest plate of BG I have ever been served and it was topped with massive chunks of sausage and heaps of white pepper gravy. To break that down a little further it was comprised of two full fluffy biscuits split open, easily 2 cups of gravy and at least 4 broken up sausage patties. It was massive in appearance and in taste...they had me hooked from first bite! The hash browns were delightful and apparently award winning, which makes total sense. Once I wrapped my meal, I was tasked with bringing the partner something home so I ordered another round of hashbrown casserole and the Pine-Gouda Ham Biscuit, which is a ham and Gouda biscuit with a nice pineapple jam. While pineapple jam isn't my thing, my partner absolutely loved it and has told everyone who will listen about it since that morning! And lastly, for my ride home I ended up getting an Iced Mocha Shake-Up...and as you would expect, delicious! Overall, absolutely love SideKicks Cafe! The staff were beyond nice, welcoming and friendly. Combine this with the delicious food and the covered patio, and you got a winning spot! read more

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The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready with a smile and eager to assist. However, be prepared for a lengthy wait for your food, as it seems to take an eternity for your order to arrive. read more

Pleasant waitstaff, cute renovated house. You come in, peruse the menu and order at the counter. Menu is limited, simple comfort food. Then you go to your table (inside or porch) and wait gir the food to come out. And wait, and wait, and wait! If i hadnt already taken insulin I would have left! Food was lukewarm when it finally arrived. read more

This nice down home cafe is off the beaten path in Nashville with an amazing selection of food and drinks. The staff welcomes you like family and prides itself on their collection of unique celebrity portraits, of whom are all personally known by the photographer. Make sure to say hi to Miss Cathy, the owner, who also owns a national tea and coffee distribution company. read more

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Loved this place. Jennifer and Tricia welcomed us and served up some great food, quickly. Cinnamon Buns are big, gooey and warm, but it didn't stop my husband from having 2 ( and he is a thin man). He also had a sausage burrito with cheesy potatoes on the side, both excellent and comforting. I had an omelet made with sausage and veggies and a tender, fluffy biscuit. Very good and large! Solid coffee. Try this place, it's charming and good! read more

This is a cool place. It's a house that's converted into a restaurant. You walk in an go to the register and order your food. You are given a buzzer and pick your seat. The coffee was great and there was a wide selection. My wife said the ice tea was fantastic. The food was really good except for the biscuits they were hard as a rock we had to throw them away. The guy at the register was nice. You can eat outside on the deck. There were water bowls outside for dogs which is a huge plus. This is a unique place read more

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Since I was in Nashville, I decided to eat things for lunch that I would never eat, or maybe even have access to, at a place in St. Louis: housemade pimento cheese and pink stuff. Yep. I got a pimento cheese and bacon sandwich on toasted sourdough, and it was pretty darned good! The bacon was super crunchy next to the creamy pimento cheese, the lettuce on top was fresh and crisp, there was also a tomato on it, and it all made my mouth very happy. I still can't get over how very crunchy, but not burnt, the bacon was! It made the sandwich. Sadly, after I placed my order online, I got a call saying that they were out of pink stuff. How can you be out of pink stuff? What is pink stuff? I guess I will never know!! Ha ha, I actually do know what it is. I substituted a fresh made cherry turnover instead, which I ended up being very happy with. The pastry was soft, moist and flaky, and it was filled with real cherry filling, not that bright red gooey stuff you sometimes find such things. My order was brought out to my car quickly after I arrived, and the waitress was wearing a mask, which I found satisfying. They are outside of downtown Nashville, to the northeast. read more

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Local hidden gem!! We went to breakfast on a Saturday morning- don't let the line scare you. It moves fast. Hand held menus or a big board will help you decide. (Well kind of :) ) Made will love and flavor. Super friendly staff to help answer questions and give advice! Everything was excellent! The pimento cheese biscuit and the honey bee coffee were heaven sent. BLT was equally good and the chocolate gravy was tasty.but contained cinnamon, so only one bite for me. Lots of seating indoor and out- we caught it on a mild day with live music on the deck. It was a fantastic touch! Can not wait to go back! read more

