Being from Oakland, the name brought me & my little family in yesterday. Naming the restaurant "The Sideshow" was a good idea to capture real Oakland folks however they should've left that name to someone else that represents our culture for real. The food was pretty but not good, my wings could've cooked a little longer as they were still tough, and the atmosphere didn't reflect anything Oakland at all, not even the music. read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Hyphy fried chicken sandwich Garlic Parmesan lemon pepper wings - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

An outstanding spot when it's not busy, kind of a drag when it is busy. The food is amazing. I particularly like the spicy fried chicken sandwich, particularly because the chicken comes in thin cutlets so it's got a good crispness to chicken ratio. Everything is very fresh. When it's busy it can take 45 minutes to an hour to get your food, and while you do, you'll likely be fending off screaming, invasive, entitled children of privilege. read more

Came here to try the sideshow burger now I grew up in the side show era So that definitely caught my eye with the name of this place I must say the atmosphere is really nice friendly people big spacious outdoor seating so I did get the side shell burger and upgraded to garlic fries. The garlic fries was amazing. Great size portion only thing I wished was , I felt the garlic was a mix through all of the fries in my to go box. It was more like they sprinkled garlic on top but the fries were cooked perfectly. The burger was Burgering haha it's a double patty with cheese and different sauces and shredded lettuce which I loved that it was shredded. It definitely is a thick cheeseburger to the point where I had to mash the burger down just so I could slim it up to get a full bite of every ingredient and it was so juicy. Nothing dry over there only downfall is when I took a piece of the meat patty itself off to taste , it wasn't well seasoned juicy just not seasoned. Will I be back yes read more

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First time here food was fire ! Ordered wings lemon pepper and garlic Parmesan with garlics fries so good lemon pepper was wet and moist. My bf had chicken sandwich & cheese fries I thought he was going to give me a bite but it was gone in seconds ! Lemonade was fresh not too sweet read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm so glad this place is still in business with all the Covid permanent closures. This was my 2nd time here. I don't remember what I got the first time but I know it was good. This time I got the Nashville hot honey wings and garlic fries. They were the wings were the perfect combo of sweet and spicy. They came with this yummy creamy sauce but I preferred to get all the spices on max. The garlic fries lemme tell you were GARLIC fries. If you don't like garlic on your garlic fries, don't get these. The seasoning on all the fries were sooooo good. Everyone working there was so nice. The music playing was great and edited, which I appreciated for all the innocent ears (my little nephews were with me). My sister loved the spicy chicken sandwich she got. It had tons of chicken on it. My 4 year old nephew inhaled his kids burger. Can't wait to come back! And actually get an adult bevy next time. read more

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I love this place so much. The food is super yummy. I usually order a sideshow burger and regular fries (10/10 recommend) This day I ordered the dozen wings and split the flavor between lemon pepper and the hyphy hot wings. My godmom ordered the grilled chicken salad We both loved our food and I plan to return with more of my friends The seating area is the best in my opinion. Even when it is super busy and packed we were able to find seating. I love how everything is outdoors. It really gives it a nice backyard bbq feeling. read more

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This was a great place to grab a quick burger and beer on the weekend with friends. Plenty of outdoor space and enjoyed the way it was set up and decor. I got the veggie burger which was honestly kind of what you expect - I did enjoy it but there wasn't anything mind blowing. Good to know that this is an option though, since some joints don't make a good burger option for us veggie folks. Fries were delicious!! There's a seasoning on the fries that we loved and couldn't stop eating! Our friends got the chili fries with cheese on the side and they didn't enjoy it too much - then again, they got the cheese on the side so unsure if this was the reason but they were underwhelmed. Verdict on the burgers was that they were tasty but patty was over cooked, too well done resulting in the patty being too dry as the preference was medium. Sauce was delicious. Wings were standard, nothing to rave about. Out of the two, the mango habanero was more of a hit! Definitely a spot worth checking out! Service was great, quick. Parking was also easy. read more