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Visiting from south Florida and stumbled on to this awesome place. A house converted to a restaurant. Which says a lot about the quality of the food and service here. Everything is made from fresh ingredients and by hand. The service is top notch. We were greeted by Karen and she made us feel welcomed and comfortable. We were able to sit in the dining area which was quite and cozy. It is well decorated with cool Nashville music and some sports memorabilia. The staff and owner were so nice that they offered a goody bag for our trip home. So great full for the kindness they extended to us. We will definitely visit sidekicks again. Thank you Karen and Kathy for your hospitality. read more

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This was the perfect little place to stop on our Nashville trip! We stopped for breakfast and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and filling (with big portions) and the service was great. The owner was kind and helpful with our many questions and she wasn't the only kind heart there! A renovated home turned cafe, it has the perfect, sweet Southern welcome. If you are in town looking for great food, service, and experience, this is a must-have stop! read more

SideKicks Cafe - Breakfast burrito, French toast, breakfast sandwich, donuts - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Tennessee

Pretty good breakfast. You order at the counter, grab a table, and wait. Great coffee selection, but they are all made by someone so it can take time if they are busy. It is in an old house so seating is in various rooms. We got plenty of food for the money. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

Cool little coffee/breakfast (and lunch) house was the perfect start to a day planned out exploring Mammoth Cave National Park. The outside, as far as I'm concerned, is warm and inviting. When we went inside the employee behind the counter was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. She answered our questions and we were off to the races..... for my wife, a coffee and Breakfast Burrito Combo (egg, peppers, onions, tomato, cheese with hash brown casserole - $7.95). For me it was a blackberry steamer and a Melted Pimento Cheese & Bacon Biscuit. She thought hers fell into a three star range (food) and the coffee was really good (4 star). For me, the biscuit was dry and tended to want to crumble quite a bit but it was full of flavor. Bacon well done, and pimento cheese .... um pimentoey and cheesy .... well really good! I'd give the biscuit 4 stars and the steamer 4 stars. Side note, hash brown casserole, in my opinion, better than what you get from Cracker Barrel. Prices were good, food was fresh, service was excellent! I'd recommend and I'd return in the future. read more

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Just discovered this sweet cozy place in Madison... great food, people are *so* nice, the kind of place you just feel happy to discover when you're out n about looking for a bite. I'm not usually a Yelp review kind of person, but this joint deserves a great one read more

After they donated a basket to our school's fundraiser, I had to pay them a visit for lunch after a school event. The set up is pretty cozy--an older home converted into a cafe with an amazing outdoor covered porch area. We were greeted promptly when we walked in. They took our order at the counter and gave us a "buzzer" to let us know when it would be ready to pick up. Everything went pretty smoothly until I ordered a latte and never got it. NOW, I also didn't check for it until after we were completely done eating. So I will take some ownership in that--it's very likely that it was sitting there and someone else picked it up. But once they realized I hadn't gotten my drink, they quickly made me another one fresh! The food was REALLY good, the atmosphere was cozy and all of the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. I'll definitely come back! read more

My wife's best friend flew in to visit so I was looking for a breakfast spot that would have diner food with high quality and wasn't a chain restaurant. Sidekick Cafe hit the mark perfectly. I had the country ham with my breakfast plate and it was exactly what I was hoping it would be. The hash brown casserole was good, not the best I've had but good. The biscuits were light, and the gravy had chunks of sausage in it. They have several coffee options which was nice. The women working were very nice and even brought out some Cinnamon Rolls for us because, "sometimes we like to spoil people". The cinnamon roll was the best I've had in a long time. read more

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GREAT place! Have come here several times now, YOU got to try the PINK stuff, delicuoius dessert of velvety strawberry flavours and other stuff!!! I love the fact they have vegeterians options! I had teh burrito, the biscuit and veggie sausage! Anyway, it sure took me a while to write this up, and now I am craving the breakfast food. I have not had lunch here, only breakfast, will try to stop by during lunch hours! read more

If you are driving by and see this place stop the car immediately! What an outstanding restaurant! Amazing food, I had the breakfast burrito combo that came with a hash brown casserole that reminded me of my childhood. My wife has a sausage egg and cheese on the most delicious and buttery biscuit Pillsbury wish he could make. The hospitality was through the roof, even came outside and gave some nibbles to our dog Nina. So happy we came here! Truly put a cherry on top of our Nashville trip!! Will visit every time! Truly a special place in our hearts now! read more

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Recommend the Italian Roasted Chicken sammich great flavor and prepared perfectly Came on a Tuesday as they were closed on Monday. read more

A fantastic breakfast. I ordered the hash brown casserole and hubby got the French toast plate We split the plates and enjoyed all of it. This was the best French toast I've had in ages. The coffee choices are fantastic and oh so very good. A woman named Karrn made rounds to each table. It felt like the chief was gracing our table . She made us feel very welcome and cared for. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating with comfortable space between diners. Very comfy, inviting ambiance . A definite repeat if we pass this way again. read more

Not sure why this place has good reviews. I hope they read these reviews and make changes. First of all very friendly place. The biscuits and gravy were good, but the rest of the food, that we tasted was not so good. The fried eggs and sausage patties were cold. The breakfast burrito was terrible very mushy, they may want to add a fried hashbrowns and shredded cheese and get rid of the pickled peppers and onions. Ok now for the business set up, you enter through the main door and cross over the whole counter to order food and pay, you get a pager when food is ready. Now in this same area (traffic jam) is where you get your own drinks, and put dirty dishes after you eat and clean off your own area. So not sure why when you pay you tip 15 -18-or 20%, because you are doing everything but cooking food. They should have a dirty dish drop bin in every room for convenience for customers. The girl who hands out food, does only that, maybe she can pick up bins and wipe off tables too? The order area should be by main entrance door and pickup food other end. You can try it and may have better luck, but we will not go back. read more

I thought we had found a breakfast place. We've gone here a couple of times and really liked it. It's been a few months but went back with a friend today and after ordering 2 $12 waffles we both received a small package of syrup. It was tiny enough that it did not even cover half the waffle. My friend went to the counter to get more syrup. The lady at the counter said no, it was not possible to get more syrup. We were taken aback, but then asked if we could purchase more syrup. And again the answer was no, that is not possible. Didn't even know how to reply to this. Are you kidding me? Do we have a national syrup shortage I am unaware of?? Half the waffle ended up being dry - and this completely ruined the experience. I spent about $50 for breakfast for the 2 of us with tip - but apparently the margins here can not support a second packet of syrup. And the great syrup shortage of 2023 would not allow for additional syrup to be purchased. I am still shaking my head at the terrible service this morning. Needless to say - this is no longer our breakfast place of choice, and we will not be back. I wish I could give negative stars. read more

Great little breakfast place. Loved the selection of different flavored coffees. The biscuits were delicious. But, that hashbrown casserole! Oh my!! Very friendly service. We had the biscuits and gravy - huge portion with large pieces of sausage with the gravy. The biscuit sandwiches were huge. Shared a cinnamon roll and it was also delicious. Out of the way but worth the trip. We definitely will be back next trip to Nashville. read more

This is one of those places that you want to keep a secret. Only because it's already starting to get busy, and I get spoiled at this place. I've had all kinds of biscuits in Tennessee, Georgia, Detroit, California, Texas, Indiana, even Kentucky. These biscuits are the best of the best. Only the Strong. Double impact. Once you have one, it will be hard to kill. There will be nowhere to run from these delicious biscuits. Last but not least, Darkman is a bad a** movie. read more

Great home cooking and generous servings all brought to you by a courteous and dedicated staff.

We stopped in on our way home from a vacation in Nashville. The food was fantastic and the portions were huge. The staff was super friendly and hospitable. They asked where we were headed. They loaded us up with fruit, juice, chicken salad, crackers, cookies etc. They were so sweet . I highly recommend with 10 stars. If we lived close, we would definitely be regularly coming to this restaurant! Very cute decor as well. read more