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I'm always down for a deliciously juicy burger, and Sideshow Kitchen knows how to do it right. While you won't actually find any sideshows going on here, what you will find are tasty burgers and a really chill environment. I had been meaning to try this place for the longest and finally got around to stopping by for lunch. This spot is located in the most random area of town! I almost passed it on the way there. Look out for the signage because it can be easily missed. Street parking only there was a lot of parking when I stopped by. The interior is quite small but they make up for it with their beer garden! Yes, they have a beer garden! SCORE! It's super cute too. Lots of communal style tables and heat lamps! Most of their patio is covered but they have a few spaces that aren't. When the weather is nice, this place would be the perfect spot to just chill out and have a beer in the garden. The music selection was nice too and they project it onto the patio. I didn't try any of their beers since I was at work, but that tap list was on point. Speaking of being on point; how about they delicious burger though?! Yep! It tasted pretty dang marvelous if you ask me. Ordered their food burger with garlic fries and the burger was real good. Juicy meat, melted cheese, fresh veggies... all of that food stuff. Plus, the burger patty was seasoned well which I always adore. Nothing too extraordinary about it, but it was a great rendition of a classic style burger. The only thing that I wasn't too impressed with were their garlic fries. FYI: their "garlic fries" are just waffle fries with minced garlic and garlic powder on them. Had I known that they were going to be waffle fries, I would have just ordered them plain. Waffle fries and garlic just don't mix well in my opinion. It was like the garlic was battling the flavor of the waffle fries. Plus, they just put waaaay to much garlic on them causing them to be overpowering. Aside from the fries, the instill had a nice experience. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was perfect. I would definitely come back again for that burger and maybe even a few beers too. read more

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I found this place on Instagram and had to give it a try. The service was definitely a 10/10, the staff were very friendly and the food was out within a decent time. The restaurant was really cute! The food was okay, I feel like I have had better chicken sandwiches. read more

Dayum! Solid burger and fries combo! Tasty, juicy and hitting on all cylinders. Fries could've been a little crispier imo, but we're well seasoned and good. Got some wings to go with the hyphy sauce, we're ok. Fried real hard and a tad overcooked. Will def be back for a burger and want to try the milkshakes next time too! read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Sideshow burger w/ fries - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Pickles for three bucks! I think I already made a post about this place already a couple of months ago. But here we are again it's so good!! Sitting under a lovely cabana umbrella with kids frolicking around and beautiful open sunshine listening are burgers and its juices. These french fries are seasoned with love and TLC. Who knew you could take a frozen french fry and turn it into something glamorous. Look at those pickles! I said I like some pickles he says on the burger I said no and I won three dollars worth this is why I received. I recommend you do the same as an alternative to french fries. Fresh and crispy! read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Finger there for perspective - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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Cool local spot with great service and a good burger! The wings are fire too! I will definitely be back.

This is one sideshow you've gotta check out. So delicious it should be illegal, but we're glad it's not! Located in Oakland, this spot is one you can't miss and won't forget. It's an eclectic mix of reclaimed building materials and design. They have only outdoor seating at picnic style benches, which was pretty awesome. Lots of space so people weren't super close to one another. They're serving up killer burgers and fries with a ridiculously good house aioli on everything. We got the Good Burger with cheese, a side of cheese fries, a Beyond Burger and regular fries. Dear lord was it all good!! Always happy when places we go to have plant based meat options on the menu too! We will definitely be going back and would recommend this spot if you're in the mood for good grub food! read more

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Everything was great, good food, relaxing atmosphere, great people and excellent service. Everything was clean, they wipe down all the bottles when it's slow. My new burger spot read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Mexicali burger. - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Sideshow Kitchen is pretty much everything you could ask for in a eatery. This adorable little spot is comfortable, welcoming, serves delicious food and craft drinks at reasonable prices, the staff is fantastic and they are even pet friendly! I literally cannot think of anything negative to say about this place. It is an understated gem! Plenty of parking, clean bathrooms, great music playing on the patio. The food is classic American with so many flavors and takes...From the fries to the wings to the salads to the ciders, you just can't go wrong with this place. Perfect for a cute date or drinks with friends or lunch with the family. I can't remember the last time I have been somewhere so relaxed and welcoming that just works for any occasion but most importantly, THE FOOD. I have never tried something here I didn't like and I will be a loyal customer as long as this place is standing. read more

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Hyphy chicken sandwich and chicken cheese fries had my partner and I in a chokehold: a chokehold of mediocrity. The chicken quality was quite good and it seemed they use dark meat, but that was about it. The breading wasn't crispy at all despite it being advertised as such and the flavor profile of both left much to be desired. Staff were friendly and service was quick in this cool little spot in Oakland. read more

We visited Slideshow kitchen for afternoon lunch. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was fairly nice. They have a number of picnic tables, bar height tables, and long tables. It had a little hipster vibe. It's a nice size but still small enough to miss it. It wasn't busy around noon. It's also dog friendly. They have a pool table, dominoes, and crayons for entertainment Food: I order the BBQ lemon pepper chicken with garlic waffle fries. The fries were so garlicky it could scare away vampires. The chicken was okay. The season was decent, but the chicken reminded me of a bag of costco frozen wingettes. My cousins are a Mexican Cali burger. They found that it lacked seasoning. Their burger was not cooked well done. So make sure you request your meat to be cooked well if that's your preference. We drank the spiruallini and lemonade. It was good! Give it a try. Parking: Find a spot on the street. There was not a lot. Overall, it was cute in decor, but lacked in flavor in the food. read more

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The food and service here has always been top notch! I'm in the middle of eating one of their new items: "Hot Honey Fried Chicken Cheese Fries". Damn! This may be my new favorite go-to on their menu! P.S. as an aside: when ordering other items on their menu, make sure you get some pizza mustard to dip your regular fries in. read more

My favorite Veggie Burger. The service was prompt and fast. The ambiance is great and the staff is great.

Not people who represent the real north Oakland. It's giving hipster vibes Brandy I wanna be down. No. The service was not good. The cashier tried to steal my money by giving me partial change back and attempted to hold $5 for self. The food was 4/10 . North Oakland born and raised. Never again. read more

I'd first like to say that the food and service is awesome. I was helped by Armando and took his recommendation "Hyphy Fried Chicken Sandwich" and chose to go with the cheese fries. The ambiance was nice and the music was good. Will be coming back soon! Great spot! read more

Fantastic burger, easily one of the best I've ever had. People working there are awesome and helpful. Great local beer selection which I always appreciate. Only reason for not giving 5 stars was that I didn't really like the fries. The seasoning wasn't my style and they seemed to be from a bag as opposed to home made. Still good, just not great. But the burger.......next level. read more

Sideshow Kitchen - ! - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I was excited to try this place since I saw it on tik tok. The service was good, and it was not crowded. The ambiance seemed like it was a chill, somewhat secluded space. Now the food was not giving like it was supposed to. I ordered a very pink sideshow burger (I didn't ask for that ) and garlic fries. I also ordered 2 flavors, lemon pepper bbq & hyphy wings. The hyphy wings were not what I expected. The lemonade was good, though! read more

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First, let's get the the issue of the name out of the way. Sideshow Kitchen has nothing to do with Oakland sideshow culture, sideshow enthusiasts don't gather there, it doesn't have any skid marks around it, etc. I think this is a good thing given that exhaust fumes don't mix with burgers well. The absolute most important thing is OHMIGOSH THE BURGERS ARE SO GOOD. The are absolutely the best burgers that you can get in north oakland / emeryville / berkeley. Forget any of the chains, these burgers and their accompanying fries are the real thing -- juicy meat or protein, crisp veggies, a fantastic bun, etc. They are perfection. That they have great shaded outdoor seating and are doggy friendly (with non-dog space too) is just an added bonus. And lots of beer especially for those that like beer. YUM YUM YUM. read more

Deviously Delicious!! Love the outdoor patio! Pet allowed. music so rapping!. must try it!!

I definitely give this place a solid 3 stars. It was not bad, but based on the reviews, I was expecting a bomb ass burger. Don't get me wrong, it looks like a bomb ass burger, however, the meat patties lacked some flavor. Something a little salt and pepper won't fix and maybe some another spice, but it was a little on the bland side for me. I am glad I added the bacon, but still meh. I ordered the sideshow burger and mango lemonade. I would still recommend this place if you are in the mood for a burger and maybe try their wings. Not sure it would be a regular spot for me. Staff were friendly and the place was clean. read more

This outdoor patio is super spacious with chill vibes. It definitely feels like as if your in your own backyard eating. Did seem to get busy around 6pm. Bbq pineapple wings. The flavor was a bit more on the tropical side. Good burger. It was cooked medium well I'm not a fan of that so I kinda wish I knew I would ask for well done. The sauce was good with a hint of spice. The fries super good. Hella hyphe fried chicken: woah the guacamole sauce makes this sandwich delicious! Definitely a must try. read more

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I should've took a pic I had the double cheeseburger forgot the actual name but I like how it comes with fries which were seasoned the ranch was good too there own concoction and the people were nice not too pricy thanks read more

The food was delicious! I came here after visiting the University of California Botanical Garden with my 4 year old. Not only was the food delicious, the freshness can literally be tasted in every bite. They have hand crafted drinks like lemonades and juice, the pink lemonade was very refreshing. What I most appreciated, was the fact that the bathroom was very clean. I was skeptical, because there is only one restroom for patrons to use and it was outside. The staff do a great job keeping their establishment well maintained. I definitely will be back soon and HIGHLY recommend for burger lovers read more

This place was great! Would definitely recommend. Fast service, really nice workers, & a lot of options. The burgers are so delicious, fries are bomb. Garlic fries are nice and crispy and very garlicky. Good selection of beer and nice outdoor area. Street parking only but lots of options. Will definitely be coming back when in the area, really wanted to try the fish sandwich! Other people had the spicy chicken sandwich, chicken sandwich, & the sideshow burger (2 patties) & everyone was very satisfied. read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Good Burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I have been wanting to try this place for awhile, but we usually stick with our comfort foods. We finally decided to branch out after our friends recommended this spot. And we should have come way sooner! We are using outdoor dining as a way to socialize our pup and did not know the set up. We called ahead to pick up, but decided to stay and eat when we saw how spaced out it is. This spot is literally meant for outdoor dining! It is also very Bay Area themed - Sideshow and some of the food names. We got a good burger with bacon, some garlic fries, the hyphy wings, the churros, and two hazy I.P.A.s. It was so good. No crumbs left! The churros were a nice added touch! My fiancé went as far as to give it a 9.5, which is the highest rating he's given a place. We will definitely be back, with the pup! read more

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Ah! So I was craving a burger in the Oakland area, stumbled across this magical place. The food is delicious! Staff is freakin awesome! Great music! Plenty of outdoor seating space for all the homies! They have beer and more! My husband got the chicken sandwich shit was fuckin delicious he inhaled it. Yes all the way across from food, service, ambiance just fuckin do it! I'm surprised they're not packed crazy! Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Shoutout to the guy that hooked my 2 year old up with just one plain wing! read more

Sideshow Kitchen - Spicy Pineapple Bbq Wings with a plain one on the side for the baby. - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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Got played by the high reviews :( came to try the burgers here since it was nearby and saw such great reviews. I ordered the sideshow and the goodburger, which came out to $27. And I expected to get delicious gourmet burgers bc of the price. But, it tasted like cafeteria food. Burger was overly greasy and lacked flavor. My bf couldn't even finish his burger which has NEVER happened (he finishes 4x4s from in n out, but rlly disliked this burger). The crinkle cut fries looked like they would be bomb, but they put way too much salt and seasoning on it, and they tasted stale. Unfortunately, won't be returning. Highly regretting dropping $27 on some cafeteria burgers/fries.. I'll stick with in n out and shake shack read more

Love the fried chicken wings. I love the teriyaki. Service is friendly. It is my go to for chicken wings. My son loves their hamburgers read more

Went back to my favorite burger spot in west Oakland. always superb. Staff is super friendly, I just wish they had an inside for the colder rainy days, but a nice place to eat and chill on a sunny one! read more

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The food at sideshow is now one of my favorite places to eat. You won't be disappointed anything you try on the menu. I recommend anything chicken. Every bite gets better! The food and service would get 10 stars if I could read more

Hits the spot. Perfectly. And the people who work there are chill and low key friendly. I randomly end up driving by them and pull over every time. read more

Okay so, came here on a Tuesday afternoon as a last resort AND AM SO GLAD I DID!!! I had the hyphy chicken sandwich and sideshow burger and garlic fries. Granted, this was like the first burger I've had all of quarantine so maybe I was just grateful to get my hands on one, but it was juicy, flavorful, perfectly cooked rare as requested. The fries were crispy and garlicky, and soft in the middle. And the chicken sandwich came with like a jalapeno slaw that made me a believer in jalapenos again! In addition, they have ample outdoor space which was nice and socially distant and the employees were extremely courteous, helpful, and respectful of social distancing guidelines. Will 100% be back, quarantine or not! read more

Sideshow Kitchen - NSFW photo of the hyphy chicken and sideshow burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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10 stars for the owner and extremely rude and unprofessional servers in the front. As a business owner in the community I know the sacrifices one has to make to stay afloat in this tide and unfortunately for the empathy of the business owner I will pass with 4 stars will never come here again read more

Loved the space and the concept, however the food didn't quite live up to the review love I was reading. It's basically an outdoor beer garden. Plenty of tables, boardgames, air hockey, corn hole, picnic tables; a really great spot for groups. They also have a solid beer selection, so even better. The food was eh. The Korean BBQ bowl was tasteless. Very little crack sauce, put that 'ish on the table. But back to the food, for a korean bbq bowl, there was zero seasoning. The grilled chicken salad was a bit better, but again, not a lot going on with it. The fries that accompanied the kids burger seemed to be the frozen package varietal, as well. :: I could be wrong?:: I'd come again, but would stick to a burger, a beer and enjoy being outside. read more

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